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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat Weekly edited by J. FeltTon Lane lists subscription rates at one year 1.50 six months 75 cents. It notes second class matter status entered May 2 1911 at Hearne Texas under the 1879 act. Advertising rates 20c per inch display and 10c per line local. All ads run until ordered out. May 8 1925.
A Texas editor reports concerns about an evangelist named weeneee, claiming the preacher described a brutal race related confrontation in Hearne and was forced to leave town. The writer seeks corroboration, noting mixed local views on the tale and planning for a future visit.
J Felton Lane editor of Hearne Chronicle refutes a letter alleging racial violence during an evangelist meeting. He cites local two decades of peaceful black white relations and recalls Negro churches hosting white speakers and labor by both communities. Lane dismisses the tale as slander, urging factual reporting and noting Northern bias and mob conduct elsewhere.
Mrs. O. G. Hudson returned from Houston after a short visit following the Federated Music Clubs of Texas meeting in Beaumont. She represented the Hearne Music Lover's Club at the event.
National Music Week is being observed with a variety of programs organized by local groups. The Music Lovers Club Shakespeare Club Public School Mrs Hall's Kindergarten Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club PTA and several churches sponsor events inviting the public to attend each musical program throughout the week.
Mr H G C Lyon attended a Tuesday educational conference in Houston called by State Superintendent of Education S M N Marrs. The event focused on local schooling improvements and policy directions in the state education system.
An old saying is invoked to explain how certain New York residents live. The speaker claims five million ground hogs rush through life, missing trains and being pushed into the next. A facetious note mentions they cannot smoke bull durham down there.
Mrs. W C Bishop hosts the Shakespeare Club meeting with Miss Helen Cummings leading a Texas Wild Flowers program. Flower specimens, papers by R C Allen S J Alexander and C R Wimberly highlight Lone Star blooms. A floral contest uses hand painted cards for scores, salad and hot tea follow. Club plans include booster edition for Fourth district T I W C. Hearne Democrat sponsorship is anticipated. 1926 meeting invites and an extended Houston invitation are noted. The clipping library grows as members and faculty are listed.
A social bridge gathering hosted by Miss Helen Cummings brought sixteen guests to her home Friday afternoon. Exquisite gladioli decorated rooms, high score gifts, and a two course collations with tomato salad, lettuce sandwiches, iced tea, apricot ice and angel cake highlighted the event.
High School seniors were honored Friday night May 1 at the Van Noy Dining Room. The event featured lavender and green decor with sweet peas, Agnes Cole as Toast Mistress, and John Rodell as Senior President. Speakers included Raymond Rozzell Sue Cummings and faculty members Mr. Lyon and Miss Buckner. Menu listed grapefruit cocktail baked chicken English peas creamed potatoes tomato salad asparagus on toast strawberry ice cream cake. Junior class presented Agnes.
A bridge party hosted by Mrs. F. L. Weed featured three tables of players with Mesdames R. O. Ely and B. W. Beckham earning club trophies. Guest Mrs. P. S. Grogan of Corpus Christi received a set of tea napkins. The luncheon offered chicken salad with mayonnaise pickles crackers coffee and strawberry short cake. Dorothy Perkins roses decorated refreshment plates. Out of town guests included Mrs. John Gatling of Mission and Mrs. George Kempen of Brady.
Mrs B W Brashear receives compliments from Sut ton Episcopal church ladies as she prepares to leave for Matagorda for the summer with her daughter Mrs W A Nabb. The informal afternoon gathering featured gracious conversation from four to five with a chicken salad collation and tea.
In Hearne the Memorial Day program includes 9 55 a m Sunday School for all members and 27 new pupils totaling about 350. 11 a m services honor memory of loved ones. 8 p m a welcome service for all newcomers and visitors. Bro Bullock invites moved-in residents to attend.
Mr. Roy Biggerstaff was in Carthage last week. Mrs. R. L. Talley left Wednesday for Orange for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Cart Cottle.
Druggists offer a money refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles. It promises relief from itching and bleeding and says sleepers can rest after first use. Claims include curing itching, bleeding, protruding piles within six to fourteen days.
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