City crews repair sheared sewer line at Davis and Cypress
City workers, mobilized in force, repair a stubborn sewer break at the Davis Cypress intersection after a failed 50 foot cast iron replacement. Wet soil caused manholes to sink several feet, requiring rebuilding. Normal service is restored briefly while ground work continues. the line serves about one third of the city. Progress slowed by 10 to 15 foot deep excavation, protected by plank piling. Completion possible in 10 to 12 days, weather permitting.
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Davis and
Cypress Streets
N. L. McCarver
Schulenburg Editor Addresses Rotarians at Hearne Luncheon
Mrs. Florence Boss editor of the Schulenburg Sticker spoke to Hearne Rotary Club members at the Thursday luncheon, hosted by program chairman Leon Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Boss
Schulenburg
Hearne Rotary Club
St Philip's Chili Supper Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale for the annual chili supper hosted by the Women of St. Philip's Episco pal Church. Event takes place in the parish house on February 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets available through church members.
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St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Mrs. Blake Guynes Recuperates After Surgery
Mrs. Blake Guynes is recuperating at Methodist Hospital in Houston after surgery.
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Blake Guynes
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Turman Names Yezak to Five Committees in Session
Speaker Jim Turman appoints Representative Herman Yezak of Bremond to five committees, naming him chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs panel and vice chair of Engrossed Bills, with seats on Agriculture Constitutional Amendments and Judiciary. Yezak, a watchdog past chairman, has coauthored three bills this session and weighs Governor Daniel’s budget proposals and university tuition plans.
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Jim Turman
Herman Yezak
Bremend
Yezak
House
Daniel
Hearne Little League elects new officers
Hearne Little League Association met at West Side Elementary School to elect officers and plan the summer season. Jack Maris was elected president succeeding George F. Smith, who led the post for 10 years. Dr. B. K. Doherty became vice president and Mrs. Doris Bishop was secretary treasurer. Named managers are C. S. Massey, Nick Turnham Jr., Bob Stovall and James Baker, with coaches Jimmy Crook, Billy McCord, Phil Davenel and Lawrence Cotropia. Schedule to be announced later.
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West Side
Jack Maris
George F. Smith
B. K. Doherty
C. S. Massey
Nick Turnham Jr
Bob Stovall
James Baker
Jimmy Crook
Billy McCord
Phil Davenel
Lawrence Cotropia
Regular Cub Scouts Pack 42 Holds January Meeting
A regular Cub Scouts meeting of Pack 42 at the East Side Cafetorium on January 26 featured Den 6 opening, introduction of two new dens and den mothers, and skits on South America by Dens 12 and 3. Den 7 received the Cubby award for attendance, denner badges were given to Larry Westbrook and Buddy Bingham, and assistant denner badges to Thomas Hanson and Louis Balentine. Larry earned a two year service star, Thomas a one year star. Mrs. Leo Zeig was honored for two years as Den Mother. Genius kits were distributed and Den 6 led the closing.
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Pack 42
East Side
Den 6
Charles Stasny
South America
Dens 12
Den 12
Den 3
Cubby
Den 7
Stasny
Denner
Larry Westbrook
Buddy Bingham
Thomas Hanson
Louis Balentine
Leo Zeig
Thomas Howard Dies at 45 in Lake Charles Funeral
Funeral services for William Thomas Howard were held at Heartfield Funeral Home with Rev Chiff Herrington officiating. Interment in Norwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Frances Ely and daughter Susan Renee of Lake Charles. parents Leonard L. Howard Hearne. three brothers Jesse James Hearne Wesley A Howard Ennis Rev Edwin E Howard Temple. two sisters Mrs Alvin Syptak Weslaco and Mrs Joe Colson San Antonio.
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William Thomas Howard
Heartfield Funeral Home
Chiff Herrington
Norwood Cemetery
E. L. Williams
W. S. Hoyt Jr
Terry Culbreth
Charles Blake
M. W. Hoyt
L. W. Perkins
Masonic Lodge
MR. Thomas
Avalon
Lake Charles
First Baptist Church of
Mary Frances Ely
Susan Renee
Leonard L. Howard
Hearne
Jesse James Howard
Wesley A Howard
Ennis
Edwin E. Howard
Temple
Alvin Syptak
Weslaco
Joe Colson
San Antonio
Mrs Glenn Brewer earns B S degree at Texas Christian
Mrs Glenn Brewer has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree at Texas Christian University and will receive the diploma at the June commencement. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin M McNeel she graduated from Hearne High School and now teaches at Everman School.
