History Club Meeting Enjoys Humorous Anecdotes and Spelling Contest
The History Club met with hostess Mrs. Thomas J. Denson. Members shared jokes and anecdotes, then participated in a Webster Blue Back Speller contest led by captains Albert Green and Wm. Henderson. Mrs. John Martin won a silver caster prize amid a salad and ice course.
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History Club
Thomas J. Denson
John A. Smith
Oxsheer Smith
Charlies F. Swift
Tom Henderson, Jr
Fritz Fahrendorf
James Baskin
Roy Baskin
James Watson
R. H W. McIntosh
Louise Hogan
Wm. Sedelemeyer
Erie
Penn
Albert Green
Wm. Henderson
John Martin
Birthday Dinner for Commissioner N H Butts
Mrs. Harvey Chamberlain hosted a birthday dinner for her father, Commissioner N H Butts, at her Walkers Creek area home. A turkey dinner followed by cake with lit candles and the first slice containing a dime signaled good luck. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. S B Denson and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dobbing from Cameron pool.
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Butts
S. B. Denson
Harvey Dobbing
Cameron Poo
Mrs West Young Dies at Thorndale Home
Mrs West Young daughter of former Commissioner W A Allcorn died at her Thorndale home Tuesday at 8 AM and was buried Wednesday at 10 AM. Her husband Mr Young is a half brother of townsman R S Wiley. Mr and Mrs Wiley attended the funeral and stayed in Thorn dale after the service.
Revival success noted for Rev Walter Harbin at Somerset
The Nashville Christian Advocate reports a revival in Somerset Kentucky led by Rev Walter Harbin with A C Watson directing songs. Over one hundred conversions and reclamations, forty five family alters formed, and forty new members admitted to First Church with more expected.
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Walter G. Harbin
Cameron Methodist Church
Nashville Christian Advocate
Somerset, Ky
Walter Harbin
A. C. Watson
First Church
Harbin
Cameron
Presbyterian Auxiliary Plans Mission Week At Church
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met Monday afternoon led by Mrs. W. G. Gillis. They scheduled a week of Prayer for Foreign Missions at the church from February 3 through February 10. An all day program with dinner is planned for Friday February 8 at the church.
Missionary Society Holds Bible Study Session
Members of the Methodist Missionary Society met in the church basement for Bible study led by Mrs. R. H. McIntosh who read Joshua chapter one. New books, 1200 Bible questions by J. J. Hill, were distributed to members. A brief business session was led by President Mrs. Pope Sapp.
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Methodist Missionary Society
R. H. McIntosh
J. J. Hill
Pope Sapp
Baptist Circles Hold Royal Service Lessons
Circle one of the Woman's Baptist Mission Union met Monday at Mrs. Elbert Martin's home with eleven members and one visitor. Mrs. Bertha Brewer led Legion in Royal Service. Circle two met at Mrs. JM Mauldin's home with ten members and two visitors, lesson in Royal Service led by Mrs. Geo. A. Thomas. Circle three met with Mrs. Ed Adams. Flight members attended and Royal Service was led by Mrs. Wm. Henderson. Circle four met with Miss Clara Thomas. nine members were present. Mrs. Conn Miler.
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Circle One
Woman’s Baptist Mission Union
Elbert Martin
Legion In
Bertha Brewer
Circle Two
JM. Mauldin
Lesson
Eo. A. Thomas
Circle Three
Ed. Adams
Flight
Wm. Henderson
Circle Four
Clara Thomas
Conn Miler
Bridge Club Honoree Hosts Gold Trimmed Gathering
Mrs John Watson hosted a Friday bridge party for four tables. Honoree Mrs Eugene Hanszen of Dallas attended as guest of honor. The rooms featured gold and silver ligustram berries, tables held floral progressions, and each player received a floral name and partner. A turkey luncheon with candle salad was served and place cards provided light humor. Table awards were cut by Mesdames Buck Bonds, Charles F Swift, Paul Webb and Giles L Avriett.
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John Watson
Bridge Club
Eugene Hanszen
Dallas
Mesdames Buck Bonds
Charles F. Swift
Paul Webb
Giles L. Avriett
Priscilla Club Meets for Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. Oxsheer Smith hosted the Priscilla Club at 3 p m on Thursday. Sweet peas decorated the parlors and needlework plus conversation filled the afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Smith's mother Mrs. Chas F Swift of Gardiner Maine and several members with a salad plate and hot chocolate served.
Girls Sewing Club at Maysfield School
The Maysfield school girls held their Friday sewing class led by Miss Gladys Henry the County Home Demonstrator. They enjoy the work and plan to continue through the summer with members who have gardens or chickens entering the clothes contest.
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Maysfield School
Gladys Henry
County
Ladies Hear Bryan Speech From Dallas Broadcast
A Dallas broadcast program at the First Presbyterian Church featured Hon. William Jennings Bryan with Mrs. Lawrence hosting at her parlor. Ladies heard the Bible True address clearly via a Federal radio setup while a subsequent evening gathering of men listened to Bryan's political outlook.
