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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
2
Mrs Robby Meeks and her daughter Melinda visited in Hearne with her husband’s mother Mrs June Meeks and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Zee Brooks.
The passage notes Mr and Mrs Hollis Jeans of Center visiting relatives while their son Marine Lance Corporal Bob by Meeks is stationed at Cherry Point NC. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Cecil Jones with grandchildren Angela and David Jones of Houston visiting Arlington with Mr and Mrs Mike Jones, Troy, and Gavin.
Kept brief carpet cleaning ad offers steaming service from Kesler's Discount Carpet Cleaning. Dial Bryan 846-1664 for reasonable rates and free estimates.
A document warns readers about free prize scams and sweepstakes designed to lure purchases. It explains common tactics, such as needing to buy items to claim a prize, and advises skepticism. The piece urges smart consumer behavior and highlights deceptive elements in promotional offers.
Lockhart's Furniture and Appliance offers a two year replacement warranty on Corelle dinnerware by Corning with no charge for any broken chipped or faded pieces. The offer emphasizes hassle free replacement for wedding registry items.
In Robertson County seven wolf pups about a week old were found by Herman and Leonard Warhol while berry picking near Bremond. They brought the pups home despite warnings wolves raised as dogs can be unpredictable. Pup ownership spread to several locals including a Waco Zoo visitor, Raymond Carter, and others in Bremond and Palestine, with feeding methods noted and one pup later rejected.
Milton Schiller, a Cameron businessman, defeated veteran state representative Herman Yezak of Bremond by 5 909 votes to 4 290 across three counties. In other races Katherine Galloway won re election for County Clerk, Ger Vase Reagan took county judge, Forrest McCormick beat Eleano Reed for Commissioner Precinct Two, Sam Abraham won Precinct Four Commissioner, and Gilbert Mauk vs Joe Carl Willis faced a runoff for District Clerk. Hearne City Council weighed an overpass as Southern Pacific crossing changes faced cost feasibility questions. Butch Reed won broad jump state title with 22 214 inches.
Johnny Lee Sessums, a 1970 Hearne High School graduate, will graduate from Blinn Junior College in Brenham this Sunday May 14 at 8 30 p m on Spencer Athletic Field. Dr Billy N Jones president of Southwest Texas State University will give the address. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Sessums of Hearne.
Melvin E Wilson of Mumford received a certificate of completion at a graduation ceremony at Ouachita Job Corps Center in Royal Arkansas last week. Wilson completed the welding course while at Ouachita.
The Farmers Insurance Group has acquired the Far mers Group Agency in Robertson County and merged it with the Bryan Agency to enhance service. The firm offers professional insurance counseling and invites customers to call collect at 823-8051 or visit 3400 S College Ave Bryan Texas 77801. George L Webb, Agent.
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