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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

5

Local residents and visitors in Cameron district

Personal mentions note Burlington businessman Johnnie Oldrich visiting Cameron while Helen Colburn begins as Dr. Arthur E. Kruse's assistant. Visits from Conroe families Judge and Mrs. Watson with grandchildren Don Bassett and Hore Kilgore of Dallas, and others from Rosebud Rockdale Buckholts.

Helen Colburn Arthur E. Kruse John Baldwin Baby Conroe Judge John Watson

Judge Gillis and guests visit West Texas

Judge and Mrs. Graham Gillis return from a visit in West Texas. Several visitors arrive in Cameron and nearby towns, including B. P. Atkinson of Austin Ed McAtee of Burlington Billy McSherry of Ben Arnold Paul Oldrich of Burlington and Doris Newton visiting Port Sullivan and Calvert. Dr. Shipman will offer free examinations at the Milam Hotel on Tuesday October 1st.

Judge Mrs Graham Gillis West Texas Doris Newton Helen Peel Port Sullivan Dr. Shipman Milam Hotel

Local Visitors and Home Stays Highlight Cameron Social Scene

Albert Epperson visited Palestine after spending summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Sapp and Dr A S Ep. Marcel Rae of Rogers called on Mrs Gladys Darwin. Mrs H F Albert and Mrs Walter Marek of Burlington visited Cameron. John Mccafé of Burlington visited Cameron. Bess Lichte Vincent of Bryan visiting here. Suelee Dean and Dorothy Renfro of Waco visited Cameron. J E Foreman of New York City stayed with Mrs Guy Newton. Foreman is Newton’s cousin.

Albert Epperson J. H. Sapp A. S. Epperson Palestine Marcel Rae Rogers Gladys Darwin H. F. Albert Walter Marek Burlington Cameron Mrs. Bess Lichte Vincent of Bryan Suelee Dean Dorothy Renfro Waco J. E. Foreman New York City Guy T. Newton Mr. Foreman Newton

Complete line of Clark's O. N. T. threads and fabrics

The store stocks 1200 yard bedspread cotton and mercerized threads for crochet sewing and fabrics. New shades arrive with October SIMPLICITY pattern book and Back to School wardrobe illustrations. Free style leaflet offered. Also available are fine broadcloth children’s slips in sizes 4 to 16 years.

Clark’s

Lost price list fragment for school supplies found

A fragmentary price list itemizes school goods including pencils compasses protractors rulers erasers and binders with assorted prices and mentions brands Skrip Carter's and Superior inks. It lists items such as gummed reinforcements scratch pads and gold medal crayolas and notes looseleaf binders for regular term work.

Skrip Carter’s Superior

Mineral Wells man visits town with wife for weekend

W. D. Bigbee of Mineral Wells is spending the weekend in town with his wife, enjoying local hospitality and leisure activities.

W. DD. Bigbee Mineral Wells

Local residents and visitors noted in weekend visit roundup

N D Kay of Sam Gabriel visited here Saturday. Mrs M Letcher of Dallas stayed with her sister Mrs H F Smith last week. S W McClaren called on Cameron Friday. Miss Otilia Wilkerson of Yarrellton was a business visitor Friday. Calvi Markham and family plus Harold White and son spent Sunday in Austin. Henry Dakes visited in Lott Giddings and Marlin last week. George Leath, ill for weeks, is much better and expects to be out soon. Virginia Dawn Leath returned from Waco with Erma Harrett visiting for a week. Mary Randolph, studying at San Marcos, will teach in Hearne starting Monday September 2.

George Leath Virginia Dawn Leath Waco Erma Harrett Mary Randolph San Marcos Hearne Hearne School

Local visitors and business from Austin Thorndale Buckhous Cameron

Mr and Mrs Martin Killian of Austin visited with old time friends here Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Steve Rieger and Mrs Lena Morke of Thorndale were visitors here Tuesday. Elimar Horstmann of Buckhous transacted business here Tuesday. Bernice Gresham of San Gabriel transacted business in Cameron Tuesday.

Martin Killian Austin Steve Rieger Lena Moerke Thorndale Elimar Horstmann Buckhous Bernice Gresham San Gabriel Cameron

Meade Miller Visits as Liquor Board Inspector

Meade Miller, inspector for the liquor control board, made a business visit here Tuesday to review operations and discuss regulatory matters with local officials.

Pettibone Visitor and Local Notes From Cameron

Emil Mokey of Pettibone visited Cameron on Tuesday. Mrs. W. J. Woods is ill and out of work in Cheeves Brothers Store. Cottonseed Meat sells for 1.40 per sack at Oil Mill. Several families and visitors, including Mrs. Paul Heimtze and daughters, Mrs. Clyde Greenlees and sons, Mrs. Hubert Greenlees and daughter, traveled to Waco. Mrs. Nolan Keller with others visited the Huffman home. Mrs. T. C. Whites is visiting relatives in Temple. Mrs. E. P. Canova of Gause transacted business here. Paul Dillon and Joe Ed Klypas from Burlington stopped by Saturday. Mrs. Hugh DeLaurent of Temple visits Gus Evans family. Myers B. Curtis, Elbert Hess, Rosie Sukup and Margaret Lucas were here Tuesday night.

Paul Heimtze Clyde Greenlees Hubert Greenlees Waco Harry Greenless Hugh DeLaurent of Temple Gus Evans Myers B. Curtis Elbert Hess Rosie Sukup Margaret Lucas

Miss Josephine Elliott Visits Katharine Bartchy in Houston

Miss Josephine Elliott of Houston is visiting her sister Miss Katharine Bartchy.

