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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1965
Page
3
Interest centered on the Hearne graduating class as a postsemestral celebration unfolded at the Municipal Club and Chamas Theatre. Seniors, escorted by chaperones and faculty, enjoyed a formal reception with crystal décor, a movie, a late swim, and a social hour with family friends and local residents.
A varied program of piano numbers was presented by Ruth Mariell and the music class at a recital held May 28 at First Baptist Church. The evening featured solos and duets by students including Vicki Fleetwood, Janis Turner, Kathy Pratt, Shela Welor, Linda Cargil, Donna Mutlinix, Debbie Mullinnix, Janis Turner, Pamela Todd, and others, with selections such as Dancing Fairies, The Birds, The Singing Brook, and Stout Hearted Men.
Mr and Mrs J C Komar of Ben Arnold and Mr and Mrs J C Komar Jr and children Delors and Donald of Cameron were Sunday dinner guests of the Jack Stidham family.
Miss Sandra Jean Johnson and Walter Craig Hawthorne were married Saturday May 29 in the Assembly of God Church Hearne with Rev. F R Mason officiating. Attendants included Vicki Johnson and Annette Goodrum. The couple will reside in Milton Florida where Hawthorne is stationed in the Navy.
Mrs I D McPhail presented a piano class recital Thursday evening May 27 in Hearne High School auditorium. The decor featured pink gladioli rosebuds and ferns with a large baby grand piano. Denise Tirsham and Luanne Jents presented programs of instrumental and vocal numbers including Prokofiev selections and duets plus the Junior Choir performance. The finale included Pass Me By from Father Goose with class accompaniment by Mrs. McPhail.
Kimberly Conditt celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at her home on Tuesday May 25 from two to four PM. Guests received party horns and hats, played outside, then moved indoors for gifts, cake, ice cream, candy and punch on a Flintstone themed table. Attendees included Hearne youths Ann Schratt Tracy Luster Sabrina McCormick Teresa Kittrell Kathy Kesler Melinda Herbert from Carlsbad NM and Bryan and Austin guests Evelyn Conditt Jamie Johnson Shirley Johnston along with Mrs Donald McLeroy Charles Luster Wayne McCormick Knox John and others.
Parents honored the eighth grade graduating class with two social evenings. On May 15 the annual prom party was held at the West Side School Cafetorium with pastel decor crepe paper streamers and elegant table settings.
Guests enjoyed a fully catered prom reception with sandwiches chips dips and desserts served in a pink and yellow gladioli decorated ballroom. Entertainment included games dancing and a balloon prize sendoff. Special guests included Mr and Mrs E B Priestly Mr and Mrs J H Fox Mr and Mrs William Sweet and Mr and Mrs George F Smith. A subsequent party at the Municipal Clubhouse featured refreshments music and a moving pictures showcase by Mr Luster.
Mies Barbara Sue Jacque and Jack Pulp Cazey Jr wed in a May 28 ceremony at First Baptist Church Calvert. Rev. Cecil McBeth officiated with small family attendance. Bride a Calvert HS graduate. groom a Hearne HS graduate with Army service. They reside in Houston.
Miss Sharon Harless bride elect of Billy Hall was honored at a May 21 bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Willard Johnson and nine co-hostesses. About twenty guests attended the yellow and white tea with a crystal punch bowl, a yellow cloth table, and gifts of crystal and china displayed in the reception room. Harless wore a white corsage as her mother and fiancés mother received guests in the receiving line.
Visiting in the Doherty home Thursday and Friday were Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Doherty of Waco. Over the weekend the Dohertys joined Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Chamblee in Bryan for a family reunion with Sandra Kathy and Steven.
Dorcas Sunday School Class of Grace Methodist Church installed new officers at May 30 class session in Dorcas Chapel. Rev. Douglas E. Meyer administered the oath to president Mrs. J. W. Harless and to vice president Mrs. Paley Reed, secretary treasurer Mrs. C. L. Meadors, devotional leader Mrs. George Chatimas, pianist Mrs. C F Smith, song leader Mrs. G F Porter, reporter Mrs. Jakie Silverman.
The TPT Class of St. Philip's Episcopal Church visited Houston to see the St. Taiuis Cardinals play the Houston Astros at the Astrodome. They spent the morning at Hermann Park Zoo then had a tailgate lunch in the Astrodome parking lot. The trip featured a lively game with home runs, a protest, and an Astros win in extras, followed by a watermelon picnic in Hempstead on the return. Participants included Kenny Stone Norman Bishop Bobby Cruse Hank Speede Tex Warner Terry Boyle and Mr and Mrs Fred Tidemann.
First Baptist Church Gleaners Sunday School class met at Mr. and Mrs. A W Klement home. Mrs. J H Gutheir announced the $550 goal for refurbishing the memorial resurrection window. Donations included $100 from Mrs. Collier, Mrs. Rath Hartrell, and BR H Ballinger. Rev Schratt outlined interior decor. Secretary report by Mrs. Klement and financial report by Mrs Vaughan. Social hour with dessert followed.
The Winsome and Willing Workers Sunday School classes hosted a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Newell at their home on Friday night. The couple plans trips to Glorieta New Mexico for a Baptists assembly and then to Paraguay to visit their son and family. they will return to Hearne in September. Mrs. J. B. Ballard read a poem and presented a money bag with love offerings from both classes.
Mrs. Mack W Hoyt arranged personal wish notes for every attendee of the Newell gathering. The notes were placed in salads and dated to be opened during their travels. Present were Mr and Mrs Newell along with Mrs W O Little Mrs Hoyt Mrs Ballard Mrs F T Green Mrs Leo Stephens Mrs Garry Pennington Mrs Ross Seale Mr and Mrs Jack Boyd and Rev James E Scirratt.
Mr and Mrs Avelvin Hulse announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Lynn in a local hospital on May 31. The family requests warm wishes from friends and relatives.
The schedule lists games at the Lions Club Diamond with results: Cards 2 Colts 0, Cards 10 Colts 3, Dodgers 5 Giants 4, Colts 11 Braves 1. Matchups include June 3 Cards Dodgers, June 4 Braves Giants, June 7 Braves Colts, June 8 Giants Cards Colts Dodgers.
Mrs Harry Gomm of Edmonton Alberta is a guest of Mr and Mrs J P McCollum at their Roadrunner Ranch near Franklin. They are visiting and staying a short time as part of a social, familial gathering.
Nir and Mrs. Travis Neely attended graduation exercises at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville at Pritchett Field. Their son Travis Porter Neely received his B B A degree at 6 30 p m on May 23.
Mrs J G Clanton visited Tyler last Thursday and Friday with her daughter Mrs Everett Taylor and family. She attended the graduation of her granddaughter Nancy Ellen Taylor from Boulder Junior High School on Friday morning. Nancy Ellen will attend John Tyler High School next year.
The Urban Renewal Agency of Hearne Texas invites lump sum bids for a public park project including a baseball field, recreation area, and site work. Bids due June 17 1965 at 3 00 PM. Documents available for $10 with Carter Burgess Fort Worth. Minimum wage and non discrimination clauses apply. Agency may reject bids or waive informalities.
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