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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
1
Mrs T H Minor and Bob Smith of Killeen with Mr and Mrs Pat Hall of College Station visited with Mr and Mrs Jakie Silverman, sharing time at the local gathering.
Week’s visitors came to see Mr. Silverman as he recuperated in a local hospital from a heart attack. He was sufficiently recovered to return home on Friday. The article also notes the visit of Mr. and Mrs. David Golden who recently traveled to Clifton to see relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Dick Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ludwig, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Golden of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Woodall of Waco.
Dr Hatch W Cummings a Hearne physician and civic leader for over 50 years died Monday afternoon after a long illness. He was 76. He held many posts including president of the Hearne Board of Education for 18 years and leader in the Hearne Chamber of Commerce, Planters and Merchants Bank, and Texas Medical Association. The article also notes local political results from the Democratic primary with votes for Tom Tyson and Olin Teague, county races, and a marriage of Rosalie Scamardo and Lawrence Cotropia.
Washington Views News reports Congressman Bob Poage plans a July 22 weekend tour with the agriculture committee through California's Central Valley to gain firsthand farming insights. He notes the region as a leading global producer, stresses farm credit and rural development, and mentions staff efforts in Central Texas on district projects.
Franklin city council awarded contracts for a new fire truck at a total cost of 22200 dollars. The unit features a 500 gallon tank and 500 gallons per minute pump on a Chevrolet chassis. Chassis contract went to A&B Motor Company of Bremond and equipment to Broadman of Oklahoma City. Delivery is expected in about 120 days.
The speaker argues rural Texas must develop to boost cities like Waco Temple and Killeen and criticizes a House proposal to let a committee raise housekeeping expenses without a member vote. He notes he was among six Texas members voting against it.
Mrs Thomas Bittner and her sons Tommy Kelly Gary and Barry of Phoenix Arizona visited last week in the homes of Mr and Mrs Fred J Ferrara and Mr and Mrs Frank DeStefano.
Hearne city officials reviewed a report by City Manager N L McCarver on the city’s ability to finance a proposed bond issue for street and water system improvements. Rebels win Connie Mack League title after opponent fails to field nine by game time at Travis Park Field in Bryan. Bray tournament action and local visitors noted.
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