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Newspaper

Hearne Democrat

Location

Hearne, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

4

Tea Honoring Mrs. Glenn Ford Before Dallas Move

A Hearne Tea hosted by Mrs. Jack Ramsay and others honored Mrs. Glenn Ford and welcomed her family before they move to Dallas. Dozens of local guests attended, signing the register and enjoying petit fours, pink carnations, and light refreshments in a formal yet informal gathering.

Dee Weatherford James Jones James McGrew Bill Palmes George Pharis Emmett Ely Jr Frank Herbert Wayne McCormick Frank Behrens Robert H. Putz Thomas Mayfield Pete T. Scamardo Jerry Kuehler Leon Denenu Charles Mills Jin. Florence

Winsome Class Meeting At T T Barnett Home

The June 5 gathering of the Winsome Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Barnett. Teacher Mrs. Elmer Bates opened with prayer, and Mrs. FE. M. McNeel presided. Reports were given including a financial report by Mrs. Dora Davison. Guest speaker Mrs. T. A. Searcy read poems and led a Bible quiz. Prayers closed the session, followed by refreshments.

T. T. Barnett First Baptist Church Elmer Bates FE. M. McNeel Dora Davison T. A. Searcy L. D. Carter

Estes Family Reunion Held At Carlegis Home In Hearne

Members of the J T Estes family gathered Sunday June 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs M J Carlegis in Hearne for a reunion. Attendees included J C Estes of San Bernardino California Harold Sharp of Grapevine Don Estes and daughters Donna and Diane H G Locklear and son Robby H A Estes and Don Mike of Hearne. The day featured reminiscences of childhood and group photos followed by a large noon meal of barbecue fried chicken potato salad beans relishes hot garlic bread and desserts with iced tea. The Estes family planned further visiting time with Mr and Mrs J C Estes staying on with his sister and Mr Carlegis.

J.T. Estes M. J. Carlegis Hearne J. C. Estes San Bernardino Calif Harold Sharp Grapevine Don Estes Donna Diane Highlands H. G. Locklier Robby Eagle Lake H. A. Estes Don. Mike

Mrs J W Horlock Hosts Feminine Anglers Club Luncheon

Mrs J W Horlock entertained the Feminine Anglers Club at a covered dish luncheon on Monday June 9 at her home. The menu featured shrimp gumbo and chicken with mushrooms served buffet style, with desserts of angel cake and fresh strawberries. Summer roses and candy dishes decorated the rooms as guests visited and reminisced over old photographs with refreshments of cookies and chilled drinks. Attending were Mrs KE F Grimm Mrs J M Dorrell Mrs A E Malone Mrs P J Haas Mrs L W Perkins Mrs E W Luke Mrs A M Cotropia Mrs C P Henry and Mrs J P Allen.

J. W. Horlock KE. F. Grimm J. M. Dorrell A. E. Malone P. J

Sunshine Club Meeting in Hearne Community Center

The Sunshine Club held its regular meeting at Hearne Community Center on June 12 with a 2:30 pm roll call and a Bible verse. Mrs. Tarver led the scripture from St Luke, followed by a poem by Mrs. Ramby. A business report on illnesses prompted a vote to send beer cards and bereavement card, then prayers and refreshments for eleven members and one visitor.

Sunshine Club Hearne Juanita Tarver St. Luke W. D. Ramby Lucille Kerns

Miss Hazel Russell Shower Honoree Before July Wedding

Miss Hazel Russell was feted at a Saturday afternoon miscellaneous bridal shower from two to four at First Baptist Church Educational Building. Co hosts included Effie Rambo, E A Pursley, George Sisson, Jimmy Timmons, Beverly Utecht, Mary Stark, C R Deal Jr, and E G Ellis with her mother R C Russell greeting guests. Out of town attendees included Mrs R A Smith of Bryan and Mildred Miller of Wheelock. a previous shower was held in Farmersville at Sandra McClain's home with Elaine Russell attending.

Nettie Armstrong Midland Linda Laois Pugh Belton D. Rasco J. P. Stephens Hearne Southwest Memorial Baptist Church Hazel Russell Vernon Johnson First Baptist Church Effie Rambo of Benchley E. A. Pursley George Sisson Jimmy Timmons Beverly Utecht Mary Stark C. R. Deal Jr E. G. Ellis R. C. Russell Gene Russell Ron Ellis Stark Miss Russell R. A. Smith Bryan Mildred Miller Wheelock Sandra McClain Farmersville Elaine Russell

When a Jest Marriage Stops Being a Joke

A playful teenage stunt leads to a formal wedding that courts later nullify as a true marriage. Judges stress that mere words or private arrangements cannot erase a valid union, while a “trial marriage” still held legal standing. Written by Will Bernard for a public service feature.

American Bar Asociation The State Bar of Texas Will Bernard

Osborne Family Visit From Atlanta Georgia

Mr and Mrs Charles Osborne Jr and children Charles II Caren Colin and Cynthia of Atlanta Georgia visit the home of Mrs Marion E Smith and her husband in Atlanta.

Charles Osborne Jr Charles Iit, Caren, Colin and Cynthia of Lanta Georgia Marion E. Smith

Water Rights Commission Sets Recording Deadline for Claims

The Texas Water Rights Commission on Friday announced a recording deadline under the 1967 Water Rights Adjudication Act. Water users not claiming under a certified filing or state permit must record by September 1, with domestic and livestock watering users exempt. Failure to record will extinguish the claim. Forms and details are available from the Texas Water Rights Commission, Box 12396, Capitol Station, Austin.

