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AND STAR-FORUM Gatesville, Texas June 5, 1975 Sec. 3, Tg. 1 G'ville Reservist Dons Continental Army Garb Bill Herridge in Engineer Unit's Ceremonial Color Guard lor Bicentennial Events Rites Held For Mrs. Wigtagtca Funeral services for Mrs Elbert (Myrtle Wigington, 76, (f Erady, a former resident cf Jimmy Herring Gets Certificate Jimmy Herring, City of Gatesville employee, recently completed a Texas A. and M.

University i Extension Service school in water system operation. He was awarded a Class certificate as a water operas tor after successfully completing the training. The Angel Waterfall in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world (3,281 feet). AUTO REPAIRS Trained mechanics aryl modern equi-innent give you a job, sensibly priced. MIKE'S GARAGE FAST COMPLETE ,103 Park St.

Phone 865-2998 the uatesvuie area, were held wt 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Brady. Rev. Ray Ash officiated, and burial was at 4 Tuosday in Restland Cemetery here. Mrs.

Wigington died Sunday night at Brady hospital. She was born May 13, 1899, In Gatesville and was reared SHRIMP PEEL FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MOUTH here. She was married to Elbert Wigington Oct. 18,1919, in the Spring Hill community in Coryell County. Mrs.

Wigington was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brady. Survivors include a son, Don Wiginarton of San Antonio; I CAMP BUIXIS While Texas Aggies in uniform are a familiar sight from football fields to inaugural parados through the southwest, four current or former students of Texas A. and one of them a Gatesville resident, are marching to a different 'boat in a different uniform. Bill Herridge, who lives at 206 North Lovers Lane in Gatesville, is a member of the Headquarters Company of the 420th Engineer Brigade, a U. S.

Army Reserve unit, Herridge joins three other unit members in trading their Army green uniforms and M-16 rtfUs for ml, white and blue wool unitorms and muzzle-loading muskets. The Army Reservists are members of a special ceremonial color guard formed to participate in both military and civilian Bicentennial events throughout Central Texas. 'Lhe color guard members include Herridge, a 197-1 A. M. graduate in journal.

sm; tapl. Jerry Adkins, currently working on a I hD in computer sciences; Capt. Laniiy Dreesen, studying toward a master's degree in forestry; and Sgt. Stephen Eorkowitz, a master's degree candidate in oceanography. HERRIDGE, a staff sergeant and unit information NCO, completed two weeks of summer camp Friday with the unit at Camp Bullis.

He and the other color guard members devoted some time each day to perfecting the movements and marching style of the Continental FROM 6 P.M UNTIL 10 P.M. With Catfish and All The Trimmings 4.00 three brothers, Joe Wittie of Odessa, E. Wittie of Abilene and Raby Wittie of Gatesville; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie. Warren of Killeen and Mrs.

Lula White, 'Mrs. Delia Deavers and Mrs. Ruby Alford, all of Gatesville; and five grandchil "wV'-CCj SERV-U-SELP DRINK AND TAX INCLUDED Ages 12 and Under -Half Price dren. New Mexico was one of the Open 24 Hours Every Day WE NEVER CLOSE TEMPLE HWY. DYER RESTAURAT first states settled (1537), yet one or the last to enter me Union (1912).

rA TT 1 I 3 Army of 1776.1 1 Herridge said he has noted several differ- enecs in the "revolutionary" way of doing things, compared to the marching style of today's Army. "Perhaps one of the most radical differ- ences in the old manual of arms," Herridge said, "is found in the commands given for various I "itor instance, instead of telling the troops to stand at ease, the Conintenal officer would I give the command 'take The troops would then assume a position that appears very un- military-like by today's standards." He noted that another unusual practice I found in the revolutionary armed forces was the manner in which the troops marched, I "THE SOLDIERS always kept their heads turned slightly toward the right," Herridge explained. "This served two purposes. First, the musket was of such length that it would have kjw imerican nentage PATRIOTISM 4 1 1 3 "Patriotism is that love for country in the hearts of the people which shall make that country strong to BROWN BESS MUSKET EXPLAINED Staff Sgt. Bill Herridge of Gatesville, left, Joint Capt.

