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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
4
Mrs Frances Foyt acting postmaster announces Mumford Texas will use ZIP code 77867 on all mail starting July 1. Citizens should learn and place the code on returns and use ZIPs from return addresses in answering mail. Example addresses show Mrs Frances Foyt Mumford Texas 77867. Nearby residents and visitors are listed in a flowing community notice.
Hearne High School hosts a Monday tennis registration for ages seven to seventeen as part of the Summer Recreational Program directed by Coach Ken Batson. The week’s overall participation includes 963 in swimming with 111 girls and 119 boys registered. Bench marks include Connie Mack League baseball results, upcoming Rebels schedules, and Bi City Babe Ruth League standings led by coach Bill Sweet with players like Elmo Hawthorne and Kenneth Johnson contributing early season hits and pitching performances.
Wheelock area reports six inches of rain over five days bringing lush pastures and larger peaches. Early Hilly peaches will ripen in coming weeks. figs begin to ripen. Local social notes include Houston visitors, Baylor alumni Europe trip, and community updates. Religious services were led by Rev. George Olson with music by Mrs. Roy Moss and Edith Melton.
Austin report from the Texas Safety Association notes teens who drag on public roads and play reckless games advertise insecurity. TSA advises teens who seek adult acceptance to drive quietly and with skill, reflecting a mature, well-adjusted approach.
In Starlite Ladies League Main Cafe swept a Bryan team as yet unnamed with four wins. Donnie Orts posted a 173 high game and Louise Suggs a 427 high series. Morning Glory League saw Potter's Insurance take three from Market Laundromat while Hanson’s Meats dominated Suzy’s 4–0. Brady’s team won big over Bryan Pepsi Cola. Soneta Hays rolled a 212 game and 509 series, earning 200 and 500 pins.
Mr and Mrs James Hairston with children Tim and Lisa and Mr and Mrs W H Hairston spent last Monday and Tuesday in Many Louisiana touring Hodges Gardens. The trip showcased local scenery and garden displays.
Week's results show June 24 Braves 5 Cards 3 and June 25 Dodgers 1 Giants 0 at Lions Club diamond. Upcoming games list June 28 Braves versus Colts and July 1 Braves versus Dodgers among others.
Over the past weekend Mrs. Carrie Basden and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ribble from Dallas visited. Mr. and Mrs. Yale Swafford of Wharton stayed with Mrs. Virginia Greenwood. Jack Glovers hosted Mr. and Mrs. Max T. Drury of Austin and Mrs. Louise Edgington of Hearne for the weekend.
Former Hearne residents Mr and Mrs T D Frost and their daughter Debbie from Houston spent the latter part of last week visiting friends in Hearne. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Randall Rogers and family.
Recent guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H N Williams included Mr and Mrs Henry Harvey of Chataw Oklahoma Mrs Ruth Williams and daughter Linda Mr and Mrs Henry Pope Mrs Barrington and daughter Barbara all from Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Joe Konceny of College Station.
Scouts of Troop 42 Hearne earned Pioneer Award and placed second in field events and swimming at Camp Strake near Conroe. Members John Bowling Mike Griffin James Garrison Mervin Zeig Larry Zeig earned merit badges and advancement. Zeig Williams and Zmierski led canoe, relay, and swimming results. George Smith and Gene Benarden are Scout Masters. Hearne Rotary sponsors the troop.
Library listings show books checked out during the week ending June 22 and list operating hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Friday 1 to 5 pm, Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 am, and closed Sundays and Mondays.
The family of Vickie Barrera expresses humble gratitude for visits, cards, flowers, food, and gestures of kindness. They extend heartfelt thanks and blessings to all who offered support during their time of sorrow.
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