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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
24
Seven year old Jack wakes on Christmas Eve to find a burglar downstairs. He phones for police, the thief is captured, and a reward is awarded to Jack amid the festive chaos. The tale blends wonder with a police reveal and a holiday payoff.
A tribute to Mrs Idella Ethredge first from grief to faith. The message recalls her devotion to family friends and service to the sick while awaiting resurrection. The obituary notes she died on November 16 1941 and rests in the Lord with scripture promises of eternal life.
Sweden marks Christmas with December 24 celebrations featuring fish dishes and rice porridge. The festive customs center on family gatherings and regional dishes reflecting Swedish holiday traditions.
Mrs Roy Hensley hosted a miscellaneous shower for Nila Faye Allen at her home Friday night. Guests in the receiving line included Mrs Joe Gerick Norma Jean Mc Elwrath Mary Ellen Cottle and Dorothy Jean Lewis. The party featured Christmas decor a tree and yellow carnations and bridal games with advice to the bride. Prizes were won by Mrs Jeff T Kemp and Norma McElwrath and presented to the honoree.
Guests arrived as gifts were placed under the tree. The bride opened the gifts and thanked each guest for kindness. The hostess served chicken salad sandwiches cookies candy and hot chocolate attractively arranged. The couple will marry on December 22 and live in Corpus Christi.
Joe W. Trulove of Temple and Mildred Pritchard of Thorndale were married Monday at 4 p.m. in the County Judge office with Judge Jeff T. Kemp performing the ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Temple.
Christmas offer promises Electrolux cleaners at low prices with easy terms. Contact details include Cam eron Hotel No. 251 and a remembered Pearl Harbor reference.
Following the new wartime quota, the Red Cross roll call restarts Thursday amid heavy needs. P. W. Davis of the American Legion announces a breakfast before a city canvas, as Dr. James Watson is notified of the increased county quota. The Legion had led the first roll call after the Armistice.
Ralph Wiley of Rochmond Virginia visits his mother Mrs Bob Wiley for the holidays and will join a Wiley family reunion in San Antonio on Christmas Day with all the children and their families expected to attend.
The Vogelsang community quickly reached its emergency Red Cross Roll Call quota and residents continued to respond. Mrs. Bergum said they were ready to report Tuesday, while Rockdale was reported first to reach its quota.
Mrs Carl Walzel formerly of Cameron and now in Sam Antonio has accepted a position aligned with the National Defense program as typist at Duncan Field. Mr and Mrs Walzel are both employed there. Mrs Walzel is the former Miss Mary Beth Price.
Mrs W T Walker of Maysfield transacted business in Cameron on Monday, reflecting routine local commerce.
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