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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
5
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In a Saturday ceremony at the United Church of Christ Ben Arnold Milton Pelzel and Shirlyn Jean Pelzel married Joel Stanley Kirk in Cameron. The bride, daughter of Leonard and Mrs Pelzel of Burlington, wore an empire gown with lace and organza. Rev. Wierth officiated. Attendants included Karen Boecker Charm Wieser Cathy Collins and Alan Brown. The reception followed with a house party and rehearsal dinner hosted by the couple’s families.
The Pleasure and Profit Club met at Mrs. O G Chamberlains home with 14 members and one guest. Officers for 1968 69 include Mrs B F Grimes president Mrs J A Looney vice president Mrs O G Chamberlain secretary treasurer Mrs Walter Lester reporter historian. The club presented a gift to Mrs Clark for her leadership. John Martin reviewed Whatever You Do Dont Panic by Jean Mercier.
Juniors and seniors were honored at a cotillion at Cameron Country Club Saturday night. Japanese lanterns lit the porch and a balloon float decorated the pool area. The formal dance in the Club ballroom featured candlelight crystal chandeliers and magnolia blossom centerpieces with a punch table in the raised dining room. About 80 guests attended the grand march. Hosts included L. W. Stroup Mmes Dana Monroe George Bowman S. H. Richardson Dana Kestenbaum Frank Perrin Bob Foster Henry Litzman Wm. MelIntosh Bill Burns Wallace Culpepper Merlin Lester and R. G. Tumlinson.
At 7 30 Monday evening the Business and Professional Women's Club met in the home of Mrs Logan McWilliams with Miss Hazel Williams as co host. Miss Williams presided and introduced Mrs F E Jackson Milam County health nurse who showed slides and gave tips for bystanders or witnesses to handle home or highway accidents when medical aid is unavailable. Refreshments and a social hour followed.
Miss Terry Lee Shaber and Rus sell C. Partridge were married Saturday May 25 at St Thomas Episcopal Church Farmingdale New York. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Schaber of Wrentham Long Island. She is a Farmingdale College graduate. Partridge is a Farmingdale College student, son of Mr and Mrs Oris Partridge of Gause. The bride wore a silk organza gown with ben con lace empire waist trumpet sleeves and detachable train. She carried white daisies and attendants included Mr and Mrs Peter Kramer of Ronkonkoma New York. Afterward a reception was held at Thatched Cottage Centerport New York. The Partridges and daughter Mrs Warren Porter of Huntington flew to New York for the wedding.
The Cameron Country Club hosted a Three Arts Club luncheon where officers were installed. Mrs. Lee Marek Jr. became president, with Mrs. John B Henderson Jr. as predecessor, and others named as vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Dana Monroe conducted the installation. a Mexican luncheon followed with ornamented tables and hostesses Mrs. Monroe, Fuchs, Humble, Chandler, and Ellett.
The fourth annual Polka and Waltz Festival by the Polka and Waltz Association of Texas will be Sunday at Geneva Hall Waco. The Vrazel Orchestra Buckholts opens for an hour, then eleven bands perform. Food service starts 11 a.m. Two one hour radio broadcasts from KAWA Waco feature emcee Vince Incardena.
Gwendolyne Clyatt extension consumer marketing specialist notes lower prices on pork shoulder roasts beef cuts and turkey products while fresh vegetables vary with weather. Canned green beans corn and peas are cheaper due to ample supplies. citrus like lemons oranges and grapefruit fluctuate. strawberries and watermelons remain plentiful though prices shift as the season ends.
A shopper is advised to choose the leanest cuts for lower price and fat. Cooking slowly yields tender meat. In Houston last weekend, Miss Mildred Thornton and Mrs Perry Holder attended the final ballet performance at Jones Hall.
Jackie Raymond was honored by his parents Mr and Mrs Andy Raymond with a party and dance at Cameron Country Club Monday evening. Refreshments of punch cookies chips and sandwiches were served for 65 guests. Also attending were Mrs Carroll McElwrath and Mr and Mrs Archie Prokisch.
Air Force Major Ed Flinn and Army Major Clyde Dodson, both Yee High School Class of 1946 alumni, are on leave in Cameron before overseas assignments. Flinn, an Air Force chaplain and son of Mr and Mrs E Flinn, will be stationed in Germany. Dodson will return to Vietnam for a second tour. he is the son of Mrs C N Dodson.
Mr and Mrs Lincon Mondrik attended Knights of Columbus and wholesale beer distributors conventions in Dallas during May 2022. Mondrik was a delegate to the Knights of Columbus gathering and also attended the wholesale beer distributors meeting May 23 25. The conventions will widen in San Antonio next year.
Mrs Zeddie Blackmon hosted relatives including Roy and Virgio Richards and Brenda and Dava Murphy for the Crosby High School graduation of her grandson Jimmy Roy on Friday May 24. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Slot and extended family from Minerva LaPorte and other areas.
Local column lists a pre trip checklist for a Discover America vacation. Steps include stopping mail and milk, suspending newspaper delivery, disconnecting utilities, locking up, safeguarding valuables, arranging pet and plant care, and informing police if away from the city. The aim is to travel with no worries.
A country barbecue Wednesday evening marked the start of summer vacation honoring Marion Thomas. Ninth grade classmates and guests joined the celebration in a local setting.
Dana Kestenbaum and spouse attended the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas meeting in Dallas along with more than 200 attendees from across Texas. Industry leaders Henry King of the United States Brewers Association and Homer Leonard of the Texas Brewers Institute spoke to the group. Kestenbaum distributes Falstaff in Cameron.
Local man can own and operate a small Peanut and Candy route in Cameron. Good income from first week. requires a car and 6 to 8 hours weekly for collecting and restocking dispensers. Cash investment $780,009 with financial aid for expansion. Personal interview write TEXAS KANDY KOMPANY INC at 1135 Basse Road San Antonio TX 6623.
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