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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1960
Page
1
Hearne's The Democrat issue lists First Monday Specials from local stores with promos running Monday January 4. Free downtown parking will be available to ease shoppers as they visit participating merchants.
Mrs J B Birdwell Jr and her children Bill and Betty narrowly escaped serious injuries when their car collided with a pickup driven by Mr Goodson of Houston at the intersection of highways 79 and 75 in Buffalo. All were treated for cuts and bruises at a Teague hospital and released. Bill Birdwell suffered a fractured collar bone.
Capt Ernest Herod, recently retired from the U S Air Force, was hospitalized Sunday for a heart ailment and was resting comfortably Wednesday. He and his family had moved to Hearne.
Yadella Ascension Perez and Cresencia Torres wed in a license filing. Warren Gerald Sandifer and Bennie Faye Solomon likewise listed. New cars registered include Mrs. Myrtle Merryman and Frank Lin with a Pontiac.
Funeral services for Robert Lee Morris were held at Calvert Baptist Church on Saturday December 26 at 10 a m with Rev Cecil McBeth officiating. Interment followed at Sunnyside Cemetery under Heartfield Funeral Home direction. Pallbearers were Alton Gandy Malcolm Gandy J D Gandy Charles Davis Herbert R Johnson and Bill Johnson Jr. Morris died in a Marlin hospital December 22 at age 79 years six months 13 days. Surviving are two sons Lt Col Tom Morris of Florida M Sgt Sam Morris of Alaska three grandchildren a brother Robin Morris of Childress and three sisters Mrs Avie Cadle of Franklin Mrs Jesse Davis and Mrs Loda Gandy of Hearne.
Franklin Moyers 64 died Sunday night en route to Hearne hospital after 41 years with Gulf Oil. He moved to Franklin from Port Arthur four months ago. Funeral Tuesday at Franklin Baptist Church with Rev. Monk Whitson. Burial in Franklin cemetery. Survived by widow, a son Roland Moyers of Rock Springs, one grandson, a brother Hershel Moyers of Fort Worth, and two sisters Mrs. J. E. White of Houston and Mrs. Ethel Thomas of Richard.
Texas Farm Bureau supports State Senator Grady Hazelwood in his protest of the new merit rating plan set to take effect January 1. President J. H. West criticizes the plan as unjust and costly to members, while stressing support for merit rating principles and company autonomy in other states.
Mrs. Pearl Turner, mother of Mrs. Jack Kelly, suffered a stroke on December 23 and remains on the critical list in Leakesville Mississippi. Mayor Jack Kelly returned to Hearne Tuesday evening leaving his wife with her mother during the illness.
Forecasts from publishers bureau writer project 1960 outcomes. Berlin remains unchanged amid peace talks. no US Soviet war in 1960, yet risk cited within a decade. Emphasis shifts to education, salaries, and federal aid. space and rhetoric used for propaganda. Nixon and Rockefeller named as likely GOP nominees.
Joe P. Gibbs of the State Board of Insurance explains that Texas motorists will not receive points for certain accidents under the Safe Driving Insurance Plan. Exclusions include parked cars, payments settled with the responsible party, rear-end collisions with no moving-violation conviction, and hit and run reported within 24 hours. The plan offers a 20 percent premium reduction for drivers with clean records, and a study shows 73 percent of operators have clear records. It applies to all household drivers and aims to reduce accidents and insurance costs.
T D Tom Jones announces candidacy for Robertson County sheriff subject to 1960 Democratic Primary Hearne Texas Dec 28 1959 Jones born in Robertson County near Bre mond lives in county all his life 56 years old father of four boys two girls wife Annie Mae Smith native to county owns property and has farmed Brazos Bottom near Mumford for 17 years He pledges fair honest and impartial service and asks voters support.
R. S. Brown aged 75 died Sunday in a San Antonio hospital after a short illness. A former Hearne resident and Southern Pacific railroad man, he was a graduate of A&M College and active in Masonic work. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Jenkins of New Orleans.
Charley Altimore Jr. and wife welcome daughter Leisa Gwen in a Marlin hospital December 29 with grandparents W. A. Nichols and Charley Altimore Sr. Ralph Record and Mrs. Record of Bryan announce son Mark Baxter born December 25. grandparents R. C. Record of Hearne and Marvin Baxter of Frank Hn. H. L. Gandy and wife announce son Robert Lee born December 24 in a Hearne hospital. H. E. Lange and wife announce daughter Tamera Kay born December 26 in a local hospital.
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce says nearly all Hearne businesses will close Friday January 1 for New Year observance. The holiday is set by the chamber’s holiday committee. Also closing are Hearne Building and Loan Association Planters and Merchants State Bank First State Bank Hearne Post Office and Hearne City Hall.
Classes in all Hearne schools resume Monday morning on the regular schedule per Supt. M E Jones. Students were dismissed Friday December 18 for Christmas holidays.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rohde Maloney were held at the First Baptist Church in Bryan with Dr. W. H. Andrew officiating. Burial was in Bryan City Cemetery. Pallbearers included Seldon Ellis Adrian Griffin C. M. Hassell Ben Trotter Ervin B. Conway and Fred McGilberry. She was a lifelong Bryan resident born July 5 1881 and died December 23 in a Bryan hospital. Survived by two sons Major Joseph H. Maloney Mountain Home AFB Idaho and Rev. Milton R. Maloney Bryan two grandchildren and siblings Mrs. Carl M Cole Mrs. Gabe F. Gazell Emmett Rohde Hearne and Henry Rohde Bryan.
Hubert C. Lyon 176, former superintendent of Hearne Public Schools, died in a Terrell hospital after a brief illness. His funeral was held Tuesday morning in a Terrell funeral home. He is survived by his wife two sons five grandchildren and two brothers.
Readable data shows rainfall figures with week 0.2 inches in rainfall December 4.3 inches, and year 1959 at 46.8 inches versus 1958 at 45.3 inches.
Graveside services for John C. Lumpkin of Dallas were held at Norwood Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Masons in charge. Earlier services were held in Temple Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. He succumbed Sunday morning in a Temple hospital after a long illness. Born in Hearne on March 14, 1893, he was 66 at death. Lumpkin was assistant to the vice president and general manager of the Union Terminal in Dallas, a Baptist Church member, and World War I veteran. survived by wife and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Charles Ferrera, hospitalized last week after a heart attack, is said to be steadily improving. Doctors expect she will be able to return home after the first of the year.
Beginning January 5 1960 the Hearne Peblie Library will open Tuesdays through Fridays 1 to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 to 11 am The library will be closed Friday and Saturday January 1 and 2 for New Year holidays
Holly E. Rees, manager of the Bryan social security district, announced tax changes starting January 1, 1960. Employee and employer rates rise to 3 percent each, self employed at 4 percent, on the first 4800 dollars of earnings, replacing the current 2 4 percent for wage earners and employers and 3 percent for self employed. The program funds over 13 million beneficiaries with about 800 million in monthly benefits, underscoring its role in retirement disability and survivor protection for Americans.
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