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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
5
The article outlines ten traits of an educated person including openness to evidence, listening to experts, honoring new ideas, questioning daydreams, knowing and using one’s strengths, forming good habits, knowing when to think independently and when to seek expert help, rejecting magic, living a forward and outward looking life, and cultivating a love of the beautiful, as discussed in American Magazine authored by Albert Edward Wiggam.
We express sincere appreciation for kindnesses and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife, mother and grandmother. Thanks for the beautiful floral offerings at the funeral hour from S. H. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Anderson Sr. and family.
A short promotional notice touts a home remedy eye wash with camphor witch hazel and other ingredients said to strengthen eyes for reading or work. It claims quick results from a small bottle and offers a free aluminum eye cup. Also mentions Duffey Drug Company and Mrs J W Horlock returning from Houston. Sieberling Cord Tires at Hearne Motor Co all sizes guaranteed.
Public school pupils in Hearne took a new mental ability test with mixed results. In the high school 100 students were tested, with eleven pupils in the top 11 percent led by Henry Beckham and Edward McNeel. Grades awarded show many labeled normal or dull across eighth to eleventh grades, while some top performers emerge in each grade. Elementary grades also show varied classifications, and teachers note differences in administering the test and caution against overreliance on early results. The report suggests annual testing to track mentality changes and identify weaker students for better guidance.
Mrs. R C Allen reported on the T F W C meeting in Austin as a delegate. Her notes were concise and attached to state chairmen’s references. The club will suspend activities this week for Thanksgiving holidays.
The Bridge Club met at Mrs. R. C. Allen's home with two tables. Mrs. D. D. Stephenson won high score and Mrs. C. V. Easterwood took the low score prize. Guests included Mrs. Philip Johnson of Houston. A luncheon followed featuring creamed chicken, mashed potatoes and coffee. The table was set with white linen, fruits and bezonias, and red candles in bronze holders.
Saturday afternoon twelve girls met in the Domestic Science rooms for the Hearne High Home Economics Club monthly gathering. Misses Agnes Evans and Ethel Mullinix hosted. After business, Bristelle Cullum spoke on Home Life from Burns, Libbie Hall discussed Snow Bound by Whittier, Lula Dell Jett recited The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. An ad contest pleased attendees. Zell Fortner and Libbie Hall won rewards. chocolates and cakes were served.
Miss Margaret Wilson wed O D Mann of Houston at the bride’s parents home with Dr Frank Smith of the Methodist church officiating. Only relatives and a few friends attended the November 19 ceremony. The bride wore blue satin with silver accents, a matching hat and lilies of the valley bouquet. A dinner preceded the ceremony and the couple began their honeymoon in San Antonio.
An advert promotes Hayes Healing Honey to stop coughs by healing throat and chest irritation. Each bottle includes Grove's Open-Trale Salve for chest and throat to aid children with colds or croup. salve claims to relieve symptoms through the pores.
The bride, well known in Hearne, will reside in the Montrose apartments Houston after December. She has visited often at the home of her aunt Mrs A Curry. Misses Maggie and Katie Curry attended the wedding in Houston as friends wish the newlyweds happiness.
Miss Neva Vanover and V Nixon Schultz were quietly married at home of Rev A A Wagnon on Saturday November 21. Only the bride s brother L C Vanover and local ministers family witnessed. The bride wore midnight blue poiret sheen with tan green embroidery. After the ceremony the couple left for a brief stay in Waco. The bride, daughter of B C Vanover, has taught in Hearne since moving from Taylor. Schultz, a Gonzales native and civil engineer, is assistant county engineer of Robertson County. The newlyweds reside at Davis Street apartment and receive continued congratulations.
Members of the public school Home Economics class hosted the board of trustees at a luncheon Tuesday at twelve o'clock. Miss Robbie Lily directed the meal featuring fruit cocktail baked turkey with dressing creamed Irish potatoes cranberry jelly rolls olives celery tomato aspic pumpkin pie and coffee. The centerpiece was yellow and bronze chrysanthemums. Trustees present were W.A. Craig W. B. Miers J. W. Green W. C. Bishop L. T. Self Dr. S. J. Alexander and Mrs. Florence B. Allen Superintendent Lyon attended as a guest.
An aphoristic passage by William Cowper Brann argues that a man’s character is proven at home. It condemns public image over private duty, praising fathers whose children greet them warmly and wives feel safe, calling the rest frauds of the first water.
An advertising claim touts a patent cold cure labeled LAT Try ERO SUN ae Golds with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The brief promotion emphasizes a single day cure and lists product branding and signature details.
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