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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
Edited by Mrs. F R Pugh the Hearne Chamber of Commerce presents a civic declaration affirming belief in a government by the people and the principles of freedom equality justice and humanity, honoring patriots and defending the flag and constitution.
The Chamber of Commerce directors met in regular session last Tuesday night. Several board members were reelected to serve another term as the group discussed ongoing projects and community plans.
A tonic promotes energy and vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims to color cheeks, boost appetite, and strengthen the body. Promoted as iron and quinine suspended in syrup, it appeals as pleasant for children and emphasizes malaria and grip germ destruction. Price 60 cents.
A working quorum and several interested members attended with routine business. The main issue discussed was a proposed bond election for good roads. Committee plans are not yet matured but will be announced in this column next week. The secretary was granted a leave of absence for two weeks for cataract surgery. The board adjourned subject to the president's call during summer. meetings will occur as needed, with committees handling chamber activities and the president supervising the column in the secretary's absence.
Trade Day was a distinct success and encouraging to the committee. Equipment for future events is paid for and ready. For July, the prize list will be published next week. An old fiddlers contest is proposed, with the greased poles still standing and no bell rung yet. The boys are invited to try again as five dollars is the reward. Lookout for the prize list next week.
The world's champion typist Geo L Hossfeld of New York City visited Tyler Texas April 18 1922 to demonstrate typing speed at 136 wpm for an hour and discuss how to improve speed and accuracy. He commended the college equipment and teaching, urged students to pursue business education, and offered praise for courteous treatment and future visits. The college invites applicants to inquire about General Business Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and other courses, noting lower time to completion and cheaper board in Tyler.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for frequent nasal catarrh and colds in the head. It claims internal action through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions, with circulars available and the firm F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs I D Hall chaperoned a happy party of children at the city park grand stand on Thursday afternoon with games and a lunch. An out of town guest was Miss Frances Eva Smith of Houston. Prof Hubert Evelyn Bray of Houston, a Rice Institute mathematics instructor, attends.
Mr and Mrs G D Martin were honored guests as they prepared to relocate to Marlin. On Wednesday evening N P Wimberly hosted three tables of forty two in their Oxford apartments. After lively games a cream and cake refreshment course followed. Guests included Dr and Mrs H W Cummings Mr and Mrs M W Carson Mr and Mrs Judd Collier Mrs Oliver Hudson and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wimberly.
Hearne friends announce the marriage of Leila Love, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robin Marshall Johnson, to Victor Maurice Hill. The ceremony took place Saturday June 10, 1922 in Jacksonville Florida at Home Narcoossee Florida.
Mrs W H Bivin led twelve pupils in a Tuesday afternoon recital from four to five thirty at her residence. The varied program delighted patrons and neighbors who attended with cream and cake served afterward. Performers included Elizabeth Teeling Merle Rozelle Eleanor Ely Clemmie Cummings Elizabeth Easterwood Margaret New Maurice Matthews Vaughn Carson Lois Calloway Lola Mooney Libbie Hall and Dorothy Bivin.
Frances Eva Smith of Houston was complimented by Leta Proctor at a matinee for twelve girls at the Queen Theater showing The Woman God Changed. Afterward they went to Cullier's for cream and cakes with dainty embroidered centerpieces and pink bonbon baskets.
Adaline Schultz hosted a Middy Club Friday afternoon with sewing and fancy work. Guests included Alice and Mavis Alexander who recited verses and rhymes. Mrs Schultz photographed the group for Adaline's California home. A cream and cake refreshment was served. Frances Eva Smith of Houston attended as an out of town guest.
Announcement states Miss Gertrude Boxley of Houston is engaged to be married. The brief notice notes the forthcoming ceremony and confirms the couple’s intent to wed, reflecting social news of a Houston household.
Ben Nabours, longtime Model Bakery manager, left Cameron for Calvert where he bought a bakery with modern equipment. The Cameron Enterprise notes his positive prospects and welcomes his business move while confirming Nabours and partner Wehle have opened a Calvert branch bakery and advertise locally.
A Franklin Texas publisher seeks to please readers by asking what to cut from the paper. Readers urge removing crimes, accidents, politics, funny pictures, editorials, sports, and theater. He finally says he will cut out himself, closing the shop to pursue a saxophone career.
Advertisement offers a scholarship for sale at Tyler College and promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative for habitual constipation. Claims relief with daily use for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action and notes pleasant taste at 60 cents per bottle.
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