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Newspaper

Hearne Democrat

Location

Hearne, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1962

Page

3

Hearne Shakespeare Club Aids Year End Arts Show

The Hearne Shakespeare Club held its final May meeting at the Municipal Clubhouse. Members shared self made art, collected works, and Mexican serape and Colombian dolls as they prepared a Fine Arts Festival theme. Music by guests included Lord's Prayer and Go Down Moses. Socializing featured chocolate filled cream puffs.

Hearne Shakespeare Club H. A. “Young J. L. Renfro la Ligue Mexico Colombia J. E. Jackson Joe Burton G. G. Grant John E. Wood Jr Cecil Lockhart Beverly ‘Hartrell Moses Sourwood Mountain F. W. C.karney Fs. L. Gregorek K.’ Waltman

Robertson County G A s Meet in Hearne Baptist Church

The Robertson County G A s held a Tuesday evening meeting at seven in the First Baptist Church of Hearne. Gayla Rinehart of Franklin presided, with prayers led by Mrs J C Long of Calvert and Nancy Mears of Calvert reading the Prayer Calendar. Refreshments followed in the Educational Building for sixty four members and counselors. Mrs H A Young, Hearne WMU president, led the punch service.

Robertson’ County AuxMury First Baptist Church Hearne Gayla Rinehart Franklin Nancy Mears Calvert J.‘C. Long Hearne Group Hearne G. A Hearne ‘Woman’s Missionary Union H. A. Young

Ruth Class Meets In Tindle Home

Mrs. Claude Tindle Jr entertained six members of the Ruth Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church at her home Monday evening for its regular monthly business and social meeting. Mrs. Jack Mathews presided briefly and Mrs. I. W. Neumann spoke on Good Treasures Of The Heart. A refreshment course of cake and Cokes followed, then a social hour.

Claude Tindle Jr Ruth First Baptist Church Jack Mathews I. W.neumann Cokes

Federation Day Observed by Hearne Music Lovers Club

The Hearne Music Lovers Club met at Miss Frances Wilkers home on Tuesday evening for a Federation Day program led by Mrs. Lena Jackson. It featured songs by Federation composer Alice De Cevée, piano by Mrs. F W C Karney, a Federation Officers quiz, and a Hymn of the Month singalong followed by a formal tea with shasta daisies.

Hearne Music Lovers’ Club Frances Wilkers Lena Jackson Federation Jackson Gregorek Beverly Hartrell Jakie Silverman

Baptist Circles Meet For Mission Study

The Ida Davis Mary Ann Anderson and Janice Malone Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society, First Baptist Church, met for mission study from The Bible and Race. Leaders guided six groups, reports shared, luncheon served in the Educational Building. Anita Green Circle met at a host home for study Glimpses of Glory with guests include Mrs White Mrs Welch and Mrs Fleetwood.

Ida Davis Mary Ann Anderson Janice Malone Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church Church E. H. Crowder J. F. Lucas C. C Herrington Jack Kelly Robert Smith Gary Pennington Rick Carswell T. J. Rodgers Anita Green R. Ho Ballinger Charles Luster C. H. White C. B. Thames Bryan F. Russ White L. B. Welch J. D. Fleetwood

Mrs John Guenzel Hosts Willing Workers Class

Mrs John Guenzel entertained the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church at her home as a courtesy for their warm welcome to her as a visitor. Spring flowers lined the room. Mrs H A Lusk presided, and prayers were offered by Mrs L F Hughes and Mrs W S Hoyt Jr. Out of town guest Mrs R L Brown of College Station spoke on Friendship and was gifted with appreciation. The gathering closed with a salad plate and tea.

John Guenzel First Baptist Church H. A. Lusk L. F. Hughes W. S. Hoyt Jr R. L. Brown College Station

Calvary W M A Holds Royal Service at Church

Thirteen members of the Calvary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at one o'clock for the Royal Service program. The meeting opened with prayer and singing led by Mrs B V Sawyer. Mrs D C Mathis gave the devotional on The Ugliest Sin and Mrs Elmer Bates presented Indians East Of The Mississippi. Benedictory prayer by Mrs Vernon Moore.

