City Council Authorizes New Fire Truck Purchase
Hearne city council authorized a custom-built Seagraves fire truck to pump 759 gallons per minute at 22,596 dollars. Fire Chief Suggs and City Manager McCarver backed the Seagraves bid, noting mechanical advantages. Delivery expected in 5 or 6 months. factory build time 141 working days. The purchase includes high pressure fogging equipment for efficient firefighting with less water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seagraves
Hearne
E. ¢. Suggs
N. L. McCarver
Suggs
Simms
Peter Pirch and Son
Massey Heads Urban Renewal in Hearne Commission
C S Massey was chosen chair man of the Hearne Urban Renewal Commission at the first meeting in City Hall. George Pharis was named vice chairman and Eda Priestly secretary. In a later session the panel joined the city council in requesting 104490 dollars in federal funds for planning and survey work for an urban renewal plan. A tentative project area centered around Cedar Street Brenken Street the Hearne Public Housing Project and the North Cotton Mill was outlined pending surveys. No time estimate was given for action on the planning money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Massey
Hearne Urban Renewal Commission
City Hall
George Pharis
Eda Priestly
Cedar Street
Brenken Street
Hearne Public Housing
Wes
South Texas
Hearne Saddle Club Elects 1963 Sweetheart
Hearne Saddle Club held its monthly meeting at the American Legion Hall with Sam Degelia Jr. presiding. Sue Reagan was named 1963 Sweetheart. Plans were announced for the Brush Horse Show at the local arena on April 27 and a five foot chain link fence around the arena to begin April 6. Public roping events are Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Horseback riding and concessions are offered for non-participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Saddle Club
American Legion Hall
Sam Degelia Jr
Miss Sue Reagan
Gervase Reagan
Franklin
Vote Saturday For 2 Trustees Hearne ISD election set for April 6
Voters in the Hearne Independent School District will elect two members to the school board in an election on Saturday, April 6. Incumbents Fred C. Ferrara and Odis Hoyt are the only two candidates who filed by the deadline. One voting box at the Hearne Fire Station, election judge C. P. Henry, polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., per Superintendent G. G. Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Independent School District
Fred C. Ferrara
Odis Hoyt
Hearne Fire Station
C. P. Henry
G. G. Grant
Yarborough Dinner Tickets On Sale In Waco
Tickets are on sale at the Main Cafe for a testimonial dinner honoring Senator Ralph Yarborough. The event will be held at the Shrine Temple in Waco on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Ralph Yarborough
Shrine Temple
Waco
April Named Cancer Control Month Nationwide Drive Planned
April is Cancer Control Month with a wide fundraising drive in Hearne and Robertson County. Mrs. Roy Henry chairs the campaign and Dr. J P Fleming Jr. is medical advisor. Volunteers will seek donations to fund research public education professional education and patient care with specified allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Robertson County
Roy Henry
J. P. Fleming Jr
Eagles Enter A&M District Track Meet Schedule
Hearne High School placed third at the Rockdale meet led by Taylor and Bartlett in top positions. The Eagles join Rockdale Navasota Cameron in District 19AA at A&M College Friday and Saturday with events listed for both days including pole vault discus high jump sprints relays and hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne High School
Rockdale
Taylor
Bartlett
Eagles
A&m College
Navasota
Cameron
Ellis Keuhn
Terry Calhoun
Stephen O'Neal
Jimmy Reeder
Stephen O’neal
J. Reeder
Terry Collie
Jim Batson
James Crowder
Chester Russell
Collie
Reeder
O’neal
A&m
Record Crowd Plays Course During Sunday Tournament
