Local and Personal Notes From Cameron and Nearby Towns
Mrs E N Shaw and daughters Dora and Sue of Karnes City visit Cameron friends, returning often. Mrs Miller and La Verna of Belton spend weekend with Mrs Bonds Laird. Mrs Nettye Saunders and Gwendolyn of Temple stay with Mr and Mrs Jim Laird, Gwendolyn prolongs visit. Louie Jenness of Houston guests of cousin Mrs Jim Laird. Mrs Oscar Kidd hosts Mrs Albert Green and two babies from San Antonio. Mrs John Hudson of Georgetown and Mr Gordon Gantts of Round Rock visit. Miss Katherine McIntosh leaves for a visit to Giddings. Mrs Ludie Banks of Temple visits daughter Mrs Ike Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettye Saunders
Gwendolyn of
Temple
Jim Laird
Gwendolyn
Oscar Kidd
Albert Green
San Antonio
John Hudson
Georgetown
Gordon Gantts
Round Rock
Local Scholastic Movements Highlight Graduations and Travel
Miss Blanche Wiley left Saturday for Leander. Miss Jolly Blanche Pitts departed Denton after completing a year at Cameron schools. Miss Marguerite Ford visits home with Mr. and Mrs. Ford after studying at Daniel Baker in Brownwood. Mrs. C. N. Green attends 5 P M graduation exercises this week. Helen Green will receive her degree. Bernice Terry leaves Monday for Houston and Freeport to spend vacation with her two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Wiley
Leander
Jolly Blanche Pitts
Denton
Cameron Schools
Marguerite Ford
W. C. Ford
Daniel Baker
Brownwood
C. N. Green
Helen Green
Bernice Terry Jeft
Houston
Freeport
Local News Briefs From Around Town
Miss Blanche Hensley, popular teacher at the grammar school, has returned to her home in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bradbury spent Tuesday in Waco. Mrs. T. J. Denson hosted her sister Mrs. J. B. Sargent of Mart and a niece of Miss Tennie Dell Boykin of Mart, plus another Mrs. W. M. Blair of West Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Arthur Tyson and her young son visited Cameron on Wednesday with Mrs. E. A. Flinn and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hensley
Anderson
T. J. Denson
J. B. Sargent
Mart
Tennie Dell Boykin
W . M. Blair
West Palm Beach
Florida
Arthur Tyson
Small Son
Cameron
E. A. Flinn
Commencement Exercises Reach Baylor College and Temple
Mrs. N C Erskine and son Fon taine with Mrs E N Fontaine of Temple attended Monday night exercises. Mrs 8 Kestenbaum Mr J E Marshall and Miss Julia Marshall traveled to Belton for Baylor College commencement. Miss Alice Govan, niece of Misses May and Julia, received her A B degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Erskine
Fontaine
E. N. Fontaine
Temple
8. Kestenbaum
J. E. Marshall
Julia Marshall
Belton
Baylor College
Alice Govan
May
Julia
Miss Julia May McCollum Attends Baylor Commencement
Miss Julia May McCollum spent the weekend with her cousin Miss Alice Cowan and attended the commencement exercises at Baylor College Belton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia May McCollum
Alice Cowan
Baylor College
Belton
I C O F Corsicana Official Visits Sister in Texas
G H Hurt assistant superintendent and boys director at the I C O F home in Corsicana visited his sister Mrs Raymond Beard last week reflecting a family reunion amid church and charity circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hurt
Corsicana
Raymond Beard
Fikes Undergoes Operation at Cameron Hospital
Carl Fikes is a patient at Cameron hospital following surgery performed last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fikes
Cameron Hospital
Mrs. T. A. Casey Improves After Illness in Cameron
Mrs. T. A. Casey shows marked improvement this week after a period of illness at her home in North Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Casey
North
Cameron
Miss Clara E Cooke to Graduate from CIA on June First
Miss Clara Esten Cooke daughter of John E Cook of Rockdale will graduate from CIA on June first. Invitations have been sent to Cameron friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Esten Cooke
John E. Cook
Rockdale
Cameron
Barron Family Guests Spend Weekend in Cameron
Mr and Mrs G P Barron and son George P and daughter Mary Fran of Austin were guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Wilker last weekend and visited Mrs Barrons cousins Mrs Andrew Esslinger and Miss Blanche Hensley Also Mrs S W Cheeves and daughter and Mrs Fontaine Flinn their guest visited in Temple Friday Mrs Shaw and daughters Dora and Sue of Karnes City are in Cameron for several days combining pleasure with business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Barron
George P
Mary Francis
Austin
Leo Wilkeron
Shaw
Dora
Sue
Karnes City
Cameron
Residents Plan Move Back From Dallas to Cameron
Mrs J C Reese will return to Cameron early next week with Harvey and two children Lee Batte and Abbie Reese after living in Dallas for several months. Mrs Leland Green hosted her mother Mrs J Pratt of Marlin and Mrs H P Pearce of Houston last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Reese
