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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
2
The Friendship Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church has postponed its annual Christmas dinner from Tuesday December 5 to Monday December 11. All members and their husbands are encouraged to attend.
Dr and Mrs James P Fleming hosted Mary Jane Fleming’s eighth birthday with a Saturday afternoon gala at their home November 25. Activities included model T town tours directed by Dr Fleming, outdoor games, an indoor Chaplin film, and festive azalea table decor with pink and white accents. Guests received Christmas stockings and gum favors. Mrs Degelia and Mrs Arcotta assisted with hosting during the four to six o’clock reception.
Mr and Mrs C P Henry hosted a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home. Attending were Henrys from Huntsville and Houston, plus Denny Jr Judy Bill, Fort Worth guests, and Capt R A Smith with Craig Cathy and Karen.
Pam Vinton celebrated her fourth birthday on Monday November 27 with a party at home hosted by her mother Mrs Billy Vinton. After gifts, guests joined in refreshments featuring a circus themed cake, chocolate ice cream cones, cupcakes and punch. Party favors included bubble gum and kaleidoscopes. Local friends and adults attended and extended birthday wishes.
The Rev Duane Green officiated at the double ring ceremony uniting Miss Carmen Lynne Kennedy and James Howard Galey on Saturday November 25 at three p m in Franklin Baptist Church The bride’s parents are from Franklin and Ada Oklahoma The couple will reside in Ada Oklahoma where he works as a chemist at Valleyview Hospital The wedding featured organ music and vocal performances and a reception in the church Educational Building Out of town guests included families from Texas and Oklahoma.
Members of Miles Scriviner Post 454 and the American Legion Auxiliary held a family dinner at the Legion Hall last Tuesday. About thirty attendees, including wives as guests, dined on roast turkey with entremets. Tables were festively set with autumn foliage. Mrs. Sam Altimore and Mrs. J. E. Mathis assisted with decorations and menu prep. Mrs. M. Carson spent Thanksgiving in Austin with the Brady Carson family.
The children of Mrs. George Moss assembled at her home Thanksgiving Day to enjoy a feast and fellowship. The traditional turkey dinner was shared by Mr. and Mrs. George Moss Jr and children Dubbie and Pamela, Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Baldwin and daughter Babs of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Tidwell and sons George, Conrad and James of Odessa.
Mr and Mrs J S Wilson Jr and family of Lake Jackson were guests in the home of his mother Mrs J S Wilson and sister Miss Augusta Wilson during the Thanksgiving holiday.
In celebration of Thanksgiving Mr and Mrs S O Moss entertained several houseguests over the holiday weekend. Guests included Roger H Moss of Corpus Christi James P Moss and Connie of Hondo O L Moss James and Mary of Seguin Mr and Mrs W B McGregor of Baytown Deborah Lloyd of Pasadena and Mr and Mrs Fred C Potter and daughter of Mexia.
Mr and Mrs B F Rikard entertained their guests over the holiday weekend. The visitors included their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs B L Arrington and children Karen and Bill Jr of Houston. Bill Jr attended the TV A&M game in College Station Thursday afternoon.
Descendants of Rev. and Mrs. B A Barnett gathered at New Baden Community Center for a first annual reunion with group singing, visiting, and a noon basket dinner. Preceding grace was given by Rev. Doyle Caldwell of Bryan. Attendees included Mrs. O G Ebert of Hearne and numerous Barnett relatives from Bryan Houston Mount Pleasant Channelview Rockdale Waco Dallas New Baden Easterly Franklin and other areas.
Tired of turkey bake a wholesome harvest supper with soup or stew. Readied meat balls simmer with onions garlic and beef, folded with bread crumbs milk eggs and tomatoes, then joined by rutabeges carrots green beans and pepper for a hearty six to six serving dish.
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