Hearne Invitation Relays Big Event At Wood Field
Hearne invites East and Central Texas high schools to the March 6 Relays at Wood Field. Prelims Friday afternoon with finals at 8 pm. Events include sprints hurdles distance jumps throws and relays. Eagles coaches Cochran and Rogers plan entries in each event.
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Hearne
Wood Field
Central Texas
East Texas
Taylor, Granger
Waco
Temple
John Reagan High
Houston
San Jacinto
Bryan
Hearne High Eagles
Cochran
Rogers
State Officials Invited to X-All Highway Opening
Hearne Texas February 22 Officials including Gov James V All and highway chief Harry Hines are invited to March 4 ceremony opening the X All Highway between Osse and Thornton with a barbecue luncheon and public ceremonies. A large crowd is expected. Also announced a new supply of age pension blanks will be available at P and M Bank or Chamber of Commerce within days due to previous exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
H. W
X-All + Association
James V. All
Harry Hines
John Wood
D. K. Marin
Ibb Gilchrist
Osse
Thornton
P. & M. Bank
Chamber Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Exall
Dallas
Southern Pacific Railroad
Corsicana
Mexia
Bremond
Bryan
Navasota
Hempstead
Houston
Robertson County
Calvert
Ralph W. Barry
Will J. Bryant
Wortham
Clarence Moore
Fred Blake
L. L. Steele
W. S. Barron
Homer Wilson
J. B. Anderson
A. W. Holton
Hearne Receives Final PWA Grant for Water Project
Mayor W. Ely announced an $8,618.34 PWA check marking the final grant payment for Hearne’s water well drilling and elevated storage tank project, funded by Federal funds borrowed for the city. Mrs. W A Wilkerson hosted a visiting sister, Mrs William Ape, with games and trophies during an informal party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
W. Ely
PWA
City of E
Centennial Field Worker Addresses Hearne Groups
Mrs. R. F. Martin of Crystal City spoke to Hearne High School students in the auditorium and at the Shakespeare Club on Canary Islanders in Texas. She plans to address the Hearne Rotary Club on March 12 before returning.
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Hearne
R. F. Martin
Crystal City
S. J. Alexander
Shakespeare Club
Texas
Alexander
Local Guest Visits and Civic Talks In Hearne
Miss Maggie Curry hosts Mrs Herr Finucane of Gonzales while Mrs Jack Hopkins from Wichita Falls visits Mr and Mrs C D Crutchfield. Beth Bartlett and Mary Jane Harrigan stay with W Hornsby family in San Antonio. J H Moss and W A Wilkerson tour Palestine to meet WPA officials about precinct projects. Alice Alexander from the University of Texas visits her parents Dr and Mrs S J Alexander. Post office and bank close for George Washington birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Maggie Curry
Herr Finucane
Gonzales
Jack Hopkins
Wichita Falls
Mrs. C. D. Crutchfield and
Beth Barlett
Mary Jane Harrigan
Miss Barrett
W. Hornsby
San Antonio
J. H. Moss
W. A. Wilkerson
Palestine
WPA
Alice Alexander
University of Texas
8. J. Alexander
Shakespeare Club Meeting at Baughn Home Hearne
Hearne Texas February 21 Mrs M H Baughn and Mrs O H McCollum hosted Hearne Shakespeare Club guests from Houston Crystal City and New York City for an program on Texas history topics including Empressarios colonies life revolution and republic Establishment. Washington salad cookies and tea were served during the social hour with tiny hatchets as plate favors.
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Shakespeare Club
M. H. Baughn
Hearne
M.H. Baughn
O. H. McCollum
Hearne Shakespeare Club
Texas
M. W. Carson, Jr
B. W. Harper
R. M. Duffey
H. H. Pressley
Republice
D. C. Weston
Washington
Julia Caddon
Houston
Fourth District
R. F. Martin
Crystal City
Field
Louis Cochran
F. J. Fields
New York City
Hearne Rotarians Celebrate Two Birthday Dates
Hearne Texas Rotary club marked the 81st Rotary International birthday and the 11th anniversary of the Hearne club at a Thursday banquet in the Methodist church basement. Speeches honored work and future plans from district leaders James H. Skewes Keith Hotchkiss and R M Hawkins W A Wilkerson. The event featured music, candles, a large birthday cake and floral decorations salute to Rotary history.
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Hearne
Rotary
Rotary Anns
Rotary International
Hearne Rotary Club
Rotary Club
James H. Skewes
Meridian
Miss
Keith Hotchkiss
Beaumont
W. K. Waltman
Rotary Club Marks Anniversary With Service Motto
Members marked the event with eleven can dies bearing the inscription Hearne 1925 1936. Cards bore the motto He Profits Most Who Serves Best as bright cups with the blue and gold Rotary seal added to the festive air. The Methodist Missionary Society women prepared and served the meal.
