Local and Personal Notes From the Community
Mrs. B J Baskin returned from a visit to Weatherford Fort Worth and Cleburne attended Edgar Brown funeral services in Temple and brought home Clara Brown a sister of M Brown Miss Clara Brown stayed a few days and accompanied her home Mrs Lee Tay and sister Bessie King depart Sunday for Taylor to join Mr Tay who works at the Taylor Press Mr and Mrs Hubert Ard of Coleman were guests of Mrs Ard’s sister Mrs Lon Leonard Lyons McCall visited Mexia this week end Lester Yeager and Mrs Ben Baskin hosted in Navasota Armitice holiday spent in Temple Mesdames H C Compton Theo Lofton Maurine Leonard Mildred Compton attended church event Baylor student pastor W B Breazeale preached at First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Baskin
Weatherford
Fort Worth
Cleburn
Baskin
Edgar Brown
Temple
M. Brown
Clara Brown
Mrs. Bask
Lee Tay
Bessie King
Taylor
Mr. Tay
The
Taylor Press
Lester Yeager
Navasota
Mr. Yeager
Ben J. Baskin
Mr. Baskin
College Station sees A M S M A game attendees
Miss LaVerne Bowmer and Mike Coleman attended the A. M. S. M. A. game at College Station Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gayle visited relatives in San Antonio earlier this week. Clarice Hitchcock of Lexing ton taught at Meeks and visited sister Mrs. James Childers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Bowmer
Mike Coleman
College Station
Clarice Hitchcock
Lexington
Meeks
James Childers
Conn Miller
Waco
Miss Lillie Beckerman Spends Armistice Day at Cameron Home
Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman a Thorndale teacher spent the Armistice holiday at her Cameron home with relatives and neighbors noting a quiet observance and cheerful gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Kate Beckerman
Thorndale
Cameron
Mr and Mrs Gaston Barmore Visit Houston A Duck Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Barmore visited Mrs. W. J. Moyes in Houston last weekend. Mr. Barmore enjoyed a duck hunt while he was on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Barmore
Nadine Bragg
W. J. Moyes
Houston
Mr. Barmore
Dressmaking and alterations by Mrs. G. P. Hartsfield
Tailoring designing and sewing services with remodeling and alterations offered. Prices reasonable. Mrs. G. P. Hartsfield can be contacted at phone 617.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Hartsfield
Local social visits highlight Cameron weekend
Mrs Ambrose Merchant and Mr and Mrs Gordon Hendricks of Houston were guests of F C Fahrendorf. Judge E A Camp of Rockdale stayed with J W Kemp. Mrs Elizabeth McLendon of Waco visited Cameron Thursday night with daughter Mrs Stock Dossett. Mrs W H Henley returned from Waco after attending her niece Sarah Dossett's coronation at the Cotton Palace, accompanied by Mrs A J Dossett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Merchant
Gordon Hendricks
Houston
F. C. Fahrendorf
E. A. Camp
Rockdale
J. W. Kemp
Elizabeth McLendon
Waco
Cameron
St:ton Dossett
Mr. Dossett
W. H. Henley
Sarah Dossett
Cotton Palace
A. J. Dossett
Flowers for All Occasions at Cameron Florist
T W Reed the Cameron Florist offers funeral wreaths and bouquets as a specialty with a contact phone 86 near the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Reed
The
Cameron Florist
Brownsville couple guest of Cameron friends
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lay of Browns ville, former Cameron residents, were guests last weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Green. Mrs. Lay sang a solo at the Baptist church Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Lay
Brownsville
Cameron
Leland Green
Gentlemen Hardy and Watson Visit St Louis Exposition
Messrs. T. F. Hardy and John Watson left last Saturday night for St. Louis to take in the sights at the great Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. F. Hardy
John Watson
St. Louis
Misses Annie and Susie Butts Travel to Denton for Normal Year
Misses Annie and Susie Butts of Maysfield were in Cameron last Monday en route for Denton where they will attend the State Normal during the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Susie Butts
Maysfield
Cameron
Denton
Houston visitors return after pleasant visit
Mrs. Julia Smith and her daughter Miss Julia returned to Houston last Saturday after a several week stay in our city as guests of Mrs. J. M. Ralston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Smith
Julia
Houston
Our City
J. M. Ralston
Funeral wreaths and bouquets offered by Florist
Funeral wreaths and bouquets available from Florist near the high school. Phone 86. Local shop providing ceremonial arrangements and sympathy flowers.
