Christmas Reflections from Cameron Pastor Holt
The message recalls the birth of Jesus and invites readers to imitate the shepherds and wise men in praise and goodwill. It urges unity, peace, and charity this season, ending with a prayer asking the Holy Child of Bethlehem to dwell within every heart. ROY D. HOLT, Pastor Christian Church of Cameron.
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Bethlehem
Jesus
God
Christ
Roy D. Holt
Christian Church of Cameron
Student Night at Christmas at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts Student Night at Christmas on Sunday night December 29 featuring college students home for holidays. Rev. L L Morriss notes the program mirrors Southern Baptist practice and aims to uplift spiritually while showcasing student work. Local coordinators include Mrs Wells Smith Mrs Eber Flinn Mrs C B Jenness Programme decorations Earl Moseley refreshments J H Angell welcome Winnie Henderson music James Heffington ushers Jack Hardy publicity.
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First Baptist Church
L. L. Morriss
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptist
Morriss
Wells Smith
Eber Flinn
C. B. Jenness
Earl Moseley
J. H. Angell
Winnie Henderson
Francis Cox
James Heffington
Jack Hardy
Curtis Doyle Jr Born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Phipps
Mr and Mrs Curtis Phipps announce the birth of a baby boy at St Edwards Hospital on December 12 1946. The infant weighs 4 pounds 14 ounces and is named Curtis Doyle Jr Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter Senkel and Mr and Mrs Clay Phipps of Cameron with the mother listed as Leona Senkel.
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Curtis Phipps
St. Edwards Hospital
Curtis Doyle, Jr
Walter Senkel
Clay Phipps
Cameron
Leona Senkel
Textbook Work Praise Brings Letter to W T Hanes
Dr A M Long president of the State Board of Education thanks W T Hanes for advisory service on Texas public school textbooks. The note lauds his year of work and hopes for continued achievement benefiting the state and its schools. A child’s Christmas request follows in a separate affectionate missive seeking gifts for herself and a friend.
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A. M. Long
State Board of Education
Valley Mills
W. T. Hanes
Cameron Schools
Text Books
Public Schools of Texas
Schools of Texas
Texas
Assistant Supervisor Frances Micha Improves After Surgery
Frances Ermis Micha of Newton Memorial Hospital, Assistant Supervisor, underwent an operation last Wednesday and is reported to be improving.
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Frances Ermis Micha
Newton Memorial Hospital
Mrs Edwin Adams and Daughter Shop in Cameron
Mrs Edwin Adams and her young daughter from Buckholts were seen shopping in Cameron on Monday, as local residents noted a daytime outing in town.
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Edwin Adams
Buckholts
Cameron
Burlington Postmaster Resigns to Become Rural Carrier
Postmaster Felix Krause of Burlington resigns effective January 1 to take over the rural carrier route. The route has been filled temporarily by L. W. Sample, who plans to move to Austin after purchasing a business. Krause\ud transfer creates a post office vacancy to be filled temporarily pending Civil Service Commission examination.
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Felix Krause
Burlington
T. C. Lamb
L. W. Sample
Sample
Austin
Krause
Civil Service Commission
Christmas Parties Hosted by Lena Baskin at 42 Club and Delphian Chapter
Lena Baskin served as hostess at the 42 Club Christmas party held last Thursday and hosted the Delphian Chapter Christmas gathering on Tuesday this week.
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Lena Baskin
42 Club
Delphian
Olney businessman Otto Deitrich visits Cameron
Otto Deitrich of Olney Texas traveled to Cameron Tuesday as a business visitor.
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Otto Deitrich
Olney
Texas
Cameron
Riley Appliance Owner Visits Houston on Business
K. V. Riley of Riley Appliance Company traveled to Houston this week for business engagements and meetings.
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K. V. Riley
The
Riley Appliance Company
Houston
Honor Roll Second Grade Students Listed Alphabetically
A lengthy roll of names appears, listing Bailey Adramn through LaNelle Kuehl as second grade honor roll recipients. The page catalogs numerous students including Janice Bridges Betty Lorene Conley Bobby Ray Elliott and many others, reflecting a large class achievement.
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Carter Collins
Johnnie Moseley
Barbara Ann Collins
Henry Clore
Elwanda Holland
Jeff Burkes
Emory Camp
Don Wayne Esslinger
Joe Frank Greenlees
Charles Harris
Tim Kennedy
Billy Knipp
Grover McCullin
John D. Reichert
Jimmye Rae Colburn
Kay Cox
Patricia Gandy
Sandra House
Dorothy Kelly
Rita Reid
Carol Ann Sanders
Barbara Jo Young
Christmas reflections and local notices from Cameron region
A Christmas message urges true Christian conduct through the season while local items note Royal Jeter visiting Cameron and moving to Houston with his family, and the Galveston couple returning to San Antonio to settle. Royal Jeter, a machinist, will relocate after purchasing a Houston home. Mr Sprayberry remains with Wright Oil Company in Texas.
