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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
4
Do you ever wonder why insurance premiums rise due to traffic accidents and damages. The article explains how higher accident numbers severity and juries awards lead to higher costs paid by policy holders.
The Chamber of Commerce recommends Memorial Day May 30 as a holiday for member businesses to observe. Notices indicate closures on May 30 at Hearne Post Office Hearne City Hall First State Bank Lanterns and Merchants State Bank Hearne Public Library McCorry's Shoe Store Western Auto Store J B White Co K Walens Department Store Southwestern Bell Telephone Fair Dry Goods Wilson Brothers.
About 150 attended the fifth annual Surgs Cemetery Association homecoming at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday May 19. Rev. Eddy Mayo of Houston gave the address with special music by Mrs. R L Suggs and Mrs. C N Lockhart. Leslie Pearson elected new chairman with Paul Kingsley and Steve Mayo as co chairmen. Pearson named secretary treasurer. Emory Nunley named honorary chairman. Many visitors from Baytown Highland El Campo Eagle Lake Houston Grand Saline Austin Bryan Hempstead Dallas Irving Livingston Hawkins Waco Tyler registered.
American Legion Post 454 of Hearne will hold a Memorial service at the Norwood Cemetery entrance at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 30. Cmdr Halbert Hanson of Miles Scriviner Post says minister Sandy Doggett will conduct the services. Because of rising veteran burials, attendance is limited to those with a representative present. the public is invited.
The piece notes weekend aviation on Matagorda Island with John Hall and Eric, describes a windy landing with five Army helicopters refueling, and warns of gravity and risk. It reflects on thrill seeking in flight, weightlessness in a cabin, and safety reminders for young flyers and infants during air travel.
The Girl Scout Troop I met on Thursday May 9 with members discussing business. Margaret Cox served refreshments. Roll call named a bird. The next meetings are set for May 16 and May 23, with reporter Sherry Elliott.
Mrs James McGrew of Austin spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Wallace McGrew. Mrs Wallace McGrew is recuperating from major surgery in her home. Their son Mas James McGrew spent the weekend with the family.
The Hearne Saddle Club will sponsor a play night on Saturday May 25 at 7 p m with grand entry at 7 and ribbons awarded in six places per event. Seventeen events include flag races musical chairs clover leaf barrels straightaway barrels goat tying ring races tunnel races pole bending rescue races wagon races and ribbon roping.
Hearne Church of Christ launches Summer Vacation Bible School from May 27 to May 31 daily at 7 30 p m with Bible studies songs and special adult classes leading sessions each evening
Beginning Monday May 27 Vacation Bible School runs daily 8 30 to 11 00 am at the First Baptist Church and closes June 5 with a Parent's Night program. Ages three through twelve accommodated with a teen program planned later. Thirty seven workers, ten from the District Bible School clinic, seven departments. Rev Herrington says the aim is to teach Bible truth and welcome every child.
Friends from out of town gathered in Hearne Sunday to attend funeral services for Marion D. Fleetwood. The group included couples from Tomball Corsicana Ennis Dallas Bryan New Baden and other nearby towns.
Joe Burke of Calvert manages the 22's with Emory Garrett coaching. Lindon Carr leads the Sox with Emory Garrett as coach. Cubs are managed by Bill Swick with James Starkey as coach. Yankees led by Lige McWilliams with Clyde Tucker as coach. Schedule lists games from May 15 to May 30 at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. at various home venues.
Mr and Mrs Pat Tullous of Conroe visited his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Tullous last weekend and attended the Suggs Cemetery Association homecoming at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday.
Lucian Ray Reed arrives home Saturday from the Air Force Academy Prep School in Colorado Springs to enjoy a summer visit with his parents P. A. Reed Jr. and Mrs. Reed and his brother Andy.
Marion D. Fleetwood, a retired railroad employee, died at his Hearne home on Saturday May 18 at age 73 years, nine months, 26 days. He was born July 22, 1889 in Indiana and was a longtime Hearne resident active in church work. Funeral services were held May 19 at First Baptist Church with burial in Norwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Surviving: widow, two sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren, two sisters.
Mayor Jack Ramsay proclaims May 26 to June 1 as Highway Week to recognize progress and issues in the Texas highway system. The observance aligns with National Highway Week and urges citizens to note highway problems and needs as the economy expands.
The Hearne Public Library reports books checked out for the week ending May 1. New purchases were added and donations include 40 books from Mrs Mary Eben Ikard and Mrs Alice Bruce, two books from Karen Green, plus contributions from Ricki Glenn, Mrs John Childers, Mrs £, the Hearne Garden Club. Beginning May 28 hours: Tue Thu 4 to 8 pm, Wed Fri 1 to 5 pm, Sat 7:30 to 10:30 am, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Mrs Mollie Threadgill rushed to Houston Monday for her grandson Kenny Hodges serious illness. Kenny, son of Mr and Mrs J W Hodges, swallowed a twenty five cent piece and underwent emergency surgery. He was reported in satisfactory condition.
Mr. and Mrs. B. E Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Creed of Houston visited Mrs. Pearl Moss last weekend. They attended the Suggs Cemetery Association homecoming at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday with their hostess.
