17 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
1
A Christmas meditation on virtue and charity. The writer urges living by humility and generosity, recalling Bethlehem’s holy example and the joy that lights the season. It contrasts worldly concerns with kindness, urging readers to lift others and pursue meaningful deeds.
At Red Bank Oil Company No 1 deep test on Gramm farm near Rockdale two drillers Charles Farris and Bill Haelbig died when an elevator from the crown block descended crushing their skulls. Haelbig witnessed the tragedy and died as a result of injuries. Farris funeral services were held in Rockdale.
With Christmas approaching, Cameron expects a strong shopping period as sunshine lifts spirits. While year sales run above normal, farm production lagged, subsidies are pending, and November rain kept business subdued, the forecast calls for improved conditions if weather stays fair.
J C Wood announces fifteen lettermen from the 1936 Yeo man traveling squad will receive jackets at the Ada Henderson School banquet. Six squad youths earn sweaters, and two student managers plus a scribe receive additional sweaters.
The American Legion to hold its annual Christmas party at the Legion Hut in Wilson Ledbetter Park on December 29. The evening will feature games refreshments and other entertainment with a full program to be announced next week in The Herald.
Cameron public schools will dismiss for Christmas holidays on Tuesday December 22 and resume January 4. A Christmas program will be held in the C. H. Yee High School auditorium Tuesday morning before classes dismiss.
Children still request dolls play furniture and toy household appliances for girls while boys seek cowboy outfits and mechanical toys year after year according to Santa Claus demand patterns.
The Herald proposes The Yoemen Bowl an annual New Year event to aid the Community Chest. It would invite top district or out of district teams and perhaps all stars from across the state, with profits shared among competing cities after expenses. Admission would be by donation or property value.
Horstmann Brothers Tire Store has moved into the former Michalka Motor Company building one block north of the fire station. The remodeled site accommodates Terraplane automobiles and offers modern conveniences, better service, and closer relations with customers.
H. Williams of Rockdale was crushed under a heavily loaded Red Banks Oil Co truck late Saturday night after catching a ride and attempting to exit. He was taken to Cameron Hospital for treatment.
Annual Episcopal Church services will begin at 11 20 p m on Thursday December 24 with sung Christmas hymns and a short address by Rector J P Love. The pastor invites all to join in celebrating the birthday of the Babe of Bethlehem.
The Future Farmers group votes to beautify Buckholts School grounds but lacks funds for shrubs and asks for donations of cuttings. The cuttings will be rooted and transplanted in spring after a meeting that included visitors Joe Slovacek and Mr. Kahler.
The county Interscholastic League approved dates for the Senior and Junior Girls and Junior Boys Basketball finals and scheduled playground ball volleyball tennis and rural senior track for Saturday March 20 with remaining events March 26 and 27. Previous plan had March 19 and 20. T. N. Wood notes rules for no interscholastic teague events stay the same unless opposed.
A Christmas pageant titled Bells of Bethlehem directed by Mrs. Eber Flinn and Mrs. Frances Cox will be presented at the First Baptist Church this Sunday evening.
The Yeomen defeated the Odd Fellows 19 to 0 under a frosty sky to claim their first regional championship in city history. Key plays featured Joe McLean’s 16 yard TD run, Dero Underwood’s 30 yard return, and Turner’s extra points. Coach L C Wood’s squad, after a rough start, finished the season undefeated in district bi district and regional play.
Christmas services at the Presbyterian church were announced by Rev. C Acrey. The 11 o clock hour will feature a meditation sermon. Night services include anthems and yuletide hymns directed by Mrs. W T Hefley. A Christmas offering for aged ministers will be taken. A Wednesday 7 PM Sunday School Christmas tree program led by Mrs. Meta McCown will be in the basement.
A. F. (Allen) Guess, after three years with Magnolia Petroleum under Jesse Brock, opens a Magnolia service station at 7th and Travis. The shop sits on the former Dr. M. C. Sapp home site now moved. Guess offers tires batteries and accessories with washing and greasing racks. It is touted as the largest and most modern in the city and will be a certified Magnolia station offering only Magnolia products.
The Yeomen football banquet will be Friday at 7 50 PM in the gym. Only 200 tickets available, must be bought by Thursday noon. Paul Tyson of Waco will deliver the principal address as fifteen 1936 squad lettermen receive sweaters for the first regional win in school history.
A. C. Boeker died at his home near Ben Arnold on Tuesday night December 8 and was buried Thursday at Ben Arnold. He was an early settler and prominent farmer in the area and was well known, with many lamenting his passing.
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