Various Local Notices and Alumni Snippets From Hearne Daily
The Hearne Democrat lists Kemberley Witt born at 11 50 p m February 29 to Mr and Mrs Johnny Witt. Henrys vacationing on Okinawa en route to the States March 10 with stopovers in Honolulu. L L Howard and Weslaco trip with notes on a freeze hurting vegetables. Items mention Roy Dent and Sonny Gibbs in a TCU intersquad game, Bob Jones joining Air Force Academy staff, a silk doll sent to Kathleen Cotropia from Japan, H V Martin recalling Oxford Hotel building, W's cold weather complaints contrasted with Alaska warmth, Dr Charlie Karney returning from Aspen with a knee strain, Julia O Rear asking about a baby centerpiece, Nereen Sowma and Ina Faye Boyle at bank door on Ash Wednesday Texas Independence Day noted, UT Day March 18 for high school seniors, 70th birthday of The Hearne Democrat, and Bank Holiday anniversary remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemberley
Ann Witt
Johnny Witt
C. P. Henry
Okinawa
Lela Henry Smith
States
Honolulu
L. L. Howard
Weslaco
TCU
Roy Dent
Hearne Eagle
Sonny Gibbs
Bob Jones
Eagle
Air Force
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Kathleen Cotropia
Japan
H. V. Martin
Oxford Hotel
Mr. Whatherley
Mr. W
Becky
Bubba Stewart
Alaska
Charlie Karney
Aspen
Colorado
Charlie
Julia O
Franklin
Nereen Sowma
Ina Faye Boyle
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
University of Texas
Hearne Democrat
Weather Rainfall Week Eight Report
A concise summary of rainfall data for the week ending March 8, 1960, noting total precipitation at 7.7 inches and comparing to the prior year’s 47.8 inches. The report highlights rainfall patterns, regional totals, and any significant deviations from average levels.
Hearne Schools Calendar Changes And New Superintendent
The Hearne Independent School District announced G. G. Grant as superintendent on a three year contract starting July 1, succeeding M. E. Jones. Grant, 43, previously led Orchard ISD and has 20 years in education. Hearne calendar shifted after two weather-caused closures. March 18 teacher holiday canceled. Easter unchanged. exams end date moved to May 26 with report cards May 28. Blackshear schools extend two more days with final exams May 26. commencement May 27 for junior high and elementary. report cards and Blackshear commencement May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Grant
Hearne Independent School District
Fred E. Tidemann
M. E. Jones
Grant
Orchard Independent
Turnerville, Texas
Cuufton Junior College
Texas Wesleyan College
Fort Worth
East Texas State College
Commerce
Orchard
Yorktown
Eagle Lake
Hearne
Texas
Waco
Blackshear
Blackshear High School
Stubbs Brothers Sell Businesses to Consolidated Freightways
Stoney M. Stubbs and Volney B. Stubbs confirmed the sale of Frozen Food Express of Dallas and F. F. E. Equipment Co. to Consolidated Freightways Inc. for 906000, subject to ICC approval. Frozen Food Express, a leading refrigerated carrier, posted 1959 revenue above 7 million dollars. both brothers will remain in their posts, with no policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoney M. Stubbs
Frozen Food Express
Dallas
Volney B. Stubbs
F. F. E. Equipment Co
Consolidated Freightways Inc
Menlo Park
Calif
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stubbs Brothers
Stoney Stubbs
Hearne
Hearne First Monday Specials Feature In The Democrat
Hearne merchants promote First Monday Specials in this issue with sales valid Monday March 7. The city offers free parking downtown to ease patron use and avoid ticketing during shopping hours in Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Hearne
Hearne Merchants
Rehearsals For Booger County Minstrels Begin At Hearne
Rehearsals are nightly for the Booger County Minstrels to be staged in Hearne High School Auditorium March 17 and 18 at 8 p m. Directed by Sherry Albritton Band Director with Band Parents Association and Hearne Quarterback Club as sponsors. Proceeds benefit the Hearne High School Band. Elaborate set decorations underway and the cast will be larger than last year. Those interested in joining may contact Roy L Henry Ed Priestly or Jack Ramsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booger County Minstrels
Sherry Albritton
Hearne
Band Parents Association
Hearne Quarterback Club
Hearne High School
Roy L. Henry
Ed Priestly
Jack Ramsay
Cecil L. Jones Appointed Hearne Night Watchman
Cecil L. Jones of Hearne has been appointed to replace the late Frank Hall as Hearne’s night watchman. Jones began duties on March 1 after previously working for a railroad and Bryan Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil L. Jones
Hearne
Frank Hall
Jones
Bryan Air Force Base
Veterinarians Meet In Hearne Bi Monthly Assembly
About thirty members of the Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association gathered in Hearne on Tuesday March 1 for the bi monthly meeting. Hosts were Dr R H Brock and Dr C E Payne of Hearne. Attendees came from Huntsville Brenham Caldwell Cameron Bremond Bryan and College Station. Bee VETS on next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association
Hearne
R. H. Brock
C. E. Payne
Huntsville
Brenham
Caldwell
Cameron
Bremond
Bryan
College Station
