04 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
1
The Democrat runs weekly mystery farm photos from the Zekan Robbins aerial team. Readers identify farms pictured around Hearne, Texas, with enlargements given to operators who call the office. The project highlights farming as a big business and fosters town and country business ties.
A $14,000 Mack truck was found abandoned on Lighth Street Thursday night by City Police. Owner G. B. Slate of Mount Airy North Carolina. The truck was stolen from the driver in Fort Worth Wednesday and claimed for the owner on Friday last week. Twelve people were fined for traffic violations in the past week and a 17 year old girl faces theft charges in City Court. Robert Trugello and Jesse Rodriguez were arrested in a downtown cafe on Wednesday night and charged with affray in City Court. Rodriguez remained in custody Thursday for investigation.
Out-of-town relatives and friends attended funeral services for Mrs. A. B. Cornforth on Thursday, March 27. Attendees listed include Fred Cornforth, Bruce Kendrick, Louis Brunett, H. R. Smith of Waco, Maud Walton, Clara Arledge, Grady Woods, John Overby, C. V. Jones, O. C. Hall, Fred Minzenemeyer, Horace Twitty of Taylor, Earnest Pippin, Buck Pippin, N. A. Wilson, W. R. Curry of Groesbeck, Edward Nelson and Ed Nelson of Houston.
Hearne High School Eagles announce an eight game 22 A district schedule for spring. At a Groesbeck meeting March 17 H O Whitehurst was named district chair. Home games at Legion Park start at 4 00 pm with four home dates.
A compiled calendar of local organization meetings is provided. Items include V F W auxiliary American Legion and Auxiliary Mason lodge Eastern Star city council fire department band parents Lions Rotary Cub and Baptist Brotherhood cub pack and commissioners court with next meeting dates in April or May and times at various venues. The note adds well wishes for W A McNeel, convalescing at home after a lengthy hospital stay.
A son, James Edward, was born to Mr and Mrs John Geyser on April 1. A son, Daniel Terrell, was born to Mr and Mrs Terrell Rainwater on April 8. The newborn weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces.
Voters in Hearne vote tomorrow for three of four candidates to fill three board of trustees seats. About 1500 district residents eligible with poll tax receipts. voting at the fire station from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Encourage turnout to back better schools.
Claudia McCollum, a Junior Favorite at Texas Christian University, has been selected as TCU Sweetheart to represent the university at the Texas University Roundup in Austin begun April 1. The festivities close Saturday with a Texas University Sweetheart chosen. Miss McCollum is a Hearne High School graduate, daughter of Mr and Mrs C H McCollum.
Mrs Louise Regions of Mart suffered a slight injury when the car she rode in skidded on wet pavement and overturned near the Benchley underpass early Wednesday March 26. The 1941 model vehicle driven by J J Curry of Velasco carried Mrs Curry and nine children with no further injuries though the car was badly damaged. A semitrailer truck with two loads overturned into a pond near Easterly Tuesday noon after the driver lost control on a curve. Owned by H R Henderson Construction of Marshall, the truck was driven by Charlie Adolph Williams of Marshall. Four wreckers spent about three hours righting the overturned vehicles following investigations by Patrolmen Brown and Tippitt.
The high serbl Canteen originally set for April 10 is postponed to April 17 due to Holy Week.
New subscribers Willie Hernandez Port Arthur box 302 Mrs T R Morgan Houston 1128 Elberta Mr and Mrs E Y Ely Jr 100 Mumford Road Fred Balentine box 409 C D Padgett 4021 Maple Waco Captain Brady Carson reassigned as Judge Advocate at Randolph Field San Antonio duties include Court Martial proceedings and related matters
Public records from Franklin court list marriage licenses for Benny Truett Price with Patsy Bristow J D Moore with Bobbie Imogene McGuire and Fred Patrick Welch with Rebecca Hall. One man fined 50 dollars and court costs for driving while intoxicated. Various property transfers in Hearne Bremond Calvert and surrounding areas with nominal sums and descriptions.
In a March 28 meeting the Robertson County Board of Education authorized Bethany district trustees to sell the Bethany White School building and grounds. The notice to bid appears in today’s Democrat.
An aerial image of a farm residence in the Hearne area prompts residents to identify the home. The first correct entrant receives $2 in groceries, the second a six month subscription to The Democrat, with names published next week and a 5 by 7 inch slip mounted photo awarded to the winner who must claim it by Tuesday at the Hearne office.
R. C. Norris of Austin, connected with Radio House, spoke to the Hearne Rotary Club on Mass Communications. He described media effects on public life through newspapers, radio and other outlets. Guests included Dr. B. B. Young of Marlin, George Adams, K. Hassell, W. F. Davis, C. C. Hedges, M. L. Jones of Bryan, D. M. Wright of Austin, Stan Zimmerman of Dallas, Don Kaley and M. EB. Jones of Hearne.
Dick Henderson was elected president of the Hearne Lions Club at the Tuesday luncheon and will take duties May 1 for the 1962 68 calendar year. Incoming officers include H C Glack Kelly as first vice president Vince Campise as second vice president Leon Tomlin as secretary treasurer Bryan F Russ and Sam Altimore as tail twister with directors Buster Clean Fred Ferrara Dawson Chari and M BE Jones.
News from the County Agent’s Office reports Bremond 4-H boys and BPRA will hold a Hog and Dairy Show judged by Extension Dairy Specialist Burle Gon and Brenham County Agent Stuffleheme. A Cotton Meeting follows on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Bremond with speakers C. G. Spencer Fred Elliot HM Bush Paul Gregg and W J Bonsley.
Mrs M M Otten Jr spends the week with her mother Mrs A T Jackson of Teague. Dinner guests in Bryan included Jim Cisante John Marino and Frank Marino of New York City. Frank born and raised here now married with one daughter. Frank still loves the Texas air. Mr and Mrs Tony Otten spent Sunday in Bryan. Observations on fresh green colors from Mother Nature.
A Good Friday union service will be held Friday April from 12 30 to 3 00 at Grace Methodist Church. The theme is The Seven Last Words On The Cross with seven ministers delivering talks in order from Rev R L Brown to Rev Charles Cummings. The lineup includes pastors from First Baptist Calvary Baptist Assembly of God Snead Memorial Methodist Grace Methodist First Methodist Bryan and associated pastors.
Hearne announces a citywide Clean-Up Paint-Up and Fix-Up drive from April 6 to 12 led by Chamber of Commerce chair W H Parsons and the Green Thumb Garden Club. Citizens may join the Hearne Beautiful Contest by calling the Chamber office before April 5. prizes include $5 for white and colored winners.
J L Burgess and Q C Tillman, both colored of Calvert, were arrested by the sheriff this week. Tillman was fined 25.00 and cost of court in justice court on a charge of misdemeanor theft. Burgess is still in the county jail and is charged in District Court with felony theft.
Mrs John Alrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Palmos of Hearne is elected to Zeta Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the University of Houston.
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