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Newspaper

Hearne Democrat

Location

Hearne, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1968

Page

2

Hearne High Seniors Honored at Social Gathering

A Friday evening party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Richter honored Hearne High School 1968 graduates Nancy Stone and Mary Lou Sisson. Co hosts included E R Utecht Baker Sisson and Stone families plus about thirty seniors and sponsor Mrs. George F Smith. A center piece featured class symbols and three decorative cakes. Refreshments were served as guests watched TV and visited. James Paul Baker, a 1967 graduate now at Blinn College, attended as a special guest.

Adrian Richter Chris Hearne High School Nancy Stone Mary Lou Sisson E. R. Utecht James Baker George Sisson Jack Stone George F. Smith James Paul Baker Blinn College Brenham

Ladies to Attend State Convention in Austin

Mrs James Starkey Mrs Horace Mathews Mrs Jesse Bishop Mrs EB C Suggs Mrs E H McCaslin Mrs Adrian Rich ter and Miss Margaret Ann Griffin will attend the State Convention in Austin in June.

Clude James Starkey Horace Mathews Jesse Bishop EB. C. Suggs E. H. McCaslin Adrian Richter Margaret Ann Griffin Austin

Mrs John Moorehead Shower Honoree in Calvert

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. John Moorehead nee Dinah Gregory was held May 2 at Mrs. Oliver Burns home Calvert. About eighty-five guests registered with Mrs. John B Anderson at the guest book as hostesses and helpers distributed refreshments in a spring floral setting.

John Moorehead Dinah Gregory Oliver Burns Calvert Phil Carey Kathy Ellison Tommy Nale John 8. Anderson J. B

Pam Forsthoff Two Years Old Birthday Party

Pam Forsthoff turned two on April 30 and was feted Sunday April 28 at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Freddy Forsthoff, from 3 to 5 pm. The party featured rainbow balloons, pink decorated cake, ice cream, punch, chocolate cupcakes with a candle, and Magic Bubbles party favors. Guests included Perry Pam and Patti Vinton, Marsha and Royce Korneck, Amy Serpas, Diana De Stefano, and Mickey Forsthoff. Suzie Bosier Bryan Browning Jr and Suzie Deal sent gifts.

Pam Forsthoff Freddy Forsthoff Perry Pam Patti Vinton Marsha Royce Korneck Amy Serpas Diana De~Stefano Mickey Forsthoff Suzie, Bosier Bryan Browning Jr Suzie Deal

Hearne Visitors Entertained by Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs J Albert Thompson and their son Dr J Albert Thompson Jr of Winston Salem NC were entertained in Hearne with two hospitalities last Tuesday. Mrs M V Carson hosted a luncheon at City Cafe with broiled steak and sides. Guests included Mr and Mrs A B Brady Mrs Albert Roberts and Mr and Mrs E M Brady. In the evening E M Brady hosted a family dinner at their suburban Hearne home with a white topiary centerpiece and a menu of ham salads relishes vegetables angel delight pie and tea or coffee. Guests at the dinner included Mr and Mrs Thompson Dr Thompson Mr and Mrs A B Brady Mrs M V Carson and Mrs P L Brady.

J. Albert Thompson J. Albert Thompson Jr Winston-Salem N. C M. V. Carson City Cafe A. B. Brady Albert Roberts E. M. Brady Hearne Thompson P. L. Brady

Mrs. T. A. Searcy Hosts Ruth Class Meeting

The Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. T. A. Searcy's home on May 6. President Mrs. Larry Coe led the session. Mrs. Dee Weatherford opened with prayer. Business included treasurer's report by Mrs. John A. Mounce and minutes by Mrs. Patsy Crabb. Discussions covered visitation, time change, and a Round Rock trip, followed by a Mother's Day devotional by Billy Sunday. A social hour and refreshments concluded the gathering with attendees including Mrs. Coe Crabb Terry Mahan Mounce Linda Payne Mrs. Fred Serpas and Mrs. Weatherford.

