Hearne High School drills 56 in football pre season
Hearne High School's coaching staff has organized 56 players for the coming football season. Athletic Director Herb Sigle notes good backs and ends, a need for linemen, and a focus on establishing offense first. Senior leadership from 12 seniors, plus several promising juniors and sophomores, anchors the squad as they await starter decisions.
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Hearne High School
Herb Sigle
Sigle
Gary Mitchell
Ronny Baker
Donald Massey
Bruce Williams
Mark Brewer
Wayne St. Pierre
Delton Kittrell Promoted to Major in Army Reserve
Delton Kittrell received a promotion to major in the 420 Engineer Brigade of the Army Reserve on Sunday August 15. General Joe G. Hanover of Bryan, formerly of Hearne, presented the award in an afternoon ceremony at the unit headquarters at 615 Carson in Bryan. Mrs Kittrell and the couple’s children Delton Jr Teresa and Roger attended.
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Delton Kittell
Army Reserve
Joe G. Hanover
Bryan
Hearne
Carson
Mrs. Kittrell
Delton Jr
Teresa
Roger
Three In County Receive Degrees at Baylor
Exactly 400 degrees were awarded during Baylor University commencement in Waco Hall on Thursday August 19 Three Robertson County graduates were among the candidates Gloria June Shipper of Easterly earned a Master of Music in music theory and literature Veda E Atkins of Franklin received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and Gordon P Brooks of Hearne earned a Doctor of Education degree.
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Baylor University
Waco Hall
Robertson County
Gloria June Shipper
P. A. Shipper
Easterly
Veda E. Atkins
O. C. Mandrell
Franklin
Gordon P. Brooks
Z. P. Brooks
Hearne
Bremond Varsity Team Poised to Improve This Season
Bremond head coach Danny Wasik says the varsity football team is ahead of last year with seven returning starters on defense and eight on offense. He notes Franklin and Hubbard will also improve, but Franklin remains the team to beat. The 22 player varsity roster includes QB Mike Stellbauer and others, with potential adds from JV to reach 22 to 25.
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Bremond
Danny Wasik
Franklin
Wasik
Hubbard
Mike Stellbauer
Five Arrests by Sheriff Office This Week
Sheriff Sonny Elliott and deputies arrested five individuals in the week of August 15 to August 22 including a threat to kill, attempted auto theft, driving while intoxicated and two cases of discharging firearms by the roadside. Investigations covered burglary, a fight, a neighbors’ argument and several worthless checks. The department delivered one death message, one other emergency message and served several civil papers.
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Sonny Elliott
Sheriff's Department
Birth Announcement for Kenneth Dale Batson
New arrivals report the birth of Kenneth Dale Batson a son of Mr and Mrs Jim Batson of West Columbia in Community Hospital Freeport on August 6 Grandson of Royce C Rogers Hearne Ken Batson Houston great grandparents include Mrs W A Morris Hearne T T Rogers Houston and Luther Batson Waggon Wheel Lodge Hearne
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Jim Batson
West Columbia
Kenneth Dale
Freeport
Royce C. Rogers
Hearne
Ken Batson
Houston
W. A. Morris
T. T. Rogers
Luther Batson
Waggon, Wheel Lodge
House Guests Visit Rogers Family in Hearne
House guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Royce C. Rogers and her mother Mrs. W. A. Morris over the weekend included Mrs. W. R. Lauderdale of Tomball and the Rogers daughters with their families. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Accurso of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Batson with infant son Kenneth Dale of West Columbia. Batsons’ family members stayed longer. Mrs. Batson and son remained in Hearne to visit her parents and relatives.
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Royce C. Rogers
W. A. Morris
W. R. Lauderdale
Tomball
Rogers
Ben Accurso
Austin
Jim Batson
Kenneth Dale
West Columbia
Ken Batson
Bobby
Houston
Billy Batson
Hearne
Mrs. Batson and Son
Foam Rubber Passes The Pill Fire Test
Carpet manufacturers commit to higher flame retardance than federal rules require. They will ensure high density latex foam rubber backings pass the pill test by burning a aspirin tablet sized chemical pill on the carpet. If the pill is consumed, flames must extinguish and not spread more than three inches.
Annual Mexia Jaycee Rodeo In Mexia August 27 28
The Mexia Jaycee Rodeo returns Friday and Saturday August 27 28 at the Jaycee Rodeo Arena Mexia starting 8 p m each night Producer Bradford Ivy Fairfield promises a wild entertaining show for the family Events include bareback bull bulldogging ribbon roping barrel racing calf roping and musical box racing Contestants may enter by calling Ivy at his Fairfield residence between 8 a m and 12 noon on Thursday August 26.
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Mexia
Hurst Receives Second Army Commendation Medal
Edward B. Hurst of Calvert earned his second Army Commendation Medal near Chu Lai Vietnam while serving as a first sergeant with Battery D First Battalion 23rd Infantry 14th Artillery. The award cites meritorious service over an extended period, demonstrating skills and dedication above average. He is the son of Fred L. Hurst and Bobbie, who lives at 10013 Odessa Avenue El Paso.
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Edward B. Hurst
Calvert
Chu Lai
Vietnam
Hurst
23Rd Infantry
14Th Artillery
Fred L. Hurst
Bobbie
Odessa Avenue
el Paso
Sadberry Family In Family Reunion
The third annual Sadberry family reunion gathered 108 descendants and 10 visitors in Benchley at the estate of Mr. and Mrs. John Riley Sadberry, now home to Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Sargent. Only two elders missing. program featured scripture, remarks, historical talk, crest unveiling, and amusements. Lunch included barbecue and cakes as social details noted.
