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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1927

Page

10

Miss Jennie Tyson Hosts Delightful Bridge Club Evening

Miss Jennie Tyson entertained the bridge club at her parents home with light duty tables and a salad course. Martha Lou Hooks won high score, presented a vanity. Lois Burnett received consolation.

Jennie Tyson Clu BR. Tyson Martha Lou Hooks Lois Burnett Louist Denson Bill Fontaine Mary Frances Green Mary and Lois Burnett Eloise Rogers

Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles Meet for Study in Brazil

The Presbyterian Auxiliary held Monday circle meetings to study the Home Mission book An Open Door in Brazil. Circle one with Katharyn Robbins had seven present and served fruit salad tea and fruit cake. Circle two with Graham Gillis had four present and a salad plate with tea. Circle three with Jewel Barmore had four present. The group will meet again next Monday afternoon.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Brazil Katharyn Robbins Graham Gillis Jewel Barmore

W M A Session Sets Monday Meeting Details

The W M A held its regular church session on Monday afternoon with committee reports read. About fifteen ladies pledged to attend the District Rally in Waco Friday. Next Monday circles meet in listed homes including Mrs Ah Casey, Mrs McCloud, Mrs Graham, and Mrs J D Dobbins.

Waco Ah Casey McCloud Graham J.D. Dobbins

Loyal Woman's Council Meets at Church

The Loyal Woman's Council met at the church on Monday with ten ladies present. An interesting business meeting was held. The Council will meet again at the church next Monday afternoon at 3 o clock.

Loyal Woman's Council

Miss Margaret Smith 85 Dead in Weatherford

Miss Margaret Smith died at her nephew R R Phillips home in Weatherford on Tuesday January 4 at 2 oclock after breaking her hip seven weeks earlier She was aunt to C R Phillips Mrs Eugene Wallace and Mrs John West and sister to C R and J L Smith long-time Cameron residents Her funeral and burial were in Weatherford with C R Phillips present She had lived in Cameron in the 1880s and returned to Texas about 25 years ago to Weatherford baptized Baptist for 70 years and well known in the Cameron area

Margaret Smith R. R. Phillips Weatherford C. R. Phillips Miss Smith Cameron Eugene Wallace John West C. R J. L. Smith Alabama Texas The Baptist Church

New Year's Dinner Hosted By Will Vaughn Family

On Saturday Mr and Mrs Will Vaughn hosted a dinner for relatives and friends at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Harris of Salem Henry Hill Mrs L D Hill L L Blaylock James Otts and the Vaughn family. Mr Vaughn presented Mr Blaylock with a belt and scabbard from his 1926 deputies across the county.

Will Vaughn Walter Harris Salem Henry Hill L. D. Hill L L. Blaylack James Otts Vaughn Blaylock

Christian Church Service Notice

Howard Peters district evangelist will preach morning and evening on Sunday May. Janus assists as needed.

Howard Peters

Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Prayer and Annual Meeting

Morning prayer at 10 50 followed by a church meeting to hear reports from the past year and to elect officers for the new year. No sermon will be preached during the service.

Hope Lutheran Church Hosts Annual Meeting and Services

Hope Lutheran Church announces its annual business meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. all members urged to attend. Sunday service at 10 50 a m includes German worship. Sunday and Saturday schools operate as usual. Pastor W Flierl extends welcome.

W. Flierl

First Methodist Church Sunday Services Announced

The church lists services each Sunday with Sunday School at 0:45 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Senior and Intermediate Leagues meet at 6 p.m. L. J. Power is the pastor. Public invited to attend. Fine music and fellowship noted.

L. J. Power

Lutheran Service in German at Episcopal Church

A Lutheran service will be held Sunday at 2 50 p m at the Episcopal church conducted in German due to the absence of the regular missionary Rev W L Bewie of Waco Texas will officiate as the Fiell Secretary of the Lutheran Church and the local congregation awaits special guest.

Episcopal Church Fiell W. IL Bewie Waco Te Is

Burke Zawadzska Warms Buckholts Withnuptials

Miss Etoile Burke and Mr Steve Zawadzska wed on December 21 1926. Daughter of H C and Mrs Burke of Ad Hall the bride has many Cameron friends. The groom lives near Buckholts and the couple plan to reside there after a short honeymoon in Waco.

Etoile Burke Steve Zawadzska H. C. Burke Ad Hall Cameron Buckholts

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Cornelia Esslinger

Mrs. A W Esslinger hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her daughter Cornelia last Thursday evening. Guests included Dorothy Blaylock Vance Collier Corrie Collier Ethel Collins Katherine Atkinson Christine Esslinger Clifford Barmore Clarence Posey Joe Mohler and Mike Wiley. Cornelia received several pretty birthday gifts.

A. W. Esslinger Miss Cornelia Cornelia Esslinger Dorothy Blaylock Vance Corrie Collier Ethel Collins Katherine Atkinson Christine Esslinger Clifford Barmore Clarence Posey Joe Mohler Mike Wiley

Business and Professional Women's Club Meeting Notes

The Business and Professional Women’s Club met at the Country Club at 7 30 p m with Miss Rose Rischar presiding. The holiday decor and snowman centerpieces created a festive atmosphere as Miss Florence Sands and other guests attended. The minutes were read and two new members, Flora Kestenbaum and Mattie Kinard, were elected. Miss Sands spoke on Federation highlighting benefits of joining. The club reports 7 510 members in the federation.

