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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
8
Burlington Texas December 27 1026 the Commissioner's Court receives a resignation letter from John W McAtee Constable Beat No 7 effective at once The Court will meet January 1 at 10 for approving bonds and may appoint a successor to fill the vacancy.
A quip notes that many husbands seek guidance from nearly any woman but their own spouse. The line underscores domestic irony about trust and advice within marriages.
Cameron residents enjoyed a Christmas season gathering at the Cameron Country Club hosted by the Blue Bird Choral Club under Miss Eloise Rogers. The event featured festive decor, tea service by Mrs. A. J. Triggs and Miss Helen Flinn, three program blocks, and performances by club members. Messrs and Misses helped with favors and page duties, while officers will be installed next Monday with strong attendance expected.
Miss Abbie Eugen Battie and Mr. Lee Barbee Shipp were married at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday December 25 at 9 30 am with Rev L J Power officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Doreus Batte, is a former Yee High School student known for her bright personality. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W H Shipp, recently moved from Kentucky and works with the Peter Company. They plan to establish their home in the W B Minor residence.
Last Sunday afternoon the Young People’s Service League drove to Hearne for a joint meeting with Cameron Calvert and Hearne leagues. Hearne members led the program with Bishop Quinn as speaker. An evening service drew a large congregation as Bishop Quinn preached an inspiring sermon.
The children and grandchildren of Judge and Mrs Ed F English gathered at their home on Christmas Day for a reunion and a sumptuous turkey dinner. Participants included Mr and Mrs John Newton Mr and Mrs Will English Mrs Jas Bates Mary Jane and James Jr of Houston Mr and Mel Jim English Tulsa OK Mr and Mrs Willard English Austin.
The Sunday schedule lists a morning service at 11 00 a m with Holy Communion, a Sunday School at 9 45 a m, and a Young People's League gathering at 1 30 p m all on Sunday January 2.
The Eastern Star held a pleasant Tuesday meeting at their hall. Mrs. W. R. Newton and Miss Ruth Kemp were initiated. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kemp served pink and white brick cream and white cake squares embossed with an Eastern Star. Favors were ferns tied in the order colors. Out-of-town member Floris Criswell of Buckholts attended.
Mrs Penn Wolf hosted a Monday night bridge gathering with three tables. Christmas decorations and a bright tree framed tallies and score pads. Miss Jennie Tyson won high score and Miss Bernice Terry took consolation. guests included Miss Mary Burnett Miss Lois Burnett Callie Young Marian McCall and Mrs Katy McCall George.
The Cameron Country Club hosted its annual Christmas dance on Tuesday evening December 28. The decorated club room featured Christmas colors, a glowing fire, red and green lighting, and bright balloons. Guy Draper's Orchestra provided music as about one hundred members and guests enjoyed punch and an evening of festivities.
A holiday bridge party hosted by Misses Martha Lou Hooks and Bill Fontaine at Mrs Ella Hooks home drew guests from across Texas. Eleven tables filled the reception suite as Mrs Vernon McIntyre won high score and received bridge pads while Mrs Edwin Bigbee earned a consolation indicator. Out of town attendees included Misses Smith of Austin Frances Looney and Brooksie Nell Boyd. Mrs Vernon McIntyre from San Antonio. Mrs Hamilton Bennett from Dallas. Mrs John Pierce of Corsicana. Mrs Earl Evers from Cuero. Mrs Jack Adams from Waco. Mrs Katy George of Texarkana. Mrs Fontaine Flinn of Driscoll and Miss Penelope Foster of Beaumont.
The church ceremony united Miss Julia Roden and Mr. T A Tucker on Sunday December 26 at 3 o clock. Rev Hutcherson officiated with the bride's brother and groom's sister serving as witnesses.
The marriage occurred Wednesday uniting Miss Mebolene Murphy of Rockdale and Mr Meton Branstetter of Sharpe in a formal ceremony. The couple’s families and local friends attended the service and celebratory reception afterward.
The wedding of two Milam County youths, Miss Murphy and Mr Branstetter, took place at 4 PM Wednesday in Judge Jeff T. Kemp's court house office. Miss Murphy is from Rockdale, Mr Branstetter from Sharp community.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday January 3 at 7 30 PM at the Country Club House. National Vice President Florence Sands of Dallas and State Vice President Daisy Leek of Temple will be guest honorees. Members meet at the Bigbee House at 7 15 PM prior to the event. A large attendance is encouraged. Also reported is a Christmas Day family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs M M Johnson with many relatives from Dallas Houston Temple Cameron and other areas attending a turkey dinner.
Milam County gins reported 66 136 bales counted in 1926 crop by December 18, with 10 768 bales ginned to December 15, 1925. Basil McGregor, Special Agent.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. P. Fe. Garner. Thanks for the floral offerings are also noted. Names listed include Oscar Garney and various Garner family members.
Divine services in English at Hope Lutheran Church Bucktiolts on Sunday January 2 at 10 30 a m Pastor W Fiierl invites all to attend. Everybody welcome.
Fred B. Cable announces F. R. Dunlap from the Methodist church will teach the lesson from Mark on receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord. It opens the new year's first quarterly study and class officials expect a large crowd despite last Sunday's small turnout due to weather.
Mr and Mrs S P Cross host Christmas guests including Mr and Mrs L H Krough and Louis Jr of San Antonio, Mr and Mrs Harry Cross Harry Jr and Price Cross of Greenville, and Mr and Mrs Paden Cross of Houston.
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