Graduation Patio Party and Winsome Class Meeting
Miss Patsy Thomas and Hearne High seniors enjoyed a party hosted by the Thomas family at the Cotropia country home with diplomas on a white tree centerpiece, lawn tables, and games. The Winsome Sunday School Class met at Mrs. Hoyt’s home with guest speaker Mrs. C C Herrington on prayer and a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Thomas
Hearne High
W. H. Thomas
Cus
Cotropia
Mumford Highway
Orrel Key
Kathryn Bishop
G. G. Grant and
L. A. Stephenson
Leon Tomlin
Clark Gable
Dorothy Sills
Sam Altimore
A. M. Cotropia
Sam F. DeStefano
Cotropias
Carla
Caron Cotropia
Ruth Class Meets In T. H. Stotts Home
Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at T H Stotts home for its regular business and social gathering Monday evening. Mrs Claude Tindle Jr led the prayer as Mrs Horace Mathews opened with roll call and minutes read. Mrs M E Jones guest speaker spoke on Eve Woman of the Bible followed by a social hour with finger sandwiches nuts cupcakes lemon drops and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Herrington
Mack Hoyt
First Baptist Church
W. O. Little
W. M. Newell
W. S. Hoyt Jr
T. H. Stotts
Ruth
Claude Tindle Jr
Horace Mathews
Jack Mathews
M. E. Jones
Tindle
White Family Welcomes Guests From California and Texas
Mr and Mrs W D White host his brother John White of Fresno California as houseguest this week Weekend guests in their home include their son and family Mr and Mrs W D White Jr of Texas City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. White
John White
Fresno
California
W. D. White, Jr
Texas City
W. Shaws Co-Host Party In Temple
Mr and Mrs Wayne Shaw co hosted with Mr and Mrs T B Murray at the Murray home in Temple for a graduation party honoring the Murrays son Wylie Jackson Murray. The guest list of twenty one boys from the class of two hundred included former Hearnite John Plemmons son of Mrs Franklemmons and the late Mr Plemmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Shaw
T. B. Murray
Murray
Temple
Murrays
Wylie Jackson Murray
John Plemmons
Franklemmons
Plemmons
Surprise Party Celebrates Dorothy Young Birthday
Dorothy Young was celebrated on her seventeenth birthday with a surprise party at the Young home. Parents Mr and Mrs J B Young invited schoolmates to arrive at eight o clock, then guests presented gifts and refreshments of cake and Cokes followed by dancing and records. Attending friends included Billy Todd Gloria Ely Terry Collie Cathy Underwood Velda Mc Leroy Adonna fowngblood Dorothy Corona Tommy Lund Stephen O Neal David Ely and Mr and Mrs L B Youngblood Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Young
J. B. Young
Dorothy
Young
Bala
Billy Todd
Gloria Ely
Terry Collie
Cathy Underwood
Velda McLeroy
Adonna Fowngblood
Dorothy Corona
Tommy Lund
Stephen O’neal
David Ely
Mrs. L. B. Youngblood Jr
Gleaners Class Meets at V M Newell Home
The Gleaners Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church held its monthly business and social meeting Tuesday afternoon April 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs V M Newell with Mrs Ben Cooper as hostess. Mrs Al LaJoie led a brief business session after opening prayer by D W Key. Mrs Newell reported on the Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
First Baptist Church
Birs. V. M. Newell
Ben Cooper
Dirs
D. W. Key
al LaJoie
Newell
The
Baptist
Sunday School Convention Social Hour in Fort Worth
Mrs Ballinger led prayer to adjourn the business meeting then hostesses served cake assorted toasted nuts and punch during a social hour attended by fourteen. Special guests included Mrs Ballinger and Miss Mae Belle Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Newell
Fort Worth
R. H. Ballinger
Ballinger
Mae Belle Buffington
First Baptist WM S Holds Royal Service for 75th Anniversary
Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist Church met at nine thirty Tuesday morning for the monthly Royal Service program and business session. The theme "Laborers Together With God Through the Years" marked WMU's seventy fifth anniversary with participation led by Mrs W S Hoyt Jr. Prayer calls and mission aries names opened the service as Mrs G Pennington led, followed by Mrs O F Britton in prayer. Mrs M O Baker conducted the business session and Mrs C B Thames adjourned the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church
WMU
W. S. Hoyt Jr
WMS
Birthday party honors Clay Flanagan on his first year
