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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1960
Page
2
The Hearne Eagles win District and BBIDistrict titles showcasing the Little League program's tangible impact. Volunteers and Lions Club support provide a lighted park, while Pony League faces lack of lighting and coaches. Calls arise for a civic sponsor to build a night diamond for future seasons.
Advocates push for a broad retail sales tax to raise about 133 million dollars annually with 3 million in collection costs. If applied to raw materials, the take could reach 80 million but would tax the same item twice for manufacturers. Legislators warn of funding gaps for staff and sessions as year end approaches.
Attorney General Will Wilson is asked to rule if retiring lawmakers may stay on two key interim committees. Lame ducks include Sen. Bill Fly and Rep. Frates Seelinson among four on the State and Local Tax Policy Commission, plus three House Investigating Committee members. If replacements are required, new appointees will come from retiring Speaker Waggoner Carr.
Donald Smith, married to Dorothy Chatmas of Hearne, named man of the month by the Houston Society of ASHRAE of which he is a member. A Missouri School of Mines graduate, he is department manager for Brown and Red Air Conditioning and Ventilation. He holds Texas Society of Engineers membership and serves as Vestryman at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Houston.
Dodgers beat Cardinals 14 to 13 on May 30 while Braves routed Giants 15 to 3 on May 3. Upcoming games list Cards against Braves June 4 Giants vs Dodgers June 6 Cards vs Giants June 7 Dodgers vs Braves June 9 Dodgers vs Cards June 10 Giants vs Braves. All games at 7:30 pm on the Lions Club diamond.
Roger Sprang of La Puente California visited the home of Mr and Mrs E M Herod for two weeks and attended the graduation exercises of Miss Jeanette Herod.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rohde and Mrs. Oscar Lusk spent Sunday in Rockdale.
Five Points hosts a nightly revival from 7:30 p.m. with a 7:00 prayer meeting. James Best and the church congregation invite all to attend for spiritual blessings led by song leader Charles Altimore K Hearne and others.
Calvary Baptist Church announces vacation Bible school from Monday June 6 through Friday June 10, daily 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The program aims to engage children with Bible lessons activities and songs.
Mr and Mrs R R Pruett and two sons and Miss Geraldine Mikula of Ennis visited Mrs H N Stan. The brief social call highlighted community ties and family connections in the Ennis area with no further details.
Frend and the Elm witnessed graduation exercises with Herods and attendees present. The event marked a milestone for graduates and community members attending the ceremony.
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