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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
12
The Rev. Geo Apel reflects on the birth of Christ as a timeless Savior who humbly came to redeem humanity. He portrays the sacred drama from manger to cross and invites believers to relive the angels’ joyous news on Christmas morning.
Census figures show Milam County rising from 441 in 1880 and 1632 in 1890 to 3341 this year, increasing county population by about 14 000 in ten years and placing Old Milam at the forefront of growth. The 1900 Methodist assignments include Milano Cameron Rockdale Davilla Maysfield with Rev. J B Cochran presiding elder. Miss Grace Wyman to Joe L Hefley ceremony set for Dec 26 1900 in Cameron Baptist church.
Last Saturday Tracy precinct held an election on liquor sales and the result showed a 50 vote majority for prohibition. The Cameron city council met with limited attendance. Aldermen Westmoreland and others present and fines imposed for unexcused absences. Cameron reports growing taxes, new banks, and several brick stores planned or near completion as population surpasses Calvert and Marlin in Central Texas.
The widow Halderman and her daughter Sheila, with little money for Christmas, give a geranium plant to Jane McMurray who is unable to help herself. The plant passes to others, inspiring the gift chain as Jane redirects the gesture to comfort Jimmy Miner in Mercy hospital.
Mrs Earl Burke hosted the Triangle Bridge Club at her home Monday night. Due to illness, substitutes Mrs Dero Jenkins Rockdale Mrs Harry Hinton Oklahoma City and Miss Goldyn Burke joined. Five games were played with Mrs Jenkins high and Miss Burke low. Prizes included a sachet and embroidered tea apron. Table favors were Santa Clauses with homemade candy. guests enjoyed salad plates coffee and fruit cake.
Pastor E S Hutcherson argues from Luke that modern society still pushes Christ aside and urges believers to make room for Him in home, social, and business life. He calls for aligning actions with Christ’s teachings to honor the birth of Jesus.
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