Dallas
Cameron
Leland Green
J. Pratt
Marlin
H. P. Pearce
Houston
Gott
Triggs Family Visit Near Mineola and Cameron
Mr and Mrs Albert Triggs spent two days in Cameron visiting her mother Mrs George A Thames. Montague their son accompanied them home after living with them in town while attending school here before their move to Mineola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Triggs
Cameron
George A. Thames
Montague
Mineola
Mrs Bagby Attends Yoo High School Commencement
Mrs Jim Bagby of Milano attended the Yoo High school commencement in Cameron Monday night. Her niece Mary Leslie Newtom was a member of the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bagby
Milano
Cameron
Yoo High School
Mary Leslie Newtom
Miss Vance Collier Heads to Waco for Commerce Exercises
Miss Vance Collier left Tuesday afternoon for Waco to attend commerce training and from there will visit friends in Maldof and Lufkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Collier
Waco
Maltdoff
Lufkin
Pierce Couple Visiting Green Family in Corsicana
Mr and Mrs John A Pierce of Corsicana are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs A N Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Pierce
Corsicana
Wir
A. N. Green
Tyra Sanford Returns From Houston Visit
Tyra Sanford has come back after an extended stay visiting relatives and friends in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyra Sanford
Houston
Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor Visit Waco Family
Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor of Waco spent last weekend with his parents Dr and Mrs G B Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Taylor
Waco
Mrs
G. B. Taylor
Mrs. Cecil Warner and Daughter Visit Fort Smith Family
Mrs. Cecil Warner and her daughter from Fort Smith Arkansas are guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Cheeves at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Warner
Fort Smith, Ark
8. W. Cheeves
Mrs Boyd Wells and Mrs Ernest Beard Visit Kin
Mrs Boyd Wells of Austin and Mrs Ernest Beard of Calvert are guests of their parents Mr and Mrs T S Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Wells
Austin
Ernest Beard
Calvert
T. S. Henderson
Miss Gladys Gray Visits Friends Ahead of Austin Trip
Miss Gladys Gray popular Yee High School teacher visits Miss Mary Alice Porter in Rockdale this week before heading to Austin for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gray
Yee High School
Mary Alice Porter
Rockdale
Audstin
Twin sons born to Zalesky couple in May
Mr and Mrs Joe Zalesky welcome twin boys born May 20. The babies will be known as Bernice and Bernard. Terry and Van Perkins hosted a fish fry for 32 friends last Friday at Wayside Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Zalesky
Bernice
Bernard
Terry
van Perkins
Wayside Inn
Adams announce marriage of Nora to Lavo Weighenhoff
Mr and Mrs J L Adams announce the marriage of their daughter Nora to Mr Lavo Weighenhoff the ceremony held May 26 at 8 pm in San Marcos Miss Ruth Kemp and Minnie Bartholomew attended the College of Industrial Arts class of 1928 graduation exercises
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Adams
Nora
Lavo Weighenhoff
San Marcos
Ruth Kemp
Minnie Bartholomew
College of Industrial Arts
Social visit at the Cox home in Robinson County
Mrs B H Partin and county clerk Mrs De Meria spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs M G Cox, Robinson County, in an informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Partin
de Meria
Robinson County
M. G. Cox
Miss Cora Brashear Home After Pleasant Visit
Miss Cora Brashear returns home after a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Franklin and Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Brashear
Franklin and
Calvert
Miss Mary Burns Home From Graham Teaching Post
Miss Mary Burns daughter of Mrs S M Burns has returned home from Graham where she has been a popular and successful teacher for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burns
S. M. Burns
Graham
Gohmert Heads to Cuero for Family Visit
L H Gohmert traveled Sunday to Cuero to visit his California based brother at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Li Gohmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Gohmert
Cuero
California
Li Gohmert
El Paso Man Ernest McKnight Visits Cameron Friends
Ernest McKnight of El Paso visited friends in Cameron last weekend, strolling through local streets and chatting with neighbors during a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McKnight
el Paso
Cameron
Local residents wrap up school year in Central Texas towns