A total of 270 golfers took part in the annual Blind Bogey Golf Tournament Sunday and over 500 barbecue lunches were served. Golf Association President Jake Abrams called the event the association’s most successful yet. Co chairs were W. F. Sander and Dr. Jack Lyons. barbecue by members and friends. Medalist was Richard Killian of Houston with under 70. driving champ was John Burton of Huntsville at 292 yards. Lonny Beasley of Corsicana won the championship flight and a set of irons. runner up G. J. Anderson of Waco. Sander won the first flight with George Smith of Hearne second. Second flight winner was J. Murphy of Mexia with H. L. Mundy second. Third flight top honors went to D. A. Hillin of Austin. Charles Galloway of Bryan second. Fourth flight winner was Charles Sanders of Houston. Yarka Vondracek of Hearne runner-up. Iron sets awarded to last four flight winners. second place in those flights got a dozen balls. Speculation grows the tourney will become a two day event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Association
Jake Abrams
Abrams
Asociation
Mexia
John Burton
Huntsville
Lonny Beasley
Corsicana
G. J. Anderson
Waco
Sander
George Smith
Hearne
J. Murphy
H. L. Mundy
Annual F F A Project Show and Auction Set for April 13
The 19th annual Mearne Future Farmers Project Show and Auction Sale will be held Saturday April 13 in Hearne. The event features 16 calves plus hogs, poultry, rabbits and shop projects with 10 calves slated for auction. Walter S. Britten of Bryan is judge and Bill Shaw of Franklin is auctioneer with events at the high school grounds and downtown Hearne. Grand Champion earns 25 dollars, Reserve 15, showmanship first 25, division first 10. officers include Billy Williams supervisor and Billy Williams vice president, with Miss Carea Cruse as chapter sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearne
Walter S. Britten
Bryan
Bill Shaw
Franklin
Hearne
Billy Williams
William Bishop
Terry Calhoun
Jerald Williams
Johnny Mathews
Eddy Luster
Tommy Mooney
Billy Todd
FLA
Cecil Lockhart
Bobby Tidemann
Doc Mitchell
Carea Cruse
Young Farmers To Meet Tuesday
Hearne Young Farmers Association will hear Dr. Ralph Hanna of Texas A&M Entomology speak on Cotton Insect Control. The meeting is Tuesday evening April 9 at 9 p m in the vac ag building at Hearne High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hanna
Entomology Department
A&m College
Hearne
Young Farmers Association
Vac.ag
Hearne High School
Farmers Union Meets Thursday in Robertson County
The Robertson County Farmers Union met at Munford School on Thursday March 28 with president Sam Degelia Jr presiding. Guests included Jay Naman of Waco president of Texas Farmers Union who reviewed the national convention in New York City. A resolution approved the Navassa No 2 dam site on the Navassa River and another opposed House Bill 106 sales tax revision, estimated to cost farmers 1.5 million annually. Members were urged to contact their representatives. Coffee and cookies followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County Farmers Union
Munford School
Sam Degelia Jr
Jay Naman
Waco
Texas Farmers Union
New York City
N. Y
Navasota No. 2
Navasota River
Eagles To Begin District BB Play
The Hearne Eagles lost their final non district baseball game 14 to 4 to University High of Waen on the local diamond. University scored five runs in the first inning without a hit. Hearne had nine hits while Waen had eight. Coach Ken Batson blamed 14 errors. District opener is set for Tuesday April 9 in Navasota at 4 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Eagles
University High of
Waen
University
Hearne
Ken Batson
Eagles
Navasota
Births for Jerry Jacksons and Roy David Lesters
New arrivals reported in Houston and Hearne births. Jay Scott Jackson born March 26 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Jackson of Houston with grandparents Mr Raymond Johnson of Corpus Christi and Mr M L T Jackson of Hearne. Katrina Louise Lester born April 2 to Mr and Mrs Roy David Lester in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jackson