Ruth First Baptist Church T. A. Searcy Larry Coe Dee Weatherford John A. Mounce Patsy Crabb Round Rock Searcy Billy Sunday Coe Crabb Terry Mahan Mounce Linda Payne Fred Serpas Weatherford

Fire Auxiliary Holds Called Meeting May 2

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hearne Volunteer Fire Department met in a called meeting on Thursday May 2 at 7 00 p m at the Hearne Fire Station to elect officers for the coming club year Those elected were Mrs Horace Mathews president Mrs Jesse Bishop first vice president Mrs Jack Mathews second vice president Mrs J M Woodard treasurer Mrs Orvin Buckley secretary Mrs George Sisson reporter and Mrs James Starkey pumper team captain The Women s Pumper Team of Hearne attended a District Fire Convention held in Stonewall on Sunday May 5 where they entered the competition and placed first

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Mrs George Upshaw Hosts Class Meeting

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church met at seven thirty on May 6 in Mrs. George Upshaw's home with Mrs. Lee Cobb as co host. President Mrs. J R Phillips led the session with prayer before speaker Mrs. Pennington delivered a devotional titled Mother. Elmer Bates offered the closing prayer as nineteen members and three guests enjoyed refreshments.

Willing First Baptist Church George Upshaw Lee Cobb J. R. Phillips Garry Pennington Upshaw Pennington Elmer Bates Donnie McDaniels W. S. Hoyt Jr Zella Childers

Mary Martha Class Meeting at J Ramsay Home

Mrs Jack Ramsay hosted the Mary Martha Sunday School class of First Baptist Church at her home on Thursday April 25. Co host Mrs Robert Smith Jr assisted. President J D Fleetwood opened with a prayer and announced the final business of the year. Frank Harber introduced James Schratt who reviewed Everything But Money by Sam Levinson. Refreshments included Springtime pie salted nuts coffee or Cokes. Attendees listed include Charles Miller H G Hancock James Starkey Lorraine Chappell Bill Doherty and Betty Wiley.

Jack Ramsay Mary Martha Surday School First Baptist Church Robert Smith Jr Ramsay J. D. Fleetwood M. E. Jones Frank Harber James Schratt Sam Levinson Charles Miller H. G. Hancock James Starkey Lorraine Chappell Bill Doherty Betty Wiley

Kay Harber Celebrates Twelfth Birthday at Home

Kay Harber marked her twelfth birthday with an afternoon party Saturday May 4 at her parents home. Guests included sister Kim, uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Gordon Pennington and Mark Donna Mullinnix Terri Starkey Tim and Franky Gray. Mr Norris Cunningham and son visited Hearne over the weekend.

Kay Harber Frank Harber Kim Gordon Pennington Mark Donna Mullinnix Terri Starkey Tim Franky Gray

St Marys May Meeting of Altar Society and Mothers

St Marys Catholic Church Hearne altar society and Confra ternity met May 1 in the church annex with fifteen members. President A B Brady opened the session, reports noted May 5 communion, and workshop plans for Cameron May 5 were announced. Members attended diocesan activities and commissions.

St. Mary’s Altar Society Christian Mothers of St

Housewarming Reception for Mrs Guy Chandler

Mrs Jack Ramsay and Mrs Leon Wilson hosted a surprise house warming for Mrs Guy Chandler at her new home Monday afternoon. Guests arrived at 4 30 bearing gifts and enjoyed a tour, refreshments, and informal fellowship with honoree and hosts. Attending were Mrs Bryan Russ Mrs Jim Florence Mrs R L Henry Mrs James Schratt Mrs J A Lyons Mrs Jack Kelly and Mrs Emmett Ely Jr. Unattending invited guests included Mrs J G Chandler and Mrs Charles Chandler.

Guy Chandler Jack Ramsay Leon Wilson Bryan Russ Jim Florence R. L. Henry James Schratt J. A. Lyons Jack Kelly Emmett Ely Jr J. G. Chandler Maysfield Charles Chandler Cameron

Anita Green Circle Presents Program at First Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church held its May meeting in the Educational Building. Mrs. John Escou chaired the 9:30 assembly and Mrs. W. M. Newell read the Calendar of Prayer. Psalms 27 was the scripture, with prayer led by Mrs. W. S. Hoyt Jr. The Anita Green Circle, directed by Mrs. Newell, presented the program on Enviorn ment for Missions from the Royal Service magazine.

Woman’s Missionary Union of First Baptist Church Royal Service John Escou W. M. Newell W. S. Hoyt Jr Royal Service Magazine Anita Green Newell

Missionary Vocation Discussion Held By Local Group

The group studied how to help others confront the missionary vocation with actions at home. Members including Mrs. D. Martin, Mrs. Houston A. Young, Mrs. Davis George, Mrs. Jack Kelly, Mrs. Elmer Bates, and Mrs. Lige McWilliams developed the plan to show concern, pray, study, extend fellowship and give. A brief business meeting followed before Mrs. Escoulas dismissed the gathering with prayer. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Baker and Sandra of Deer Park visited Hearne over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Hiram Fulton.

