Death and community notices from Franklin area
Mr. William Collier Barnes died at his Owensville home January 6 after a brief pneumonia illness at age 71. He was born in 1861 in Campbelton, Fla., married Julia Ella Turner in 1888, and left three children. Services were held at the family residence, with burial in Owensville cemetery. The telegram-like account also covers local church and civic group activities, including G A meeting and Intermediates program at Baptist church, with notes on members and recent discussions of notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier Barnes
Owensville
Mr. Barnes
Campbelton
Fla
Texas
Julia Ella Turner
Barnes
Methodist Church
Camberton
J. L. Wallace
Julia Barnes
William Turner Barnes
Sylvester
Lottie Joly
Paducah
Mamie McCorpa
Kermit
Hill Lomax
Earline Pate
Bill Hamilton
Jesus
Gene Tunney
Alvin York
Roe Jackson Among Top Grades at Sam Houston College
Sam Houston College at Huntsville announced the fall quarter highest grades. Roe Jackson of Franklin Robertson county carried five subjects and earned three A’s and two B’s. Only nineteen of eight hundred students achieved higher grades.
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Sam Houston State Teachers College
Sam Houston College
Huntsville
Roe Jackson
Franklin
Robertson County
Jackson
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings
We wish to express our deepest thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy from our many friends and for the beautiful floral offerings at the death of our father and brother. Willie Mae Teeling. John Teeling.
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Willie Mae Teeling
John Teeling
Doings Around the Courthouse Notices and Names Listed
Legal notices show transfers for tract 1-66 acres and 32-68 acres with nominal $1.00 consideration. Property lots in Hearne change hands. Multiple marriages and licenses noted, including J T Hart with Juanita Ingram, Ike Wadely with Katherine Gilbert, Joe Rome with Lus Espinoza, George Webber with Virginia Sargent, Leonard Edwards with Annie Bowie. Cars registered include H P Curry Chevrolet and Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Frazier
B. Wells
John Q. Gaines
Allen League
Allen Hill League
A. T. Ball
R. R. Warren
Hearne
Centenia McCarver
Norman McCarver
Joe Rome
Las Espanoza
Valley Junction
George Webber
Virginia Sargent
Calvert
Leonard Edwards
Annie Ozell Bowie
Bremond
J. T. Hart
Juanita Ingram
Ike Wadely
Katherine Gilbert
Lus Espinoza
Gause Community News Roundup Visits and Movements
The community enjoyed sunny days as farmers get land in shape. Jessie Stovall and family from Dallas visit relatives in Gause. Malcolm Timmin moves to Cameron for business. Morton and Cochran families visit Rockdale and Bartlett. Reverend Swindall of Milano High School leads services at Gause Baptist Church. Locals attend a temperance meeting in Marlow. Dick Hairston of Milano visits. Obie Kirk returns to Huntsville to begin winter term at Sam Houston State Teachers College. Horace Mann quote on education closes piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Stovall
Dallas
Allen Stovall
J. J. Gaston
Malcolm Timmin
Cameron
Timmin
W. W. Morton
Rockdale
S. R. Cochran
Bartlett
Swindall
Milano High School
Gause Baptist Church
Marlow
Richard
Dick) Hairston
Milano
Obie Kirk
Huntsville
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Horace Mann
Wheelock News Lorry Reports Local Notices
Rev D S Burke and Ray Baker are listed as sick. Filmore family also ill. Clanton family moved to farm on Cedar Creek. Volleyball girls and basketball boys traveled to Boone Prairie. boys 30 to 16, girls undefeated in three games. County Commissioner surveying roads. Scasta Lucille Edith Bernice joined Beatrice Duncan to Franklin Sunday. Eunice Worthington family and Neva Duncan spent New Year with C P Duncan. Red Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Burke
Ray Baker
Filmore
Clanton
Cedar Creek
