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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
1
The article outlines hopes for annual voter registration if the poll tax is struck and a federal 24th Amendment ban passes. It notes Texas voters favored an amendment in 1963, discusses permanent versus annual registration, and argues annual registration better concentrates civic interest. It warns against last minute manipulation and values thoughtful voting over turnout.
Notaries Public must requalify by paying 4.00, filing a new bond and oath with the County Clerk in Franklin between June 1 and June 10, 1963. New applicants should apply between April 1 and May 20, 1963 to avoid delays. Must be 21 or older and a county resident. provide full name and permanent address. Mrs. Katherine Galloway, Clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Komar of Ben Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stidham of Jones Prairie visited the Jack Stidham residence on Sunday for a social call.
Hearne Saddle Club riders will reach Franklin American Legion Grounds for lodging feeding and barbecue. Franklin merchants plan western specials music and a street dance with an entertainment mall downtown on June 15. Trail riders start Sunday at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast sunrise services and continue toward Hearne. Hearne Lions Club heads Western Week HQ with events including dominoes square dancing fiddlers and hobby show. Citizens urged to wear sevn clothes and join the spirit of the events.
Moore discusses political circles, Kennedy influence, and the White House mood. He notes supporters in New York Detroit and Chicago, recalls a rural urban meeting in Ellinger, mentions the Surrey Inn Caldwell and an El Tropicana San Antonio gathering, and quips on Happy Rockefeller.
A fragmented reflection notes Christmas anticipation and local people. Kenny Bennett lends a copy of New Country with a Hearne Robertson County chapter. Charley Hughes becomes the new golf pro at the Municipal Course and makes friends quickly.
Western Week Parade departs Hearne at 5:00 p m Thursday June 26 en route to the Hearne Saddle Club arena for the World Championship RCA Rodeo to be held June 20 21 and 22 Tom Nesmith world champion cowboy for 1962 will appear in Hearne with Sam Degelia Jr noting Nesmith's standings in 1963 The event features spirited stock produced by Reynolds of Kissimmee Florida and includes contests clowns a dog exhibit a monkey trained horse acts and an F F A calf scramble The American Legion dance happens June 20 and the week ends June 22 with a Hearne Young Farmers dance on the Hearne Air Strip at 10 00 p m
Calvert hosts an open house at the Katy UW Stricker library to promote libraries in Robertson County. Attendees include out of town guests Mrs A T Carlton president of federated clubs in Texas, Mrs Joe S Sturgis Jr librarian Hearne, Mrs W S Hoyt Jr, Mrs R E Brown of Hearne, and Mrs Jud Collier of Mumford.
Oscar F. Britton attended a short course for International Oil Mill Superintendents Association at A and M College two days last week. He also attended the parbe cue given for the group on Monday evening. Mrs. Britton accompanied him to College Station to attend socials extended to the wives of those taking the short course.
Miss Carol Ann Greenwood, bride elect of Thomas Yale Swafstorn of Wharton, was honored with a shower by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the home of Mrs. Frank McMillan. Guests were greeted by hostesses and mingled amid magnolias and aqua décor. The couple is set to wed June 15 at Sneed Memorial Methodist Church in Calvert.
Mrs J O Hucks reports Calvert girls basketball team received honors for winning District 24B. Host Lew Platts and hosts Mr and Mrs Eugene Gibson Jr hosted at their home with cake ice cream and soda. A skating party followed at Hearne skating rink.
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brady returned Monday from a weekend visit with her mother, Mrs. E. F. Darnell, in Wichita Falls.
The annual EXCO financial report shows a dividend of 21.7 cents per share. Benton T. Burks, Lake Worth High School senior trainee, serves as EXCO president this year. Also noted are school sports leadership roles and a campus play ending with a staged mock wedding between two senior actors.
U S Department of Agriculture veterinarian Dr J F Sousares from College Station will be guest speaker at a Franklin meeting about the Brucellosis Eradication Program in Texas on May 16. County Agent Harry Smith says the event starts at 7 30 p m in the grade school auditorium. Sousares will explain the program and answer producers questions. All livestock producers and others are invited.
