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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
6
Jefferson White, editor and manager, entered in the Cameron Texas post office as main matter of second class under the act of March 3, 1879. Also notes positions President and Vice President with 25c and 10c values.
A reflective essay argues happiness comes from loving and tending your current lot. To grow, focus on the field at hand, work it well, and value daily duties. Ambition rises with faithful effort and serving responsibilities, not chasing distant goals.
The author argues isolation fades with technology from telephone to radio. Travel and roads link distant towns, spreading common experiences. Prairie Depot Ohio hears Newark Atlanta and Kansas City concerts, reducing provincial town identity and making distinct local spirit harder to foster. Global travel could erase distinct American traits.
A reflective piece compares newspapers to travel guides noting how ads guide shoppers and strangers. It discusses the role of advertising, the balance of trade, and quirky observations about weather education and misperceptions in politics and invention.
The Jones Prairie H D Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. T. B. Stidham's with sixteen ladies and four new members plus visitor Miss Barney Ward Reagan. The program centered on salad making with four salads and three dressings prepared. two committees were formed to arrange meeting space with Woodmen and to arrange for a stove. next gathering is the second Monday in May with Mrs. E. B. Yeager featuring egg dishes and butter scoring.
From the Mail Box editor in Cameron Texas laments Christian violence carried out in the name of faith. It recalls historic crimes from Borgias to Salem and warns against bloodshed to prove God’s glory, ending with a dated reflection on April 23, 1927.
The Full O'Pep 4-H Club of Jones Prairie met April 25, 1927. The president suggested raising money to buy an oil stove for club cooking. Both ladies and girls clubs supported the plan and offered help. Vance McLerran and Maudine Canady were named store campaign committee. A clubhouse was proposed but not settled. Miss Boswell Mildred Burnett and Jewel Hickman joined Rally Day committee.
Burlington Busy Bee reports nine girls attended the Wednesday 10:30 meeting. They recited the club motto and planned a trip to A and M College Thursday, bringing sewing baskets and eager to sew at the session. Reporter.
The Cameron History Club was entertained by Mrs. W. G. Gillis on Tuesday afternoon at 3 30. Roses larkspur and ferns adorned the room. Mrs. Loyd Mitchell spoke on China and May Day customs while Mrs. Wm Henderson covered the Nicaraguan situation.Hostess assisted by Mrs. Loyd Mitchell served salad and iced tea.
In a reflective sermon, Kenney rejects applying the Golden Rule as a negative checklist and urges a positive, universal standard. He argues modern Christianity draws lines and justifies prejudice, contrasting Jesus’s exhortation with current practice. He cites slavery and racial injustices, urging true Christian application to cure humanity’s ills.
A preacher contrasts diverse views of social reform with Jesus teaching the Golden Rule. He argues that genuine Christianity means loving God and neighbor, not relying on dogma or political schemes, and asks believers to live what they preach. He cites biblical questions about obedience to Christ.
Walden's Business College will conduct a Cameron summer school offering opportunities to students nearing public school completion. The college’s work has been satisfactory and enrollment already includes several students with many more expected. The community is urged to support the program and enroll a large number.
Mrs. Bernice Terry hosted the bridge club at Mrs. J. L. Barmore’s East 13th Street home. Red lilies and roses adorned the reception room as guests played. Mrs. Bert Miller won high score and a telephone memorandum. consolation went to Miss Jennie Brown.
Two Milwaukee manufacturers, M. Smith and McCree Smith, visited Cameron with R. P. Jeter of Jeter Lumber Co. They spoke with local business leaders, praised Texas growth since leaving 23 years ago, and noted their Texas roots in Bonham and Texarkana. They returned home impressed by Southwest development.
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