Clay Flanagan marked his first birthday on May 6 with a Western party at his home hosted by Mr and Mrs Clayton Flanagan. The room featured Western decor, a sign reading How dy Pardner and a five hundred dollar reward poster for Clay Badman Flanagan. Guests included Stephanie Van De Weghe Glenda Teresa and Molly Flanagan Michael Bryant Teresa Cross Robby and James Gandy Debbie Bates James Dean and Lynette Mitchell Jeff Warvel Nadine Lisa Buster and Roy Baggerly Roy Earl Buckley Denise and Jane Cooper and Mrs M L Gandy, with Steve Gordon Weldon and Robbie Coxon sending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Clay Flanagan
Clayton Flanagan
Clay “Badman” Flanagan
Natal
Stephanie van de Weghe
Glenda
Teresa
Molly Flanagan
Michael Bryant
Teresa Cross
Robby
James Gandy
Debbie Bates
James
Dean
Lynette Mitchell
Jeff Warvel
Nadine
Lisa
Buster
Roy Baggerly
Roy Earl Buckley
Denise
Jane Cooper
M. L. Gandy
Birthday Party for Kay Barber on Seventh Birthday
Bright balloons decorate the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barber for a party honoring their daughter Kay on her seventh birthday. A three tiered cake with pink decorations and seven candles sits beneath a Happy Birthday cloth. Guests include Ailene King Doris Matejka Mary Jo King Kathy Pratt Karen Hodges Carol Ann Hall Caron Cotropia Kim Harber and the honoree’s sister. Ice cream punch and candy are served after the candle ceremony. Favors and well wishes from Pat Mattfeld accompany the celebration with assistance from Mrs. Tomy Baker and Mrs. B. E. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barber
Kay
Ailene King
Doris Matejka
Mary Jo King
Kathy Pratt
Karen Hodges
Carol Ann Hall
Caron Cotropia
Kim Harber
Pat Mattfeld
Calvary Baptist WMS Has Mission Study
Members of Calvary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society met in the church at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to study World Awareness. Mrs. C. C. Larrison led the prayer calendar, with opening prayer by Mrs. Tomy Baker. Mrs. Elmer Bates taught the lesson. closing prayer by Mrs. Linden Bishop. Announcement: Rev. C. C. Herrington of First Baptist will speak at the next meeting on May 14 about his Orient trip. Both churches invite WMS members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
C. C. Larrison
Tomy Baker
Elmer Bates
Linden Bishop
C. C. Herrington
First Baptist Church
Society
Herrington
Orient
WMS
Kevin Swanzy Birthday Party Held At Home
Kevin Swanzy celebrated his fourth birthday with a Sunday party at his parents home. Guests included sister Cheryl Ann Swanzy cousin Michele Ann Kirk of Austin and others. decorations featured a green iced cake with a colorful carrousel and balloons. Refreshments of cake ice cream and punch were served after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Kevin Swanzy
Bill Swanzy
Cheryl Ann Swanzy
Michele Ann Kirk
Austin
Leslie
Linden Hodges
Bobby Yates
Johnny Marquart
Joe Kirk
Charles Hodges
Friendship Class Honors Mothers At First Baptist
The Friendship Class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Martin with Mrs. F. T. Green presiding. A program titled Mothers was presented by Mrs. B. E. Gean, guest mother Mrs. C. C. Herrington was honored, and a social hour followed with thirteen members and two visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. B. Martin
F. T. Green
T. T. Barnett
B. E. Gean
C. C. Herrington
Sam Mounts
Herrington
B. R. Bostick
Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Family Dinner
On Sunday April 28 the children of Mr and Mrs Ben Mitchell hosted a family dinner at a daughter’s home to honor the couple’s sixtieth wedding anniversary Guests included Mrs Bob Jenkins of Dallas and several Mitchell relatives from Bremond Franklin Houston Fort Worth and Fort Worth with each family presenting gifts to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mitchell
Ochis Ward
Bob Jenkins
Dallas
Eddy Pruett
Willie Mitchell
Bremend
J. M. Mitchell
Franklin
Ben Skinner
Houston
Junior Music Lovers End of Season Social Held
The Hearne Junior Music Lovers Club held its annual end of season social Saturday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs E M Boyd from 7 30 to 10 oclock The garden around the swimming pool was set with lacey ferns and blossoming plants and was lit by ornamental Japanese lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Junior Music Lovers Club
E. M. Boyd
Annual club supper pool party with barbecued hamburgers
A supper menu of barbecued hamburgers, potato chips, pickles, cookies and Cokes was served from attractively appointed tables beside the pool by the hostesses, Miss Nancy Boyd, her mother, Mrs. Boyd, and Mrs. John E. Wood Jr., the club's sponsor. Following dinner, the group enjoyed a refreshing swim for the remainder of the party hours. Members taking part in the fete besides Miss Boyd were Misses Carol Ann Altimore, Carol Ann Rogers, Caren Cruse, Bernadette Ferrara, Patsy Hatchell, Kathleen Cotropia, Linda Weaver, Sandy Gallagher, Karan Russ, Theresa Merka, Judy Karney and Linda Couch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Boyd
