Hearne Cotton Compress Plans New Warehouse
The Hearne Cotton Compress Inc. will begin constructing a new 200 by 266 by 20 foot sheet metal and steel warehouse on Sixth Street to store over 12,000 bales of compressed cotton. Foundation contract went to R. B. Butler Co. of Bryan. Mestex Steel Buildings of Houston will erect it. Grinnell Co. will install the sprinkler system. Completion aimed for August 1. Vote Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Cotton Compress Inc
Sixth Street
Vick Canavespi
R. B. Butler Company of
Bryan
Mes- Tex Steel Buildings of
Houston
Grinnell Company of Houston
Hospital Notes and Local Updates
Hospital notes report Mrs. R. N. Elliott recovering at home after a fall broke her left arm on Sunday. Mrs. Leona Cole of Cameron is recuperating at her son’s home, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brashear. A. M. Meads remains in hospital, recovering satisfactorily. Vote Saturday.
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R. N
Nannie) Elliott
Leona Cole
Cameron
Thomas Brashear
Guest Speaker For Rotary Club In Hearne
B R LaNance research analyst with Community Inns of America based in Nacogdoches spoke at the Hearne Rotary Club May 31 luncheon. He was Roy L Henrys guest, the day’s program chairman.
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B. R. LaNance
Community Inns of America
Nacogdoches
Hearne
Ruth Hairrell to present piano pupils recital
Ruth Hairrell will present her piano pupils in a recital Friday June 1 at 8 pm in the High School Auditorium. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Ruth Hairrell
City Equalization Board Revalues Hearne Property
City of Hearne tax equalization board members Ferrara Williams and Gallagher recently revalued city properties. Property owners notified by City Manager Norman McCarver. Public hearing on the changes set for June 8 at city hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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City Equalization Board
Hearne Property
City of Hearne
Charles Ferrara
Elsey Williams
Joe C. Gallagher
Vote Saturday Weather and Rainfall Totals
Weather notes for the upcoming Saturday and weekly rainfall figures list 1962 and 1961 totals. The brief item records rainfall amounts with May and week figures, noting 1.5 inches for week rainfall and 3.7 inches for May.
Certificates Presented To 62 Elementary Students
Sixty two pupils received certificates signaling completion of elementary school and entry into high school during Eighth Grade Commencement at Hearne High School on Monday May 28 at 10 am. Ushers were Pamela Carr Charles Corona Patricia Stidham Bill Sweet Sue Escoubas and Norman Bishop. The processional was played by Jo Ann Cangemi with invocation by Sam Corpora. Performances included Ned Cortemelia Betty Birdwell Karen Russ and Betty Birdwell, Jerry Herrington with Kathleen Cotropia, and Beverly Hartrell at piano. The class offered vocal selections and the program closed with a benediction by Bobby Cruse.
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Hearne High School
Pamela Carr
Charles Corona
Patricia Stidham
Bill Sweet
Sue Escoubas
Norman Bishop
Jo Ann Cangemi
Sam Corpora
Ned Cortemelia
Betty Birdwell
Karen Russ
Jerry Herrington
Kathleen Cotropia
Beverly Hartrell
Bobby Cruse
Jane Ann Theis
13 Man Organization To Head Civil Defense Plan
Hearne City Council approved a local civil defense plan to guide emergency actions in nuclear attack or disasters. A 13 member organization will direct the effort with Dr J P Fleming Jr named Civil Defense Director, aided by four deputy directors and staff, each given defined duties. The plan aims to save lives, minimize damage, and restore society and property, and can be activated when the mayor and council declare an emergency.
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Hearne
J. P. Fleming Jr
Civil Defense
District Clerk Runoff Decides Robertson County Office
Robertson County voters choose the next District Clerk in a Democratic primary runoff between Joe Carl Willis and Gilbert Mauk. Both candidates are Franklin natives who grew up in the county, with 57 absentee votes reported by County Clerk Katherine Galloway by Tuesday noon. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. sample ballot and polling locations appear elsewhere in the Democrat.
