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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
2
Hearne mourns Dr. Tom A. Searcy whose death during an operation shocks a town that valued his unselfish care for the sick. Friends recall his time, energy, humor, and steadfast humanity, noting he was a good man in every respect.
Mr and Mrs Charles Blahuta and son Danny visited Corpus Christi during the holidays with Mr and Mrs Don Reeder and Mr and Mrs J D Looka among other relatives and friends.
Hogs face ulcers as Purdue veterinarians spend NIH funds to explore causes amid corn price pressures. A whimsical anecdote about Disraeli and a Queen Victoria encounter previews a future when minds of animals and people could be read by devices. The piece ends with a humorous note on a wife tracking her husband’s thoughts and inevitable static.
Rumor mill hints Charley Blake may run for state representative while Fort Worth lawyer John Connally could be invited to the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. Emmett Ely Jr. praises his son David Ely as a fine personality. Gary O Neal, a 6 3 Hearne Eagle basketball player, is noted as a potential college prospect.
The Christmas Eve Community Tree event at the Methodist Church drew a large crowd. John Gause gave the welcome, with Bot Gause and Mark Gause in a skit, Shirley Wyatt and Laverne Kerns performing, Sharon Kerns leading a prayer, and children singing around the piano. Santa distributed candy fruit toys and gifts as attendees departed.
Visitors over the Christmas holidays included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Savage and Mrs. J. M. Hulsey of Grand Saline at the Tippit home with their daughters. The Kelly family joined Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelly and daughter Nancy at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Kelly in Lott for the holiday.
Mr and Mrs O F Britton welcomed Mr and Mrs William D Britton Nancy Gwyn and Bill of Houston as guests last Saturday. On Sunday and Monday the Brittons visited in Fort Worth as guests of Mr and Mrs Benton C Burks and sons Benton T and Bobby.
In the Holiday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Henry’s residence welcomed their daughter and her family from Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stogsdill and daughter Stacy Lou joined for the season.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Record entertained on Christmas Day with guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Scott Jr. Scott, David and Wendell of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Record. Melanie, Amy and Mark of Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Scott of Navasota. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baxter of Bryan.
Among Hearnites planning to attend the Cotton Bowl in Dallas are Mr and Mrs Jack Kelly Mr and Mrs Bryan Russ and Mr and Mrs Joe D Wilson supporting the Texas Longhorns against the Mississippi Rebels in a key pregame gathering.
Marriage licenses issued for Conrad Rhea Pauling and Von nie Nell Riggs Orval Darwin McCrary and Leanne Marie Gregg Amos Davis Jr and Bettie Leaverne Harris. Real estate transfers list multiple parcels and cash considerations in Calvert Bremond Hearne Mathews Browning and other areas. New car registrations include Ford Chevrolet Cadillac Oldsmobile and Buick models in Hearne Bremond Calvert.
Mr and Mrs James C McKinney of Greenville Mississippi visited during the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Dillard McKinney of Elliott.
Mrs. F W C Karney hosted a Christmas musical party at her home on December 22 for her piano and voice students. The hour featured group carols, followed by punch and cookies. Pupils presented gift tokens and Mrs Karney gave monogrammed hankies and cookies to guests including Margaret Jo Wilson Cathy Wilson Wendy Kaley Ruby Lyn Crowder Donna Gregorek Kathleen Cotropia Frances Zeig Patricia Lyons Elizabeth Lyons Kathie Mayes Jean Escoubas Dorothy Zemanek Gene Carolyn Judith Ayn Ricke Karney.
Mrs. M. M. Often convalesces at home after a stay at a Hearne hospital. William Merka visits from the Merka family during Christmas break. he is a Texas A&M student. Bryan visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cardwell at J. H. Collier’s. Tony Pizalate hosts Christmas guests from Houston. J. H. Collier’s family joins Minnie Fisher Cunningham for Christmas Eve luncheon at New Waverly. M. M. Otten Jr. returns to Houston after holidays with kin. Local business visitors to Waco Tuesday. Albuquerque, New Mexico visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Collier and family. Hother Collier hosts with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Foyt and children Tommy and Barbara. Tommy ships to Washington, D C to study at the Library of Congress and may serve as a Senate page. We correct Maribeth and Linda Scamardo to Beard. A Happy New Year to all.
Mr and Mrs A H Chapman spent the Christmas holidays in Fort Worth with their son W M Chapman Mrs Chapman and family Another son Darrell Chapman made the celebration complete by telephoning from San Jose Calif on Christmas Day.
The Sunday School Junior Class Girls hosted by Mrs J C Burks at Mrs Morris home celebrated Christmas with readings by teacher Mrs Sweat. Guests included Gayla Kayla Morris Margie Green Vickie Burk Georgia Hanhatt arol Jamison Teresa Goodwin Zeni Lawney and Nancy Mears with cookies sandwiches and drinks.
Mrs. C P Wootan entertained Mary Lutz from San Antonio on December 19 with a luncheon at her home. Also present were Mrs. Donie Kinwetter, Mrs. W C Wiese and Mrs. Oscar Peterson. The ladies enjoyed forty-two after lunch.
Tuesday guests at Mrs. M. B. Self included Mr. and Mrs. David Self and their children Davey Vickie Betty and Jimmy from Charleston West Virginia.
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