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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
2
The article argues advertising benefits both advertisers and the public. It cites a National Distribution Conference finding that increased demand lowers distribution and production costs, expands markets, and reduces costs for consumers. It notes modern ads through newspapers and magazines reflect progress and philanthropy.
The passage urges every citizen to act as a home town booster. By supporting local business and community efforts, individuals improve both communal welfare and personal growth. It argues that collective enthusiasm would magnify opportunities and elevate everyone.
A fragmentary line from an early piece contrasts canned heroic tales with the speaker's own lived experiences, suggesting disillusionment with tales of grand exploits. The voice questions credibility of adventure stories against personal reality.
The writer notes E. W. Howe and others in various walks feel life is dull while inventors and scholars turn routine work into adventure. For the romantic, daily events gain Arabian Nights proportions, and weather forecasts hint at more summer. Some men are wise, some otherwise.
A collection of wry quips on chores, technology, practicality, and social quirks. Observations on hygiene, currency of expediency, red tape, hobbies versus work, gender and youth, and a Russian brain institute projected to fail due to lack of specimens.
Local residents including Gardine Lesovsky Aeden Al ford Cameron Erwin Pugh Ben Arnold joined a Galveston weekend excursion to see the Bathing Girl's Review. Other Cameron area visits include Pinkney Jackson and wife with his mother Mrs H A Jackson, and several Tuesday business visits.
Mrs. S. Graham and her son Carrol Graham are visiting this week with Mrs. Graham's mother Mrs. J. M. Strickland of the Friendship community.
Billie Newton, who has been attending State University, returned home this week.
Misses Kathryn Robbins and Mary Virginia Atkinson have returned to Austin to enter Summer School after spending the weekend with their home folk in Cameron.
Fred Young, who has been attending Southwestern University at Georgetown, returns home after completing his second year as a student at the institution.
County court opened Monday with Judge Jeff T. Kemp presiding. The case of Paul Scheihing charged with negligent homicide was set for June 18.
Members of the Country Club will hold a basket supper this Friday at six o'clock at the Country Club. The event invites all members to contribute meals and enjoy the evening in a social gathering.
Fresh vegetables advertised at MecLane's market with a contact number 205 and a brief callout to fresh produce.
Mrs. Bert Westbrook of Kenedy returns from the S W T T C college spring session in San Marcos with six weeks at her parents’ home after making the honor roll. Miss Lucille Dickard of Ruston La visits Mrs. W O Triggs before heading to Austin for University of Texas summer school.
Mrs Lillian Tuttle West spent the weekend with her mother and left Saturday for Waco to teach mathematics at Baylor University and pursue her master's degree.
Miss Eloise Rogers comes back to Waco Monday following a pleasant visit with her home folks.
Polytecnic High School of Fort Worth teacher Miss Bill Fay Brogdon is hosted by her brother S. E. Brogdon. Cameron shoppers from Rockdale include Pauline Rowntree Mary Frances Murphee Mrs H R Murphree and Mrs Kemp. Milam County Probate Court names Ada Luce guardian for Emmett Jessie and G C Williams with bond set at 1600. appraisers W W Chambers Miss Lucille Butts and W G Gillis named.
John Havlik Sr was named guardian of the estate of Joseph P Havlik. E W Hood Roy Baskin and W H Stafford were appointed appraisers to value the assets and property involved.
Louis Gohmert returned to Cameron on Friday after a week with his parents in Cuero Texas. Reverend W H Pruett a former Milam County resident has moved to Cameron and will make his home there. Mr Pruett comes from Prairie Lea.
Elaine Jackson came back this week from Thorndale after completing a very successful school year as a teacher in the public schools.
Bartle Crenan appointed administrator of the estate of Frances P. Gleason deceased with bond set at 5400 dollars. Joe Cahill Ray Mc Atee and William McSherry named as appraisers.
The will of A L Graham, deceased, was admitted to probate. Rebecca Graham was named executrix without bond. Walter Newton, Roy Law and L L Blaylock were appointed appraisers.
The will of D T Pruett, deceased, was admitted to probate. P E Pruett was appointed executor without bond. Claude Moses, Scott Davenport and Guy Cook were appointed appraisers.
The Minerva Parent Teacher Association's barbecue drew a large Cameron turnout with several candidates present. Gilbert C. Tindall, formerly with the Auditorium Hotel, has joined Deering Hotel in Temple and will help launch Temple’s first modern hotel. He is known as a sportsman and was selected by the Interscholastic League of Texas to referee athletics in the state and will play golf at Temple.
In district court Thursday morning Karl Davenport pleaded guilty to six forgery cases and received two years in prison for each count.
Mrs. F Turner and family move into an apartment at the Elmo Vaughn home after a Thursday morning fire damaged the Fancher home on Isl and Austin, severely injuring their prior residence.
Miss Bess DuBois will depart Sunday for San Antonio to visit friends. After several days in San Antonio she and friends will travel to Laredo for a week before returning to San Antonio to stay with Mrs. Wilson Gunn for an extended visit.
Miss Clara Thomas travels with her aunt Mrs. George A. Thomas to Houston where they will be guests of Clara's sister Mrs. Tom Law.
Mrs. Mary Houston, a teacher at North Elm School, departed Cameron Sunday for San Marcos to pursue school work during the summer term.
A fragment urges residents to attend a meeting and express their views. The note emphasizes participation and the chance to decide future action. No specific date or location is readable beyond the general call to attend.
Morning Prayer and sermon at 1 o clock at Episcopal Church. Sunday school scheduled for 9 45 a m with service notes and routine worship for the day.
Belton Journal editor F. B. Russell visited Cameron on Sunday with Dr. A. E. Ballard, in interest of Belton Sanitarium. Russell, a community figure, was born in Milam County near Cameron and enjoyed reunions with friends, dropping by The Herald office for a short visit.
Rev. J Schroeder celebrated his first mass in Tours Texas for the newly ordained priest born in Tours where his parents reside. Attending were Rev Geo Apel of Cameron Rev Theodore Drees Taylor Very Rev J B Gleissner Bryan Rev Jos Pelnar West Rev J Urbanoski West Christopher Precker Tours pastor and a large crowd attended.
St Monica's Church announces summer services with early mass at 7 a m and high mass at 9 a m. Weekday masses also at 7 a m led by Rev. Geo Apel, pastor.
Milam County Baptists are urged to attend a special meeting on Sunday June 10 at 3 pm at First Baptist Cameron Tex to decide whether to hold an encampment in Cameron or Milam County. The city park may be used free and the swimming pool may be available at no charge.
The First Baptist Church will host a Rally Day on Sunday June 10 starting at 7 50 am with a prayer meeting. The 11 am service will be a membership service aimed at reaching all members. B Y P U groups meet at 6 30 pm with regular services and an 740 pm program featuring orchestra music a cross themed film scripture and music. The pastor delivers the sermon to close the day. H P Black educational director provided a bass solo of Messiah at the evening service.
Sunday School attendance remains strong with 9 45 every Sunday and plans for continued growth all summer. Junior choir to perform solo next Sunday night, with a hoped for big turnout. Special musical numbers from visiting singers noted, including Miss Jessie Guffey and child soprano Master Guffey. Pastor away in Georgetown this week but to return for both services. Epworth League and Junior society to meet at 7 00 Sunday evening.
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