Mrs. W. J. Smith Services Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Smith were held at Elliott Baptist Church at 3 30 p m with Rev Jimmy Best pastor of Five Points Baptist Church officiating Interment followed at Elliott Cemetery Heartfield Funeral Home in charge Pallbearers were her nephews Milton Bishop Jesse Bishop Herbert Bishop Marion Bishop Floyd Bishop and Truett Rose She died at her Hearne home after a long illness Born Lottie Bishop in Bishopville August 20 1890 she was 69 years seven months and seven days old She married William J. Smith on October 16 1907 and they lived near Hearne most of their lives Mr Smith died in 1957 Survivors include three sons Roy H Smith Houston and Jesse C Smith Marion E Smith Baytown three daughters Mrs Otho Davis Elliott Mrs Claude Armstrong Benchley and Mrs Joe S Sturgis Jr Hearne 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren Also three brothers Hines Bishop Haskell Earl Bishop Floydada and E. T. Bishop Baytown and four sisters Mrs Minnie Bishop Mrs Alice Aldridge Houston Mrs Floyd Rose Tomball and Mrs Cora Hayes Hearne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Elliott Baptist Church
Jimmy Best
Five Points Baptist Church
Elliott Cemetery
Heartfield Funeral Home
Milton Bishop
Jesse Bishop
Herbert Bishop
Marion Bishop
Floyd Bishop
Truett Rose
Bishopville
Lottie Bishop
William J. Smith
Hearne
Smith
Mr. Smith
Roy H. Smith
Houston
Jesse C. Smith
Marion E. Smith
Baytown
Otho Davis
Elliott
Claude Armstrong
Benchley
Joe S. Sturgis Jr
Hines Bishop
Haskell
Earl Bishop
Floydada
E. T. Bishop
Minnie Bishop
Alice Aldridge
Floyd Rose
Tomball
Cora Hayes
Slacks Recovered After Theft In Hearne
Bryan police recovered 35 pairs of dress slacks stolen from K. Wolens Stole In Hearne two weeks earlier. The pants were found scattered beside railroad tracks near Bryan by a Missouri Pacific Railway employee who reported the find. K. Wolens manager Mack Holt identified the slacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
K. Wolen
Hearne
Missouri Pacific Railway
Mack Holt
Norwood Milton Buried Thursday
LaGrange resident Norwood Milton, father of Mrs. R. E. Leslie of Hearne, died Tuesday. Funeral services were held Thursday in LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood Milton
LaGrange
R. E. Leslie
Hearne
Women Observe Day Of Prayer At St. Philip's
The United Church Women will observe World Day of Prayer at St. Philip's Episcopal Church today March 4 with services starting at 4 p m Members of all churches are invited to attend the prayer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Agency Approves Hearne Schools Accreditation
A Texas Education Agency visit led by Charles Eskridge and Milo Kearney concluded Hearne Public Schools have adequate buildings and good libraries with adequate instruction based on texts. The agency recommended continuing Hearne Schools as a fully accredited 12 grade system, says Superintendent M E Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Education Agency
Austin
Hearne
Charles E. Eskridge
Milo E. Kearney
M. E. Jones
Jones
Last Rites Held For Mrs Vaughan in Hearne
Mrs Elizabeth T Bettie Vaughan 93 of Benton County Mississippi died at her son Edwin R Vaughan in Hearne after a long illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Hearne February 28 with Rev Harold Wasson officiating. Interment Norwood Cemetery. Survivors include a son Edwin R Vaughan Dallas grandson Edwin Grant Scott and four great grandchildren. The Hearne City Council awarded standby power contracts totaling 39672 to Temple Inc San Antonio and Nelson Electrical Supply Co Dallas for substation equipment and transmission line work with completion anticipated before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth T
Bettie) Vaughan
Edwin R. Vaughan
Hearne
L. H. McWilliams
M. W. Hoyt
Frank Fridel
W. T. Taylor
O. W. Kirk
G. R. Tobias
Buford Hall
W. H. Lund
Robert Boyd
Leonard Townsend
Alvin Matejka
Edward Lockett
First Baptist Church
Temple, Inc. of
San Antonio
Nelson Electrical Supply Co. of
Dallas
Brazos Electric Co-Op
Brazos Electric Co- Op
Memorial Day Race Shown To Rotarians
A film on the 1959 500 Mile Memorial Day Race was shown to Hearne Rotarians at the March 3 luncheon by program chairman O C Pierce Jr. Guests at the February 25 luncheon included Leon Trenchman of Bryan and Cayce Moore Jr. of Hearne. Rotary ladies night will be held March 10 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Pierce Jr
Leon Trenchman
Bryan
Cayce Moore Jr
Hearne
Rotary
School Census Shows Increase in Hearne ISD Enrollments
Supt M E Jones released figures showing Hearne Independent School District enrollment for 1960 61 rising by six students from 1959 60. January census totals project 1647 students next year, 1641 this year, with white schools at 859 and colored schools at 788, a white decrease of five and colored increase of 11. Census data were sent to County Superintendent Lad Nickelson Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
M. E. Jones
Hearne Independent
Austrian Painter Sends Illustrations For Song
F. L. Merryman of Hearne has long traded tapes with Connie Tex Hat, a Vienna painter. Hat sent two Merryman oil paintings and, after the group The Bunkhouse Gang recorded Old Blue, Hat added illustrative work inspired by the tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Merryman
Hearne
Merryman
Connie “Tex” Hat
Vienna
Austria
Hat
Fae Egerved
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. R
Alice Richards
Pat Fulton
Judy Sowma
Andy DeStefano
Patsy Watson
Miss Richards
Miss Fulton
Sowma
DeStefano
Watson
Mary Nell Todd
Lana Ward
Dorothy Morgan
Elaine Lund
L. C. Bishop
Hearne Hospital
George Steele
Herbert Bates
Gaylene Weaver
Simon Martinez
Speedy Cotropia
Gracia Casey
Towanda Youngblood
Kay Clapp
Mearne
New Watchman
Council
Hearne Schools
Mrs. Vaughan
Vaughan
Harold Wasson
Calvary Baptist Church
Norwood Cemetery
W. S. Hoyt Jr
J. E. Clark
E. L. Williams
Randall Broadus
W. M. Newell
Rostelle Carson
Roy Berryhill
W. O. Little
Brazos Co-Op
P. W. Camp
Bettie Vaughan
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