Cameron Herald Officers and Directors Listed
New officers and a board of directors are announced for the Cameron Herald with W. O. Triggs as editor and manager and R. Hays as secretary and treasurer. Directors include J. D. Werner J. I. Jeter M. Hefley and others. Subscription set at $1.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. DP. Werner
R. I
Jeter, Hi
M. Hefley
T. 5
A. B. White
Robert McLane
W. B. Skelton
Judd G. Davis
R. A. Tag. Henderson, Jr
J. T. Parma
Political Candidate Announcements and Home Awards
The Herald publishes notices for the Democratic Primary on July 26 1924 with cash in advance policy. It lists Governor of Texas candidate Lynch Davidson Congress 6th District Luther Johnson and many local offices with a judge's report praising Cameron area homes and naming several residents for Class A and A 1 recognitions, including two Black homes noted for yard merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lynch Davidson
Congress
Luther Johnson
Harry P. Jordan
Edgar E. Witt
W. K. Galbreath, Jr. P
Criswell
Co. M. Beard
John Watson
Jeff T. Kemp
J. O. Hughes
Katherine Robbins
Druers. Rogers
Blaylock
Lions Award Ribbons In CWC Contest Here
Civic Improvement Committee chair R P Jeter presents the Homes Beaut Contest report from Wan. Three external judges inspected town homes and awarded badges to those meeting the standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Committee
The
Lions Club
R. P. Jeter
Wan
Civic Improvement
Lions
Society Dances At City Park Pavilion With Visitors From Nearby Towns
A young society gathering at City Park Pavilion featured about twenty couples dancing to Cameron Orchestra. Visiting guests included Miss Penelope Foster of Bonham and Misses Eastland of Mineral Wells. Out of town players and guests readied to tour Europe after brief visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Society
City Pars Pavilion
Cameron Orchestra
Penelope Foster
Bonham
Eastland
Mineral Wells
Lucile Camp
San Gabriel
Mildred Chambers
Austin
Odd Fellows Social Meet in Cameron Hall
The Cameron Odd Fellows held a pleasant social gathering in their hall Friday evening with a large turnout. Noble Grand Fletcher R. Dunlap presided as Hon Charles L. Gibson spoke on Odd Fellowship duties, Judge John Watson delivered a cheerful address, and several brothers shared remarks. An elaborate spread followed as committees managed the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Odd Fellows of
Cameron
Fletcher R. Dunlap
Chas. L. Gibson
Rogers
Odd Fellowship
John Watson
Order of
Moody Visit and Baylor Moments Highlight Local News
Mrs. Wallace Moody returns from a visit to daughter Miss Ednad Moody at Southwest Texas Normal in San Marcos. Giles L. Avriett and Miss Ruth Coleman attended Baylor University commencement. Miss Inez Tyson spends Monday in Waco. Mr and Mrs Bert Miller motored to Waco with Mrs Miller staying for summer work at Baylor University. Dry pack shrimp for salads and fresh potato chips are noted in local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Moody
Miss Ednad Moody
Southwest Texas Normal
San Marcos
Bert Miller
Waco
Mrs Batte Directs Camp Conference at Belton
Mrs R Batte Texas Conference Superintendent of Young People's work leaves Cameron for Belton to direct the Annual Summer Camp at Belton City Park. She brings camp equipment to support the Cameron group including Louise Johnson Dorothy Denson Beatrice Rylander Abbie Batte Mary Bell Batte Sue Griffith Webb Lelia Batte and Edwin Day with others expected to join at the Belton encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Batte
Mary Bell Batte
Sue Griffith Webb
Lelia Batte
Edwin Day
Cameron
Belton
Slick Batte
Cameron Youths Head to Kerrville Encampment
A Cameron City Park farewell party honored Miss Gladys Henry and a group of young people who leave Cameron Tuesday night for ten days at the Presbyterian encampment in Kerrville. Attendees include Louise Atkinson Katharine Atkinson Mary Walden Reba Young Mary Virginia Atkinson Ruth Kemp and Henry. Henry gave diaries to each guest to chronicle the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Henry
Cameron
Kerrville
Louise
Katharine Atkinson
Mary Walden
Reba Young
Mary Virginia Atkinson
Ruth Kemp
Bradys Henry
Henry
Beth Jeter Hosts Swimming Party at City Park Natatorium
Miss Beth Jeter entertained with a swimming party at the City Park Natatorium Friday evening. Complimenting her nieces Misses Dorothy and Elizabeth Eastland of Mineral Wells, the gathering was described as a gay time with many expressions of enjoyment from party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Elizabeth Eastland
