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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
4
The Cameron Herald notes its 1860 establishment and mail status under federal acts with Jefferson B White serving as editor and publisher.
Miss Viola Smith Thomas and Earl Raymond Ford Jr were married June 1, 1947 at the Thomas home in Cameron Country Club grounds. The ceremony featured a garden setting with Rev A E Rider officiating and a reception in the house garden with a five tier cake and champagne service.
The bride, a UT and Stephens College graduate, is the granddaughter of Cameron residents Mrs. George A. Thomas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard F. Smith. The groom, Kilgord Junior College and UT alumnus, studies architecture and plans a New York City wedding trip followed by residence in Austin.
Public installation of Cameron Chapter No. 553 Order Eastern Star officers occurred at the Masonic Hall on May 31. Visiting officers included Installing officer Mrs. Cynthia Mae Watt from Lufkin and Mrs. Maydee Hutcherson from Palestine. New officers: Worthy Matron Frances Hensley and Worthy Patron Roy Hensley, among others, with a social hour and refreshments following.
Miss Louise Farmer of Cameron presents about 50 Cameron pupils in a Friday night recital at Yee High Gymnasium at eight o clock. Max McClaren pianist organist from Cameron accompanies. Miss Parks of Waco handles scenery while Miss Stevener performs a musical number. Fifteen routines including Ballet Militiare Taps and various rhythms are on the program.
Hubert L. Atkinson announces his daughter Harriett to Heywood Carroll Clemons in a ceremony at 7 30 Sunday evening June 15 1947 at Maysfield Presbyterian Church. Friends of the Family are invited to a reception at the bride’s home after the service.
Mr and Mrs Dodson attended the final parade review and commencement at Schriener Institute Kerrville with their son Clyde a freshman. Fort Sam Houston officers judged the cadets as Clyde and Stewart Perkins of Cameron played in a band that won a silver loving cup for few demerits. The band joined football games at Schriener Institute and marched in the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio and the Washingtons Birthday parade in Laredo. Dan Moody delivered the commencement address with the Presbyterian choir providing music.
Mrs. Jim McGoldrick entertained neighbors Friday May 23 at her home with a Stanley party. Attendees included Mes James R L Williams Alfred Price Mattie Baggerly Sam Deer Roy Fikes Mattie Geer Vera Goldfarb Chas Matula Leland Green Jr Roy Vaugh an Adolph Matula and Addie Severs. Prizes were awarded: first to the hostess as newest bride, second to Mrs. Deer for latest birthday, Mrs. Williams for a prize, plus prizes for oldest and longest married.
The event praised the fifth prize recipient as Mrs. McGoldrick, helped by her daughter Mrs. Roy Vaughan, who offered a dainty sandwich plate with cake and coffee to guests.
Mr and Mrs Truman Pembroke spent the last weekend in Fort Worth. They were joined by Pembroke daughter Charlotte who plans to live in Cameron. Mrs Pembroke is formerly Miss Lucy Bailey.
Mrs. S A Cottle Mary Ellen Cottle and Bernice Lester shopped in Dallas Tuesday.
Mrs. George Gilmore of Minerva made a visit to Cameron this week, sharing plans and social calls during her stay.
Parma Radio Service advertises repair for any radio make with a focus on quality and lower charges. The notice emphasizes dependable service and cost savings for customers seeking immediate radio restoration.
Richard Burke was honored by his parents Mr and Mrs C E Burke with a dance at the Country Club Tuesday night after the Senior class graduation. Senior class members their dates and Mrs Bodey Jones Miss Minnie Atchley and C L Canady attended the festive event with balloons and college pennants decorating the house. Mrs Burke served Dr Pepper and cokes during the evening.
David Carroll Hudson was honored on his third birthday with a party at his parents home Mr and Mrs C W Hudson. Attending were Aunt Lois Gunn of Rogers brother Ronald and seventeen little friends with their mothers. Mrs Hudson served punch and cake during the afternoon.
Mrs. Vada Jenness honored her daughter Barbara at the Country Club House with a reception after the Ada Henderson graduation exercises at Yee High School Gym. Attendees included graduates, parents, Ada Henderson teachers, C. L. Canady, and Supt. W. T. Hanes. Red and white decor fitted the class colors. guests danced and played games.
Dr Ola Dee Massie of Waco spent the weekend in Cameron with her aunt Mrs R H Johnson. They attended Memorial Services at Powers Chapel on May 25. A W Cullins, Confederate veteran, was buried there in 1867 and was Massie’s great grandfather and Johnson’s grandfather. The church grounds and cemetery are part of the Cullins plantation. The land was donated by Mrs Virginia Culling Sheffield who was buried there in 1933 with her father.
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