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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
5
Miss Polly Winston and Martin A. Hearne Jr. were married in Robstown at the Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Fred J. Brucks. The reception followed at the bride’s home in Petronila with 75 guests.
Bernice Jistel daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Jistel and Raymond Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Kurtz Sr wed on June 14 1947 in St Monica s Catholic Church at 830 am Rev George Duda officiated The bride wore boguit satin with a sweetheart neckline carried white gladiolas and blue trimmed handkerchief The bridal party included Marjorie Ehler Arlene Arndt and Evelyn Jistel with bouquets of cornflower daisies Best man Albert Mueck groomsmen Edwin Kurtz Jr and Ervin Lehnert Attendants wore blue and yellow marquette gowns and carried cornflower daisies A reception at the bride s home followed and a dance at National Hall featured a three tier cake Out of town guests listed from Schulenburg Cameron Buckholts Burlington Houston Rogers and Wharton.
Mrs Jim McGoldrick entertained Wednesday at 2 00 p m with a garden party on her terrace set with a white table and spring flower centerpiece. Three prizes were won by Mrs Charlie Bishop. Luncheon was served by Mrs McGoldrick and her daughter Mrs Roy Vaughan to guests including Mesdames Sam Deer Newt Johnson R L Williams T Johnson Mattie Baggerly Joe Kuhn Mollie Helmcamp Alfred Price Mabel Weathers William Hughes Charlie Bishop and Ida Severs.
A birthday party honoring Sharon Vick, age four, was held Monday June 16 1947 at her grandmother Mrs Henry McLanes home. Many youngsters attended including out of town guest Paul Douglas Evans and others such as Joyce Edmonds Joyce Nicholson Bernice McGoldrick Dianne Du Bois Sandra Baskin and more. A two tiered birthday cake featured prominently.
Evelyn Armstrong led several children's games as a child received many gifts. Cake with four candles was served along with Grapette drinks. Plate favors included mint dolls and balloons given to each guest.
Girl Scout swimming lessons led by Mrs. Leland Denson show strong start with 28 girls enrolled. The program will continue for a second week before tennis lessons begin directed by Charles Craig.
Mrs Roy Weems honored her husband on his 55th birthday with a dinner at their home. Twenty one friends and relatives from Maysfield and Cameron gathered there. Mrs Weems served a cafeteria style meal and the evening was spent playing forty two.
A farewell social honoring Rev. Joe Carter Parks, pastor of the Baptist church, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Matyastik in Clarkson on Saturday night June 14. The event marked the pastor’s departure.
Rev Parks, pastor at Clarkson Baptist Church for a year, resigns to attend West Columbia Seminary in New York City. The community acknowledges his Baylor University ties and achievements, and bids him well as he leaves with best wishes. Prizes in a lawn game event were won by Ollie Skala Peggy Robbins V W Hauk and Johnnie Hauk.
The Hope Lutheran Church Lutheran League of Buckholts held a weiner roast and swimming party at Wilson Ledbetter Park Friday night. Attendees included Jacquelyn Boehn Wilburn Beckhusen Dorothy Rachey Garrett Beckhusen Willy Ray Baker Ernest Fuchs Ardell Long Floris Lange Juanita Burnett Doris Nell Jungmann Vernon Grappell Bernard Paca and Lina Lange.
Mrs. Ann Kamenicky and Roman Marak wed in a May 27 ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Judge Dan Tyson officiated at his office. The bride wore a light blue dress with an orchid and borrowed items. reception followed at the bride’s home and a dance at National Hall. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Porubsky and works at Goldfords Dry Goods.
Conoley Church will host its annual Home Coming next Sunday June 22. A basket lunch with iced tea and ample iced water will be served. The community is invited to attend and spends the day.
Henry Hutto of Milano is listed as a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital. His friends will be relieved to know he is doing well.
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