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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
23
Two fishermen in a dory argue over Christmas until the sound of downtown carol singing lifts their spirits. The singing of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem softens their mood, reminding them that Christmas music can rekindle hope even amid hunger and hardship. Martha Banning Thomas.
In a western town on Christmas Eve a stranger asks a traveler to help him play Santa by secretly aiding a family in need. The man repents after a mining claim cheater’s past drives him to mend his wrong by spending $1,000 to comfort strangers, keeping the deed secret.
Mrs. Fred Johnson hosted a Friday bridge gathering in Cameron where the engagement of Katherine Lovick to George Peck of Temple was announced. Lovick, Cameron bred and a daughter of E. B. Levick, is to wed at Christmas morning in the First Presbyterian church and will reside in Temple with Peck, who works for Community Natural Gas Co.
James Lanning of Rockdale features in a note about a hostess whose decorations display a festive Christmas motif in all appointments.
The Christian Missionary Society hosted a Christmas themed gathering at Mrs. Joe Casey’s home with hostess Mrs. Robert Harris. Mrs Verge Woolley led the program, assisted by Mrs. Ray Burke, Mrs. Raymond Beard, Mrs. M Kilian, Mrs. Guy Slocomb, and Mrs. James Adams. Mrs. W. G. Harsha favored them.
The record notes the meetings concluded with a salad plate and hot tea served by the hostess. No additional actions or attendees are specified in the fragment.
The women of St Rita's Circle hold one meeting this week and will gather again on January 3 at 3 PM at Mrs Albert Matula's home.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sapp expect their children home for the holidays this week. Families include Mr and Mrs H M Sapp of Galveston Mr and Mrs C M Deadwyler of Waco Clarence Sapp of Houston and A T Epperson of Fort Worth in the Christmas gathering.
Guidance to place a small amount of sand in the bottom of paper lanterns containing lit candles when used as decorations to steady them and reduce the risk of fire.
Government agents inspect Christmas trees from gypsy moth regions at shipping centers to prevent pest spread. Local officials emphasize quarantine measures and enforcement at entry points.
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