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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
2
Home candle making uses discarded candles and wax crayons or lipstick for color. Tips cover molds from cardboard cartons to gelatin molds, wick securing, color matching, and dipping methods for red and other bright layers.
Alaska communities faced a snowless Christmas with Seward planning to haul snow from the mountains while Ketchikan marked a snowless holiday for the eighteenth time since 1917. December 25, 1940, highlighted the unusual conditions across the Far North in a season that many expected.
Manufacturers and stylists supply a broad range of cotton gifts for all family members this holiday season. Mothers receive handkerchiefs dresses moderwear sweaters house coats bathrobes. sisters pajama peay suits blouses evening dresses sports frocks riding breeches purses. fathers lounging robes a-birts handkerchiefs pajamas sport shirts. brothers socks underwear hunting coats slacks sweat shirts. the whole family towels table linens rugs bedspreads curtains auto seat covers quilts sheets slip covers. Your Christmas allowance will stretch.
The article notes that English tradition holds Christmas carols began in England. It cites the chorus of the first carol as Glory to God in the highest on Earth Peace Good will toward men.
The article reports Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu Hawaii and a declaration of war on the United States and Great Britain. It notes censors, no official damage confirmation, and President Roosevelt's noon address detailing casualties, ship losses, aircraft destruction, and Japanese threats including paratrooper landings.
Improved paper shell pecans Burkett variety in limited quantity. Telephone 16 Jeter Lumber Co 261 out soon.
The Cameron Negro Civic League is reorganized with Silas Woodard as President and Rev P R Humber as Treasurer. The group aims to improve the negro section and civic life, with meetings on the first and third Thursdays and dues of 25 cents per member.
Rev. O C Acrey leads revival at Trinity Heights Presbyterian Church Dallas with services also at Cameron church during his absence. Dr E W McLaurin of Austin Seminary preaches December 7 with morning and evening messages. Dr Robert F Gribble of Austin Seminary preaches December 14. Acrey returns to Cameron pulpit December 21.
Mrs Homer McLane and her sister Mrs C P McGregor, injured in a recent automobile crash, have been moved to their homes. Both remain unable to rise but show some improvement in condition.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Lynn of Rose bud recently visited Mr and Mrs S Kestenbaum Mrs Bennie Winfield and Mr and Mrs Adolph Winfield for a social gathering.
British government imposes a war ultimatum on Finland Romania and Hungary with a time limit and warns of war if not complied. The move follows alignments with Germany and signals potential naval action against Finland. The Japan US troop dispute over Indo China also features in the day’s headlines.
Japanese representatives said discussions would continue and the crisis may have passed. A Friday report claimed a US ultimatum to Japan demanded a noon showdown, but the note delivery timing was unclear. British gains in Libya and German progress near Moscow were noted.
Cameron Lodge No 56 meets every Thursday night with R L Storey as Noble Grand H B McClellen secretary Joe D Bass district deputy grand master Cameron Rebekah Lodge No 46 meets first and third Tuesdays each month led by Mrs Charlie Swift Noble Grand Mrs Estelle Terry secretary and Mrs Willie McLean district deputy president.
Jim Perkins, Texas Ranger and Central Texas Livestock Association special ranger, operates from Hearne and tackles rising cattle thefts in Cameron and Brazos County. He reports arresting a thief who stole 52 head, recovering all cattle as he tours thousands of miles monthly, earning praise from local cow men.
George M. Garrett of Bryan district highway engineer was a Cameron business visitor Wednesday.
E. L. McGuyre of Rockdale traveled to Cameron on a business visit Wednesday to meet local firms and discuss commerce opportunities.
Mrs W. H. Henley is visiting her sister Mrs. Huff in Austin.
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