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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
8
Judge Gillis spoke to the Cameron Rotary Club on the merits of the U S Constitution and democratic government as a safeguard against dissolution of American ideals. B H Coffield introduced the jurist, praising his expertise on domestic and world affairs. Earlier talks included Rabbi Macht of Waco and Rev T F O'Sullivan of Burlington discussing social legislation and subsidies.
At a banquet led by Deputy District Governor F F Woodruff and District Governor Clyde Black the Rockdale Lions Club received its charter. Attendees included Lions and ladies from Cameron Austin Burnett Lampasas Georgetown Marble Falls Rockdale Rosebud Bryan Beaumont and Chicago. Music and comedy highlighted the program as twenty members formed the new club with H D Maxwell named president.
Mrs Tom Randolph and her daughters Miss Mary Randolph and Miss Lois Randolph have completed a brief stay with her daughter Mrs C E Porter in Calvert, ending a few days of visiting.
Miss Julia and Rosa Pirouka visited Robstown during Thanksgiving week with Mr. and Mrs. John P. Cabron hosting guests from West Corpus Christi Robstown Caldwell and Alice. The group enjoyed dominoes and cards at a joyful evening. Other relatives, including Frank Boca Marie Hruska and Ferdinand Pirouka, gathered for holiday time in the area.
Manuel B. Hartley, minister, announces Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and sermon at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday. Evening services feature Young People's Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and preaching at 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Class meets Monday at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday service at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Monroe Vogelsang and daughter Nancy Lee along with Mrs. Mary Kleypas of Burlington spent the weekend in Rockdale visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krause former Burlington residents. Dr. A. O. McCary and Rev. A. J. McCary hosted guests in Freeport. Parma Radio Service advertises radio repair.
Milam County Interscholastic League executives met at Guy T. Newton’s office and elected directors for the league who will oversee events in Cameron on March 17 18 24 and 25 1939.
The Milam County League elected directors including G D Reat and R Middleton with multiple regional appointees for rural schools athletics and music memory. League delegates announced tournaments for Junior and Senior events set for February and March with draws January 20 and a March 17 choral singing contest at Yee High School Auditorium.
Knights of Pythias at their regular meeting elected the following officers for the coming term. J. W. Haygood as Chancellor Commander R. P. Williams as Vice Chancellor W. G. Gillis as Prelate Lester Glass as Master of Works J. M. McLean as Keeper of Records and Seal and Master of Finance L. A. Dusek as Master of Ex checker Grady Allen as Master at Arms Barton Brown as Inner Guard Abner Ingram Jr as Outer Guard. The next meeting on Dec 12 will include rank work.
Miss Lillie Neher is reported quite ill at the home of her sister Mrs. Ed F. English on West Main street. Miss Pearl Fulcrod and mother have been visiting relatives in Dallas.
Sheriff and constables commanded to summon J M Holt by weekly citations for four weeks before the return day to answer a petition filed December 7 1938 in Milam County District Court Cameron Texas case No 11689 Mary Holt plaintiff vs J M Holt defendant alleging cruel treatment. Penn Wolf Clerk issued December 7 1938 seal of court.
A compact Philco Farm radio demonstrates efficient operation from a single flashlight battery. The unit emits clear audio and shows practical field usefulness for rural listeners.
A local ad promotes Turner's Juno Tablets with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price, claiming relief for kidney and bladder issues and related symptoms. The note appears alongside a social item about Mrs. Marak's 76th birthday dinner.
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