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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
6
A satirical column questioning political conventions and democracy terms. It mockingly contrasts party unity with real civic effort, notes the Houston convention’s noise, and critiques education, finance, and social trends while urging practical, independent thinking.
The piece argues that progress falters when committed members fail to persuade others and push plans forward. It notes towns lag behind without enough people backing a shared scheme, and jokes about a coop used for poultry emphasizing local voices and dialect.
A local dentist earns a reputation for precision and speed in tooth extractions, drawing praise from patients and neighbors. The practitioner uses careful technique to minimize pain and is described as unusually skilled in removing teeth efficiently.
Twenty five home makers and guests enjoyed an eight o'clock social hour on Monday at the Baptist church lawn. Mrs. E. S. Hutcherson led the Home Makers Sunday School Class as Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bass hosted the event with iced melons served from a long serving table and fans given as favors.
A humorous tale from a local paper recalls a boy who wore a guaranteed not to rip underwear all year after his mother bought him the garb. The family faced a comic trial in getting the outfit off, leaving the boy in its fabric protection for twelve months.
Miss Lucille Green sponsored the Just For Fun Club a group of young girls who rode from City Park to Wayside Inn in a truck after five o clock. There they enjoyed a cafeteria style supper of sandwiches pickles cakes iced tea candies and fruit before a ride home. Guests included Mrs T A Fisher Tom Jr Mrs R B Rylander Master Lee Batte Harvey and Mary Louise Doggett.
Public notice from Milam County Texas requiring publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Appointments for probate of the last will of Anton Zalesky deceased, Apolina Zalesky filing for Letters Testamentary as independent executrix. Hearing set for the first Monday in April 1928, specific date August 6 1928, at Cameron Court House. Court clerk Lilian Atkinson and deputy Meta McCown oversee.
Miss Margaret Hudson of Austin was honored at a three table bridge party hosted by Miss Florence at the Atkinson home on East Thirteenth Street. Pink zinnias in vases added charm.
At the well appointed reception rooms guests enjoyed green cut zinnias in vases as Miss Lois Robbins Miss Geraldine Slaughter and Miss Ethel Green received favors and a graduation gift. After lively games a plate of sandwiches cheese balls cakes and iced tea was served.
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