Precinct Conventions In Robertson County Light Attendance
Democratic precinct conventions in Robertson County on May 6 drew very light crowds at the high school and first station meetings. Seven voters at the Precinct 2 high school assembly elected delegates to the county convention on May 13 at Franklin Court House. Delegates named include King, Mrs. Grandham, Rev. Blocker, Anderson, Miss Tanner, several others, with 13 delegates and 13 alternates chosen at Franklin. The chairman and county chairs noted no delegates were instructed or committed at these precinct meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Henry
Precinct
Franklin
Riley King
Precinct Two
Firs Station
King
Mary L. Grandham
R. M. Blocker
Booker T. Anderson
Daphne Tanner
Jimmie Dotson
Carrie Lacey
L. R. Bullock
Vivian Hollins
Pearl Magee
Lorenzo Hendrix
J. R. Delley
James Galloway
Calvert
Joe Foster Jr
Gause Comings And Goings
A storm last Monday uprooted many trees, some hitting tractors and a vacant trailer home overturned. B J Kilpatrick home destroyed by lightning while Mr. Kilpatrick was away in San Antonio with family. Various locals visited kin and attended a Caldwell rodeo. several families traveled, visited hospitals, or planned trips around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Kilpatrick
San Antonio
Harry Beere
George Land
Brown Ely
Myron
Stu. Diego
Walter Burney
Caldwell
Kaye Cass
Craig
Kelly
Lance Lee
Lexington
Jimmy Cass
Dwayne
Lisa
Carmen
Ethel Mitchell
Freeport
Tommy Ray Mitchell
Joe Mitchell
Stidham Family Returns Granddaughter From Vacation
Mr and Mrs Jack Stidham traveled to Dallas to bring back their granddaughter Samantha to her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Stidham Jr who had just returned home Thursday from a vacation trip to San Francisco Lake Tahoe and Los Angeles California
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Jack Stidham
Dallas
Samantha
Jack Stidham Jr
San Francisco
Lake Taha
Los Angeles
California
Mrs Alice Westbrook rites held in Hearne
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alice Allen Westbrook at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Hillenkamp officiating. Burial followed at Norwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Buddy Bingham Keith McWilliams Joe Boggan J Fred Moss and Leon Wilson. She died May 6 after a yearlong cancer illness. Born January 31 1904 in Hearne she lived in the same home at death. Survived by daughter Mae Westbrook of California son Major R E Westbrook and three grandchildren all of San Antonio.
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Alice Allen Wetsbrook
Grace United Methodist Church
R. W
Buddy) Hillenkamp
Norwood Cemetery
Heartfield Funeral Home
Buddy Bingham
Keith McWilliams
Joe Boggan
J. Fred Moss
Leon Wilson
Westbrook
Hearne
Robert Cyrus
Florence Blair Allen
Robert Edwin Westbrook Jr
Thomas Lawrence Westbrook
Robin Ann Westbrook
San Antonio
Anderson Trek Visits Historic Kinnard Farm House
Mrs O L Harris and Mrs W C Goepel visited Anderson Texas on Sunday for the Anderson Trek an annual tour of restored old homes. One stop was the Edward Kinnard farm house the former home of their late parents Mr and Mrs G D Perry where they were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Harris
W. C. Goepel
Anderson
Edward Kinnard
G. D. Perry
Harris
Appreciation Note From Emma L. Connor
Mrs Emma L Connor expresses gratitude for prayers flowers cards gifts and meals received during hospital stay and after returning home in a brief appreciation notice dated 13 11p
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Emma L. Connor
Public Hearing on Zoning Change in Hearne Texas
Notice is given of a public hearing at Hearne City Hall on Monday June 12 1972 at 645 P M to consider changing zoning from R-1 Residential to Commercial for Lots 1 2 Block D and Lots 1 2 Block E Rose Marie Addition Hearne Texas. Joe R Turner Jr Secretary City of Hearne Texas 13-2tn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Rose Marie
Franklin Bands Give Concert On Monday
Franklin school bands performed a May 8 concert under director H B Butler. The sixth grade played Stars and Stripes Forever and other pieces, the fifth grade sang folk tunes, and the high school Lion band featured classical numbers, solos, and a rock set by The Souls. Joel Petteway sang baritone, Rodney Menn played piano and tuba, Menn conducted a piece, and Joyce Smith accompanied. Proceeds from the concert will fund new uniforms and band equipment. the parent club met the following Tuesday.
