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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
3
Written by a student editor of the Houstonian at Sam Houston Normal, this commentary reflects on looming uncertainty for graduates. It foresees a complex, unstable economy with scarce jobs, skeptical employers, and low salaries. The piece urges resolve, likening life to a bike on a single path where faltering risks ruin.
Commencement exercises were held Friday evening May 26 at 8 30 in the Page Normal Industrial and Bible Institute auditorium. Elder W G Law of Houston addressed the graduating class with Cora Thomas as valedictorian. The program featured music readings and a Biblical drama before diplomas were awarded. The institute, one of three colleges supported by followers of the Church of God in Christ, emphasizes home economics magual training and agriculture alongside academics. An exhibit in a downtown window showcased student fancy work wood craft and art.
Sunday May 21 baccalaureate sermon by E L Ingram of Marlin. Monday May 22 class picnic and dance on the Navasota river from 8 to 11 p m. Tuesday May 28 party with refreshments at Durwood Rhodes from 8 to 11 p m. Wednesday May 24 all day picnic on Navasota river. Thursday May 26 senior dance 8 to 11:30. Friday May 26 graduation night diplomas received. Afterward Sam Rice entertained about 25 friends at the home of Misses Forson and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell.
Mrs W C Allen presented her pupils in piano recital at her home last Wednesday evening before patrons and friends. The program began at 8 o clock and light refreshments followed at the close.
A no host breakfast at Calvert Country Club brought together Hearnites at sunrise. Miss Mary Elizabeth Roark of Cleveland, guest of Miss Kathryn Bishop, attended the event at the club house.
The Intermediates held a Sunday night program at the Baptist church with a focus on church life and moral and spiritual growth amid local influences. Mary Frances Rhodes presided, there were songs, prayers, scripture from 1 Kings, reports, offering, Bible quiz, and a moonlight picnic planned for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Roger Alice Moody was elected secretary replacing June Gilstrap. Hal Goodman read the King David benediction to Solomon. Bishop H A Boaz gave a commencement sermon at A and M College.
Two recent heavy rains helped protect corn from damage. Community members report visits, travels to Waco for exams and reforestation, and several residents visiting relatives in Hearne and other towns. Mrs Carrie Harwood dies. funeral held in Gause cemetery. community mourns. Everitt Critchfield and Cecil Butler return from Louisiana trip.
Bethany brief notes Mrs C Crowder and son and Mrs H Crowder of Alexandra Louisiana visit E H Crowder home. Mrs George Bonge and daughter Helen and Mrs Nell Gaines spend weekend in Henderson with Mr Bonge. Miss Elizabeth Garland of Minden visits sister Mrs Thelma Crowder. Pansy and Ruth Nunley visit Longview with their brother Emery. Mrs E H Crowder and children spend weekend in Zavalla.
Benchley items report Franklin High School held its graduation May 26 1933 with Sam Rice among graduates. He gave a survey of the class, read the class will, earned honor roll, 92 average, and held roles as extemporaneous speaker busi ness manager and school reporter. Attendance by local residents and families noted. social events planned for June 8 and a dance at the schoolhouse.
Cotopaxi, a peak in the eastern Andes of Ecuador, stands tall as a cone shaped volcano about 20,000 feet high. Its crater spans roughly 2,600 feet in diameter and is about 1,500 feet deep. Its last eruption occurred in 1908.
Henry Harding of Waco visited his mother Mrs. Lelia Harding and other relatives here on Sunday, sharing time with family and catching up on news.
Advertising copy touts an 8 cent rheumatic medication called Allenry prescription. Claims within 24 hours excess uric acid and poisons exit the body and 48 hours pain and swelling subside. Proclaims money back guarantee if a single bottle fails to deliver.
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