Thousands Attend Bank Reception in Cameron Texas
The Citizens National Bank opened with a grand reception drawing 3000 to 4000 attendees. Guests toured the vault and safety deposit areas, saw the new flood lighting from Texas Power and Light, and enjoyed music by Guy Draper’s Orchestra. Local and distant bankers sent congratulations while 80 gallons of punch and 20,000 cakes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Reid
Ruby Lengert
Exchange Department
Nannie Bodiford
Mary Lake Henderson
Ted Harris
Cora Barmore
Nancy Rae
Texas Power & Light Company
Texas
Citizens National Bank
New York
St. Louis
State of
Main
Guy Draper
Waco
J. Lee Davis
Walter G. Lacy
Citizens National Bank O Waco
Earl B. Stallings
South Texas Commercial National Bank of Houston
F. F. Downs
First National Bank of Temple
W. B. Thomas
First National Bank of Rogers
Chas .A. Davis
First National Bank of Thorndale
Claud Eads
J. Edwin Brown
First National Bank of McGregor
Ewing Norwood
First National Bank of Navasota
Louis S. Pierce
United States
WFAA
Bank Officials Recount Cameron’s Strong Status On Map
Letters from listeners including the Hibernia Bank and Trust Company of New Orleans president and Whitney Central of New Orleans vice-president attest Cameron’s prominence and strength at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
The
Hibernia Bank and Trust Company of
New Orleans
Whitney Central of
Cameron
Milam County Colored Teachers Institute Held in Cameron
The annual Milam county colored teachers institute met at Cameron Colored High School on October 24 and 25 with about 60 instructors. Led by O J Thomas and secretary Mrs R A Covington, sessions covered reading teaching methods and English, with speakers including Miss Smith of Southern California and local supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Colored Teachers Institute
Cameron
Cameron Colored High School
O. J. Thomas
P. R. Humber
T. A. Fisher
Cameron Schools
Kathryn K. Robbins
Miss Smith
Southern
Calif
P. F. Jackson
J. H. Williams
Milameco
Southern California
L. C. Struggs
Lions Hear Pastor Of Christian Church
The Cameron Lions held their Tuesday noon meeting at the Methodist church with 29 members and two guests. Rev. Joel B. Hardigree of the First Christian church spoke on Making Money, explaining the shift from wealth being sinful to wealth being acceptable in modern times. He opened by tracing the old view and noted the change in attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Lions
Methodist Church
W. M. Ratcliff
Fort Worth
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
W. J. Watson
Joel B. Hardigree
First Christian Church
E. S. Hutcherson
Hardigree
Har
Majestic
Digree Urges Earnest Wealth for Community Welfare
The speaker argues that wealth must be earned by able men to serve the community and humanity. Lion Club members praise the lecture and anticipate Rev Hardigree's return. The budget is adopted with a change raising the convention allotment to $200 for a Cameron Lion member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digree
Lion
Hardigree
Hutcherson
Finance Committee
Frances Terry Hosts Halloween Party For Friends
Frances Terry entertained a group of friends at her home on Wednesday afternoon for her daughter’s Halloween gathering hosted by Mrs Bob Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Terry
Fourth Grade Halloween Party at Ada Henderson School
Frances invited several fourth grade girls to a Halloween party at Ada Henderson School. Guests were greeted by the honor guest and Vivian Whites in ghost costumes. The house featured orange glow lights and themed decor. Activities included a fortune wheel and apple bobbing. Orange ice and hobgoblin cookies were served late in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Ada Henderson School
Vivian Whites
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R. A. Covington
Lions
Christian Church
Frances Terry
Lektiphone, Lowell & Dunmore and
Hogan License Associates
Jestic
Majestics
Cameron, Texas
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