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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat Weekly edition lists editors and staff, subscription rates, and bulk advertising terms. It notes post office filing under the 1979 act, with local rates for daily ads and crying schedules, and lists payment and contact elements for 012 page. Supported by local notices and promotional content.
A Kosse road meeting with Mir J T Hamilton OH Hill George Palmos and Judge Reid outlined eight miles of Highway between Kosse and Bremond. The stretch helps Dallas Corsicana Mexia Groesbeck Thornton Rosse link to Bremond Route 6. Robertson County work on Highway 66 is advancing with Hearne Calvert Bremond segments rebuilt widened and resurfaced.
County Road Foreman RK. Petty directs macadam shoulders being added from Waco city limits. Gravel section near H T C crossing raised two feet and widened, continuing to county line with Falls County extending to Marlin. City improvements under City Manager E E McAdams. Division Engineer E C Woodward says plans exist to improve Big Creek Reagan route to Robertson county line. State Highway Commission let contract for Navaota to Hempstead, the worst segment between Waco and Houston.
Robertson County bankers gathered at the Oxford hotel dining room Tuesday evening with H. M. Madison Southern Pacific Lines agricultural agent as host. The event aimed to promote fellowship and discuss farming problems and local agricultural improvement. R. B. Ewing demonstrated for Robertson County with bankers J. H. Lomax W. C. Crane D. J. Mauk Franklin George B. Gibson Lee Ellis Weber Calvert J. G. Philen R. O. Ely Hearne present.
D C Weston and Jakey Silverman depart for Vancouver British Columbia and plan an extensive itinerary visiting Pike's Peak Denver Billings Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Hollywood Queen Salt Lake City Pueblo and Fort Worth on the return.
Hearne students prepare for summer camp outings as several youths depart for camps in Texas and the southeast. Miss Mary Lee Weston returns to Camp Allen for a fourth season while Miss Janie Astin enjoys Mentone Springs Alabama. Dorothy Bivin Clemmie Cummings and Maurice Matthews ride to Kerrville then Camp Waldermar. Katie Ely joins Baylor students for Ridgecrest North Carolina Camp Swannanoa. Henry Beckham first Hearne boy to Camp Ross Sterling. families plan ten days at Palacios for the B Y P U encampment opening July 8.
Hearne friends of Dr John W Black and family of Bryan report the loss by fire of their handsome new home Saturday night. Family members were downtown when the blaze started and origin undetermined. Loss on house and furniture listed at 10000 with 7500 insurance.
Mrs A A Wagnon and Mrs Wagnor traveled to Bremond Sunday for the funeral of her brother, Andrew D Flowers, who died at his son R A Flowers home in Waco. The services were at 2 o clock with Rev F J Buchanan of St John s Methodist Church in Waco assisted by Rev A A Wagnon. Many friends extended sympathy to Mrs Wagnon in her sorrow.
Robertson County reports a total of 8079 scholastics across 53 rural schools with 70 white and 24 colored rural teachers for 1926 27. The roll is being checked in Austin and a supplemental list for July 1 is expected. Teacher turnover is down and most rural schools will reuse many existing instructors.
Journal notes recount a March 1927 stop in Algiers from the Riviera to Naples, detailing the harbor approach, street scenes, the Kasbah, native tapestry school, grand post office, and a late carnival as the ship Haupt navigates onward toward Malaga. DeWitt and I captured negatives and explored the city before returning to the ship. The entry also covers a March 3 sea passage toward Malaga and plans to visit Granada to see the Alhambra.
The list names grand jurors for the July term including nH Beard J Z Milstead Norman Henson J D Spencer W L Eaves T J Cobb J W Sanders Lee Brantner E A Jett S Hancock W M Richardson J A Thompson L M Bradbury J T Bodiford John T Causey J W Caldwell.
The John Robb brick house and the W. G. Stone place are under repair and available for rent. For particulars, contact Lane & Reid about these properties and leasing terms.
Miss Freda Schultz of Bremend was guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Chambers last week. She spent time at their home and enjoyed social hospitality during the visit.
Mrs J Felton Lane returns home after ten days in Austin where she stayed with her father Mr L Woolley at Seton Infirmary for cataract removal. The operation was successful and a predeparture test showed renewed eyesight after months of blur. Friends in Hearne and across the state praise the outcome.
Mr and Mrs F BE Hale and their children are visiting in Laredo, enjoying a family trip and sightseeing around the city.
Miss Maurice Matthews a Hearne public school 1927 graduate gave a piano recital Saturday at 5 PM in Mrs. W H Bivin home. The program was varied and pleasing and her guest list consisted of a close circle of friends.
We express appreciation for the kindly sympathy shown by many friends after the death of Merchant Wheeler. We especially thank those who sent floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cathialis, Mr. and Mrs. A. Van Zandt, Mrs. F. A. Wheeler.
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