Misses Mary Alice and Irma Porter return home to Rockdale after completing a year in Cameron schools. Mrs Eliza Newton of Maysfield attended Presbyterian services. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hefley and their son visited Cameron from Hearne. Miss Maurice Duncum heads to San Antonio for business college. Mr and Mrs Jeff Kemp and daughter Ruth attended Rockdale school exercises. Naomi Pardo returns from Temple to teach there next year. Sallie Coleman visited Waco after Schulenburg teaching duties. Bess Dubois rests at home after a Sherman year. Little Wayburn Gunn visits grandparents J H and J J Du Bois for ten days with mother Mrs Wilson Gunn of Houston joining Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice
Irma Porter
Rockdale
Cameron
Jeff Kemp
Miss Ruth
Miss Bess DuBois
Mrs. J. J. de Bois
Sherman
Little Wayburn Gunn
J. H. du Bois
Wilson Gunn
Houston
Memorial Temple High School Graduation Attended by Relatives
Miss Bill Fontaine and Michael McKinney from Jones Prairie attend graduation exercises as Fontaine Erskine, cousin, celebrates as a member of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fontaine
Michael McKinney
Jones Prairie
Temple High School
Fontaine Erskine
Social Weekend Guests Reported in Waco Times-Herald
Mr and Mrs N S Draughr and two sons of Temple were weekend guests of Mrs Draughrs brother Mr Conn Miller and wife The column notes Mrs Hilton Culpepper and son Wallace of Popularville Miss are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Mooedy in the same note of social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S. Draughr
Temple
Waco Times-Herald
Hilton Culpepper
Wallace
Popularville
Miss
Mrs
Wallace Mooedy
Mrs Green Visited Durango. Stewarts Reported Improvement
Mrs C N Green spent the last week in Durango with her mother. Mr Stewart is reported as much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Green
Durango
Stewart
Green family visits Dallas for graduation gift
C N Green and daughter Miss Mary Frances spent the weekend in Dallas as guests of Miss Helen Green. They arrived in a new Essex car given to Miss Helen as a graduation present. She will receive her degree from S M U in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Green
Mary Frances
Dallas
Helen Green
Helen
Evans and Velda Walker Visit in Gause Milam County
J. L. Evans and Miss Velda Walker visited in Gause on Monday. Evans has many friends in Milam county and near Gause and he enjoyed the occasion greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Evans
Velda Walker
Gause
Mr. Evans
Milam
Drury Family Arrives for Extended Visit in Town
Mr and Mrs George Drury and their little daughter Minnie Nell arrived Thursday to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Sharpe. Mr Drury returned home Sunday leaving his family for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Drury
Minnie Nell
Walter Sharpe
Drury
Local visits and illnesses noted in Cameron area
Mrs Ella R Hooks and Mrs Wm R Rogers visited Mrs Roger Neblett and Eloise Rogers in Waco Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jim Kemp and son J B spent the weekend in Cameron. Miss Susie Butts shopped in Cameron Saturday. Friends of George Leath grieve to hear he is ill at his Curry community home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella R. Hooks
Wm. R. Rogers
Waco
Roger Neblett
Eloise Rogers
Jim Kemp
J. B
Cameron
George Leath
Mr. Leath
Curry
Miss Elizabeth Ramsey Home From Dallas Visit
Miss Elizabeth Ramsey daughter of Rev and Mrs P T Ramsey returns this weekend from Dallas where she has studied at Southern Methodist University. Friends and family anticipate a warm homecoming and a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ramsey
P. T. Ramsey
Dallas
Weekend guest visits of Waco residents noted
Mrs Ham Jones of Waco spent the weekend with her brother W W Chambers and Mr and Mrs W G Gillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Jones of
Waco
W. W. Chambers
W. G. Gillis
Mrs. T. F. Criswell Attends Presbyterian Auxiliary
Mrs. T. F. Criswell of Buckholts attended the Presbyterian Auxiliary meeting on Monday, joining other members for the local church event and its planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Criswell
Buckholts
Presbyterian
Arriett Couple Attends Friday in Temple
Mr and Mrs Giles L Arriett spent Friday in Temple visiting relatives and sightseeing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles L. Arriett
Temple
Marriage Notice for Miss Pace and Mr Craven Ownby
Mrs. R Fontaine visiting Temple during the week. Invitations sent in Cameron for the marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Pace to Mr Jordan Edgar Craven Ownby at the Pace home in Kiskell. They will be at home to friends at 8703 Crescent St Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Mary Ellen Pace
Jordan Edgar Craven Ownby
Pace
Kiskell
Crecent St
Dallas
Walker's Creek Church Service Attendance Appeal
The article urges continued church attendance at Walker's Creek Church. It argues full attendance would justify enlarging facilities and a Sunday School annex, praises the pastor's efforts, and expresses concern that member absence signals lack of appreciation.
