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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
5
A Christmas tale from a Hollywood producer recalls a French parish story. Pierre, a baker’s son in a wagon, took a Nativity figure to trade for a red wagon he prayed for in Jesus name. The rector forgave him, saying Pierre gave Christ more than the Magi by gifting Him with a ride.
The First Christian Church outlines Christmas events from December 18 to 21. A White Gift Service at Union Presbyterian on Friday distributes gifts to Cameron’s needy via a cross-church committee. A Sunday worship with carols and a candle light service follows, plus a Dallas Juliett Fowler Home gift drive and a Christmas tree with Santa in the church basement.
The Baptist YWA held a Christmas party Tuesday at 8 PM in Mrs Willis Dismukes home. One guest and seven members attended. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments included sandwiches soft drinks popcorn balls peanuts and fruit cake.
G. K. Huegatter of Rogers was in Cameron on Tuesday, recording a routine trip likely for business or personal reasons.
Sgt Willie Rose of Rockdale, stationed at Fort Sam Houston with a medical detachment, was selected by his commanding officer to attend a special course in operating the X-ray machine at the Dodd Field Induction Center Fort Sam Houston. He is the son of John Frank Rose Rt 2 Rockdale.
Cameron painter Aubrey Hooks is jailed on charges of stealing two rifles from G. W. McLain. Deputy Sheriff Carl Black arrested him after Hooks allegedly admitted taking the rifles. One gun was buried beneath a Houston home he was painting last June and another was found under a curb in the west part of the city.
Joe W Dusek of Cameron is among 347 aviation cadets from Texas leaving San Antonio for primary flying schools after finishing a rigorous pre flight course at the Aviation Cadet Center. W W Caddell of Buckholts reported Cameron Saturday on business. He owns a farm with labor shortages. Jim Swanzy of Rosebud was in Cameron Monday.
Mrs. Jewel Turpin of Buckholts traveled to Cameron for a visit on Tuesday, engaging in local social activities and errands during her stay.
A reader notes fiscal prudence using WAR BOUNDS guidance to curb current spending and build future savings. The message emphasizes delaying purchases like tires until affordable, suggesting saving now for future needs.
Mrs. M. W. Price has returned from Scott and White Hospital in Temple after a two week stay. She came home Wednesday December 9 feeling improved. Friends extend good wishes for a happy new year.
Four prisoners who escaped Milam County jail last Tuesday remain at large as of Saturday. Arthur Haynes 18 of Maysfield Charlie Wilkerson 16 of Branchville Milton Cook from Lowa and Walter Stillwell a negro soldier were named. Haynes and Wilkerson faced robbery charges for Cameron Theatre. Cook was shot during a Thorndale robbery and captured near San Gabriel. Stillwell AWOL from Arizona army camp was treated for a head injury after a cafe assault. Authorities say they escaped by cutting through cell blocks after obtaining tools from the outside.
Allied strategy frames Japan as permissible to delay decisive action until Germany falls. Former Ambassador Joseph G Grew warns the plan risks danger. German aim to press the United States against Japan while Europe remains unsettled. South Pacific fighting described as a holding war with Allies to press forward.
Six hens at Ideal Poultry farm just surpassed one year of trap nest records. Each bird laid over 500 eggs with totals from 301 to 225 eggs, a rare yield. Another two hens soon joined the high producer group. One fowl in Stephenville’s Tarlton contest totaled 301 poists, equal to 801 twenty four ounce eggs in 357 days.
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