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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
8
Tuesday Bridge Club met with Mrs P W Davis as hostess. Guests included Mesdames Rush Thom as Oxsheer Smith W H Baskin James L Coleman. Highest scores: Mrs Rush Thom as among guests. Mrs S A Cottle among club members won a boudoir lamp. Mrs Bassett Watson assisted with refreshments.
Mrs Henry Sapp hosted the Cameron Symphony Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon with Mozart discussed. Participants included Mrs Sapp, Mrs O C Acrey, Miss Dora Emily Moore who sang with Miss Emma, Pearl Clement on piano with Miss Dora Emily Moore, Miss Lucille Dickard on piano, and hostess aided by daughter Mrs A T Epperson serving a salad plate.
Members of the Missionary Society met at the First Methodist church for an all day observance. Mrs. W. O. Triggs led devotions, and Mrs. Albert Triggs spoke on Home and Foreign Missions. Others present included Mrs. Winnie Witliff, Mrs. R. H. Johnson, Mrs. H. L. Luckett, Mrs. Leland Green, Mrs. John Olson, Mrs. Roy Baskin, with Miss Guffey giving a later devotional and a vocal number by Mrs. Witliff and Mrs. F. R. Dunlap.
Mrs. W. C. Triegs led a Monday Bible study at the Methodist church. The group planned a reception for the new pastor Rev. Walter L. Cannan and his family, inviting all members to Thursday’s 7:30 pm basement gathering. They also scheduled a quilt show and bazaar for November 24 and 25.
Mr and Mrs Ray O Neill of Burlington entertained Monday evening at their home in compliment to Editor J B White and wife of Cameron A delicious chicken dinner with all accessories was served Those present were the hon or guests Mr and Mrs J B White Er B Hesse Mr and Mrs O Neill and family Following the dinner a pleasant evening was spent in social conversation
A scavenger party for young people is announced by the Cameron Y P C A. It will be held Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at the Methodist church in the city.
Mesdames Willard Keith, Jesse Coward and Kim Majors served as co hosts to a warm class party held at the former home. The Friendship class of the Baptist Sunday School attended as guests for an enjoyable evening followed by dainty refreshments.
The Wednesday Contract Bride Club hosted by Mrs. B. F. Bonds enjoyed roses and a three table card session. Mrs. W. H. Triggs had the highest score and Mrs. B. F. Robinson the lowest. The hostess offered hors d oeuvres and coffee with Mrs. B. F. Robinson assisting. Church groups Eunice Taylor Glass Circle and Sunlwaves met with leaders and planned meals and talks on stewardship with multiple circles meeting Monday at 3 30 PM.
Miss Emmit Good and Otto Jurgens Jr exchanged vows at 8 o clock Saturday November 11 in San Angelo with Rev W F Kindred officiating. The bride daughter of JW Good of San Angelo and formerly Cameron wore navy blue cloth. The groom son of Otto Jurgens of Ben Arnold has many local friends. After a brief wedding trip to Mexico the couple will reside in San Angelo.
Advertising copy promotes BU-KETS bladder laxative claiming to cleanse impurities and relieve nocturnal urination frequency irritations backache and sleep disturbance. It promises a 25 cent box with money back guarantee after four days if not relieved and cites New Cameron Drug Co as distributor.
Local excitement builds as Harry Willard America's premier magician arrives for a three night engagement starting Monday November 20 in his big tent theatre. Observers remember his Cameron youth and note new illusions including a steel tank escape with welders. Also, Magid Lou Shelton leaves for an indefinite stay with her San Francisco uncle George L. D. Batey after finishing Yoe High School in 1933.
The American Red Cross relief records show tornadoes as the most frequent disasters in the United States. Last year the Red Cross aided 21,738 victims as 226 were killed and 2,755 injured across eighteen states from 44 tornado events.
The article praises Red Cross Life Saving and First Aid courses as core public services with lifeguards nationwide trained by Red Cross experts. It notes last year 66 354 First Aid certificates and 78 795 Life Saving certificates issued to learners.
A severe earthquake last March in Southern California killed 95 people and injured 4 911, destroying thousands of homes. The Red Cross faced ground attacks during relief efforts and took over three months to regain self sufficiency, spending 411 000 dollars from its relief fund.
George T. Wharton of Petersburg Virginia credits Thedford's Black Draught with quicker and better relief for constipation and general dull fatigue. He has used it for twenty five years and finds it effective for colds and other laxative needs. He advises giving children the pleasant tasting syrup.
Bruce Barton writes that The Master’s tale offers week to week inspiration for burdened souls. The piece portrays Jesus in Gethsemane and on the cross, showing vigilance, doubt, surrender, and ultimate calm as a king among crucified foes.
Joe Middleton, once a local businessman, was seen in the city this week returning to familiar circles. Friends expressed happiness at his visit and his warm welcome back.
Medical authorities say constipation can be overcome not with salts or habit forming cathartics but by gentle regulation using a properly prepared liquid laxative. Syrup Pepsin, Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, is recommended for adults and children, with safe laxative action and no dependency.
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