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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
7
Missouri Pacific reports a strong July showing with total operating revenues of 10.605 million dollars, a recovery from flood troubles, and a net income of 1.546 million. For the seven months ending July 31, revenues totaled 70.542 million, with net railway operating income of 7.417 million versus last year.
Gulf Coast Lines reports July operating revenue of 1 098 542 with net income of 60 406, down from last year. International-Great Northern posts July revenue 1 214 668 and seven month totals show 10 189 417 in revenue and 866 609 net income, both below prior year.
Rockdale Commercial Club agrees to a 2 motorcade along Highway No. 43 for Palestine’s September 2 opening of the Trinity River bridge. Rockdale will send at least 20 cars and other towns along the route plan large delegations. Palestine will host a barbecue feeding about 15 000 attendees.
Governor Dan Moody and Senator KE Mayfield will speak at the occasion, joined by members of the State Highway Commission.
Mrs. Ray Gore was named assistant and secretary to the director of the home economics department at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. She promptly resigned from Rockdale Public School where she had been elected for a third term as English teacher in the intermediate department.
The Presbyterian church ladies auxiliary held their fifth Monday meeting in the city park. Mrs. A. F. Mitchell received a miniature mail bag filled with letters from the group as she prepares to sail for Europe Tuesday.
The B Y P U pageant A Vision of B Y P U was presented Sunday night at eight by First Baptist Church youths. A large crowd praised the performers and organizers led by Mrs. Joe Denson and the Educational Director. The cast included many named youth players across eight intermediates and juniors, with roles such as Special music and Doctor.
Mrs. Earle Burke hosted a bridge party for her guest Miss Elma Evers of Itasca. Pink and white summer flowers created a refined setting as games finished with cherry ice and cake. Prizes went to Albert Collins for high, Lois Burnett for low, and Miss Evers received a guest prize a novelty laundry bag.
Report highlights a curious danger as sun rays refract through goldfish bowls, functioning like lenses and concentrating heat to start fires in homes. Authorities caution kept lamps and glassware away from sunlight hotspots to prevent blazes.
Katharine Ott of Oberlastadt Germany asserts ownership of what is described as the world’s oldest grapevine. The vine is said to have a 47 inch trunk circumference and roots down to 250 feet with annual grape yields. Experts estimate it was planted around 1509.
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