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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Emma Broadus died Friday in Hearne after years of illness. Born July 9 1886 she was 85 years 11 months 8 days. Funeral services were held June 19 at Heartfield Chapel with Rev M E Smith officiating. Burial in Suggs Cemetery. Survived by four sons, three daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, six brothers and four sisters.
Miss Patricia Lafferty, attendee of Bluebonnet Girls State in Austin and delegate from the Hearne Parent Teacher Association, was elected chairman of Precinct One in Groovey County by the Nat Party during the officers’ election. She is daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Lafferty and attended the Legion Auxiliary sponsored event.
Houseguests of Mrs L E Weber this week include her daughter in law and children Mrs L E Weber Jr David Diane and Don of Alice and her sister Mrs A J Buckley Jr of Sulphur Louisiana visiting in Hearne while her son Andy attends Baylor Summer Camp in Waco Mr Buckley is expected to join them for the weekend.
Mrs. O F Britton expresses gratitude to friends, business staff, nurses, and Dr Fleming at Searcy Fleming Hospital for kindness during illness. prayers, flowers, and cards brought comfort.
The State of Texas seeks fee simple title to an easement across Robertson County lands. Special Commissioners set hearing for July 25, 1966 at 2:00 PM in Franklin. Notice to numerous Scaggs and Turner heirs and related defendants with detailed tract descriptions and required written answers by July 25.
In Mumford School District a June 11 bond election yielded 30 votes with 23 tallied by last week’s Democrat. Community notes mention visits by Teague residents, Gulf States Utilities line work over two months, and recent guest sightings. Local rainfall, crop dusting, and plane activity affected crops as rains varied across area.
Sherry Ann Wilson spends a week in Houston staying with Patty Smith and the Smiths Mr and Mrs Richard Smith during the visit.
Visiting relatives gathered at Mrs Faye Moore home over the weekend. D V Wilson and Scott and Mark Wilson of Corsicana joined Mr and Mrs Richard Smith and daughters Patty and Tammy of Houston. Tammy Wynn stayed longer in Hearne with her grandmother.
Miss Betty Birdwell salutatorian of Hearne High School 1966 was awarded a $500 Houston Endowment Scholarship by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. She placed fourth in the state Interscholastic League ready writing contest and plans a teaching career after UT. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Birdwell.
Mrs John E McQuade left Monday for Detroit Michigan after visiting with her mother Mrs D H Harrigan who has returned to her Hearne home from a Marlin hospital.
Mrs. D. H. Harrigan expresses gratitude to friends for thoughtfulness and love shown during her stay in a Marlin hospital. She notes sincere appreciation for the kindness received. The message concludes with thanks from Mrs. Harrigan.
Public court notice sets a 53.75 acre land tract description near State Highway 6 and a 42 day deadline for written answer by July 23 1966. Proceedings in Emmett Dee as WITNESS OUR HAND: June 2 1966. Special Committees signatories H C Kelly Billy Hai Guy Cha
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