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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
4
The Cameron Herald in Cameron Texas lists its establishment details and office, editor Jefferson B White. It shows subscription prices in Milam County and other zones, advertising rates, and notices of obituaries and public entertainments.
Community leaders urge unity and humble service to advance Cameron. Dynamos who join the common plan, despite not getting credit, can strengthen town programs and help all citizens, businesses, and professionals benefit as Cameron prospers.
The piece argues that advertising subtly influences purchases from breakfast foods to clothing and cars. It claims ads create subconscious prejudice, draw customers into stores, and open new trade territory that might not have existed otherwise.
The piece argues that popular advertising and modern merchandising will drive business. It notes Sweet Adeline’s enduring appeal despite prohibition and discusses voices, resilience, and the idea that hard times reveal character. It quotes W. Wren and Charley R. Prown on perseverance and potential.
Reverend Dr. Fosdick remarks that as mysteries of the universe are resolved, the revealed truth proves more marvelous than human imagination and surpasses prior dreams.
Funeral services for Dr Denson are described with tribute to his life and service. Mourners from Cameron Hospital and local firms attended as long lines of cars led to Oak Hill Cemetery. The Masons led the burial rites with pallbearers and a long list of honorary pallbearers and floral tributes marking the community’s loss.
Oakie shines as the quick witted Schenectady songwriter in June Moon with Wynne Gibson Frances Dee and Chevalier among the supporting cast. A Edward Sutherland directs a lively adaptation praised by previewers as more entertaining than the stage version. The piece notes Lardner and Kaufman’s collaboration and the humorists’ influence on the film.
The saying highlights that true religion is an inner life lived daily and that optimism stands as a key business asset. Both quotes attribute inner conviction and positive outlook to personal conduct and success.
The Cameron Parent-Teachers Association held its final meeting of the season at the First Methodist church basement. Officers elected include President Mrs S M Burns Jr, Vice President Mrs Pope Sapp, Recording Secretary Mr J P Love, Corresponding Secretary Mrs R G Lyons, and Treasurer Mrs J B White. A health program followed with talks by Dr W R Newton Miss Sue Nickerson and Miss Vivian Weaver.
Miss Ivy Armstrong resigns after three years as head of Physical Education and playground supervision in Cameron Public Schools to enter the University of Texas. Her strong department will be maintained by existing staff during the 1931 22 session with no new recruit.
The Duncan Home Demonstration Club met May 13 with Mrs. Frank Worley. Fifteen members and six visitors attended. A report on living rooms was given and plans were made to raise money for the Short Course at A and M. A joint health meeting with Duncan Sharp and Tracy was set for May 27. The wealth nurse spoke at 5 p.m. after a business session members toured woods to study trees and shrubs for home yards and some took cuttings to plant or marked ones to find next fall. A picnic lunch followed. Mrs. Pearl Smith, Reporter.
At a Wednesday meeting the Methodist Choir elected officers including President Mrs. R. H. Johnson and Treasurer W. H. Stafford. Vice President W. A. Bonds and Secretary Mrs. W. A. Bonds named, with librarians Mrs. Walzer and Juanita Lyons, reporter Miss Frankie Slaughter, organist Miss Lucille Dickar, and director Mrs. Laula Clinton. A church basement picnic is planned for Thursday evening.
The Harper family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy in their hour of sorrow. They also thank for beautiful floral offerings and wish God’s blessings on all who offered support during this sad time.
John W. Darby of San Antonio to lead three weeks of revival messages at First Christian Church with a 6 a.m. union opening and 7:45 p.m. services daily except Saturdays. He will discuss Pentecost and the Holy Spirit and preach to youth at 6:45 p.m. at the Baptist church.
Milam County Health Meet draws wide turnout with Miss Sue Nickerson and local teachers parents and students attending. Schedule spans May 18 to May 29 with multiple morning and afternoon sessions at Rockdale Buckholts Milano Hanover Minerva Bryant Station Cameron Maysfield and Thorndale plus joint and parochial school meetings. An follow-up notice will appear next week.
County Attorney Jack Lewis will deliver the commencement sermon at Thorndale high school’s 7 45 p m service next Sunday in place of the absent pastor. The pastor will preach at 11 a m on Lessons from the Life of Abraham with good music in morning and evening services and Sunday school at 945 a m Epworth League at 645 p m.
Ey Thompson former Texas A&M star and a Cameron teenager claimed second in the mile and fourth in the four mile at the Texas Neighborhood Athletic Association meet in Houston on Saturday Thompson plans to run the 20 mile marathon in Houston on June 6 seeking further speed and endurance success.
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