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Franklin
H. B. Butler
Lion Band
John Brewster
The
Souls
Joel Petteway
Rodney Menn
Joyce Smith
Menn
Herb Alpert
Butler
Calvert Baptist Honors Mothers Sunday Service Gift Ceremony
Calvert's First Baptist Church will honor mothers during morning worship with three corsages for the oldest mother, the mother with the most children present, and the grandmother with the most children. Dr. Joe Weldon Bailey will sermonize on "A Mother's Faith" from Matthew 15. Dial-A-Prayer lines offer scripture and prayer to Calvert residents, and plans for weekly Bible study in Calvert for youth and adults are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert's First Baptist Church
Joe Weldon Bailey
Calvert
First Baptist
Bailey
Waco
J. B. Fletcher
Sam Houston picks Karon Martin as twirler for 72 73
Karon Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller B Martin of Franklin was chosen one of 12 twirlers for the Sam Houston State University Bearcat Band for 1972 1973 at April 29 tryouts Miss Martin was head twirler for the Franklin High School Lion band this year and will graduate in May
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karon Martin
Miller B. Martin
Franklin
Sam Houston State University
Missionary W. A. C. Holds Annual Lincoln District Meeting
The Missionary W. A. C. of the Lincoln District Association held its annual meeting Monday April 24 at 4 p.m. at New Elam Baptist Church Hearne with Rev E H Ballard and Mrs E A Harris in attendance. The theme Mission In A Changing World was presented in two parts by conductors Mrs C M Roach and Mrs R C Gentry with a slate of speakers and soloist Mrs R A Softly providing the musical highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln District Association
New Elam_ Baptist
Hearne
E. H. Ballard
E. A. Harris
C. M. Roach
O. W. Mack
J. B. Potter
A. V. Gray
R. C. Gentry
Estella Brown
Martha Whitehead
L. R. Bullock
Westbrook Family Thanks Friends for Kindness
The family of Alice Allen Westbrook expresses gratitude for the many kindnesses shown during her days in Hearne. Robert Edwin Westbrook Carol Westbrook Alice Mae Westbrook sign the humble note of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Allen Westbrook
Hearne
Robert Edwin Westbrook
Carol Westbrook
Alice Mae Westbrook
BVDC Funds Day Care Plan For Brazos Valley
The Brazos Valley Development Council approved refunding the Brazos Valley Community Action Program for the year ending June 30 and submitted the funding statement to the Office of Economic Opportunity Region VI. BVDCAP director E. E. Easterly said a new day care center program could begin September 1 in Calvert if approved, serving about 50 children with pre education and meals. Franklin was denied due to insufficient children. Bryan has two units for about 70 children.
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Brazos Valley Development Council
BVDC
Brazos Valley Community Action Program
BVCAP
E. E. Easterly
Franklin
Office of Economic Opportunity
Region VI
Dallas
Robertson and Brazos Counties
Robertson County
ECAC
Brazos County
Bryan
Calvert
Youth Choir Bake Sale And Car Wash Planned
The First Baptist Church youth choir The Living Soul announces a bake sale and car wash to fund its summer tour. The bake sale runs Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon with booths at downtown businesses. The church parking lot hosts a Saturday car wash from 9 am onward. Proceeds support the choir's summer tour costs.
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First Baptist Church
The
Living Soul
Bingo Party Scheduled by Bremond Parents Club
The Parents and Teachers Club of Bremond sponsors a bingo party on Saturday May 13 at 7 30 p m in St Marys School Hall. Valuable awards will be presented and the public is invited to attend.