Mineral Wells
Beth Jeter
City Park Natatorium
Morning Party for Miss Mary Lake Henderson
A morning party honored Miss Mary Lak Henderson who departed Friday for a journey with Miss Reba Cheeves. Miss Ada and Miss Winnie Henderson hosted the event on Thursday with forty two as the theme and seven tables each displaying a country flag she will visit. The games began at the Texas table and concluded at the United States table as the guests celebrated the trip abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrie Neyland
Ireland
Scotland
Holland
Layims
Frakes
Italy
Biss
Switzerland
Beau Sels Lace
Belgium
Ruth Henderson
John Calvin Jones
Houston
Chas. D. Wolf
Lawton
Okla
Jean Adams
Buckholts
A. E. Razzer
Denton
Reba Cheeves
Ft. Smith
Ark
Europe
Mary Lake Henderson
Mary Lak Henderson
Ada
Winnie Henderson
Texas
United States
Local June wedding unites Laura Adams and T Johnson
Miss Laura Adams wed Mr. T Johnson of San Angelo at the Adams home on Monday evening. Rev. W G Friend officiated with only the bride's immediate family present. Laura, Yee High School graduate, becomes the first in her class to marry. Johnson, a schoolteacher, plans a future with his wife as partner in teaching if she joins the profession. The couple left for their new home amid well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Adams
Laura Adams
T. Johnson
San Angelo
W. G. Friend
The
Christian Church
Miss Adams
Yee High School
Johnson
Johnston
Capsule Unveiling by Circle Four at Wilson Ledbetter Park
The Baptist Church Circle Four hosted a Capsule Unveiling in Wilson Ledbetter Park on Friday afternoon to honor Miss Mary Lake Henderson before her trip abroad. About twenty-five ladies and Mr. DuBois attended as capsules were opened and names revealed amid merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Four
the Baptist Church
Wilson Ledbetter Park
Mary Lake Henderson
Mr. DuBois
Mrs J Tucker Hosts Rainbow Themed 42 Party
Mrs J Tucker entertained Tuesday morning with a 42 party honoring guests Misses Annie and Amy Wade of Belton. Spring blossoms and rainbow color scheme decorated the home, with twelve tables set and each centerpiece featuring a red vase amid bright floral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Tucker
Annie
Amy Wade
Belton
Elaborate Country Party With Out of Town Guests
A festive gathering featured mint cups and fruit punch with a rainbow themed decor. Crystal bud vases held anti hued flowers as table favors. Notable guests included Mesdanes Bevid Wells of Austin and Miss Johnnie Patton of Waco among others, with hosting by Miss Tucker and oversight by Mrs. Mattie Bate and Miss Mary Frances Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdanes Bevid Wells
Austin
A. C. Strickinna
Cooledse
Eastland
Mineral Mella
Robert Laid
Buriington
Lang. Denson
Temple
Paul Jones
New York
Johnnie Patton
Waco
Mia
Tucker
Gutta
Mattie Bate
Mary Frances Green
Edison
A. Cottle
Annie
Aamy
Olive Henderson Praised by Rockdale Hostess in Recital
Miss Olive Henderson, Baylor scholarship recipient and Cameron violinist, was honored Tuesday at Mrs. E A Camp's Rockdale home. Sister Mrs. A C Strickland accompanied on piano as Cameron guests and local residents applauded the recital and Henderson's broadened musical study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
E. A. Camp
Toh Cameron
Olive Henderson
Olive
Baylor
Cameron
Camp
Christian Endeavor Holds Social on Church Lawn
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor group held a combined business and social session on the church lawn Friday evening. A sizable crowd attended and refreshments included ice cream with angel's food and devil's food cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
Angel
Vacation Bible School Opens at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church launches its annual Vacation Bible School led by Rev. B. R. McFadyen. The program emphasizes explanation and memorization of the Ten Commandments. Superintendent Judge W. G. Gillis offers two prizes of 2.50 each for top work in two classes. The two week course is free and open to all students, with strong participation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
B. R. mcFadyen
W. G. Gillis
McFadyen
Church Supper Planned by Gatse Baptist Auxiliary
On Saturday night June 23 the Women of Gatse Baptist Church will host a church supper featuring a chicken meal served to attendees. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gause
Gatse Baptist Church
Dinner on the church lawn fundraiser
Public invited to a supper on the church lawn with candidates given a chance to announce. Proceeds benefit church causes.