Houston
Jay Scott
Raymond Johnson
Corpus Christi
M. L. T. Jackson
Hearne
Katrina Louise
Roy David Lester
Auto Theft Suspect Couple Apprehended In Bryan
Deputy Sheriff E P Elliott and Chief Perkins arrested Douglas Lanko 17 of Chicago and Frances Tatro 23 of Orlando in Bryan on March 29 for auto theft. They allegedly stole Randall Rogers’s car on March 26, then abandoned it after running out of gas. The pair were moved to Waco jail to await trials in Bellmead and Robertson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P
Sonny) Elliott
R. L. Perkins
Bryan
Franklin
Douglas Lanko
Chicago
Ill
Frances Tatro
Orlando
Fla
Randall Rogers
Perkins
Hearne
Bellmead
Waco
Rovertsen
Write-In Mayor Chosen After Franklin Vote Count
In Franklin 38 voters wrote in R. M. Hooker for mayor defeating incumbent G. H. Ingram who led with 21 votes. J. Lynn Mauk received one vote for mayor. Alchemermen J. Lynn Mauk and Robert L. Jackson were re‑elected with 34 and 55 votes. City Secretary L. W. Sheffield said 62 ballots were cast with one voided. Ingram served six years as mayor and two as alderman. The new mayor and two aldermen will be sworn in April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Ingram
Franklin
R. M. Hooker
Ingram
J. Lynn Mauk
Mauk
Robert L. Jackson
L. W. Sheffield
Livestock Service Company Opens in Hearne With Barbecue
A new Livestock Service Company opens Saturday April 6 on South Market Street featuring Purina feeds and vaccines. The focal point is a local feed mill for custom grinding and mixing home raised grains. Owners Sam Degelia Jr and Harvie Richardson invite all to a free barbecue at 11 a.m. and to visit the business during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Service Company
Feed Service Company
South Market Street
Hearne
Sam Degelia Jr
Hearne City Council winners in light voter turnout
In Hearne municipal election on Tuesday EO Chendier and four incumbents won seats on the six member council. Incumbents Lyons Gallagher and Escoubas plus Campise and Chender secured re election alongside unopposed Mayor Ramsay. Total votes 657 with 20 mutilated ballots. Mayors and attorney totals reported with box splits and write ins. winners take office next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lyons
Dr. Gallaghar
Chander
Campise
Escoubas
Easter Cantata by Baptist Sanctuary Choir
First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir presents Hallelujah What A Savior cantata in the church auditorium Sunday at 5 30 p m directed by John Horn with Carol Ann Rogers as pianist and Beverly Hartrell as organist Dr Glenn Hilburn narrates soloists include Mrs Doyle Marchbanks Mrs O L Harris Jr and Charles Luster A duet features Mrs J R Reese with Mrs Cecil Lockhart and a trio with Mrs L F James Mrs Harris and Mrs Randall Rogers The choir lists multiple members inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
John Horn
Carol Ann Rogers
Beverly Hartrell
Glenn Hilburn
Doyle Marchbanks
O. L. Harris Jr
Charles Luster
J. R. Reese
Cecil Lockhart
L. F. James
Harris
Randall Rogers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massey
Mrs
Joe Gallagher
Yarborough
Lyons, Gallagher
Chandler Campise
Cancer Control
G. Rollie White
W. F. Sander
Jack Lyons
Richard Killian
Will Secer
Tariesiss
Mickey Stubbs
Farmers Union
All
F. A. Insurance
S. B Jones
George Abraham
Bremend
Luke Scamardo
T. D. Wilson
Mumford
New York
City of
Harvie Richardson
Swift and Co
The
Democrat
W. QO. Little
Little
B. K. Doherty
Grady Griffin
C. G. Jennings
Lynn Clepper
Riley King
Ramsay
Palmes
B. Jones
A. W. Klement
Mollie Tucker
J. M. Spencer
Elmer Paris
Lyons
Gallagher
Chandler
Doherty
Griffin
Jennings
Clepper
King
R. E. Luster
J. D. Fleetwood
Wayne McCormick
Minnie Guenzel
Velda McLeroy
Randall Broadus
A. W. Kiement
Ebb Morris
W. M. Newell
Bill Bostick
Lige McWilliams
Sam Mounts
A. E. Malone
G. Pennington
Ruth Lucas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!