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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
8
Preston Laird deputy game warden arrested two men last week and filed charges in Justice court for violating state game laws prohibiting river nets. The men pleaded guilty and were fined 38.40 dollars including costs. Laird has been active in enforcing trapping provisions of the game code.
The county voice praises Mr. Laird for vigorous enforcement of laws and harmony with sportsmen seeking game protection. He enjoys active local support and encouragement is urged to continue this work.
The Baptist reports 68 at Sunday school with 125 on roll and the Methodist 76 present with 102 on roll. Local residents Porter Faubion Crenshaw Russell visit. corn planting is about two weeks late due to cold rain. 4-H lesson on cooking adds three new members. B Y P U social hosted by Mrs. Ditto. Local improvements include cement walks and garages. colored Baptist church torn down for a new building.
At a church business session and Bible study Mrs. Ben Atkinson presided. Elected for the ensuing year were President Mrs. John Green and officers for each post including Vice President Mrs. Henry Sapp and Secretary Mrs. John Muse. Delegates Mrs. Graham Gillis, Mrs. John Muse and Mrs. John Green were chosen for the Central Texas Presbyterial to meet in Georgetown April 9 to 11, 1928.
Mrs. John Mangum entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club at her Thirteenth Street home with three out of town guests Mesdames John Snyder El Paso Vernon McIntyre San Antonio and Swift Gardner Maine. Spring flowers enhanced the scene and attendees enjoyed several delightful games, with a salad plate and tea served by the hostess.
Lem Luce aged 79 died February 27 1928 after a stroke at Hanover. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Smyrna church with interment in Smyrna cemetery.
Mrs. Lily H. Frost national Delphian organizer visits Cameron to organize a local unit next week and oversee ongoing registration. Current enrollees include Winnie Henderson and Mrs. Ben Atkinson among others as enrollment continues. Delphian work emphasizes discussion with a six year program covering cultural studies, no papers. A Waco chapter has been formed recently under President Mrs. W. E. Darden.
Waino Ketonen, the American middleweight champion, defeated Canadian champion Henry Kolin in two straight falls on Friday night. Joe Montana beat Fighting Jack McCall in six rounds prior, with McCall stopping after the fifth. Montana leaves Cameron for Salt Lake City for upcoming fights. prelims feature Speedy Braden and L Matula in six rounds ahead of Ketonen’s card.
Miss Louise Adams daughter of Cameron residents and H H Daly formerly of Edinburg married Sunday at the Rev Charles Riddle's residence. The bride wore a rose wood dress with tan accessories. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Corpus Christi to begin their life together.
The Adams family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of Mrs. E. F. Adams. Gratitude is extended for deeds of kindness and sympathy, flowers, and any other help. Signed by Ed F. Adams Walter Adams Oscar Adams Mrs. E. N. Boyd Jim Adams Henry Adams and Mrs. Willie Rogers of Cameron Somerville Dallas Orange.
A Cameron Sunday school gathering features the Baylor University Band of Waco assisting the program. Activities include a 2:00 song service, 3:15 roll call, 3:20 life in China by Miss Glass, 4:15 banner awards, and a group photo for the Cameron papers and Baptist Standard.
J. T. Parma, noted for bargain days, unveils his greatest offer yet in Cameron as a successful grocery merchant. Weekend advertising features low prices, combination bargains, and free merchandise to attract shoppers.
The North B Y P U Sunday school joint zone meeting will be held next Sunday evening at 3:00 at the Cameron Baptist church. All B Y P U members are urged to attend.
Defendants John Fayette Ethel and Rebecca Brush own an undivided one eighth each with John holding a life estate in one third of an eighth. The plaintiffs and all Brush heirs own the land valued at about 50 dollars per acre and it cannot be divided in kind. They pray for partition and general relief in Cameron, Milam County, Texas.
Mrs Russelline of San Antonio arrived Sunday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wiley.
Our sincere thanks to those who came to us in the recently sad experience of the illness and death of our father. We especially thank those who gave flowers and in any way assisted us during this sad hour. Joe J. Michalka John E. Michalka Emil Michalka Mrs. Frank Michalka.
Pool Week offers prizes aggregating $50.00 from March 20 to 17th with special sales and displays of Pool goods. The public is urged to notice the event and await further announcements in this issue.
For sale or trade house and lot in Houston for a farm in Milam County. Rents for 340 dollars per month. See Jno Kennon in Maysfield Texas.
State of Texas to Milam County officers commands publication for four weeks to summon unknown heirs of Berrell Judie. Case No. 9937 in the Milam District Court seeks partition of 116 1/2 acres from Levi Taylor grant the Charlie Judie place. Plaintiff Mimms Campbell alleges ownership of one eighth interest with other defendants. Court scheduled March 5, 1928 in Cameron.
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