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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
4
Albert G Whiteside outlines OJT actions for fall term including teacher meeting August 2, registration August 31, and first day September 1. He details birth certificate and immunization requirements for first graders and specifies parental consent rules for entering pupils.
Mayor Bassel Wilson elected president of the Babe Ruth League with Chester Simons as vice president and Jim Edwards as secretary. Wilson begins his first year. Simons starts a second year as coach next season. Edwards, a founder, remains active. Meetings discussed reducing games and expanding coaching staff as the league plans for summer play.
Marine Pvt Otto Ho Sommer, son of Mr and Mrs Otto H Sommer of 700 S Jefferson Cameron, completes a four week individual combat training course at Camp Pendleton California. The program covers infantry tactics first aid demolition field fortifications and advanced weapons schooling. Trainees learn Marines are infantrymen regardless of their specialty.
Dr and Mrs A E Kruse depart for Washington DC to visit her sister Mrs Joel F Hembree of Hallettsville. Various families from Houston College Station Dallas San Antonio and San Antonio family members spend weekends with relatives in Hallettsville and nearby towns. Ervin Hollas recently returned from overseas is stationed in Abilene.
Marine Pvt. Alvin C. Peel, son of Mr and Mrs Gu Peel of Milano, completed recruit training July 23 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California. The 11 week course covered all basic military subjects and infantry weapons with new Marines assigned to a unit for further infantry training or to Marine Corps Schools.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Jungmann attend the 25th ordination anniversary of Rev F T Sages on a Wednesday. Several local residents and relatives are mentioned visiting relatives and returning home from extended stays in nearby towns and family homes.
Funeral services for Moman B. Moseley 91 were held at Marek Burns Funeral Home Cameron with Rev. P. L. Caperton officiating. Burial followed in Walkers Creek Cemetery near Cameron. Moseley born June 11 1868 in Alabama lived mainly in Arizona and California before returning to Robstown to live with his nephew W S Moseley. Survivors include one brother A S Moseley of Troy and many nephews and nieces. Pallbearers listed.
Mr and Mrs Albert Willie of Bellaire and Rev and Mrs John Strippe with daughter visited Mr and Mrs Arnold Jungmann. Kin Griffin visits Chester Critchfield home in Temple and attends the La Z Day Carnival in Salado.
I express deep appreciation to the Sisters and staff at St Edwards Hospital and to Dr T Bo Cramp and Dr CG Swift for wonderful care after my car accident. Thanks also to friends for flowers cards and visits May God bless you, DS Wimberly.
The Game and Fish Commission reports about 34 050 quail released in Texas since January under the restocking program. About 7 000 bobwhites and 14 090 coturnix have been placed on farms and ranches with good food and cover. Landowners may apply for more birds via the commission’s game farm in Tyler at 50 cents per bird and may request as many as fit land conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Short and their Fort Arthur son visit her parents Rev and Mrs Filey. Miss Anita Archer spent the week in Houston visiting Mr and Mrs H L Wise.
Cameron Mercers defeated Cen Tex rivals 9-0 as the only game played in the league with Sotten credited the win while Gerald Beach took the loss for Westphalia. Jimmy Rettig went 3 for 3 for Cameron and Merchants pitchers added two hits each. Westphalia left 13 on base with 3 hits. Local social notes include Ira Williams Jr visiting Lott and Marlin, and Mrs. Roy Lambert with Catherine Ann of Waco visiting Mrs. Mary Radtke.
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