Seven Jurors Now Seated In Scamardo Murder Trial
Hidalgo County authorities continued juror rounds for the Scamardo murder case as 250 more veniremen were summoned. Seven jurors have been seated so far amid ongoing challenges by both sides, with trial testimony anticipated by Friday at the earliest.
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Scamardo
Hidalgo County
Pete Thomas Scamardo
Hearne
Edinburg
Sam Degelia Jr
McAllen
Charles Harrelson
Jerry Watkins
Oscar McInnis
Claudio Castaneda
Harrelson
Brazoria County
Tiny’ Gaston
Rene Lopez
Salvation Army Drive For Funds Underway In Hearne
Salvation Army in Hearne launches its 1970 independent fundraising drive led by campaign chair Rev. R W Hillenkamp. Captains include Mrs James Spencer Miss Lucille Wilson Chief R L Perkins and others. goal set at 1000 with a kickoff at a local cafe on Monday February 2.
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T. H. Stotts
Hearne
Salvation Army
Florence
Planters and Merchants State Bank
Miss Betty Birdwell Graduates From University of Texas
Miss Betty Birdwell earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Texas in January. She is currently in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. A 1966 Hearne High School graduate, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Birdwell Jr of Wichita Falls.
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Betty Birdwell
University of Texas
New Orleans
Louisiana
Miss Birdwell
Hearne High School
J. B. Birdwell Jr
Wichita Falls
Brashear Not To Run Again For Alderman
Tom Brashear a Hearne city alderman and one of three up for reelection will not seek another term. Grady Griffin will run for re election while John H Miles Jr is undecided. Mayor Jake Abrams and other officials are not up this year. Brashear cites business duties and civic responsibilities and urges younger and sound businessmen to run for council to bring fresh ideas.
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Tom Brashear
Grady Griffin
John H. Miles Jr
Griffin
Miles
Jake Abrams
Tommy Mayfield
Guy &E. Chandler
Bill Palmes
Brashear
Hearne
James Teal Announces Candidacy For Justice Of The Peace
James Teal authorized this paper to announce his candidacy for Justice of the Peace of Precinct Two in Robertson County. He adds his name to the Democrat announcements column and speaks to voters describing himself as 45, a St Emanuel Baptist Church member, WWII disabled veteran who attended Blackshear High School. He pledges to do his best to carry out the duties of the office and seeks voters support.
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James Teal
Justice of the Peace
Precinct Two
Robertson County
Democrat
Teal
St. Emanuel Baptist Church
Blackshear High School
Opinions Differ In Rucker Death
Justice of the Peace Roy E. Berryhill defended his inquest verdict that Marion Rucker died by own action. Sheriff E E P Elliott and Hearne Police Chief Bob Perkins released statements noting the gun likely discharged accidentally, with prior accidental discharges, aligning with investigations.
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Justice of the Peace
Roy E. Berryhill
Marion Rucker
EE. P
Sonny) Elliott
Hearne
Bob Perkins
Perkins
All-time High Voter Registration in Robertson County
County Tax Assessor-Collector Bob Stellbauer announced a January 31 tally showing a record 6,978 eligible voters for the year, surpassing 1968. The list includes many unopposed incumbents and several contested races on May 2, with candidates such as Bob Poage and Dan Kubiak among those appearing on the ballot.
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Bob Stellbauer
Stellbauer
Robertson
Gervase Reagan
Bob Poage
Dan Kubiak
Eagles Defeat Brenham In Three-Way District Tie
Hearne Fagles beat Brenham 59-53 after trailing early 12-7. Robert Staten and Raymond Washington led Hearne with 16 each, Pat Anderson 15. Brenham's Bill Nutt scored 19 as Hearne moved toward a district title with key wins and upcoming games against Huntsville A&M Consolidated and Kemp. Hearne JV won 62-52 behind Larry Seymour's 22 points.
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Eagles
Brenham
Val Wylie
Hearne Fagles
Huntsville
A&m
Kemp
Bryan
A&m Consolidated Tigers
Kem Bears
Hearne
Eagle Basketeers
Nets
Robert Staten
Raymond
Washington
Pat Anderson
Bill Nutt
Larry’s Seymour
Jimmy Hollman
Buck Porter Enters Race for Robertson County Commissioner
Buck E Porter announces candidacy for Robertson County Precinct Two commissioner in The Democrat political column. A veteran farmer and 25 year resident, Porter, 45, with Marines World War II service, emphasizes openness, accountability and thrift. He plans to meet voters before May, inviting questions and public suggestions.
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Robertson County
Elmer Stubbs
Library Listings Hearne Public Library
Books checked out period ending January 30 1982. The library is open Monday through Friday from 1 p m to 5 p m.
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Hearne Public Library
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Watkins
Thomas Sharpe Jr
Brownsville
A. R. Rodriguez
Percy Foreman
Houston
Foreman
J. R. Alamia
Norma Castro
Bernadino Bazan
Jack Cristoffel
Pharr
Alamia
A. B. May
Weslaco
John E. Fucik
W. C. Garren
Rodriguez
Sharpe
Edinburg Daily Review
Stotts
B. K. Doherty
Fred C. Ferrara
Warren F. Merritt
James Schrratt
Murray
Gregorek
Mr. Hillenkamp
Rucker
Jimmy Galloway
Democratic Executive Committee
Leo Luke Roffino
Charles D. Hart
State Board of Education
Frank G. McDonald
10Th Court of Civil Appeals
Lad Nickelson
Katherine Galloway
A. V
Mildred) Andrues
Joe Carl Willis
Forrest McCormick
Buck E. Porter
Sam Abraham
Herman Yezak
Herman L. White
Ernest Fuchs III
Jack A. Mathews
Ed Bienski
Orleans Jackson
Lee Farmer
Billie McNair
Dorothy Brooks
Lewis Perkins
D. P. Harris
Precinct
Charley Scarpinato
Buck Porter
Buck ‘E. Porter
Mr. Porter
Clyde Smith
Austin
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