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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
7
A Sunday afternoon Young People's meeting at the Methodist church discussed plans for a forward movement. Speakers included Mr. Kelley of Reagan and Ernest L. Roberts, president of the Texas Epworth Lea.
Delegates from Tracy Rockdale Hearne Calvert Arnold Minerva Maysfield Reagan Roseburg Marlin Gause and Travie churches attend a Jacksonville session May 31 to June 6 to inaugurate a new organization. Revs King Vivian Georgetown E M Stanton Jacksonville and E L Ingram Marlin District presiding elder spoke, Stanton leading morning services and the elder addressing the evening session of the Second Quarterly Conference.
Miss Katie Blanche Masters hosted a bridge party at three o'clock with eight tables in a pink and green setting. Guests from Lott and Cameron shared the top guest and club scores, while decor featured pink roses and rose-design sweets. Masters, Latin teacher at Yee High School, organized the event with fruit punch and rose-pattern desserts.
Miss Lorene Wade of Cameron performed two solos on KPRC Houston as part of Blinn Memorial College Choral Club’s Brenham program. She sang Love's Old Sweet Song and Silver Threads Among the Gold, delighting Cameron listeners who tuned in at 2:30 Saturday afternoon.
The Cameron History Club met at Mrs E A Wallace home with Mrs Tom Denson presiding A nominating committee was formed to report at the final meeting of the year Roll call prompts sparked discussion Mr Love noted an informal talk on County Health nursing and Mrs Ledbetter from the State Health Department was mentioned The District Court room event on Saturday May 2 was discussed Miss Bartholomew could not attend but will present her work next meeting and cooperate Mrs Lloyd Mitchell attended as a guest
Miss Mollie Moore sends a grateful note to the Wesley Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday school for a recent gift. She likens their kindness to Mary anointing Jesus and thanks the group for their ongoing love and memories.
A prayerful note expresses that flowers symbolize God’s love and goodwill. It urges readers to see His care through beauty and to remember those who bear the message of faith and comfort.
Epworth Hi League members gathered Friday evening for indoor games led by Miss Frankie Slaughter in the church basement. About 25 youths attended with light refreshments of ice cream cones and individual cakes.
The W. M. S. met at the church on Monday at four for a business session led by president Mrs. R. G. McLeod. An appeal for linens for the Baptist hospital in Waco was made. Eighteen members attended and circles will meet next Monday at 4 with study planned.
Mrs Elmer Green and her son Nell of Corpus Christi are visiting the home of her brother Will Ford. Green is daughter of the late S B Ford who once lived here and many friends welcome her return. She was formerly Miss Mattie Ford and attended local school before moving away.
The Christian Aid group met Monday afternoon at Mrs. H. E. Garner home with Mrs Tim Adams leading the lesson. Visitors included Mrs William Grimmer of Austin. A tea was served, and the group will gather again next Monday at the church.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a Monday afternoon business session with Mrs. M. M. Johnson presiding. She led the devotional. Next Monday afternoon Mrs. R. L. State will lead a missionary lesson.
Mrs. Mary Henderson led a Bible study on the First Chapters of James, followed by a business meeting. The group will meet in members homes next Monday.
Four year old Celestine Charles Goo hosted a birthday gathering for friends. Outdoor games were led by Fannie Mae Sharpe Loretta and Willie Good. Tokens from the cake included Mary Bella Lansford wedding ring David Hoover engagement ring Velda Marie Young the vance Leraine Rosky the chain Pauline Bird the coronet Joelene Lindle the button Johnie Good the heart Celestine Good the thimble. Tea cream cones and angel food squares were served at the close.
Freshmeats were served consisting of animal cookies iced in pink and strawberry satingster. Candy circulated among guests. About 25 boys and girls from the Baptist church attended, with John Lane Baskin of the Methodist Sunday school as a special guest.
A spring reception Wednesday afternoon hosted by Miss Aetna Smith honored her mother and sister Mrs. Madora Letcher of Dallas. Guests, old friends and college mates, enjoyed reminiscing, mingling, and a salad course with coffee followed by punch.
Adult members hosted a church social at Hoyte school house after a Bible reading contest between groups. Rev. O C Acrey noted rising mission work and growing enthusiasm. Hoyte plans a May 17 graduation service with a sermon by the class invitee.
Miss Aetna Smith hosted three bridge tables Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs H F Smith. Honor guests were Mr and Mrs Lee Sens of Baltimore visiting his mother. High scores by Mrs Rush Thomas and Stanley Swift. Mrs Sens received a vanity. Mr Sens, born in Cameron, was welcomed by friends and his bride.
Miss Dorothy Blaylock entertained her dramatic class Friday evening with a spring picnic at the Country Inn from 7 to 9 o'clock followed by a dance from 9 to 12. A five piece colored orchestra provided music for the occasion. Members and guests included Ben Atkinson Billie Gaither Julia Map McCollum Ma Watson Catherine McIntosh John Wallace Charles Stall Patsie McGrevor Carolyn Cheeves Dorothy Leswesky Mary Frances Blaylock among others.
Miss Helen Flinn entertained Tuesday afternoon with two tables of bridge inviting former school girl friends to meet and share merry games. A two course salad plate with drinks followed the games. Guests included Mrs. Hefley of Fort Worth Mrs. McKnight of El Paso Mrs. Mennis of Fort Worth Mrs. Bennett of Evanston Ill Mrs. Beard of Hillsboro Miss Jenness and Miss Henderson.
The Marlin District gathered at Caldwell for a two day meeting. Attendees included Judge Jeff Kemp Mrs W O Triggs Mr R L Batte Mrs M M Johnson T A Fisher and family Miss Frankie Slaughter Mrs C A Lehmberg Mrs L E Gribble and others. Kemp Triggs and Batte were chosen to represent the district at the Texas Conference session in Beaumont on November 5 1931. Next year's District Conference will be at Rosebud.
Pastor Co A Lehmborg extends a cordial invite for next Sunday services at 11:00 a m to honor Mothers in worship. Evening service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m will also remember mothers to foster better community citizenship.
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