Birthday Celebration for William Persky in Norman Valley
William Persky celebrated his 93rd birthday with a full day gathering at BE. J. Rinn’s home in Norman Valley near Sharp. Sheriff R. M. Kennedy attended and noted a fine time with Milam county residents including visitors from Holland and Bartlett. A separate bridge party at J. K. Bush’s home featured apple dumplings and prizes for high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Persky
BE. J. Rinn
Norman Valley
Sharp
R. M. Kennedy
Milam County
John Persky
Persky
Kennedy
Holland
Bartlett
Three Weddings Feature Pre Holiday Season in County
Three ceremonies occurred this week with Judge Jeff T. Kemp officiating. Bruce Holland wed Jamnita Seaton at Judge Kemp’s home, Cameron-born bride, Rogers Valley foreman groom. Cecil Waters and Helen Fleming wed in the county courthouse office, while Rene Shafer and Johnnie Doss tied vows in the courthouse office, both couples living in local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff T. Kemp
Judge Kemp
Bruce Holland
Jamnita Seaton
Birde
Cameron
R. L. Butte
Rogers Valley
Cecil Waters
Watson Branch
Helen Fleming
Court House
John Fleming
Rene Shafer
Johnnie Doss
Friday Shower for Mrs George Mayo Newton
A social event of wide interest is the shower for Mrs George Mayo Newton to be held Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs R L Batte. Mrs Newton is the former Miss Abbie Reese Harvey, granddaughter of the Battes, married last week to Mr Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Batte
George Mayo Newton
Newton
Abbie Reese Harvey
Batte
Mr. Newton
Little Miss Doris Jean Brown Appears on WACO Radio
Cameron friends heard Doris Jean Brown on Radio WACO Friday morning November 19. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Brown of Waco and a recent winner in a pupil expression contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Doris Jean Brown
Waco
R. L. Brown
Penn Wolf
J. F Brown
Mrs Harsha Hosts 42 Party In Cameron
Mrs. W. G. Harsha entertained for her sister Mrs. Ward Hutcherson of Palestine with a 42 party at her Cameron home. Red berries and fall flowers formed the color scheme, five tables for the game. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Maurice Grove. plum pudding and refreshments marked a Thanksgiving mood. Attendees included Mrs. T. C. Copus, Mrs. Frank Reid, Mrs. Ray Burke, Mrs. J. L. Copley, Mrs. Calvin Markham, Mrs. Bennie Archer, Mrs. Buddy Leftice, Mrs. Maurice Grove, Mrs. J. R. Wagner, Mrs. Raymond Beard, Mrs. Buck Price, Mrs. Bert Nicholson, Mrs. Robert Youn, Mrs. J. L. Calloway, Mrs. W. H. Stafford, Mrs. W. P. Woolley, Mrs. Gus Evans, and Miss Annie Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Markham
Bennie Archer
Buddy Leftice
Maurice Grove
J. R. Wagner
Raymond Beard
Buck Price
Bert Nicholson
Robert Youn
J. L. Calloway
W. H. Stafford
W. P. Woolley
Gus Evans
Annie Woolley
Gaither Home Hosts Two Bridge Parties at Country Club
Mrs. W. E. Gaither entertained two days of bridge at her country club home with six tables on Wednesday and another group on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. Regenbrecht of Rockdale and many others from Milano, Rockdale, and surrounding areas. Winners received prizes as fall-colored chrysanthemum arrangements decorated the rooms and coffee service followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gaither
Bridge
Country Club
Alfred Franklin
E. B. Phillips
Regenbrecht
Flinn
E. H. Coffield
James Watson
Ed. Taylor
R. P. Jeter
A. J. Triges
C. G. Brindley
Rush A. Thomas
John Henderson
Albert Triggs
W. A. Bonds
B. Ff. Robinson
Henry Patillo
George Childress
R D. Brown
Claude Tri
42 Leisure Club Celebrates Second Anniversary
The 42 Leisure Club marked its second anniversary with a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Slama. Decor featured orchids, green lantanas, and ferns. Leo Hollas earned high score for men and won the traveling prize. Mrs. Leo Stecher led for ladies with second place. Visitors included Otlie Ernst of Burlington and the Hollas and Michalka families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Slama