Circles of Presbyterian Auxiliary Meet for Charity Sewing
Circle one met with Mrs Charles McDermott seven members attended sewing for charity. After sewing lemonade and sandwiches were served. Circle two united with Mrs C W Lawrence ten members present and prepared White Cross Hospital supplies for Elizabeth Blake Hospital in China. Cream cake followed. Circle three held no meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Circle One
Charles McDermott
Circle Tw
C. W. Lawrence
White Cross Hospital
Elizabeth Blake Hospital
China
Circle Three
Loyal Women's Council Hosts Social Afternoon
The Loyal Women's Council of the Christian church met at Mrs. Guy Sloemhomb’s home for a social session. Sixteen members attended and heard Mrs. Delia Kennedy deliver an effective talk on Christian Jubilee work. Punch and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Guy Sloeemh Om
Delia Kennedy
Baptist Auxiliary Circles Meet For Mission Study
The Women's Baptist Mission Union held four circle meetings Monday afternoon. Circle one with Mrs. John Dobbins studied Mission Study led by Mrs. Elbert Martin. refreshments served. Circle two with Mrs. R F Collins reviewed Baptist Missions in Europe led by Mrs. John Ryan. Circle three with Mrs. Wm Henderson had eight members present. Royal service lesson led by Mrs. T S Henderson. Circle four at the church with eight members. Bible Study led by Miss Winnie Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Baptist Mission Union
Circle One
John Dobbins
Elbert Martin
Circle Two
R. EF. Collins
John Ryan
Circle Three
Wm. Henderson
T. S. Henderson
Circle Four
Winnie Henderson
Methodist Circle Meetings Document Missionary Society
Methodist Missionary Society circles met Monday afternoon. Circle one had no meeting. Circle two gathered at Mrs H Hopkins with Mrs M M Johnson leading the Missionary Voice lesson. among ten ladies, Mrs J T Campbell of Waelder Texas inspired. Circle three met with Mrs Worreth Bragg. Miss Mollie Moore led devotional and Voice lesson. Mrs Buck Bonds elected leader as Mrs Joe B Lindsey moved to Waco. Circle four met in the church basement with Mrs W O Triggs. Boy Scout banquet plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Circle One
Circle Two
H. Hopkins
M. M. Johnson
Missionary Voice
J. T. Campbell
Waelder
Texas
Circle Three
Worreth Bragg
Mollie Moore
Buck Bonds
Joe B. Lindsey
Waco
Circle Four
W. O. Triggs
Eye Injury From Cotton Chopping News
Dave Gann of Yar sustained a serious eye injury while chopping cotton this week. A rock and 1-8 inch steel fragment struck the eye, lodging in the pupil and requiring surgical removal. Doctors hoped to save the eye, with cautious optimism after the fourth day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gann
Yar
Mr. Gann
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