Thames to advisory P&M Bank names Zeig Wilson
Planters and Merchants State Bank president Jack Kelly announced Co B Thames will leave active director duties on July 1 to take an advisory seat and relocate to Amman Jordan for two years. Two new directors were elected: Joe D Wilson of Hearne Drug Co and Zeig Sheet Metal Works Inc president Leo Zeig, joining existing directors Kelly Kim Florence Emmett Ely and Charles Ferrara.
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Jack Kelly
The
Planters and Merchants State Bank
Co. B. Thames
Bank
Thames
Amman
Jordan
Kelly
Joe D. Wilson
Leo Zeig
Wilson
Hearne
Wilson Drug Company
Hearne Building and Loan Association
Zeig
Zeig Sheet Metal Works, Inc
P&m Bank
Kim Florence
Emmett Ely
Charles Ferrara
Little League Results and Upcoming Games at Hearne
Dodgers beat Braves 8 to 2 on June 23 while June 24 saw Cards 12 Giants 2. Giants routed Braves 19 to 2 on June 27 and Cards 5 Redlegs 2. June 28 Colts crushed Braves 17 to 0. Upcoming games include Cards vs Dodgers June 30 Giants vs Redlegs July 1 Dodgers vs Redlegs July 4 Colts vs Cards July 5 Dodgers vs Giants Redlegs vs Braves at 7:30 p.m. at Hearne Lions Club Diamond.
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Giants
Braves
Redlegs
Colts
Dodgers
Hearne Lions Club
Moody Couple Vacation in Groveton This Week
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moody spent the week in Groveton. Rainfall figures for June and prior years are listed, with 1966 at 233, 1965 at 49.3, 1964 at 32.7, and 1963 at 229.
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J. H. Moody
Groveton
Hearne Rebels extend league lead with win over Caldwell Hornets
The undefeated Hearne Rebels defeated Caldwell 12 to 2 last Monday to push their league lead to three games with four remaining. Pete Martin homered and singled against the Hornets as Ignacio Vaca pitched the complete game for his fifth league win, giving up four runs all season.
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Hearne Rebels
Caldwell Hornet
Cameron
Pete Martin
Hornets
Ignacio Vaca
Vaca
Air Force eases reenlistment for former servicemen
Air Force officials announced sweeping changes to enlistment rules for former service members. Eligible veterans from Army Navy Marines Coast Guard or Air Force can reenlist after breaks up to 24 months while keeping rank. Recruiters can guarantee base of choice and up to 30 days advance leave. Contact MSgt Balmain at 822-3061 or visit Room 9 Bryan Post Office.
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Air Force
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Msgt
Balmain
Bryan Post Office
Hearne Chamber recommends business closing dates
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce trade development committee urges Hearne businesses to close for Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 3 Thanksgiving November 24 Christmas December 28 and New Year January 2 1967. Local businesses already announced closure Monday July 4 in observance of the national holiday.
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Trade Development Committee
The
Hearne Chamber of Commerce A5
Hearne
Rabid Skunk Reported In Hearne Prompting Warnings
Pr R H Brock announced that a skunk found in Hearne last week tested rabid per a report from Austin. The Hearne veterinarian urges residents to keep away from skunks and to monitor pets closely for signs of rabies.
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R. H. Brock
Hearne
Austin
Program Meets Twice Weekly at Blackshear School Gym
The West Side Recreation Program will meet twice weekly in the Blackshear School Gymnasium on Tuesdays and Fridays. Indoor games include basketball and volleyball. Pupils must wear tennis shoes or socks. regular shoes are not allowed on the floor.
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West Side Recreation Program
Blackshear School
Ministers Share Sunday's Hearne Service
A group of Hearne ministers will alternate holding Sunday afternoon services at 3:30 at the Hearne Housing Authority Civic Center off Davis Street. The ministers named are Reverends James Schratt Warren F Merritt C T Zweifel Douglas Meyer and Bernard Neville.
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Hearne
Hearne Housing Authority
Davis Street
James Schratt
Warren F. Merritt
C. T. Zweifel
Douglas Meyer
Bernard Neville
Sisters visit and relatives converge in Hearne
Mrs Myrtle Bailey hosted Monday with sisters Mrs Olive Thompson of Houston and Mrs Julian Burnett of Cameron as guests. Miss Donna Sue Hoyt visited Bishop relatives. Mrs J C Lockett of Galveston stayed in Hearne with Mr and Mrs H M Dotson and Mrs Lillie Lockett Cohn over the weekend.
