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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
13
The Constantinople district of Near East Relief has taken over bakeries formerly run for the Turkish army. About 20,000 loaves of bread are baked and distributed daily. In five months, its consolidated bakeries would stretch 280 miles if laid out. The organization seeks funds to continue the relief work.
Aghavni Millian, nineteen, from Bitlis, recounts being seized on the eve of her wedding during massacres, imprisoned in a Turkish harem for five years, and rescued by Near East Relief with help from an American Rescue Home in Constantinople. She awaits marriage arrangements and return home.
Aghavni of Armenia speaks for her people saying Armenia is unconquerable and pledges to rebuild. She notes 100000 girls still held in Turkish harems and credits Near East Relief as America’s chief agent in rescuing them with public support crucial to release.
A twenty four mile long extension table symbolizes the ongoing aid to orphans fed by Near East Relief. Sheltered across Asia Minor Syria Armenia and Northern Persia sections the table remains fragmented, blocked by Turkish authorities. The scene shows orphans seated on both sides as relief efforts continue despite terror.
Assyrian Greek Armenian Jew and Christian children rescued from Turk fear receive care from 229 American supported orphanages and 69 hospitals with over 6000 beds. Many are taught trades for self sufficiency while new arrivals continue to be saved and sheltered by generous Americans. The article notes siblings fear another massacre and that shoes and bread are scarce as new waifs join the shelters.
In the 1920 Texas campaign Pat M Neff challenged Senator J W Bailey calling him a liar while Bailey cited public records claiming Neff was born in 1872 Neff rebutted by showing a Bible page allegedly listing Patt Morris Neff born Nov 26 1871 and raised questions about the name and birth details in the Nett family graves and a related tombstone controversy in Coryell County Texas
We thank Cameron friends for deeds of kindness and sympathy during our mother's illness and death. We also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings from Miss Minnie Mayes and others.
Mrs. Roy Jeter and Miss Olive Henderson left Tuesday afternoon for Taylor where they were invited to perform with The Taylor Music Club.
The week features Thursday's Who's Your Servant adapted from Julian Johnston's play. Friday and Saturday present The Sea Wolf by Jack London. Monday offers The Ladder of Lies with Ethel Clayton. Tuesday showcases Blackbirds with Justine Johnston plus Briggs comedy. Wednesday presents Stepping Out with Enid Bennett plus Burton Holmes Travelogue.
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