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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
10
A Plainview Chamber banquet quote attributed to an ex president urges continual striving over complacency. The speaker argues satisfaction halts progress, likening stagnation to stagnant water and praising ongoing effort toward greater achievements.
Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York said he will not attend the national Democratic convention in Houston Texas next June and that his decision is final He conferred with Asheville leaders Judge Frank Carter and Judge Thomas Jones both ardent Smith supporters in North Carolina
Ford officials estimate replacement parts for the Model T keep about one third of Ford plant output busy, with roughly 8 million T cars still in use in the United States. Henry Ford vows no Ford car will become obsolete while affordable parts exist, as engineers peg the average T life at about seven years.
J W Pratt of the Rice and Marlow community east of Cameron died at his son's home Earl Pratt Saturday and was buried at Rice Cemetery Sunday. Funeral services were led by Rev E S Hutcherson. He was about 67 and had lived in the area since youth. Survived by his children and many relatives. A large crowd attended. He was a Presbyterian. Coleman Eplen Undertaking Parlors of Cameron directed arrangements.
Bridge club held a playful Calery party at Mrs John Watson's home on Friday April 13 with guests welcomed by a poster for Lula Hunt Peters M D. The hostess impersonated a doctor to quiz guests about imagined ailments then arranged calories themed games and pink red and blue floral decorations.
A club event features a nutrition themed contest after six games where Beth Jeter had the most calories and Mrs Swift led guests. Prizes include an angel food cake for Jeter, red lilies for Swift, bath salts for Rischar, and embroidered pot lifters for Graves. The closing salad service ended a non paying clinic.
A Saturday afternoon bridal event hosted by Mrs. James L. Coleman and Mrs. J. W. Coleman featured spring flowers and baskets, with bridge games and a two course luncheon. High score earned Miss Helen Flinn a club set of cards. Agnes Henderson received a basket of kitchen utensils. Mrs Stone of Mt. Clemens, Michigan attended.
Cameron Lodge No. 56 Independent Order of Odd Fellows records the death of Quinn Walker a loyal Odd Fellow and long time Milam County Surveyor. The resolutions praise his citizenship kindness and service and request copies for family lodge minutes and publication in the Cameron Herald.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Jerry England deceased in Milam County Texas. Letters of administration were granted to E. L. Kahler on April 4 1928. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Residence and mailing address: Cameron Milam County Texas. April 16 1928. E. L. Kahler administrator.
Dodge Brothers, Inc. introduces a four passenger Victory Six coupe in attractive color schemes priced at 1170 dollars. Mohair interior offers ample space and a low center of gravity due to the battleship type body. The line also includes two passenger coupe sedan and cabriolet models.
J T Pruett denounces a rumor of Ku Klux Klan membership and pledges impartial, fearless administration if elected sheriff. He appeals for votes and support from all Milam County citizens in Rockdale Texas.
Notice in Milam County Texas states guardian Katie Partis applies for authority to lease a one half interest of Maggie Ray in 141 acres across two tracts for oil gas and mineral rights to J C White. Hearing set in the County Court on April 28 1928 at the courthouse.
Christian Endeavor topic notes debate on temperance led by J C Brashear with Evils of liquor drinking cited by Vernon Slocomb. Song “America the Beautiful.” Scriptures Ex 21 28 29 Proverbs 23 29 32. Prayer sentences and leaders talk outline Mizpah and discussion topics.
List of marriage licenses issued includes Jack Dossey and Mabel Brooks Ad Burleson and Annie Patterson Jim Hernandez and Amelia De Leon Sterling Parker and Annie Bishop H C Underwood and Minnie Lee Wheeler Frank Vansa and Louise Sustek Corddell Booker and Nora Morgan Willie Hinton and Jewell Richard Bob Maddox and Pearl Sheffield See Roy Hennagin and Gertrude Walker.
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