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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
1
The article marks Armed Services Day on May 18 and notes its proximity to Memorial Day. It argues the armed services receive a large share of federal tax dollars and that their work secures national safety. It stresses dedication of service members, the high cost of careers in uniform, and the importance of patriotic Americans in armed forces.
Mrs M M Otten acting postmaster at Brazos Bottom and Mrs Frances C Foyt remind Mumford rural patrons to watch for June Livestock Survey Cards. Next week sample cards will be placed in boxes of farmers and ranchmen. USDA bases estimates on replies to this survey and urges every card be filled and returned to the letter drop to provide a true sample of the area s livestock and poultry holdings for guiding producers in business decisions.
Hearne Public Library reports books checked out during the week ending May 11. The library hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
The Rev Cliff Herrington shares experiences from a two week preaching mission in the Orient visiting the Philippines Hong Kong and Tokyo. He notes open air services amid unusual interruptions and 6000+ public commitments in the Philippines. Hong Kong displays stark contrasts while Tokyo impresses with crowded night construction and industrious residents. He recounts travel quirks and gratitude returning home after 24 days abroad.
Mr and Mrs Travis Homeyer announce the engagement of their daughter Berniece to Thomas Alford son of Mr and Mrs Frank Alford. A wedding is set for June 2 at 3 p m in Gause Baptist Church with a reception at the church afterward.
Mumford Elementary School eighth grade graduation exercises and program will be held in the school auditorium Friday evening May 17 at 8 p m. Superintendent A P Zemanek says everyone is invited to attend. Mrs M M Otten is listed among those involved.
Mrs Harry Sneaks enjoyed a Mother's Day visit with her mother Mrs J T Parker in Nor Mangee.
Box scores note Cubs 12 Yankees 3 on May 13 and Yankees 6 Sox 4 on May 14. Schedule lists May 20 Sox versus Cubs here at 5 p m, May 20 Yankees versus Colt 22s at Calvert 7 p m, May 22 Yankees versus Colt 22s here at 7 p m, and May 23 Cubs versus Sox here at 5 p m. Cubs formerly Tigers due to wrong caps.
Mrs. R L McCall of Rockdale visited Mr. and Mrs. M E Jones last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones and children from Waco joined. Mrs. Bob Jones and son Bobby accompanied Mrs. Pete Trentacost to Huntsville to visit her brother Pete Anthony Trentacost for Mother's Day. Bob Jones family spent Mother's Day in Hearne.
Mumford P T A installed new officers for 1963 1964 led by Mrs A L Sessums of Calvert Twentieth District First Vice President on May 8. Elected were Mrs M M Otten Jr president Mrs Pete L Scamardo vice president Mrs Luke Collette Jr treasurer and Mrs Judith Moore secretary. A musical program preceded the ceremony and the unit earned a Gold Seal Achievement Award and a 100 yearbook grade with ribbon. The annual school picnic is set for May 23 at the school.
Brazos Bottom Buts Ed Wilson Elementary School plans its annual closing exercises on Monday May 20 at 745 p m in the Ed Wilson School auditorium Principal Eddie Mae Grays and local families including Mr and Mrs Ben Collette and their children were weekend guests of the Collette family Several Houston and Bryan residents attended family visits and social gatherings with the Ottens Colliers and others The note closes with a reference to Faith VII and astronaut Gordon Cooper as rain becomes forgotten
Robertson County court house notices record multiple land transfers including Leonard Golasinski to Malcolm O’Bhea for 39.3 acres and Veterans Land Board deals for 22 545 acres, Camp Creek Water Co to Guy A Davis, and various parcels in Calvert Hearne and Bremond with nominal sums. Also lists new car registrations for local residents and dealers.
Mrs Eramagene Goode presents Hearne and Gause pupils in a recital at the Gause School Auditorium on Tuesday May 21 at p m. Public invited to attend.
Wr and Mrs Howard Colson and children Hal Mona Dell and Ricky of Houston were in Hearne last weekend to visit her sisters Mr and Mrs Tommy Luster Mr and Mrs Estes Marshall and daughter Mrs Marshall Chest mutt and daughters and Mrs Erie Gray
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