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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
2
Hearne faces a lag in civil defense readiness despite public support. The nine member organization, organized Oct 6 1960, has lost two members and a death left gaps. The mayor pledges to push the program and mobilize citizen effort, stressing its importance for the community.
Teague describes a U S Antarctic trip invited by the Navy and science committees. He notes NSF oversight of projects, the 1959 Antarctic Treaty with Russia and other nations, and restrictions on military activity and nuclear testing. He details ice geography, polar conditions, crevasses, glaciers, volcanoes, icebergs, and the presence of about 200 scientists, including 17 Texans, in various remote camps.
California stargazers eye billions of planets through thick glass while Dr. Harold Stokes speaks at a Shreveport convention. Q and A reveal questions about space ends oxygen on Mars and seed grass for air. A Leon County minister jokes about Adam and a rail fence as a sermon challenged by parishioners.
Objections arise to Gov. Price Daniel's January 3 special Texas Legislature session with focus on bank escheat laws, while Atty. Gen. Will Wilson backs different priorities such as loan shark reform. Lawmakers call the session unnecessary and costly, as Daniel hints at a 1962 run if his program stalls.
Dear editor, the writer laments global news overwhelm as coverage expands from Congo to Moon and Mars. He argues the mind can only grasp so much territory and that better reporting makes problems seem worse, urging a law to keep reporters on Earth.
The report outlines Antarctic science topics including glaciology seismology gravimetry and meteorology and notes long daylight hours winter camps with about 200 caretakers. A return flight from the Pole via Christchurch to New Zealand is described along with questions about the payoff of spending roughly 200 000 dollars annually per scientist and upcoming hearings to assess the return on investment.
Postmaster Lucile Martin urges immediate dispatch of out of state mail to ensure Christmas delivery. Parcels and cards to nearby areas should be mailed by December 18 with labels to expedite handling. Labels read All For Local Delivery and All For Out Of Town Delivery. Cards should be bundled with faces all same direction.
Marvin M. Mason son of Mr and Mrs Bailey F Mason of Hearne recently completed the aviation familiarization course at the Naval Air Training Center Memphis Tennessee He is serving as an airman apprentice in the U S Navy
Alcoa introduces Alflake 151 a new aluminum powder for chemical processing produced at its Rockdale Texas plant The 99 6 percent purity flake shaped castings are a sixth form from Rockdale joining 50 and 700 pound ingots tilt mold ingots large rolling mill ingots and T shaped ingots from direct chill casting The plant benefits from proximity to Gulf Coast chemical industry BR R SUGGS says the facility is the largest industrial installation in central Texas
The council approved repair work for the city sewage disposal plant with an estimated $2700 for materials and replacement parts. A chain link fence around the plant, recommended by state pollution control officers, is planned at an estimated cost of $1200. The plant, part of the Hearne PW camp in World War II, was later transferred to the city.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission proclaims a fourth wildlife management area squirrel hunt on the Cherokee Wildlife Management Area in Cherokee County from December 16 to 20. It is open to the public on a first call basis. interested hunters should call 144 at Alto between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A. J. Springs notes the hunt mirrors successful deer hunts and aids total wildlife management.
The Wheelock Christmas party was hosted last Friday evening at the community center. A decorated tree drew attention as guests enjoyed a basket dinner and bags of fruit nuts and candy. Present were Rev. D Townes Windham and Mrs Windham along with Rev. W A McDonald and Mrs McDonald from local churches.
McCarver cited citywide purchases of a Thermofax copying machine and an addressing machine that streamlined accounting work. Previously three employees took two days to address monthly utility bills. now one worker completes the task in about two hours. An automatic billing machine, in operation for over a year, also speeds processes.
The Hearne Saddle Club asks the public to help distribute clothing food and toys to needy families. Boxes and cash jars are at Hearne stores and Fair Dry Goods will receive toys for needy children. Contributions by check may be sent through two local banks with promised proper distribution.
In the city beat report, Mrs. Jack Kelly and Mrs. Mae Hughes Sawyer collided on Fourth Street at 10 40 a m causing extensive property damage with no injuries. Sawyer backed from the curb while Kelly headed east. A truck tractor and semi trailer jackknifed on Market and Third Street the prior Monday at 10 30 a m, damaging the cab and a parking meter. Elmer Ray of Bryan said the slick pavement caused a sudden swerve, no injuries. Thirteen year old Charles Wade Mobley of Texas City shot himself in the foot while hunting December 10 on the Harvey Ross place on the Henry Prairie road. he is reported in excellent condition.
Mrs. Obie W. Erk sends thanks for prayers cards and flowers during her hospital stay expressing lasting gratitude for the kindness received user note signed 42-lbn
L. F. James and daughter Mrs. R. M. Stovall left Thursday for Minneapolis to join Mrs. James and spend the Christmas holiday with another daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Patton.
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