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Newspaper

Hearne Democrat

Location

Hearne, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

3

Miss Cobb Weds Donald Oliver in Calvary Baptist Church

Miss Johnnie Lou Cobb daughter of Ellis and Mrs Cobb of Richmond and Donald Oliver son of Buford Oliver of Hearne exchanged nuptial vows at eight o clock Friday evening at Calvary Baptist Church The Rev C C Larrison officiated The bride wore a white peau de soie street length dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage Attendants included Joyce MacMillan maid of honor and Lester Oliver best man After a short wedding trip they will reside in Hearne where he works for the Texas Highway Department. The ceremony drew family members from Franklin Bryan Angleton Houston Austin and nearby communities.

Johnnie Lou Cobb Ellis Cobb Richmond Franklin Donald Oliver Buford Oliver Hearne Calvary Baptist Church C. C. Larrison Joyce MacMillan Lester Oliver Lamar Consolidated High School Oliver Wester Okla Texas Highway Department Sharon Wanda Stanley Oliver Tom Couch Linda Earl Cobb Frances Treece Bobby Scasta Alan Wayne Bryan Roy Cobb Lester Roberts Jo Ann Angleton Gene Meadors Houston Mary Lee Fincher Austin

Shirley Barnett Is Twelve-Years-Old

A birthday party for Shirley Jean Barnett marked her twelfth birthday at her parents home. Guests included Stephen Barnett Patsy and Wanda Adena Davis and Mrs Ruth Wootan. Activities featured lawn baseball gifts candles and a chocolate birthday cake with green decorations and twelve candles. Cokes bubble gum and balloons accompanied the celebration.

Shirley Jean Barnett Obert L. Barnett Shirley Stephen Barnett Patsy Wanda Adena Davis Ruth Wootan

Local OES Chapter Installs Officers in Hearne

Hearne Chapter 723 Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Lodge Hall at eight o'clock Saturday evening June 9 to install its new officers. Installing officers included Mrs. Evelyn Colson and Mrs. Juanita Tippit, with Mrs. Lorraine Cox as organist. Worthy Matron Zella Childers and Worthy Patron John Childers led the ceremony, followed by a social hour for 54 members and guests. Special guest was Edna Earl Duke of the Grand Chapter Credentials Committee.

Hearne Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Lodge Lisa Guilliame W. L. Ditto Evelyn Colson Marshall Juanita Tippit Thelma Crowder Lorraine Cox Temple Golda Beane Zella Childers John Childers Florine Turner Mable Brown Mayme Ditto Minnie Ola Little Mattie Earl McCoslin Frances Baker Marshal Lucille McPhail Barbara Martin Adah Jimmie Lee Huey Ruth Louise Suggs Esther Dorothy Doherty Martha Victoria Boswell Electa Mae Sawyer Walter Ditto McPhail Miss Guilliame Tippit E. H. Crowder Childers Turner Ditto

Tribute Paid to Windham Family by Grace Methodist Church

Grace Methodist Church groups honored Rev. and Mrs. John Windham for their years of service before the Windhams move to Houston. The affectionate tribute noted appreciation from several church organizations and referenced their planned relocation Thursday to establish their new home.

Grace Methodist Church John Windham Houston

Church honors departures with gifts and tributes

The church choir gave a silver tray to mark a remembrance on Wednesday. Mrs. Windham received jewelry from the Woman's Society of Christian Service on Tuesday. Steve was gifted by the Junior Sunday School Class for his departure. Miss Linda Windham received many tokens of esteem from friends as they said farewell.

Windham Woman's Society of Christian Service Steve Linda Windham

Courtesy Honors Roy R Davis Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Roy R. Davis hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband on Friday evening June 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Halbert Hanson. The menu featured barbecued chicken on the lawn with birthday cake and coffee for dessert. Attending were the Hansons, their family, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Moord and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chappell and family, who later attended the Little League game.

Roy R. Davis Halbert Hanson Hansons Billy Moord Oscar Chappell

Jo Ann Cortemelia Birthday Party Honored At Home

Jo Ann Cortemelia was feted by her parents Mr and Mrs James Cortemelia on June 4 for her ninth birthday at their home. A spring themed cake with rose butterfly dove and nine candles topped the refreshment table while outdoor games and chocolate cake with punch followed a lace cloth and lilac napkin setup. Relatives and friends including Mrs John Cuchia Mrs William Corona and Linda Collette Jr attended. Debra Davis sent wishes.

