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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
12
Pupils of Jones Prairie School present the play Arizona Cowboy on April 8 and 9 with Lloyd Patterson directing. Proceeds go to general school expenses. admission 15, 25, and 35 cents. A single ticket admits both nights. organizers promise a top home talent production. Public invitation extended.
Cameron Post Office clerks Albert Collins Grady Cooper and Joe Matula scored 109 percent each in the annual examination in Cameron led by J L Eastham chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service. The examiner praised the trio noting Cameron is served by an exceptionally efficient and quick staff. Eastham said it was unprecedented for three clerks in one office to all attain a perfect grade.
M. G. Cox returned from Austin where he attended the Mother's and Father's Association meeting at the University of Texas. He served as vice president and gave one of the principal addresses presenting Dr. Splawn, the university president, and presided over the session. Congressman Tom Connoley spoke. Joyce Cox, his son, is an honored university student.
Pastor announces two state speakers at Walker's Creek Church Saturday night at 7 45. Mrs W T Turner speaks on Old Ideas For A New Day followed by Rev Turner with Lessons From Prayer. Mrs Turner leads W M U activities and Rev Turner preaches at Brook Avenue Baptist Waco.
Db C Campbell, 78, died at home in Yarrelton on Tuesday afternoon March 29 1927 at 1 o clock. Funeral services were held at North Elm Baptist church on Wednesday at 4 o clock with Rev L J Power officiating. Interment at North Elm Cemetery. Born August 2 1848, he married Mary E Jackson December 21 1871 and had six children. Survivors include Hugh Campbell Helen Tubbs Bal linger Raymond Campbell Dallas Seth Campbell and N E son. He joined the Methodist church young and lived a Christian life, moving to this county in 1882 then to Yarrelton where he remained.
Colburn Yarrelton and Mrs Eugenia Claxton of Rotan were noted with an active pallbearer lineup including Geo Fikes C P Gandy George McDonald J M Fuller John Jinks and Vince Lesikar.
Atlanta officials quote H G Hastings urging reduced cotton acres and higher yields to cut costs. He warns farmers face repeated price swings and that staying self-sufficient with home crops and livestock offers relief from market volatility. He urges production shifts toward food crops and less reliance on cotton.
Mr and Mrs Logan Green visit Lester Green a University student in Austin Sunday Misses Ethel Green and Helen Blaylock accompany them in a brief social call noting the family connection and location.
Mr and Mrs J M Ralston left Wednesday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Brown in Karnes City.
Mr and Mrs George Childress entertained the Mr and Mrs Bridge Club Tuesday night at their home. Spring decorations with baskets vases and wall pockets set a seasonal theme. High ladies score went to Mrs Clifton Jenness who earned a lemon fork. high men to Vernon Roberts who received a leather key container. Hostess served sandwiches and fruit punch.
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