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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
3
The split between Beijing and Moscow grows harsher despite New Year greetings between Mao and Khrushchev. Editorials in both capitals signal a widening ideological war, with the West viewing a possible unraveling of the worldwide communist front as favorable.
A widow with two children asks if she needs life insurance and how to handle a $2,000 endowment policy. Advice covers ensuring funds for children's care, using endowment as collateral, and weighing loan vs surrender, with emphasis on long term protection and pre arranged plans.
January brings memories of snow and cold days, with local pupils from Mumford excelling in midterm exams. Sam Listi, a junior at Texas A&M, dined with Mr and Mrs M M Otten. Sympathies go to A P Zemanek on his brother Joe’s Bryan death, and to Mrs William C Merka for her cousin Mrs Robert Walkowiak of Anderson passing at 44. J W Dean funeral in Houston. pallbearer T E Foyt. March of Dimes notices from Robertson and Hill counties urge contributions. Poll tax due by January 31.
Dr and Mrs Jack A Lyons were in Dallas Monday for an alumni meeting of the Texas University Dental School.
Miss Jane Roffino a DeShane Day School teacher in Houston enjoyed a between semesters holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Luke Roffino Friday through Monday of last weekend in the city.
Judge J Felton Lane tells a tale of his cat Tom who was dubbed a chicken eater to secure him a good home The story reveals Lane's penchant for giving Tom a glowing recommendation and responsibility for the cat if it fails to live up to it The piece also covers a Fort Worth Young Farmers convention with attendees and the rising Three Blackstone Sisters musical act in East Texas society notes
A fragmentary column notes casual reflections from a local writer about honesty, social chatter, and brief snippets about residents. Mentions Mike Otts visiting from the U S Navy back from Guantanamo, Rudy Hartman welcoming twin granddaughters, Kathy Pratt a six year old, and parents Jesse and Kathy Pratt. Also recalls historic mart stores Bloom and N August, Hammond homes Love's Nest and Morning Glory, Denton Kinge sons Wade and Todd, O W Couch joke, and Pamla Jean Vinton daughter of the Billy Vintons.
Weather and freeze warnings dominate Wheelock news as residents face a third week of freezing conditions. Joe Louis Scasta Jr. earned a degree from A&M College and plans to work with the Soil Conservation Dept. in Brady, after a Sunday School tribute. The piece covers a graduation, social events, hunting reports, a charity supper for the March of Dimes, obituaries, church service disruptions, and a daily creed.
Mrs Bill Sweet is in Victoria this week visiting her husband’s sister and family, staying for several days and enjoying time with relatives in the city.
The handover in Austin drew thousands as John Connally and Lt. Gov. Preston Smith swore in during a day of ceremonies. Attendees packed Municipal Auditorium for a $25 plate victory dinner raising $100,000 for the Democrats, while reforms on divorce, education, and game and parks drew praise and debate.
A vintage advisory from Thee Research Center for Better Farm Living describes woodworking steps for cabinet making and finishing. It cautions against steel wool due to steel particle residue and recommends progressive sanding from coarse to fine up to 120 grit, noting steel wool only for curved areas.
Public notice for City of Hearne Texas inviting sealed bids for street and drainage work. Bid documents available from City Manager Norman L. McCarver and consultants Rady and Associates. Bid deposit, wage requirements, and deadline February 12, 1903. Bid sets priced at 15.00 each, with refunds for unused sets in good condition. Owner reserves right to waive information or reject all bids.
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