Franklin Robertson County Library Happenings Report
June activities at Franklin Robertson County Library show 92 Texas Reading Club members with several completing 12 books for certificates. Out of town visitors numbered 14 and new borrowers 33. Donations included books from Mrs. T. G. Taylor and Mrs. Robert Marshall. Adult checkouts reached 311 and youth 492. Librarian is Mrs. Verdi Hassell. Local residents and visitors from Houston, Marlin, Hearne, Cuero, Grand Prairie, Angleton, Bryan and College Station attended events or visits, with trips to Six Flags and Six Flags Over Texas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mitchell
Franklin Iam
Texas Reading Club
T. G. Taylor
Houston
Lewis
Robert Marshall
Verdi Hassell
Tom Milstead
College Station
A&m University
R. L. Dodds, Jr
Mike
Bryan
Joe Davis
Joel Ray
Stevie
Davis
Nin
Howard Smith
Angleton
Russell Smith
Rosie Akins
Texas
Buster Dieckman
Mary Hardin-Baylor student on Dean's Honor Roll
Miss Rebecca Redden a junior at Mary Hardin-Baylor College is listed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the Spring Semester. She majors in mathematics and physical education and is a member of Delta Psi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Redden
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Rebecca
Delta Psi
Weekend Guests Gather Across Towns
Weekend visitors include Mrs. Gracie Brunette’s daughter and family from Syersett New York. Mrs. Winston Lewis accompanies them for a visit. Austin guest Mrs. Wolfe Sweat stays with Vernon Sweat and family. Bryan guests join Mrs. C. E. Maris for Sunday. Mrs. Jessie Newburn visits Jacksonville with sister-in-law Mrs. Mabel Douglas who has had major surgery. Alma Faye Hicks of Dallas visited Gus Bogan’s home last week. Bryan guests include Frank Shenkir, Gaylen and Juanice Shenkir with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellison. Miss Vicki Shelton of Dallas visits Buddy Stegall family. C. C. Deason of Austin weekend guests of sister Ela Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie Brunette
Donald Boswell
Syersett
New York
Winston Lewis
Society memorial gifts honor several departed members
Memorials are listed for Mrs. W. R. Dent, Mrs. A. B. Fussell, Mrs. Matt Fuqua, Sister Benedicta, Mrs. John F. Grant, Mrs. Virginia Stiles, Hosea Will Ely, D. M. Reagan and Earl Smyth, Sr. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. Roy Henry or Dr. James P. Fleming in memory of loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart and Cancer Society
W. R. Dent
A. B. Fussell
Matt Fuqua
Benedicta
John F. Grant
Virginia Stiles
Hosea Will Ely
D. M. Reagan
Earl Smyth
Roy Henry
James P. Fleming
Davis Accepts Channelview Assistant Coach Post
Davis, a Franklin High School graduate and SFA alumnus, accepts an assistant high school coaching position at a District 12 AAA School in Channelview. He was captain and a Lone Star Conference selection at SFA and played varsity football under coach Shorty Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ray Davis
Franklin High School
Stephen F. Austin State College
Nacogdoches
Channelview
C. J Davis
Franklin
Davis
Travis
Shorty) Hughes
Retirement planning tips from Social Security office
Holly E. Rees, district manager, urges early inquiries to speed the first check. Claims may be filed up to three months before due. bring proofs of age for applicant and dependents, birth or baptismal records, and tax forms or W-2s as applicable. Do not delay filing for lack of papers. Family visits noted in Hearne with Brady family relatives and others from San Diego and Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly E. Rees
J Bryan
Rees
Seales Vacation With Hearne Relatives in Arizona
Mr and Mrs Ed Seale and children Brian Johnny and Doug of Tucson Arizona enjoy a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Lewis and other Hearne relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Seale
Brian
Johnny
Doug
Tucson
Arizona
Joe Lewis
Hearne
Services Held For H. W. Ely In Hearne
