17 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
1
During World War era London kept commerce steady under a “Business as usual” banner while Texas banks reopened. Hearne homeowners repair homes at low prices as labor shifts toward lower wages, and farmers welcome a dry spell to finish planting. Merchants stock reasonably priced goods and public optimism grows for 1933.
A Rosse Cyclone clipping recalls a heated House skirmish with lobbyists in Labor committee. The writer mocks lobbyists, vows to keep fighting them through the session, and notes politicians defending or aiding lobbyists while Texans are urged to stay home and buy groceries.
A. D. Travis returns to Houston from a visit among Gause friends. YW A girls organize for a successful year. Rev G B Kendall preaches at Baptist church. Local sports see junior boys finish second in Milam county Bball, and tennis teams compete in Cameron. Multiple visits, relocations, church opening March 19, and various residents',' travels are listed with neighbors in Hearne, Cameron, Rockdale, and Houston.
County officials meet with Judge and commissioners approving reimbursements, hiring, and bonds. Transactions include road district refunds, jail fence order, shrub planting with Garden Club, and bids for a Craller type tractor. Real estate transfers, marriage notices, and an earthquake update from Los Angeles conclude the session.
The piece argues lobbyists fund sessions to sway bills and asserts that weak representatives are likely to concede to lobbyists. It claims money and leverage guarantee lobbyists win bargains, while criticizing lawmakers who accept patronage but fail to deliver. The sentiment portrays lobbyists as calculating and powerful.
The Methodist Women’s Missionary Society met in the church basement to discuss Facing the Future in Indian Missions. Speakers described cooperation with government programs enabling reservations to manufacture arts and crafts, noted limits of farming for some, and highlighted Osage restoration after oil wealth. The next gathering will be March 21 at Mrs Abe Hensarling’s home with hostesses Mrs T P Griffin and Mrs Charles Altemore.
Fifteen neighborhood children gathered on the lawn at Mr and Mrs J L Lessor to celebrate Lamar Lessor s seventh birthday with a two hour game fest. Guests joined in a birthday table celebration then helped distribute refreshments assisted by friends.
The Sunday program, dated March 19, centers on "Are We Worthy of the Church" with leader Cummings Hill and topics on the church’s cost through centuries and individual responsibility. Speakers include Marjory Williamson, Beverly Hostrasser, and reporter notes mention Jack Appleman of Rockdale visiting with Mrs Levine.
Mrs. A Silverman and Sons along with Mrs. Frank Smith and J. D. Finaler thank friends for their sympathy and kindness during a time of sorrow. The note expresses deep appreciation for the community’s support.
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