Calvary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society B. V. Sawyer D. C. Mathis Jesus H. A. Mathis Elmer Bates Mississippi Vernon Moore

Mary Martha Class Monthly Meet At church parlor

The Mary Martha Class of the Mary Martha Church held its monthly social and business meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the church parlors. Hostesses Mrs Ellis Kuehn and Mrs Lynn Clepper served refreshments after the business session led by Mrs Clepper. Mrs Donald Mullinnix introduced Mrs B E Gean who spoke on Qualities Of A Christian Mother.

Mary Martha First Baptist Church Ellis Kuehn Lynn Clepper

G A Focus Week At First Baptist Church

The Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church will observe G A Focus week from May 13 to May 19. Members will usher at the morning service on Mother's Day May 13 to open the week’s activities. A Mother Daughter banquet honoring the girls is set for Friday May 18 at the church.

First Baptist Church

Spoedes Leave To Tour Europe

Col and Mrs Herman H Spoede and grandchildren Her man II and Louise left Hearne Wednesday for New York. They sail May 12 on the Bremen to Bremerhaven Germany to join their son Capt and Mrs Robert W Spoede stationed with the U S Army in Augsburg. Herman and Louise will spend summer with their parents while Col and Mrs Spoede tour Norway Sweden Denmark and parts of Austria. They plan to return to Hearne in late August.

Herman H. Spoede Herman II Louise Hearne New York Bremen Bremerhaven Germany Robert W. Spoede U. S. Army Augsburg Herman Sweden Denmark Austria

Kindergarten To Hold Commencement

The 1962 kindergarten class under Mrs Hughes will host a commencement at First Baptist Church next Thursday evening May 17 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Miss Janet Richards Receives Scholarship

Former Hearnite Janet Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Richards of Rockdale and granddaughter of Mrs H D Beaumont of Hearne has been awarded a Summer Science Institute scholarship to New Mexico University near Las Cruces NM Miss Richards is a sophomore at Rockdale High School

Hearnite Janet Richards R. C. Richards Rockdale H. D. Beaumont Hearne New Mexico University Las Cruces N. M

New Arrivals in Bryan Area Born May Dates

A son John Clayton Jr. born to Mr. and Mrs. John Flannigan in a Bryan hospital on May 6. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gandy Hearne and Mrs. Henry Flannigan Morton. Braulio Rodriguez parents of a daughter Victoria born May 7. Alma Jean born to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Southerland Easterly on May 8. Alfred Gene named son to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Loper Calvert on May 1.

John Clayton Jr John.Clayston Flannigan Bryan Hospital T. A. Gandy Hearne Henry Flannigan Morton Braulio Rodriguez Victoria Alma Jean C. L. Southerland Easterly Alfred Gene Alfred Loper Calvert

Mrs Josey Visits Her Mother In Kurten

Mrs. Roger Josey and her three sons Robert Roland and Richard spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Jim Stanley in Kurten, sharing time together and family affection on the weekend.

Roger Josey Robert, Roland and Richard Kurten Jim Stanley

Hearne beard contest and local news mix in May hopes

Local Beardless prize updates note the Brothers of the Brush beard contest in Hearne during the first Wes tern Week in July with entry types listed and May 15 as brush growth start. The page also highlights civic politics, a 16 year old pet dog death, and Mrs. Bowling's 83rd Mother's Day feature in Redwood City.

L. J. Bowling Gause Merton Bowling Redwood City Calif Needle Point Bowling Merton P. L. Bowling Edna Mixon Houston Paul McMillan Jr Paul McMillan Naval Air Station Pensacola Fla Advanced Training Command Corpus Christi McMillan U. S. Marines Harrel Rose Forrest Elliott Frank Reed Jr Elsey Williams Norma Terry Culbreth Val Milton Schiller Herman Yezak Bremond Yezak Milam County Cecil T. Rhodes Robertson County Rhodes Hearne Cayce Moore W. H Bill) Greenwood Calvert Frank M. Haley Leonard Allen Bill Black Cameron Leon Wilson Dick Moseley Glenn Chatmas Smith J. G. Chatmas Springwood Houston Chronicle Allison Sanders Sanders Smith Kennedy Roger Blough Pete Moore Courteatlaw Moore Billy Ragan Bob Jones Rosemary Trentacost Frenchy Destry Rides

Mrs Greenwood and daughter Visit Friends on Trip Home

Mrs Charles Greenwood Jr and her daughter Linda of Mercedes spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Charles Greenwood on their way home after visiting her sister Mrs Fred Pierce of Texarkana.