Boone Prairie
J. J. Scasta
Lucille Scasta
Edith Melton
Bernice Duncan
Beatrice Duncan
Franklin
Eunice Worthington
Neva Duncan
C. P. Duncan
Red Rose
Bethany Briefs Highlight Local Guests and Visits
H P Hill and family stayed with the Hughes at Milano Sunday. A M Nunley conducted Franklin business Monday. Bro Rawls and daughter Nina visited friends here Sunday. George Bonge and daughters Helen Pansy and Ruth Nunley drove to Bryan Saturday. Mrs Helen Rasco of Elliott visited Mrs J T White last week at Little Bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hill
Hughes
Milano
A. M. Nunley
Franklin
Six Year Old Billy Burney Has Party
Six year old Billy Burney celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at the J H Moss home. A gay company of children played on the lawn under Mrs Mor row Burney and Mrs J H Moss supervision. Refreshments included angel food cake with ice cream cups and table favors of candy toys. A rose crested cake with six tapers was the centerpiece and violet accents brightened the linen table. Numerous young guests and gifts completed the cheerful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moss
Billy Morrow Burney
Billy Morrow
Morrow Burney
Elizabeth Brady
Cora Alice
Ruth Marie Brady
Little Mabel Hall
Alice Claire
Ann Brady
Betty Jo
Rupert Hamilton
Cora Alice Brady
Wanda Rohde
Jane Cole
Jane Mathews
Evelyn Harding
Jewel Creed
Evelyn Gray
Baby Lou Blanton
Ruth and
May M Hadson
Verna Catherine Mitchell
Doris Lajoie
Edwin Brady, Jr
James Perkins
Billy Ely
William Moss
Frances Ann Bluestein
Jiggs Mathews
Johnny Gatling
Henry Harding, Jr
Jean Ely
James Clanton
Pat Burney Hall
Fay Hoefer, Jr
Roy Larkin
Henry
Don Tidwell
Wallace Reed Wilkerson
Roy Larkin Henry Birthday Celebrant
Roy Larkin Henry celebrated his fifth birthday at his parents home on Cedar Street despite rain. Prize winners Henry Harding Jr and Jane Mathews pinned on the donkey tail. A birthday cake and ice cream cones were served as games and gifts highlighted the cheerful indoors party attended by many children and family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Larkin Henry
Roy Henry
Cedar Street
Henry Harding, Jr
Jane Mathews
Alice Allen Weeks
Pat Burney Hall, Jr
Mary Ruth Cherry
Joyce McReynolds
Joyce Greenwood
Sallie Ruth Henry
Robert Edwin Westbrook
Wanda Blaine Rohde
Henry
Evelyn Harding
F. E. Hoefer, Jr
Billy Morrow Burney
Henry Manton Dorrell
James Henry
Johnny Gatling
Jane Cole
Thomas Hefley, Jr
Julia Ann Smith
Sonny” Waltman
Baby Lou Blanton
Evelyn Gray
Bob Cornforth, Jr
Eugene Pippin
Roy Larkin
Bank directors attest to true us bank statement
J. G. Philen as President and R. O. Ely as Cashier swear the bank statement is true to the best of knowledge. Correct-Attest: R. W. Marshall, R. M. Duffey, W. H. Ely, Directors.
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State OF Texas
Robertson
J. G. Philen
R. O. Ely
R. W. Marshall
R. M. Duffey
W. H. Ely
Community Chest Appeals For Bedding And Clothing
Community Chest workers face shortages of clothing shoes and bedding and appeal for donations. Mrs. F L Wood asks all who can contribute to contact her or deliver items to the Chamber of Commerce for the department.
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Community Chest
F. L. Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Epworth League Plans Sunday Evening Meeting
The Epworth League will hold a regular meeting at the Methodist church Sunday night at six. The program titled Investments of Habits features talks by Marjorie Williamson Jo Nell Orts Beverley Hostrasser and Alice Alexander. All young people and visitors are welcome.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
Marjorie Williamson
Jo Nell Orts
Beverley Hostrasser
Alice Alexander
Miss Lind Thanks County Press
Elna Lind thanks Hearne citizens and Robertson County for cooperation in Home Demonstration work. She hopes county can have both agents again and remains your friend. She signs as C H D A.
