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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
5
Representing Yee High School at the Latin Tournament in Waco last Friday Cornelia Gunn Sophomore won first place with 95 and a $10 prize. Geraldine Slaughter Freshman earned third in her class. Hazel Freeman Sophomore scored 91. A Roman Banquet and an operetta in the gym followed the contest.
On April 1, Foods Classes organized two picnics at 11 30 a m and 3 30 p m. Girls prepared lunches in class then walked to the city park for a midday feast supervised by a teacher. The outing, marked by lunch box variety and quiet departure, ended by noon.
Cameron friends report the marriage of Novelle Hancock daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J C Hancock to Dr Coran W Yates on April 3 1926 in Baird Texas. The couple will reside at 112 1 2 N Denver Dallas Texas. Dr Yates son of Mr and Mrs Will T Yates has many Cameron relatives and friends who extend best wishes for a long life of happiness.
W E Murray and Miss Lula Mae Fitzgerald wed Tuesday April 6 1926 at Judge Jeff T Kemp’s North Travis Avenue home. Witnesses included Mr Ike Reynolds and Mrs Edna Walker relatives of the couple. Murray works for Peter Produce Company and the newlyweds plan Cameron as their home with relatives hosting them.
Rodney Fontaine son of Dr and Mrs Will Fontaine of Jones Prairie marries Myrtle Mapes of Weslaco. The couple honeymoon in Detroit Michigan and will return to the Valley where Rodney works in truck farming.
Mrs. Julia Alexander announces the marriage of her daughter Julia to Mr. William Stolz Jr. in Cameron Texas with a reception in Navasota on April 16. The groom, born and raised in Cameron, is welcomed by friends who wish the couple a long life of happiness and prosperity.
The Country Club held a large 42 party Friday night with hostesses Mesdames W. B. Levy John C. Young Charlie Frank Green W P Davis and Miss Willyne Hyde. Ten tables of players competed while refreshments followed. Club directors were assigned for the next two years and notable visitors included Mrs Charles F Swift of Maine Mrs Vernon McIntyre of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs W E Gaiter of Rockdale.
The article describes a themed Aunt Jemima party with red, green, and yellow table coverings and handpainted game accessories bearing Aunt Jemima imagery. The room is decorated with roses and red Indian flags and table favors include Aunt Jemima Doll Door Stops. Guests include Mrs. Giles Avriett and Mrs. George Moore who helped serve a salad and ice course featuring the three colors.
Sarah McCalla Chapter of the D A R gathered at Mrs Sue Baskin's home with hostesses Mesdames Baskin and Don Eplen. Members gave accounts of Why I came to Cameron and discussed local history including Capt Erath's Indian Fight and Bryant's Station. Regent Mrs R H McIntosh noted plans for the new D A R Hall.
Friday afternoon the Bridge Club gathered as Mrs Paul Webb served as hostess for an afternoon of cards and conversation. Members enjoyed a congenial session with light refreshments and raffle prizes.
The Methodist Sunday School class led by teacher Mrs. B F Bonds presents Anita Lee with a string of pearls in a heart shaped velvet box. The gift commemorates memories with Mrs. Bonds and the class as Anita moves to San Francisco. Members named include Helen Dierr Katharyn MclIntosh Frances Smith Virginia Ledbetter May Griffith Eddie Graham Imogene Beach and Gwayne Shipp.
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