Marriage of Miss Irene Shafer to Homer Grubbs
County Judge Jeff Kemp solemnized the marriage at his residence on Monday evening at 8. The bride wore rose beige embroidered crepe. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Shoaf and witnesses Mrs. Jeff Kemp, Miss Eleanor Hensley, and Miss Blanche Hensley. The couple will reside in Cameron after a morning ceremony in the parsonage with Rev. Hutcherson. bride’s sister Miss Bryan accompanied them to Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Shafer
Homer C. Grubbs
Jeff Kemp
Shoaf
Eleanor
Blanche Hensley
Cameron
E. S. Hutcherson
Miss Bryan
Wichita Falls
Birthday Picnic for Tom White at Wayside Inn
Friends gathered at Wayside Inn to celebrate Tom White's ninth birthday arranged by his mother Mrs J B White. The lunch and games brought joy as Hardin Pollard John Evans Joe Newton Ernest Kahler Luke Turner Bill Triggs Leonard Blaylock Lester Black and Joe Bill White joined in the party. Tom received many gifts plus nine dollars from his parents a five dollar gold piece and four silver dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom White
Wayside Inn
J. B. White
Chas
Pollard
Hardin
Rodney Pollard
John Evans
Joe Newton
Ernest Kahler
Luke Turner
Bill Alex Triggs
Leonard Blaylock
Lester Black
Joe Bill White
Tom
Bell and Peudorois wed at Baptist parsonage
Miss Josephine Bell and H. D. Peudorois were married by Rev. E. S. Hutcherson at the Baptist parsonage on April 13. Miss Clara Bell witnessed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bell, has long resided in Cameron. the groom is with the Texas Company in Port Arthur. They will reside in Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bell
H. D. Peudorois
E. S. Hutcherson
Baptist Parsonage
Clara Bell
J. E. Bell
Cameron
Port Arthur
Texas Company
Bryant Vaughan Wedding at Baptist Church
Miss Verna Vaughan and Mr. J A Bryant were married at the Baptist church in a simple ceremony. The event united two local families and adds a new couple to the community social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Vaughan
J. A. Bryant
the Baptist
Presbytery Session in Camer Deliberates on the Negro
Preparations were made for Presbytery in Camer on Tuesday. Circle three met with seven present. The devotional was led by Mrs. B. P. Atkinson. The subject of discussion was the negro with papers by Mrs. Eggert, Mrs. Butts, and Mrs. Mitchell. The hostess served strawberry cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Circle Three
A. F. Mitchell
B. P. Atkinson
Edith Burdick and Fred Eads Married at Cameron Baptist
Miss Edith Burdick and Fred Eads of Rockdale were married at the Baptist parsonage in Cameron by Rev. E. S. Hutcherson on Sunday afternoon. A number of friends accompanied the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Burdick
Fred Eads
Rockdale
Baptist Parsonage
Cameron
Hutcherson
Milam County B Y P U Set Meeting at Cameron Church
The first Milam County Association meeting at Cameron Baptist church is next Sunday at 3 p.m. An excellent program is planned with a praise service at 8 p.m. led by H P Black and talks by Odel Jamison and J H Garrett followed by a constitutional committee report and a Cameron Intermediate B Y P U playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Association
Cameron Baptist Church
H. P. Black
Funeral service held at grave with Burlington Cemetery interment
A brief funeral service was held at the grave with interment in Burlington Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, one son and several grandchildren residing near Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Lewdwell and Applin Married in Early Spring Ceremony
Judge L E Hillyer united Miss Annie Lee Applin of Lilac and Percy Lewdwell of Minerva in marriage on April 19. The groom is son of G B Lewdwell and works in the oil business with his father. Mrs Lee Applin, a prosperous farmer, is mentioned in relation to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hillyer
Annie Lee Applin
Lilac
Percy Lewdwell
Minerva
Lee Applin
G. B. Lewdwell
Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles Meet for Social Hour
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met Monday afternoon in circles. Circle one, led by Mrs. J. H. Sapp, had five members enjoy a social hour and salad with hot tea. Circle two gathered at the church at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Circle One
J. H. Sapp
Circle Two
Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule Update
The church plans Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Young People's Service League at 1 30 p m with no preaching service as the minister travels to Rockdale for a mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Service League
Rockdale
Hope Lutheran Church Buckholts Service in German
Divine Service in the German language at 10 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday School. Everyone is welcome. Pastor W. Flierl invites all.
