First Fatality Listed Tuesday
Five people were hospitalized after a crash between a car and a truck tractor inside Hearne city limits Tuesday at 3 50 p m One victim Mrs Hilaria Liza De Bermudez died Tuesday midnight Heartfield Funeral Home handles arrangements Investigating officer says the car driven by Eulogio Bermudez of Lansing Michigan failed to stop at a sign at 79 6 and entered Highway 6 colliding with Alfred Shobe of Fort Worth driving the truck The impact hurled Bermudez family member Josephine 10 from the car The truck driver avoided further contact and was uninjured The injured include Ina cio Bermudez 16 and Manuel Guerrier A patrol and Hearne officers assisted with the investigation.
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Hearne
Hilaria Liza de Bermudez
Heartfield Funeral Home
Robert E. Rohde I Jr
Eulogio Bermudez
Lansing
Mich
Rohde
Bermudez
Highway
Alfred Shobe
Fort Worth
Odom Ties To Democrat Role At A&M University
Mike Odom, a junior at A&M University, becomes associated with The Democrat on a car-time basis starting January 1. He will help solicit advertising and perform writing duties among other tasks. He resides in Hearne with his wife, the former Paula Stroud, since their marriage a few months ago.
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Mike Odom
A&m University
The
Democrat
Odom
Hearne
Paula Stroud
Galloway seeks reelection as Robertson County Clerk
Mrs Katherine Galloway announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk of Robertson County. She has served since 1950 and aims to continue efficient administration. She plans to contact Robertson County voters before the May Democratic primary and thanks supporters.
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K. Galloway
Katherine Galloway
Hearne Democrat
Robertson County
Galloway
Chief Perkins Praises Hearne Drivers for Safe New Year
Chief Robert L. Perkins extends compliments to Hearne drivers for observing traffic laws on New Year's Eve. He notes only two cars were involved in accidents during the period and says greater care could have prevented more mishaps.
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Robert L. Perkins
Perkins
Five Office Holders Seek Re election In May Primary
The Democrat lists five incumbents announcing re election in the May 7 Democratic primary. Included are W R Poage from the 11th District, Milton Schiller from House District 45, County Judge Ger Vase Reagan, County Clerk Katherine Galloway, and Forrest McCormick Commissioner Precinct 2. Other county officials must also declare, with several district clerks and the school superintendent among those due to announce. Also up for election are all Justices of the Peace Glen Fulton Roy Berryhill Ed Kotch Lee Farmer Luke Collette Jr and Christene Kowerske.
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W. R
Bob) Poage
Robertson County
Milton Schiller
Gervase Reagan
Katherine Galloway
Forrest McCormick
Joe Carl Willis
A. V. Andrues
Lad Nickelson
Sam Abraham
Glen Fulton
Roy E. Berryhill
Ed Kotch
Lee Farmer
Luke Collette, Jr
Christene Kowerske
John Escoubas Purchases Country Foods
John H Escoubas bought the entire stock of Country Foods Inc on Monday January 3 from Sam Degelia Sr and Jr and Rueben Amos. He will keep the firm name and return Hal Hanson to Hearne to manage the plant with former staff remaining. Hanson has long been part of the business and the plant dates to 18 years in Hearne. Escoubas a 13 year Hearne resident and former Humble Oil sales manager vowed customer satisfaction.
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John H. Escoubas
Country Foods, Inc
Sam Degelia
Sam Degelia Jr
Rueben Amos
Escoubas
al Hanson
Hal Hanson
Hearne
Hanson
Baytown
Humble Oil
Country Foods
Hearne Man Is Jailed By Bryan Police
James Robert Stanley a 25 year old from Hearne was charged with carrying a prohibited weapon in Bryan after a disturbance at Jack's Place on Sims and San Jacinto Streets. Police reported a man waving a gun and found a .32 caliber pistol in a red 1965 Mustang with gin bottles bullets and cartridge hulls seized.
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James Robert Stanley
Hearne
Bryan
Jack’s Place
Sims
San Jacinto
Charles Phelps
Stanley
Student Council Sponsors Dinner at Hearne High School
The Hearne High School Student Council sponsors a Sunday dinner on January 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Side School Cafetorium. Ham and other dishes will be served with cake. Net proceeds support the Council’s yearly projects. tickets available from Council members.
