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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
7
Local updates list visits and travels of Cameron residents including Mrs. S M Burns Sr visiting in Waco and Mrs. Maude Boles going to San Antonio. Mentions of Jack Hearrell, Miss Gertie Graves, Miss Aetna Smith, and others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to Austin New Orleans Caldwell Temple and Bishop within the week.
Mrs. Roy Epperson of Fort Worth is a house guest of Mrs. F. C. Fah rendorf. Mrs. T. J. Denson and Mrs. Clifton Jenness spent Wednesday visiting relatives in Mart. Misses Evelyn Blair, Helen Flinn, Mrs. Blair of Denton and Mrs. Gladys Hefley went to Waco Saturday.
Jones Wofford of Beaumont traveled to Cameron last week to visit his mother, Mrs. Hailie Wofford.
Mrs. Luther Roberts spent last weekend with her sister in Waco. Mrs. Blair of Denton visits her daughter Miss Evelyn Blair a Yee High School teacher. Miss Louise Denson and Mrs. C B Jenness shopped in Waco last Saturday. Mrs. J C Reese was taken to the Sanitarium in Marlin for treatment and friends hope for her recovery and home return.
Clyde Tyson of Hillsboro traveled to Cameron Sunday to hear W. C. Davis speak at the Baptist church Bible class. Mesdames W. B. Levy M. C. Fox and A. E. Schiller visited friends in Dallas last week.
Mrs S P Cross came back Wednesday from Greenville where she visited her sons Harry and Price Cross. The ten day trip was described as a delightful visit. F B Cable of the First National Bank displayed a Rio Grande valley cotton stalk on Tuesday. The stalk stood nearly two feet tall with squares and blooms. Mr and Mrs H F Smith Sr and Miss Aetna Smith spent last week in San Antonio with Mr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre and attended the Battle of Flowers. The Smiths returned to Cameron Friday and Miss Aetna stayed longer.
Fred Brown spent several days in Houston this week visiting local venues and meeting with regional affiliates. The trip highlighted Brown's ongoing engagement with city partners and community groups.
The Christian Aid Society of the Missionary Society met at Mrs. Bill Howell’s Green addition home with Mrs. Ray Burke leading devotion. Papers on Japan were read by Mrs. Guy Slocomb and Mrs. J. L. Adams. Refreshments were served by Mrs. G. C. Walters. Next Monday the meeting moves to the church at 3:30 PM.
The Blue Bird Choral Club presented a faultless program at Yee High School Auditorium at 8 15 Wednesday morning. Numbers included A Bird s Eye View of My Old Kentucky Home Thinking of You Meadow Lark I m Tellin The Birds Tellin The Bees Duet Dora Emily Moore and Inez Evans We Do Do In a Little Spanish Town. Miss Doro thy Denson presented a picture Nature s Melody to Yee High School. Arthur Adams accepted it for the Senior Class. Eloise Rogers directed the club and led notable progress.
Mesdames Vernon Roberts W A Bonds and Alex Triggs were seen shopping in Waco Friday adding a touch of social color to the day.
Local store McLanes Grocery lists fresh blackeyed peas and Texas tomatoes in today's produce lineup. Shoppers seek affordable staples as week activities begin.
The Episcopal church announces Sunday May 1 with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Young People’s Service League at 1 30 p m There is no preaching service as the pastor will attend a meeting in Belton.
Judge Jeff T. Kemp and A F Mitchell of Cameron along with E A Camp and H C Meyer of Rockdale and Giles Summerlin, W B Scott and C Saller of Thorndale traveled to Austin Monday and secured $200,000 in federal and state aid to help construct a bridge over Brushy Creek bottom between Rockdale and Thorndale.
A large crowd from Cameron Milano Buckholts and nearby areas joined a wolf chase after C P Robinson found two wolf puppies near the Rice community. Dogs trailed the old wolves to a box housing the young ones and their howling music lingered with the youths. Robert Doss of Rushdale injured loading cattle checked at Cameron Hospital found to have several broken ribs. He keeps over fifty pecan trees budded onto native stock.
Local figure known as Ham House Bob is described as chasing a fresh quarry every day, with a reputation for reliability and consistent effort across daily routines. Call 205 for contact.
Mrs Clifton Jenness was hostess to the Mr and Mrs Bridge Club on Tuesday evening. Spring flowers arranged in vases and baskets served as floral decorations. High score was won by Mrs Geo Childress who received table numbers. Mrs Vernon Roberts received a box of bath powder. The hostess served sandwiches and fruit punch.
Mrs Laura C Watson aged 76 died at her home near Hanover on Wednesday April 27 1927 after declining health. She was born February 28 1951 near Columbus Alabama and married to Jerry Watson July 26 1866. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 29 p m with Coleman Eplen directing and Pen Oak Cemetery interment. She leaves six living children two predeceased, 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Members of the Christian church hosted a miscellaneous shower for Rev Wallace Jones and his wife after Monday afternoon services. Many useful gifts were presented to their apartment.
At the residence of Mr and Mrs W B Minor on Monday afternoon the Aid Society gathered for an entertaining hour hosted by Mrs Bill Howell. All church members participated and Rev and Mrs Jones expressed appreciation for the thoughtful kindness shown by friends.
Two evenings at Way side Inn this week feature dances on Friday and Saturday night. J D Lewes will provide music for the charming events and guests are promised a good time. Novel features accompany the dances, inviting attendance.
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