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Calvert
Darryl Pattillo
Cameron
National Guard
143Rd
Arnold Payne
Payne
Fattillo
John Frion
Ernie Cremeans
The
Parents and Teachers Club of
Bremond
St. Mary’s School Hall
Poage Reelected in New District Easy Victory Over Watson
W. R. Poage won reelection easily in his revised district defeating former senator Murray Watson. Robertson County was shifted from Poage’s district but he will continue as local congressman until 1973 when Olin E. Teague of Bryan will represent the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R
Bob) Poage
Murray Watson
Robertson County
Cong. Poage
Cong. Olin E, Teague
Bryan
Hearne High Calendar Announces Week of Prom and Events
Hearne High reveals prom set for Saturday night at Ramada Inn College Station with tickets at the door per couple. Band Flintlock of Houston to perform. Student leaders Randy Werner and Tom Brashear Jr. to present props and seniors will. Faculty sponsors listed. band concert by Stephen F. Austin High Band Bryan on May 11 at 8:30. Cheerleaders and drum majors named. yearbook sessions proceed. bands concert May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
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Margaret McMillan
Flintlock
Houston
Randy Werner
Tom Brashear Jr
Stephen F. Austin High School Band
Bryan
Hearne
Benchley Sympathy for Brad and Hettie Haygood
Benchley notes sorrow for Hettie Haygood who died last week leaving husband Brad and family. She grew up in Benchley, helped local youth, paid light bills with small acts, and brought food and cheer. Survived by Brad, brother Johnny Roberson of Palestine, sisters in Houston, and nieces and nephews. The community remembers her kindness and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Haygood
Hettie
Brad
Benchley
John
Mollie Eaves Roberson
Bryan
Drad
Bettie
Johnny Roberson
Palestine
Callie Knight
Willie Blume
Kittie Henkell
Houston
Christ
Tim Whitten
Glyn Whitten
M. B. Horn
Pat Godejohn
Cleveland
J. G. Lightsey
Henry Bowman
Joe Sturgis
Social Security Help Available at Courthouse Visits
The Social Security representative for the area will be at the Franklin courthouse at 9 a m on May 16 and on June 6 and June 20. He will answer questions and help eligible individuals apply for retirement disability survivors or medicare benefits or obtain a Social Security number. Write the Social Security Administration at 307 S Main at 28th Street Box 873 Bryan or call 822 1371 in Bryan.
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Social Security
Franklin
Social Security Administration
S. Main
28Th Street
Bryan
Franklin Industrial Foundation Meets At Franklin
The Franklin Industrial Foundation met May 4 to gather data for a community profile. Secretary Ben Dearon said the foundation requires utilities housing and labor market details, most of which were submitted. The next business will be selecting among three land tracts for an industrial site option.
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Franklin Industrial Foundation
Ben Dearon
State Industrial Foundation
Deason
Franklin
New Arrivals and Residency Moves Feature Local Families
Susan Tara Fowler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Norman Fowler Jr of Bremend, born at Hearne General Hospital on April 29. Stella Cobb Bartchak, originally from Franklin, has returned after living in Upper California since 1950 and plans to make Franklin her permanent home after visiting since February.
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Susan Tara
Gordon Norman Fowler Jr
Bremend
Hearne General Hospital
Stella Cobb Bartchak
Franklin
Upper
California
Deason Family Returns From California Trip
Mr and Mrs Ben Deason of Franklin came home May 3 after a three week auto tour with son Maurice W Deason wife and eight children in Santa Rosa Bakersfield and central and northeastern California They found the Mojave Desert cool and enjoyable and praised the redwood and pine regions Their grandson Mike Deason 18 also joined the trip returning with them to Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Deason
Franklin
Maurice W. Deason
Santa Rosa
Calif
New Mexico
Arizona
Bakersfield
California
Deason
Mojave
Mike Deason
Texas
For the bride. Club Alumni fourth by popular color set
A brief item notes a club alumni event with a color theme and a furniture retailer involvement. It references Lockhart's Furniture and Appliance and a December 3 date, indicating a local notice or social item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Lockhart
Par nells of Waco Visit Hearne Relatives Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Jack Parnell of Waco spent the weekend in Hearne visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Louis H Parnell and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parnell
Waco
Hearne
Louis H. Parnell
Beaumont couple visits Calvert relatives this weekend
Mr and Mrs Eber Peters of Beaumont visited Calvert with relatives and friends during the weekend describing a social visit and local greetings.
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Eber Peters
Beaumont
Calvert
Huntsville Visit Reunites Barrett Family Members
Mrs. Bob Davis and her daughters Kay Lynn and Joanna traveled to Huntsville to visit their mother and grandmother, Mrs Ottie Barrett, over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davis
Kay Lynn
Joanna
Huntsville
Ottie Barrett
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Alice Westbrook
Joe R. Turner Jr
City of
Calvert Baptist
Sam Houston
Twirler
R. A. Softly
I. E. Massengile
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Texas Womens University At
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Poage
Hearne High
Ramada Inn
College Station
Mrs. McMillan
Kathy Jordan
Kathy Goke
Dee Benarden
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Lois Friday
Roydell Rogers
Karol McMahan
Roy Campbell
Carl Trojacek
Herb Sigle
Debra Tyler
Thomas Flowers
Carla Jo Suggs
Eva Thomas
Cathy Gentry
Karen Jones
Wendy Chandler
Karen Jutson
Debbi Kennamer
Eagle Band
Carla Cotropia
Caron Cotropia
Donna Mullinnix
Holly Murray
Linda Degelia
Rosanne Perrone
Pat Langford
Monica Otten
Angie.Lanham
Gina Donaldson
Carla Werner
Terri Starkey
Soraya Allen
Karen Rachui
Benchley News
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