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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
11
Benny Benson a 16 year old student designed Alaska s flag. The design selection highlighted a blue field with an eight star layout symbolizing the night sky and state stars.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Hi Tracy in Austin, Miss Adeline Margaret Tracy married Mr W Jackson Hartsfield on August 5. The groom, Cameron native and 1924 graduate, later studied at the University. The bride, Austin High School graduate and musician, is loved by many. The couple are visiting his parents near Hoyte.
Miss Rosa Lee Baskin entertained naming Miss Erica Mc Alester of Cuero as honoree at a slumber party last Saturday night. Guests arrived at 6 30 and were served picnic fare including fruit salad bread and butter sandwiches chips pimento sandwiches olives and iced tea. Attendees from Southwestern University last year included Maurine Clinton Ruth Kemp Clyde Baskin Alta May Power the hostess and honoree.
A merry crowd camped four days on Little River last week enjoying swimming boating and bridge between picnics. Notable attendees include Miss Elma Evers of Itasca Mr and Mrs Earl Burke Mr and Mrs Leonard Burke Mr and Mrs Chas Nabours Misses Hilda and Goldie Burke and Adrian Schulz.
Miss Clyde Baskin was entertained with a seven oclock dinner hosted by her mother Mrs Lena Baskin. The rooms were decorated with late summer flowers. Two card tables with linen centers featured Lindy dolls as centerpieces and golf girl and boy place cards. The three course luncheon included fruit salad crackers, pressed tuna fish golf balls olives potato chips bread and butter, iced tea, followed by peach ice cream and angel food cake. Guests listed include Rosie Lee Baskin Alta May Power Mary Izllen Jeter Laura Boedeker Elizabeth Adams Maurine Clinton Ruth Kemp and Clyde Baskin.
Miss Earl Bragg entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club and two invited guests Tuesday morning. Rooms featured late summer flowers, mainly lavender and white phlox and Jack Bean. Three tables held tally pads score cards and cards with colonial face centers as fruit salad bread and butter sandwiches crackers olives and iced tea with lemon were served.
Charley Dockery opens Charleys Place the Smokehouse next to Fred Matula Garage in Santa Fe town Cameron featuring barbecue vats with 2500 pounds capacity. Specializes in barbecue meats including chickens with Sunday dinners and picnic orders offered. Large screened dining room for a unique old fashioned meal and invites public patronage.
A Birmingham law curbs dog barking and howling by keeping dogs off streets after dark. The ordinance aims to reduce noise complaints and improve nighttime peace for residents.
The Triggs Dry Goods Company of Cameron Milam County Texas executed a deed of assignment on August 15 1927 conveying all property to the assignee for the benefit of creditors. Creditors consenting must notify in writing within four months and file claims within six months with J C Joseph Assignee at Cameron Texas.
Relief ad claims Ely's Cream Balm clears congested air passages by applying a fragrant antiseptic cream inside the nose. It promises instant relief from nasal blockage, hawking, and headaches with a small bottle from the druggist and immediate breathing improvement.
The article notes that oil was first used as motive power 230 years ago by an English inventor named Street, with leap year exceptions on the calendar rules.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a quick remedy for sore burning swollen sweaty feet with corns callouses bunions and raw spots. It promises immediate relief and says feet feel comfortable after use with a year of foot comfort guaranteed for a few cents.
Mrs Power hosted a Friday evening picnic at Riverside Park for guest Miss Erica McAlester and friends from Southwestern University. Attendees included Mesdames Clinton Baskin Kemp and Arthur Baskin, Misses Ruth Maurine Clyde Lena Weil Lena Baskin and Alta May Power.
Dr and Mrs F R Dunn of Hearne visited Cameron on Monday to reconnect with old friends. Mr Dunn, an optometrist, practiced in Cameron years ago and had offices in the Herald building.
A report notes waterproof paper is used to make aprons raincoats slip covers and bead slippers among other items. It mentions the human body has about 620 muscles with about one fourth located in the neck and face.
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