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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
1
The Democrat advertises a daily Know-Your-Farm-Home contest. Winners receive groceries worth $2, a six month subscription, and a mounted picture. Hearne residents must identify in person. outside residents may call after 8:00 a m Friday for a chance at prizes.
The high school Senior Class presents a three act comedy Star Crazy by Don Elser on Thursday May 8 at eight in the school auditorium. Cast includes Rosemary Trenta, Bobby Pardo, Frankie Bud Mathis, Mary Jo Cornforth, Mary Lou Hilburn, Jackie Abbott, Dick Mallon, John A Brady, Carol Pringle, Herman Tidwell. Proceeds fund the senior trip to New Braunfels May 9 with sponsors and room mothers.
Four Hearne high school students performed a musical program for the Lions Club at Tuesday’s luncheon. Eddie Smith with pianist Miss Yvonne Scott played two cornet solos, and Misses E Lane Young and Pat Mathis offered piano solos. Guests for the luncheon were Yorth Thomas and Sam Hardy.
Twenty five golfers have qualified for the Robertson County Men's Golf Tournament to be played on the focal course. June 18. George F Smith Hearns coach qualified with a 79 for the 18 holes. Qualifying must be by May 25 and 23 more from the county may enter. Top prize is an 82 inch trophy on display at Planters and Merchants State Bank with other prizes awarded.
Mrs. Jud Collier and Mrs. Sam DeStefano co chairmen report the Mumford Bra zos Bottom section exceeded expectations with a total of 221 dollars raised for the Red Cross Drive.
The Hearne High School Band directed by Charles Sheets earned a first division rating for overall playing and second division in sight reading at Region 3 band contests in Waco. Frances Johnson won first division in baton twirling, with Eddie Smith and others earning second division scores in various solos and ensembles.
Raymond Theiss has been released from the Navy and will assume his position as teller at the Plant ers and Merchants State Bank. Theiss was recalled to active duty fifteen months ago and stationed at San Diego California. He and Mrs Theiss and their small child returned to Hearne last weekend.
N L McCarver Hearne City Manager presided during a Texas City Managers Association spring meeting in Beaumont. Sixty Texas city managers took part in work sessions addressing property tax valuation, maximizing revenues, pavement programs, street and fire protection, insurance liabilities, retirement plans, and operation of city owned cemeteries. McCarver serves as a regional director of the association.
Mayor H. S. Spiller proclaims May 4 to 11 as Music Week in Hearne as part of National Music Week observances. Hearne citizens have enjoyed numerous musical programs during a music festival and expect strong participation next week.
The Democrat notes the formal opening of Cosby Grocery and Market at 701 Brown Street. Owners Mr and Mrs Ben Cosby and R M Cosby will manage a seven days a week operation offering staple and fancy groceries and meats. A full opening with coffee doughnuts ice cream and children's novelties is planned all day Saturday.
Mrs Guy Chandlers choral group of sixth and seventh graders will compete in the Regular Interscholastic Choral Meet in Temple on Saturday May 2.
Named Commander Cadet First Lieut. Billy Tidwell of Hearne has been named commander of A Athletics at A&M College where he is a senior.
At the Hearne FFA meeting officials for the 1952 55 school year were elected. Officers include President Louis Pee Wee Klement and Vice Presidents Roger Starkey Gordon McWilliams. Advisors are Leon Tomlin and Roy Dugger of Hearne High School vocational agriculture.
The Hearnearent-Teachers Association will meet Tuesday evening May 6 at 7 80 in the high school auditorium. Mrs Jane McDonalds home working class will present a style show. Janice Searet will entertain with an interpretative dance. Children from the flower show program Texas Under Six Flags will appear in native dress. AYE parents and friends may attend.
The home of Mr and Mrs Cart ten Flicks near Franklin, once The Democrat’s mystery farm home, was bought five years ago and fully remodeled. Hicks, Franklin’s Chevrolet dealer near Hoes on a 90 acre farm, enjoys rest after work at the motor company. The Hicks family uses the farm for recreation and cattle grazing. Hicks also owns property at Bishopville. Last week's contest winner was Walter Daggett of Franklin who earned two dollars in groceries from A B's Food Market. second place went to Mrs R E Luster Star Route Hearne and a six month Democrat subscription.
A Saturday morning blaze destroyed the interior of Gene Burden’s vacant home at 708 East Davis. Origin undetermined. The house had just been repainted and renovated prior to the fire.
Hearne elementary school earned high marks in a combined track and literary meet at Cameron on Friday April 25. Hearne competed in track events securing 1st and 4th in the 100 yard dash 1st in the 50 yard dash 1st in the 440 relay 2nd and 3rd in high jump 1st and 3rd in broad jump. In tennis girls and boys both won multiple events with singles and doubles titles and girls volleyball placed 3rd.
Precinct conventions for the two Hearne precincts will be held Saturday afternoon May 3 at 2 00 p m at the regular voting places. Delegates will be elected to the county convention in Franklin on Tuesday May 6 which then selects delegates to the state and national conventions. Voters must carry poll receipts to prove qualification.
Hearne High School split a pair of games last week. On April 26 the Eagles beat Fairfield 13 to 2 with Wilkins and Bishop pitching. At Groesbeck on Tuesday, Hearne lost 10 to 0 as Wilkins Bishop Gavlak and Jones pitched. A return at Groesbeck and a May 6 home tilt with Allen Academy were on the schedule.
Mr and Mrs Ralf Blackstone and their children relocate to Cushing after he accepts a post office position. He is a native Hearnite who previously worked at the local post office and left last week for new duties. Mrs Blackstone and their daughters joined him this week.
Leo Zeig the owner of Zeig Sheet Metal Works announces the appointment of F. M. Pender of Navasota as accountant. Mr. Pender has assumed duties and plans to move his family to Hearne after the school year ends.
Robertson county youths will meet Saturday evening at 8 at the First Baptist Church for the quarterly Youth Rally. The Robertson County Youth Choir directed by Tom Sweeney will render music. Rev. Buchanan Fannin, a notable young Baptist minister, will deliver the evening message. He will also speak at the church Sunday evening.
New subscribers listed include Almera Dunn of Wheelock Mrs. Joe Gibson Box 366 Calvert Mrs. D H Ayers 4110 Christie St Corpus Christi Mrs Ben Cosby 701 Brown Street and R M Cosby RFD 4 Cameron showing ongoing enrollment in the paper's delivery system.
Plans are set for the sixth district American Legion convention at the local legion hall on May 3 hosted by Miles Scrivner Post and the auxiliary. R. L. Dorsey and Zee Brooks will officiate with Mrs. J. C. Rooker and Mrs. Sam Altimore assisting. Registration runs 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, with a 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. reception and a 9:00 p.m. dance by the Bryan Air Force Dance Band. Sunday features breakfast, a joint session at 9:00 led by Zee Brooks, talks by Helen Butler and A Schlafli, and reports, committee appointments, and memorial services before adjournment.
The Democratic county chairman announces Robertson county candidates must file their intention to run by Monday May 5. Previously a June 1 deadline was allowed.
A film illustrating progress in the oil industry was presented to Rotary Club members on Thursday. Attending guests included Clyde V. Cochran of San Antonio C C Hedges of Bryan C P B La Rue of Houston and R B Dixon of Brenham.
Guard Kenneth Parsons sits at risk as a mob of 1,600 inmates riot in Jackson Michigan causing $2,000,000 in damage over four days. Parsons is among 10 guards seized as hostages while Governor Williams promises a prison investigation to end the uprising.
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