Mrs Mae Murphy 63 of Bryan died Sunday morning in a Bryan hospital She was sister in law to Mike Murphy of Hearne native of Lampasas and had lived in Bryan 27 years Funeral services were held Monday at 230 pm at Central Church of Christ Bryan with Minister Royce Ingersoll officiating Interment Norwood Cemetery pallbearers Edgar Peters Douglas Peters Sam Nudhe Bob Buffington L W Grady Charley Munday Survived by husband Clyde Murphy of Bryan one daughter Mrs Edward Black of Paradise three sons Clyde Jr Oscar K and Norman G Murphy all of Pasadena 11 grandchildren two sisters Mrs Virgie Whited of Lampasas and Mrs E E Mauldin and many nieces and nephews in Hearne
New Arrivals report births for Shana Michele Abbott on May 86 to Mr and Mrs Roger Abbott with grandparents Bob Matthews Cameron and R R Abbott Hearne and great grandparents Lela McLerran Cameron A D Abbott Hearne. Also Mark Steven Pursley born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Stanley W Pursley Leadville with grandparents E A Pursley and O E Gorshe Pueblo. Timothy Woodrow Sanders born April 22 in Big Spring to Dr and Mrs Bruce Sanders with maternal grandparents C B Thames Hearne and paternal Woodrow Sanders Greenwood Mississippi.
The Minor League organization added an extra team due to many boys trying out. The season began May 8 with the Colt 22s of Calvert defeating the Yankees 14 to 4. Roster highlights include Yankees players Ed Boswell Scott Herrington John Paschall Mark Kesler Dirk Marchbanks and manager iLige McWilliams with Clyde Tucker as coach. DIGERS feature Robert Salazar Joey Alva Tommy Brashear Michael Cheek Mike Threadgill Bob Priestly Ben White Ronny Starkey Kenneth Swick Marvin Deal Sammy Swick Stuart Luster David Dempsey Michael Estes and Richard Martinez with Bill Swick as manager and James Starkey as coach.]]
Hearne School Bands present the annual spring concert in the High School Auditorium at 7 30 p m Thursday May 16 under John Horn. High and Junior High bands perform contest selections and the Sixth Grade Band debuts as a group with a varied program of serious and popular music.
Hearne boys from Boy Scout Troops 42 and 84 joined other scouts from Brazos and Robertson Counties in the Arrowmoon District for a Camporee at Camp Arrowmoon last Friday and Saturday. The two patrols of Troop 64 and the three patrols of Troop 42 earned blue ribbons for camping and cooking skills in a field of 120 area scouts.
The Morning Glory League announces sponsor mappings: Sun Flowers to Hanson's Meats, Bluebonnets to Pepsi Cola, honeysuckles to Potters Insurance, Four Roses to Suzy's, Sweet Peas to Hearne Laundromat, and Brady's Super Market to Day Lilies. Potter's Insurance beat Brady's Thurs, Hanson's Meats beat Pepsi Cola, Suzy's atop Hearne Laundromat. Potter's Insurance player Jean Matejka posted high game 194, Suzy's athlete Stella Lampson had high series 488.
Dodgers beat Braves 6 to 2 and Giants defeat Cardinals 4 to 3 at the Lions Club Diamond. Upcoming games: May 8 Cardinals vs Colts. May 10 Braves vs Giants and Colts vs Dodgers. May 13 Dodgers vs Cardinals. May 14 Colts vs Giants. May 16 Braves vs Cardinals.
Local residents report numerous speeding complaints near East Side Elementary School on San Jose and Easterwood Streets. Chief Robert L. Perkins warns drivers to slow down as police will patrol the area.
Among the First Communicants at St Marys Church in Hearne on Sunday May 5 were Mary and Martha Scamardo daughters of Anthony L Scamardo Frances Heistino daughter of Gathan Reistino and Sammy La Barbera son of Tony Sonny La Barbera Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Joe Thigpen of Houston weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs M M Ottea Jr
Miss Carol Ann Rogers Hearne High School senior placed in three of five events at the State Mecet in Austin on May 4 and 8. She finished second in editorial writing third in copyreading and fourth in headline writing for 166 points. Accompanied by sponsor Miss Kathryn Bishop.
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