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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
11
Hundreds of school patrons, friends and families heard Dr. R. E B. Dickerson at the Methodist church deliver the Bac calaureate sermon. The following program was rendered.
The First Methodist Church in Cameron Texas hosted a program led by Rev H G Kenney and Rev Wallace Jones with Miss Lucille Dickard as processional and recessional performer. Dr R E Dickenson of SMU gave the baccalaureate address followed by scripture and hymns The Lord is My Shepherd and Come Thou Almighty King were sung by the congregation and class.
Oil valued at nearly 16000,900 from shale deposits in New South Wales is reported with 40,000,000 tons located two years ago and new lower grade shale with vast resources. New Zealand uncovers peat deposits with heavy oils for fuel and disinfectants. A new magnifying device enlarges fingerprints twenty diameters aiding police investigations.
Outdoor garden cultivation in Sweden uses electric soil heating to accelerate lettuce readiness this spring. Tests aim to verify ground temperature aligns with rising air heat. Government foresees profits of $50,000 annually from a new process converting worn-out bank notes into writing paper.
A chemical compound that fireproofs wood and paper without harming their properties has been developed in Norway. A wood house treated with it withstood repeated fire tests, and wallpaper and hangings treated similarly are now fireproof. Reductions of 40 to 60 percent in automobile operating costs are reported in France due to acetylene fuel. An auto generator plant provides a steady carburetor supply, and the motor runs on acetylene only. Sol L. Wright of Crowley La introduces a tough barb rice head, praised as the Burbank of the rice fields.
Mrs. J. L. Coleman and her young son Jim Jr. have come back after spending time with relatives in South Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Auburn Casey of Sour Lake spent time with his mother Mrs. E M Casey this week, sharing a family visit influenced by their travels and home ties.
W. B. Cochran seeks appointment as administrator of Charles M. Williams deceased in Milam County. The County Court will hear the application on June 6 1927 at Cameron Court House. Notice requires appearance and contest if desired. Official seal and clerk signatures recorded.
Wilson Leatherman Miss Hattie Chandler and Mr A F E Brogan of Cross Plains were married at the Baptist parsonage Tuesday afternoon May 31 1927. Rev E S Hutcherson performed the ceremony. The bride is well known in Cameron having resided here for a number of years. She wore a blue and grey frock with matching accessories. The Herald extends congratulations to the happy couple.
Mrs W A Heath celebrated her daughter Iva Earl Heath's seventh birthday last Thursday May 26 with about thirty guests. Games were played plus other party activities during the event.
The lawn scene directed by the hostess and assisted by Misses Vivian Lackey, Sylvia Smith and Charles Heath led guests into the dining room. A white birthday cake with seven lit candles carried seven wishes. Nas turtiums and Shasta daisies decorated the house as ice cream cones and cake were served. symbols were awarded to Clayton Dierr, Elizabeth Fanning, John David Heath for a button, thimble, and nickel respectively.
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