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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
5
A baby boy named Chauncey Joe was born Aug 4 1927 at Cameron Hospital weighing nine pounds. Mother and baby are doing nicely. The news notes several local visits and visits from relatives including families from Kansas City Waco and Edinburg with social updates and school connections.
A bold offer promises a $500 education for $150 covering tuition board and stationery. Three courses Business Shorthand and Salesmanship include board at one third of rival prices. Also advertised is a reduced advertising offer and a low cost option without board. The ad is signed by L R Walden president.
Mr and Mrs W C Ford Jr relocate to Beeville to run one of the new South Texas stores built by P C Adams. Mrs Tom Jeter and son Barclay of Houston visit Abe and Geneva Casey.
Mr and Mrs Don Slocomb with sons Don Casey and Dick and Mr and Mrs W B Skelton with son Willard and friend Frederick Graves spent last week camping on Little River and report a lovely time.
Miss Eloise Rogers will star in the Flapper Grandmother at Yee High School auditorium Friday Aug 19. Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Harry Estes and daughter of Bryan visited Mr and Mrs W B Skelton. Guy Slocomb is spending the summer with his uncle T A Casey in Sour Lake. Mrs Conn Miller and son Cyrus concluded a trip to Fort Worth and returned with their cousin Virginia Graves of Fort Worth staying as a guest.
Miss Sybil Algiers visits Fort Worth sisters Imogene Sapp and Gladys Davis and attends swimming and picnic parties since arriving. Mr. O L Kidd and daughter Winelle spent last Tuesday in Waco. Mr and Mrs Fain Sheppard moved to Wichita Falls to establish their future home.
Ray Robinson, former city marshal of Cameron, was in the city this week visiting relatives. He is now with the Texas Power and Light Company doing fine work across the state. The Herald adds C. Allison of Long Beach California to the subscriber list, his mother having subscribed for him this week.
Mr. M Barnes in charge of the swimming pool will be out of town for ten days or more. Frederick Graves will take over in his absence. Graves is an experienced swimmer and will dedicate full time to instructing younger children at all hours.
Mrs Ruby Ashabranner and her young daughter relocate to Wichita Falls after several months living with her sister Mrs Sheppard.
Mrs. C. A. Sprott and her children Charles Elizabeth and Edna Sprinkle left Wednesday for Gladwater to visit sister Mrs. J. N. Whittle and plan to visit Robert Pool and family in Dallas before returning home.
Mrs Allie Kinard and daughter Mrs Wade Hampton completed a two week trip visiting San Antonio Kennedy and Corpus Christi and report a delightful time with family.
Mr. Charlie Mowdy of Dallas spent Sunday and Monday with his mother Mrs. Mowdy and sister Mrs. Wiley Mangum.
Mrs Perry Wilkerson is home from Waco where she visited her sister Mrs John Howard. Her mother Mrs Carlton remains away visiting relatives in Fort Worth.
Mrs J M McCandles of Mangum Ohio spent several days with her daughter Mrs C H Pollard and family but is now with another daughter in Temple.
Mr. C. A. Sprott has been engaged in temple work for several weeks, continuing a local effort.
Miss Mary Woodruff of Huntsville travels to Cameron to coach members of the Senior Epworth League Methodist church as they prepare the musical comedy The Flapper Grandmother slated for August 19. Eloise Rogers is chosen as the lead.
Measrs. H. M. and C. E. Akers returned from Casper Wyoming where they were summoned to Gilbert Wiley's bedside. They accompanied his young children home until their father leaves the hospital.
Malcolm Tyson of Llano spent a week visiting relatives in Cameron and has now returned home.
An advertisement touts Weem's Electric Gin as a premium option for efficient cotton processing, promising reliable performance and superior ginning results for growers seeking quality output. The text emphasizes modern machinery and dependable service to attract customers.
Miss Virginia Cruse and Florence Barry of Rosebud are guests in the home of Miss LaurMa Evans, sharing time and hospitality as social visitors in the community.
Damp wash service advertised with minimal charge. Local social notices report visits by Hugo Slaughter family in Galveston and various Texas trips and visits. Names include Mrs. Hugo Slaughter, J L Marek, Kenneth Marek, Miss Cornelia Gunn, Miss Sallie Majors, Rob ert McLane, Miss Sallie Kate McLane, Jack Owings Jr, Mrs. B R Wise, Archie Buck Haston, Grace Mangum, M Janeway, Henry Lippman, Mabel Graves, Henry Dryer, Louis Lipmann, J A Campbell, Zula De Pew, Oena De Pew.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Heald and family of Oklahoma visited sister Mrs. R. H. Davis and family. They spent the summer in San Antonio and are now traveling back to Oklahoma.
Mrs J B Rector of Shreveport Louisiana is here visiting her brothers and other relatives.
Mrs Earl Evers of Cuero is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J W Coleman.
Mrs.Red Smith of Branchville traveled to Carmer on Tuesday to visit friends and catch up with locals, sharing news and greetings during a brief stay.
Mrs Reed Price of Jefferson is visiting her friend Mrs Elwood Cam, likely sharing time in a social call. The brief note records a personal courtesy visit between neighbors.
The Sunday School of the Baptist church enjoyed a watermelon feast on the church lawn Tuesday night. The melons were ice cold and plenty of chem. All report a delightful time. Mr. Conn Miller spent Wednesday in Temple on business.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Horough and their son Louis, Sr visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Cross over the weekend and have since returned to their residence in San Antonio.
Coley Turnham of Los Angeles visits his mother Mrs. C. M. Pierce in Hanover and relatives in Cameron staying until about August 25. He plans to spend time with friends during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Roy Weems and family have moved to Cameron from Houston where they previously resided.
Mrs J L Turner of Dubson stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Burrough and now lodges with Mr and Mrs Moseley while her husband undergoes treatment in San Antonio.
Mrs. W. L. Shires of Dallas is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. in the city.
The description touts Weems Electric Gin as the most modern gin in Central Texas, highlighting its contemporary production and regional appeal.
Miss Minnie visited a friend in San Antonio while Miss Sil called on Ballinger, marking their return from holidays.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Slaughter with three daughters and Mr and Mrs Hugo Slaughter with children have returned from a ten day stay in Galveston where they enjoyed a delightful trip.
Mrs A Killian and daughter Maries and a young niece from Austin visited Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Killian. Mr and Mrs John Muse return from a vacation. they camped several days in New Braunfels before touring Houston and San Antonio.
Mrs B A Jeffery and Mr and Mrs Wm Grimmer of Austin, mother and sister of Mrs Martin Killian, spent last weekend in Cameron.
Market watchers note persistent demand and constant readiness as buyers stay prepared to act at a moment’s notice. Traders emphasize quick decisions and swift execution in a volatile environment.
Mrs. Cecil Porterfield spent the weekend with relatives in Fort Worth, visiting family and enjoying the city.
Mrs. Tom Vaughn Sr and her baby Wanda Lee arrived home Sunday after spending two months in Pennsylvania visiting an uncle.
Mr and Mrs W E Kuehl and daughter Carrie Bill spent several days this week in Reisel with relatives.
Miss Nadine Bragg is spending this week in Waco with friends, enjoying local sights and hospitality during a short leisure trip.
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