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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
5
Mrs Charlie McDermott entertained Circle No three of the First Presbyterian Church with a Christmas luncheon for professional and business women. After the meal Mrs Harry Tag led the program.
Mrs. Lottie S. Bigbee who has been visiting her sister Mrs. B. B. Coolley in Marlin for several months will return to her home here the last of the week.
Mr and Mrs L J Schiller and family visited John Schiller and family at Buckholts Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Lee Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Sebesta became the bride of Dmytro Stefiuk son of Mr and Mrs William Stefiuk in a single ring ceremony at Las Cruces New Mexico on December 5 1949 The bride wore a navy blue street length dress with beige accessories and a corsage of red rose buds The couple were attended by Corporal John R Thompson Corporal Floyd A Johnson and Miss Lillie McKneeler After a short wedding trip the groom left for Fort Lewis Washington where he is stationed Mrs Stefiuk will join her husband in Washington once living arrangements are ready
Mrs Billy Balhorn entertained J C Penny employees at her home with a buffet dinner Thursday evening December 1. Sixteen guests attended enjoying games and entertainment as fried chicken, cocoanut pie, and coffee were served.
Reggie Balhorn son of Mr and Mrs Billy Balhorn celebrated his fourth birthday on November 17. Fifteen children gathered at the Balhorn home for the party with a decorated table a four candle cake and a wishing well. Gifted boys received miniature cars while girls received dolls as mothers helped serve ice cream cake and candy. Reggie was born in London England and came to the United States at five months old.
Mrs L F Slama hosted the St Rita Circle at her home on December 1. Guests included Mrs Joe Ondrej and Mrs August Kunz. McGoldrick won the 84 prize and August Gurecky had the high score with Matyastik second. Table cuts went to McGoldrick, Henry McLane, and E O Schiller. sandwiches kolo dhes potato chips and coffee were served. The Christmas party is slated for December 15 at Mrs Henry McLane's home.
Mary Edith Taylor daughter of Rev W K Taylor and Heber D Tindall wed Darrell Tindall son of Mr and Mrs H C Tindall at Immanuel Baptist Temple on Thanksgiving Day. Rev W A Irvin officiated. Bride wore navy blue suit with grey accessories and pink carnation corsage. Attendants Barbara Buttler and Lee Clore sang and attended. Couples families present. The bride teaches at Killeen Public School. Groom alumni of Yee High School and Temple Junior College works at Gillispie Motors in San Antonio. They plan a short honeymoon in Dallas and will reside in San Antonio.
Joe Castleman a Church of Christ minister from San Antonio will lead a one week gospel meeting at Land Grove Church of Christ beginning December 24. Services run 7:30 p m and 1 p m on Sunday and 7:30 p m on other days. All are welcome.
Reed Rogers a prominent Corpus Christi insurance man spent the weekend in town with his father Wm R Rogers.
The Walkers Creek Home Demonstration Club met with 15 members including two new ones Mrs. Bill Becker and Mrs. Pat Sanders at Mrs. L. C. Boyd’s home. Miss Martha Moran reported to Council. December plans include a Christmas party December 14 at 2:00 pm in Gay Hill and a family gathering December 30 at the Walker’s Creek schoolhouse at 7:30 pm, with club members invited to attend.
Forty five Milam County 4-H club girls entered a November cake baking contest sponsored by Bewley Mills in Cameron district court room. Judges included Mrs Angel and Mrs Reaves with local club affiliates. Awards covered Gold Star, pins for high scores, and prizes such as angel food pans, pie pans, and Pyrex cups for top scoring cakes.
Mrs. W. A. Atkinson of Maysfield widow of W. A. Atkinson was awarded $3100 in district court after suing for $30,451 for a December 17 1949 crash on highway 190 near Walkers Creek. Cameron Fruit Company owner and driver were defendants. attorneys listed.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Reynolds visited Mr and Mrs Otto Hensel at Burlington Sunday.
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Love of Temple outlines the engagement of Joyce Ann Love, a Columbus teacher, to John L. Heiman, principal of Columbus schools. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Herman of Garwood. Love is granddaughter of Mrs. M. W. Price of Cameron with many local friends awaiting the wedding news.
Friends learn Mrs Tom Mitcham has left Newton Memorial Hospital and returned home much improved after a period of illness.
Mrs Hubbard Frazier has returned to her Buckholts home after a stay at Newton Memorial Hospital.
Miss Marie Hooper of Lexington has accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Burkes Howard Tractor Company here.
The marriage of Miss Shirley Cook and William Lynn Bigbee was announced at a party hosted by the bride elects mother in Palestine. Miss Cook is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherwood Cook and Mr Bigbee is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Bigbee of Palestine. The wedding is set for December 26 at First Methodist Church at 7 30 PM.
Local classified style note claims Parma Radio Service repairs any radio make with a focus on lower prices. Wording emphasizes fixing radios rather than experimenting, inviting customers to pay less for service.
Miss Clydelle Waston of Texas City spent several days in Cameron this week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Walston and other relatives here while on her vacation. Herald Want Ads Pay Dividends.
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