Calvert Courier Under New Management
Mr W H Gibson takes over the Calvert Courier after O D Baker departs for other duties. The Democrat notes Baker’s other commitments limited his editor and manager role and wishes him success. The first issue under Gibson is praised as one of the city’s most creditable papers and the paper’s future is seen as in capable hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gibson
Calvert Courier
O. D. Baker
Baker
Woodmen
Courier
Democrat
Calvert
Scuppernong Grapes in Home Planting Prospects
The article extols the scuppernong grape as ideal for the South, noting hardiness and prolific bearing. It discusses breeding efforts, planting timing, and care, advising home gardeners to start with a single vine, propagate by roots, and share help to grow this fruit for a homey touch and personal profit.
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Venta
Ness
Denison
Texas
Hearne
Charles H. Glass Dies After Houston Elevator Accident
Former Hearne Citizen Charles H. Glass, longtime planter and business man of Robertson county, was injured in an elevator accident in the Texas Building in Houston on Saturday about 8:30 am and died at a hospital shortly after. His remains were brought to Hearne for funeral services at 3:30 pm Sunday at Mrs. Willie Moreland’s home, with interment in Norwood cemetery. Born in Hearne, he was son of Captain F. A. Glass and Fannie Glass, and grew up there. He farmed at the Glass plantation with his brother George H. Glass, later entering oil and mining ventures in Texas and Missouri. A man of fine character, he left enduring friendships. condolences offered to relatives by the Democrat.
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Charles H. Glass
Robertson County
Texas
Houston
Hearne
Willie Moreland
Norwood Cemetery
Glass
F. A. Glass
Missouri
County Clerk Granted Explosives Licenses
The county clerk, RK RB Holbert, is authorized to issue licenses to all parties handling explosives. Interested parties must apply to the clerk before pursuing such business. The notice aims to inform all concerned and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
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RK. RB. Holbert
Hicanse
Blizzard disrupts Friday activities and social visits
The text notes a Friday blizzard affecting plans and attendance. Mrs. Iwi's daughter Christelle joined visitors Mrs. Cohen, Mr. Cohen, Dr. Hooper, and wife. Johnnie Turner visited Big Hill. Jim Bridges went to set a well for G. W. Bumpurs but forgot and went to Hearne. Mrs. Moore bruised from a fall. Seale schoolhouse Christmas tree discussed. Center Point box supper small due to the weather. Josh Seale returns from oil field work.
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Iwi
Christelle
Mangee
M. M. Cohen
Henry Hooper
Johnnie Turner
Big Hill
Jim Bridges
G. W. Bumpurs
Hearne
A. N. Moore
Seale School
Center Point
Josh Seale
Bishopville Parish News and Merry Christmas Greeting
Sunday night sermons preached by Brother Tidwell. Miss Lula Hancock visited Miss Hattie Wilson. Mr M H Upshaw and guests at Mr Fred Do Sunday. Lila Reynolds Ruth Hancock and Dr J Dotson Morris went to New Ba Friday. Burton Bailey visited Hearne Sunday. Mrs Annie Hancock and daughters Pala Ruth guests Wednesday. Editor and readers wished a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Brother Tidwell
Lula Hancock
Elliott
Hattie Wilson
M. H. Upshaw
Fred
Lila
Reynol
Ruth Hancock
J. Dotson
Vie Morris
New Ba
Burton Bailey
Hearne Sanday
Annie Hancock
Pala
Ruth
Guess
Card of Thanks from Cobb Family in Hearne
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors in Hearne for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. May heaven's richest blessing be theirs. A. G. Cobb and family.
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Hearne
G. Cobb
Elliott Events Club Postponed to Friday Night
The Elliott Events club meeting was rescheduled to Friday, December 21, with a program adjusted to aid the Red Cross. Visitor Mrs. Lilian Gandy from Roge bud visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Griffin. Mrs. M. A. May moves to Little Mississippi. Norma Macie Reynolds suffers a broken arm while Mrs. Cadle is ill with grippe and Leon Reynolds nurses a bone felon. Alma and Nora Sanders visit Mrs. D. L. Dotson. Fred Dotson overcomes bashfulness. Merry Christmas to editor and readers.
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Red Cross
Lilian Gandy
Rogebud
L. L. Griffin
M. A. May
Mississippi
Norma Macie Reynolds
Cadle
Jagrippe
For Sale Cheap Miss Orpha White Residence Hearne Texas
House in west Hearne Texas with four rooms and bath electric lights water hot water connections range several outbuildings. Asking 900 dollars with 100 down and easy payments. Material costs now would run at least 1250 to build the house plus lot. For details write C. J. Dietrich Ennis Texas.
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Orpha White
Hearne
Texas
C. J. Dietrich
Ennis
For Sale Cheap In Bremond Texas Home And Outbuildings
On account of leaving Bremond immediately, J P Mathews offers a home with over half a block yard garden and patch in good repair five rooms a vestibule two porches and small barn. Price 1300 and terms 500 cash with balance to suit purchaser. Bremond Texas.
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Bremond
J. P. Mathews
Texas
Wood For Sale Inquiries Welcome
Green wood and dry wood available any length at any time. Phone 13.
For Sale Tract in Osceola Place Noted in Advert
An ad lists a for sale tract of acreage at Osceola Place, mentioning reset, with a price or offer referenced. The fragmentary text suggests a real estate notice in a local newspaper item.
Christmas mail tips from Camp Travis Division Office
The Camp Travis Division Publicity Office issues guidelines for holiday parcels to soldiers. Pack heavy boxes, avoid liquids, use sturdy containers, and inscribe complete legible addresses with unit details. Include sender and Christmas greetings, insure valuable items, and note Saturday or Wednesday visits to San Antonio for relatives. Christmas furloughs will be scarce as training continues.
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Ninetieth
Camp Travis
John Smith
Texas
John Smiths
Company A
359Th Infantry
San Antonio
What to Use to Prevent Appendicitis in Hearne
Hearne readers are advised to use a mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine in Adler-i-ka to flush the entire bowel and supposedly prevent appendicitis. The ad claims instant relief for sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter, praising the remedy as surprising to doctors and patients.
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Gatling Gatling
Adv
Prominent Calvert Citizen Dies Suddenkig
Sam B. Guynes, longtime Robertson County farmer and businessman, died at his Calvert home while at supper Friday night. A respected community figure, he owned several guns and held various county interests. The obituary notes his life as an example of usefulness to the rising generation.
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Sam B. Guynes
Robertson County
Calvert
Guynes
Notice to registrants volunteer service in army branches
Registrants who wish to volunteer for any army branch must apply to their local board. They will receive transportation and meal tickets. Orders higher than 700 may volunteer in Aviation at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas Land Division Signal Corps at Fort Leavenworth Kansas Medical Department at Fort Riley Kansas Quartermaster at Camp Joseph Johnston Jacksonville Florida Ordnance Department at Raritan New Jersey Infantry at Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina Local Board Robertson Co.
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Army
Aviation
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Land Division Signal Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Medical Department
Fort Riley
Camp Joseph
Johnston
Jacksonville
Florida
Ordnance Department
Raritan
New Jersey
Infantry
Camp Greene
Chichlotte
North Carolina
Robertson. Co
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