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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat published weekly lists subscription and advertising rates. One year costs 1.50 and six months 0.75. It notes second class matter status at Hearne Texas post office under the 1879 act and advertising at 25 cents per inch with 0. per line for local readers. ads run until ordered out.
County Precinct and municipal officers report Hearne is free of intoxicating drinks with only hair tonics and unauthorized beverages seen. Modern thirst parlors supply numerous cold drinks via Liquid Carbonic dispensers, bottled drinks in drug stores and grocer shops, offering eight varieties kept icy by ice blocks. Selah
The editor salutes all graduates and thanks them for invitations received from Hearne Snyder Marlin Eastland Franklin and other Texas high schools. Names include Miss Sue Flake Cummings Hearne High School Miss Lois Copeland McCarver Hearne High School Mr Raymond Rozzell Hearne High School Miss Tip Messimer Snyder High School Mr William C Rogers Jr Marlin High School Miss Olive McWilliams Eastland High School Miss Verna Goodman Franklin High School Miss Mary Augusta Kikel The Misses Hockaday School.
Mr and Mrs W C Allen and children were in Bryan Friday to visit. Oliver son of Mr and Mrs Charles Oliver of Caldwell is in the Bryan Sanitarium where he was operated on for appendicitis.
Members of the Young People Service League of Calvert attended St Philip's Sunday, presenting speeches on supervised recreation at Carino McAllen camp and supporting the League's work. Mr H B Morris of Palestine visited friends on the occasion.
A fragment claims George Washington, awaiting a Delaware River ferry, smoked two sacks of Bull Durham tobacco. The note argues Washington’s Virginia ties and Durham tobacco as compatible icons, noting no confirmation or denial exists.
The Catholic Study Club met Sunday night in Calvert with Miss Mattie Hanna. Roll call cited the Books of the New Testament. Discussion covered Current Events and The Catechism on God’s commandments. Mrs. Pugh read two poems. Readings from St Matthew chapters 17 and 18 were given, followed by a survey. Mr. Lamb sang a mother song. Adjournment set for May 24 with Mr. and Mrs. O G Hudson hosting. guests included Mesdames J P McClendon Sam Swinson and A Rogers.
The Shakespeare Club held its annual picnic on Thursday afternoon at a spot off the Bryan road with The Music Lovers Club and husbands present. Members and guests enjoyed speeches, a song contest, and a light feast of chips, pies, and iced tea before returning to town, with high praise for the event. Notable attendees included Mrs. George Kempen, Mrs. John Gatling, Mrs. A. C. Shelow, Mrs. Joe Bert Knight, Frances Wilkerson, and Nelleen Miller.
Mrs R O Ely hosted four tables of bridge in her spacious living room lined with wildflowers in yellow hues. Before play, Mrs B W Beckham delivered a basket of gifts from members and wished each recipient happiness in their new home. High score went to Mrs F L Wood who gave ice tea glasses to Mrs George Kempen of Brady.
Mrs. Sallie Smith hosted a Thursday dinner for guests from Caldwell Paris Terrell Coleman and Navasota with former Hearne residents. An alumni program followed with toasts from class representatives and a birthday cake ceremony closing at eleven.
The Methodist W M S met Monday afternoon at Miss Talmadge house with Mrs Sanders and Mrs Craig as co hosts. Mrs Cummings gave a Bible lesson. Mrs Williams spoke on W M S Brazil and Mrs Clapp recounted Scarnett’s first graduate serving as a missionary there. Mrs Sanders shared a Missionary Voice article on The Sisterhood of Church Women. Social hour followed with cream and angel cake. guest Mrs I D Breedlove of Houston attended.
Alumni Association hosted a delightful evening for the graduating class of eighteen at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Hudson. Guests enjoyed abundant early summer blossoms and the senior class colors were featured in a festive social.
Thirty guests attended a Tuesday evening banquet in the Van Noy dining room hosted by the High School faculty and school board for 1925 graduates. The table featured a central sweetpea centerpiece in class colors, with green parasol place markers. Superintendent H C Lyon acted as toastmaster and Raymon Rozzell gave the response. Loia Mooney was valedictorian and John Rodell salutatorian. Miss Mary Buckner and others spoke amid Songs of the Southland.
An advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Syruphonic laxative that cures habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days and should be taken regularly for regular action. It touts prompt relief, stimulation and regulation, with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent bottle price.
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