Hearne Texas Newspaper Masthead 1932 Notice
The Hearne Texas newspaper masthead lists J Felton Lane editor Mrs W C Bishop associate editor and D B Carrington plant manager with advertising rates for display 25 cents per inch local readers 10 cents per line per insertion. The notice states all advertising runs until ordered out and the paper is entered as second class matter May 2 1911 at Hearne Post Office. December 9 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felton Lane
Hearne
Texas
Wait and Hope Amid Dark Skies Poem Card
A reader sends a hopeful verse urging courage and patience during despair. The poem promises divine guidance, uses the imagery of a heavenly lamp, and asserts that God lights the way when one waits. It is shared with the Democrat from a St. Louis reader.
Classic Santa Claus reply revived from New York Sun
A republished 1897 New York Sun editorial to Virginia Hanlon defends belief in Santa Claus. The piece contrasts skeptical modern mindset with childhood faith, asserting Santa's existence as real through love, generosity, and joy. It cites the famous lines about belief beyond seeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers Auxiliary
Francis P. Church
Virginia Hanlon
New York
New York Sun
New York City
Virginia
Santa Claus
Turnip Greens In A Big Way In McLennan County
The Olney Enterprise notes John York near Newcastle uses a 140 can pressure cooker donated by Dr. H Griffin to can greens and pot liquor. The county agent keys a written permit system to avoid schedule conflicts while promoting low mood lifting produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Felton Lane
Hearne Democrat
Lkker
Olney Enterprise
George Tilley
McLennan
Young County
John York
Newcastle
York
County 4-H Council
H Griffin
McLennan County
Bel
Waco News-Tribune
No Santa Claus Lives Forever In Childrens Hope
A famed assertion that belief in Santa Claus endures beyond sight or science. The speaker argues that unseen wonders, faith, and imagination give life to genuine joy, claiming Santa’s enduring effect on childhood despite skeptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Virginia
Environment versus crime linked to Buckner Orphan Home findings
A religious environment cited by Rev Charles E Bullock as shaping 17000 Buckner Orphan Home graduates into law abiding citizens. He argues regular Sunday school worship and prayer attendance correlate with no arrests among their children, contrasting upbringing with penal servitude costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner Orphan Home
Commonwealth
God
Charles E. Bullock
Baptist Visitor
Forced into the ministry by theft at church
Reverend Charles E. Bullock recalls a Tuesday night burglary at his home stealing a Remington typewriter and two binders containing sermon outlines and the church register. He notes robbers ignore poor preachers while speculating on the thief’s intent remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Bullock
Baptist Visitor
Oil Excitement Sweeps Leon County Amid Boom
Leon County reels from an oil strike as a well near Siloam shows uncertain status while townsmen boast, fortunes rise, and local editors pivot toward wealth. The piece paints a rapid social shift from cotton to oil with notable figures reshaped by newfound riches.
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Buffalo
Alva Springfield
Edgar Burroughs
Church Bentley
Jim Barron
Conkey Evans
Beaverdam Marsh
Dax
J. W. Garland
Corinth
John
Castles
Phillips
Joneses
Gene Coborn
Gene
Tom Bell
Buffalo Press
Webster
Col. Wiley
Will Taylor
Leon County
Joe Gardner
Jewett Messenger
Shakespeare Club Hosts Henry IV Program
Shakespeare Club members gathered at Miss Julia Slagle’s home last Thursday with Mrs. W. H. Bivin presiding. Miss Mabel Van Pelt led a full synopsis of Henry IV sections while members presented talks on topics such as The Flashlights of the Prince and The War of Roses. The group adjourned after a salad plate and set December fifteenth for the next meeting hosted by Mrs. R. O. Ely with Mrs. C. V. Easterwood leading the Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Slagle
R. H. Mallard
Shakespeare Club
W. H. Bivin
Jud Collier
Emmett Ely
Poner
Percy
Hal
Falstaff
C. V. Easterwood
Shakespeare Club Seeks Hearne Orders for Roses Garden Items
The Shakespeare Club acts as agent for the Texas Rose Garden of Rockdale and asks Hearne citizens to place orders for roses, shrubbery, and plants. Proceeds go to the civic improvement fund.
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Shakespeare Club
Texas Rose Garden
Rockdale
Hearne
Civic Improvement Fund
P.T.A. Sells Christmas Seals to Fund Health Nurse
The local P T A sponsors Christmas Seals sales urging citizens to buy freely so the association can secure the services of a Health Nurse from the State Health Department at no cost.
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P.T. A
Bryan Visitors Include Local Ladies
Mrs. Morrow Burney, Mrs. R L Moss, Miss Libbie Hall and Miss Locke Wood were among Bryan visitors on Monday, making a social stop in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow Burney
R.L. Moss
Libbie Hall
Locke Wood
Bryan
Mrs. J. D. Kinsler Honored At Carrie Karney Class Party
Carrie Karney Sunday School class honors secretary Mrs. J. D. Kinsler before her Austin move at a surprise party. The event features Progressive Entertainment with five tables, red and gold decorations, and a baking dish gift. Occasional notes mention self feeders for hogs, attributed to local agricultural voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kinsler
Carrie Karney
Austin
Pit toilet demonstration helps Hammond community improve sanitation
County agricultural agent demonstrated a pit toilet at Prof. Charles Love's home in Hammond on November 29. Love praised the improvements and urged Bremond school to host a December 1 demonstration for sanitation benefits. The agent spoke briefly to students noting fly issues among the colored community. Demonstrations of self feeders begin to influence Robertson county farmers at the colored county fair on October 13 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Whitaker
County Council
B. M. Morrison
Bryan
Robertson County
Chas. Love
Hammond
Love
Bremond School
Bremond
Colored County
Movie Fans See The Inimitable Arliss At Queen Theatre
The Successful Calamity shows December 15 and 16 at the Queen Theatre as a Shakespeare Club civic benefit. Arliss headlines in a highly praised role from Clare Kummer stage play with Mary Astor and Evalyn Knapp in lead female parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Theatre
Shakespeare Club
Arliss
Clare Kummer
Mary Astor
Evalyn Knapp
Miss Knapp
The Successful Calamity Leads Cast in Screen Hit
A lively studio release features Grant Mitchell David Torrence William Jenney Hardy Albright and Hale Hamilton in a wry engaging ingenue lead tale. The film promises humor warmth and strong performances from a notable ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Mitchell
David Torrence
William Jenney
Hardy Albright
Hale Hamilton
Appreciation for Dixie Blackbird Minstrel Cast and Helpers
The Miles Scrivener Post 454 American Legion thanks all volunteers, cast members, Sears, coach, and accompanist Mrs. Pullin for the Dixie Blackbird Minstrel success. Special praise goes to Miss Sears and Mrs. Pullin for their excellent work. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. J H Moss hosting their daughter Mrs. Lilo Renfro from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Blackbird Minstrel
Sears
Pullin
American Legion
R. E. Cornforth
Miles Scrivener
J. H. Moss
Lilo Renfro
San Antonio
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