Mrs Andrews Returns Home From Houston Visit
Mrs. Frank Andrews came back to her home in Houston last Saturday after visiting her sister Mrs. J. M. Ralston in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Andrews
Houston
J. M. Ralston
Epworth League Gathering At H. F. Smith Home
Miss Vivian Smith hosted Epworth League members last Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Smith, for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Smith
Epworth League
Hon
H. F. Smith
Cameron Presbyterians elect church representatives to State Meeting
Captain W. D. Paden and Walter Lawrence were chosen as representatives to the State Meeting of the Presbyterians in San Antonio. Lawrence serves as alternate. Mrs. J. H. Coffield, formerly Ethel Lankford, visited homefolk last week and lives in Temple. Mrs. John M. Hefley and daughter Bessie returned from weeks in Georgia visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Paden
Walter Lawrence
Cameron Church
The
Presbyterians
San Antonio
Mr. Lawrence
John M. Hefley
Miss Bessie
Georgia
Banknight Family Returns From St Louis Exposition
Mr and Mrs H E Banknight and daughter Annie returned last Saturday from a two week visit to the St Louis Exposition.
Local Visitors and Travels Highlight Town News
Miss Lelia Woolley returned home from Yoakum after visiting her sister Mrs Messimer. Dr C W Tomkies came back from a Louisiana trip for business and health. John M Tucker traveled to St Louis last week to visit the Exposition and to buy goods for his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Woolley
Mrs. Messimer
Yoakum
C. W. Tomkies
Louisiana
John M. Tucker
St. Louis
Pope Couple Head to St Louis Exposition
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pope left on an early Sunday train to St Louis to attend the Exposition. Dr. Pope will study at the medical college while there and expect to be away several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Pope
St. Louis
Dr. Pope
Medical College
Local Girl Miss Lelia McAnally Returns Home
Miss Lelia McAnally came home from San Marcos after spending Saturday and Sunday there and returned Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia McAnally
San Marcos
Fontaine and daughter visit Mrs Stevenson
Dr. R. K. Fontaine and his daughter Miss Susie from Jones Prairie stayed with Mrs. H. W. Stevenson for several days this week as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Fontaine
Susie
Jones Prairie
H. W. Stevenson
Jones Prairie official visits city amid rheumatism setback
Hon J M McKinney of Jones Prairie visited our city last Saturday on business. He has suffered from rheumatism recently and rarely leaves home, making the trip notable for his condition and absence from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McKinney
Jones Prairie
Miss Clara Thomas Visits Houston For Law Family Stay
Miss Clara Thomas left Tuesday for Houston where she will be the guest for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Thomas
Houston
Tom Law
Local visits span Cameron Waco and Mission
Moulton Cobb returned to Mission last Saturday after a short visit in Cameron with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Cobb. Mr and Mrs Roy Law visited in Waco Monday with Mr Law's brother Sam Law Jr. Mr and Mrs Frank Monroe and children Katherine and Dana and Mrs Katherine Bates spent Monday in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Cobb
Mission
Cameron
Mrs
Wm. Cobb
Roy
Law
Waco
Mr. Law
Sam Law, Jr
Frank Monroe
Katherine and
Dana
Katherine Bates
Tyson and guests spend Sundays in Waco
Mr and Mrs Dan Tyson and Jane and Sam visited Waco on Sundays describing their leisure trips and time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tyson
Jane and
Sam
Waco
Mrs Coleman and son Jimmie Visit Dallas and Weatherford
Mrs James L Coleman and her son Jimmie returned Friday from visits with relatives in Dallas and Weatherford after a month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Coleman
Jimmie
Dallas
Weatherford
Miss Laila Wallace Guest of Cousin in Texas
Miss Laila Wallace of Cuero student at the University of Texas was a weekend guest of her cousin Mrs. Dan Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laila Wallace
Cuero
University of Texas
Dan Collins
SMU Students Attend Coleman Weekend Gathering
Mr and Mrs James L Coleman hosted guests last weekend including Janet Caldwell Ethel Thompson Kenneth McCamey and Billy Miller students at Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Coleman
Janet Caldwell
Ethel Thompson
Kenneth McCamey
Billy Miller
Southern Methodist University
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Post Armistice Holiday
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held a meeting on Monday following the Armistice holiday to discuss upcoming plans and activities for the church group.
