Mrs H L Atkinson obituary honors devoted church worker
The life of Mrs. H. L. Atkinson, born Hattie Williams June 7, 1878, centered on Maysfield Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband since 1898, three daughters, one son with spouses, two grandchildren, and sisters, she was a Sunday School teacher and leader who valued righteousness and the Kingdom of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Atkinson
Maysfield Presbyterian Church
Hattie Williams
George H. Peets
Maysfield
Amelia Williams
Lawrence K. Smoot
A. C. Freeman
Austin
R. L. Spann
Dallas
Mary Virginia
Harriet Atkinson
Elliott W. Atkinson
el Dorado
Ark
Gordon Allen
Emma Lou Atkinson
Woman's Auxiliary
God
Jaspeh Parker
Christ
Auxiliary of Central Texas Presbytery
Edgar Guest
Germans Smash Moscow Front as Allied Fight Rages
Reports from the Moscow front describe severe losses and steady German advances toward the Soviet capital. In Washington President Roosevelt rejected fears of a Russian collapse while Britain faces pressure to intensify action and invasion plans despite hazards. Local notes include social visits by Henry Boedeker and Henry McCormick with relatives and Cameron-area trips.
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Germany
Moscow
Washington
Roosevelt
England
Britain
United States
Berlin
Visitors From Waco and Randolph Field Stop in Cameron
Mr and Mrs Bill Richter visited in Waco Sunday. Woodrow Wilson of Randolph Field was a Cameron visitor Sunday.
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Bill Richter
Waco
Woodrow Wilson
Randolph Field
Cameron
Miscellaneous Halloween Shower for Verna Mae McLane
Miss Opal Worester hosted a Halloween themed shower Tuesday night for Verna Mae McLane bride to be of Jack Vick. Prizes went to Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Randolph Williamson who gave them to the bride. Doris Nell McLane kept the bride’s book. Guests numbered 25 and included banana splits and chocolate cookies.
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Verna Mae
Jack
Local brief notes from Cameron area visits and births
Miss Ila Jean Stidham a Texas University student in Austin visited family over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J L Winston announce birth of son Curtis Darrell. Lloyd Frazier of Austin was in Cameron Saturday. E A Camp of Rockdale was a Cameron business visitor Monday. Mrs L D Gordom of Waco trans acted business in Cameron Monday. Ray Hubert Brashear of Austin visited Cameron over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Jean Stidham
Texas University
Austin
Lloyd Frazier
Cameron
E. A. Camp of
Rockdale
Cameron Business
L. D. Gordom
Waco
Ray Hubert Brashear
Soviet Reserve Army Thrown Into Battle Near Moscow
The battle for Moscow neared its final phase as Russian reserves were pulled into action to halt the German advance. Germans were within 60 miles of Moscow, while a London report said the assault had slowed but Moscow faced a siege under heavy defense works. Snow and cold weather threatened operations in the vast battlefield region.
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Moscow
London
British leaders face pressuring delay as war stance weakens
In the House of Lords on Tuesday Winston Churchill harshly condemned his government for inaction against Germany. British resolve is fading and observers warn further delay may shift American opinion. German submarines are active off Dakar while Russia holds large unused manpower reserves. No British expeditionary force remains in Archangel.
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House of Lords
Winston Churchill
Germany
Walter Senkel Celebrates First Birthday in Maysfield
Walter Senkel of Maysfield observ ed his first birthday on Sunday October 12. Relatives joining were Mr and Mrs John Senkel and Doris of Cameron Mr and Mrs Willie Stoebner and children of Burlington Mr and Mrs Otto Schulz and son of Clarkson Mr and Mrs Adolph Stoe bner of Travis Misses Jessie Lee and Eleanor Pfarrdrescher of Splawn and Miss Minnie Lee Fatheree of Maysfield. Refreshments of sandwiches cake cookies and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Senkel
Maysfield
John Senkel
Doris
Cameron
Willie Stoebner
Burlington
Otto Schulz
Clarkson
Adolph Stoebner
Travis
Jessie Lee
Eleanor Pfarrdrescher
Splawn
Minnie Lee
Black Hawk Ointment Offered For Various Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to buy Black Hawk Ointment for athlete's foot eczema itch ringworm or aching feet with a guarantee. The jar sells for 50 cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Dallas Visit Sparks Quiet Weekend for Coleman Family
Jim Coleman and his son Jimmy visited Dallas on Saturday, adding a brief family outing to their weekend schedule.
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Jim Coleman
Jimmy
Dallas
Welfare Board’s Community Chest funded aid to 1940 41
The Cameron Welfare Board, built by dedicated local women, used Community Chest support to aid 94 needy families with groceries wood clothing and medicines during 1940 41. The WPA Lunch Room at Ada Henderson School received aid and transients were referred to the Sheriff for meals or travel allowances.
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Cameron Welfare Board
Cora Cammer
WPA
Ada Henderson
Welfare Board
Sheriff's Office
Community Chest
Community Chest Board
Massey couple welcome baby girl Mariann in Cameron
Mr and Mrs Paul R Massey are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday evening at Cameron hospital. They named her Mariann. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
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Paul R. Massey
Cameron Hospital
Mariann
Cheeves Brother Hopes Quick Recovery From Illness
Frank Cheeves of Cheeves Bros is confined to bed with a lame limb but hopes to be out within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cheeves
Cheeves Bros
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Henry Boedeker
Taylor
J. F. Howard
Max Howard
Rosebud
Henry McCormick
Friendship
Jack-O-Lanterns
Hallowe’en
Mazda
Burgess
Mrs. J. L. Winston
Curtis Darrell
Dakar
South Atlantic
Russia
Archangle
St. Monica’s Church Grounds
BUICK
Pratt & Whitney
Defense
General Motors
America
Fisher
John Muse Motor Company
Cameron, Texas
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