Penchley News Christmas Eve Reflections and Local Obituaries
December 28 notes cold Christmas Eve mood and sadness as Bryan area residents mourn Zelia Thorpe Buckhaults 42 and Joe Kopecky 63 with services held in Hillier Chapel and St. Joseph's Church. Closest relatives from Benchley attend. local friends extend condolences. Also mentions Joe Juroska of Dime Box and Joe Juroska of Caldwell funeral details and holiday visits by neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zohn Fray Buckhaults
Bryan
Douglas Buckhaults
Bryan Hospital
Zelia
W. E. Thorpe
Hix
Hillier Funeral Chapel
Bryan Cemetery
Joe
Waco
Benchley
Pauline Kopecky Juroska
Caldwell
J. G. Lightsey
Gus Bade
Henry Bowman
Marguerite Peyton
Frankie Johnson
Effie Rambs
Buckhauks
M. H. Lightsey
A. R. Hinkom
Buddy Lightsey
Effie Rambo
Sam Rice
Louis Juroska
Hillsboro
Raymond
Attends Funeral For Brother Sunday
Mrs. Irene Tuggie and her sons A J Tuggle and Ray Tuggle of Houston attended the graveside funeral for her brother Henry W Harris Jr in Teague on Sunday December 22. Harris died Friday at his Houma Louisiana home where he worked for Texaco Inc. He is survived by wife and two sons Henry William and Steve of Houma, his parents H W Harris and wife of Teague, and sisters Mrs Tuggle and Mrs B G Jenkins of Waco.
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Irene Tuggie
A. J
Ray Tuggle
Houston
Henry
W. Harris Jr
Teague
Harris
Houma
Texaco Inc
William
Steve
H. W. Harris
Tuggle
B.G. Jenkins
Waco
Cub Scouts Den 2 Christmas Meeting at Mullins Home
Cub Scouts Den 2 met at Mrs. F C Mullins on Tuesday December 17. They sang Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and White Christmas, planned a good deed for Christmas, made tree decorations and finished mothers' gifts. Mrs Vinton handed each scout a candy stocking and the den gave her a silver pie plate. Keeper Gregory Stasny signs off with Christmas wishes.
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Den 2
F. C. Mullins
Yuesday
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Steve Harris
Glenn Harris
Winners Told In Outdoor Decorations Contest Hearne
Winners in Hearne Christmas Outdoor Decoration Contest were announced. First prize went to the Leonard 5. Martin residence at 303 East Brown, second to the Grady Griffin home on Norwood Lane, and third to Joanna Wells of West Seventh Street. Judges drove through streets Monday night. Prizes were $30, $20, and $10. Co sponsors included Green Thumb Garden Club Hearne Garden Club Shakespeare Club and Hearne Chamber of Commerce.
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Hearne
Leonard 5. Martin
East Brown
Grady Griffin
Norwood Lane
Joanna Wells
West Seventh St
Green Thumb Garden Club
Hearne Garden Club
Shakespeare Club
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
Houston Rites For Mrs Hinsley
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Clarisie Hinsley were held at Hyde Park Funeral Home in Houston on Monday December 23 at 3 p m Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Houston She died Friday December 20 at age 68 years 12 days Surviving are son Herman W Hinsley Houston three daughters Helen Walters Corinne Emler both of Houston M Guion Palmer Hartford Illinois three brothers A L Griffin Mexia A F Griffin Bryan A Griffin Pampa Texas two sisters Velora Hanna Bryan and Lillian Gandy Hearne Eleven grandchildren also survive Assisting in the arrangements Heartfield Funeral Home
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Julia Clarisie Hinsley
Hyde Park
Houston
Woodlawn
Cub Pack 42 Meets at East Side School
Cub Pack 42 held its December meeting at East Side Elementary with new Cubmaster Tommy Taylor presiding. Mrs. George Pharis Den 1 led the opening. the group sang Christmas songs and Diane Aalen accompanied on piano. Cubs performed Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer for parents, then distributed advancement awards including Bobcat Phillip Blocker Wolf Susty Sawyer Bear Edwin Boswell John Wayne Reistino John Paschell and Jesse Chavez with Edwin Boswell earning both gold and silver Bear arrows.
