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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
2
Hearne's urban renewal program moves into the planning stage after a $91352 grant. A 36 block area will undergo surveys and periodic public hearings to define detailed plans. Residents will see specific solutions and may move from misgivings to acceptance as proposals are presented.
Personal column reflects on fakery across society and famous figures. Mentions Franklin D Roosevelt Winston Churchill and social pretensions. Reports on Western Week events Vernon Kerns fiddle contest judge lineup and local appearances by Moore including Dallas and Corpus Christi notes.
Benchley News Today reports a June 23 Henry reunion at Sam Rice home drawing a large crowd from Bryan, Hearne, Houston, and beyond. Names including Henry, Rice, Peyton, Bullock, Haltom, Bowman, and Deason appear among attendees and speakers. Rain arrived during lunch but did not dampen spirits. many photos were taken and plans for next year announced.
Mr and Mrs A J Buckley and son Andy of Sulphur Louisiana arrived mid week to visit Mrs Buckley’s sister Mrs L E Weber recuperating from surgery. Buckley returned to Louisiana. Mrs Buckley and Andy stayed longer in Hearne. Also visiting were City Manager and Mrs Lee Weber Jr of Beeville and their children, and Mr and Mrs Waiton Hall and son John.
Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Bill Murray was cleared by the Travis County grand jury of criminal wrongdoing in his oil investments while serving on the commission. The grand jury found his personal holdings did not influence his regulatory decisions. Murray had resigned amid the conflict of interest questions. Governor Connally had earlier released a report noting Murray earned over 1.6 million dollars from oil investments during his tenure.
Dr. George Huebner landed in a Cessna 195 to inspect his friend’s Tide Products plant progress. Executives flew in from Edinburg to review the new site. A Cessna 320 Sky Knight touts strong single engine performance. one engine out still yields flight. H H Coffield’s DC‑3 dropped in for practice. Once radio work ends, it will stay until a suitable runway is built. The author recalls test flights of many war years. A curious aside ponders unsolved killings and strange mating calls of a local bird species, noting dawn activity and stubborn resettlement behavior.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Pearson announce the reopening of their Exclusive Beauty Salon on the Cameron Highway Tuesday July 2. The business resumes after renovations and will offer standard salon services with a focus on client care and professional grooming.
Mr and Mrs James Hairston and their children Tim and Lisa visited Fort Worth last week and spent time at Six Flags Over Texas, enjoying the park together.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Newell visited Houston last weekend as guests of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Yeatts and children Gordon and Harriett Lou. They were joined by another daughter, Mrs. T. S. Green and children T. S. Jr., David Allen, Jon Dale and Anesta from Asuncion Paraguay for a year in the United States. Gordon and Jon Dale returned to Hearne with their grandparents to visit until this weekend when Mrs. Yeatts and Harriett Lou will come for them.
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