20 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
1
A voice reflects on thirty six years since birth in Texas, lamenting modern excesses yet declaring Christmas a renewal of innocence. The piece invokes scripture and the Star of Bethlehem to urge inner peace, kindness, and the race toward better selves. It ends with Mary’s example of contemplation and hope.
Rev. Ces Apel pastor of St Monics church writes to The Herald praising the paper and wishing the staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He hopes the Herald can publish twice weekly in 1929 if daily publication isn’t possible and commends the staff for courtesy.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Hesse 68 died at her Burlington home on December 14 1928 were held December 15 1926 at St Michael Catholic Church. Born 1860 in Colorado county she left Texas roots with a large family and six sons four daughters surviving. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Members of the Country Club and their guests attend a Christmas dance at the club house Tuesday evening. Each member may invite one guest who must present an admittance card from Mr. George Graves. Music by Dewey Wright and his Arabians, a ten piece orchestra. Decorations by the arrangements committee: Basset Watson Bob Dyer and Albert Collins.
The Cameron Herald presents a Christmas edition featuring over 800 letters from children to Santa, the largest such feature printed by the paper. The issue also showcases numerous advertisements dedicated to readers and supporters, with a note of appreciation to advertisers and friends.
The annual Salvation Army drive kicks off under the County Advisory Board with a $300 county quota. Campaign representative W. D. Pedigo notes 160 girls entered maternity homes this year, 75 percent from small towns. No further solicitations will occur until the next fiscal year. T. F. Hardy chairs the Advisory Board with J. C. Tucker and A. F. Mitchell on the committee.
Green Brothers report strong sales of Majestic radio sets this season with many units placed in Cameron homes. Nearly six sets sold this week and three shopping days before Christmas remain. Mr. Green praises the reception and forecasts a big year ahead. Advertising support is credited for favorable publicity.
Mr and Mrs Charlie McDermott sold their home on Twenty Third Street to August Gurecky and plan to build in the Country Club Addition. They hope to move into the new house by February 1.
A radiogram from Santa Claus arrives in Cameron seeking names of local boys and girls, lists of needed clothes and desired toys, promising to bring dolls, horns, balls, dishes, books, wind up toys, oranges, apples and candy for the Christmas Eve visit. He signs off with a blessing to all who invited him.
Cameron eyes a landing field to host private planes and air traffic. Hayden Lawrence and associates operate a Curtis plane on the ground for flights and advertising. A terminal would support cross state flights and refueling, reducing forced landings and boosting commerce.
The Bryant Station Home Demonstration Club won the canning contest led by the Milam County Home Demonstration Council. Prize items included an 18 quart National pressure cooker from Milam County Hardware, and a Burpee sealer from A J Matocha Hardware Cameron. Top scorers were Mrs Bruce Jennings 950, Mrs H B Plate 890, and Mrs Guido Gersbach 745.
The Methodist church will present social music during morning and evening services with a choir directed by Miss Pey. Gifts collected for the Methodist Orphanage will be placed at the altar after the sermon. A Christmas tree decorates the church and the Beginners to Junior Departments will have a tree on Christmas Eve. The Junior Epworth League assists the Mexican school with a Christmas observance, delivering gifts after meeting at the church. Boy Scouts will provide a tree.
The Cameron merchants offer strong buying advantages as Christmas shopping peaks. With well stocked stores and citywide festivities, the season promises record merchandise sales while churches and schools join in civic programs and holiday cheer.
Nu Way grocery will open here on Saturday December 22 with Frank Stewart as manager. J F Sonnenburg oversees the opening ad and prices, while Stewart, a longtime Green Brothers veteran, leads the new Nu Way system in Cameron. The national chain plans stores in Temple Rosebud and nearby towns, offering free merchandise on opening day.
Joe H. Elam of Milano died suddenly at Rogers on Thursday night. Funeral services were held at Milano church with Rev McCain. interment followed in Franklin. He was born in 1876 in Cleburne, lived in Palestine, then Milano, worked with J. B. Newton and Sons, and owned an interest in the firm. Survived by wife, daughter Marjorie, brother Pope Elam, aunt Mrs. Patterson, cousin Mrs. Mitchell, and brother-in-law W. C. Newton.
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