Charles Greenwood Jr Linda Mercedes Charles Greenwood Fred Pierce Texarkana

Graveside Rites Held on Friday for Floyd Easterwood

Graveside services for Floyd W. Easterwood were held at Norwood Cemetery Friday afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev. C C Herrington officiating. Easterwood died May 2 in Houston. Born January 3, 1889 in Hearne, he served as Hearne postmaster 1914 1923 and later managed Hearne Lumber Co. Attending from out of town were many relatives and friends from Houston Calvert Beau mont Waco Navasota and other cities.

Floyd W. Easterwood Norwood Cemetery C. C. Herrington Charles O. Hansard Mason M. Harding Phillip Harding Henry W. Harding W. Phillip Allen II Houston Fred A. Klapper Easterwood Hearne Hearne Lumber Co Planters and Merchants State Bank Ed Tomlinson Dallas C. O. Housard Harriett Helen Joe Deutch H. W. Harding Mason Harding Harry McCamment H. W. Cummings Jr Ghent Graves George Vincent Will Lester W. P. Allen Jr W. P. Allen Itt Robert C. Duke Joe F. Gibson Calvert Wilbur Looney Beaumont H.L. Beckham Waco Ira Camp Navasota

Debbie Mangold Wins National Piano Audition Award

Debbie Mangold ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Mangold played thirteen numbers in the National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions at College Station last week. She earned a certificate and gold pin and was placed in the National Category after also achieving the same honor last year. Judge William L Gillock of New Orleans noted composer of Lyrice Preludes as a standard of excellence. Debbie is a fifth grade student at Hearne West Side Elementary School.

Debbie Mangold Larry Mangold National Guild of Piano Teachers College Station Debbie William L. Gillock New Orleans

Reading Club Final Meeting in Franklin 1962 Style Show

The Franklin Woman's Reading Club closed its 1961 62 season on May 4 with a style show at Mrs R L Jackson home co hosted by Mrs J F Van Pelt. Homemaking II class modeled dresses made at school with nineteen members present.

J. G Uyies Franklin Franklin Woman's Reading Club R. L. Jackson J. F. van Pelt Jackson Vernon Anderson Charlotte Buchanan Sharon McBride Barbara Meadors Anita Nance Bertha Jane Nickelson Nova Nickelson Nelda Pasky Brenda Seay Karen Tarver Jean Willis Kathy Reichert Ettie Mae Barnett Evelyn Milberger Ruby Barnett Jeanette Hill Anderson Grady Gilley Fair Dry Goods Company

Cortemelia Family Plans Mother's Day Visit to Houston

Mr and Mrs T N Cortemelia and their family will spend Mother's Day in Houston with her parents Mr and Mrs Tony Maniscalco.

T. N. Cortemelia Houston Tony Maniscalco

Eagles Lose Two Final District Games Of Year

Hearne Eagle baseball ends district play with 3-2 loss to A M Consolidated Tigers and 6-2 defeat by Rockdale. Simon Martinez and Sam Altimore drive runs, Marc Nigliazzo loses to A M. Tim Batson and Robert Neff score for Hearne. Season record shows 9-5 in overall play with district outcomes listed.

Eagles Hearne Eagle A&m Consolidated Tigers Tigers Hearne Simon Martinez Sam Altimore A&m Marc Nigliazzo Rockdale Municipal Diamond Tim Batson Robert Neff

Thanking Friends for Democratic Nomination as School Superintendent

A public note from Ead Nickelson thanks friends for the Democratic nomination for Robertson County School Superintendent. He pledges to run the office for educational benefit of all students and expresses it will be a pleasure to work for the community.

Robertson County County

Smiths Rogers of San Antonio Visit En Route to Dallas

Mr and Mrs Jerry Rogers of San Antonio were Tuesday luncheon guests of his mother Mrs T E Green and Mr Green while en route to an architects convention in Dallas.

Jerry. ‘Rogers T. E. Green Green Dallas

Klappers Host Overnight Guests From Houston and Azores

Overnight guests of Mr and Mrs F A Klapper included Mrs F W Easterwood of Houston Captain F W Easterwood Jr of the Azores and Mr and Mrs W P Allen Jr of Houston They returned to Houston Saturday to visit through the weekend.

