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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
3
Mr and Mrs W D Pringle of Hearne are praised for volunteer service through the Veterans of World War I Barracks and Auxiliary. The letter highlights unnoticed efforts and local appreciation for their work across areas.
A Hearne group raised 102 dollars for Marlin Veterans Administration Hospital to buy canteen coupon books for Christmas patients. The effort honors Mr and Mrs Pringle for their dedication, with thanks from Jack Stem director of volunteers. Also, Mr and Mrs Jesse C Smith visited Baytown to see their son-in-law Clarence M Thorpe Jr who is hospitalized there with Mrs Thorpe and children Steve and Jo Ellen.
The home of Pete Merryman near Franklin hosted a birthday gathering Sunday for his 94th birth anniversary. The event honored Merryman and noted the celebration fell on December 12.
Mr and Mrs C H H Galloway of Bryan and Mrs Marguerite Tidwell of Dassetta visited in Hearne last week with their mother Mrs Clara Bishop who is a patient in a local hospital Also visiting Mrs Bishop were her son and his wife Mr and Mrs Jack Baker of Navasota
Calvert community notes Christmas visits and gatherings. Mrs Marvin Sneed travels to New Boston for Christmas with daughter and family while Oliver Jameson returns from California. Several families host relatives from Dallas Wichita Nashville Hearne Houston and Bryan. Local concerts and club events feature the Calvert school choir and band. Community groups hold Christmas programs at church and a Lions Club banquet recognizes athletes and staff.
Books checked for week ending Friday December 13 40. The library will be closed December 25 26 and 27 in observance of Christmas.
Lt Col and Mrs Charles Mills and Mrs Frank DeStefano visited relatives in Dallas on Saturday Visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Houston A Young over the weekend were Mr and Mrs J W Martin of Corpus Christi and Mrs Youngs sister and nephew Mrs B C Allen and Bob Allen of Bryan Mr and Mrs Young will spend Christmas in Port Arthur with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Howell R Brown and children Alice and Lawrence
Mr and Mrs Leonard White enjoyed a visit in Dallas on Wednesday of last week with her mother Mrs L S Rockett and with their son and family Mr and Mrs Bruce White and Carolyn.
Mr Elvin Hart of Texas City and members of his family express sincere appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy received during his recent illness.
Mrs S E Newton submitted to corrective surgery at a Hearne hospital Friday morning and is resting comfortably. She fell Wednesday afternoon December 11 in her daughter Mrs C D Wilkersons home and broke a hip.
A son named Marc Wayne was born December 13 to coach Val Wylie and his wife in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Claude Payne and Mrs Alvis Bishop visited in Waco on Tuesday with Mrs Payne’s sister and husband, Mr and Mrs Bill Evans. Mr and Mrs Bill Evans Jr and Trey spent a weekend visiting their parents, Mr and Mrs Bill Evans in Waco.
Cathy and Jo Jo Wilson traveled to Houston Saturday to visit their nephew and cousin Sam Wilson III a Rice University student.
Mrs. Marie Schlottman along with Donna Steve and Jim visited their mother and grandmother Mrs. Walter Benson in Houston during the weekend, sharing time and stories.
Sgt. and Mrs. Tommy Nash and their Smyrna Tennessee daughter are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nash Jr. of Calvert and other relatives in Texas. Miss Kay Clapp is expected home from Houston for the Christmas holidays on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Sam Bishop of Houston visited his mother Mrs Annie Bishop and brother Arnold along with other relatives last year in a modest family gathering showcasing extended kinship and local ties.
Mr and Mrs Dahlen Coe have relocated to Hearne following their discharge from the Army. Douglas Mandrell and two Sam Houston State College classmates in Huntsville, Mike Washman of Fort Worth and Tommy Kimbell of Houston, were Mandrells weekend guests at their parents home.
Mrs Pearl Gambrel of Hearne died recently and funeral services for her were held Saturday at Ford Funeral Home chapel in Coffeyville. Interment followed in Coffeyville cemetery as Mrs Childers mother. Mrs Baker and Mrs Seale accompanied Mrs Childers to Coffeyville and returned to Hearne Sunday.
Ministers and Mrs. Jim Talbot hosted a Christmas party for the Young Couples Bible Class of the Hearne Church of Christ and visiting elders. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Ken Kennamer and Mrs. Fred Forsthoff. Guests included Dr. E. M. Boyd, Wayne Shaw, and many area families. the evening featured ham, turkey, side dishes, and festive games.
Mr and Mrs H E Lockett with Mr and Mrs R E Berryhill attended a Baylor University concert conducted by Dr Euell Porter in Waco Hall Friday evening. The Locketts and Mrs Garry Pennington were in Waco Sunday to hear Dr Porter conduct Handel Messiah at Seventh and James Baptist Church.
Gary Flanagan arrived home to celebrate his 21st birthday on December 9 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Flanagan. He was recently discharged from the U S Navy after four years of service and was assigned to the USS Ranger during his first eighteen months of active duty. His last cruise was aboard the USS Constellation in the Vietnam area.
Mrs. Jack Ramsay and Mrs. Charles Miller hosted a Christmas tea Tuesday afternoon December 10 at the Miller home for the Mary Martha Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church. Red stockings holly and a Yuletide tree set a festive mood as Bible markers were distributed and refreshments of cranberry salad lettuce cups spiced tea and Christmas cookies were enjoyed in a convivial gathering with class president Mrs. Billy Hancock among the callers.
John Foy, district Social Security Office Bryan field representative, will meet residents at Hearne City Hall from 9 a m to noon on December 19. Future visits are tentatively set for January 30 February 27 and March 27 or the fourth Thursday of each month.
Tony Scalone spent the weekend in Denver Colorado attending a conference while Mrs Scalone stayed in Amarillo with her brother Mr and Mrs Earl Penn.
We express appreciation to those who comforted us after the loss of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Hearne General Hospital. Ben T. Mitchell and children.
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