Recent guests at the Stoney Stubbs residence included their son Mitt Stubbs and wife plus their child Bobby from Dallas, joining Mr and Mrs Stubbs for a visit.
Dr and Mrs Ray Cruse and children Caren and Bobby hosted weekend guests Dr and Mrs David Park and daughter Miss Janie Park from Houston.
Mrs John McCullough of Ridge and Mrs B W Moore of Franklin visited Tuesday in the W J Raley home, sharing a social call and friendly exchange.
Weekend houseguests were Mrs. A F Timmons and Mrs. J W Timmons with sons from Highlands along with Mrs. W B Shields of Baytown staying at the R G Timmons home.
Dr and Mrs Tom Coor and W L Barron of Houston spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs W R Barron in Franklin, sharing hospitality and social time.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel li. Baca 78 were held Wednesday May 15 at Memorial Chapel in Santa Fe New Mexico with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She had lived in Santa Fe since 1914 except for two years in Hearne with her son Maj Gene Baca. She died Monday May 13 at a rest home where she had been a patient since January. She is survived by her retired Army son who now serves as administrative assistant to the director of the Bureau of Revenue in Santa Fe.
Funeral services for Joseph Daniel Wenck 72 were held at Heartfield Funeral Home on May 19 with Rev Robert A Fuchs officiating. Interment followed in Norwood Cemetery. Wenck a Hearne native died May 17 in an Austin hospital after a long illness. He was WWI veteran and survived by daughter Florence Beebe of Alvin nine grandchildren sister Carrie McGinley Houston three brothers August Wenck Midland Johnny Wenck Houston Paley Wenck Army Watertown N Y and numerous nieces and nephews.
In Hearne Q O F Britton at South Texas Cotton Oil Company logged 1.80 inches Saturday morning 0.50 Sunday night and 0.30 Wednesday noon totaling 2.60 inches. Franklin Wheelerock Mumford and Benchley gauges reported two inches or more. This May rain ended Hearne’s rainfall drought for the month and brings yearly total to 12.10 inches.
Week's results show Braves 10 Cards 6 on May 16 Dodgers 8 Braves 2 on May 17 Colts 8 Giants 2 on May 17 Dodgers 7 Cards 5 on May 20 Braves 19 Giants 2 on May 21. Upcoming games list Dodgers Colts May 24 Braves Dodgers May 27 Dodgers Giants May 28 Colts Cardinals May 28 Giants Colts May 30 Cardinals Braves May 31.
Mr and Mrs Donald Banks and their sons David and Mark of Kilgore visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs W O Banks, the couple’s parents.
Out of town guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Dotson last weekend included Mrs. J. C. Lockett of Galveston. Also visiting were her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Co. F. Banks of Dallas who attended Suggs Cemetery Association homecoming at Bethany Baptist Church.
Visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Blahuta and Danny from Friday to Tuesday were his brother and family Mr and Mrs Frank Blahuta of Harlingen.
Mrs F A Crowder thanks all who sent flowers cards and gifts during illness. Special gratitude to the doctors nurses and staff at Hearne General Hospital. May God bless each of you. 13-ltn
Sixty two eighth grade students received diplomas during elementary graduation exercises held May 23 at 9:30 am in the Hearne High School auditorium. American Legion Awards went to Patricia Lafferty and Kenneth Stone. Diploma presentations were by George F. Smith, with James Pauli Paker giving the invocation. Students listed include James M Aalen, Ben Accurso, Mildred Armstrong, and many others.
Mrs. I. D. McPhail will present her pupils in a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday May 28 in the High School Auditorium. The program includes solos duets and ensembles featuring Betty Birdwell Karan Russ Cindy Lou Turner Suzanne Priestly Judy Tomlin Luanne Jentsch Deise Turnham Nancy Kelly Beverly Utecht Leah Monney Karen Turnham Margaret Jo Wilson Dana Anders Fecky Russ Helen Elaine Wallace Suzan Fridel and Diane Aalen.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Blake returned Tuesday from Oklahoma City where they joined Vice President Lyndon B Johnson. Blake accompanied Johnson to Tulsa for a business luncheon and to Oklahoma City for a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. Special tributes were paid to late Senator Robert Kerr. Robert Kerr Jr also joined the trip.
Sheriff’s Office reports 22 burglaries in two weeks across Whee lock Eaton Calvert and Camp Creek Lake. Most break ins due to neglect per Chief Deputy El Hott. Residents urged to secure homes and businesses before leaving. Texas burglary theft rate up 200 percent in ten years.
Mrs. J. O. Gumm of Eagle Lake, Walter Broadus, and two children of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Broadus and Jerry of Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Broadus of Tyler visited Mrs. E. H. Broadus and Miss Mildred Broadus this weekend.
Real estate transfers list Obie W. Kirket to James E. Jones for 1.23 acres in Robertson Survey valued at 10 dollars. Harry Dishman to R.S. Tucker for lot 31 Camp Creek at 10 dollars. Vehicle registrations note new cars in Calvert and Hearne including Ford Cadillac Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac and more.
Dr and Mrs Weldon E Bell of Dallas spent the weekend with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Henry Rohde and visited other relatives in Rockdale on Sunday.
Kimberly Hrdlicke returned home over the weekend after a week’s visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs P A Reed Jr and their sons Andy and Butch at their home.
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