D. Martin Houston A. Young Davis George Jack Kelly Elmer Bates Lige McWilliams

Weekend visit in Tyler district noted by locals

Mrs Helen Palmos hosted weekend callers including Mrs Lillian McNeel Mrs Mildred Pyke and Dr and Mrs Tynus McNeel The visitors also included Leslie Ty and Jeff McNeel all from Tyler North Texas and nearby communities were represented in the gatherings.

Helen Palmos Lillian McNeel Mildred Pyke Tynus McNeel Leslie Jeff Tyler

Dotsons Visit San Antonio Attend HemisFair

Mr and Mrs H M Dotson traveled with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs F L Dotson to San Antonio for a family visit with the B K Dotson and H F Dotson households. They plan to attend HemisFair as part of the trip.

H. M. Dotson F. L. Dotson San Antonio B. K. Dotson H. F. Dotson HemisFair

Fowler Family Weekend Visit Plans

Expected weekend visit to the homes of Mrs. J A Collins and Mr and Mrs O B Fowler includes their children Mr and Mrs O B Fowler Jr and daughter Lisa of Houston. Mrs Fowler and Lisa will extend their stay in Hearne.

J. A. Collins O. B. Fowler O. B. Fowler Jr Lisa Houston

Houston visitors attend funeral of Mrs. Reed's sister

Mrs. Bob Williamson and daughter Dawn of Houston were guests of Mrs. J A Reed last week while in town for the funeral of Mrs. Reed's sister Mrs. Alva Preston.

Bob ‘Williamson Dawn Houston A J. A. Reed

Lyonses Attend State Dental Convention in San Antonio

Dr and Mrs J A Lyons spent the weekend in San Antonio for the State Dental Convention and a HemisFair visit. Also at the convention from Hearne were Dr and Mrs F W Karney Jr.

J. A. Lyons San Antonio HemisFair Hearne F. W. C. Karney Jr

Weekend visitors entertain Brady family guests

Weekend houseguests of Mr and Mrs E M Brady included their sons and family, Mr and Mrs Charles Brady and son Stephen Paul of Houston. Also visiting were two Houston business associates Norm Robertson and Paul Sollock who flew into the local airport for a brief Sunday afternoon stay.

E. M. Brady Charles Brady Stephen Paul Houston Charles Bardy Norm Robertson Paul Sollock

Wedding Guests Attend Dame Collie Wedding

Overnight visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs L H Collie included Mrs S P Pharries and Mrs E A Ewell of Fort Worth and Mrs D P Albert and daughter Cindy of Bellville who came to attend the wedding of Miss Dame Collie at First Baptist Church.

L. H. Collie S. P. Pharries E. A. Ewell Fort Worth D. P. Albert Cindy Bellville Dame Collie First Baptist Church

Mrs C E Morgan Visits Lufkin With Relatives

Mrs C E Morgan and Mr and Mrs Bryan Browning and their son spent Sunday in Lufkin visiting Mrs Velma Arnett at her home and Mrs Lou Trussell who was visiting from Hillsboro Oregon. Arnett and Trussell are aunts to Morgan and Browning.

C. E. Morgan Bryan Browning and Son Lufkin Velma Arnett Lou Trussell Hillsboro Oregon Arnett Trussell Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Browning

Biggerstaffs Move to Hearne Family Home Place

Mr. and Mrs. M B Biggerstaff relocated to Hearne this week to settle at 301 East Fourth Street, taking up residence at her family home. The couple had lived in Oklahoma for 39 years, with the last 18 years in Oklahoma City.

M.B. Biggerstaff Hearne East Fourth Street

Myers Family Weekend Visit Spreads Across Texas

Mr and Mrs H S Myers spent a weekend in Fort Worth with son Alan Myers and their children Scott and Jennifer. Scott returned to Hearne with grandparents Holland and Mrs Lowma. Jennifer and her mother plan a Hearne visit while Scott’s father tours California. Jennifer’s brother Jerry Lowma and his family from Deer Park will join in Hearne Friday with daughter Tracie.

H. S. Myers Fort Worth Alan Myers Scott Jennifer Hearne Holland Lowma California Jerry Lowma Tracie Deer Park

For Sale Items Include Desk Chair Typewriter and Car

Walnut desk and swivel leather chair, graduating metal map holder, standard Royal typewriter, whirlpool bath used twice. 1959 Peugeot car. Call LI 6-3890.

Royal Puegeot Car

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