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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
1
An unsigned editorial notes growing support for revising Texas Constitution yet expects no serious legislative action soon. It cites 247 amendments over 86 years with many adopted, contrasts with the US Constitution, and urges public pressure to streamline a lengthy, fragmented document.
Mumford School will present its annual Christmas program in the school auditorium at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Mrs. Guy Chandler. Santa will attend to thrill the children and all are invited. Local residents and relatives, including Ex-Chancellor Gibb Gilchrist of College Station, visited Waco recently while others hosted guests from Amarillo to Houston. A cold snap on December 12 marked the season's first real freeze.
The article lists sanctuary choir members and the girls chorus as part of a Christmas music presentation. It notes the public is cordially invited to hear The Music of Christmas, with numerous named participants across the choir and staff.
Includes Pvt. Eddie Bass Fort Gordon Ga Buster Jett New Baden Mrs Vera Lou Furnish Hearne Mrs H L Hulsey Port Neches Mrs John Cox Temple Mrs Herman Tidwell Corpus Christi M L Williams Franklin Mrs John Dodd Smith Dallas L L Henderson Ewa Beach Hawaii Mrs Minnie Rambo Conway Ark Mrs H Don Smith Jr San Antonio Mrs W H Foster Bryan Pvt K A Luster New York N Y T D Wilson Hearne K Beckham Calvert W D Johnson Austin Joe Smith Dallas J T Wooten Rush Springs Oxla
A gateway column notes Hearne Texas as a town famed for its handshake tradition led by J Felton Lane, a lawyer who welcomed newcomers as "Brother" from 1895 until his 1942 death. Wayne H Shaw continues the practice, blending firm grips with a friendly, shaping gesture. The piece folds in local bios and memories, from Walter Richardson’s later insurance work and civic runs to political activism with Texas Youth for Political Action, framing handshakes as community glue amid birthdays, travels, and hometown anecdotes.
Fidelis Sunday School Class members gathered at Mrs. L. S. Casimira home for a Christmas buffet with green red and gold decor. Mrs. Perry Tindall gave greetings as a prayer and readings from Luke and Matthew highlighted the event. Committees reported, a gift was presented to Mrs. Casimir, and each member received a Bible study gift.
Mr and Mrs C H White and his mother Mrs Mattie White attended funeral services for Elmer H Gideon in Houston Saturday December 8 The 62 year old Gideon died December 5 in a Houston hospital Funeral services were held at Pat H Foley Chapel at 1 pm with graveside services at 4 pm in Copeland Chapel Cemetery Conroe Sp 4 Jack P Cazey Jr will arrive this week for a two week furlough with his mother Mrs Edwin Stephens and Mr Stephen and his sister Carolyn Cazey He is stationed with the armed forces in the Canal Zone
Mr and Mrs Felton Porter and Miss Cynthia Porter attended a Handel's Messiah presentation at Seventh and James Baptist Church in Waco Sunday night.
Ed Bishop and J R Rose report distant mountain lion cries near Hearne cow town area about three miles north with multiple witnesses noting cautious dogs afterward. City cafe remodeling proceeds. Wyatt and Doris Perkins relocate Wyatt's Beauty Box on Fourth Street. Annual Christmas sing hosted December 18 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs A W Klement. Miss Julia Slagie named to Texas Industrial Development Council membership committee by Ray Medges of Odessa. Wilbur Strong honored for 20 years of Boy Scout service at Allen Academy. Sam Degelia Jr named to Texas Farmers Union executive committee in San Antonio. Christmas decorating judges set for December 15 16 17. lights urged.
Visitors in the F. Mullins home over the weekend included their daughter Mrs. Cleo Lowery and John Brewer of Big Spring, and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dewvall of Longview. Wayne Mullins’s little daughter Bess Mullins of Austin visits this week with her grandparents and father. Miss Susan Fox spent time in Austin with Mrs. Jon Shaw and joined a trip to San Antonio to see Lt. and Mrs. H. Don Smith.
Mrs Holland Lowma traveled to Bremend Wednesday to visit her mother Mrs R H Stellbauer. The brief social note records a family visit with no additional details.
Mrs Clara Annie Mooney died Friday December 7 after a long illness at age 80. Born August 13 1882 in Brazos County she left a husband Justice of the Peace J E Mooney and seven other relatives. Funeral services were held December 9 at 2 p m at Heartfield Funeral Home with Rev B R Shelton and interment in Norwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Sisson Billy John Wallace Zane Grey Wallace Claude Kesner Joe R Turner Jr J Henry Wilson Jr and Sam Mounts. Surviving are three sons John Mooney Washington DC Tommy and Brady Mooney Hearne. four daughters E E Whitacre Ennis L D Bryant Houston A G Bush El Paso and Watty Myers Texarkana. 13 grandchildren. two brothers Olen J Wallace and O C Wallace. two sisters Mrs J T Lord and Mrs Gilbert Richardson all of Hearne.
Mr and Mrs S P O Neal Jr and daughter Susan of Pasadena visited from Wednesday to Friday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Horlock.
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