Leo Hollas
Leo Laake
Leo Stecher
Illie Ernst
Otlie Ernst
Burlington
Ralph Michalka
Slama
Turkey Dinner in Watson Home Shared by Cameron Relatives
Cameron relatives of the James Watsons gathered Wednesday evening for a turkey dinner at the Watson home. Mrs. Watson arranged chrysanthemums for the decorations. Attending were Judge and Mrs. John Watson, John Watson Jr, Mr. and Mrs. W E Gaither, Mr. and Mrs. A C Nolte, Mr. and Mrs. J M Dowman and George Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waston
Cameron
James Watsons
Watson
John Watson
John Watson, Jr
W. E. Gaither
A. C. Nolte
J. M. Dowman
George Bowman
Westphalia wedding unites Evelyn Mees and John Olbrich
Miss Evelyn Mees of Westphalia becomes bride of John Olbrich of Burlington in a Visitation church ceremony. Rev. Robert Schertz and Rev. T F O Sullivan presided with Rev. Eddie Geiser part of the official rites. The couple plans farming life in Burlington after a reception at the Mees home and a wedding trip to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Mees
Johnnie Olbrich
Westphalia
Burlington
John Olbrich
Church of the Visitation
Robert Schertz
T. F. O'Sullivan
St. Michael’s Church
Eddie Geiser
Frank Mees
Burlaington
Walter F. Ploeck
Cameron
Olbrich
A & M College
Annie Holtmann
William Olbrich
Lee Allen Bersen
Judge Gillis Speaks To Baptist Brotherhood in Cameron
Judge Graham Gillis was the principal speaker at the Baptist Brotherhood meeting in Cameron on Thursday evening. His address explored the history of the Bible in translations and used several Bibles to illustrate the number of translations. Chilli was served by Brotherhood officers after the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
Baptist Brotherhood
Cameron
Judge Gillis
Chilli
Brotherhood
Jefferson White to visit home in weekend
Thomas Jefferson White a sophomore at Rice Institute will be home Thursday to visit with his parents over the weekend. He is a second year student in chemical engineering. A burglar who stole 1.25 dollars from the home of Rev. Alan Ramsey of New Orleans sent the money back several days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson White
Rice Institute
Chemical Engineering
Alan Ramsey
New Orleans
Chicago
America
Cameron
Thorobred Fine Fabrics
Toy Campaign Launched by Cameron Lions Club
The Cameron Lions Club announced a community Christmas toy drive at a Cameron Hotel luncheon. Joe C. Denson leads boys and girls work with Boy Scouts aiding toy collection and repairs for the Santa Claus treasure trove. Maurice Grove spoke on Thanksgiving significance. Ada Henderson school students staged a Thanksgiving play. The club donated $5 to the community Christmas tree fund. Guy T. Haynes joined as a new member.
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Lions Club
Sponer
Cameron
Cameron Hotel
Joe C. Denson
Maurice Grove
The
Christian Church
Miss Miller
Ada Henderson
Margie den
Porter fined for hole in railroad coach partition spying
Cy I Porter of New York was fined 25 dollars for boring a hole in the partition of a railroad coach to spy on occupants in the adjoining compartment. The incident prompted authorities to file charges and issue the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy i Porter
New York
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Rinn Home
Bush Home
J. K. Bush
Bush
Erle Burke
R. W. Bennett
C. Cole
Franklin Dusek
Harvey Yee
Lester Williams
Conn Moody
E. D. Parnell
E. C. Cole
Harsha
W. G. Harsha
Ward Hutcherson
Palestine
Lorene Phillips
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
Gaither
Lalla Meyers
Katherine Gordon
Mabel Armstrong
Beauty Shop
Phone
42 Leisure Club
New Way Lumber Co
Houston, Texas
W. F. Plocek
Fran's
Pletseh
Baptist Church
ETEM
Temple Life Insurance Company
Mutual
Temple
National Tailoring Co
W. D. Smith & Co
J.P. Wermner
Rep
Werner
Cameron, Texas
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