06 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
1
Early morning in Cameron is quiet as the town awakens and residents go to work. The writer muses on Santa letters, faith in humanity, and the simple joys of shared moments, urging neighbors to greet one another and enjoy autumn colors in Milam County.
Bright holiday lighting enhances downtown appears as Christmas trees adorn building fronts. Texas Power and Light Company supports the display. The festive scene contributes to seasonal cheer and local commerce.
Cameron Commercial Club discusses a proposal to build a first class hotel. The club also votes to underwrite Christmas lighting on principal business streets using Lions Club lights. Members present include Peyton Dobbins Cobb Tucker Hoover Jackson Graves Lawrence Bunzhaf Fisher Harrie Arriett.
Texas Power and Light Company plans to add Cameron homes to its Christmas electric range drive. J C Young says five weeks feature a white automatic model with clock, salt shaker, heat control, utility drawer, smokeless broiler pan and percolator. Ranges on display at the company store invite public view.
Cameron wrestler Henry Karhunsaari meets Swedish grappler Johnnie Carlin in Rockdale Friday under Legion sponsorship. Karhunsaari puts up his belt as the trophy, disputing claims of middleweight championship.
The article argues for improved street lighting in Cameron. It asserts bright show windows compare favorably as decoration and expresses hope that authorities will address lighting deficiencies soon.
The Baptist praise Chas McGehee for organizing a fellowship banquet with a distinguished jurist and other speakers. The piece urges more friendly gatherings in Cameron to ease strained relations and political turmoil, noting Cameron lacks a regular service club and advocates a restricted membership club to unite the community.
Reproductions of Old and Modern masters on display at the Ada Henderson School Auditorium this week. An admission of ten cents funds school picture purchases. Students sell tickets and the class with most sales earns a $10 picture. The loaned collection includes Gainsborough Titan Da Vinci and many other Old Masters with modern works by Foster Brush Innes Duveneck and Wyant.
The Cameron Herald reports the New St. Louis Store launches a December Mid-Winter Clearance Saloon with prices from 17 to 7 dollars and prizes worth at least 175 dollars. Manager Chas Zidell presents a new, deep-discount sale with a bedroom suite prize on display. Doors opened Thursday morning December 6.
The Delphian chapter meets at Ada Henderson school Tuesday afternoon to study From Pericles to Alexander the Great with a theme on Dissension and Demagogues Bring Defeat and Despotism. Mrs. Walter Sharpe led the discussion on Ideals of Later Greece after resumes by Mrs. Clarence Freeman and program readings on Grecian City States and The First Great Trade War It Causes.
Willard Reese, slated as manager of Cameron’s Borden milk plant, returns from Mississippi praising Texas dairy advantages. He says the Waco plant will boost local industry and education, noting Texas feeds can be grown locally while Mississippi relies on imports. Prospects look bright and operation is eagerly awaited.
Dan Beard Troop led by Scout Master Jo Matula presents a vaudeville style program Friday at 7 p.m. in Yee High School auditorium with free admission. Scouts urge attendance and note a Scout Court of Honor will follow at the high school.
Cameron shoppers are invited to the big annual Christmas Time Sale at W. B. Levy dry goods. The store promises unprecedented bargains in winter merchandise never offered before. The sale runs through December, beginning Saturday morning December 8th.
Three new members are added to the roll: Mrs. John A. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Coleman, and Mrs. Don Eplen. Mrs. Floris Criswell will lead the next meeting of the group featuring discussions on figures such as Alexander the Great and Spartan history.
Miss Helen Horstmann spent Sunday and Monday in Greenville visiting relatives and sightseeing.
Children are invited to mail their letters to Santa Claus at The Cameron Herald. The notice requests letters from Cameron and the surrounding country and emphasizes sending them promptly.
The Baptist church Men’s Bible Class held a Tuesday evening banquet in the annex for fathers and sons, with 200 seats set. Judge William Pierson of Austin spoke on youth and truth, stressing love over crime, followed by songs and remarks from class leaders. Dozens of attendees were listed, and the event aims to become annual.
Mrs. A. A. Brooks aged 91 died Tuesday night at her daughter’s home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:30 PM from the Presbyterian church with Rev. C. Weaver officiating. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving relatives include two sisters, two brothers, two children, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Frank Monroe awards remodel for brick veneer home noted for grounds and liveliness. S. Kestenbaum bungalow nearing completion in city. Mrs. Ella Hooks awards Terral Heights house contract. Herman Oedeker Sr moves into Waco road home. M. G. Cox builds near school with Herndon occupancy.
A collage of handwritten wishes from young readers includes requests for a cowboy suit, goat hair leggings, boxing gloves, a punching bag, bicycles, a coaster wagon, a scooter, jumping skates, a drum, and the Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue books. The notes close with affectionate signoffs and Christmas cheer.
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