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Bettie Merrin
Meta McCown
James Watson
Geo
C. Childress
Jeff Kemp
R. H. McIntosh
E. A. Cochran
Ww .c. Lawrence
Agnes Chambers
Messrs
John Watson
O. L Kidd
R. B H. McIntosh
Tom Hendersy
N. Green
Fifth Sunday Missionary Rally Held in Yarrellt
The 5th Sunday Missionary Rally took place in Yarrellt last weekend with Rev. S. Hutcherson of Cameron delivering two addresses on church mission and Biblical tithe doctrine. County Clerk H. M. Roark spoke on Parental Responsibility while Mesdames Henderson and Hutcherson represented the Women’s and Young Peoples Work. County Missionary F. E. Springer directed the program, leading to the calling of a student pastor Rev Haley of Baylor University for the Yarrellton church.
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Yarrellt
S. Hutcherson
Cameron
H. M. Roark
Mesdames Wm. Henderson
E. S. Hutcherson
Cameron Chapter to Welcome State Worthy Grand Matron Visit
The Cameron Chapter Order Eastern Star will host an official visit by Mrs Norton Brantly Welborn the State Worthy Grand Matron from Somerville Texas on next Tuesday. Preparations are underway for a pleasant and profitable visit with many visitors expected to greet her. Mrs Welborn has local Masonic and personal friends in Cameron who will join the welcome.
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Cameron
Eastern Star
Nortin Brantly Welborn
Somerville
Texas
Cameron Chapter
Milam County Texas School District Seeks January Term Start
A Milam County patron letter argues for moving the school year start to the first Monday in January 1925. The proposer claims 100 percent enrollment, reduced salaries borrowing, fuel savings, and less necessity of child labor in fields, avoiding holiday losses and sparing rural children from inadequate clothes. A patron invites criticism or discussion through the president or other channels.
Our Country's Menace: Bureaucracy as Taxpayer Threat
An editorial warns that government overreach and growing bureaucracy threaten the nation. It criticizes expanded state and federal functions and calls for immediate expenditure reductions, noting the budget system may curb encroachment but remains vulnerable to growth driven by taxes.
For Sale Chevrolet Truck and Wood Loads
Chevrolet truck in good order for sale. Contact J. C. Burke or call 402. Heater and cook wood available in one dollar to ten dollar loads delivered. Cash only, no credit. Telephone 756, Stp.
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Chevrolet
J. C. Burke
Telephone
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promoted For Health
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a kidney cleaner to prevent aches in the kidney region and bladder disorders. It claims the drink neutralizes urine acids, supports normal kidney activity, and is inexpensive and pleasant to use with water.
For Sale or Trade Cow Horse and Saddle Trade
One good cow horse and saddle offered for trade in on a Ford car. Telephone or see Ed Harris in Cameron Texas.
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Ed. Harris
Cameron
Texas
For Sale Feed and Cedar Posts in Texas
Feed in any quantity including Corn Oats and all kinds of hay. Also single car of cedar posts. Contact Henry Harris Heicen Heimer Texas. 3921 For sale northeast half of block Hefley Heights. Owner Mrs Lora Gillon 3311 Drexel Drive Dallas Texas.
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Henry Harris
Heicenheimer
Texas
Hefley Heights
Lora Gillon
Drexel Drive
Dallas
For Sale 1920 Oakland Six Touring Car
1-1920 model Oakland Six Touring car with new battery and practically new casings in good running shape. Priced at $100.00.
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Oakland
For Rent and Land for Sale Ad Offerings
Office space for rent fifteen by forty feet with double walls, contact number 2565. Up stairs large desirable room with southeast corner, phone 412. Land for sale one hundred seventy seven acres panhandle cotton farm four miles from Sudan Texas on Santa Fe railroad, 150 acres cultivated, good water and improvements. Due to other business sell for 1000 cash with balance on terms. Address owner Box 211 Lorenzo Texas.
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Panhandle
Sudan
Texas
Santa Fe
Lorenzo
Cameron
Tracy Highway
Cameron Machine Shop
Michalka
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Society News
Jeff T. Kemp
Mrs West Young
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Baptist Circles
Priscilla Club
Girls Sewing Club
Bryan
Taeland
Green
Shandies
LaGranre
Georrir Mn
Lea
Welowane
Milam
R. B. Brady
S. C
Johnson
Wolf City
John, B. Dodson
Cameron, Texas
Grippe
Hubert Hefley Motor Co
J. B. Rogers
Worcester Brothers Market
Sam Harrell
Jones
Prairie
C. H. Clifton
Rockdale
Thomas Drug Store
A. Griswold
T. C. Stafford
L. G. Roberts
Hearne
D. D. Peyne
Taylor, Texas
Decker Motor Company
de Morse
AMA
Ray Robinson
Milam County
L. L. Blaylock
France
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