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Joe Carl Willis
Gilbert Mauk
Franklin
John Connally
Don Yarborough
Preston Smith
Jimmy Turman
Waggoner Carr
Tom Beavley
Woodrow W. Bean
Joe Pool
Robertson County
Recreational Start Set For June 5 At Hearne Pool
The Summer Recreational Program begins Tuesday June 5 with swimming lessons at Hearne Municipal Pool. Lessons run Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 11 a m for girls 9 10 a m and boys 10 11 a m. Volunteers should contact Coach Ken Batson. High school program starts Monday June 11 with gym hours 8 11 a m on Mon Wed Thu. If enough boys enroll a pony baseball league may be organized for ages 16 and under with contact to Batson.
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Hearne Municipal Pool
Ken Batson
Batson
Bateson
Public Horse Sale Notice in June at 1 P.M.
A public sale is announced for Saturday June 3 at 1 p.m. The event involves grade and registered horses offered for sale. Authorities or organizers note the sale details and the rescues involved. Signed notices indicate location and participation by local horse owners.
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Aineew Fico Ee
Grand Jury Recesses as New Testimony Looms Monday
Robertson County Grand Jury in its second week investigating Henry Marshall's death recessed Wednesday afternoon and will reconvene Monday morning to hear new witnesses. The panel seeks to determine if the June 3 1961 death was murder or self-inflicted, and whether it connects to the Billie Sol Estes case. Dr Joseph Jachimczyk Houston pathologist reported a probable homicide or possible self harm. Further stomach content tests were requested. Jury foreman Goree Matthews said the panel remains in hearings and has not opined on the cause, noting officials who voice opinions speak for themselves.
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Robertson County Grand Jury
Henry Marshall
Robertson County
Bryan Russ
Marshall
Billie Sol Estes
Joseph Jachimczyk
Houston
Jachimczyk
Goree Matthews
Grand Jury
Franklin
John Barron
J. L. Turner
Clint Peoples
Baseball League Schedule and Results Summary
Coming games list for June includes Dodgers Colts Giants Cards and Braves with dates June 1 4 5 7. Results show Giants 16 Braves 7 May 24 Dodgers 9 Cards 7 May 25 Dodgers 9 Cards 7 May 28 Cards 7 Colts 1 May 20 Giants 3 Dodgers 2. Standings place Giants 1st Dodgers 2nd Cards Sid Braves Colts tied for 4th and 5th. May 24 Sox 18 Yanks 10 May 29 Yanks 9 Colts 22's.
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Dodgers
Colts
Braves
Giants
Cards
Calvert
Sid Braves
Sox
Yanks
Colt
Special Services Held Wednesday Bi Special Memorial Day
Memorial Day services were held at the entrance to Nor wood Cemetery on Wednesday May 3 at 11 a.m. honoring veterans of all waves. Graveside services followed with representatives present.
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Norwood Cemetery
Hearne City Council approves nearly million dollar budget
Hearne City Council Monday night formally approved a budget totaling 662 627 for the current fiscal year. Expenditures break down into three main areas: 192 177 for city operations and debt service, 258 450 for municipal utility operation depreciation and debt retirement, and 212 000 for capital improvements funded by the recent bond issue and curb and gutter projects with local owner participation.
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Hearne
Hearhe
Rockdale Three Day Tryouts For Colt 45s Team
The Houston Colt 45s announced a three day tryout camp at Rockdale on June 6 7 and 8. Players will be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses as the camp runs.
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Rockdale
Colt
Houston Colt 466
School Awards Blackshear Construction Contracts
Hearne School Board approved contracts totaling 78 996 20 on May 24 for a new nine class room building and renovations at Blackshear School. Work starts June 1 with Chiand Ser Construction Co Mesias winning general construction at 67 900 and 4 384 for plumbing. Hicks Electrical and Plumbing Co Franklin secured electrical and plumbing for both projects.
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Hearne
Chiand- Ser - Construction Company of
Mesias
Hicks Electrical and Plumbing Company of
Franklin
Hicks
Blackshear
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Hearne Cotton Compress
Canavespi
A. M. Meads
Rotary Club
R. Hairrell
American Legion
Robertson
Blackshear Construction
Blackshear School
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