Texas Water Rights Commission Commission Capitol Station Austin

Services Monday For R. M. Cosby

Funeral services for Rufus Miree Cosby a Milam County native were held Monday June 16 at 2 pm from Graze United Methodist Church Hearne officiated by Rev Ellwood W Brown Interment was in Pebble Grove Cemetery Maysfield with Luckey Funeral Home Rockdale in charge Pallbearers named Cosby survived by widow daughter and three sons plus grandchildren and siblings in Cameron Cameron Galveston Yarrenchon Texas City Milford San Antonio and other places World War I veteran born April 25 1897 married December 5 1929 in Buffalo

Rufus Miree Cosby Milam County United Methodist Church Hearne Ellwood W. Brown Pebble Grove ‘Cemetery Maysfield Paillips Luckey Funeral Home Rockdale Niley J. Smith Jrr Otto Whiteley Clifford Whiteley Michael Whiteley Lester Turner Walter White Mr. Cosby Houston Tommie Haze Shelton Buffalo Cosby June Coker Rusk James B. Cosby David Charles Cosby Lela Gann Helen Turner Cameron Irene Ford Galveston Ida Ford Yarrechton Ben Cosby Texas City Virgie Cosby Milford J. C. Cosby San Antonio

Two Hearnite Aides Earn Air Force Flying Safety Plaque

T/Sgt. Gordon L. McWilliams and Al/c Larry W. Sessums assisted the 4780th Air Defense Wing at Peran AFS Sherman, helping the unit earn the Air Force Flying Safety Plaque after 80,000 accident free flying hours in 24 months. McWilliams, an instrument training specialist, is a Hearne High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. Lige McWilliams of Hearne. his wife Sandra is the daughter of Mrs. Pauline Richardson of San Angelo. Sessums, an aircraft mechanic, also a Hearne High graduate, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sessums of Hearne.

Gordon L. McWilliams Larry W. Sessums Air Force McWilliams Sessums 4780Th Air Defense Wing Peran Afs3 Sherman Hearne High School Lige McWilliams Hearne Sandra Pauline Richardson Tyler Street San Angelo Sessams Hearne High J. E. Sessams

Bereaved Cosby Family thanks Grace Church helpers

The family of Rufus M Cosby extends thanks to friends and neighbors the Dorcas Class and Grace Methodist Church for food and warmth during their recent bereavement. Mrs Tomsvie Harel Cosby 16 Itp.

Rufus M. Cosby Dorcas Grace Methodist Church Tomsvie Harel Cosby

James W. Gunter Now In Vietnam

James W. Gunter, son of Mrs. L. Gunter of Franklin, serves with the Third Battalion First Marine Regiment in the First Marine Division in Vietnam. The unit conducts large scale operations against the Viet Cong and participates in company and platoon sweeps to locate infiltrators. They also run civic action projects to help Vietnamese communities build wells, bridges, and schools with support from the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund.

James W. Gunter L. Gunter Franklin First Marine Regiment First Marine Division Vietnam Gunter Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund

Attending Funeral of Rufus M Cosby in Hearne

Friends and out of town relatives attended the funeral for Rufus M Cosby at Grace United Methodist Church in Hearne on Monday. Attendees included Joyce Davenport and children Karen and Ken of La Marque, Galveston and Houston residents, Dallas and Cameron area families, and others from Texas City, San Antonio, Buckholis, Rockdale, Austin, Seguin, Luling, Galveston, and Houston.

Rufus M. Cosby Grace United Methodist Church Hearne Joyce Davenport Karen Ken la Marque Carol Dozier Fauline Overly Galveston Christine Bay Houston J. D. Kelly Dallas B. R. Allbritton Corsicana Bessie Allbritton Buffalo Joey Corby San Antonio Baron Gan Watter Ford Galveden Joe Ford Yarrelton James B. Cosby and Sons

New Cars Registered in Robertson County Spotlight

Robertson County Courthouse News lists names of buyers and cities across Bryan, Bremond, Calvert, College Station, Hearne, Pearsall, Cameron, Cameron, Dallas, Houston, Lake Jackson, Lucian, Franklin, and other areas for a variety of Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, Mercury, Dodge, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac vehicles. Includes buyers such as Earl Chanzy, M. W. Todd, Hallie Hickman, Elizabeth Lyne, Lee McBride, Darrell Ellison, Clarence Grace, David Bates, Joe Willis, and others.

Maxine Foshee Dallas Buick Darrell Ray Ellison Calvert Chevrolet Ted L. Bosworth Jr Bryan Plymouth Clarence Grace Franklin Clara C. Love Co. Y. Springer Bremond International J. C. Culpepper Cameron Cadillac David N. Bates Hearne Ford Bob Reeves Jr Joe C. Willis Mercury William V W. Hall Jr Houston Deborah Sue Mangold Houton J. A. Bryce Pearsall Grady C. Lee Lake Jackson Dodge Teddy L. Coe College Station Mercury George L. Boenigk Ceasear Carl Chopp Catvect Vernice Boriskie Frank Ramirez Wallace Gritesmann Oldsmobile

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