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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
3
The Marak PTA held its monthly meeting October 12. President Akolache led the opening prayer. A sale was approved for November 19 to raise funds for school needs. Mrs. August Hubnik spoke on the PTA emblem and its meaning. Eight members attended.
Mary Fanning was installed as president of the Martha Class during a regular monthly meeting in the Educational Building. Other officers named include Robbie Jean Jones as vice president Bonnell Vacuii as secretary treasurer Ne Dymke as reporter Mildred Gay Josephine Leonard and Dorie Rivers named as group captains.
St Anthony's PTC sponsors a Halloween carnival at Simon-George Hall on Thursday Oct 27 at 5:30 PM. Activities include country store cake walk and fish pond with prizes such as bicycles watches toasters and clocks. Hot dogs pies cakes kolaches and drinks available for sale. Public is invited.
Real estate listing notes three bedroom homes in excellent condition for buyers, plus stock farms in Milam and Walker counties. 840 acres of Milam County land with main ranch home and stock water. smaller stock farm at $105 per acre. 100 acres in Walker's Creek area with water and varied land types.
Cameron PTA met at Ben Milam Cafetorium with about 90 members. Guest speaker Mrs. Robert Tolland from Brazos County Counseling Service discussed district programs and homecoming activities with Rockdale on November 4. Plans included a chili and fish supper and a district workshop at Texas A and M.
Milam County women plan to attend a Democratic Tea at the Rosevelt Hotel in Waco on Monday. Guests include Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, along with Mrs. Stephen Smith and other prominent Democratic supporters from Texas. About six Cameron County women will join, per Mrs. Emory B. Camp.
Mrs Milton Faulkner hosted the Business and Professional Club meeting Monday night with fifteen members present. Miss Mary Randolph presented a program on legislation urging members to learn about candidates and amendments. The hostess served orange sherbet punch party sandwiches potato chips stuffed olives spiced cake toasted pecans and almonds.
The Sarah McCalla chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution offers the Good Citizens award to one senior girl from each Milam County high school. Mrs. Graham Gillis, chairwoman, visited Milam County high schools Friday to explain the program and expand the award countywide.
Don Humble led a program on Women in Politics for the Three Arts Club meeting at Mrs. Niley J. Smith home. Mrs. Humble discussed the suffrage movement and the impact of the modern vote as members answered questions and reflected on voting rights. A salad plate and coffee followed, with Mrs. James Wiggs and Mrs. C. B. Harden assisting at the refreshment table.
Miss Mildred Thornton and Mrs M G Cox left Wednesday for a ten day trip to Tennessee to visit friends.
Mrs. Littleton Barrett and Mrs. Calvin Kraemer hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Monroe Marek at Mrs. Kraemer’s home. About 15 guests attended as cake squares punch and mixed nuts were served along with pink and blue diaper favors filled with mints.
First Baptist Church TEL Class held a business and social meeting October 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hause. Mrs. J. N. West presided, Mrs. W. H. Fannin gave opening prayer, and Mrs. Anna Reese presented the devotional "Forgiveness Unlimited." Minutes were read by Mrs. Ella Clark and treasurer Mrs. C. B. Pord reported the love offering. A covered dish luncheon and coffee followed for 17 members and one guest. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall stayed with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Swanzy Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cunningham of Baytown announce the birth of a son, Terry Don, born September 29 in Baytown Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Otto Matzig of Houston and Alvin Beathard of Milano. Great Grandparents are Joe Haemon of Temple. Terry Don has a brother, Carlton Layne.
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