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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
7
More than 29,500,000 boys and leaders have joined the Boy Scouts of America since 1910. Churches of all faiths sponsor more than half of the nation’s 120,000 Scout units.
Tom Nugent arrives at College Park amid bold claims about his material as Ted Dawson once did at Port Arthur. The column recalls coaching egos, early Texas schoolboys, and shifts in the spring sports scene including SCOT board appointment, coaching moves, and rising talents across Texas high school and college programs.
Catherine Mikula of Cameron was elected secretary of the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Youth at its third annual convention in Taylor. Dan Kasprowicz was elected president with Sharon Mulholland and Diane Sulak as officers. the three day event opened with a Taylor welcome and a keynote by Msgr. Vincent Wolfe, followed by a banquet with Senator Henry Gonzales addressing delegates.
Ida Michalka rolled a three game high of 497 to lead the Cameron Women’s Bowling League. Jody Pernice was second with 458 and Milady Hollas third with 425. Mary Polansky tallied the only turkey. Notable splits were converted by Ann Schuttle and others. League standings show Rockdale Flower Shop leading with 48 wins and 24 losses. Also noted are Eagle Scout milestones and Boy Scouts’ 1957 heroism awards.
Belton Tigers A team defeated Cameron A 104 to 48 with strong first and second quarter leads. Belton B team led Cameron 65 to 19, with Bak er scoring 14 and Morgan 10 for Belton while Gris wold led Cameron with 7 points.
The St Rita Circle met January 28 at Simon George Hall with nine teen members present. Mrs W W Balhorn presided as Mrs David Shapro announced the district meeting program and explained the Madonna plan to establish clinics in foreign countries for teaching young mothers child care. The circle contributed to the Bishop's Foreign Relief Fund and the March of Dimes, and hostesses served coffee and kalaches. The next meeting is February 11.
Billy C. Schigut hospital corpsman third class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph P Schigut of Cameron, is stationed at U S Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan. He received a letter of commendation December 19 from his commanding officer for his role in treatment, convalescence and rehabilitation of a severely wounded patient.
The Cameron District Council of Catholic Women held its winter meeting at Simon George Hall. Mrs. David Shapiro presided as president with Rev. Robert Fuchs of Hearne giving the opening prayer. Mrs. W. W. Balhorn offered the welcome. A burned patient is noted, and a Navy entry follows, with a Yoe High School graduate entering in October 1953.
District Council Thirty nine held with ladies and two priests in attendance from four parishes Cyclone Hearney Ma rak and Cameron. The president outlined the Madona plan and Father Fuchs spoke on the Catholic Press. Reports on organization and development were given and Father Duda led the closing prayer. Cameron ladies served refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Gail Davidson of San Marcos visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pierce over the weekend.
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