Country Club Rose Rischar Florence Sands Dallas State Federation Club National Federation of Women’s Club Daisy Leake Temple State Federated Clubs Tom Wright Ollie Moody Temple Club Arline McDonald Stewart Shaw Shaw Floy McLane Flora Kestenbaum Mattie Kinard Miss Sands

B. P. W Club Grows Rapidly with National Representation

The B. P. W Club, seven years old, reports representation from 44 states and rapid growth. Miss Sands of Holland's Magazine in Dallas brings experience to the sport line. Miss Laake discusses Federation, with next month's sublet to be debated at a large attendance meeting. Luncheon, paper sack stunt, music by Mrs. Jon Casey, and a new committee including Mrs Meta McCown and others were named.

Althoit Miss Sands Holland's Dallas Miss Laake Jon Casey Meta McCown Cora Cammer Maude Boles Susie Slone Velma Montgomery Lucille Butts

Cameron Texas Adopts Ordinance Regulating Interior Electric Wiring

The Cameron City Council enacts rules governing interior electric wiring, licensing of electricians and electrical contractors, bonding, and an electrical inspector. The ordinance adopts National Board of Fire Underwriters standards, sets licensing requirements, and imposes penalties for violations.

Cameron Texas National Board of Fire Underwriters Secion

Death of Mr J J Copes at 69 and funeral plans

Mr J J Copes aged 69 died Saturday afternoon after months of declining health. Short services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev L J Power, with burial in Fort Scott Kansas. He and his wife ran the Hearne Hotel and are survived by his wife and one son.

J. J. Copes Cope L. J. Power Santa Fe Fort Scott Kansas Copes Hearne The Herald

Mrs. Duncan MecCall Dies at 52 in Yarrelton

Mrs. Duncan McCall aged 52 died suddenly at her Yarrelton home on Saturday January 1 1927 at 6 30 p m. Funeral services were held Monday at North Elm Church at 2 p m conducted by Rev Raley of Fort Worth. Green Bros Undertakers had arrangements. A large crowd gathered to pay last tribute. She is survived by her husband one daughter one son several stepchildren one brother one sister and her mother.

Duncan McCall Yarrelton North Elm Church Raley Fort Worth Green Bros McCall

Cameron ordinance on electrical licensing and wiring permits

The ordinance sets age and experience requirements for electricians, requires permits and detailed work plans, mandates inspection before concealment, empowers the Electrical Inspector to condemn unsafe wiring, and imposes penalties for violations. It also suspends the three-reading rule due to public necessity and takes effect upon passage and publication. Passed January 4, 1927.

Power and Light Company City of Cameron

Mad Hatter origins and oddities pocked in brief items

A proverb links a 1051 haberdasher to the phrase Mad as a hatter. A new radio picture device is said to marcel the subject’s face. A Yale civics professor suggests paying statesmen what they are worth, noting private incomes are rare. A note suggests a course in quicker street crossing to lengthen life.

Chesham Marcel Yale

Birth of Jo Ann Britton in Houston

A girl named Jo Ann Britton was born January 3 1927 at the Baptist Sanitarium in Houston weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces to Mr and Mrs J L Britton. The family formerly lived in Cameron. The father is employed as a cashier for the Santa Fe and is now a traveling freight agent with Houston headquarters.

J. L. Britton The Baptist Sanitarium Houston Jo Ann Britton Cameon Santa Fe

Card of Thanks for T. W. Aycock

The Aycock family thanks those who visited or offered kindness during their bereavement. They express deep gratitude for sympathy and support as they mourn their father T. W. Aycock, with signed acknowledgments from Maggie Lou Aycock and relatives E. M. Belk Emma Barron Ida Drew Blanche Jacobs.

T. W. Aycock Maggie Lou Aycock E. M. Belk Emma Barron Ida Drew Blanche Jacobs

Notice of Lost Cotton Receipt No 97629

Public notice that cotton receipt number 97629 issued to Oscar Sheffield on August 26 1926 by Cameron Compress Company for one bale is lost. The undersigned owner holds the receipt and warns the public not to accept or deal with it. Cameron Compress Company S E Dossett Supt.

Oscar Sheffield Cameron Compress Company S. E. Dossett

Gratitude Given for Kindness After Illness and Death

The writer thanks Drs Sapp and Rischar, neighbors, and friends for their thoughtfulness and floral offerings during the recent illness and death of her husband.

Drs. Sapp and Rischar

Thirty Nine Diseases Flag Threats to Rose Bushes

A list identifies thirty nine diseases that may attack rose bushes, signaling careful monitoring for gardeners and horticulturists. Disease names and plant health guidance are implied in the notice.

Opportunity for Fathers to Provide Car Pleasures

A fragment urges with paternal focus on satisfying family desires for car ownership and enjoyment. It presents a prompt to take action, implying a chance to obtain automotive perks enjoyed by others.

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