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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
5
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with trips to Dallas, Houston, Austin, Waco, Georgetown, and other Texas towns. Names include Lola Hearrell, Pauline Green, Dorothy Gallaher, Louis Gohmert, and Ed Lovick. Odds and errands stretch across the week with McLane’s grocery promos sprinkled throughout.
Miss Vertna Davidson of Waco a Baylor student spent the weekend in Cameron with Dr and Mrs G B Taylor and Jack their son was also home for the weekend Mr and Mrs John Calvin Jones and two children are visiting her sister Mr and Mrs Sam Hefley Friends of Mr and Mrs Grady Stidham will be grieved to know that Myrtle their oldest child is critically ill with pneumonia and Grady Jr is quite sick with flu complications
Friends of Mary Frances Green report she is dangerously ill this week and they hope for her speedy recovery.
The home talent production Old Fashioned Mother returns to Caldwell Tuesday night February 21 after recent runs in Cameron and Westphalia. J A Lindle notes the revival aims to promote the Little Theater concept, praising the cast led by Mrs Joe Lindle and Frances Kunz with strong turns by Henry Michalka Leo Werner and Alphonse Sutter.
The Southwestern University Choral Club will present a program in Cameron on Monday night February 20. The annual concert draws local interest as residents anticipate the choral company’s appearance with pleasure.
The Globe Man will be at Max Collins in Globe this Friday and Saturday and next Monday to take clothing orders. The Herald advert announces the date to greet the trade. Collins has bought a shoe line and will remodel the store to be more attractive and better equipped for men.
The Art Exhibit will be held in the Ada Henderson School Auditorium instead of Mr Josephs office. It opened Wednesday and runs through Saturday. On Thursday night grammar and high school pupils will display pictures. The public is invited. the exhibit will also be open Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs Eber Flinn hosted the Mr and Mrs Bridge Club at their Hefley Heights home for a heart party Tuesday night. Guests received valentines tallies as couples partnered. winners drew favors from red paper baskets after bidding hearts. Mrs Bert Miller won high and received a red heart box of Norris chocolates.
The Texas Company agents led by J. H. Primm initiate a year long advertising drive in Cameron. A modern Texaco drive in station is now under Gaston Barmove management as part of the dealer boost.
The Episcopal Church group of ladies meets each Monday and will begin a mission study course in addition to their regular work next week.
The Cameron History Club met at Mrs. E. A. Flinn's home with Miss Katherine as hostess. Mrs. Triggs and Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell led the program on St Valentine Day origins and foreign criticism of the United States. An art exhibit was noted and the meeting place moved to the Ada Henderson School building. Mrs. Jeter lectured on parliamentary law. A salad plate with tea was served.
The ladies of Christian Aid met at the church for a Bible lesson led by president Mrs. Jim Neinast. Next Monday they will gather for a lesson led by Mrs. Kilian.
Jack Hearrell of Crockett spent the weekend with his mother Lola Hearrell. Ruth Kemp of Rockdale spent the weekend with her parents Judge and Mrs Jeff T Kemp. Oxsheer Smith and Irvin Clary of Citizens National Bank attended a Dallas bankers meeting. The Robertsones drove to Dallas Saturday and Cameron Sunday. Mrs H F Smith and Mrs Vernon McIntyre returned from Smithville visiting Mr and Mrs H F Smith. Ida Foy and daughter Evelyn returned to Fort Worth after visiting sisters Mrs J Petruy and Mrs F A Marek.
Mrs Steve Salach and her son Robert Lee are visiting her sister in Ca' Springs.
Mrs John Dobbins hosted the As You Like It club at her home on Wednesday at 3 30 with guest Mrs W L Hightower of Waelder. The rooms were decorated with japonica flags cherry trees and hatchets hinting the 22nd of February is near. A luncheon followed after sewing.
A large vase of japonica is arranged among a bank of cherries encircling the centerpiece. A salad plate offers chicken salad, cheese souffle, crackers, nut bread, cherry mousse, and angel squares for guests.
Genevieve Krupicka four years six months died at home Wednesday at 12 30 am from pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the residence and later at the Lutheran church in Buckholts with Rev Hagar of Temple officiating, burial in Tepe Lutheran cemetery. Survived by her parents Vince and wife and several brothers and sisters. Hundreds attended the long funeral procession. Green Bros Cameron conducted arrangements. Vince Krupicka, a prominent local farmer, and family well known.
A Gas Pep meeting is planned at the courthouse Monday night at 7 30. Gas enthusiasts and Cameron Booster are urged to attend to boost signups toward 500 contracts. Members are to bring neighbors to sign and expand support for the cause.
Waino Ketonen retained the world champion title by beating Vic Miller in a three fall match here Tuesday night. Ketonen won the first and third falls with the double wrist lock, though Miller pinned Ketonen in the second fall. The crowd hailed Ketonen as a local favorite after another strong performance against Miller and Karhunsaari.
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