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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
5
A letter to the editor imagines a coin operated medical machine that could diagnose, X ray, and dispense prescriptions. The author foresees required improvements, extra coin slots for complex cases, and argues the tech will take years to mature before widespread use. The piece notes similar leaps could appear later for farming equipment but urges postponement.
Mr and Mrs Worth Brock of Austin formerly resided in Hearne visited Sunday for brief calls with Mr and Mrs Mike Carlecis and Mr and Mrs J H Wilson Jr.
The piece explains pooling as combining acreage to share drilling costs and income, supporting House Bill 510. Advocates say it creates uniform blocks, reduces unnecessary drilling, and fairly distributes minerals, while addressing objections from small-tract drillers and preserving property rights. It urges citizens to contact their senators and representatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Ella Cooper of Franklin were held March 27 at Boone Prairie Church of Christ with Royce Ingersol of Bryan officiating. Burial followed at West Boone Prairie Cemetery. She died in a Hearne hospital March 25 at age 77. born December 23, 1885 in Tennessee, she moved to Robertson County at six. Survived by husband Henry, three daughters Virginia Wimurn, Jimmie Kay, Annie Flinchum, a stepdaughter Susie Redden, and three stepsons Edwin, plus others.
The article notes Tilton Cooper of Houston and Grady Cooper of Rosse along with three grandchildren, detailing their connections within the family and local community.
J T Estes died Friday March 29 in Hearne aged 66 years two months and six days. Born January 23 1897 in Bonita he lived in Hearne 15 years and worked for General American Transportation Corp. He was a Calvary Baptist Church member. Funeral services were at Heartfield Chapel at 3 pm Saturday with Rev C C Larrison officiating. Interment in Norwood Cemetery. Survivors include his widow three sons J C Estes Rialto California Hubert A Estes and Don L Estes of Hearne three daughters Idell Carlegis Hearne Betty Jo Sharp Grapevine and Pat (truncated)
Locklier of Eagle Lake mentions nine grandchildren and a sister Mrs Ora Mc Bride of Dallas. Also listed are three brothers J M Estes of Houston Sonny Estes and George Estes of Pasadena in the obituary fragment.
James Harless of San Antonio spent the weekend in Hearne for the annual golf tournament and to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harless and his sister Sharon.
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