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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
5
Plymouth unveils its 1961 line with new silhouette and luxury interiors. The display runs Saturday at Schiller Motor Co Green Motor Co and Duncum Motor Co with advanced Safety-Flow ride and hyd flow shock absorbers for a softer, safer drive.
A list of Yarrellton residents and friends visiting relatives in nearby towns is given. Several funeral attendees for Joe Gibbs are noted at Yarrellton church with burial at North Elm Cemetery. Other updates mention illness and a hospital recovery of Frank Griffin.
Mr and Mrs Phil Russell of Dallas and Mr and Mrs W T Hefley of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs George Hefley of Corpus Christi were recent visitors in the home of Judge and Mrs Dan Tyson.
Rev B N Scott and family dined with John Thweatt. Women of the church hosted a 42 party at Albert Triggs home. Jimmie Thweatt family to move to Hearne for grocery work. Paul Kieke and wife of Austin visited Thweatts. Kiekes were in a Columbus car crash last week. WSCS and church women plan meetings with Mrs Jess Wise and Mrs Roy Weems.
Sgt James A Cryer son of Mr and Mrs J A Cryer Cameron visited Cameron Herald. He is stationed at Kelly Field San Antonio having served eight years and three months in the armed forces. He served in China India Burma and the Pacific. He works with the Army Air Ways Communication System as a radioman. His wife Dorothy Koch and daughter Kathy live in San Antonio.
The Gibbs family expresses sincere appreciation for acts of kindness during their father Joe F Gibbs illness and death and thanks friends for floral offerings and support.
R. J. Sloan and his daughter Mrs. John Ryan of Cameron return from a visit with relatives in Houston Dickinson and Texas City. In Houston on December 21 Mr. Sloan celebrates his 80th birthday at granddaughter Mrs. Geo T Moore's home with many relatives and friends. He reports a wonderful trip and many nice gifts.
E. J Payne of Route 4 visited his sister Mrs. G. M. Goodwin and spent time with friends during the stay.
Rev Solomon and family relocate to the Cameron Presbyterian Manse on North Central. He accepted the post at First Presbyterian Church to fill the vacancy left by Dr W R Hall who moved to Fairfield in July 1950. Solomon’s return strengthens local civic and church leadership. he will lead Communion on Sunday January 7 at 11 A M and invites the public to attend.
Donations continue for the W. O. Angell family whose home and furniture were destroyed by a Sunday fire. Contributors include Mrs. Guy Rivers with a kitchen cabinet Chester Mayes a table Highway Barn $27 J H Holloway $10 Herbert Harber $25 and Batte town Baptist Church $38 plus a mattress. The family seeks cooking utensils clothing and any money food or clothing donations at Mrs Homer Lee Harris home or by calling 962-1.
Edward F. Zarosky son of Mr and Mrs Frank Zarosky of Cameron enlisted in the U S Air Force as a private for four years. He will complete processing at Waco and be sent to Lackland AFB for basic training and assignments. Mrs Annie E Wilson welcomed visiting relatives over the holidays.
The Seventh and Eighth Grade girls form a Homemaking Club under Miss Sproull. They met three times to discuss cooking sewing and hair care. A play on how to receive guests was planned. Two sports clubs were organized sponsored by Mrs Leona White and Don Ross.
Mrs. J. H. Sapp of Houston visited in the home of Mrs. J. L. Barmore this week.
On Friday evening at seven thirty James Elrod was honored with a surprise birthday party by Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Stewart at their home near Milano. Guests played forty two and canasta, prizes awarded to Mrs. A. W. Rettig Mr. Anton Hanel and Mrs. H. N. Tate, and James Elrod won a large gift box and birthday cake.
Mrs. John Matvyastik of Clarkson recently entertained the Cameron 42 Leisure Club at her home. Yuletide decorations set the holiday mood. High score went to Mrs. August Kunz with second place to Mrs. B Balhorn. 84 prize to Mrs. Leo Laake. table cuts to Mrs. F L Slama, Mrs. Leo Laake and Mrs. B Balhorn. Hostess aided by her daughters Mildred and Rosalie served congealed salad, fruit cake and coffee.
Friends and relatives held a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Delta Luce at her home 605 East 2nd Street on Wednesday January 3. Attendees included Mrs. Allice Choate Mrs. J W Beale and son Howard Mrs A B Hamstor and daughter Judy Mrs C C Perry and baby and W T Wells.
Charlotte Pembroke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman A Pembroke, hosted a Sunday December 31 surprise party at home. Attendees included Ruth Heath Joyce Nicholson Theresa Carr and Elizabeth Newton. Mrs Pembroke served a chicken dinner and a pink and white three tier cake.
Twin sisters Billie and Bobbie Price celebrated their 14th birthday at their North Travis home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Price. January 3 gathering drew 52 guests who danced played games and enjoyed cake and candies. The four tier pink and white cake bore Happy Birthday Billie and Bobbie with rosebud toppers.
Cameron C Squad beat Hearne C 17 to 14 in Hearne Gym on January 4. Cameron Freshmen won 25 to 20, leading at halftime 13 to 8. Starting Cameron players included Witt Clark Rettig Perry Heitmann and Eanes Beal Matyastik. coach listed as Den Ross.
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