Consumer Alert on Debt Collection Practices and Protections
The article explains the balance between credit collection and consumer rights, detailing aggressive tactics banned by FTC guidelines. It notes penalties for deceptive practices, reminds readers to discuss hardships with creditors, and urges reporting abuse to the attorney general or local prosecutors. It cites examples of cases and warnings against misrepresentation and illegal spoof of legal documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General's Office
Federal Trade Commission
Texas
F.T.C
Ireland
Robertson County Sheriff Report Notes Burglary and Suspect Activity
Robertson County Sheriff's Office logs report a Calvert burglary lead regarding Irene's Place. A stray 400-pound red and white faced heifer was reported on a lady's property. A burglary at Calvert Waskateria missing a Remington single shot 22 rifle model 1515. Danny Meadors arrived at 2 a.m. after a call on FM Road 46 north of Franklin near Speer's place. An arrest was made on a white male prowling around the Baptist minister's car in the Elliott community. Three prisoners were transferred from Hearne jail to county jail. A pickup parked on a Bald Prairie road was checked.
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Calvert
Irene’s
Calvert Waskateria
Danny Meadors
Franklin
Speer's Place
Elliott
Hearne
County
Bald Prairie
For Sale Items Advertised In Hearne Texas
Several household goods listed for sale include a Friedrich window air conditioner at 904 Magnolia Street, Hearne, a large window fan, Hollywood bed and maple bed complete, a 2 piece living room suite, a 4 drawer chest, and a 14 by 14 foot carpet for six dollars. Also offered is a Fifteen foot Mobile Scout camper trailer sleeping four, with contact phone numbers 279-3229 and 279-3828. May be seen at specified addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Street
Hearne
Hollywood
By Gum He’s Right Says the Science Jury
Danny Hughes tested the idea that butter can dissolve gum in hair. During a summer camping trip he shaved his head for a 5th grade science project at Augusta Elementary School. He won the Grand Award of 50 dollars in the intermediate division and his school earned a plaque. Sugarless gum resisted butter, but vegetable oil and lighter fluid worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Hughes
Augusta, 8. C
Eye View Monitor eye tracking system outlined
Whittier Corporation Space Sciences Division of Wal tham Massachusetts unveils the Eye View Monitor a vision testing system using infrared light and two CCTV cameras. It measures pupil dilation and contraction to assess reactions and potential uses include personnel screening drug research workload studies stress tolerance and teaching evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier Corporation
Space Sciences Division
Waltham, Mass
Willard Smith Buried Tuesday in Hearne
Funeral services for Willard Smith of Hearne were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 from Heartfield Chapel with Rev. Jim Ross officiating. Burial followed at Gause Cemetery. Smith, born August 28 1882 in Milam County, died April 30 after years of ill health. He owned Shamrock Taveteria north of Hearne and earlier was a farmer and local businessman. Survived by three brothers A J Smith Cameron W G Smith San Antonio John A Smith Cameron and two sisters Mattie Mercer Brenham and Alice Darby Waco. Paul Moody and sons Scott and Stephen returned from New York City for Easter Parade viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
San Antonio
John A. Smith
Cameron
Mattie Mercer
Brenham
Alice Darby
Waco
Local Social News From Benchley and Nearby
Sam Rice remains at home after hospitalization while J G Lightsey and Mrs B Mclain improve. Ray Haltom and Ken Kincel visit. W B Dryden family hosted visitors, and Rambos hosted Rices. Albert Rambo travels to Houston to see twin sister Sammie and Tim Whitten. Albert and Sammie celebrate birthdays this week. Several locals travel to Waco to visit Bill and Mrs Peyton. Fruit shortages due to weather slow crops. farmers urged to get into fields soon.
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J. G. Lightsey
McLain
Ray Haltom
Hearne
Ken Kincel
Houston
W. B. Dryden
M. B. Horn
T. J. Mossman
Albert Rambo
Rices
Albert
Sammie
Tim Whitten
Jim Peyton
Flora Franklin
Helen Bowman
Marguerite Peyton
Waco
Bill Peyton
Webb Roberts Bishop Guest With Rikards In Hearne
Webb Roberts Bishop of Houston joined his grandmother Mrs Rikard and Mr Rikard for a Thursday to Sunday visit. His parents Mr and Mrs Webb Bishop later joined in Hearne on Sunday and brought him back to Houston.
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ACE
Memphis
Ofbige
TENN
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Wheelock
Howard Fox
Ralph
Fort Hood
American Express
Bremond Bank
Bremond
J. P. Report
Dr. P. Harris
Highway 79
Robertson County Courthouse News
Sheriff's Report
RE. P. Elliott
South Riley Street
Ray Parker
Rockdale
Bonnie
Tiffany Bolling
Steve Sandor
Robin Mattson
Scott Brady
Ben
Alex Rocco
Max Showalter
Lenore Stevens
Leo Gordon
Timothy Brown
Arthur Marks
William Silberkleit
Charles Stroud
General Film Corp
Eastman
Sha Sitet
Cameron Mitchel
Willard Smith
Paul Moody
Scott
Stephen
New York City
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Fifth Avenue
Benchley News
Sam Rice
Decorating Center
Magnolia
Lawret Bes
Lawrence Bes
Jim Webb
Headhunter Barber Shop
Vic Perkins
Russell’s Furniture Mart
Russell’s Furniture
Walker
BUY Rite
Hearne, Texas
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