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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
7
Messrs and Mesdames from Cameron share social visits across Waco Houston Austin and Dallas. Attendees include W. M. Foster Louis Stephens John Stephens and families. J C Jones and wife. J R Hays and wife. Sam Hefley and theatre friends. various locals travel for clinics, vacations, and visits. Readers note shopping at Cameron Hospital baptisms and social rounds through Hearne Gause and Ingleside.
Monroe Smith son of Mr and Mrs in Cameron hospital after appendicitis operation was able to FE A Smith who has been a patient he moved home Wednesday J F Myer spent Sunday in Waco with home folks Mrs A C Woodruff and son master Dennis of Gause were Cameron visitors Monday J T Gott of Rosebud was brought to Cameron Hospital Tuesday for medical treatment He was accompanied by his wife Mrs Leland Green Mrs R L Batte and daughters Mary Belle and Lelia returned last week from Tennessee Mr and Mrs S M Burns and two little sons spent the weekend in Arlington and Dallas visiting relatives Mrs Belle McKinney and daughter Nettie visiting from Waco
A local shop promotes making your automobile new again through a combined service of Prugs and jewelry upgrades. The announcement highlights affordable options to refresh wheels and interiors with custom fittings and statement accents.
A group of young people led by Mr. and Mrs. Ferencon left the city yesterday to camp for the week near the old Fish Trap on Little River. The party includes Vernon Roberts and Lou Davis of Austin, Charlie Green and Clarrissa Brooks of Forney, Irvin Clary and Juanita Caldwell, Emil Klatt and Gladys Watson, Gaston Barmore and Earl Bragg, Wilson Crittenden and Louise Gillon of Dallas, Eber Flinn and Irene Cheeves, George Chidress and Reba Cheeves, Ralph Chambers and Lucile Ford of Baileyville, Albert Collins and Mildred Chambers.
Mr and Mrs H Flake announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Clarence Marion Redfield on Sunday August twelfth, 1923 in Mexia Texas. At home 1212 North Fifth Street Waco. Elizabeth Flake was a Yee High School faculty member and reelected for 23 24 term. Redfield, youngest son of R H Redfield, was a Cameron clerk, Baylor student, later with Willis Holland Drug Co in Waco.
Friday August 10 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Bonds of Rockdale. Their evening gathering included children relatives from Thorndale Salty and Cameron, a luncheon, and prayers for Christian citizens. The Bonds family rooted in Milam County with descendants largely remaining in the area.
Rev W E Copeland aged eighty four, pastor emeritus of Rockdale Presbyterian church, preached at Cameron while Rev H R McFadyen is on vacation. A Scotch-born veteran with memory of scripture, he is described as the oldest Rockdalian and a vigorous preacher who inspires listeners.
The Baptist Circles met for Bible study on Monday afternoon. Circle one met with Mrs. Elbert Martin with five members present led by Mrs. H. M. Roark. Circle two met with Mrs. W. A. Freal and Mrs. George A. Thomas as leader. A social hour followed with refreshments. Circle three met with Mrs. J. B. White and Mrs. T. S. Henderson as leader. Circle four met at the church.
All circles of the Presbyterian Auxiliary gathered at the church for a business session Monday afternoon. The president, Mrs. W. G. Gillis, presided.
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered at the church for a mission study on India led by Mrs. W. C. Triges. Hostess Mrs. R. L. Batte served a refreshment course with children Mary Bell and Lelia assisting.
Mr and Mrs Jeff Wiggiins of Dallas with their daughter Mrs George Evans were in Cameron Monday on their way home. Mr Wiggins will be remembered here by old friends who recall his move away several years ago.
Monday Judge Jeff T. Kemp and County Engineer A. F. Mitchell visited the Black Bridge on the Jones Prairie to Calvert road to survey conditions and plan potential repairs by the county.
The Herald corrects a previous note. The Ku Klux Klan did not donate to Rev Talley of Gause. The donation was made to Rev Tyler, Nazarene church minister conducting a meeting in Gause at the time.
Last Friday at 3 p.m. Cameron joined other U.S. towns in memorial services on the Court House lawn. T. S. Henderson Jr. led as master of ceremonies, with Jude W. G. Gillis and Hon. T. Henderson giving addresses. Prayers were offered by Rev. Ira F. Key and Rev. Simon Spinneweber as the service closed. The musical number was included.
The American Legion will oversee the flag pole and flag on the courthouse lawn in Cameron. Judge Jeff T. Kemp orders repainting and a new cord so the flag can be raised and lowered. A. F. Mitchell, commander, will ensure proper display. The pole was donated by the First National Bank.
Hubert Hefley Motor Company displays a Lincoln Phaeton sport model, the first Lincoln shown in Cameron. Sold to Mr Hefley for sale at 4100 dollars, it stands as Cameron's most expensive car from a local dealer and showcases Henry Ford's high end engineering.
Citizens urged Cameron residents and local merchants to buy from Texas Bottling and Ice Cream Company led by Mr. Henrichsen. The piece argues that supporting local firms funds roads and civic projects, while outsiders do not contribute to the town’s infrastructure.
With limited interest in the Buckholts election the measure to boost the school tax failed by 56 to 17. The defeat of a school tax election drew attention and comment locally as an unusual outcome.
Mrs. Jens Thach and her young daughter Catherine of Fort Worth are here visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Laywell. The Laywells welcome the visitors and share news of the extended family.
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