Stones to Remove in Christian Life Urged
A speaker laments inert pews and insincerity hampering believers. He calls for removing stones of inactivity, insincerity, selfishness, and worldliness to revive faith and advance religious progress.
Sunday School Notes Show Strong Attendance and Tree Class Growth
Sunday School reports 74 present with on time study and Bible use. Mrs Elwood Chamberlain's class posted 100 percent attendance while two classes meet outdoors under trees. Miss Anna May Dodson resigns to attend school. Mrs Andy Dragoo to teach. George K Angell granted three month leave to attend Baylor University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Anna May Dodson
Andy Dragoo
Miss Dodson
George Kk. Angell
Baylor University
Angell
Extract Highlight: A Reluctant Return Reward
A fragment notes a prize or reward intended for someone who would not surrender it upon returning. The scantly readable text hints at a conditional or protective motive tied to a return and refusal to relinquish the item.
Two Yee High graduates from Walker's Creek honored
Walker's Creek notes two students from Yee High School received diplomas on Monday night. Ruby Hightower and Walter Baskin earned high honors and are seen as future assets for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker's Creek
Yee High School
Ruby Hightower
Walter Baskin
Monday Night Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Barmore Home
Miss Bernice Terry presided as hostess at her sister Mrs J Ly Barmore's Thirteenth Street residence for a Monday Night Bridge gathering. Floral decor featured sweet peas and pink roses. Miss Bill Fontaine won high score and received a bud vase. table prizes were bud vases awarded to Miss Dulce McCall and Miss Fontaine. Pineapple salad and tea were served. guests included Mrs Chas Nabours and Mrs Lee McLane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Terry
J. Ly Barmore
Thirteenth St
Bill Fontaine
Dulce McCall
Chas, Nabours
Lee McLane
Missionary Society Circles Meet for Bible Study
The women of the Methodist church held Monday Bible study circles. Circle one led by Mrs. Mcintosh met with Mrs. Joe Lindsey, Circle two led by Mrs. Jeff T. Kemp met with Mrs. Kemp, Circle three led by Mrs. B. T. Harris met with Mrs. Walter Sharpe, Circle four led by Mrs. W. C. Triggs met with Mrs. Triggs, Circle five led by Mrs. Romsey met with Mrs. Baskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
First
Second Corinthians
Joe Lindsey
Mcintosh
Circle Two
Jeff T. Kemp
Kemp
Circle Three
Walter Sharpe
B. T. Harris
Circle Four
W. C. Triggs
Triggs
Circle Five
Julian Baskin
Romsey
Mrs J Frank Smith Dies in Taylor Funeral Held in City
Mrs J Frank Smith died at her Taylor home at noon Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted in Taylor on Wednesday. She grew up in Milano and left many friends in Milano who mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Jd. Frank Smith
Taylor
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Louie Jenness
Katherine McIntosh
Giddings
Ludie Banks of
Ike Ledbetter
Mrs. C. W. Bradbury
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Galvez Hotel
Ss. J. Slocoms
Galveston, Texas
Mesdames
Joe Elam
John Muse
Sidney Posey
A. R. O'Neal
Teague
Flenora
Mallisa B. O'Neal
Mrs. York of
Edwin York
O. K
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Maysfield
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Hefley
Little Son of
Hearne
Maurice Duncum
Naomi Pardo
Sallie Coleman
Schulenburg
Susie Butts
R. Fontaine
Dr. Fontaine
FE. A. Flinn
Walker’s Creek Church and Community News
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Dodge
Chevrolet
Star
Baby Overland
Horstmann
J. Frank Smith
Cardus
Cardui
Walter F. Sharpe
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