Jo Ann Cortemelia James Cortemelia Tony Cortemelia Joe Collette John Cuchia William Corona Linda Tony Jr Ned Cortemelia Luke Joe Collette Jr Julie Tonn Linda Kleiber Margaret Mary Denena Virginia Campise Wanda Wooten Margaret Griffin Vita Theresa Salvaggio Bobby Mangold Domonic Salvaggio Reneé Deal Rusty Hornsby Bryant Spence Larry Grant Patricia Chappell Lucille Morehead Sharon Kerns Debra Davis

Navy officer on leave visits Mathis family

Kirk C. Mathis, on leave from the Navy, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. David C. Mathis during a respite from duty. The visit highlights family time for a service member stationed away from home.

Kirk C. Mathis Navy Tigma Mrs David C. Mathis

W. H. Ely Family Holds Annual Reunion in Hearne

Family members gathered in Hearne for their annual Ely reunion with a barbecue at Ely Lake on Saturday. Out of town attendees included Billy Ely from Columbus Ohio C B Thames Jr and family from Bismarck ND W R Stephens Mrs L C Mundt and others from Dallas G C Lincoln Jr and family from Houston and additional relatives from Austin Caldwell Big Spring and other Texas cities.

W. H. Ely Hearne Ely Lake Billy Ely Columbus Ohio C. B. Thames Jr Bismarck N. Dakota W. R. Stephens L. C. Mundt Franklin Jackson Dallas William Erwin Mike Moore Ed Bluestein Jr G. C. Lincoln Jr Houston G. C. Lincoln Corpus Christi Ed Bluestein Austin L. D. Hancock Caldwell

Calvary W M U Holds Royal Service at Church

Ten members of the Calvary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Union attended a Royal Service program on The Way Of Righteousness In Pakistan led by Mrs. Lindon Bishop. Assistance came from Mrs. H O Mathis Doris Payne Elmer Bates H L Murphy W W Morehead W R Steele and Mr C Larrison prayers by Mrs. Elmer Bates and Mrs. Tom Childress. Business session followed and dismissal by Mrs. Mike Murphy.

Woman's Missionary Union Calvary Baptist Church Pakistan Lindon Bishop H. O. Mathis Doris Payne Elmer Bates H. L. Murphy W. W. Morehead W. R. Steele Larrison Tom Childress Mike Murphy

Wedding Attended by Mrs Lynn Johnson in New London

Mrs. Lynn Johnson attended the wedding of her nephew Tommy Jones and Miss Selwyn Murphy at First Methodist Church in New London on Saturday evening. The reception followed at the church parlor. Parents are Mr and Mrs Claude Murphy of New London and Mr and Mrs Glen S Jones of New London, formerly of Hearne.

Lynn. Johnson Tommy Jones Selwyn Murphy First Methodist Church New London Claude Murphy Glen S. Jones Hearne

Anita Green Circle In T. T. Barnett Home

The Anita Green Circle of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Barnett's home for a morning mission study. Guests arrived at 9:30 as cake and punch were served. Mrs. O. F. Britton led prayer, Mrs. Bryan Russ presented the program on "The Beginning of Communism," and Mrs. Knox John, a visitor, closed with benediction.

Anita Green Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church T. T. Barnett O. F. Britton Bryan Russ Knox John

Pakistan Is Viewed At Royal Service at First Baptist Church

The Mary Ann Anderson Circle presented a Royal Service program on the theme The Ways of Righteousness in Pakistan at the First Baptist Church last Wednesday. Sunbeams sang Jesus Shall Reign, with meditations by Robert Smith and Mark Ballard, and T H Carswell led in prayer for missionaries. Members dressed in native attire illustrated Pakistan’s people and language while Mrs Hoyt noted a poster about the missionary the circle honors Mrs Anderson and her Argentina-based family sent a recent letter. The Girl’s Auxiliary and Young Woman’s Auxiliary aided, ending with How Long Must We Wait.

