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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
7
Miss Emma Howard Thomas became the bride of Marie McDermott in a twilight ceremony at 7 o clock Wednesday at the bride’s mother's Cameron home. Rev. A J McCary officiated. The couple’s families attended as pink and cream rosebuds adorned the setting.
Miss Helen Green leaves the last of the week for Port Arthur to visit friends for a few days before returning to San Antonio where she will teach again at San Antonio University. She formerly taught at Port Arthur High School before accepting a position in San Antonio. Mrs. Green will accompany Miss Helen to San Antonio when she leaves.
W. H. Stafford sails out of the city Friday to Stigler Oklahoma to meet his wife who has been visiting at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J F McCrory for two weeks They plan to return home next Tuesday Parma Radio Service advertises economical radio repair and service options.
Mrs Ella Paul of Rockdale was a recent guest of her cousin Mrs M C Sapp. Jim Jones a well known salesman from Waco paid a business visit here Wednesday.
Edith Thompson spent the weekend in Austin and returned to her office on Monday. George Lenard and Roy Geisek of LaGrange visited Cameron on business Thursday. Phones 104 or 680.
Mrs Winnie Wittliff left Wednesday for Richmond to spend several days with Mrs Paul Henry. Mrs Henry is remembered here as Miss Lola Clinton and was raised in this community.
Mrs Maude Terrall, patient in Cameron hospital for a week after an auto accident, shows improvement and is expected to be moved to her room late this week. Also notice word of Miss Katie Pat Moore's marriage in Brownwood last May to Frank Moore, with Cameron connections and well wishes from local friends.
D K Hall a well known farmer near Salem was in Cameron this week on business. The 42 Leisure Club will meet for the first time after the summer vacation on September 7 with Mrs Herman Boedeker Jr to chair. All members are urged to attend the session. The club disbanded for two months during the summer. Philco repair parts improve radio performance.
Miss Rose Rischar and her sister Mrs Dan Legacy travel from Quincy Illinois to attend their cousin Miss Rischar who suffered multiple injuries from an auto crash. The patient, who was driving George Max Rischar to his oil refinery, lies in a full cast and has not heard of her brother's death.
Mrs Mamie Roach of Waco visited her sister Mrs Maude Terral who is a patient in Cameron hospital for the weekend. Mrs Terral is reported as improving.
Judgment rendered in favor of Mrs Lena Woodall as executrix of C B Woodall in trespass to try title action over land on the Brazos River near Baileyville. Case tried in district court here Tuesday.
Miss Patricia Batte cannot be at her Emory B. Lamp office position this week due to illness. Friends express wishes for her swift recovery.
Mrs Vaughan Paul formerly Annie Bauknight of Cameron suffered a broken hip in an accident. She is well known locally and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Her sister Mrs Kerr of McKinney and Mr and Mrs Waddill of Taylor visited Cameron on business. She has taught at Taylor High School for twenty years and will return to teach there.
Protho Deer, recovering from a minor operation, visits his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Deer in Cameron. James Tongate of Waco plans to arrive next week to lead the Cotton Co operative office. Philco radios tubes batteries and repair parts in stock. Jamie Clark of San Gabriel did business in Cameron. Milam County Public Instruction Superintendent Guy T Newton visited Austin on business. Carl Hooker and Mrs Hooker spent Saturday with Mrs Deer. Henry Pattillo hosted a barbecue for 27 guests.
Local drugstore advertises Black Hawk Ointment for athlete’s foot eczema and ringworm with a guarantee. Jar priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Dusek Pharmacy.
Mr and Mrs Louis Garvin have returned from a two weeks vacation in Mississippi visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Cliff Garvin. The Garvins are former Milam county residents who moved back to Texas two years ago. Mr Garvin works at the Jerry Schiller Service Station.
A large Edwin Hardy Post No. 9 American Legion group joined thousands of Legionaires at the four day State Convention in Waco. The event ran Saturday to Tuesday with a two mile parade on Monday and a keynote by former governor Pat Neff. Local members attended various portions of the session.
Local shop advertises repair service for any radio make with prompt turnaround and in house expertise. Destination unknown, pricing unspecified, emphasis on reliability and quick fixes.
Mrs. W. Earnest earned a B S in commerce from Southern Methodist University in Dallas during graduation exercises on Friday evening August 25. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McIntosh of Cameron and plans to visit her parents in September.
The Athletic Council announces 209 reserve seats in the north stands for this season with no full season tickets beyond reserved seats. A general admission gate will be used, and season ticket holders are guaranteed a seat. Reserved rows are marked and correspond to the 209 printed tickets.
Dr. James Watson, who plays golf, reported a par four at the area links on Wednesday afternoon marking his first par four this year at the course.
The 15th annual memorial service will be held Sunday September 3 at Little River Church Jones Prairie. An 11 o'clock song and preaching service will open, followed by a basket lunch at noon and at 2 pm a short business session and memorial service. A program is planned and many county residents are expected to attend.
Milam county will launch an NYA Girls Project after a meeting with the Advisory Committee and Miss Beck of Giddings. Harvie Yee, Area NYA Supervisor, announced the plan to train girls in home making and provide part time jobs in local offices funded by NYA.
A vintage pharmacy ad celebrates nearly 50 years of service promising faith and quality. It highlights registered pharmacists, careful compounding of prescriptions, and a trusted professional standard. The piece urges customers to rely on accurate, high quality drugs and personal care during sickness and distress.
Rockdale invites friends to a Williams family homecoming on Sunday September 8 at the Rockdale gymnasium. The Williams are Milami county pioneers and a large crowd is expected to attend.
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