Assistance Program Aids County Financial Status
Old age, survivors and disability insurance benefits grow as a community resource says Holly E. Rees, district manager of the Social Security Administration in Bryan. As of December 31, 1961, $585,903 was paid monthly in the Bryan area, up 22.3 percent from last year. Robertson County totals show 1,737 recipients receiving $81,547 monthly across seven counties total 11,996 recipients. Brazos leads with 2,849 people receiving $156,461. Washington County 2,270 people, $107,465. Grimes 1,723 people, $83,449. Leon 1,398 people, $64,104. Burleson 1,221 people, $54,359. Madison 798 people, $38,518.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly E. Rees
Social Security Administration
Bryan
Rees
Igno Aty
Bryan Ké
Robertson County
Brazos County
Washington County
Grimes’ County
Leon County
Burleson County
Madison County
Local Notes Highlight Scouts, Trophies and Army News
Chris Wood advances to First Class Scout in Troop 84 as Melinda Copeland helps with a front lawn project. Memorial Day attendees include Fred C. Ferrara and others at the Dallas market. Women win bowling trophies in Hearne and Early Risers League honors go to the Fire Balls members Louise Suggs Louise Woodard and Loneta Hilays. A Stewart son reaches Master Sergeant at Eielson AFB after Army reserve commission for Thomas L. Johnston 3x from Easterly. Ennis Crowder learns a cat legend. Stony reappears after burial as neighbors wonder whose cat they buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Wood
John E. Wood Jr
Melinda Copeland
Mack Hoyt
Dallas
Fred C. Ferrara
O. L. Harris
Tom Palmos
Winston Sanders
George B. Wilson Jr
Lawrence Brady
Ernest Stubbs
C. D. Wilkerson
Sue N. Roberts
Brothers of the Brush
Hearne
Bryan
Ginger Degelia
Margaret Mose
Louise Suggs
Louise Woodard
Loneta Hilays
T. A. Stewart
Gary A. Stewart
Eielson A. F. B
Fairbanks
Alaska
Thomas L. Johnston
Easterly
A&m
Ennis Crowder
Library Listings and Hours for May Weeks in 1976
Books checked out for the weeks ending May 19 and May 26 1976. A total of 500 books received from the State Library placed on shelves. Library hours: 1 to 5 pm Tuesdays to Fridays, 7:30 to 10:30 pm Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Loan Library
Mrs. J L Expected In The Home Of Renfro For Weekend
Mrs J L is expected to visit the Renfro household this weekend, spending time with Mr and Mrs Woods and Mr Joe as hosts. The notes indicate social plans and family hosting arrangements for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L
Renfro
Ee Woods
Joe
Texas Legends From Sabine Pass To Ben Ficklin
A Texas tribute piece recalls Dowling’s 1863 Sabine Pass victory with 47 defenders repelling a superior fleet and capturing prisoners. It follows Texan pride through Waco’s Mexican and Comanche era, Reagan’s full duty memorial, and Ben Ficklin’s Pony Express link and town history near San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jefferson Davis
Dowling
Sabine Pass
Richard Dowling
Texas Heavy Artillery
Confederate States of America
Indian Springs
Stephen F. Austin
Palestine
John H. Reagan
Reagan
U. S
Treasury
Confederate States
Texas Railroad Commission
Ben
Ficklin Ben Ficklin
Pony Express
Ben Ficklin
Den 2 Cub Scouts May activities and funeral notices
Den 2 met at the den mother's home on May 18 22 and 30 with five four and four members present and one guest at each meeting. They opened with the Cub Scout Promise or den yell and planned summer programs and Father’s Day gifts. Refreshments were provided by several ladies. A funeral in Franklin Sunday honored Reamer Leamon with attendees including Mrs Hoyt Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 2
Cub Scout Promise
Living Circle
Larry Chapman
Pack
Hanson
W. E. Vinton
den Yell
Brady Hays
Michael Hanson
W. S. Hoyt Jr
Nezzie Sisson
Lynn Johnson
Lillian and
Rose McCarver
Helena Duel and Cavalry Marker Highlight Texas History
A colorful Helena Texas history feature recalls the Helena Duel where bound left hands clashed with knives, drawing crowds and celebrity winners. It also notes a Spur cemetery marker for Fourth Cavalry soldiers under General Mackenzie, praising their perilous campaigns against the Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
R. S. Mackenzie
Fourth
U. S. Cavalry
Miss Judy Sowma Leaves Sunday for Nixon-Clay College
Miss Judy Sowma departs Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Holland Sowma to Austin to enroll in Nixon- Clay Business College. Mrs. John Cox and sons Jimmy and Johnny of Temple visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Crowder. Jimmy stays longer with the grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Sowma
Mrs
Holland Sowma
Austin
Nixon- Clay Business College
John Cox
Jimmy
Johnny
Temple
E. H. Crowder
Paul Pennybacker Visits Sturgis Family in Palestine
Paul Pennybacker of Palestine visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Sturgis Jr. on Tuesday, sharing time with the couple at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pennybacker
Palestine
Joe S. Sturgis Jr
Three Area Men Receive Degrees From A&M College
Three men from this area earned degrees at Texas A&M College in G Rollie White Coliseum on Saturday May 26 Howard Donald Smith of Hearne received a degree in Industrial Education Felix Robert Lloyd of Franklin earned a Marketing degree and Bobby Joe Abel of Hearne earned a degree in Electrical Engineering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&m College
Visitors from A and surrounding cities attend Final Review
Mrs. W A Lynn hosted a weekend gathering with her grandson David C Miller and six other guests from A&M College. Also present were Mr and Mrs R Redus and their daughter Fran from Houston and Miss Etta Lu Drollinger and Miss Carol Loftis from Dallas. The group attended the Final Review at A&M College on Saturday.
