Bronze tablet to honor Hearne woman Mrs Fannie Reese Pugh
A bronze tablet on the Old Nashville bridge over the Brazos River honors Mrs Fannie Reese Pugh for promoting the Brazos River project and securing highway 43 designation and the bridge opening in 1927. The piece notes her early work in Yuma Arkansas and as Texas chamber of commerce secretary, plus support from Robertson and Milam counties and the U.S. government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
Yuma
Arist
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Nashville
Rockdale
Milano
Milam County
Robertson
Milam
United States
Fannie Reese Pugh
Community Notes From Hearne May Meeting and Party
A Hearne social round includes a guest prize of linen handkerchiefs awarded to Mrs. R W Marshall and a club serving of frozen salad sandwiches olives and date squares. V Martin named by the Board of Nation to fill Luther Selfs vacancy in Hearne. Gleaners Class closes attendance contest with a party hosted by Mrs A Ely featuring Bible fact spinster contest and a salad Russian tea for forty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Marshall
W. M. Boguskiec
George Chatmas
Hi. Pressley
I. D. Hall
P. B.hall
Norman
B. W. Beckham Jr
C. B. Thames
M. L. Westbrook
B. H. Schumacher
Roy Ely
R. A. Booth
Bryan
Drew Allen
Houston
Hearne
V. Martin
Board of Nation
Luther T. Self
Martin
Gleaners
Barrathur
First Church
A. Ely
J. E. Rogers
Former Hearne druggist returns to town after years away
Hearne May 2 J Fenner Myers once part owner of Thomas and Myers Drugs returns to town and plans new residence while resuming role in local pharmacy circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Hearne
Drag Co Mrs Myers to Move with Family to Local Home
Drag Co and Mrs Myers with their two children Dorothy and J Fenner Jr will join Mr Myers to establish residence here in the near future.
Visitor From East Hearne Plans California Visit
Mrs. John J. Schaffer of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, visits aunt Mrs. Fannie Reese Pugh in Garnegie. After several days she will travel to California to stay with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hearne
John J. Schaffer
Garnegie Penn
Fannie Reese Pugh
Hearne Rotarians Admit Four Members and Mexico Visit
Hearne Rotary members welcomed four new names J P Allen D D Williams A L Olsen and Reverend C G Barrow at noon Thursday An exhibit of Indian art and relics from Mexico was shown by Mrs R G Allen representing the Shakespeare Club Guests included Mrs J T Hamilton Mrs R C Allen Henry Williams of Eureka Calif and Owen Williams Also Robbins Farewell to Hearne before Taylor move and hospital release news of John Mabry Carson’s recovery after two years ill in Galveston hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Allen
D. D. Williams
A. L Olsen
C. G. Barrow
R. G. Allen
Shakespeare Club
Allen
J. T. Hamilton
Mexico
R. C. Allen
Henry Williams
Eureka
Calif
Owen Williams
Hearne
John Mabry Carson
J. A. Carson
John Seely Hospital
Galveston
Robertson County Relief Board Names Officers and Members
J L Crouch of Calvert named chairman and F G Blake of Hearne named secretary at a Robertson County Relief Board meeting. Other members are H M Peters of Bremond L M Bradbury of Franklin and P H Tindall of Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
J. L. Crouch
Calvert
Robertson County Relief Board
F. G. Blake
8. M. Peters
Bremond
L. M. Bradbury
Franklin
P. H. Tindall
Mrs. Bassett Visits Brenham Kin On Sunday
Mrs. R. L. Bassett of Waco visits her niece Mrs. J. Hamilton in Hearne. Mrs. Bob Patton travels with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Druckhammer from Brenham, and the group plans a further visit from that point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Bassett
Waco
J. Hamilton
Bob Patton
Brenham
H. Druckhammer
Houston
E. M. Carrington
D. B. Carrington
W. H. Wrench
Low Mood Club Meets at R F Cornforth Home
Hearne, May 4. Mrs. R E Cornforth entertained members of the low mood Club in her home Friday afternoon. Confections were passed during the games. Guests included Mesdames R W Marshall, Y Martin, W A McNeel, A R Weeks, L D Hall, George Chatmas, and W A Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depression Club
R. FE
Cornforth
Hearne
R. E. Cornforth
R. W. Marshall
Y. Martin
W. A. McNeel
A. R B. Weeks
L. D. Hall
George Chatmas
W. A. Wilkerson
Teachers Named For Coming Year In Hearne School
Hearne May 6 The following teachers have been elected to serve on the Hearne public school faculty for next year L D Williams superintendent Raymond Alford L J Starr Miss Lola Wolf Loraine Bruce Lily Shindler Grade school R M Hix principal Mrs R H Ballinger and Miss Charlotta York first grades Miss Mary Randolph and Miss Mabel Van Pelt second grades Miss Es Ruth Wechter and Frances and Evel Porter sixth and seventh grades.
