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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
13
A hearty rainfall brings relief to Branchville residents. The piece notes school activity with staff and students traveling, mentions Myrtle Tyson returning home after a successful year and Inez Henson back from Austin. Irvin and Herman Harlan return from A&M for vacation. several girls head to summer school and families welcome or bid farewell to relatives and friends.
Misses Mary White and Mary Ethel Massengale spent the day with Miss Sarrah Harlan last Thursday.
Girls and Miss Dorothy Foster enjoyed a horseback ride. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith attended graduation exercises in Waco Tuesday night. A. J. Smith goes to A M to join a twentieth reunion homecoming. Mrs. M. R. Looney visited her daughter at Buckholts. Misses Francis and Edith Smith hosted an all day party with a noon spread of spring chicken, pickles, salads, iced tea, cream and cake, then an outing to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
The B Y P U Zone held a Sunday afternoon meeting at Branchville church. Representatives from several churches attended. Program included addresses by Lemmons and Gillis, solos by Inez Evans and Cornelia Gunn, and a study on summer encampment plans for a youth program. Little Mary Ruth Porter visited Cameron with grandparents T L Randolph.
L. L. Henderson has rented the Looney store and installed a well stocked selection of goods. Cecil Judkins will serve as clerk for him.
Mrs Mack Fox entertained a group of friends with bridge at her Thirteenth Street home. The setting featured yellow lavender and green florals with colonial style score pads and favors. High score won by Miss Wyllene Hyde. low by Mrs Trent Newton. Out of town guests included Mrs Fontaine Flinn, Mrs Cecil Warner, and Mrs W M Blair.
The Hutcherson Baptist Y M P U program planning committee met Monday afternoon with leader Mrs. Roy Law eleven members present. President led devotional from first Samuel and prayer followed. The group discussed June plans and methods to encourage daily Bible reading. A social hour with candy concluded the session. Names present include Mrs. Roy Law Mrs. Don Slocomb John A. Smith Lora Cole Ida Byrd Mayfield Johnnie Reese Laurita Evans Mildred Compton Dorothy Kidd Mary Frances Blaylock Maurine Leonard.
On May 18 the Mexican Baptist Church baptized nine members with others to follow. The church has paid one hundred dollars on a one thousand dollar note and pledges totaling two hundred dollars remain. Gilbert Rubio Jr and Santos Navo returned from the Texas Mexican Industrial Institute after completing the first term and praise the experience. Prof. E G Dominguez, former editor and translator, visited Cameron twice and last time dedicated the new Mexican Baptist church. he serves as president.
F. A. Hernandez, formerly claim officer for the Mexican Baptist Convention of Texas, has taken a post as claim officer at the General Mexican Consulate in San Antonio.
Milam County Texas sheriff L L Blaylock announces a public sale of three Milam County tracts tied to Commercial National Bank of San Antonio v. T E Neeley and L H Posey. The sale, set for the first Tuesday in July 1928 at Cameron Court House, will be held between 10 am and 4 pm for cash to the highest bidder as property of Neeley and Posey.
Milam County native Geo Young, recently elected at the Chicago General Conference as a Methodist bishop for the colored denomination, preached to the local colored congregation Sunday night. The service drew several white friends in attendance.
Mrs. F E Box of Brownwood returned to her home Saturday after a very pleasant visit in the home of Mrs. H C Keith.
A promotional blurb promotes a product A WOL or A VOL as a harmless remedy for headaches dizziness and general pains. It claims quick relief with a money back guarantee and offers 25 cent packages at local druggists with instruction to buy today.
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