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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1959
Page
8
Ford Motor Company promotes the 1960 models as comfort engineered with major styling updates. J O Wright notes increased interior space, improved roadability, and a redesigned frame and suspension. The line offers six roof options across 15 models including Fairlane, Fairlane 500, and Galaxie series with Town Victoria hardtop.
Earl and Mrs Earl Curtises Sr were feted Sunday for their 50th wedding anniversary by the Homemaker Class and the Men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Church in Cameron. About 150 guests attended the reception in which the couple and their families were greeted by the Rev Aubrey Russell as well as Mrs M Harrell and other hostesses. A gold bonbon dish was presented to the couple by Mrs Ryan on behalf of the Homemakers and Men's Bible classes.
The Milano Home Demonstration Club met at the Milano School with hostess Mrs W W Brooks Recreation and a state convention report by Mrs Don Simmons. Officers elected for 1959-60: president Mrs M H Wimberly, vice president Mrs John Yoakum, council delegate Mrs Jiles Yoakum, secretary treasurer Mrs J A Baggett. Motto chosen: Forward Together With God.
The 1960 Cadillac, on display at Brazos Auto Sales in Hearn, debuts an era of motoring elegance with refined tail fins a wider lower front end and a distinctive grille. Officials cite smoother quieter performance hydramatic power steering advanced brakes and a new interior focused on comfort for front and rear passengers. Cadillac offers 13 models in three standard and one custom series with dimensions similar to last year.
The Hore and Garden Club met with Mrs J A McKinney and Miss Ethel McKinney as hostesses. Mrs A L Burnett is president with several officers named. 13 members and two guests attended a salad plate and cake. The next meeting is set for October 20 at Mrs Robert Glenn’s home.
The Pleasure and Profit Club met September 28 at Lois Randolph's home 309 F. Seventh. Refreshments featured salad and hors d'oeuvres on green linen with a yellow zinnia centerpiece. Mrs. A H Hightower poured coffee and Mildred Thornton led the salad table. Elizabeth Zelisko presided over the program reviewing the book Josh Bean and God. Patsy Nance named next program chairman with Ripley as hostess.
The Wesleyan Service Guide met September 30 at Mrs Tomlinson's home for its regular monthly session chaired by Mrs Louis Elley. Miss Dorothy Johnson presented a program on There's A Light Upon The Mountains. After business, Mrs Tumlinson served pie, ice cream, and coffee to members and two guests.
Mr and Mrs Donaldson of Bryan visited Mrs Annie Richards over the weekend. Mrs Edna Buffington is visiting her daughter in Dallas to welcome a new granddaughter.
Luke FE Hart Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus will give a Columbus Day address titled Christopher Columbus and the Eternal Values. The talk is set for Sunday October 11 at 1 30 according to Leo Laake Grand Knight of Cameron Council.
Miss Alice Dohnalik and Louis M. Vrazel wed at St. Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak on September 26 at 9am. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. R. Gerskovich, featured lace and tulle gowns, pink carnations, and a four tier cake reception at Marak Country Bar. The couple, former Yoe High students, will live at 109 West Ave. Y., Temple.
The Cameron Delphian Club met at Mrs E J Davis home with Mrs Alvin Roberts presiding. Mrs Niley Smith presented the program describing her European tour with meetings she encountered and showed pictures and literature. Mrs Davis served salad and tea to 19 members.
A daughter named Martha Louise Garza was born to Mr and Mrs Gaberial Garza on September 26. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces at birth.
On September 27 a 5 lb 1402 daughter Jamie was born to Mr and Mrs Elias Velazquez. On September 28 a son weighing 7 lbs was born to Mr and Mrs Leroy Sanders. On October 3 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Linzy Hazelwood weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs named Nancy Carol.
On October 4 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Cast of Rockdale. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and they named him John Franklin Cast.
Mary Jane Sanders and Curtis Allen Schiller united in marriage at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin on Saturday officiated by Rev. Dr. Hilbreth. The bride wore a beige satin brocade suit with mink topper and carried stephanotis with an orchid. Attendants included Katherine Burke of Austin and best man Tommy Sanders of Cameron. The bride studied at the University of Texas. the groom is a Baylor University senior. They will reside in Waco after a brief honeymoon.
The Cameron Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Joe Klasek's home on Tuesday October 6 with Mrs. Frank Hane giving the council report. Members are urged to attend a freezing food and bread demonstration at the school October 15 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting will be November 3 hosted by Mrs. Frank Hanel with sandwiches potato chips and punch served to ten members.
Recent guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Schiller were Mr and Mrs Carl Goodnight of Temple.
Mrs Mary Radtke spent last week visiting relatives in Waco and Clifton, continuing family connections and keeping in touch with kin in central Texas.
Linda Schiller was installed Worthy Advisor of Cameron Assembly No 272 Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Mason Hall. Other officers installed included Perrin Lester Crook and many more. Schiller is a Yee High School senior active in Junior Historians Band Spanish Club and First Baptist Church.
The WSCS of the First Methodist Church hosts a two session study on the United Nations and Contemporary Man. The next meeting includes topics on Human Rights Assaults on the UN UN Organization and more with various chairmen and organizers listed.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lippman and Suzanne spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting relatives. Mr. W. A. Henrichsen and daughter Mrs. D. J. Brown from Edinburgh spent the weekend visiting his mother Mrs. Anne Henrichsen.
The Cameron Herald lists publisher editor and business manager as Frank M Luecke Janet Luecke and Cameron Texas. Owners include Frank M Luecke Don Scarbrough and John Cardwell. Bondholder J B White holds over 1 percent. Average annual copies sold 3253. Notarized October 3 1959. Residents visits noted from Houston Ft Worth Bryan.
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