Relief Cannery Coming to Hearne Aims to Aid Farmers
Construction of a relief cannery in Hearne proceeds in the Morris Cohen building with the Texas Relief Commission supplying canning gear and labor. The city provides lights and water free, while the Chamber of Commerce covers rent. Operation and canning of meats and fruits will occur within ten days on a percentage basis for the public, with provisions for those unable to afford steam cookers or cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas Relief Commission
Morris Cohen
West Hearne
Chamber of Commerce
Local Residents Attend Funerals and Visits Across Texas
In Hearne and nearby, residents attended the funeral of T B Hubbard in Houston Sunday afternoon. Visitors included Abe Hensarling and family, J J Hall and family, L W Perkins and sons, P B Hall and children, and Ed Solly and son. Others traveled to Austin Dallas Waco and Bryan for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Hall, Jr
J. J. Hall
Ed Solly
Edward
Houston
McNeel Hosts Bridge Party for Thompson Guests
W A McNeel entertained with a bridge party at his Conroe home on Davis street Saturday night honoring Mr and Mrs A J Thompson former Hearne residents. After an hour of bridge a congealed salad sandwiches butter wafers and punch were served to the guests including RE Cornforth C H Me Collum Glenn Harris F E Hoefer and the Thompson couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
W. A. McNeel
Hearne
A. J. Thompson Conroe
Davis Street
RE. Cornforth
C.H. Me
Junior Senior Banquet Proved Pleasant Affair
HEARNE May 7 One of the outstanding social affairs of the season the Junior Senior banquet was held Friday night in the Home Economics dining room. The second and third year Home Economics students prepared and served the meal under Miss Lily Shindler. A rainbow motif dominated the program decorations and lighting. Candles pastel shades and palms enhanced the setting. A fruit cocktail course led to welcomes and toasts by Miss Sarah Catropir Miss Mavis Alexander Calvin Guynes and Miss Ruth Freewood. The program included The Sun Class Prophecy a fortune from the pot of gold and a class will read by Bill Jett. Senior members praised the Junior class and Miss Jane Lagrone for making it a delightful affair remembered after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Hom Economics
Lily Shindler
Sarah Catropir
Mavis Alexander
Calvin Guynes
Ruth Fleewood
Lola Wolf
Nixie Stephens
Iors
Martha Alice Gray
Bill Jett
Jane Lagrone
Juvenile Glee Club in Music Week Program
Hearne hosts Music Week with Charlotte York presenting the Juvenile Little Bluebird of My Heart and a series of performances by the Glee Club and Boys chorus. Notable numbers include If I Were Only Taller and The Little Dutch Mil with a dance by Joy McReynolds and Parker Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Charlotta York
Glee Club
Billyohnson
Isle of Capri
Joy McReynolds
Parker Mahan
Ist Baptist WMU All-Day Meet at First Baptist Church
The Women’s Missionary Union of First Baptist held a full-day session with president Mrs Coulter Smith presiding. Morning business included committee reports and May plans, Circle No 7 served lunch, while Circle No 1 presented a playlet on Our Hospitals for May’s study program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Coulter Smith
Noor
Circle No. 7
Young Women of the Union
Circle No. 1
E. H. Gibbons
Erosion Control Discussed by M. R. Bentley in Dallas
M R Bentley agricultural engineer spoke at the Dallas Rural Club luncheon at the Adolphus hotel on terracing as a key to soil erosion control. He noted that while turning land to pasture could halt erosion, widespread terracing is needed and that millions of Texas acres remain unterraced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bentley
