Cameron Considers Garrison Gunnery School Site
Major C E Stiles met with Judge Jeff Kemp Mayor Leland Green and L Van Perkins to discuss Cameron hosting a gunnery school. The Chamber of Commerce presented housing surveys showing ample facilities and proposed using local homes and vacant buildings for troops fed by area restaurants. The plan could involve 1500 to 2000 trainees over several weeks with a range site yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Stiles
Camp Swift
Jeff Kemp
Leland Green
L. van Perkins
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Perkins
Day by Day We Weave Memorial Day Across War’s Wide World
A wartime Memorial Day reflection contrasts Pearl Harbor and Pacific graves with those in Europe. It recalls 2991 navy dead and 2495 missing in four months, and honors fallen soldiers in the Java Sea, Bataan, Corregidor, Somme, and Flanders. The living vow to fight anew to honor the dead and liberate France and Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Java Sea
Philippines
Fox Holes
Bataan
Corregidor Island
Bay
Navy
Somme
Meuse-Argonne
Suresnes
Saint Mihiel
Aisne-Aisne
Aisne-Marne
Flanders Field
France
Flanders
Army Officers Move To Cameron For Billeting
Three army officers and their wives have moved to Cameron to establish homes with more officers to follow. Lieut. L. H. Harris and wife and Lieut. W. W. Harris and wife occupy the Mrs. John Ryan home. Lieut Wm. Lynch and wife have arrived but have not chosen a home. Cameron seeks 14 Fort Benning officers with Major Dunham directing 250 officers to Temple. only furnished homes and apartments are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Cameron
L. H. Harris
W. W. Harris
John Ryan
Wm. Lynch
L. van Perkins
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Benning
Dunham
Temple
Old Herald News Print Cleared for Free Distribution
The Herald offers over a ton of archived news print from old files. Bundled papers are free to organizations like Boy Scouts if transportation and storage are provided. If unclaimed, bundles may be sold to the public at set prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
The
Boy Scouts
Miss Ann Sanders Arrives for Summer Visit in Belton
Miss Ann Sanders of Nacogdoches and a student at Mary Hardin Baylor College Belton arrived Sunday night to spend the summer with her brother and family, Rev. C. W. Sanders, at the Baptist home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sanders
Nacodoches
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Belton
Rev
C. W. Sanders
Baptist Home
Great Krupp Works Hit Again In Second RAF Bomber Raid
British air forces attacked the Krupp works at Essen for a second night, deploying 300 to 460 bombers. The raid reportedly succeeded with only 14 aircraft lost, while Germany was seen retaliating with local bombings over the British Isles. In the east the UN reported ongoing heavy bombing of Japanese bases as British advances continued in Libya and the desert war intensified.
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Essen
Reich
Germany
British Isles
London
Far East
United Nations
Libbya
Russia
Kharkov
China
Pacific
Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Bremen
France
Mother Cat Raises Terrier Pup on Burlington Farm
Frank Rogers of a Burlington area farm recounts a mother cat adopting a stray terrier pup after the dog’s mother died. The pup, hidden with a litter of kittens, is now growing up amid the cat family and is expected to become a fine dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Burlington
Mr. Rogers
Sanders Celebrate Baby Girl on Anniverssary
Reverend C. W. Sanders and wife announce the birth of their first child, a baby girl weighing 5 pounds 5 1/4 ounces, at Cameron Hospital on Monday night June 1, their 4th wedding anniversary. Mother and baby are doing fine. The pastor, of First Baptist Church, expresses happiness, pace to steady enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sanders
Cameron Hospital
First Baptist Church
Soil Conservation Work Advances in San Gabriel Area
Soil Conservation Service personnel led by Frank Moore assess old terrace lines in Sharp priority area to map soil conservation plans for farms. Farmers listed include Julia Davis R C Moseley George Schroeder O R Mueck Paul Tag Hicks Garner Fick Brothers Sewartz Hargroves Duncan and Hunter Duncan. Charlie Duncan farm planning completed with a group meeting scheduled. notices will be mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Frank Moore
Leonard Edmondson
Bob Pearson
Lucy Gray
Julia Davis
R. C. Moseley
George L. T. Schroeder
O. R. Mueck
Paul Tag
Hicks
Death of Reinhard Heydrich Confirmed by Germany
Official German announcement confirms the death of Reinhard Heydrich after being shot. News notes that 26 Czech victims died by Nazi firing squads in reprisals. Heydrich suffered three bullet wounds and lingered weeks before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Heydrich
Raymond Lesikar Heads to Austin for Naval Reserve Training
Raymond Lesikar travels to Austin to enlist in the Naval Reserve as a flying cadet. He returns to Cameron from Los Angeles where he worked for Douglas Aircraft Corporation making bombing planes. A Yee High School graduate, he attended the University of Texas and is the son of Mr and Mrs Vince Lesikar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lesikar
Austin
Naval Reserve
Cameron
Los Angeles
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Raymond
Yee High School
University of Texas
California
Naval Air Corps
Vince Lesikar
