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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
5
The piece argues against the notion that rural churches must die and move to city churches. It urges loyalty to country congregations, noting city appeal draws members away, and invites readers to visit Walker's Creek to see active rural church work. Deacons and wives were entertained Tuesday night by the pastor.
After a church business meeting the group enjoyed social games and refreshments. The pastor praised his deacons for their fine work and fellowship.
Last Tuesday week the deacons except Uncle Jimmie Chamberlain and the deacon’s wives went to a called Baptist convention in Waco. Dinner was taken to Lovers’ Leap in Cameron Park where others joined in the fine cats. Also Mrs Hawes and daughter Frances and Mrs Starrett Hickman joined from our community.
A committee led by Bro. Hutcherson and Mr. Black investigated a summer encampment. At a B Y P U and 8 58 meeting the report was adopted. The same panel will appoint subcommittees to run the encampment and elect officers. The event is set for August 20 to 25 and the church urges strong support in Milam County.
Under the new president Miss Lois Mack the union hopes for growth in numbers and spirit and to accomplish much good in the future. She was the first president after the organization and aims to lead again with church backing. W. M. U. study course noted.
Study course is in session and volunteers express hope for good will from the effort. Several ladies are taking the manual as part of the program to aid the community.
Friday night the B Y P U is going to Wayside Inn hoping for a large crowd of young people. Little Misses Catherine and Lois Delehunty of San Angelo visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Delehunty and will spend most of the summer with them. Mrs Mosley, known in the community, visited morning services and is believed to be living in San Antonio.
The list names Misses Marietta Boyd and Anna May Dodson and Messrs. George Angell and Vance McLain who are away or plan to depart for school. The community says they are glad for their opportunity but will miss them greatly.
A tan leather briefcase is missing containing J. B. Colt Co. data books. It lies between the residences of Ad Hall and Joe Walzer. Reward offered. Return to T. D. Scott, Box 256, Cameron.
Lewis J. Wardlaw, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, charges Gov. Dan Moody spent less than half of working hours in office through May 15 and alleges favoritism in the Highway Commission. He cites excessive general appropriations, biased spending near Houston and Abilene, and calls for public scrutiny of Moody’s administration.
A speaker argues the governor deserves a second term only if his administration passes scrutiny and keeps promises. If Moody fails, the speaker urges retirement to private life, claiming past statements from two years ago apply to him.
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