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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1963
Page
2
The Ruth Sunday School Class met Monday evening at the Firs Baptist Church parlor with Mrs. Jack Fulton presiding. Members recited from the class year book, named a Woman of the Bible, and heard a devotional on Ruth. Planned a Valentine party, with Mrs. Mathews hosting a refreshments and social hour.
The Green Thumb Garden Club held its January meeting at the Municipal Clubhouse hosted by Mrs. Frank Reed of Calvert and others. Officers announced chairmen for the spring flower show on April 2, including entries, staging, judging, publicity, tickets, and hospitality. An "Outdoor Art" landscaping program by Mrs. N. L. McCarver covered balance and symmetry in design. A social tour followed with a chicken salad refreshment plate and tea or coffee. Mrs. Milton Aalen received a crystal bud vase as door prize.
A gay invitation led a group of young friends to Mr. and Mrs. W. W Corn's home for Larry Corns eleventh birthday party on a Saturday afternoon. Festive balloons and circus themed games accompanied cake, ice cream, and a rocket toy favor for each guest.
Mrs M M Bauer Mrs A S Collins Mrs B Smith and Mrs E F Gritani of the Hearne Garden Club plan a Monday morning trip to view the Song Giles Avery Island Bayou Garden Longfellow Evangeline State Parisite of Evangeline's prave and Locke breau Oak tree said to be the largest in the world. They will return via Hodges Gardens Muny La and other southern points of interest.
Nine members and two visitors attended the Anita Green Circle of the Woman’s Missionary Society at First Baptist Church last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. M. E. Jones led the study from New Frontiers In An Old World while Mrs. M. J. Carlegis opened with a prayer. A social hour with cake and coffee followed.
Members of Hearne High School 1962 varsity and B squad football teams were saluted at a barbecue held Monday evening at the American Legion Hall. Parents of the starting lineup helped plan the event with boosters and Legion Post 454 representatives. About forty eight honorees and seventy attendees enjoyed barbecue beef pork and venison plus sides and tea.
On January 12 the family of Mrs Ina Barnett gave a surprise party at her home to celebrate her birth anniversary. Don Norman of Belton and his wife escorted Mrs Barnett and her son Mike to her mother Mrs Lee Josey’s home where relatives including Rev E E Howard and his wife and children from Temple joined. A dining room table held a bountiful dinner and a decorated birthday cake after which gifts were exchanged.
Mrs. Welter Smith hosted thirteen members and two visitors on January 11 for the Gleaners Sunday School class monthly gathering. Mrs. Al Larvie led, and roll call was followed by Bible scriptures. readings included Flowers by Metcalf. Fund offerings went to Tyson Memorial Scholarship at Mary Hardin Baylor and a cash gift to Dr Liu Chen Shoo for the Medical Mission in Formosa.
The Hearne Garden Club elected officers for a two year term effective October 1963. New officers include M. O. Baker president W D Pringle and R L Smith as vice presidents E H Crowder recording secretary J L Huskey corresponding secretary Grady Griffin treasurer W L Ditto reporter J E Jackson parliamentarian John Childers historian and book chairman. The meeting also featured a litter awareness program and a poster contest with prizes for West Side and East Side Elementary students. A Hodges Gardens pilgrimage was announced for January 14 followed by a social reception.
On Sunday afternoon from three to five o clock Mr and Mrs Lindon Carr hosted a children s party at their home for their son Lindy s eighth birthday. Guests included Steven Harris Jerry Baker Mike Cheek Debra Kennamer Kay Harber Beverly Spence Linden Hodges Jesse Doggett Sammy Swick Tracey Varvel Ronny Starkey and Paula Carr. Indoor games and animal story movies provided amusement. A white birthday cake with yellow embellishments and miniature circus animals adorned the refreshment table.
Cake and punch were served along with candy and bubble gum for guests. Toy race cars were given to the boys and miniature clothes pins to the girls as party favors. Cindy Lou Turner sent regrets and a gift.
Melinda Brewer celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at her parents Dan and Melinda Brewer’s home on Sunday. Guests included cousins and friends, with pink decor, a large pink cake, and party favors of bubble pipes. Family members from Franklin and Houston joined in the festivities.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church met at 1 pm Monday for a mission study session. Mrs. Elmer Bates led the program from the mission book New Frontiers In An Old World, with prayers offered by Mrs. C. C. Larrison and Mrs. Tomy Beker to begin and end the study.
Charles Cotropia and his parents hosted a barbecue luncheon at their home Saturday to honor classmate Jimmy Fleming who plans to leave for St Edward's School in Austin. Friends Frank Perrone Danny Pursley Jack Stidham Jr Stephen O Neal Jimmy Reeder Bill Jackson Jim Batson Tim Batson David Ely Danny Blahuta and Ross Cunningham of Palestine attended.
First Baptist WMS met in the church parlors at 9:30 Tuesday for its monthly Royal Service program and business meeting. The group sang We’ve A Story To Tell and Mrs G Pennington led prayer. Mrs Charles Luster presented Expansion For An Enlarged Ministry with Mrs M E Jones leading postprogram business in the president’s absence, Mrs M O Baker.
Miss Rena Rogers with help from her parents Mr and Mrs Royce Rogers hosted a end of term party at their home on Saturday night for school friends. The group celebrated mid term exams and the first semester of the 1962 63 school year with snacks and records. Guests included Nancy Stephenson Ruby Lynn Crowder John Boyd John Mathis Bill Birdwell and Kenneth Lund.
Ronny Starkey was honored by his parents James and Mrs Starkey with a Saturday birthday party at home. Pastel balloons spelled a wish of Happy Birthday and a football field cake served with Cokes and Valentine candy. Guests included Rusty Sawyer David Garrett Steve Harris and Terri Starkey among others while moving pictures were made of the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Ben Fieseler attended the spring market for children's fashions in Houston on Sunday and will travel to Dallas this weekend to attend the National Fashion Exhibits.
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