Weekend Visits Across Texas Mentioned by Baytown and Denton Families
Mr and Mrs Mercer Bussa and Gwen of Baytown visited their parents Mr and Mrs W A Lynn and Mr and Mrs Edd Bussa and other relatives during the weekend. Miss Billie Jean Herod of Fort Worth was in Hearne to visit her parents Mr and Mrs E M Herod. Mr and Mrs E M Herod returned last week from a vacation to McAllen and other points in South Texas. Mrs G Pennington left for Dallas for a visit with her son and family, and to attend the graduation of her other son David from North Texas State University. Mr and Mrs A C Browning will be in Austin to attend son Gene's graduation from Texas University. Miss Julia Ruth Snell and Mrs W S Hoyt Jr attended the Revion Beauty School in Waco at the Flamingo Hotel last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Bussa
Gwen
Baytown
W. A. Lynn
Edd Bussa
Billie Jean Herod
Fort Worth
Hearne
Mrs
E. M. Herod
Mrs. E. M. Herod
McAllen
Texas
G. Pennington
Dallas
Gordon Pennington
David Pennington
North Texas State University
Denton
A. C. Browning
Austin
Gene
Texas University
Julia Ruth Snell
W. S. Hoyt Jr
Revion
Waco
Flamingo
Guests to Visit Lusk Home For Weekend
Kimberly Conditt will host her mother Evelyn Conditt and brother James Conditt along with Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Johnston Buddy and Shirley Johnston of Austin at the home of Mr and Mrs H A Lusk. Kimberly, age two, is staying with the Lusks temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lusk
Kimberly Conditt
Kimberly
Evelyn Conditt
James
S. G. Johnston
Buddy
Shirley Johnston
Austin
Waltmans Host Mr and Mrs Karney From Pasadena
Dr and Mrs W K Waltman entertained Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Victor Karney of Pasadena visiting from that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Waltman
Victor Karney
Pasadena
North Texas students, family visits noted
Miss Charlotte Ferrara enjoys a six day visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Ferrara and sisters Bernadette and Madeline at the end of the spring semester. Mrs. L. S. Brown was in Madisonville last Sunday to visit her mother Mrs. Minnie Connor who is recuperating from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Ferrara
Fred C. Ferrara
Bernadette and
Madeline
North Texas State University
Denton
L. S. Brown
Madisonville
Minnie Connor
Peel and Son Visit Grand Prairie Home Folks
H. Bryan Peel and his son Tommy of Grand Prairie were weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Peel, returning after a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bryan Peel
Tommy
Grand Prairie
J. B. Peel
Seguin Youth Lee Moss Visits Parents This Weekend
Lee Moss of Seguin spent the weekend as a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Moss, enjoying time at home and with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Moss of
Seguin
Mrs
S. O. Moss
Griffin sisters end fifteenth day Pacific coast vacation
Miss Mattie Lou Griffin and Miss Alva Griffin returned this week from a fifteen day vacation to Los Angeles Hollywood and other points along the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lou Griffin
Alva Griffin
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Pacific Coast
Furnished three room apartment for rent on Cypress Street
Rent notice for a private three room furnished apartment at 702 Cypress Street. Bills paid included. Contact Obie Kirk at LI 6-2062 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress Street
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Aids County Financial
Library Listings
Hearne Public Library
Sabine
Tom Green County
West
San Angelo
Cub Scouts
Helena
Spur
Dickens County
Underwood
Third Street
Hearne, Texas
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