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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat weekly edition lists J Felton Lane as editor and proprietor with Mrs W C Bisner as associate editor and D B Carrington as plant manager. It notes subscription rates and ad rates, and records its second class mailing and Hearne Texas publication date May 2, 1926.
The editor compares Abd El Krim to a freedom fighter and hopes for humane treatment and self government for Rif leaders. He likens the struggle to Washington’s fight for the American colonies and urges great powers to grant prisoners of war their usual rights.
Good Will Tourists from Allen Academy and Bryan Chamber of Commerce begin a 1200 mile tour visiting eighty towns. Led by a 40 piece Allen Academy Military Band, they stop in Hearne for an 8:00 to 9:10 a.m. concert inviting locals to meet the visitors and mingle.
The reguae monthly missionary study and social hour at Mrs. C. E. Bullock featured program leader Mrs. R. H. Whitaker. Discussion covered Our Hospitals at Home and Abroad with guests Mrs. William Erwin Jr of Houston and Mrs. Gober of Fort Pierce Florida sharing talks on hospital work. Mrs. Slaughter performed a piano selection and refreshments for 35 followed. Out of town guests included Mrs. E. S. Crocker Dallas Mrs. J. W. Chapman Houston and Rev. H. D. Gober Florida. Reporter Miss Bertha Cohen returned from Houston. Amelia Harding, previously teaching in Coleman, came home for summer with her mother Mrs. Lelia Harding.
Mrs. C. R. Gardner and Mrs. Otho Matthews visited Bryan to attend commencement exercises at Allen Academy. While in Bryan they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn.
Mrs J C Johnson Mrs John Moss and Mrs H H Thomas return to Hearne after pleasant visit in Bryan as guests of Mr and Mrs H B McDowell and family on North College avenue. Bryan Eagle May 25.
On Tuesday May 25 Billy Wilkerson a civil engineer in Dublin was home briefly with his parents Mr and Mrs W A Wilkerson. Miss Clarence Duin Newton of Dublin joined the trip to Hearne and stayed at the Wilkerson residence while in town.
Fifteen graduates received diplomas Tuesday evening during commencement week. Speakers included S. M. N. Marrs who likened public schools to factories for citizens, administering the oath to the 1926 class. The program featured solos, prophecies, poetry, and the presentation of diplomas by Supt. H. C. Lyon, with bouquets of gladioli and sweet peas noted.
John Luke, Hearne precinct, seeks the Democratic nomination for Justice of the Peace in the July primary. A Hearne veteran and former Houston and Texas Central Railroad engineer, Luke is described as of high character, integrity, and long service.
The Democrat announces Hon. J. G. Lyles for re election to a second term as County Attorney. He is described as a conscientious officer and a refined Christian gentleman with many friends county wide. He has no opposition so far and plans to visit voters to renew pledges and solicit continued support and influence.
Mr and Mrs R M Haddox are visiting Marlin for a week then plan a vacation trip into West Texas, marking a short stay before travel.
The Hearne area sees the Stephens Motor Company taking over the Hearne Motor Company site. Improvements are clearly visible as the new firm plans more upgrades to become a premier automobile agency in the region. E. B. Lawrence of Denison visited over the weekend to see his daughter, Lillian Lawrence, a high school teacher.
Miss Rebecca Silverman travels from Dallas to attend commencement exercises where her brother Willie Silverman receives his diploma.
Mrs C J Hostrasser and daughters Martha Hearne and Beverly travel Thursday to Waco to stay with Mr and Mrs G D Martin. Mrs R H Ballinger and sons Richard and Montgomery accompany them for the visit.
A Dear Hearne Democrat feature argues parents should plan for daughters’ independence after school. It promotes commercial training at Tyler Commercial College, detailing courses, a welfare department, and a free book “Achieving Success in Business” to help secure office jobs such as stenographers and bookkeepers.
Judges will visit yards of contestants for yard and garden prizes on Tuesday June 1. They will be from out of town and impartial. Contestants will receive information cards for judges no later than Monday morning.
A special sale offers a permanent wave at a redub reduction starting Saturday May 29 through June 29. Contact Mrs. T. B. Taylor at phone number 258 in Calvert. Allan Clapp, visiting from Rice Institute, is at home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Clapp this week.
Brazos Grain Co. Inc. advertises Purina Startena as a solution to lower baby chick losses this season. Phone 93.
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