Hearne Negro Killed in Houston Automobile Crash
Hearne, Dec. 26. Thoreas Pecton Thomas, about 45, a well known Hearne Negro, was instantly killed in a Houston area automobile accident Thursday night. He had lived in Hearne for years and worked local trades. The report also notes Christmas events and social notices from the Hearne WPA sewing rooms and local households.
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Hearne Negro
Houston
Hearne
Pecton ‘Thoreas
Housten
Thormas
Old Rugged Cross
Bettie Lou
Catherine Henry
Lena McGlasson
Bethle
Primrose Sargent
Jesus
E. V. Adams
Cora Jenkins
Elderly Twins Meet After 25 Years For Visit
Elderly twins reunited after a 25 year separation during a visit by land children and M. M. Whitehurst to Huntsville acquaintances including Mrs. J. Broughton. Noted surgeon dies in Texarkana. Dr J K Smith, 58, clinic owner and prominent surgeon, died from injuries in a November 24 automobile crash near DeQueen Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Children
M. M. Whitehurst
Huntsville
J. Broughton
Texarkana
J. K. Smith
J. K. Smith Clinic
DeQueen
Ark
Robbery report in Hearne at Clifford Hill Gravel pit
Two burglaries reported in Hearne on Monday involve intruders entering the Clifford Hill Gravel Company pit living quarters in the Brazos bottom and taking bed clothes clothing and other items. The theft occurred Sunday while workers were off duty. The recreation parlor operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Clifford Hill
Brazos Bottom
Possum Hunt by College Avenue Baptist Youths
Members of the College Avenue Baptist Training Union enjoyed a holiday outing Tuesday evening about 25 young people gathered at the church at seven. They traveled to a Leonard road site where one opossum was caught, a campfire was built, and Weiner and marshmallow lunch was served. Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Breazeale and Mrs. B. L. Beal accompanied the group.
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W. D. McCarver
E. T. Robbins
Taylor
Jaysis Joy
Marion Robbins
Carolyn MeeCarver
Knapp
Gilson Knapp
Weslaco
Eleanor Prady
Austin
Hearne High School
Richard Brennan
Alice Brennan
Milano
C. E. Bullock
Normangee
Rose McCarver
Gladys Brent
C. H. Barclay
Marlin
Annie Lulu Peck
Waco
T. A. Averytt
Bremend
FP. E. Knapp
Dona
Mary Knapp
Donna
Josephine Knapp
Mercedes
Ruth
College Avenue
B. L. Beal
Jones Low Man En Golf Tournament
John Jones shot a 76 Sunday at Bryan Country Club for the low gross in the medal tournament in which many local players participated. Jess Shelton won low net with 81 and a handicap of 11 to make 70. Joe Sosolik was 72, L. L. Fouraker 74, A. L. Smith 78, and Kelly Franklin and O. C. Copeland tied for fifth at 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Bryan Country Club
Jess Shelton
Joe Sosolik
L. L. Fouraker
A. L. Smith
Kelly Franklin
0. C. Copeland
Giant Turnips by Rev Pipkin Demonstrate Garden Yield
Three large turnips on display by Rev J J Pipkin from his garden measured six inches in diameter and about 18 inches in circumference. The firm vegetables were shown Monday as samples from the minister's harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipkin
J. J. Pipkin
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Alabama
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T. P. Griffin, Jr
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Bill Palmos
J. S. Wilson, Jr
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Richard Ballinger
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Bert Slagie
Jack
Wesley McKennie
Oliver
NAVY
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R. I. Ballinger
Cross
Seocal
Willard Henderson
Port Sullivan
Joe BR. Wood
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Eula Mae
O. G. Barrow
George Lee
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J. Wesley Raley
J. H. Collier
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Mumford
Roscoe Etter
Hines, NL
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A. & M. College
B. B. McGuire, Sr
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R. A. Booth
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Lee Hanna
Glenn C. Lincoln
Corpus Christi
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Hutte
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J. H. Moss, Jr
Lilo Renfro
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C. P. Welch
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del Rio
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