Three Cameron Girls Earn Degrees at Texas State College
Denton June 1 At the thirty ninth annual commencement 351 students received degrees. Dorothy Gohmert Marguerite Lesikar and Minnie Margaret Martin of Cameron earned bachelor of arts and science degrees in sociology home demonstration clinical pathology and bacteriology. Dr L H Hubbard president conferred 214 BS 125 BA 4 library science BS and 8 master degrees. Hubbard presented the commencement address as the program opened with organ music an Alma Mater and faculty performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Texas State College For Women
Dorothy Gohmert
Marguerite Lesikar
Minnie Margaret Martin
Cameron
Miss Gohmert
L. F. Gohmert
V. E. Lesikar
Lesikar
Martin
J. C. Martin
L. H. Hubbard
E. V. White
Hubbard
Mrs Parker Visiting Relatives in Littlefield
Mrs. W. P. Parker of Littlefield is visiting relatives Mrs. W. P. McCall and Mrs. W. H. Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Parker
Littlefield
W. P. McCall
W. H. Tucker
Kuzel Announces Candidacy for Precinct 1 Commissioner
W. E. Kuzel of Buckholts announces his bid for Precinct 1 Commissioner ahead of the July 25, 1942 primary. The farmer and school board veteran stresses road work, fiscal responsibility, and active service to all precinct residents. He plans to meet voters and pledges to allocate road funds proportional to taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Kuzel
Buckholts
Kuzel
Capafire
River Bottom
Justice
Submarine Strike Sinks Transport in South Pacific
In South Pacific waters a American submarine torpedoed a 6000 ton transport loaded with Japanese soldiers and sank two supply ships. The raid followed Dutch Harbor and prompted nationwide alert as Britain and China faced renewed aerial and commando actions.
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South Pacific
Heydrich Still Alive in Prague in Grave Condition
Reinhard Heydrich, Nazi ally known as the hangman for executions, was alive in Prague with three bullet wounds and critical condition after Friday reports. Hitler’s forces had already killed 24 Czechs, including some women, in the broader action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhard Heydrich
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Heydrich
Hitler
Bailey Announces For Constable Here
B F Bailey former Constable for Precinct 1 who was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Pete Harwell seeks a full term in the office subject to the July 25 primary. He is a longtime local peace officer with broad experience and asks voters for support to discharge duties faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bailey
Pete Harwell
Bailey
Sell Family Moves to Austin for New Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Sell and their children relocate to Austin to establish residence. Mr Sell serves with the Social Security Department after a prior appointment and previously worked at the First National Bank in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Sell
Austin
Sell
Social Security Department
First National Bank
Cameron
Jeff Hefley Enlists in U S Marines from Bryan Texas
Jeff D. Hefley of Bryan and owner of Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau has enlisted as a private in the United States Marines. He will report to San Diego for training after a farewell party and barbecue at his Bryan home. He is a veteran of the last war and previously held a commission as a First Lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff D. Hefley
Bryan
Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau
United States Marines
San Diego
Calif
Mr. Hefley
Mrs Cavit Visits Friends In Area From Abilene
Mrs Bruce Cavit of Abilene visited friends here the first of the week. She was formerly Miss Ceesal Avery and had lived here for many years with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cavit
Abilene
Cavitt
Ceesal Avery
Walter H Fuchs Seeks Commissioner Precinct 1 Nomination
Walter H. Fuchs of Yarrellton announces his bid for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 in Beats 6 and 7 for the July 25 primary. The 39 year old farmer and former office holder emphasizes road work, frugal finances, and full time service if elected. He cites prior service under County Judge Jeff T. Kemp and notes his family and farming background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Fuchs
Yarrellton
Herald
Fuchs
Jeff T. Kemp
H. A. Fuchs
Walter
Texas
Fox
Leona Gonten
Gus Gonten
Edgeworth
Kitten Seeks Home From Herald Office Listing
A beautiful gray male half Persian kitten is ready to be given away Monday. Affectionate and house trained, the pet is highly desirable. Call 282 or visit the Herald office to apply. Those without a suitable home or knowledge of kitten care should not apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Injured Oil Man B F Robinson in Wreck Near Gonzales
B F Robinson an oil man suffered critical injuries Sunday night when his car struck loose gravel and wrecked. He was moved from a hospital to Cameron and is now recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Robinson
Gonzales
Mr. Robinson
Cameron
Laura Lee Chaddock Visits Cameron This Week
Laura Lee Chaddock of Rockdale is visiting Cameron this week, indicating a social or familial visit and local engagement. The event highlights regional movements and cross-town personal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lee Chaddock
Rockdale
Cameron
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U.S
Walterh Fuchs
Kitten
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