Extension Service of
Texas A. & M. College
Dallas Rural Club
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas News
Texas
Extension Service
Momlay
Dallas Agricultural Club
Europe
Bentley
Denton
McKinney
Greenville
Dallas
Robertson County Spring Court Term Closed
Judge W C Davis closed the spring term of district court for Robertson county Saturday night and will convene the May term for Brazos county next Monday. He traveled to Madisonville to confer with District Judge S W Dean and will preside in Centerville Wednesday in a case where Judge Dean is disqualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Davis
Robertson County
Brazos County
Davis
Madisonville
S. W. Dean
Centerville
Rean
Marriage Licenses Issued for Cross Nich Allen Jones
Melvin Cross and Josephine Nich received a marriage license, as did Allen Jones and Thélma Johnson, per the latest public records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Cross and
Josephine Nich
Allen Jones and
Thélma Johnson
Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks
Bryan local column lists births visits and travels of residents. New baby Winona Lucille Peyton born to J R Peyton Jr and Ethel Wallin. other notes include visits from Angleton Houston Waco Teague and Dallas, travel to Philippine Islands and Seattle, and family news from Bryan area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Peyton Jr
Bryan
Bobby
Houston
Ed S. Martin
Guy M. Bettle
Guy P. Bittle
Cincennes
Ind
Shepard
Seattle
Wash
C. S. Johnson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
May Rainfall Totals Highlight Heavy Weekend Showers
The report notes heavy rainfall with 4.21 inches for May, including 2.8 inches on Thursday and 1.49 inches Saturday night. The period concluded with 1.60 inches from Saturday night and a total May precipitation of 4.21 inches.
Rye School Holds 26th Annual Picnic After Closing
Pupils teachers and patrons of the Rye school which closed Friday held a picnic Saturday afternoon. The school is in the charge of Antone Zemanek. This was the 26th annual Rye school picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye School
Antone Zemanek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hearne News
Norman L. McCarver
P. B. Hall
G. D. Martin
J.L. Lessor
O. G. Hudson
J. B. Covington
J. B. Creed
J. H. Moss
Boy Scout
Brazos and
Robertson Counties
Carrie Talkington of
Mrs. L. W. Perkins
S. J. Alexander
Tyler Haswell
Wednesday Bridge
H. V. Martin
Hearne Rotarians
Hear of
Robbins
Taylor Hearne
E. T. Robbins
Marion
Taylor
Parent-Teacher Association
Calvert Man Heads County Relief Board
Pat, Jr
Mabel
J. H. Burney
Austin
Lee Heron
Charles
Phoenix
Ariz
Burney
Queen Theater
W. E. Hudson
Mrs. J. B. Covington and
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Juvenile Glee Club
B. W. Harper
Andrew
W. H. Andrew
Texas Reserve Officers Association
Beaumont
Ist Baptist Wmu
A. J. Buchanan
Red Cross
Veterans’ Relief Administration
George Lescher MacGregor
Sandy
Eugene Edge
Dallas Sun
Charles H. Edge
W. C. Pack
J. E. Payne
Frank Rosier
Albert Payne
Robert Parker
Edge
A. S. Nemek
Reliance
Roy Robinson
Steele's
Marshal Jones
Elzie
W. L. Luther
Frank Luther
J. S. Swinson
Sam Luther
Leonard Road
Daisy Watson
Temple
Roy Watson
E. R. Vickery
Joan Jennings
Mr. Watson
Edge Apartments
J. H. Kraft
Sidney
Ohio
Lillian Zeissler
Chester Higgs
Allen Kraft
Kraft
H. H. Young
Patricia Ann
Methodist Hospital
Young
Higgs
Forrest Jones, Jr
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Forrest Jones
RYE
Canady’s
Goodloe’s
25Th and
Washington Sts
Miss Powell
Acacia Beauty Studio
Bryan Street
THE
Ford
Bryan Motor Company
North Main Street
Ford Sales and Service
Bryan, Texas
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