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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
4
The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church began Monday morning May 28 with Rev. John Solomon directing. Forty-one students enrolled across Junior Primary and Kindergarten levels, with sessions from 8 30 to 10 45 A M and the program lasting through Friday June 8.
Mr and Mrs John Henderson with Jane and John Burns visited Port Arthur for the weekend. They attended the wedding of Mr Hendersons nephew where John Burns served as usher.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers of Rockdale were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Angell. Mr Rogers is a brother to Mrs Angell. The Rogers also visited in the home of his mother Mrs Sadie Rogers here Sunday afternoon.
Allied units launched a major operation across key escape routes in North Korea. As 60 000 to 100 000 fleeing Chinese troops were bottled up, 2 000 surrendered near Chunchon northwest of the front. Hwachon and Inje fell, cutting main corridors and trapping the enemy.
Joyce and Jimmy Smalley the daughter and son of Mr and Mrs J D Smalley of Cameron had their tonsils removed at Newton Memorial Hospital Tuesday and are improving nicely.
Mr and Mrs Niley Smith Sr have returned from a 16 day tour with WFAA Southern Neighbors Farm Study Team visiting nine Southern States and Cuba. They toured farm and dairy operations with Murray Cox and 125 guests learning about pasture improvements and local hospitality.
Chief Quartermaster Neil N Rollings of Cameron is among officers and crew aboard the patrol craft USS 572 unit of the Atlantic Fleet Service Force. The 572 conducts patrol and coastal convoy work as a hunter killer ship armed to destroy submarines.
Miss Doris Hejl, daughter of W. J. Hejl of Rosebud, joined 668 fellow graduates receiving bachelor of arts degrees at Baylor University in a Sunday ceremony. Evelyn Hearne hosted Marie Hearne and family visits in Temple while Marie stayed for a week with Doris Hejl. Mr and Mrs Cage Kennon and Carol Kennon of Rosebud visited Cameron briefly. Mrs Guy Chandler was listed as ill in Newton Memorial Hospital.
Sixteen persons qualified for standard Red Cross first aid certificates in a Monday evening class led by Miss Dallye Young in the gymnasium. Plans were made for an advanced course next Monday at 7 p m in the Denson clinic with Miss Young continuing as instructor. Dr J L Walker and Locke L Mouton spoke on the importance of first aid and emergency preparedness. the session noted atomic bomb considerations and civil defense. Qualifiers included Mesdames John H. Davis Mary Young Green Conrad Jekel Jr Ben Reichert A E Sanders Peral Williams Milano J L Walker Emma Hardie Anna Lee Kirk J B Short F J Gregory and several boy scouts.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church held a pledge service at the church on Monday evening May 28. Mrs. Bob Terry, Treasurer, led the program and pledges for the new year were signed. An installation service for the Women’s Society will be at Sunday afternoon worship, with installation of new officers following the program.
A note highlights that the initial sentence of the Texas Declaration of Independence spans 293 words, reflecting its expansive introductory rhetoric. The claim foregrounds the document’s historical structure and notable phrasing rather than a broader event narrative.
Mrs. A W Bonds has returned from a week visit with her sister Mrs. A L Peterson in Yoakum.
A note from Dalhart Texas highlights its surprising geographic position near six state capitals, arguing the town lies nearer to those capitals than to the Texas Capitol in Austin. The remark underscores Dalhart’s frontier geography and regional ties.
A reflective line compares reputation to a bubble that bursts when one tries to inflate it oneself, implying fragility and self-inflicted harm to standing.
The Wesley Service Bill of the Methodist Church met recently and held a pledge service to support annual offerings. Organizers announced plans to renew commitments across congregations and emphasized community works.
The Daily Vacation Bible School is underway at the Methodist Church this week for intermediates and Junior ages. Classes run 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. with light refreshments after each session. The program includes daily Bible study and has drawn good participation.
Mr and Mrs Hilliard Jackson and their daughters from Belton visited Albert Drozd on Sunday, sharing a call and a brief family gathering.
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