Josephine Elliott Houston Katherine Bartchy

Dodson and Kestenbaums Tour South Texas Relatives Visit

J. R. Dodson and son James Ray along with Mr and Mrs Dave Kestenbaum left Friday afternoon for Houston High Island and other South Texas cities to visit relatives through Sunday.

J. R. Dodson James Ray Dave Kestenbaum Houston High Island Texas

Elo Wereland Visits Burlington on Business

Elo Wereland of Burlington was in town on a business visit Tuesday, meeting local contacts and inspecting operations. The trip highlights ongoing business ties between Burlington and neighboring regions.

Mayfield Family Attends Sam Marcos Graduation

Mr and Mrs J C Mayfield visited Sam Marcos on Wednesday night to attend the college graduation exercises. Vernon Mayfield their son received his BA and will direct the Burbank High School band next year.

J. C. Mayfield Sam Marcos Vernon Mayfield Burbank High School

Family trio tours Houston and Galveston in weeklong trip

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Fuller and daughter Eulene and Miss Anna Lee Kirk spent last week in Houston and Galveston. Mrs. Andrew Esslinger and daughters Sarah and Patsy visited Anderson this week to see her sister Mrs. Arthur Fuqua, formerly Blanche Hensley, a former High School faculty member.

Buddy Fuller Eulene Anna Lee Kirk Houston Galveston Andrew Esslinger Sarah Patsy Anderson Arthur Fuqua Fuqua Blanche Hensley

Local Visits Feature Petty and O'Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Petty of Sharp were business visitors here Tuesday. George Kulak of Bay Town visited two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Marak. Rev. T. F. O'Sullivan of Burlington also was a Cameron visitor on Saturday.

Mrs. L. A. Petty of Sharp George Kulak Bay Town Rudolph Marak T. F. O'Sullivan Burlington Cameron

Social visits span Burlington to Cameron and Rosebud

Miss Marie Krause of Burlington visited here Saturday. Misses Diane Luckett Nadine Wilson and Hazel Richards visited in Bryan Tuesday. Henry Jimmie Lamar and Fred Clark of Rosebud visited in Cameron Tuesday night. Peggy Jo Smiley of Rosebud spent days with Ruth Griffith. Dorothy Perkins and Mary Ellen Cottle returned from Houston trip with Lucy Turner and Charlotte Stidham. James H French Aubrey Robinson R G McCoy J R Mentos of Morris County in East Texas explored oil interests in Milam county Monday.

Diane Luckett Nadine Wilson Hazel Richards Bryan Henry Jimmie Lamar Fred Clark Rosebud Cameron Peggy Jo Smiley Ruth Griffith Dorothy Perkins Mary Ellen Cottle Houston Lucy Turner Charlotte Stidham James H. French Aubrey Robinson R. G. McCoy J. R. Mentosh Morris County East Texas Milam County

Dance at Burlington Hall Promises Night of Music

A Burlington Hall event on Saturday September 7 features music by The Jolly Texans. Admission is 30 with ladies free.

Burlington Hall THE Jolly Texans

Mrs Deer and Son Return from Southern Visit

Mrs Sam Deer and her son George have returned from a trip to Orange with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Probo Deer. They visited Lake Charles and New Orleans and then went from Orange to El Paso and Old Mexico for a few days.

Sam Deer George Probo Deer Orange Lake Charles New Orleans

Judge appoints jury commission for county court terms

Judge Jeff T. Kemp named a three member jury commission Saturday to select juries for the county court for the October November and December terms. The panel includes Lon Dunham of Cameron H. H. Pruitt of Rockdale and E. Coker of Ben Arnold.

Jeff T. Kemp Lon Dunham Cameron H. H. Pruitt Rockdale E. C. Coker Ben Arnold

Iva Earl Heath Returns Home From Austin Assignment

Iva Earl Heath, who has spent the last three weeks working in Austin, returned home Friday.

Iva Earl Heath Austin

Burke Couple Return From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Ray Burke Jr returned from a wedding trip covering California Utah Colorado and other states. The Burkes were married the morning of August 11 at the First Christian Church in Cameron.

Ray Burke, Jr California Utah Colorado Mrs. Burke First Christian Church Cameron

Luftwaffe Tactics Considered in British Isles Air Raids

Report says Tuesday air raids caused negligible damage and few deaths, with destruction limited to homes and non military targets. The piece notes daily bombings might be tactics Germany weighs for future operations.

British Isles Germany

Miss Ruth Marek Spends Weekend in Burlington

Miss Ruth Marek spent the weekend in Burlington visiting relatives and friends.

Ruth Marek Burlington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Johnnie Oldrich Mary Nell Parkus Arthur Peterson Weldon Kyle of Andy Vogelsang T. V. Adams of Buckholts B. P. Atkinson Ed McAtee Billy McSherry Paul Oldrich A. C. Senkel C. E. Porter Mary Ruth Calivert Tom Ran Dolph John MccAfee Robinhood Flour Robinhood Excel Market and Grocery Wilson Killen Crown Zippers Ber Ask Untain Uip Cedar Loe N. D. Kay Sam Gabriel M . Letcher Dallas H. F. Smith S. W. McClaren Otilia Wilkerson of Yarrellton Calvin Markham Harold White and Son Henry Dakes Lott, Giddings and Marlin Emil Mokey Pettibone W. J. Woods Cheeves Brothers T. C. Whites E. P. Canova Gause Paul Dillon Joe Ed Klypas Elo Wereland of Marie Krause Hugh Martin Ik. O. Schiller P Bap Wuan Cs Prepinineg CO BY HU Mamie A. Hefley
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