Christmas Party Is Well Attended
Mrs J E Jackson of Wheelock reports a Christmas party at the Community Center drawn a good crowd. A festive tree with colored balls and lights lit the dining hall while Santa Claus delighted both children and adults. Bags of fruit nuts and candy were given. A supper with covered dishes pies cakes and roasted meats was enjoyed by nearly 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jackson
Wheelock
Community Center
Santa Claus
Many In Marlin For Dedication
The Torbett Hutchings Smith Hospital in Marlin was dedicated last Sunday in a crowd said to number in the thousands. Hearne’s Mrs Josie Welch contributed a Hammond organ for the chapel, with Rev B R Shelton of Hearne officiating and Mrs W K Waltman of Hearne at the organ. The $1,500,000 hospital impressed with its interior and exterior beauty and lavish floral decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jackson
Wheelock
Torbett- Hutchings-Smith Hospital
Marlin
Hearne
Josie Welch
B. R. Shelton
W. K. Waltman
Moore of Day by Cayce Moore
The column reflects on Christmas, Santa myths, and holiday inflation. It contrasts traditional Santa from the North Pole with space ship depictions, shares humorous anecdotes about gifts and kid expectations, and ends with a playful wish list for stocking stuffer treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayce Moore
Christmas Cards and Camellias In Wheelock News
Foggy weather keeps Christmas shoppers busy as local shops fill with gifts and cards. A reader notes two camellia plants received for Christmas, one in bloom, and horticulturist Julius Plagens will advise on planting and care. Joe Louis Scasta spoke at the Texas section of the America Society of Range Management in San Angelo on Why Range Management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Plagens
Joe Louis Scasta
San Angelo
Texas
America Society of Range Management
Joe Louis
Calvert Coach Dies In Dallas
G O Autrey Jr a 37 year old Calvert High School coach died at Baylor Hospital Dallas on December 17 from heart ailment Funeral services were held December 19 at First Baptist Calvert with Rev Cecil McBeth Rev Bill Wilson and Rev Louis Walston Jr officiating Interment Easterly Cemetery with Masons pallbearers from the 1962 Calvert Trojan football team He is survived by his wife and three children Janet David and Steven of Calvert his parents Mr and Mrs G O Autrey of Easterly and grandfather L A Archer of Marquez He taught and coached at Calvert Public School and belonged to Patrick Masonic Lodge in Franklin.
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G. O. Autrey Jr
Calvert High School
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
First Baptist Church of
Calvert
Cecil McBeth
Bill Wilson
Louis Walston Jr
Easterly
Calvert Trojan
Mr. Autrey
Calvert Public School
Patrick Masonic Lodge
Franklin
Janet
David
Steven
G. O. Autrey
L. A. Archer
Marquez
Card of Thanks for Charles M. Altimore
Our hearts are filled with thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy at the death of Charles M. Altimore. We deeply appreciate the florals cards and food. May God bless each of you. Mrs C M Altimore and family
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Charles M. Altimore
C. M. Altimore
Library Listings and Holiday Visitors in Hearne
Hearne public library returns show books checked out the week ending December 15. The library operates 1 to 5 p m Tuesday through Friday and 7 30 to 10 30 a m Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays. Mr and Mrs W F Sander hosted visitors in Dallas last weekend. their daughter Nancy and son Tommy home for holidays from Texas Christian University Fort Worth join Mrs Luella Beavers and Miss Agnes Dickson in Hillsboro.
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Hearne Public Library
W. F. Sander
Dallas
Sander
Nancy
Tommy
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Luella Beavers
Agnes Dickson
Hillsboro
Waitress Wanted at Main Cafe in Person Application
Help wanted advertisement for a waitress at Main Cafe. Apply in person to Holland Lowma or call LI 6-2412. also LI 62711 listed. Also notice of sale of household furniture to be viewed at 1004 West Eighth Street. Ulishia rite.
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Holland Lowma
West Eighth Street
Ulishia Rite
Mrs. L. E. Weber Plans Holiday Visits
Mrs. L. E. Weber leaves Sunday for a holiday visit with her son and family in Beeville. She will visit Houston with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hervey and spend New Year’s with her sister Mrs. A. J. Buckley in Louisiana before returning home.