Pakistan Mary Ann Anderson First Baptist Church Robert Smith Mark Ballard T. H. Carswell W. S. Hoyt Jr East Pakistan Walter Smith Leon Wilson Elmer Stubbs G. O. Richardson H. M. Dotson Hoyt Anderson Justice Anderson Argentina Girl’s Auxiliary J. D. Fleetwood Young Woman’s Auxiliary B. K. Doherty

Altar Society Holds Monthly Meeting at St Marys Church

Members of the Altar Society at St Marys Catholic Church met in the Parish Annex on Wednesday June 6 with Mrs William Corona presiding at 9 30 am After opening prayers reports on the Diocesan Council Convention were given Altar care for June assigned to Mrs P A Perrone and Mrs E F Grimm Delegates from the parish attended the Catholic Women’s Retreat at St Edwards in Austin last weekend Attendees were Mrs Frank DeStefano Mrs Ray Meier Mrs Luke Scamardo and Mrs Joe Reistino Benedictory prayer was led by Mrs Otten Mrs Lynn Johnson visited New London last weekend as guest of her brother Mr Glen S Jones and family

Altar Society St. Mary’s Catholic Church William Corona M. M. Otten Diocesan Council P. A. Perrone E. F. Grimm St. Edwards Austin Frank DeStefano Ray Meier Luke Scamardo Joe Reistino Otten Lynn Johnson New London Glen S. Jones

Wheelock News Reflects Rain and Community Visitors

Five inches of rain revived local farming as grasses respond to growth. Local families, including the Pruitts in Louisiana and the Saxons in Boerne, visited relatives while others traveled to Austin and Tyler. Preacher Rev. Townes Windham’s departure disappointed the community. baptists and Methodists expressed gratitude with offerings. A large gathering in Waco and a park picnic connected the Marsh and Whittington families across Texas.

D. Townes Windham Pearlie Marsh Hayden Marsh Eugene, Marsh California Waco Whittingtons Porterfields Jim Marsh Temple Wheelock E. G. Marsh Houston

Scasta Reunion At Community Center Held On Sunday

Mrs J E Jackson Wheelock presided as the Scasta reunion gathered at the community center. Mr and Mrs Joe Scasta were parents to nine living children with many descendants present. Dr Novasod shared Antarctic expedition photos and promised a repeat next year.

J. E. Jackson Wheelock Scasta Community Center Joe Scasta Novasod Anarctic

Thanking Friends for Thoughtful Support During Illness

A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to friends for their thoughtful acts during an illness, highlighting the sender’s deep thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown.

Ted Ford Reelected to B P C A Director Post

Ted Ford of Rosebud was reelected to his second three year term on the Bryan Production Credit Association board. He won over two opponents at the 28th annual meeting and barbecue luncheon at Allen Academy in Bryan. Holdover directors William Forrest J H Stockton Walton Hall and Garwood Gerdes were also reelected. The association reported loans of 63 373 000 since 1933 with losses amounting to 0 1 percent.

Tea Ford Rosebud Bryan William Forrest Midway J. H. Stockton Walton Hall Calvert Garwood Gerdes Giddings Drumwright

Wheelock Bible School In Session

Wheelock Vacation Bible School is in session this week with 20 to 25 children attending. Teachers include Mildred Miller J L Huskey Pearlie Marsh Wayne Morgan W D McDonald W C Scasta Jr Joe Scasta and Wayne Smith.

J. E. Jackson Wheelock Vacation Bible School Mildred Miller J. L. Huskey Pearlie Marsh Wayne Morgan W. D. McDonald W. C.scasta Jr Joe Scasta Wayne Smith

Stine and Lockett family visit in Altus Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs S I Stine of Altus Oklahoma spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs H E Lockett. Stine is a former Hearne High School Band director and music director at the First Baptist Church.

S. l. Stine Altus Okla H. E. Lockett Stine Hearne High School First Baptist Church

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The Hearne Democrat News Miss Cobb Shirley Barnett OES Hanson's Meats Market Street Patricia Watson Melvin Roy Cornelius Rich Watson Malcolm A. Cornelius Roy ‘R. Davis Calvary W. M. U the Sunbeams Donald McLeroy Jesus Wheelock News By L. K. J J. C. Pruitt Louisiana Gerald Saxon Boerne John Somerville George Harrison Fred Dunn Scott Dunn B. F. Hooks Killough C. C. Giles Buie Tyler Bud Jones McGowen Lil White Jesse Miller Lil Almeria Dunn Normangee Mrs. Shannon Ted Ford McNeill Drumwright H. P. Dansby Jr J. K. Frankliw P. L. Barron Stockton, Hall Wheelock Bible School Robertson County Office of Joe Carl Willis Wyatt’s Restaurant South Market Street James Cafe
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