Armistice Holiday Delays Church Ladies Aid Meeting
Due to the Armistice holiday the Ladies Aid of the Christian church did not hold their usual Monday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Cuero Residents Visit J W Coleman Family in Waco
Mr and Mrs Earl Evers and M Valley Lockett of Cuero visited Mrs Evers parents Mr and Mrs J W Coleman and Mr and Mrs Trent Newton and family spending Monday in Waco The trip featured family gathering and travel ties among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Evers
M Valley Lockett of
Cuero
Pastors Ramsey and Lehmbert Swap Cameron Assignments
Rev. P. T. Ramsey who has served as pastor of the First Methodist church for two years will depart Friday for Crockett to take a new pastorate assigned at the Palestine conference. He exchanges positions with Rev. A. C. Lehmbert and his family will arrive in Cameron on Friday for a new posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Ramsey
First Methodist Church
Crockett
Palestine
A. C. Lehmbert
Cameron
Methodist Epworth League Institute at Marlin
The Methodist Epworth League Institute will be held at Marlin on Saturday and Sunday November 16 and 17. It is hoped that Cameron members will attend the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Epworth League Institute
Marlin
Cameron
Lodge members attend rally day services in Waco
Cameron Maccabbee Lodge members Mev James John Ryan David Smith Raymond Sharpe J F Guggolz T A Howell Earl Burke Lottie Bighee George Mangum Williams and A E Sharne attended rally day services in Waco Tuesday Luncheon was served at the Hilton Hotel and in the afternoon the team worker and a program were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Maccabbee Lodge
Waco
James John Ryan
David Smith
Raymond Sharpe
J. F. Guggolz
T. A. Howell
Earl Burke
Lottie Bighee
George Mangum
Williams
A. E. Sharne
Hilton Hotel
Miss Geraldine Slaughter Profile at Texas University
Miss Geraldine Slaughter, a student at Texas University, spent the A.
Hutchersons Announce Birth on Armistice Day
Rev and Mrs E S Hutcherson report the birth of a daughter at Cameron Hospital in the early morning of Armistice Day November 11.
Laundry Service Rates and Contact Ad
Damp wash ready to iron per lb five dollars. Damp wash with flatwork ironed per lb. Pressed out we starch ready to wear per lb. Minimum charge five dollars. If your wash woman quits don t worry Just Phere Us Phone four six.
Armistice Day Program At Yee High School
A Yee High School Armistice Day program was observed Friday morning. Junior and senior girls wore patriotic costumes with Liberty by Miss Imogene Sapp Uncle Sam by Miss Ima Graham and Peace by Miss Velma Newton. The group sang America the Beautiful. readings by Miss Sallie Coleman and Foldine Rylander, Taps by F. E. Jackson, and a patriotic address by Dr. John Denson completed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Imogene Sapp
Liberty
Ima Graham
Uncle Sam
Velma Newton
America
Sallie Coleman
Foldine Rylander
F. E. Jackson
John Denson
Misses Moore and Young Visit Home During Armistice Holiday
Misses Dora Emily Moore and Reba Young, Southwestern University students, were at home last weekend to observe the Armistice holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Emily Moore
Reba Young
Southwestern University
Sisters Elnora and Melissa O Neal visit Teague area
Misses Elnora and Melissa B O Neal stayed with their sister Mrs A S Posey in Teague last week. They traveled with Judge and Mrs Jeff Kemp who attended the Methodist conference at Palestine. The party returned Friday and stopped at the Cotton Palace in Waco en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora
Melissa B. O'Neal
Teague
A. S. Posey
Jeff Kemp
Palestine
Cotton Palace
Waco
McCall Sisters Spend Weekend in Waco
Mrs. W. P. McCall and Miss Evelyn McCall traveled to Waco for a weekend outing. They were seen visiting local shops and enjoying leisure time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McCall
Evelyn McCall
Waco
Houston Guest Elbert O'Neal Honors Armistice Holiday
Elbert O Neal of Houston joined his parents Mr and Mrs A R O Neal for Armistice holiday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert O'Neal
Houston
Mrs
A. R. O'Neal
Howell Brothers Visit Parents. Troubadours Play
Lee and Tom Howell Jr of Austin spent Sunday and Monday with their parents Mr and Mrs T A Howell. Their orchestra The Troubadours played for the German at Skeezix Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Tom Howell, Jr
Austin
T. A. Howell
The
Troubadours
Skeezix
Calvert Visitors Back From Weekend M A A M Game Trip
Miss Helen Green traveled from Calvert to Bryan on Saturday to attend the 5 M A A M game. She was joined by Miss Maurine Scott and Mr. R. M. Bacher of Houston who returned home with her for the Armistice holiday. The group spent Sunday in Waco before returning that night and continuing to Calvert Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Green