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Miss Lind
County Press
Franklin
Texas
Hearne
Robertson County
Elna Lind
Notice of Constable's Sale in Robertson County Texas
The Robertson County Constable will sell on February 7, 1933, at Franklin city hall, Lot 11 in Block 404 Hearne, Robertson County, to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of $608.63 plus interest and costs in J. D. Adkins vs. Charles Later. The sale is executed under a December 1932 court order. The property is described in Robertson County Deed Records Volume 40 page 193.
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District Court
Robertson County
Texas
J. D. Adkins
Charles Later
A. D
Court House
Franklin
Hearne
Charles
Josey
Shakespeare Club Hosts Evening On Art And Folk Art
Mrs G D Martin opened her home to Shakespeare Club members with Mrs Ballinger hosting last Thursday. Mrs George Chatmas led a program on Art, assisted by Mrs Bivin. Mrs J H Collier offered an American Folk Art discussion. Mrs J W Horlock reviewed Pageant of First Ladies. Mrs C V Easterwood spoke on Godeys Lady's Book. Mrs J T Hamilton discussed Currier and Ives Prints. Twenty seven members and two guests attended refreshments. Press Chairman.
Piano Recital At Mrs W C Allen Home
Mrs W C Allen presented thirteen pupils from her music class in a piano recital Friday night at her home. Patrons were guests and a light refreshment course followed the program. Mr and Mrs Tol Lords have returned to Houston after a few days’ visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Allen
Mrs. Tol Lords
Houston
Cardul and Cardat Advertises For Women Health
A vintage tonic advertisement promotes Cardul as a vegetable remedy to boost general health for women with weakness and aches. It claims Cardat supports easier monthly periods and tired nerves, noting safety for women of all ages and more than 50 years of use.
Alford Mann Marriage Informally Announced
The informal announcement states Miss Mary Mann of Beaumont wed Mr. Raymond Alford of Hearne during the holiday season. He recently returned to Hearne while she remained in Beaumont, with a brief visit allowing Hearne friends to meet her. Mrs. Alford will stay with her parents in Beaumont for a while as friends hope she becomes a permanent addition to Hearne.
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Mary Mann
Beaumont
Raymond Alford
Hearne
Alford
Hearne High School
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C. Barnes
G. A
Haley
Ruth Marie Jackson
Sue Willis
Victorine Brown
Hazel Cotharn
Fianist
Reba Hamilton
Bernice Galloway
Joyce Cotharn
Audrey McBride
Hazel Cotham
Roger Alice Moody
Inez Baxter
Helen Goodman
Sadie Garrison
June Gilstrap
the Baptist Church
Joe Galloway
Bernice Gallo
the City Cafe
GEO. B
National Compress Company
Hearne, Texas
Petit Jury
J. E. McMahon
R. A. Averett
L. J. Boyd
Mike Seale
Walter Cook
K. P. Caskey
Web Hearne
Ira Kennedy
R. B. Blanton
H. R. Ross
George Porter
John H. Smith
Eddie Pruitt
F. G. Blake
Eerard Bartula
Jesse Banks
H. A. Chamberlain
Alfred Clark
Will Grace
R. C. James
Tom Mears
Jas
Clark
G. M
H. P. Curry
Chevrolet
Reagan
Gause
Wheelock News
Bethany
Billy Burney
Planters and Merchants State Bank
Democrat
Total
Capital Stock Surplus Fund
J. Philen
R. Ely
Janary
G. Rastaevrosd
Shakespeare Club
Alford-Mann
Golden Rule Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Jakie Silverman
Hearne Rotary Club
Oxford
J. Felton Lane
R. H. Mallard
See
W. K. Waltman
Marshall Building
R. W. Marshall Real Estate and Insurance
A. D. Scott
Mitchell
J. Felton
Masonic
Municipal
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