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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
4
A brief notice lists the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for the Cameron Herald with no further details. The document appears as a concise organizational snippet from the historic paper.
Mrs. Charles D. Lay leads the Brownsville Music Club in a Christmas concert at the Presbyterian church. The program featured Mozart Wagner Gounod and seasonal solos by Mrs Tucker and Captain Keene with violin by John McCleary. Accompanist Nora Lane supported a balanced, well rehearsed performance reflecting strong musical training.
The Parent-Teacher Association schedules a 3:80 p.m. meeting January 16 in Yee High School Auditorium. The discussion centers on a topic vital to mothers of grammar and high school students, with a large parent turnout urged to support school improvements through cooperative effort.
Circle one met with Mrs. Ernest Egvert Monday afternoon and heard a lesson led by Mrs. Ben P. Atkinson. Circle two gathered at Mrs. H. R. McFadyen’s home with Mrs. John Edwards leading the Bible study. A social hour with refreshments followed each lesson. Circle three held no meeting.
The Baptist Woman's Mission Union met at the church for a seven day week of prayer for Baptist mission workers with leaders announced for each day. Milam county officials joined Mrs Mattie Springer for a turkey dinner hosted at her Lone Star Hotel with a large menu and expressions of appreciation. The Music Club met with new members welcomed and a program of piano and vocal performances followed by refreshments.
Mrs J H Bush demonstrated Snowdrift by the Southern Cotton Oil Association of New Orleans and offered a prize for the best cake. Fifteen excellent cakes were entered by pairs. Louise Atkinson and Loraine Chastine won stationery, Elsie Tyson and Loreine Pleatl took second prize.
Miss Sallie Kate McLane hosted the Forty-two Club on a Thursday afternoon with six tables in play. The hostess, assisted by Mesdames Robert McLane Hayden Lawrence and Jeff Avera, served a salad plate with hot tea to members and guests. Present were Miss Winnie Henderson and Mesdames Buck Bonds J L Clinton Paul Webb James Coleman Charles McDermott J B White Giles L Arriett and C F Swift of Gardiner Maine.
Saturday afternoon Sigma Phi and Kil Kare Clubs were entertained by Miss Sallie Kate McLane with a forty two party. Several guests enjoyed the afternoon with club members through a series of contests followed by a refreshment plate served by the hostess with help from her mother and sister.
The Watson home in Hefley Heights hosted Friday evening’s Heart party for the Christian Endeavor members and friends. Hostesses were Mesdames John Watson J R McFadyen and Miss Gladys Henry. Guests enjoyed games and sweetheart cakes iced with pink and hot chocolate. Officers listed include Henry McFadyen president Reba Young secretary Paul Watson treasurer and Jean McFadyen Gardine Le soveky as program leaders.
Last Friday night the Intermediate Christian Endeavor group from the Presbyterian church hosted a Hearts Party at Mrs John Watson's home for members and guests. Miss Gladys Henry directed a Hearts game using six branded dice with Hearts on each, awarding a red heart token to the winner. Hot cocoa whipped cream heart cakes and candy filled boxes accompanied the entertainment, with music and a prize board before guests departed at ten o clock.
Four tables of forty two players hosted by Elwood Atkinson providing a jovial sendoff before his trip to Austin for winter study. Mrs. Atkinson served a salad course with hot chocolate and cake after games. The Women's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Pope Sapp as president and approved reports and officer changes.
Mr J T Fretwell and Mrs Oda Bryant wed at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 by Judge Jeff T Kemp. Relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and wished the couple bon voyage on matrimony. A separate note recalls a bridge gathering at Lee Moore home with games and a special Palace of Sweets collations.
A cake baking contest stirred the Junior Domestic Economy Class at Miss Frank Duke Hightower Yee High School on Wednesday afternoon.
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