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Hearne
Rotary
Methodist Missionary Society
Visitors Honored at Wilkerson Home Soiree
On Saturday afternoon at Magnolia Street Mrs W A Wilkerson hosted four visitors from Atlanta Houston New York and Colorado. Guests engaged in conversation and fancy needlework while light refreshments were served including chicken salad cheese straws olives butter wafers and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
Hearne
William Fain
Atlanta
Maude Nolan
Houston
F. J. Fields
New York City
Mary White
Colorado
W. A. Wilkerson
Magnolia Street
Frances Wilkerson
J. W. Horlock
R. W. Marshall
J. G. Philen
F. W. C. Karney
George Chatmas
BD. C. Weston
H. W. Cummings
W. H. Bivin
Sallie Smith
W. C. Allen
Margery Weston
Hearne Woman Learns of Death of Mother
Hearne Feb 24 Mrs Shirley Heyser of Marlin and Mrs B W Beckham Jr of Hearne were summoned to Jackson Mississippi by the death of Mrs F Hiltzen the mother of Mrs Heyser who passed away in the city Mrs Heyser a former Hearne resident has many friends here who regret the loss Mrs Beckham is a granddaughter of Mrs Hiltzen
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Hearne
Shirley Heyser
Marlin
B. W. Beckham, Jr
Jackson
Miss
Hearne Firemen Battle Sunday Blazes In West Hearne
Fire destroyed two negro houses and damaged two more homes and a church in West Hearne Sunday afternoon. Sparks from high winds set the negro Methodist church roof, causing extensive damage. A neighboring tenant house suffered roof, fire, and water damage. Jessie Seymour, a resident of a destroyed home, was noted as occupant of one of the houses. An earlier Saturday night blaze at the A. S. Johnson rooming house caused attic and roof damage. occupants jumped from a second floor porch as flames spread. Insurance covered losses on the Johnson property.
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Jessie Seymour
A. S. Johnson
Southern Pacific
Notable visits share weekend by Houston and local families
Raymond Boswell of Houston spent the weekend with his mother Mrs R Boswell in Hearne. A and M College students Earle Slagle and Jack McCollum visited their parents here. Mr E T Robbins of Taylor stayed overnight while en route to St Louis for a National Education Association meeting. Marion Robbins remained for a visit. Mrs Wayne Hurston of Conroe visited her relatives. Mr and Mrs I Levine hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Bryan Maniloff and Mr and Mrs Jack Appleman of Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Boswell
Houston
R. Boswell
Earle Slagle
Jack McCollum
A. & M. College
E. E. Slagle
O. H. McColdlum
E. T. Robbins of
Taylor
R. M. McCarver
St. Louis
Robbins
National Educational Association
Marion
McCarver
Wayne Hurston
Conroe
Sam Brock
IL. Maniloff
Bryan
Jack Appleman
Rockdale
I. Levine
Baptist Women Meet On Monday Afternoon
Ladies of the Baptist Missionary Society gathered at the church for a missionary study led by Mrs. J. A. Carson Mrs. Max Datson and Mrs. W. C. Philips. Prayers were led by Mrs. J. T. Hamilton Mrs. S. J. Alexander and Mrs. J. O. Driver. Discussion focused on church activities.
Notable Accomplishments Acknowledged by Local Members
Accomplishments were given by Mrs. Max Dotson, Mrs. W. Hoyte Jr, Mrs. W. C. Philips, and Mrs. W. L. Oliver. Attendees included Mesdames John Moss, W. H. Ely, J. T. Hamilton, J. O. Driver, R. Maguire, S. J. Alexander, R. Ford, A. L. Green, G. D. Martin, I. D. Hall, W. L. Oliver, J. A. Carson, Max Dotson, J. E. Rogers, W. C. Philips, G. Pennington, George Williams, J. O. Driver, W. Hoyte Jr, and Miss Bertha Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Dotson
W. Hoyte, Jr
W. C. Philips
W. L. Oliver
Mesdames John Moss
W. H. Ely
J. T. Hamilton
J. O. Driver
R. Maguire
S.J. Alexander
R. Ford
A. L. Green
G. D. Martin
I. D. Hall
J. A. Carson
J. E. Rogers
G. Pennington
George Williams
Miss Bertha Rouse
Pneumonia Fatal To Valley Junction Resident
Frank Summerlin of Valley Junction died Monday afternoon at the Missouri Pacific Hospital in Palestine from pneumonia. A twenty year resident and I. & G. N. Railway operator, he leaves a wife and two sons Frank Jr. and Gerald. Funeral services were held in Thorndale.
