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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
6
A national observance honors the vast, diverse service of citizens who joined in war and peacetime labor. It salutes soldiers sailors marines and the civilian workforce whose sacrifices sustain the flag and national heritage. The piece urges remembrance as a catalyst for renewed patriotism and shared duty.
The piece laments the loss of selfless service era and notes a shift toward vocations driven by personal gain. It argues modern workers seek large profits and independence from society, redefining service as benefiting oneself while aiding others indirectly. It contrasts old and new Golden Rules through Elbert Hubbard’s ideas.
The article extols the home as a social hub shaped by radio and audio technology. It highlights Neutrodyne innovations as a key influence, enabling dinner, music, dancing, and church-like evenings all within the living space. The tone reflects a 20th century view of entertainment evolving at home.
The piece argues radio cannot fully replace live theater as programs struggle to vamp with low lighting and imperfect tech. It notes McCormack and Bob performing on air, predicts declines in drama, and claims audiences will stay home for radio if quality remains high.
Eloise Rogers a Baylor voice recital on May 22 under Allie Coleman Pierce, with a program ranging from Rossini to Purcell. Mrs Pierce foregrounds Rogers as a Texas celebrated soprano preparing her June degree in voice. Relatives from Waco traveled to attend the afternoon event at Baylor University.
In Beaumont a Texas political scene unfolds as Baptist leaders urge voting against Al Smith and Presbyterians question party loyalties. The piece recalls James E. Ferguson as a long-time figure, questions about Woodrow Wilson Hoover and party lines, and invokes Paul Revere as a symbol of liberty amid debates on religious influence in national politics.
On Memorial Day we honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War to World War I era, noting that Catholics Jews and Protestants alike have shed blood for the Republic. The speech asserts unity beyond faiths, pledging to bear the torch of memory.
May Day observance at Lawless Green field Cameron featured a colorful procession by hundreds of public school children in bright costumes and drab outfits. The event included a dramatic planetary prologue with Queen Juno and gods led by Jupiter, with Miss Harriett Flinn as Juno and Paul Watson as Jupiter.
The four divisions of the Methodist choir Alto Soprano Bass and Tenor finished a month long contest with the tenors and sopranos losing to the other groups. They provided a pleasant picnic lunch and hosted two social hours at Wayside Inn. Members met at the church and rode to the park around six for the outing.
Recital pupils of Robert Smith will be presented in recital on May 29 and May 31 at 8 15 p m The public is invited to attend.
Troop No. 1 directed by Joe Matula reports 100 percent attendance at a regular meeting with twelve boys taking tests. Dr Epperson lectured on First Aid as a new patrol the Hound Patrol formed under F E Jackson Jr while Panther Patrol led by Ben Atkinson Jr is supervised by Frederick Graves. A third unnamed patrol will be led by Henry Dreyer and a fourth patrol is forming. Next Wednesday's hike will include three tests. Parents hesitant about scouting are urged to allow involvement citing benefits and the Scout Oath stressing duty to God country and helping others.
Mrs. H. M. Hefley and her daughter Henriet will depart Monday for San Antonio to attend graduation exercises at Carrol School. They will stay with her mother Mrs. Hunt in the home of her sister Mrs. H. Carroll.
R L Batte announces intent to buy fat hogs for the next two weeks to complete a shipment ready car and also seeks to buy cattle. Local sellers urged to contact Batte for agreement details.
Bigbee and Cornegay Poultry Farm led by G. D. Kornegay offers eggs from hens with 200 egg or higher records and eggs from 300 egg hens. Prices are £1.50 per setting or $7.00 per hundred eggs delivered at the hatchery. Ask for baby chicks and pullets pricing via Cameron Texas route 4.
Horned Frog Service Station advertises a free Tasco Gather-All Dust Cloth with every car washed and greased at the station. The notice promotes the limited offer and invites customers to visit for the service.
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