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L. E. Weber
Lee Weber Jr
Beeville
Houston
W. G. Hervey
A. J. Buckley
Louisiana
Doctor Billy White to Visit Hearne for Christmas
Dr Billy White of New York expected to arrive in Hearne on Thursday to stay at the Jakie Silverman home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Silverman will host her brother W W Smith of Temple as a guest.
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Billy White
New York
N. Y
Hearne
Jakie Silverman
Mrs. Silverman
W. W. Smith
Temple
Britton Home Guests Include Two Sisters From State
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O F Britton Sunday were his sisters Mrs Verrell Smith and Mr Smith of San Angelo and Mrs Bess Hearne of Waco.
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O. F. Britton
Verrell Smith
Mr. Smith
San Angelo
Bess Hearne
Waco
Hearne Eagles loom in state football title bid
Rockdale and Jacksboro clash for Class AA state championship with Tigers likely to represent District 19-AA. Hearne standout Craig Hawthorne earns 1962 Super Center Football Squad honor as the town prepares for Christmas decorations and hospital annex dedication events with Gov-elect John Connally as speaker.
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Rockdale
Jacksboro
Nick Turnham
Charlie Luster
Hearne
Eagles
Tigers
Hearne Eagles
Waco Tribune-Herald
Craig Hawthorne
Hawthorne
W. V
Buck) Hawthorne
Hearne High School
Marlin
Torbett-Hutchings-Smith Hospital
Joale Welch
John T. Welch
W. K. Waltman
John Connally
Death Claims Ben N. Cooper
Ben N. Cooper a longtime Hearne resident and retired railroad employee died suddenly on December 15. He was born in Yarrelton on May 27, 1890, aged 72 years, six months and 18 days. Funeral services were held December 16 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Cliff Herrington. interment at Norwood Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Survived by widow, two daughters Mrs. C. B. Benson and Mrs. Paul Elliott, five grandchildren, and brother Frank Cooper.
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Ben Nowell Cooper
Hearne
Mr. Cooper
Yarrelton
First Baptist Church
Cliff Herrington
Norwood Cemetery
Heartfield Funeral Home
Jud Collier
Sam Mounts
W. M. Newell
M. E. Jones
Elsey Willams
Purvis Ely
Morrow Burney
Otho Mathews
J. R. Rose
John Dorrell
Will Dillard
C. C. Miller
Louis Parnell
Ed Bussa
Dan Tullous
C. B. Benson
Alexander, Va
Paul Elliott
Port Neches
Frank Cooper
Christmas Meeting For Franklin Club
The Woman's Reading Club of Franklin and guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lynn Mauk for a Christmas party. Hosts Mrs. Gus Bogan and Mrs. Clara Love welcomed attendees before a evening of bridge and forty-two. High honors in forty-two went to Mrs. Howard Stegall and H. P. Schultz. bridge honors to Mr. and Mrs. Ranzell Nickelson.
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Woman’s Reading Club
Franklin
J. Lynn Mauk
Gus Bogan
Clara Love
Howard Stegall
H. P. Schultz
Ranzell Nickelson
R. B. Truett
R. L. Jackson
G. H. Ingram
Carl Duffey
Unnamed Families Attend Social Gatherings in Local Notes
A list of attendees includes Mrs. Gus Bogan, Mrs. Clara Love, Mrs. B. C. Love, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Brooker Stegall, Mrs. Vernon Stegall, Mrs. C. E. Maris, Mrs. Johnnie Winn, Mrs. B. L. Parten Jr., Mrs. Vernon Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stegall in a social column documenting local gatherings.
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Gus Bogan
Clara Love
B. C. Love
H. P. Schultz
Brooker Stegall
Vernon Stegall
C. E. Maris
Johnnie Winn
B. L. Parten Jr
Vernon Anderson
Howard Stegall
Mrs Chatmas Visits Fort Worth Family Last Week
Mrs. George Chatmas traveled to Fort Worth to visit her son Jimmy Chatmas and his wife and children Nancy and Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chatmas
Fort Worth
Jimmy Chatmas
Nancy
Bob
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