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Hearne
Frank Summerlin
Valley Junction
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Palestine
Summerlin
I. & G. N. Railway Company
Thorndale
Frank, Jr
Gerald
Influenza Epidemic Reported in Hearne Area
An influenza outbreak is reported in Hearne with several serious cases. Mrs. R. R. Cole was moved to a Houston hospital for treatment, E. E. Brown to a Taylor hospital, and others including C. S. German and son Charles, Mrs. J. M. Dorrell and son Henry Manton, T. A. Cullum, Jane Cole Dixon, and R. B. Russell are severely ill at home or under care.
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Hearne
R. R. Cole
Houston
E. E. Brown
Taylor Hospital
German
Charles
J. M. Dorrell
Henry Manton
T. A. Cullum
Jane Cole Dixon
R. B. Russell
Aged Hearne Negro Hamp Johnson Dies in Fort Worth
Hamp Johnson, Hearne’s longtime resident and a drayman in earlier years, died in Fort Worth Sunday at his daughter’s home. He was over 80 and had lived in Hearne for more than 50 years. Funeral services were held at St. Emanuel Church and he was buried in the local negro cemetery.
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Hearne
Hamp Johnson
Fort Worth
Johnson
Hamp
St. Emanuel
Tailor Shop Fire Injures Chumley in Explosion
Firefighters respond to a small blaze at Ted Chumley’s tailor shop in the Ely building on Third Street. Gas from a drying machine ignited and exploded injuring Chumley’s hand. no building damage reported.
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Chumley
Ted Chumley
Ely
Third Street
Local society notes from Hearne and surrounding towns
Mrs J H Wilson Jr travels to Marlin for hospital treatment this week. Mrs W G Hervey of Hubbard City visits the home of Mr and Mrs Alma Moseley and Mr and Mrs H W Martin. Mrs D L Dotson of Calvert stays with her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs H M Dotson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
J. H. Wilson, Jr
Marlin
W. G. Hervey
Hubbard City
Alma Moseley
H. W. Martin
D. L. Dotson
Calvert
H. M. Dotson
Funeral Service For Bryan Woman Is Held Thursday
Mrs E J Fountain died at her East 29th street home after pneumonia and complications. The Bryan community mourns beloved Mrs Bertie Carleton Fountain born Leona December 1 1870. She and husband E J Fountain lived in Bryan all their married life. Survived by husband two sons E J Fountain Jr Houston and J M Fountain Bryan one grandson Edwin Kandnin of Houston and one granddaughter.
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E J. Fountain
East 29Th Street
Bryan
E. J. Fountain
E. J. Fountain Jr
Sul Ross Avenue
Houston
J. M. Fountain
Edwin McAshan Kandnin
Widely Remembered Rosemary Fountain Dies in Bryan
Rosemary Fountain of Bryan survives by four nieces and two great nieces including Mrs. Ralph Risser of Bonham and Mrs. Edwin Price Jr. of Winnetka Ill. A lifelong First Baptist member active in T E L Bible class and Woman's Missionary Society she hosted at home. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm officiated by Dr. W H Andrew followed by interment in Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as M P Walker Edgar Jones T D Wilson M W Sims James W James F L Henderson W E Astin James Astin John A Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Fountain
Bryan
Ralph Risser
Bonham
Edwin P. Price, Jr
Winnetka, Ill
R. P. Mastellar
College Station
Kenneth Price
Meshoppen
Louis Stuart
Sonora
C. R. Miller
Dallas
Fountain
First Baptist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society
E. J. Fountain
W. H. Andrew
Bryan City Cemetery
M. P. Walker
Edgar Jones
T. D. Wilson
M. W. Sims
Jas. W. James
F. L. Henderson
W. E. Astin
James Astin
John A. Moore
X All Highway plans set for opening ceremony
The X All Highway gathering will address the crowd with officials attending from Dallas to Houston. A luncheon will precede the public ceremonies at 1 p.m. March 4 as barriers come down marking the route’s formal opening between Kosse and Thornton.
Texas Allowable Oil Production Raised for March
The railroad commission announced a new allowable oil production limit for Texas fields at 1,110,480 barrels, effective March 1. This marks an increase of 43,488 barrels from the February 1 allowable.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Texas
Mrs Huey P Long Appointed To Senate Post Office Committee
Washington Feb 25 Mrs Huey P Long widow of the slain senator was named to the senate committee that handles post office affairs and to related panels on interoceanic canals public lands immigration and claims This expands her assignments beyond those held by her late husband and she serves the unexpired term.
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Washington
Huey P. Long
Farley
Senate
Robinson
Westex Banker Sam King Dies in Gainesville
Sam King aged 70, president of the Gainesville National Bank and formerly of the Lindsay National Bank, died here Monday of influenza. He was active in other North Texas and Oklahoma financial institutions.
