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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
2
Thanksgiving gatherings spread through Benchley with Sammie Rambo visiting relatives in Shreveport and Groesbeck, and Ruth and Aunt Ruth hosting. Nearby families Pat Godejohn J G Lightsey and Joe Locke share across Houston, Corpus Christi, and Pasadena. Neighbors Lassie Bradley relocate to a new house as Grandmother improves.
The driver who travels 20 to 30 mph below the main flow is at greater danger on Interstates than on conventional roads. AAA cites Bureau of Public Roads findings that speed deviations up or down from the majority increase accident risk, with the hazard rising most when speeds fall below the mainstream. Adjusting pace to general traffic significantly reduces chances of a crash.
Monday hot dogs baked beans lettuce and tomato salad milk and peanut butter cookies Tuesday meat loaf mashed potatoes blackeye peas pickled beets hot rolls milk jello Wednesday turkey pie green beans cabbage salad milk bread peach halves Thursday meat balls brown gravy mashed potatoes turnip greens milk bread cupcakes Friday hamburgers buttered corn potato chips milk ice cream East Side School macaroni and cheese peanut butter and crackers blackeye peas lettuce and tomato salad milk bread cake squares Meat patties buttered rice green beans hot rolls milk butter jello Lunch meat cheese slices dill pickles pinto beans milk bread apple crisp Turkey and noodles English peas cabbage and carrot salad milk bread apricot cobbler Hamburgers baked beans lettuce and tomato salad potato chips milk ice cream
Mr and Mrs W D Britton and children Nancy Gwen and Billy of Nederland spent the weekend in Hearne visiting O F Britton and Mrs Britton before taking Nancy back to Houston to continue studies at the University of Houston Airman and Mrs Martin ez Jr arrived in Hearne from Rantoul Illinois on Thanksgiving to visit his parents and sisters Margaret Olivia and Frank who is home from Texas A M University in College Station After a week in Houston the couple will return to Hearne for a short visit before reporting to Bergstrom AFB in Austin where they will reside
The Russell family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers food cards and kindness during our recent loss. We are grateful for the comfort and love shown. Mrs Goldie Russell and Mr and Mrs Lindel Russell and family.
Seaman Texas Dale Varner completed boat training at the Naval Training Center and returned to San Diego for a six month training assignment after a 10 day leave in Hearne. He attended Hearne Schools and James Connally Technical Institute. His mother Mrs. O. H. McCollum accompanied him on the trip to California and back to Texas by plane.
Bill Fleetwood and son Bill Jr. from Tyler and his Port Arthur father in law attended a Thanksgiving dinner with Bill Fleetwood’s mother Mrs. M. D. Fleetwood Thursday after the A&M Texas A. football game in Austin. Visiting over the weekend were Coach Ed Miller and his son Eddy from Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Fleetwood with family also joined for both occasions.
Girl Scout Troop 133 records November activities at the Girl Scout House. Mrs Johnson led on November 6 and left duties later. Dues were collected and play occurred. November 13 featured a farewell gift for the leader. November 20 had cupcakes and Cokes with Sara Brock hosting, Monica Marie Ottea scribe.
Mr and Mrs S O Moss along with Mr and Mrs W B McGregor and sons Gary and Randy of Baytown traveled to Moundville Alabama to celebrate Thanksgiving with Roger H Moss and family. Miss Madeline Ferrara and a UT student, Miss Sue Nekon of Omaha Nebraska, joined for holiday gatherings with Miss.
Ferrara's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Ferrara, reside in Hearne, the community and local records noting their ties to the area.
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