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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
5
Miss Bennie Bailey and Bill Morriss of Temple married December 18 1948 at her parents home in a candlelight ceremony. Rev L L Morriss of Cameron officiated with a Christmas themed decor and a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Temple with both families attending a reception and celebration.
Charlie Martin Lamar Shafer June Westbrook Aoys White and Jack R Wilkerson are listed as enrolled at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in Milano.
Miss Helen Spurek daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank F Spurek Buck holts married Henry E Janicek Burlington in a candle light ceremony at the Catholic church at Marak November 24 1948 at 8 am Father Ben Holub officiated the double ring service.
Miss Helen Halpain daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Halpain of Cameron married Denson Gobel Kirk son of Mr and Mrs Gobel Kirk of Bentonville Ark December 18 1948 at Judge Dan Tysons home with a single ring ceremony The bride wore a baby blue street length dress and a white carnation corsage Mrs Kirk worked at Cameron Pastry Shop before the wedding Mr Kirk a U S Army veteran and the couple left Sunday for Bentonville where he is employed
Mrs Hugh Ridout was hostess to a surprise birthday party for her husband on his birthday Saturday night December 18. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sherwood McClaren and boys Rev and Mrs Adrian Coleman Mr and Mrs Clarence Simank Mr and Mrs Heber Tindall Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson Mr and Mrs Wesley Pratt and son Mr and Mrs Chester Hobson Joy and Richard Glenn and Mr and Mrs Jake Elliott. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served. The cake was a three tiered decorated birthday cake. Tables were set for games of 42.
Milton Bowen and Lilian Parker were married December 20 at the First Baptist church in Cameron with Rev. L. L. Morriss officiating. Miss Parker wore a sky blue dress with black accessories. Attendants were Mrs. Minnie Corbin and Mrs. Jed Parker. The groom, son of Buddy and (Mrs.) Corbin, works in Cameron and they will reside there. Pfc Hollis Smith of the air corps, visiting from San Antonio, plans to report to Keesler field in Biloxi in January.
U. S. Army sergeant Jake Richards, stationed in Washington, returns home for the holidays, sharing time with family and friends.
Fred Angell left Friday for a visit with his three daughters in California and plans to spend the remainder of the winter there.
A reunion of the Dick Ford family took place December 25 1948 at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Johnson in Cameron. Thirty five relatives attended a Christmas dinner and included J H Ford Bristow Oklahoma J D Ford Prairie Grove Ark G W Ford Cleburne Texas J W Ford Galveston Rev D E Ford Houston and H P Moorman of Houston plus two sisters Mrs A J Johnson and Mrs J D Kennemer. Absent were A R Davis Pomona Calif W R Ford Drumright Okla and B B Ford Silida Calif.
Local notes list numerous holiday visits among residents and families. Shenandoah visitors, Cameron and Corpus guests, plus Dallas and Houston connections, highlight a season of family gatherings and extended visits across area households.
The new troop met Monday night December 27 1948 with leaders Wells Smith and J R Poole at Cameron Water Company office. They studied the scout path and pledge and learned to tie new knots. Sam Hohenstein shared memories of his life as a soldier and guide. Next meeting set for Monday night January 3 1948.
Sheriff Carl C. Black requests public cooperation to stop fireworks in the mercantile area after numerous complaints. He notes youths enjoy the noise but warns of dangers and condolences for grieving friends and citizens, urging restraint during funerals.
Cameron reported 2 inches of rain Tuesday morning with drizzle through noon. A cold front may clear skies as L. W. Smith of the Community Public Service Company notes a 51 degree low and a forecast of lower thirties by Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Will Harris and their daughter from Wilson are visiting the homes of Mrs Walter Harris and Mrs Alice Mode in Cameron for the holiday season.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Finley and their Houston children spend holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Theo Burnett in Cameron and visit other relatives.
Mrs. George Graves will visit her son Tom Graves and wife and her brother John Mangum and wife in San Antonio for the holiday season.
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