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Westex
Gainesville
Sam King
Gainesville National Bank
Lindsay National Bank
North Texas
Okahoma
Nurse trainee Dorothy Davis visits Galveston home
Miss Dorothy Davis in training at John Sealy hospital Galveston spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W F Davis.
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Dorothy Davis
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Mrs. W. F. Davis
Sisters Will Buy St. Joseph's Plan Medical Center
Dr. R. B. Ehlinger announced Tuesday that the Sisters of St. Francis will purchase St. Joseph's Hospital at 28th Street, with operation to continue Sept. 1 and a modern medical center to be developed adjacent to the facility. The sale excludes unimproved lots, and a new one story office building is planned within 60 days housing doctors' offices and a drug store.
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R. B. Ehlinger
Sisters of St. Francis
Slyvania
Ohio
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ehlinger
R. B. Grant Jr
28Th Street
Grant
W. B. Cline
Dr. A. Benbow
First State Bank and Trust Company
FE. R. Canady
Giddings Lawyer Seeks State Senate Seat
J Alton York county attorney of Lee county announces candidacy for state senator from the 14th district subject to Democratic primaries July 25. He is a Giddings resident serving his second term as county attorney and a University of Texas educated lawyer since 1928.
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J. Alton York
Lee County
York
Brazos County
Giddings
University of Texas
Harvey Home Demonstration Club Social at Pate Home
The Harvey Home Demonstration club held a social Tuesday afternoon February 18 at the home of Mrs. J T Pate. Participants enjoyed games and contests during the gathering.
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Harvey Home Demonstration Club
J. T. Pate
Organization Members Perform Duties Smoothly
Every member of the organization knows his duties and works without jarring the sensibilities of others.
Community Ladies Host Warm Gathering with Prizes
Ed and Miss Leo Mills along with Mrs Clyde Goen won prizes at a social event. Refreshments included hot chocolate chicken sandwiches and an apple sauce cake. Attendees listed include Mea dams W D Mills O L Moore W M Arrington Sam B Pate Clyde Goen Ervin Todd J T Pate Alma Metcalfe J E Cook K Kelley J E Pate N C Cole Aubrey Jones H L Weedon and Miss Leo Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mills
Clyde Goen
Meadams
W. D. Mills
O. L. Moore
W. M. Arrington
Sam B. Pate
Ervin Todd
J. T. Pate
Alma Metcalfe
J. E. Cook
K. Kelley
J. E. Pate
N. C. Cole
Aubrey Jones
H. L. Weedon
Criminal Docket Set For Davis Court This Week
Judge W C Davis fixed the criminal docket Thursday morning with 47 cases set for trial over the third and fourth weeks of the term. On Monday February 24 twenty five cases involving fourteen defendants were listed for trial.
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W. C. Davis
Burglary and Theft Docket Listings for March Sessions
The record lists cases in the State of Texas docket with defendants Horace Spiller Robt Batten Reed Green Dan Carr Jimmy Martin Bessie Gargin Adam Donley Annie Mae Jones Lucius Harvey. Actions include burglary theft assault to murder and receiving and concealing stolen property with schedule notes for Thursday March 5 and Friday March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
A. C. Smith
A. C. Johnson
Walter Rand
Lanil Mitchell
Eddie Rice
Ed Chytil
Willie Lee Stephenson
Odea de Hart
Bill Kouitz
Otis Cramer
J. M. Brown
Daniel Esparza
Jessee Barros
Oscar Jerrico
Horace Spiller
Batten
Robt
Shelton
Sam'l. Sanders
Reed Green
Dan Carr
Jimmy Martin
Bessie Gargin
Adam Donley
Conel
Annie Mae Jones
Lucius Harvey
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Hearne News
Norman L. McCarver
Rufus Arnold
Arnold
South Hearne
P. B. Hall
Gertrude
Abe Hensarling
H. V. Martin
H. S. Gray
R. M. Haddox
A. R. Weeks
Ene
William Ape
Georgia
George Washington
Hearne Rotarians
ST. Phillip’s
B. W. Beckham
St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church
Harry Hiftes
Martin and
Wood
Jake Stubbs
Association
Chambers of Commerce
Freeming Brothers
Limestone Falls
State Highway Department
Kosse
Highway 14
Long
P.O
St. Joseph’s Plan Medical Center
Harvey Club
PATE
Chas. F, Hillier
Norman Dansby
Christian Science Society
Anderson
Christian Science
Robert Stanley Ross, C. S. B
New York
The
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Davis
Feterita
Milo
Burr Clover
Lespedeza
P. H. Hensarling
Jine
K Wolens
Eeeee Department Stores
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