Rites for Hosea William Ely born February 22, 1908 in Hearne were held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Paley Reed Funeral Home chapel with Rev C B E Herrington and Rev James E Schratt officiating Interment was in Norwood Cemetery Ely was a member of First Baptist Church and Madisonville Lodge No 74b Masons He worked as maintenance foreman for over 30 years with the Texas State Highway Department He married Clytie Taylor on August 23 1929 Surviving are his wife his mother Mrs J G Ely two brothers and one sister Pallbearers were Highway Department employees Honorary pallbearers included Hearne Division staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea William Ely
Ieal
Paley Reed Funeal
Cbe Herrington
Conroe
James E. Schratt
Hearne
Wes
Norwood Cemetery
Ely
Ol ‘Hearne
Jay Gould Ely
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Madisonville
Texas
State Highway Department
Clytie Taylor
Milano
J. G. Ely
H. P
James Ely
Mary Frances Howard
Lake Charles
Texas Highway Department
Carol Zeigler
Wm. B. Browning
Jack Stone
Arthur Bowling
Lester Oliver
Howard Caldwell
Dwayne Meadors
J. A. Razychi
Hearne Division of
The
Corrections to Brazos drowning and Little League captions
A correction notes that last week's Brazos drowning story misidentified rescuers and captions. R A Hartman and his son Bill aided, but were not fire department volunteers, and lines under the Little League Braves photo should read Larry Gregory and Allen Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Brazos
Hearne
R. A. Hartman
Bill
Little League Braves
Larry Gregory
Alien Meyer
Hearne Sealed Bids for Diesel Generating Unit
Notice to bidders in Hearne Texas seeks sealed proposals for one dual fuel diesel generating unit around 2000 KW with 2400 4160 volt gear and switchboard, bid bond required, project to install and erect engineering included, bids due August 11 1964, city reserves right to accept all or none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Power outage prompts heavy inquiry into cable failure
Power was cut as replacement underground cable was installed. Officials say the new cable can carry four times the old load, with costs around 650 dollars. During the outage about 600 telephone calls flooded the city offices seeking information.
Neff couple announce birth of granddaughter Lisa Michelle
Mr and Mrs Tomy Neff of Greenwood Delaware welcomed Lisa Michelle on July 8 Their first grandchild Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bradiey of Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
S. F
Pat} Neff
Lisa Michelle
Tomy Neff
Greenwood
Delaware
Lloyd Bradiey
Local team photo features Harris and Harting with players
A labeled group portrait shows L Harris Jr and Glenn Harting among a lineup of players including David Aguirre Frankie Cox Rubin Gonzales Trinidad Top row lists coachs and managers, with several names partially readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Harris, Jr
Glenn Harting
David Aguirre
Frankie “Arce
Cox
Rubin Gonzales
Trinidad
Harry Gonzales
Joe Lopez
Mike Han Reistino
Sammy Cox
Imek
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Hearne Democrat
Hearne, Texas
Y the
Hearne Printing Company
Mary and Leon Wilson
Frank Bonura
Joe Sturgis
Lucille Stidham
Econ
Woodrow Tidwell
Dial
Linden
Weber, Texas
SE Press Association
Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc
New Yo
Michigan Ave
Ste
San Franes
Robertson County Library
Marlin
C. S. Smith
W. N. Stone
Elmer Stone
Anthony Perrone
Joey
Mark
Abney Garrison
Ruan
Mil Tdred Syfrett
Gussie New
E. R. Melton
Bill Drehr
Cuero
James Gilloway
Mary Petteway
Earl Flinchum
Grand Prairie
Henry Cooper
Cooper
Dean
Planters & Merchants State Bank
Roy O. Mly
F.D. LC
Society
Gerald Murphy
Kathy
Michael
San Diego
California
A. B. Brady
Murphy
Alice Claire Brady
Brady Home
Alfred Brady, Jr
A. C. Faggard
Beaumont
al Roberts
Richard Putz
H. W. Ely
A. D
N. L. McCarver
Bryan Russ
Charles Lunsford
Uelia
Andy Reed
Dan ‘Tarver
Bobby Solis
Terry Hill
Hanson
Ert Burke
David Fragier
D' Lau
Rudy Castillon
Tov ‘Hata
Robert Closs
Top Rr
Florida
Bill Mata
Rad
Free Fats
Hearne Lite
Giants
Johnnie Junek
Juneks
Little League Cardinals
Hal Hanson
Rigo Sanchez
Thomas Burke
Johnny Woods
Ernest Fuchs
Barry Cross
Frank Lopez
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