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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
12
The Ellen Caver Sunday School Class of the Baptist church visited Wilson Ledbetter Park Thursday evening for a picnic. Thirty five members plus their teacher Mrs J C Martin enjoyed stunts and a bountiful lunch with iced watermelons. Ralston impressed with a donkey impersonation.
A Labor Day barbecue by Rockdale Oil Field Producers at Park Niehaus honored oil field workers. The event featured speeches by Middleton, Webb, and Watson, a toastmaster, and a large guest list with elaborate menus and music. Souvenir programs carried a rhyme from the Reporter editor.
Misses Mary Frances and Helen Green hosted a Friday morning bridge party to honor Misses Sara Dossett and Leila Parks of Waco. Three tables were set with purple and green decor and a salad and ice course followed several games, assisted by Mrs. Chas Frank Green.
The weekly Baptist Women Mission Union met at the church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. B. Hutcherson led a prayer service and Mrs. Conn Miller conducted the business session. Next Monday circles will study Royal Service with Circle One led by Mrs. Preston Graves, Circle Two by Mrs. Wm. Henderson, Circle Three by Mrs. Joe Denson, and Circle Four in the church.
The Methodist Missionary Society met in the church with Mrs. Robert Terry presiding. Reports were heard and the Program Committee outlined a Sisterhood Banquet on Thursday night Sept. 17 featuring a Chautauqua program presented by Cameron ladies. Men of the church will serve. tickets at the banquet room door.
The event hosted by Mrs Beckerman and Miss Lilly Kate drew forty two attendees including Mrs Tom Denson and out of town guests Mesdames A C Strickland Coolidge Watt Skinner Rogers and Lane Denson Temple. Guests enjoyed games white damask covers a chicken salad course and sherbet with red and green parrot accents.
The marriage of Dean Shelton and Louise Noff was solemnized on Saturday at the Methodist parsonage in Buckholts by Rev. Richey. The couple left for a visit to Shelton’s sister Mrs Young in Temple and will reside with Mr and Mrs W White near Salem for the present.
Miss Florence Ledbetter entertained her 42 club at her home on Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. After the games the guests enjoyed iced watermelon.
Miss Geraldine Slaughter hosted the 42 Club on Tuesday afternoon. Three tables of players enjoyed the games as the hostess served sandwiches and strawberry soda water.
Businessmen Jim Neinast and Giles L. Arriett testify to a successful Trades Day with increased sales and liberal buying. Neinast notes lower flour prices but overall profit and anticipates an improved next First Monday program. Arriett cites sustained demand and continued advertising as proof the event should continue.
The As You Like It Club met with Mrs. F. J. Beckerman on Thursday afternoon. Rooms were decorated with ferns roses zinnias and summer poinsettias in red and green. Ten game tables featured parrots table numbers red green candy was served and scores kept on parrot backed pads.
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Local merchants praise Trades Day with higher sales and strong advertising. C N Green J T Parma and Hill of Jackson Pharmacy No 2 report significant customer turnout and better than expected earnings. They credit townwide promotion and newspaper ads for sparking interest in First Monday trading.
A compact catalog entry presents extra fancy sockeye salmon and sardines in olive oil attributed to Giles L. Avriett. The listing emphasizes premium seafood products and the supplier name.
Leader Ima Wilson presides over a evening program including song service scripture reading and prayer. Discussions on Stewardship vs Legalism led by Roy Baskin and Jesus Conception of Stewardship by Mrs W O Triggs, with application by Miss Maggie Aycock. A league benediction ends the program.
Mr and Mrs W T Johnson of Jones Prairie visited Cameron on Saturday. Miss Delphia Scott returned from a weekend visit to Mrs M M Kemp in Rosebud.
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