Texas conference convention fills Cameron churches with sermons
The eighth fourth annual Texas Conference opens with preachers from Beaumont Houston and other areas scheduled to preach in Cameron churches Sunday. Bishop Moore and Bishop Hay attend along with Dr Winfield. An orphan home entertainment is set for Friday afternoon. The event focuses on morning business sessions and afternoon evening sermons as all are invited.
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Bishop Moore
Bishop Hay
Winfield
Alexander College
Waco
Weather report for Texas unsettled with varying temperatures
Tonight and Friday bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with unsettled weather. Temperatures this morning ranged from 24 in Amarillo to 64 along the coast. Rain occurred in the eastern portion of Texas.
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Amarillo
Texas
Habits of Carefulness for Fire Prevention in Grammar Classes
The article stresses daily fire danger and the need for careful handling of fuels and waste. It cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters and notes student efforts by Misses Wiley Johnson Wendt and Mrs. Robbins. It warns holiday carelessness can cause homelessness, injuries, and deaths.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Wiley
Johnson and Wendt
Robbins
Largest Turkey Ranch Powers Thanksgiving Supply
The article describes the world’s largest turkey ranch known as the Turkey Ranch in a distant location supplying major U S cities with the Thanksgiving centerpiece. Flocks led by Charles George Lif er are driven to mountains in summer, herded by men dogs and horses as part of the operation.
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Daoh
U. S
Charles George “Lifer
Pastors from Cameron Methodist Gather for Texas Conference
Seventeen pastors have served Cameron Methodist since 1885. Twelve attend this week’s Texas Conference meeting, including Green, Wodten, Browning, Kilgore, Smith, Talley, Shettles, Wagon, White, Willis, Harbin, and the present pastor Ira F. Key.
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Cameron Methodist Church
Meeting of Texas
Green
Wodten
Browning
Kilgore
Smith
Talley
Shettles
Wagon
White
Willis
Harbin
Ira F. Key
Lions Club Hosts Dr. Bob Adams Speaker
Dr. Bob Adams head of the new Methodist Hospital in Houston spoke at the Lions Club Tuesday luncheon. T. A. Fisher discussed the Boy Scout movement as the school superintendent. Adams gave an impromptu talk on the movement. Vernor Fontaine, a local student, spoke on Correct English week after Adams spoke at Cameron Methodist Brotherhood.
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Bob Adams
New Methodist Hospital
Houston
Lion’s Club
T. A. Fisher
Adams
Methodist Brotherhood
Cameron
Vernor Fontaine
Bishop Moore Opens Texas Methodist Conference with Call for Gospel Focus
Bishop John M. Moore opened the eighty fourth Texas Conference session at a Methodist church with an address praising early Methodist pioneers, emphasizing conviction in sermons and a return to gospel core. He urged unity, liberty of religion, and harmony, noting no divisions within Methodism and affirming its history and doctrines.
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John M. Moore
Texas
Methodist Church
Moore
Two Bond Elections Ordered for Schools and Sewage Plant
The City Council called an election for December 27 1923 to issue bonds totaling 150000 for new school buildings and 25000 for a sewage disposal plant. Roy Baskin named judge. election at City Hall. State health officer Beasley urged immediate plant construction.
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Roy Baskin
State of Texas
W. H. Beasley
Correct English Week Observed by Yar High School
In November 1824 Yar High School instructors and students urged better English. Posters in downtown show windows and programs in the chapel directed attention to the use and abuse of the language.
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Yar
Preacher Assignments To Be Read At Texas Conference
Appointments of preachers in the Texas Conference will be announced on Monday November 26 the conference closing day. Changes over the district are expected including Rev Ira F Key moving from Cameron which Cameron residents regret due to his valued service to the city.
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Milam Lodge
Texas
Ira F. Key
Cameron
Key
Methodist Conference Welcomed by City Leaders
Mayor J B White welcomed visitors on behalf of the city as delegates from a Methodist conference gathered. The board of stewards spoke for the church noting it is 76 years old and Bishop Moore praised the hospitality and progress of Methodism during the meeting. D H Hotchkiss was elected secretary and roll call began.
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J. B. White
Freewan
Board of Stewards
Moore
D. H. Hotchkiss
Turkey Prices Drop to New Low Level
Turkey prices near Thanksgiving slide to a new low as Cameron's Peter Company offers 11 cents per pound on Thursday morning. The market remains weak with slow eastern and northern sales and no immediate rise anticipated, despite earlier predictions of a decline.
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Turkey
Cameron
Peter Company
E. V. Ferguson
Paving Contract Approved With Dozier of Georgetown
The council signed the paving contract Tuesday night with W. E. Dozier of Georgetown at a cost of $83,000. Warrants will be issued to cover expenses, with a $41,000 bond to be presented Monday night. Work to begin in about ten days and the May 26 adjournment set the stage to close the contract.
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W. E. Dozier
Georgetown
Dozier
Commercial Club
Road tax election ordered by court for countywide vote
Commissioners Court orders a December 17 election to raise road maintenance tax from 4 to 15 cents. The tax funds gravel road upkeep across the county.
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Commissioners Court
Fred Henry Tops Texas Insurance Drive With Prize
Fred Henry district agent for Occidental Life Insurance Company of Dallas exceeded his quota in a $2,000,000 statewide drive and received a $50 check for his efforts and prize win in Texas.
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Fred Henry
Occidental Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Texas
Gas System Review in Cameron Commercial Club Meet
Frank S. Lesovsky, chairman, invites Cameron Commercial Club City Council Lyons Club and citizens to a Monday night hearing with C W Arlitt of Austin. Arlitt presents oil fuel gas maps costs and rates for a proposed local gas system with private or town ownership. Target price in Cameron is 1.50 to 1.70 per 100 cubic feet. aims to inform adoption or rejection.
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Cameron Commercial Club
Cameron
C. W. Arlitt
Austin
Commercial Club
Lyons Club
Tigre
Temple
Trenham
Arlitt
Ford Debuts New Two Door Sedan Model
The Hubert Hefley Motor Company shows a new Ford two door sedan this week. The model is presented as an improvement over the old two door sedan and answers questions about whether the model had been discontinued.
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Hubert Hefley Motor Company
Annual Love Feast at Methodist Church Service
The Texas Conference Love Feast will be held at the Methodist Church in the main auditorium starting at nine o clock. It is one of the conference's most inspirational services and the church capacity is expected to be filled.
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Ira F. Key
Methodist Church
Highway Report Offers Up To Date Road Info
Highways are in fair shape with few rough spots as Cameron visitors are advised to call Phone 104 for up to the minute road information to any point.
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Cameron
Baptist Clergy Return From Texas Convention in Galveston
Rev F S Hutcherson returns from Texas Baptists meeting in Galveston. It is likely a visiting minister will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. Last Sunday the Baptist congregation attended services at other churches as their pastor was out of town.
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F. S. Hutcherson
Texas Baptists
Galveston
English Visitor Harold Thomas Plans Cameron Home
Harold Thomas of England, cousin of Rush A. and Monta Thomas and nephew of Mrs. Geo. A. Thomas, is visiting Cameron and likely will make it his home. He arrived with Mrs. Thomas this week from Beaumont after being in America about two years. Relatives only recently learned of his presence in the United States.
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Harold Thomas
England
Rush A
Monta Thomas
Geo. A. Thomas
Cameron
Mrs. Thomas
Beaumont
America
States
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