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Myrtle Bailey
Olive Thompson
Houston
Julian Burnett
Cameron
Donna Sue Hoyt
Bishop
J. C. Lockett
Galveston
Hearne
H. M. Dotson
Lillie Lockett Cohn
Holt family vacation visit noted for May trip
W W M Holt Jr and his children Bill and Cathy recently enjoyed a vacation visit in May with his parents Mr and Mrs W M Holt.
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W.W. M. Holt Jr
Bill
Cathy
Mrs
W. M. Holt
Mushinski Family Visitors From Three States
The Mushinski household hosts relatives including Bill Mushinski of Ontario California and Vernon Mushinski with grandson David Mushinski of Detroit Michigan visiting Mrs and Mrs Will Mushinski at their home.
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Will Mushinski
Bill Mushinski
Ontario
Calif
Vernon Mushinski
David Mushinski
Detroit
Mich
Return From Girls State Return From Girls State
Pat Lafferty Elaine Ely and Verdie Ruth Malone returned home Saturday from Austin where they attended the 1966 bluebonnet Girls State session. Malone ran for Attorney General and was appointed by the governor as Commissioner of Texas State Highway. Lafferty chaired precinct I for the National Party and served on state affairs and platform committees. Ely sought Tax Assessor Collector and served on state affairs and platform committees. All attended as delegates of local organizations in Hearne.
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Pat Lafferty
Elaine Ely
Verdie Ruth Malone
Austin Ware
American Tlezion
Bluebonnet
Texas
City E
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Hearne
Hearne Parent Teacher Association
National Party
City B
Senate
Girls State
Hearne Rotary Club
Onion Harvest Ends Near Hearne After Five Weeks
Hearne area onion farmers John Nigliazzo and Sam Degelia report completion of a five week harvest in Brazos River bottom. Yields averaged 250 sacks per acre with some fields over 390 sacks. Direct seed planting reduced time and cost versus transplanting. Bob Allen Vegetable Company ships the onions by truck and rail nationwide and to Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Wood Switch Gin
John Nigliazzo
Tony Nigliazzo
Bob Allen
Raymondville
Sheipment
United States
Brazos River
Sam Degelia
Hearne
Bob Allen Vegetable Company of
Canada
Puerto Rico
George Pharis Installed Hearne Lions Club President
George Pharis was installed as president of the Hearne Lions Club at Tuesday luncheon. Officers include Al Roberts and Tim Barnett as vice presidents, Mike Corwin secretary treasurer, Gene Hill tail twister, and N A Dickey lion tamer. Directors are Ed Priestly Jack Kelly John Orts Nick Turnham Jr W S Hoyt Jr and Dr Bill Doherty. Bill Palmos served as installing officer and the club presented a token of appreciation to retiring president Dr Doherty.
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George Pharis
Hearne Lions Club
al Roberts
Tim Barnett
Mike Corwin
Gene Hill
N. A. Dickey
Ed Priestly
Jack Kelly
John Orts
Nick Turnham Jr
W. S. Hoyt Jr
Bill Doherty
Bill Palmos
Club
Dr. Doherty
Mrs Huey Returns From Hawaiian Islands Vacation
Mrs. Lloyd Huey has returned home from an enjoyable eleven day tour of the Hawaiian Islands after a vacation jet trip to the scenic area.
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Lloyd Huey
Hawaiian Islands
Potatoes Yield About 100 Sacks Per Acre At Hearne Bra zos River
Hearne area potato harvest yields about 160 sacks per acre in the Brazos River bottoms according to growers Sam Degelia and Ben Perrone. With over 100 acres planted, less than half harvested by June 24, they expect completion in two weeks if weather stays favorable. Degelia notes this is the second year of commercial potatoes here and that acreage may grow, pending market development and crop familiarization. Utilities include aid from Texas A&M horticulturist Bruce Perry and researcher James Tynan. 400,000 pounds of Kennebeck potatoes from 40 acres have already shipped via Acme Produce of Waco.
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Brazos River
Hearne
Sam Degelia
Ben ‘Perrone
Degelia
Sam Degelia Jr
Kennebeck
Acme Produce Company
Waco
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Zeig, Wilson
Boris Karloff
Walt Disney
Julie Andrews
Dick van Dyke
Tarzan
Teenage League
Rebels
Kenny Johnson
Navasota
Bob Jones
Martin
Johnson
Hawthorne
Batson
Sweet
Bulloo
Hearne Democrat
Nigliazzo
Lions Prox
Bruce Pertry
Texas A&m University
James A. Tynan
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
College Station
Perry
Munday
Knox County
Brazos
Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen
Tynan
Degella
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