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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
4
A New York periodical prints a reader's tally of Bible parts including 3 566 480 letters and 46 627 mentions of God. The piece notes such counts show the Bible's strong hold on readers and recalls memorization feats by figures like John Muir.
A fragment describes spring as a season that awakens energy and hope in people. It likens human vigor to sap rising in trees and notes how spring urges plans for gardens and renewal. No additional concrete facts are present.
The piece argues spring awakens ambition and urges new resolutions not in mid winter. It compares spring fever to a natural drive fueling poets, explorers, and inventors, and contrasts it with ordinary lethargy. It also muses on grafting, leadership, and changes in daily life like Monday’s shift from wash day to auto repairs.
Cameron Delphians entertained Temple chapter members at Cameron Country Club for the clubs first charter anniversary. The event featured lectures on antiquity and pyramids, a liberal education discussion, a banquet with gold decor, and fortunes given in themed tokens. Guests included Mrs. Kuykendall and Mrs. McDaniel among other Temple and Delphian officers and members.
Grand jury at the March term returned 21 felony bills and adjourned subject to recall. Plaintiffs won in A H Baskin et al versus John Terry et al. Cameron Compress Company versus Hartford Steam Boiler Ins Co ended with a verdict for the defendants. Leland Holder and Carl Altenburg pleaded guilty to burglary of Cameron Machine Shop and Buckholts State Bank and faced eight years. Victor D Santos received one year for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor. John Green and Albert Brooks cases were continued due to sickness.
Harleigh McGregor son of Mr and Mrs Claude McGregor of Cameron has been promoted after a recent move to Minneapolis Minnesota to serve as auditor for the Texas Coun tary. He will then move to Canada to assume district auditor duties for the company. He is a Georgia Tech graduate and former Sey ane student with many local friends.
Mrs Clifton Jenness hosted Ye Merry Wives Bridge Club with guest Mrs Wiltz McCown of Hearne. Green Irish décor and mint ice cream framed the afternoon as prizes went to high scorer Mrs C F Green and low scorer Mrs McCown who also earned a jade perfume prize and green fruit squeezer.
Jamie Clark and his orchestra provided music for the St Patrick dance hosted by the T. N. T. club for friends last Thursday night at the Country Club. Decorations featured black white and green with chaperones listed as Mr and Mrs B Atkinson Dr and Mrs James Watson and Mr and Mrs Bert Miller.
The Triple Four Bridge Club met Tuesday afternoon for an April shower themed gathering with floral decor and pastel score cards. Prizes were distributed on each table with boxed chocolates for high scorers. Mrs Jenness was assisted by Mrs W B Levy.
Lorraine Pope daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pope celebrated her ninth birthday with indoor and outdoor games. Eighteen friends attended a picnic lunch of sandwiches stuffed eggs lemonade ice cream and a white iced birthday cake with red candles. Guests included Catherine Monroe Zora Clarke Wil kerson Virginia Freeman Ruth Made Wynnelle Kidd Helen Ryan Dorothy Gohmert Dorothy Matula Ruth Hob son Waldine Janeway Gwayne Shipp Patsy McGregor Laurene Nairn Viola Thomas Frances Terry Mary Vaughn Ella Bess Haygood Clara Baskin.
A benefit performance titled Madam the Boss will be held in the Maysfield high school auditorium Friday night March 20. Proceeds from the 25 cent admission go to the Belmena school, directed by Mrs. Tom Vaughn of Cameron. The home talent cast presents a comedy contrasting women and men in city governance and political bosses.
The Milam county colored schools held their interscholastic meet at Rockdale last Friday and Saturday with a large crowd. The event featured a strong program and showed improving pupil progress though full event results arrive next week.
Josef Marek 83 died in Cermne Czho Slovakia on February 19. Nephew F A Marek received notice this week. He was a member of the Moravan Bretheren church where funeral services were held. He was a brother of Fr A Marek's mother.
W Lawrence president of the American Milk Products Co calls a stockholders meeting for Tuesday night March 26 to discuss increasing capital stock. Directors and stockholders will consider operating capital needs and additional equipment.
Seelig Hendler of Rogers opens a Cameron dry goods store in the former Famous building. Hendler operates four regional stores in Cameron, Rogers, Caldwell, and Hearne, with S. W. Coleman from M. E. Fisher to manage the Cameron location.
The Jistel family expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral gifts received after the death of their brother Frank Jistel. His brothers and sisters.
The County Clerk Homer Nabours is to gain two extra basement rooms in the courthouse. The Commissioners Court approved equipping spaces under the county judge and along the hallway, sized 17 by 17 feet and 12 by 17 feet. Windows will provide light and ventilation. concrete floors will be finished. Construction began last Monday due to crowded conditions.
A five year old girl knelt and prayed asking God to make it hot for her grandmother so rheumatism would pass away, reflecting a child’s hopeful plea for relief.
An appeal invites young people to prepare for business positions with year round salaries. Clip the coupon, mail to Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas or the Student Loan Fund Association, Box 826, Tyler, for information. Limited assistance available, act promptly.
All persons having claims against the estate of W. H. Dukes, deceased, must present them within the time required by law to L. B. Dukes, Milano Texas, appointed administrator on February 5, 1929, in cause No 2441 Estate of W. H. Dukes.
The administrator W P Mangum of the estate of W T Mowdy, deceased, Milam County Texas, urges all debtors to settle and all claimants to present claims within the legally prescribed period at his Cameron Texas address.
Dr W Childers warns all hunters fox hunters and trappers to keep off the Fuhrman and Fuchs land near Gause known as Hayes School land. He will prosecute trespassers to the fullest extent of the law and will take up cattle coming onto his premises.
A playful verse hints at a wife choosing affection over money as her husband earns more than their neighbor, implying tension over wealth and desire. The light humor centers on social comparisons and marriage dynamics.
An old southern planter and his slave Sam discuss death and the afterlife. The planter says if he dies first he wants Sam to describe heaven. Sam replies that if he dies first he wants the planter to tell him what it is like, then adds a daytime return request.
Our association highlights teachers as successful role models and offers aid to young people with limited finances seeking business preparation. Tyler Commercial College of Tyler Texas is recommended for its reputation and readiness to enroll capable applicants, including teachers and other youths aiming for better paying positions.
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