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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
2
One year rate set at $1.00 and six months rate listed as Joe. Second class matter entry recorded May 2, 11 at Hearne Post Office Texas under the Act of March 3, 1879.
A local editorial urges Robertson County to own and operate a county hospital to curb extortionate hospital charges. It cites patients from Hearne treated out of county, describes financial ruin from medical bills, and argues for bonds under Art. 4478 of Texas statutes to fund a county facility within reach of moderate means. It warns current outflow drains county wealth and calls for decisive local action.
Hitchcock with population around 75 to 100 ships about three million dollars yearly in truck crops while Hearne with over 3,000 residents ships far less. Hearne farmers lack packing and shipping facilities, causing crops to rot locally while Hitchcock profits from steady outbound shipments. A June observance notes price gaps and market glut, urging civic action.
Citizens from Hearne Franklin Calvert and Bremond offer sites and pledge support for a county hospital. The Commissioners Court would select the best location and the Robertson County Medical Association backs the project to provide needed hospital facilities for the sick and injured. Come on.
Publisher apologizes for a misstatement naming Mr Eugene Field District Supervisor and Mr D J Hasterly Foreman as taking over roads on May 15 instead of April 15. They credit the pair with substantial progress in the period since their charge.
Mrs. R. H. Ballinger entertained guests including Mrs. R. H. Spurlock of Greenville and Mrs. C. B. Bryan of San Angelo along with sisters-in-law Mrs. Morgan Spurlock and Misses Mary Lee and Margaret Ashburn of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Underwood of Honey Grove during the past week.
Italian Colony members held a June 5 picnic and dinner under the Young Men's Athletic Association at Westbrook near Hearne. Frank Viviano led cooking, John Viviano gave thanks, and Joe Messina was master of ceremonies. The editor praised Italian Americans for citizenship, river development, and agricultural progress, urging native-born Americans to support all races in free citizenship.
The provided text fragment discusses democratic ideals and assisting America in developing good and useful citizens, but lacks a clear event, person, or concrete action to report as a standalone news item.
Mrs R 8 Kilgo of 719 Haynes Ave Dallas Texas mother of Mrs Chas Green Hearne died of paralysis at her home Mrs Kilgo's health had declined for over a year Her body was taken to Liberty Hill Texas for final interment Surviving are husband R 8 Kilgo daughters Elizabeth and Mary Nell Kilgo Dallas Mrs Chas Green Hearne Sam Kilgo Chicago Mrs Jas E Watson Lubbock adopted sister of Mrs Kilgo
A flurry of small-town notes from Bald Prairie covers weather, visits, and routines. Luther Blackmon of Houston spent Sunday with Mrs. M Massey. Finley Milstead visited from San Marcos. Mrs. Nora Williams faces a possible operation in Resse. Margrett Sivley returns home from Willis. Sula McLeod to Huntsville for H S S attendance. Finley Milstead's San Marcos graduation noted. Rev Angel preached to crowds. Joe Reagan and daughter visited Sunday. Vannatta family traveled to Temple and Fort Worth. Henson sisters and Alma Buchannan head to Baylor. T EK Weir and wife shopped in Franklin.
Rev J M Nunley of New Baden preached at the Latter Day Saints church during a weekend in Bethany. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Burts and Billie Joyce of Hearne staying with W A Dotson. A M Nunley and Ammon, Ruth returning from Huntsville. Aline Dotson to San Marcos for school. Ruth Nunley back to Huntsville for Sam Houston State Teachers College summer term. Mrs James Clevenger of Hearne visiting parental Shields. Mary Beth and Jenna Fay Peel of Port Sullivan with grandparents A M Nunley. Jewell Timmons of De Leon visiting A F Timmons. George Moss and family of McCamey visiting O M Bailey. Rev Springer preached at Baptist church. Little Bit.
Harold Matthews Nelson Wimberly Willie Silverman Misses Sue Cummings and Mabell Walston who attended the session at The University of Texas closing this week have arrived at home.
A notable evangelistic party led by Dad Taylor Laurie Taylor and Charlie Taylor visits Hearne in a mammoth tabernacle near the city light plant. Dad gives ten serial talks daily and Charlie handles most preaching while Laurie accompanies with music. The trio presents modest, consecrated Christian leadership promising a meaningful experience for attendees.
The Post Office announces a nation wide air mail reception for Captain Charles A Lindbergh arriving in Washington by June 13. Postmasters are told to urge mailers and carriers to send greetings by air mail and to distribute circulars through local routes and newspapers for prompt delivery on arrival. Harry S New Postmaster General.
Rain refreshed fields and crops, the W. M. A. reorganized with eight new members, and a Saturday afternoon meeting with a large attendance. Miss Fannie Bell Middleton celebrated her 13th birthday at sister Mrs. Tommy Baker’s home. A cemetery workday drew many visitors and praise for effort. Judge Joe Y. McNutt attended. Clarence Davis family visited his brother Otho Davis. J. A. Gandy and children visited J. M. Cadle’s in Bishopville. Arthur Barnett family visited relatives in Franklin. Next weekend hosts a church appointment with Junior B. Y. P. U. thriving. Blanch Burts stayed with Mrs. H. H. Matthews. Jim Evans and children visited W. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mahan hosted Parker Mahan and Jim Evans. Baker family weekend in R. S. Middleton home with Lanelle and Tommy Lucille. L. C. Knight and Stewart Bush hosted Sunday.
Rt Rev Clinton Quin bishop co adjutor of the Diocese of Texas will hold service and confirmation at St Philip s Episcopal Church on June 19 at 8 PM All are invited Mrs Wiltz McCown has returned to Edinburg after a three week visit with her father J W Green Miss Hixie Green accompanied Mrs McCown to Edinburg and will be her guest for a month
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches blood with iron and quinine. It asserts improved color, appetite, and energy, suitable for children, and notes its malarial and grip germ-destroying effects. The price listed is 60 cents.
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