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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
One year subscription 41 50 six months. Entered as second class matter May 2 1911 at Hearne Texas post office under act March 3 1879. Advertising rates display 25 cents per inch local readers per line each in tersection all advertising run until ordered out.
Brice Collins in McKinney Democrat Gazette questions hospital costs run by churches. He details seven weeks in a church hospital with charges of 315 dollars room, 50 dollars incidentals, 300 dollars two operations, 70 dollars nurse tendage, totaling 760 dollars. He asks what Christ thinks of hospital profiteering in Christian names.
A neighboring town businessman who avoided local newspaper advertising had his daughter marry in a large home ceremony with about fifty guests. He later submitted a lengthy wedding write up to the editor, which was printed on the front page. The article praised the bride’s father as a leading citizen.
Percival Brown danced with a lovely girl from a neighboring town. He grew bold and whispered of love as the music faded. She confessed she loved him but lacked wealth and comforts, asking where Brown was, leaving the two lovers in a tense moment on the porch.
A compact maxim on perseverance and goal setting as the path to reward. The piece praises steady effort, self discipline, and consistent work toward a defined objective. It echoes the ethic of diligence in pursuing attainable outcomes.
Mrs George Kempen of Brady was honor guest as Mrs C V Easterwood hosted the Bridge Club after noon Three tables played in a bright living room with winter blossoms Mrs A R Weeks won high score earning a tea pot F W Easterwood won consolation luster vases A polychrome flower cluster honored the guest A tray luncheon of pressed chicken cheese sandwiches pickles crackers cranberry sauce and coffee served Attendees included out of town guest Mrs Murray Doyle of Stamford Thirty guests attended the 8 o clock event Punch was served Miss Lizzie Mae Langford and Miss Grace Stephens were house guests of Miss Ely The event followed by dancing and socializing. Mrs Willie Fairman and Mr A N Ely were newlywed guests at Kosse.
Maybelle Allen celebrated her sixth birthday Friday afternoon at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allen and a group of friends. Children enjoyed games both indoors and out, then gathered in the dining room for candy, popcorn balls, cup custard and angel food cake as gifts were presented to the birthday girl.
The young social set enjoyed an informal dance in the home of Mr and Mrs E Rohde Wednesday evening.
Miss Sue Cummings entertained at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs H W Cummings New Year s evening from 8 to 10. Guests included younger social set and college students home for the holidays. Marshmallow pudding and cake were served as the conclude pleasure of a delightful evening.
Miss Katie Ely, home from Southern Methodist University, entertained friends Friday evening at the home of her parents Mayor and Mrs W H Ely. Yuletide decoration adorned the reception suite in a festive holiday gathering.
The Farm Bureau Cotton Association meets Saturday January 17 at 2 30 p m in the County Agent office to select delegates for the Dallas state meeting in February. Pending results if satisfactory, membership may rise though the plan may not help those with high debts. Corry 4 Sheats will push a bill to compensate Hearne farmers for pink bollworm losses, a measure not yet mentioned for Hearne district. The pink bollworm control effort included careful examination of bolls and burning of plant parts. We toured Hearne seven years ago after discovery and saw government workers examine fields over hundreds of acres. Terracing on L A Grays farm last week proved a difficult job.
Last Sunday at the Baptist church featured strong attendance morning and evening. Thirteen new members joined the church and planners hope for two hundred in Sunday school next Sunday. The 11 oclock theme was The Science of Christian Living and the evening program titled The Christian's Program urged Christians to honor God in life. The pastor urged members to reflect on what their church would be like if every member were just like them and to put God first to claim blessing.
Volunteers of America arrange a Saturday tag drive to aid destitute families of imprisoned men in Texas. Youth run the event with Hearne merchants offering prizes and movie passes for large tag totals. The drive supports children’s homes nurseries and welfare programs nationwide, with civic leaders backing the effort and the slogan Have a Heart Help an Unfortunate.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs as a simple nightly remedy. One teaspoon held in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing allegedly soothes irritation and loosens phlegm, stopping coughing quickly and aiding sleep. It claims use for bronchitis asthma hoarseness and even croup, with low cost per dose.
To the People of Robertson County the county attorney grants until January 10 1925 to register automobiles trucks and motor busses and to fit proper lights to avoid penalties under Texas registration statutes. The 1st of January deadline remains for annual registration and prosecution may follow for noncompliance. J G Lyles Robertson County Texas.
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