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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
4
The Fourth Annual Stunt Night will be staged at Yee High School auditorium on Friday evening in Cameron. Four classes compete for a prize of a beautiful picture, with the winning class presenting the artwork to the high school. A full program appears next week.
Milam County basketball teams meet at Lawless Green Field Friday and Saturday February 3 and 4 to decide the county championship. Rockdale Thorn dale and Yeemen lead the field with Yeemen a touch ahead. Games start Friday at nine, with 35 and 25 cent admissions both days.
The Presbyterian auxiliary held Monday meetings in four circles reading from the foreign mission book. Circle one with Mrs. B Wilson had nine, circle two with Mrs. Dan Tyson four, circle three with Mrs. F Lesovsky five, circle four with Mrs. J L Coleman four. Next Monday the ladies plan to meet at the church.
Farmers in Branchville report steady progress this spring while hoping for rain. Brother Jameson visited to fulfill his Sunday appointments, bringing regular church and community notice to residents.
The B Y P U held a missionary program Sunday night that drew interest and attention from attendees.
A community gathering notes many Walker's Creek people joining Sunday night services and expresses gratitude for their help and welcomes their return.
The Calvert tennis team played a tight match last Thursday afternoon against Miss Sarrah Harlan and Miss Dorothy Foster. The score ended in a tie, and observers say the Calvert girls will likely become champions with continued improvement.
Mr and Mrs Frank Harlan and their little daughter were weekend guests at the home of his father A Harlan. The Harlans had not visited in some time and were warmly welcomed. Mr Harlan moved to Houston in 1925 to work at the Ford plant and has received several promotions, enjoying his role. Friends are pleased by his career success.
Mr C F E Porter serves on Cameron jury this week. Voss Harlan Joe Foster Roy Yates and Ervin Harlan were in Cameron on business Monday. Miss Raley returned home for weekend. Mrs C E Porter and Mary Ruth traveled to Waco Saturday. Walter Henson ill but improving. There was a literary program at the school house Friday night. B Y P U officers held a business meeting Monday night. Hugh Looney and family from Teachers Examinations. Teacher certificates exams will be held in Cameron next Friday and Saturday February 23 and 24. applicants who filed with County Superintendent before January 20 should meet at Ada Henderson building at eight oclock Friday morning. Only second class certificates available from these exams. no permanent certificates without college training.
Miss Kathryn Harlan is home from a visit to Houston and Bryan were here visiting relatives on Sunday.
Most residents attended the Sunday funeral for R B Mayes, reflecting the community’s respect and sorrow. The service brought together family, friends, and neighbors to X and pay final respects.
Mrs Geo A Thomas entertained the As You Like It Club at her home on Wednesday from three to five. Guests brought handwork and enjoyed chatting and sewing with several Valentine contests. Each guest received a postal card to write a verse for amusement. Miss Clara Thomas assisted in serving stuffed crabs pear salad crackers and Charlotte rouse.
Mrs. M W Longmire hosted a birthday dinner at her Gause home Sunday to honor her husband Mason Longmire and sister Mrs Giles Pugh of Cameron whose birthdays are close. Guests included J T Timmons and mother Mrs M F Hines J M Timmons Ima Hardcastle Bernice Jeanne Longmire and Dalton Pugh with Giles Pugh of Cameron.
John Guffey, an eight year old with noted promise, will sing Calvary by Rodney at the eleven o'clock Sunday service at St John’s Cathedral. George Geake, director of the cathedral boys choir, hails him as a rare find and promises delight to listeners. The public is invited to attend. John is grandson of J W Guffey of Cameron and son of T E Guffey in Albuquerque.
The Federation of Missionary Societies met Tuesday at 3 pm in the Baptist church with 52 present. Mrs. Love presided and a short business session preceded a program featuring a violin solo by Miss Mildred Clinton and talks on church work from various church representatives.
A gathering of local residents at Judge John Watsons home featured a bridge game where Mr. Young led for men and Mrs. Greene for ladies after a few hours of play. Mrs. Watson served a salad plate with tea as guests including Mr. and Mrs. J C Young and others enjoyed flowers and ferns decor.
A collection of light satire and quips about politics wealth and social habits. The items joke on senators wealth President Coolidge and fashion while poking fun at wartime bonds and apartment life with playful wordplay and ironic twists.
A student students at Rutgers faced stress as exams approached. Organ music was played to soothe spirits, but one line erupts with Willie Morgan declaring he will go play the organ, adding a dramatic twist to exam anxiety.
Mrs P T Ramsey sponsor for Epworth Hi entertained members at her home last Friday evening with indoor games and a late bow followed by hot chocolate and cake.
The Cameron Treble Clef Club entertained the Rosebud club last Saturday at Mrs. Ben Atkinson’s home. Miss Eu lala Avcock presided, discussing the opera Il Trovatore. Performances included piano, vocal, and cornet solos by local members, with several readings and a quartet.
The February 6 1928 program at First Baptist Church Cameron includes 10:00 Rev Odell Jameson devotional 10:30 Rev O J Cole pastor the Responsible Man 11:00 Rev R W Leazer Tempe address 11:45 round table and field reports 12:15 lunch 1:15 board meeting and Ladies Meeting led by Mrs O M Bean with address by Mrs J C Martin
The ladies of the Christian church gathered at the church for a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Jim Neiast. Mrs. Ray Burke then led a Bible lesson that drew a large crowd.
Last Tuesday evening Basset Watson a valued employee of Texas Power and Light Co entertained other members of the club at his home.
Rental notice for a furnished two room apartment with southeast exposure. Contact phone 280. Listing under Mrs. J. M. Eplen at 24-1.
A Cameron Texas home is offered for sale at a bargain. Interested buyers are directed to contact W O Triggs for details on the best improved place in the city.
A recalled old time remedy, Sage and Sulphur Compound from Wyeth’s is touted as a simple, inexpensive way to darken gray hair. Applied with a sponge or brush, it darkens strands over a few uses, leaving hair darker, thicker and shinier with a youthful appearance.
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