Boyd
John E. Wood Jr
Miss Boyd
Carol Ann Altimore
Carol Ann Rogers
Caren Cruse
Bernadette Ferrara
Patsy Hatchell
Kathleen Cotropia
Linda Weaver
Sandy Gallagher
Karan Russ
Theresa Merka
Judy Karney
Linda Couch
Natal Courtesy For Mrs. Ben Mitchell
Mrs Ben Mitchell was honored with a surprise birthday celebration at Mrs H N Stanfields home on Thursday afternoon May 2 It was a natal anniversary courtesy co hosted by her daughter and featured gifts a white decorated cake and refreshments Neighbors and friends present included Mrs Stanfield Mrs Ward Mrs E M Boyd Mrs R I Riggs Mrs Eula Ward Mrs C O Powell Mrs T F Childers and Mrs Walter McWilliams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mitchell
H. N. Stanfield
Natal
Ochis Ward
Stanfield
Ward
E. M. Boyd
R. I. Riggs
Eula Ward
C. O. Powell
T. F. Childers
Walter McWilliams
Girl Scout Troop Meets at East Side School
Mrs Nolan Griffins Girl Scout Troop gathers Thursday May 2 at East Side School cafeteria at 4 p m for opening ceremonies and to discuss tenderfoot requirements. Reporter Jean Winn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Griffins
East Side
Girl Scout Troop 1 Holds Regular Meeting
Troop 1 led by Mrs J P Bowing met Thursday April 25 at her home with all eight members present. They completed tenderfoot requirements and were served refreshments by Arlene Bowling. Next meeting set for May 2. The troop also held a farm cookout with a trail marking outing at Mrs Bowling's farm before returning to town led by Sherry Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bowling
Arlene Bowling
Mrs Sartain Hosts Coffee in Bryan Event
Mrs. Sartain entertained with an informal coffee at her Bryan apartment Saturday May 4 from 10 to 12. Assisting was her mother Mrs. J P Savarino of Port Arthur. Attendees included Mrs. Jud Collier Mrs. T E Foyt Miss Barbara Foyt Mrs A P Zemanek Miss Dorothy Ann Zemanek Mrs. M M Ottea etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Otten
Brazos Bottom
Jo Carol Sartain
Mumford
Bryan
J. P. Savarino
Port Arthur
Jud Collier
T. E. Foyt
Barbara Foyt
Franklin Baby Show at Courthouse Lawn
A Franklin baby show will be held on the courthouse lawn Saturday May 11 with registration at 2 p m and judging at 3 p m sponsored by the Muppets Club of Franklin. Babies two months to three years and three to five years compete for four first place prizes, each group awards one boy and one girl. First place wins an 11 by 14 color photo from B&B Studio Hearne. master of ceremonies Ralph McKinney will preside. judges are Mrs Joe Gibson Mrs Bicker Cain of Calvert and Mrs Frank White Jr of Bremond. If rain, the event moves indoors to the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Muppet’s Club of
B&b Studio
Hearne
Ralph McKinney
Joe Gibson
Bicker Cain
Calvert
Frank White Jr
Bremond
Investiture for 48 New Brownies
The investiture ceremony for 48 Brownies from three troops in grades two to four was held in the East Side Cafetorium on Wednesday May 1. Mrs Julio Hillman district adviser from Bryan assisted leaders with the ceremony. Leaders include Mrs Roland Boedeker Mrs Ralph Brock Mrs W F Sander Mrs B K Doherty Mrs Leo Zeig and Mrs James Cortemelia. After the promise each girl received a Brownie pin and sang the Brownie smile. Hillman spoke to mothers about the Scout program Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council and supervision training camps and facilities. In Hearne area total Scouts 123 and adults 21 are registered. Before this meeting Hillman visited a 13 member Brownie troop led by Mrs Guy Chandler and Mrs Ken Kennamer at the Scout House with a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Julio Hillman
Bryan
Roland Boedeker
Ralph Brock
W. F. Sander
B. K. Doherty
Leo Zeig
James Cortemelia
Hillman
Bluebonnet Girl Scout Council
Hearne
Guy Chandler
Ken Kennamer
Kindergarten Class To Graduate May 17
Commencement exercises for ten graduates of Mrs L T Hughes kindergarten class will be at 7 p m May 17 in the auditorium of First Baptist Church The general public is invited to attend and the program which the class will present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Hughes
First Baptist Church
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Hearne Democrat News
W. Shaws
Miss Dorothy Young
V. M. Newell
Third Street
C. D. Wilkerson
First Baptist Wms
Clay Flanagan
Steve Gordon
Weldon
Robbie Coxon
Calvary Baptist
A. T. Carleton
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Robertson County
Franklin, Hearne and
Hearne Public Library
R. E. Brown
Joe S. Sturgis Jr
Carlton
Democrat
Girl Scouts
Jean Winn
Mrs. Sartain
Fass
Lilly
Fala
DIAL
Jax
General Offices
Manor RD
Texas
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