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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
2
Robertson County residents are drinking more soft drinks than ever, with the area consuming about 4.723 million eight-ounce bottles in the past year, up 24 percent from 1960. National data show June to August peak usage, regional flavor preferences, and $463,000 spent locally on soda last year.
In a letter dated August 13 1966 Rep Milton Schiller thanks Lewis Tindall presiding Calvert Chamber of Commerce city and county officials and Calvert residents for helping secure a new structure to replace the Black Bridge. He notes cooperation with Senator Bill Moore and hopes the Texas Highway Commission will soon proceed with design and construction benefiting the area.
J C Chatmas a well known Marlin businessman died in a Marlin hospital Saturday August 13 at 5 30 am after years of ill health. He owned the Palace Theatre since 1912 and started in film in Marlin. Funeral services were held Sunday August 14 at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery. He was member of several lodges and churches and survived by two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and a brother.
The House passed the fifth Civil Rights Bill despite opposition to private property rights. Conferees reached agreement on the laboratory animal bill, restricting purchases to licensed dealers to curb pet theft and improve animal welfare. The R E A financing bill fights stall with amendments, and the airline strike bill aims to limit government aid to public carriers while ensuring public welfare.
A Texas A&M extension specialist advises parents to plan short separations for children to foster independence. Weekend visits, overnight stays, or time with grandparents help youngsters learn self reliance as homesickness fades quickly.
The label on a food package serves as a window into its contents. A full ingredients list may appear, or none if a standard recipe is used. partial lists can occur with added ingredients. Check familiar products regularly to compare nutritive value and cost, says Gwen Clyatt of Texas A&M University.
Calvert residents hosted visitors from Houston, San Antonio, Baytown, Loraine and Hearne, with trips to Buckholts and Dallas area. Local construction projects include a new home on Browning Street and farm to market road 1644 work. Vacations, church circle meeting, and Vacation Bible School activities documented.
Mrs Bill Heard and children Mary Kay and Bill Jr of Greenville along with Mrs Hardy Johnson and daughters Janie and Lea Alice of Longview visited in the E H Leamon home last Thursday. Mrs Heard, Mrs Johnson and children also visited in the home of their aunt Mrs R B Porter in Hearne.
Texas A M University Extension clothing specialist Dr Graham Hard notes teens have a broad range of sports semi casual and dress clothes in teen and junior sizes. Most school fabrics are washable and many garments carry a durable press finish for longer life, aiding active students.
Nhr and Mrs Cary O Woodall of Calvert announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Fuovie to Denny Ray Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Rex Robinson of Franklin. Vows set at First Baptist Church Calvert on Sunday September 4 at 3 pm with Rev Cecil McBeth officiating.
Mr and Mrs Craig Hawthorne of Milton Florida announce the birth of their daughter Carladon born August 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Willam Johnson and Mr and Mrs W V Hawthorne of Hearne. Pete Gomez and partner welcomed son Pedro Gomez Jr born August 10. Mark Stephen born August 14 to Mr and Mrs Peter Morgan of Calvert. Johnny Trujillo and wife welcomed a daughter born August 17 unnamed at press. Mary Denise born August 12 to Mr and Mrs Joe Moorehead, their first child. Kelvin Renard born August 16 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Ealoms in a local hospital.
Mrs. F. O. Smith and her son Corporal Robert Smith of Fort Bliss spent the weekend in Houston with their other son and brother Richard.
Franklin High School opens practice with 34 players at Lions Field led by 16 returning lettermen including seven starters. Key backs include Nickelson Law Hedrick Wymola and Daniels with linemen Stegall Fulton Hanna and others. Coach Hadrick leads a schedule featuring district games against Moody Lorena Rosebud Robinson Bremond and more.
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