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Hearne High School
West Side School
Hearne Names Negro Officer Booker T Morgan Joins City Force
Booker T Morgan, 29, of Bremond, formerly with Conroe Police, joins Hearne as a city patrolman effective January 1. A former Golden Gloves boxer, he weighs 180 pounds and is married with two sons. Chief R L Perkins announced the appointment noting Morgan worked with his father Ted Morgan and once sparred with Roy Harris in Cut N Shoot.
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Hearne
Booker T. Morgan
Bremond
Morgan
Conroe
R. L. Perkins
Poage Seeks Election in New 11th District
W R Poage appeals to citizens of the new 11th congressional district after thirty years representing six Central Texas counties in Congress He reflects on his record and asks for voters support in the upcoming election.
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W.R. Poage
11Th Congressional District
Texas
Congress
United States
Special election voided over legal timing issue in Hearne
The February 12 Hearne special election to sell the city electrical system is void after state law requires notice 15 to 30 days before an election. Council will consider rescheduling. Gulf States Utilities has offered $2,060,200 for the power plant, substation, and distribution network.
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Hearne
John Escoubas
Gulf States Utilities Company
Large Power Corporation
GSU
Eagles Break Even Play Hutto In Taylor Thursday
Hearne Eagles eye a Taylor tournament game versus Hutto after a 7 4 record with wins over Allen B-team and Cadets. Martinez and Smith lead scoring across multiple games, a 92 40 loss to Giddings, a 58 52 tournament setback to Hutto, and a 44 30 win over Pflugerville ibas. B team also wins 68 28.
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Val Wylie
Hearne Eagles
Hutto
Eagles
Snook
Rockdale
Giddings
Frank Martinez
George Smith
Marvin Zeis
Martinez
Smith
Pflugerville Ibasketeers
Hank Speede
Hearne
Adlen
Academy
Kenny Johnson
Eagle
Allen
Billy Batson
Elmo Neal Jr
Jimmy Garrison
Larry Westbrook
Schiller Seeks Re Election To State Representative
Cameron Democrat Milton J. Schiller announces candidacy for re election to District .27 Falls Milam Robertson Counties in the Democratic primary on May 7. He is midway through his second term, elected in 1962 and 1964 for the old 45th district. He has served on five House committees including Contingent Expenses, Revenue and Taxation, Agriculture, Livestock and Cattle Raising, and Rules. In his first 58th Legislature term he sat on five major committees including Appropriations, a notable assignment for a freshman.
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Milton J. Schiller
Cameron
Falls
Milam
Robertson Counties
Rep. Schiller
Burleson
Robertson
Appropriations
Schiller
Pave
McCormick seeks reelection as Robertson County Precinct 2 commissioner
C F McCormick announces he will seek a second full term as Robertson County Precinct 2 commissioner in the Democratic primary on May 7. A lifelong Robertson County resident and Hearne First Baptist Church member, he cites prior service and pledges continued effort to meet local needs with improved precinct services.
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Robertson County
Hearne First
Reagan Seeks Re election as Robertson County Judge
Gervase Reagan announces through The Democrat his bid for re election as Robertson County Judge in the Democratic primary in May. A native of the county, he is married to Kittie Faye Lopez with two daughters, Sandra and Sue. He cites four years of office with county improvements, sound finances, and the Robertson County Economy Improvement Program, and seeks voter support to return him to office.
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Gervase Reagan
Robertson County
Reagan
Kittie Faye Lopez
Sandra
Sue
Franklin High School
A&m College
Housing Authority Open House Set for January 16
Hearne Housing Authority announces an open house Sunday January 16 from 2 to 5 p m to view new and expanded units. Since May 1965 work doubled affordable units from 60 to 120 across two sites and a new Moss and San Felipe Street complex adds nine brick veneer buildings with 18 apartments. Expanded Brown Street area adds 12 buildings containing 26 units plus a community center and offices. A concrete block center includes auditorium kitchen and game room. the former office space becomes maintenance and storage. B F W Construction of Tempe served as general contractor.
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Hearne Housing Authority
Moss and
San Felipe
Ynit
Brown Street
Davis and
Pine
sBlackshr
Tem
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Inacio Bermudez
Manuel Guerrier
Rohdett
Joe Perry
Wasp
W. F. Tippit
James Adams
Hearne Police Department
Eagle Lake
Brady
Chief Perkins
Hanson’s Meats
Busi
Ness
Hearne Man
Bryan Police
Student Council
W. R.poage
Taylor
C. F. McCormick
Co. F
Forrest) McCormick
McCormick
Precinct 2
Local Housing Authority
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