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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
2
Two stockmen, Jesse Bishop and James Fuchs, bought Texas Heelers in Robertson County to herd hogs and cattle. The dogs, a mix of seven eighths Australian Cattle Dog, are registered with the Animal Research Foundation in Quinlan and touted for versatile livestock herding and loading tasks.
A reminiscence links a childhood zoo idea to a late uncle who invested in livery stables as cars rose. The tale notes his empire would have faced collapse but suggests, if he had persevered, he might have become a national transportation tycoon offering full service for horse and buggy era needs.
Local residents receiving bachelor degrees in the spring commencement at A and M University in College Station included Michael Mathis son of C R Mathis Hearne who earned a BA in Journalism and Robert L Hedrick who earned a Political Science degree and became a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force. Hedrick and his wife Lou Ann Franks of Hearne departed for his Moody Air Force Base posting in Georgia. Hearne residents Alvah Franks attended the ceremonies along with Mr and Mrs David Bailey who graduated with honors. Bailey is son of Mrs Malcolm Knoles of Killeen and grandson of Mr and Mrs John W McCorry of Hearne.
A letter writer suggests a playful branding idea by changing signs to read Oxxen and quips about rising meat prices versus the cost of bugging. The note ends with a courteous sign-off from J. A.
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