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Galveston
San Antonio
Mr. Sprayberry
Wright Oil Company
Royal Jeter
Cameron
Jeter
Houston
Mr. Jeter
San Antonio Couple Weds in Cameron
Miss Margy Dennis daughter of Mrs J C Wilson and Don Sprayberry of San Antonio son of Mr and Mrs Jim Sprayberry of Cameron were married in Cameron December 18 1946 at 10 30 am at First Baptist Church parsonage Rev L L Morris officiating in a small ceremony with close relatives and friends. The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Attendant Doris Mae Sprowl wore gray and pink. Best man was Ronald Grover from Pendleton. Groom served in the Air Corps for 37 months and is the youngest Sprayberry son. Those attending included the bride’s mother and the groom’s parents W B Skelton and Don Slocomb. They honeymooned in Houston.
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Margy Dennis
J. C. Wilson
Don S. Sprayberry
San Antonio
Jim Sprayberry
Cameron
First Baptist Church Parsonage
L. L. Morris
Doris Mae Sprowl
Ronald Grover
Pendleton
Sprayberry
Thomas Jefferson High School
Troy High School
Buckholts Business Visitor Reports Cameron Stop
W. C. Eickenhorst of Buckholts visited Cameron on Monday for business matters. He met with local merchants and discussed market opportunities during the midday stop in the city.
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Cameron
Bon Ton Bakery Plans New Cafe Opening
Fred Jackson owner of Bon Ton Bakery will soon announce a cafe opening connected to his coffee bar. He installs modern food handling equipment and booth seating along the west wall. Jackson formerly ran kitchens at the Baker Hotel Dallas and previously operated a cafe here. The bakery has been a great success.
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Fred Jackson
Bon Ton Bakery
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Baker Hotel
Dallas
Mayor McCullin Extends Special Invitation to Public
Mayor McCullin invites the public to attend a forthcoming event or gathering, urging community turnout and participation in a civic occasion. The invitation emphasizes open access and collective engagement with city affairs.
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Cis Cox
McCullin
Frazier Family Vacation Visit to Cameron
G L Frazier and family from Corpus Christi are visiting relatives and friends in Cameron. Mr Frazier works in civil service in Corpus Christi and is now on vacation.
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G. L. Frazier
Corpus Christi
Cameron
Mr. Frazier
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Lear Santa
Noice
Annette
Love
Fred Lazer
David Hayes
Dwight Hughes
Lawerence Tiller
Anita Archer
Dawn Bevan
Caroline Cummings
Flossie Pearl Lunsford
Millie Jian McCall
Barbara Pumphrey
Patsy Seeton
Wilma Baldridge
Tom Collins
Louise Cowdray
Wayne Cowdray
Joyce Edmonds
Freddy Fleischer
Ruth Heath
Charles Heitmann
Ben Lee Kennon
Joyce McLain
Nick Nabours
Edward Neeley
Joyce Nicholson
Lawanda Raney
Jane Sanders
Billy Tindall
Gloria Blake
Betsy Coleman
Dicky Denson
Frederick Graves
Nilwyn P. Heffington
Don Howard
Carole A. Matula
Rose Marie Mariastick
Elizabeth Newton
Kenneth Stufflebeme
Betsy A. Vogelsang
Joyce Wilkinson
Bobby Witcher
Thomas Chamberlain
John Morris Duncum
Clyde Greenlees
Donald Obermiller
Alton Sauford
Emmet Streetman
Helen Armstrong
Patsy Ann Bell
Joan Biscup
John Carrol Marshall
David McLain
Donald Rose
Beverley Freeman
Ann Hinyard
Nancy J. Lawrence
Ben Hubert
Dick Jenness
Billy Joe Reynolds
Allen Schiller
Franklin Stewart
Ronny Wade
Barbara Jean Aigner
Martha Ann Collins
LaVern Dodson
Jane Henderson
Gloria Jean Jackson
Rose Marie Komer
Minnie Tomez
Bobby Biskup
Ann Bradbury
Andrea Brady
Barbara Colens
Die
Jack Southern
Minister Church OF Christ
W. C. Eickenhorst of
You
Yuletide
Milam Hotel
E. C. Schmidt
Pettibone
DR. E Rischar
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