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Cub Scout Pack 42
East Side
Tommy Taylor
George Pharis
Den 1
Diane Aalen
Phillip Blocker
Susty Sawyer
Edwin Boswell
Randy Shinn
Glenn Harris
John Wayne Reistino
John Paschell
Jesse Chavez
Benefit Dance at Bamboo Inn for Roxann Ruddick
A benefit dance will run from 8 to 12 p.m. Sunday December 29 at the Bamboo Inn on Highway 21 West across from Bryan Air Base to raise funds for Roxann Ruddick a two year old girl blinded by cancer. Holiday guests of Mr and Mrs H B Priestly include Mrs F B Priestly of Jacksonville their daughter Jeanie Priestly and her roommate Bobbie Thompson of Arlington Mrs Karl Wenck of Electra another Priestly daughter Miss Dot Priestly and friend Miss Jean Stroup of Houston.
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Bamboo Inn
Highway 21 West
Bryan Air Base
Roxann Ruddick
H. B. Priestly
F. B. Priestly
Jacksonville
Jeanie Priestly
Bobbie Thompson
Arlington
Karl Wenck
Electra
Priestly
Dot Priestly
Jean Stroup
Houston
Rockdale Hosts Christmas Tournament Opens With Temple
Rockdale's Christmas Holiday Basketball Tournament runs Thursday through Saturday featuring 16 teams. Hearne Eagles meet Taylor Ducks in the opening round with two Rockdale squads entered. Class 4A teams include Temple and Richfield High of Waco. 3A clubs Brenham Corsicana University of Waco and Gatesville. 2A teams Rockdale Caldwell Giddings Hearne Taylor Columbus and A M Consolidated. Lorena is Class A and Hutto is Class B.
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Hearne Eagles
Rockdale
Hearne
Taylor Ducks
Temple and
Richfield High
Waco
Brenham
Corsicana
University of Waco
Gatesville
Lorena
Hutto
Columbus
Hearne Taylor
Caldwell
Giddings
A&m Consolidated
Temple
Keep Your Head New Year's Eve
J O Musick of the Texas Safety Association warns motorists and pedestrians to maintain traffic safety on New Year’s Eve. He says holiday revelry increases accident risk and urges vigilance even when traveling between home and church.
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Austin
J. O. Musick
Texas Safety Association
Musick
Pedestrians Die After Ignoring Safe Driving Rules
A report concludes two pedestrians died after ignoring basic safe driving and walking rules. Authorities emphasize adherence to traffic safety to prevent similar fatalities.
Burglary Suspect Caught After Auto Stop
Police spotted a 1954 Chevrolet linked to a burglary at Meaders Service Station. Jessie Smith Jr. admitted breaking in, stealing money and cigarettes. Officers Middleton and Vinton recovered $161 and all merchandise. A separate case reports a 12 year old confession to arson at Benchley Colored School.
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Texas Highway Department of Public
Luiety
Robinson
Cal Police
Jim Middleton
E. E. Vinton
Meaders
Market
Fifth Street
West Sixth
Jessie Smith, Jr
R. L. Perkins
Perkins
Elliott
Lee Scott Hurley
Benchley Area
Benchley
Smyth Family Holiday Visit in Hearne Area
Mr and Mrs James R Smyth and son Tommy of Wichita Falls are enjoying a holiday visit with his aunt Mrs T F Chdder and other Hearne relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Smyth
Tommy
Wichita Falls
T. F. ChDders
Hearne Saddle Club Sends New Year Appreciation
The Hearne Saddle Club thanks all who helped make 1963 a successful year and wishes everyone a prosperous and happy new year.
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Hearne Saddle Club
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