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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
5
Major W J Elliott of the Texas DPS in Waco argues many so called traffic accidents are caused by violations. He cites 88 expected deaths over the Christmas New Year period and urges drivers to obey laws, cooperate with enforcement, and help reduce crashes with safer driving.
A call to enforce laws and safe driving rules to end the preventable slaughter on streets and highways. The message appeals to drivers to follow the golden rule and drive toward others as they would have others drive toward them.
At 2 30 p m Saturday cars driven by Jay Lee Swingler of Calvert and Lee Roy Thomas of Hearne collided at the Highway and West Denton Street intersection in Bremond. Thomas traveled north on Highway 6 and Swingler came from the east. No injuries reported. property damage about 400 dollars. Swingler received a ticket for failing to yield the right of way.
Vernon Kerns among 70 finalists nationwide for the National Finals Rodeo held at the State Fair Livestock Coliseum in Dallas from December 27 to 31. Bryan’s Doug Thurman also a finalist. others noted include Hearne native joining Austin police on the coldest day of the year and Scouts advancing in Troop 84. Local scenes show town life with Christmas events, charity, and traffic amid seasonal happenings.
December 11 to 15 library activity shows 10 books charged and 15 discharged with 28 patrons visiting. The Complete Christmas Book offers ideas for gifts wrapping recipes decorations and readings. Only one copy is on the shelves and may be checked out.
A child writes Santa asking for a go cart for Christmas and a year round pack of 4 10 shells. The letter to Santa expresses holiday wishes for Santa and his helpers and reindeer.
Cindy Lou Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Turner Jr has been confined in a hospital this week with pneumonia. Latest report indicates she may be able to return home for Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Gordon McWilliams and children of Waco arrive to spend holidays with Lige McWilliams and Keith and with Alvin Matejka and family. Louis Matejka and Billy of Wheelock join for Christmas dinner with the group.
Mrs H W Cummings went to Austin last week to visit her daughters and their families Dr and Mrs Ben Swangon and Mr and Mrs John Barclay and children, staying through the Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs F A Klapper left for Houston to visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert C Duke and children Bobby Barbara and Jimmy plus Mrs J G Philen who will visit her granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert Greer and family through the holidays
Mr and Mrs R E Brown Jr and daughters Belinda and Jill of Houston are expected guests of his parents Mr and Mrs R E Brown through Christmas with family plans for holiday time together.
Mrs Verna Hall of Killeen has been visiting her sister Mrs Odell Stone. Stone plans to leave Sunday for Brownfield to visit her son Harley Stone his wife and daughter Harla Dell through the Christmas holidays.
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Mrs. George L. Clark left Hearne last week for Rockdale where she will make her home. She will teach in Rockdale schools. Mr and Mrs George Pharis have purchased the Clark residence in Hearne and moved in with their children.
Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Ferguson of Morgan City Louisiana were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Boggan.
Mrs L A Nunley will spend Christmas with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs James Chat mas and children Nancy and Bob in Fort Worth.
Mr and Mrs L W Neumann enjoyed a coast trip visiting their son and daughter in Beau mont Louisiana and in Houston Texas. The journey included time with Mrs L F Neumann and sister in Yoakum Texas and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Jack Odell and children Karen and Michael of Abilene are expected this weekend to visit for the Christmas holidays with Rev and Mrs Warren F Merritt, his parents in Abilene.
Mr and Mrs G D Martin Jr host visitors over the holidays including their children Mr and Mrs John Harley of Houston and Mr and Mrs Glenney Martin III of Dallas during the Christmas season.
Mr and Mrs Billy McCord and sons will spend Christmas Day with their parents Mr and Mrs Frank J Mach and Mrs E S Mc Cord in Ennis.
Mrs J E Mathis and her son John joined Mrs Sam Baltimore and her children Carol Ann and Sammy for a visit with relatives in Houston on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Mr and Mrs Joe S Sturgis Jr announce plans to visit his mother Mrs J S Sturgis in Trinity during the upcoming period as part of family travel. The note highlights a family visit and addresses relatives in Trinity.
Kimberly Ann Hrdlicka of Houston spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Reed Jr. and family. She enjoyed time with Andy and Butch during the stay.
Mr and Mrs W S Hoyt Jr attended a Monday banquet on Christian Education in Waco. The event took place in the Drawing Room of Baylor University Union Building with speakers Dr W R White and Dr Joe Weldon Bailey addressing the gathering.
Miss Dot Priestly of Houston and Miss Jeanie Priestly of Arlington arrive for the Christmas weekend to visit parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Priestly and their brother Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Priestly, along with the family.
T B Smith of Ryan Oklahoma and the Rev Reginald King of Waco visited the Smiths this week. Houseguests expected for Christmas are Bill Henderson and family of Tyler, J R Henderson and son of Houston, and A C Love of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs E M McNeel attended a pre Christmas celebration in Richards at the home of her sister Mrs Robert Smithwick Mr Smithwick and daughter Jan The McNeels expect guests for the holidays Mrs Glen Brewer and Glenny of Fort Worth who will also visit his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Brewer
Glenn Chatmas Smith of Houston arrived Wednesday to be present for the annual theatre party given by his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Chatmas for the children of Hearne. He will be joined by his parents and sister Penny on the weekend and they will visit through the Christmas holidays. Mr and Mrs James Chatmas and children Nancy and Bob of Fort Worth will join the family the day after Christmas to visit through the remainder of the holidays.
Last Thursday evening December 14 at 7:30 p m the Mumford school auditorium presented a Christmas program directed by Mrs Guy Chandler with piano solos by Joseph Scamardo Linda Scamardo Donna Williams and others and a 16 piece Mumford school band performing band numbers solos and choral pieces including Silent Night Adeste Fideles and We Wish You a Merry Christmas Santa Claus distributed gifts from a lighted tree. A puppet show by the third and fourth grade with Linda Scamardo as narrator followed at 3 p m Friday December 15.
A nostalgic Christmas column recalls stockings hung by the fire, children’s joy, and family gatherings across generations. It notes great grandsons, gifts rumored by a Santa whisper, and relatives visiting for holidays, along with birthdays and wedding anniversaries in December.
Thanks to the doctors and nurses and the entire staff for wonderful care while I was a patient there. Grateful for friends flowers cards prayers and visits. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. May God bless all of you and Shaw families.
Miss Juanita Potter of Austin arrives Friday to visit her family Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Potter and children along with other relatives in Hearne for Christmas.
Guests expected in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Scott for the holidays include Mr. and Mrs. 3. B. Scott Jr. and their daughter from West Columbia, the Rev. and Mrs. John A. Brady and their children of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hadeway and their children of Dallas.
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