Grace Eplen Hosts Pleasant Bridge Party
Grace Eplen entertained a Monday evening bridge party complementing the Monday Night Bridge Club. The setting featured garden blossoms in pink and green with matching decor and favors. Guests included Myra Lankford Waxahachie, Earle Bragg, Nadine Bragg, Mary Burnett, and Mrs. J. M. Eplen assisted by Mrs. J. M. Eplen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Eplen
Dulce McCall
Myra Lankford
Lee McLone
Waxahachie
Earle
Nadine Bragg
Mary Burnett
Eplen
J. M. Eplen
Home Improvements Discussed by Hoyte HH. D. Club
The Hoyte HH. D. Club met April 14 at Mrs. Clyde Hensley’s home to study pressure cookers. A full meal roast chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, creamed onions and rice pudding was prepared in under forty minutes, without flavors blending. New member Mrs. Hooker and Mrs. Beckhausen joined. Mr. Hooker of Milano attended as a guest. The next meeting is set for April 28 at Mrs. H. B. Pressley’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hensley
Hooker
Beckhausen
Mr. Hooker of
Milano
H. B. Pressley
Missionary Society Circles Report Meetings and Talks
The Methodist Missionary Society held circle meetings Monday afternoon. Circle one with Mrs. B. J. Baskin had fourteen attend, heard Missionary Voice, and enjoyed cream and cake. Circle two did not meet. Circle three with Mrs. Roy Griffith had eight attendees, with Mrs. Pope Sapp leading devotional and a brief business session. Circle four with Mrs. Joe Mohler had seven attendees, led devotional by Lena Baskin, followed by fruit punch and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Circle One
B. J. Baskin
Blair
Denton
Circle Two
Circle Three
Roy Griffith
Pope Sapp
Circle Four
Joe Mohler
Lena Baskin
Full O Pep Club Meeting Report
The 4 H Full O Pep Club of Jones Prairie met April 11 1927 with all members reporting on projects. Miss Bartholmew gave sewing instructions after business. The group closed with two songs and plans a meeting at Jones Prairie School on April 25 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Prairie
Christian Aid Society Sees Seven Attend Meeting
The Christian Aid Society met at the church Monday afternoon at 3 05 with seven present. A short business session was held. Next Monday afternoon the Missionary Society will meet at 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Aid Society
Missionary Society
Baptist W M S Enlists Church Seekers Through Cards
The Woman's Missionary Society met at the church for enlistment under Mr Hutcherson who handed each member a card bearing a nonmember name for outreach. Circles meet next Monday with leaders Miss Mabel Jeter, Mrs W A Beal, Mrs C W Bradbury, and Mrs Ray Jenness. The Sunbeams and Royal Ambassadors convene Sunday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Hutcherson
Baptist Church
Mabel Jeter
W. A. Beal
C. W. Bradbury
Ray Jenness
Sunbeams
Royal Ambassadors
Forty-Two Club Easter Af ternoon Social at Mrs Tucker's
Mrs J C Tucker hosted the Forty-two club Friday at her East Seventeenth Street home with Easter themed decor using roses and ferns. Three game tables were set, with Mesdames Gillis Rush Thomas Tiff Moore winning table favors a large novelty Easter egg filled with candy. Hostess assisted by Mrs Roy Baskin served a cheese straws nut bread olives and iced tea. guests included Mesdames Roy Baskin R J Long and Roy Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tucker
East Seventeenth Street
Mesdames Gillis
Rush Thomas
Tiff Moore
Roy Baskin
R. J. Long
Roy Law
Memorial Film Draws Large Local Attendance
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Film attracted a large audience here last Thursday with all city’s school children in attendance. The Houston Chronicle sponsors the film and T A Fisher, superintendent, arranged the Hefley theaters showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
The
Houston Chronicle
T. A. Fisher
Hefley
German immigrant Henry Fricke dies after illness near Burlington
Henry Fricke a native of Germany died after a long illness at his home near Burlington on April 18 1927. He had lived in Milam County for many years and had been an invitar for the last two years. Funeral arrangements were by Coleman Eplen Cameron undertakers. Services were held at the Lutheran church in Burlington Friday at 3 pm conducted by the Lutheran pastor. The Sons of Herman were involved in the funeral observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fricke
Germany
Burlington
Fricke
Milam County
Coleman-Eplen
Cameron
Herman
Galveston man buys Dodge Coupe in Cameron
Dr. Emil Klatt of Galveston purchased a 2a Dodge Coupe from Sapp Motor Company in Cameron this week. Pope Sapp returned from San Antonio Wednesday morning with the car, arriving after leaving the previous night. Dodge cars were in high demand and hard to obtain at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Klatt
Galveston
Cameron
Sapp Motor Company
Pope Sapp
San Antonio
Wedding Invitations Unearthed From 1890s Cameron Papers
Mrs Idella Green’s son Robert E. Green found 35 to 95 year old wedding invitations among intimate papers. Readings include Rosa Kemp to Frank Adams, Flora Melver to Sam Streetman, with ceremonies in Cameron Texas churches in 1892 and 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idella Green
Robert E. Green
Brownsville
Cameron
Milam County
Jeff T. Kemp
Rosa Kemp
Frank Adams
Adams
Judge Kemp
Flora Melver
Sam Streetman
Houston
Streetman
Third Supreme Judicial District of Texas
Austin
Tom Ball
Anderson
Ball, Streetman and Andrews
Boy Bitten by Rattle Snake Near Ben Arnold
John D. Westbrook, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Westbrook of Ben Arnold, was bitten by a rattle snake while walking in a pasture near Ben Arnold Sunday. He was taken to Cameron Hospital for treatment and is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Westbrook
Ed Westbrook
Ben Arnold
Cameron Hospital
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C.S. Terry
J. C. Mayfield
Cameron, Texas
Texas
Federal Land Bank of
W. G. Gillis
Gameron National Farm Lean 4Ration
Society News
Grubbs
Shafer
Pel Dorois
Bryant-Vaughan
Eads-Burdick
Lewdwell
Applin
Episcopal Church
W. Flierl
Pastor
Bridge Party
Frank L. Adams
Lina Rogers
Methodist
E. J. Melver
Flora
Presbyterian
Menefee
Chamberlain Bros. Dairy
Raymond E. Sharpe
Raymond E, Sharpe
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