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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
47
Two fishermen aboard a dory on a cold night hear Christmas hymns drifting from shore. One man, fed up with Christmas, admits tunes lift spirits and temper his mood, while his companion argues music restores Christmas feeling and hope before heading home. Martha Banning Thomas. 1933. Western Newspaper Union.
On Christmas Eve a stranger asks a traveler to help repay a wrong by gifting a family in need with $1000, keeping the act secret as penance for a cheated mining claim. The tale, recounted by Katherine Dejmán in 1983 via Western Newspaper Union.
The growing use of living Christmas trees for outdoor holiday decorations is praised as a spreading idea that communities compete over, with the friendly, generous spirit of sharing seasonal cheer noted as a benefit to all who pass by.
A safety note suggests placing a pinch of sand in the bottom of paper lanterns containing lighted candles to steady them and reduce the risk of disaster.
Government inspectors at shipping centers scrutinize Christmas trees sourced from gypsy moth affected regions to prevent pest dispersion and protect habitats.
Mrs Fred Johnson hosted a Friday bridge party at her Cameron home revealing the engagement of her sister Katherine Lovick to Temple businessman George Peck. Lovick, educated in Cameron, daughter of E B Levick, enjoys strong local ties and was named the American Legion Edwin Hardy Post No 9 Sweetheart. The couple plans to wed Christmas morning at First Presbyterian church and reside in Temple.
James Lanning of Rockdale is identified in a short social note noting a hostess who chose a pretty Christmas motif for decorations and carried it through all appointments.
The Christian Missionary Society met Monday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Robert Harris at Mrs. Joe Casey’s home. The venue featured Christmas themed decorations. Mrs. Verge Woolley led the program assisted by Mesdames Ray Burke, Raymond Beard, M. Kilian, Guy Slocomb and James Adams with Mrs. W. G. Harsha favoring them.
At the close of the meeting a hostess offered a salad plate and hot tea to attendees. The brief note records a simple refreshment moment following the gathering.
The women of St. Rita's circle will not convene this week and plan the next meeting for January 3 at 3 PM at Mrs. Albert Matula's home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sapp expect their children home for Christmas. Attendees include H. M. Sapp of Galveston, C. M. Leadwyrler of Waco, Clarence Sapp of Houston, and A. T. Epperson of Fort Worth.
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