F. A. Klapper Houston F. W. Easterwood Jr Azores W. P. Allen Jr Klappers

Guenzels Visit Relatives in Hearne Bremond Lake Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Guenzel of Lake Jackson are visiting this week with his brother and family Mr. and Mrs. John Guenzel in Hearne and Mrs. John A. Smith in Bremond.

Lewis Guenzel Lake Jackson John Guenzel Hearne John A. Smith Bremond

Brady Family Visit Moves to Waco for Vocational Nursing Meet

Mr and Mrs Charles Brady and Jesse Brady of Houston visited the home of their parents Mr and Mrs E M Brady over the weekend. The Bradys then left for Waco on Monday where she attended a 58rd Regional Work Shop for Vocational Nurses at the Raleigh Hotel on Monday and Tuesday.

Charles Brady Jesse Brady Houston E. M. Brady Waco Raleigh Hotel

Franklin High School Honor Students Named for 1961-62

Franklin High School named its 1961-62 honor students based on junior and senior year averages. Valedictorian Bernadette Gassen had 95.522 average and salutatorian Sue Smith 94.472. Other honorees include Linda Frier 94.315 Becky Redden 04.040 Johnny Steele 93.146 Paul Smith 91.683 Jimmie Lat Steele 90.743 Carolyn Barnett 90.608 Carolyn Rabe 90.045 Gene Eaton 89.720. Who's Who selections listed Ben Gassen Kenny Reinhardt Paul Smith Sue Smith Linda Frier Jimmie Lou. Steele. Honorable mention went to Johnny Steele T. McBride Becky Redden Mike Huff.

Franklin High School Bernadette Gassen Sue Smith Linda Frier Becky Redden Johnny Steele Paul Smith Jimmie Lat Steele Carolyn Barnett Carolyn Rabe Gene Eaton Ben Gassen Kenny Reinhardt Jimmie Lou Steele Johnny Ae T. McBride Becky Redden End Mike Huff

Arlington guests visit Nale family relatives

Mrs Roy Parker and song Scott and Barry from Arlington visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Nale and other relatives during the week.

Roy Parker Song Scott and Barry Arlington Jim Nale

Fresno man leaves after familyvisit with twin brother

John White of Fresno California departed Monday following a visit with his twin brother and their family Mr and Mrs W D White.

John White Fresno California W. D. White

Barkleys Visit Family in Marble Falls River Home

Mr and Mrs M D Barkley spent the weekend in Marble Falls visiting his brother and family Mr and Mrs Herman Barkey and their son John of San Antonio at their river home.

Marble, Falls Herman Barkey John San Antonio

Vaughan couple visits recovering patient in Nacogdoches

Mr and Mrs Ed R Vaughan spent the weekend visiting surgical patient Ralf Blackstone in a Nacogdoches hospital and visited Kilgore residents Mr and Mrs M L Hamilton during the trip.

Ed R. Vaughan Ralf Blackstone Nacogdoches Hospital Kilgore M. L. Hamilton

Mrs Palmos Returns From Pasadena Visit

Mrs. Tom B. Palmos returned Tuesday from Pasadena where she had been visiting her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ulrey and daughters Palma Jhon Rae and Teresa Mea. Jhon Rae accompanied Mrs. Palmos home for a visit with her grandparents.

Tom B. Palmos Pasadena John B. Ulrey Palma Jhon Rae Teresa Mea Mrs. Palmose

All Star Beauty Show Attendees in Austin

The All Star Beauty Show in Austin drew Mrs. Earl Payne Mrs. Frank Cangemi Mrs. Henry Rohde and Mrs. Ernie Herod among the attendees during the Sunday and Monday sessions.

Austin Earl Payne Frank Cangemi Henry Rohde Ernie Herod

Stasny Family Visits Honor Grandson at St Marys

Mr and Mrs John Stasny of Bryan visited their son Charles Stasny and family and their grandson Gregory Stasny as he received his first communion at St Marys Catholic Church during a Sunday gathering.

John Stasny Bryan Charles Stasny Gregory Stasny St. Marys Catholic Church

Baytown Woman Attends Austin Beauty Show Weekend

Mrs. O. W. Pursley visited Baytown and joined Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Pursley and family. She Mrs. E. A. Pursley and Miss Wanda Cass attended the Beauty Show at the City Auditorium in Austin over Sunday and Monday.

O. W. Pursley Baytown E. A. Pursley Wanda Cass City Auditorium Austin

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