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Sadberry
Benchley
John Riley Sadberry
J. F. Sargent
R. L. Sadberry
B. Thomas
John R. Sadberry Jr
J. O. King
Alpearl Conner
New Cars Registered in Robertson County
A Robertson County roster lists numerous residents and towns buying new cars from brands including Oldsmobile Chevrolet Pontiac Ford Dodge Buick Plymouth and more. Buyers span Bryan Hearne Franklin Cameron Calvert Bremond and College Station with several models noted and multiple counties represented.
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Noon Curlee
Bryan
Ford
Buck E. Porter
Hearne
Dodge
Eliud Lara
Ed Kotch
la Marque
Oldsmobile
Ralph McKinney
Franklin
Robert W. Batson
Chevrolet
Rita Anderson
Gause
James England
James W. McGrew
R. G. Timmons
Geneva
Newcomb
Alvis
Bishop
R. FH
Foster
Cameron
Jones Family Vacation Visit to Hearne With Relatives
Mike Jones of Staten Island New York enjoys a two week vacation in Hearne with his parents Cecil and Mrs Jones and his children Angela and David Jones.
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Mike Jones
Staten Island
New York
Hearne
Cecil Jones
Angela and
David Jones
Franklin Council approves cable TV contract and paving plan
Franklin City Council at the August 16 meeting contracted Cable TV Incorporated of Waco Temple and McGregor for a $10 installation and $6.50 monthly hookup with nine to ten stations possible. City Secretary P H Robeson noted prior reception was limited to two stations with poor reliability. The council also approved a curb and gutter paving contract at $15 per foot for North Main South Main and Perkins Street, funded by $5 per property side and $5 from the city.
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Temple and
McGregor
Franklin
P. H. Robeson
City Water Works
David Perkins
North Main Street
Decherd Street
Highway 79
South Main Street
Englewood Street
Gay Street
Perkins Street
Morehead Street
North Park Community Singers to perform at Old Elam Church
The North Park Community Singers of Dallas will present a musical program at the Old Elam Baptist Church on Sunday August 29 at 8 p.m. Weldon Jackson a 1969 Hearne High graduate now in Dallas and attending S M A is the manager. Rev Earl H Ballard said no admission would be charged and the public is invited.
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North Park Community Singers of
Dallas
Old Elam Baptist Church
Weldon Jackson
Hearne High School
Earl H. Ballard
Hospital Notes on Mrs Hill After Surgery at Hearne General
Mrs Harold G Hill is described as in satisfactory condition after undergoing surgery at Hearne General Hospital on Tuesday morning. Tuesday entries list numerous patients at Hearne General including Mary Rodriguez Annie Battle Lillie Burleson Winston Brown Ralph Young Barbara Soles George Bland Wesley Chance Georgia Knapp Pearl Brown Emma Reese Ella Mae Smith R A Hartman B B Rains Susie Leath John Bowling Catherine Cash Charlene Hill Edna Wilson Rosie Williams Maggie St Pierre Kate Skains.
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Harold G. Hill
Hearne General Hospital
Mary Rodriguez
Hearne
Annie Battle
Lillie Burleson
Mumford
Winston Brown
Franklin Ralph Young
Franklin Barbara Soles
George Bland
Gause
Wesley Chance
Georgia Knapp
Pearl Brown
Emma Reese
Ella Mae Smith
R. A. Hartman
B. B. Rains
Susie Leath
Calvert John Bowling
Catherine Cash
Charlene Hill
Edna Wilson
Rosie Williams
Maggie St. Pierre
Kate Skains
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Tommy Wilson
Pat Owens
Lou Eddington
Jerry Baker
Joe Shaw
Don Adams
Allen Parker
Brett Henry
Gary Allen
George Pharis Jr
Randy Werner
Ed Davis
James R. Nelson
Ronny Werner
Denver Thomas
Tom Brashear Jr
Harold Dunn
Tom Brashear
Edwin Davis
Robert Jefferson
George Pharis
George Shaw
Thomas Wilson
Ronny Billings
Lou Edding
James Garcia
Clarence Hutchins
Barry Marchbanks
Charles McDowell
Ed Owens
Fred Owens
Harriston Richardson
Victor Stancil
Larry Toliver
Wayne Toliver
Ronny Vaughn
Mary Washington
Charles Wilson
John Workman
University At
Johnson City
Tennessee
Bates
Knoxville
Marine Corps
College of Law
University of Tennessee In
Herbert L. Bates
James V. Bates
East Tennessee
Delton Kittrell
Sey
Napoleon
Waterloo
National Automobile Dealers Association
Official Organization of America's
New Car and Truck Dealers
Washington, D.C
N.A.D.A
Billy Greensage
Jon Willis
Dave Williams
Ronald Groholski
Lorenzo Williams
Kenneth Yanowski
Johnny Florida
Barry Vann
Nathan Williams
Robert Rekieta
Willy Gray
Randy Yanowski
David Pruitt
Dwight Steele
George Austin
Charles Holland
Taylor Jackson
Billy Kozak
Melvin Moore
the Sheriff’s Office
A. Williams
Emerson Sheets
Robertson County Courthouse News
Miro Spandel
Temple
Maxine Idlebird
John Salyer
Pontiac
W. L. Sterling
College Station
Eirik G. Fuboti
Rodrigo Garcia
David B. McNeely
R. H. Brock
Allen D. Meadors
Jack W. Upham
Don T. Anderson
Buick
Rayford Haywood
James E. Hall
Plymouth
Jennie Taylor
Wendell C. Hall
Franklin, Plymouth
Sam L. Archer
Calvert Plymouth
S. T. Cooper
Floyd Swick
Groesbeck
A. M. Gaddis
Benny — Oldham
Pete B. Johnson
Cable TV Incorporated
Waco
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