Calvert
Bryan
Maurine Scott
R. M. Bacher
Houston
Waco
Weldon Burnett Home on Armistice Holiday
Weldon Burnett a student at A. and M. College spent the Armistice holiday at home returning for the observance and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Burnett
A. & M. College
Miss Tiny Beth Sprayberry Visits Pendleton Home
Miss Tiny Beth Sprayberry staying with grandmother Mrs. J M Casey and attending Yee High spent last weekend at her Pendleton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Beth Sprayberry
J. M. Casey
Yee High
Pendleton
Brookses Host Teens for Friday Night Party
Mr and Mrs C I Brooks entertained the young people Friday night despite bad weather. Guests included Mildred and Grace Thweatt Myrtle Mae and Willie Belle Holloway Bertha Floyd Velma Waits Milton Elmer Floyd Woodrow Wade Carlton LaDel Newton Doc Thweat Oscar Walton T Bryant of Belmena and Don Barrett of Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Brooks
Mildred
Grace Thweatt
Myrtle Mae
Willie Belle Holloway
Bertha Floyd
Velma Waits
Messrs
Milton
Elmer Floyd
Woodrow Wade
Carlton
LaDel Newton
Doc Thweat
Oscar Walton
T. Bryant
Belmena
Don Barrett
Cameron
Brooks Party Attends Blue Skies Show in Temple Belton
Mr and Mrs C L Brooks and Miss Myrtle Mae and Willie Belle Holloway traveled to Temple and Belton Monday and on the return stopped at Rogers to enjoy the show Blue Skies.
Lewis Boys Visit Houston Sister This Weekend
The Lewis boys of Houston visited their sister Mrs John Kennon this weekend for a family gathering and to share time together in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Boys
Houston
John Kennon
Cameron and Meeks girls visit the school
Miss Myrtle Adams of Cameron and Miss Jessie Finney of Meeks visited the local school on Tuesday, greeting students and observing classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Adams
Cameron
Jessie Finney
Meeks
Miss Mary Patterson Visits Mrs Holloway Sunday
Miss Mary Patterson visited Mrs M H Holloway Sunday in a brief social call noting community ties and friendly greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Patterson
M. H. Holloway
Miss Opal Allen Returns Home After Cameron Week
Miss Opal Allen spent the week in Cameron and was accompanied home by Misses Jessie Lee Finney and Myrtle Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Allen
Cameron
Jessie Lee Finney
Myrtle Adams
Miss Lucille Miller Spends Sunday with Holloway Sisters
Miss Lucille Miller spent Sunday with the Misses Holloway and enjoyed a quiet afternoon. The gathering highlighted close social ties and community friendliness among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Miller
Holloway
Motored to Wayside and Cameron Parks in the Afternoon
A brief note states someone moved by car to Wayside and Cameron parks during the afternoon. It records no names, dates, or further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside
Cameron Parks
Cameron Visitors Highlight Tuesday church visit by locals
Rev. R. L. Nicholson and H. L. Ya ger were Cameron visitors Tuesday. The note records their presence in town for a brief community roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
R. L. Nicholson
H. L. Yager
Cameron
Heavy Rain and Sleet Hit Local Community
A severe weather note describes heavy rain in the community on Tuesday, followed by sleet Tuesday night and very cold conditions Wednesday morning.
Mrs. W. A. Bonds Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs. W. A. Bonds hosted members of the Wednesday Bridge Club this week with autumn flowers for decorations. After games a salad course was served and table favors were guest room lamps cut by Mesdames Judd Davis, James L. Coleman, Gaither, and A. J. Triggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bonds
Judd Davis
James L. Coleman
Gaither
A. J. Triggs
Armistice Day Thanks From Milam County Legion
The American Legion Milam County unit expresses appreciation to all contributors to the Armistice Day celebration. Special thanks go to local business people who joined in the observance and to the women who generously gave their time and effort to ensure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Milam County
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Brazil
J. T. Parma
Fisk Tires
Cameron, Texas
Hubert Ard
Coleman
Mrs. Lyons McCall
Mexia
Mesdames
H. C. Compton
Theo Lofton
Maurine Leonard
Mildred Compton
W. B. Breazeale
Baylor University
Tracy
San Gabriel
First Baptist Church
A. E. Schiller
W. T. Faulkner
Ean
J. H. Coffield
Ethel Lankford
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Trent Newton
Famly
Geraldine Slaughter
Texas University
I A
Bridge
Dodge
Plymouth
Sapp Motor Co
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