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Glenn Brewer
Texas Christian University
Brewer
Edwin M. McNeel
Hearne High School
Everman School
Services Held For F Mitchell In Boone Prairie
Fayette Mitchell aged 80 died Tuesday evening in an Austin hospital. A Boone Prairie native and lifelong farmer, he was a Church of Christ member. Funeral services were held February 2 at 10 a m from Boone Prairie Church of Christ with interment in Boone Prairie cemetery. He is survived by a brother Dr John Mitchell of Tyler and three sisters Mrs George Brown of Franklin Mrs A C Rogers of Reagan and Miss Minnie Mitchell of Boone Prairie.
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Fayette Mitchell
Austin
Mr. Mitchell
Boone Prairie
Church of Christ
Votes to Expand Rules Committee by Teague and 13 Texans
Representative Olin Teague joined 13 Texas Congressmen Tuesday in voting to enlarge the House Rules Committee. Seven Texans voted against the move. In his weekly newsletter Teague argued expansion prevents one man from thwarting the majority and opposed removing the chairman, which would end the long-standing seniority system of Congress.
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Olin Teague
Texas
House Rules Committee
Teague
Congress
Caldwell Hornets Defeat Hearne Eagles 52 to 37
Caldwell Hornets beat the Hearne Eagles 52 37 at the Eagle gym. Caldwell relied on 6'4" Mynar with 22 points and 6'6" Hovrak with 18 points to pull away after a close first half. Hearne's Howard White led scoring for the visitors with 11 points. The Eagle B squad also lost to Caldwell.
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Caldwell Hornets
Hearne Eagles
Eagle Gymnasium
Eagles
Hornets
Howard White
Hearne
Caldwell
Mynar
Hovorak
EAGLE
Poll Taxes Issued in Lamar County Expected in 1950s
Tax assessor Lamar Closs told The Democrat that about 2500 Poll Taxes would be issued in the county this year. His office received several hundred applications on January 31, the deadline, and those forms are still being processed. An official count will appear in next week's Democrat.
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Lamar Closs
The
Democrat
Closs
C&s
MOD Drive Extended Campaign Ends Soon
The March of Dimes campaign will be extended for a few more days. Mrs Joe Gibson announces volunteers will still accept contributions, giving the public one last chance to donate to the cause.
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Joe Gibson
Weather Rainfall Report Summary
Rainfall figures show January 1960 at 55 units and 1961 at 43 units. February rainfall not detailed. Overall week’s rainfall data not fully provided.
Balloting by mail opens for Hearne Chamber board votes
Hearne Chamber of Commerce voters mail ballots to elect eleven new directors for the 1961 Board. Hold over directors include Dr. E M Boyd Dr J C Gallagher Odis A Hoyt Marlin D Jentsch H C Jack Kelly Dr J A Lyons John W Nigliazzo Edward B Priestly Jack K Ramsay Holland Sowma Leon J Tomlin George B Wilson Jr and Leon Wilson. Retiring directors listed and ballots to be returned by February 7 to determine results.
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Hearne Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
E. M. Boyd
J. C. Gallagher
Odis A. Hoyt
Marlin D. Jentsch
H. C
Jack) Kelly
J. A. Lyons
John W. Nigliazzo
Edward B. Priestly
Jack K
Young preacher Kenneth Johns Jr. Licensed at NRH Methodist
Kenneth Johns Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johns and grandson of Mr and Mrs C P Henry, preached his first full length sermon at North Richland Hills Methodist Church in Fort Worth. The 16 year old Birdville High School sophomore received his license to preach last year and plans to study ministry at Southern Methodist University after graduation.
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Kenneth Johns Jr
Kenneth Johns
North Richland Hills Methodist Church
Fort Worth
Ken
Birdville High School
Southern Methodist University
C. P. Henry
Hearne Voc Ag Course In Tractor Maintenance
Hearne High School Vocational Agriculture Department announces a five session tractor maintenance short course for adult farmers starting February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the vocational agriculture building. Instructor Harold T. Wiedemann will lead demonstrations, with hands on practice and safety emphasis. Participants may attend all sessions through February 24, with a small entry fee and certificates for full attendance.
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Hearne Voc. Ag
Hearne High School Vocational Agriculture Department
G. G. Grant
Leon Tomlin
Harold T. Wiedemann
Vocational Agriculture Division
Texas Education Agency
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&m College
Wiedemann
Mission
A&m
Hearne
Tomlin
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