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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
7
Local notes record Henton Pruett former Yarrelton teacher and Tehuacana superintendent visiting his parents Rev W H Pruett and wife with wife and daughter. Many neighbors and relatives appear in daily visit notes including Miss Kathleen Hargrove, Miss Ruth Kemp, and Mrs. Meta McCown among others.
F M Smith prominent Connally farmer is hospitalized in Cameron after an emergency appendicitis operation Sunday evening. Several Cameron residents and nearby community members visit. School events and local travel notes fill the page with social and business updates.
Mrs L A Pearce and children and Miss Lorene Blount of Palestine and Mr and Mrs L A Blount and two children of Houston are house guests this week of Mrs David Smith. Mrs Madie Weaver Kirby and little daughter and Miss Marie Holt of Dallas have returned home after visiting Mrs Hugo Slaughter, Mrs Ted Epperson and Mrs Dan Gunn. Dr Willie Roberts of Ft Worth visits his sister Mrs A H Baskin this week. Ben Phillips of Marlin promotes heat appliances in Cameron. Nat Wofford of Port Arthur visits his mother Mrs Hallie Wofford this week. Mrs R L Batte Sr recovers from illness as Mrs Barrnett of Waco nurses her. Hilton Howell of Waco vacationing with parents. Mrs Henry Hefley and daughter return from Galveston.
Selma Jamison of Houston spent the weekend at the J. A. Jamison home. Mrs. E. Erskine and son Elain of Temple were visitors Friday. B. F. Jones of Houston spent the weekend at home. Miss Willie Mae and Beaulah Johnson returned home Sunday after several weeks at Webster Texas. Ray Love spent Sunday at the P. Hi. Love home. Miss Ruby Brock of Detroit left Thursday for home after spending the summer in our community. John Bailey and others were callers in Cameron. The Boswell Family of Waco are visiting Alma McKinney’s home. Fontaine Erstine of Temple spending the week at Dr. W. Fontaine home. Vance McLerran and Guy Harper motored to Milano Sunday. Connie Mae Hickman attended the Cameron show with A. J. Henderson and Vance McLerran. A baby boy Wallace Engine born August 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Eldread Massengale.
Mrs H M Roark of Thorndale attended the Workers Conference at the Baptist church on Monday. Willard Reese returned from Baton Rouge Louisiana and will stay with his mother Mrs M Reese. Mrs M Reese and her daughter Miss Bernice Reese returned Tuesday from a two week visit with relatives in Dallas.
Mr and Mrs Dan Tyson and their two children Jane and Sam have returned from a two week visit in Galveston.
The Baptist Training Service met Sunday evening with H. P. Black in charge. Mrs. Roy Law spoke for the Intermediate Department, Miss Beatrice Reynolds for the Junior Union, Joe Rowland for the Seniors, and E. S. Hutcherson supported the training work. There are 136 enrolled with August attendance averaging 76. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs G W Baker on Friday August 31. Ted Epperson and Bob Joslin left for Houston for an Atwater Kent Dealers Convention and banquet at the Plaza Hotel Friday night.
Local report notes Sam Harrell behind the wheel of a brand new Ford Sedan, highlighting the acquisition as a notable update in his vehicle lineup.
Miss Jewell Smitherman hosted a Friday night party for Vernon Fontaine and Joe Kelly of Washington. Friends enjoyed games and a speech by Joe Kelly with remarks from Mrs. R. K. Fontaine and Bil lie Fontaine Erskine. Shoppers include Fontaine Erskine and Bill Fontaine in Cameron. A play by Maysfield ladies is planned for September 7 at Jones Prairie School House.
The article notes proceeds will go to the Maysfield church and urges community help for the cause. It mentions Harry Jones and his wife from Dallas visiting his mother before moving to Arizona to settle there. The annual Cemetery Association event at Little River featured a good program, Rev Bennie Goodwin’s sermon, and a grounds dinner.
The Senior B Y P U presented an extension program in the form of a play at the First Baptist church of Buckholts Wednesday night before an appreciative audience. Cast included James Markham Joe Rowland Don Slocomb Goldye Burke Hilda Burke Martina McDowell Bernice McLerran Jenie Shirley and Bethel Middleton with several Cameron attendees.
Mrs. J. B. Rector and daughters Virginia and Marion of Shreveport Louisiana are visiting in the homes of her brothers Hubert and Sam Hefley for a time.
William Krause constable of Burlington accompanied by Mrs Krause and their daughter Mrs Wm Hendrickson were in town Thursday.
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