Lenny Dreesen, canter, and Sgt. Steve Berkowlfz, right, In Wesson on the mystique of the Brown Best muiket, given by Lieut. Michael Bloom. U. Army photo by Sp5 Sam Patranella.

resist foreign opposition and domestic intrigue which impresses each and every individual with a interfered with the three-corner hat if the head "We will, hewever, be avail able to any city or group plan ning a Bicentennial observ ance," Herridge said. "I would like to bring the other unit members to Gatesville if such activities are planned here. We sense of the inalienable rights of others and prepares him to accept thev. responsibility of protecting will be available on a first come, first-served basis." The uniforms the color guard members wear are uncomfort and support civilian Bicentennial activities. "We' will be civilian-oriented," Herridge said, "but we will also support any military activities in conjunction with the Bicentennial.

We want to get before the public as much as possible so that the people in the southwest can see what soldiers of the American Re volution looked like." Preliminary plans for the special, unit include pre-game activities at Southwest Conference football games, appearances in July 4th parades and celebrations, and participation in various Bicentennial activities in the Bryan-College Station area. wornj by he First Maryland Regiment, a prominent Continental Army unit. The uniforms are complete with white wigs and more than 50 silver buttons. "The muskets we use are replicas of the British short land musket," Herridge a explained. "The weapon, called the 'Brown Bess' by the patriots of 1776, was popular with both the British and Continental, Although, muskets are functional, we are not authorized to fire them only carry them when we are on THE PRIMARY mission of the unit is to participate in remained straight toward the front.

"Also the commands during a formal parade whre given by a 'fluglemeister' or drill sergeant. This individual would stand in one corner of the parade field and give the commands through the use of hand signals and other signs." Herridge explained that Baron von Steuben, the Prussian officer' who volunteered his time and skills to whip the Continental Army into shape, brought heavy European influence with him that led to the Army's way of doing tfcngs. The uniforms worn by Herridge and the other color guard members are replicas of those those rights." able, hot and difficult to keep clean. The members also have to dry-clean the garments at their own expense. AmcriciiM Trilniiiit, March 7, lll'JO Herridge feels, however, that "the honor of wearing the same uniform as the men who fought for and won our inde pendente makes all the difficulties of being in the color guard worthwhile." Osage Cemetery Ass'n to Meet Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten season, which lasts 40 days.

The Japanese believe that the ages of 19, 33, 42 and 47 are bad luck. The Osage Cemetery lAsso nation will meet at 3 p.m. Sellerses Have Son Mr. and Mrs. Dannie (Bup-ky) Sellers announce the arrival of a baby son, Dannie Joe, bom at 8 p.m.

May 25 at Coryell Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Sellers and Mr.

and Mrs. C. Hyles, all of Sunday at the Osage Baptist Church. "We request that all those interested in the ceme tery attend," stated an asso "The Good Life For The Whole Family" Sunday Services; Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:55 a.m.

Church Training 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. ciation leader. BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH J. D.

Walsh pastor Only about four per cent of the 11 million tons of chlorine produced in the United States each year goes in water treatment and waste and sewage treatment Mid-Week Worship Services 7:15 P. M. Wednesdays 1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GATESVILLE W. E. SMITH, Pastor Sunday Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship service at 10:45 a.m.

Monday, June 9 There will be an old-time singing at 7:30 p.m. with Bennie Franklin in charge. The public is invited. It has been estimated that an average child in the primary grades watches television up to 25 hours weekly. Joan's Dress Shop ti Copyright 1975 Community Advertisings This series Is made possible by these business firms and individuals who believe our country is worth preserving.

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