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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
1
Hearne Eagles visit Cameron Yoemen at 8 p m on Friday October 5 at Wood Field. Hearne aims for a second straight win after a 3 1 start while Cameron is undefeated with one tie. key players Joe Blue out and Ben Johnson doubtful.
Miss Barbara Green of Gause selected for a four month full time internship at Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory in Austin. A Huston Tillotson College junior, she joins five students in educational research work earning college credit. Assigned to the early elementary program serving kindergartners through grade three, she is daughter of Mrs. Pennetta Green.
Douglas Russell testified at a 95th District Court hearing in Edinburg that Pete Thomas Scamardo committed perjury in a murder trial and denied involvement in a Hearne gun running plot. Scamardo, convicted of conspiracy in 1968, faced a seven year probated term as state seeks revocation for alleged violations.
Hearne General Hospital ceased operation at midnight September 30 and now functions as Robertson County Community Hospital. A meeting on September 24 set purchase terms between owners and the nonprofit board. Payment will be from hospital earnings with no bonds or taxes issued. No changes to personnel or operations.
The All Texas Air Tour will land at Hearne Municipal Airport on Saturday October 6 from 1 30 p m to 2 15 p m. About 60 planes are expected with the Hearne Chamber of Commerce serving soda water to tour members. Assisting will be Dr Ray Cruse Dr Ken Kennamer Clark Gable I C West Mayor Jake Abrams and Miss Julia Slagle.
New arrivals include Michael Clay Liner born September 26 at Hearne General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Liner of Marquez joining Bradley. James Christopher Chmiel born September 26 at a Bryan hospital joining David and Larry. Grandparents Joe Salvaggio and Laura Salvaggio of Hearne and John Chmiel of Calvert. Valerie Michelle Amos born September 24 at St Joseph Hospital of Bryan to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Amos of Hearne with grandparents Maxine Deboard of Hearne and J. B. Amos of Calvert.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lewis and Mr and Mrs Joe S Sturgis Jr attended services at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Lyons as Rev Marion EB Smith preached his final sermon before retirement after 50 months of service. The church credited him with helping erect a brick building for its members and presented him and his wife with an engraved silver service tray. He is brother to Mrs Sturgis and brother in law to Mrs Lewis.
The body of Wanda Joshlin 29 a Hearne resident was found Monday morning in a car four miles south of Hearne on the old Bryan highway. Three workers reported the 11:30 a.m. discovery to Hearne police. Sheriff E P Elliott and Justice of the Peace Jack A Mathews responded. She had been shot once near the left shoulder with a 30-06 rifle. An autopsy was ordered in Waco. Investigators continued fingerprint work and case notes with County Attorney Bryan F Russ, with no definite information for press time. The Pontiac belonged to her father Henry Pruett of Bryan. Joshlin had worked at the Main Cafe.
Seven students from Hearne and Gause enroll in programs on the James Connally Campus of Texas Technical Institute in Waco. Names include James Paul Baker Robe rtS Ross Randall J. Werner Ronny D. Baker Paul Sammy Swick Steven R. Harris and Titus Ayers with family affiliations noted.
The Milano Roping Club will sponsor a Play Day on Saturday October 6 at 2 PM with 19 events across three age groups. Barrel racing pole bending roping sack racing flag relay and exchange are featured with tack awarded to the top three in each event.
R I Riggs recently underwent surgery in St Joseph Hospital Bryan and is recuperating at Sherwood Nursing Home. Cecil Childs entered Scott and White Hospital Temple September 12 for a heart seizure and has returned home in satisfactory condition. Hearne General Hospital patients listed include many locals from Hearne Bryan Calvert Gause and Franklin.
Hearne Enterprises announces sale of a 6.5 acre tract at Highway 79 and Hackberry to Calvin Williams of Taylor for a new shopping center. Major tenants include Piggly Wiggly with 17,500 sq ft and Perry Brothers with 11,200 sq ft. Construction to begin in 60 to 90 days, opening within six months. Piggly Wiggly is headquartered in Clarksville. Red River Corp. operates stores across four states. Perry Brothers, based in Lufkin, plans active operations in Hearne with 115 Texas stores total.
Hearne Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary host the 74th Central Texas Firemen's Convention. A dance starts Saturday night at 9, registration Sunday at 8, business meeting at 9:30, turkey lunch at noon, pumper races at 3:30, barbecue supper after races. Tickets available from department or auxiliary. public welcome.
The Hearne Parent Teacher Association sponsors a toy and gift sale on Saturday, October 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the vacant building next to City Cafe. Toys and gifts will be displayed and orders taken with merchandise arriving around November 1.
Hearne Church of Christ organized a Saturday trip to Astroworld for youth from seventh through twelfth grade. Chaperones included Marie Schlottman Nicky Lutz Dave Everitt and Jim Talbert. Teenagers meet weekly for Bible study at various homes and may join Monday sessions by calling Jim Talbert.
A four-county hay show will be held Saturday October 6 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Brazos County 4-H Club youth center on Tabor Road. Hosted by Robertson County agent Harry Smith, the event features regular hay classes plus special rounds for loose stacked and round bales and an equipment exhibit by local and state representatives.
Hearne 4 H Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs Leonard Warhol on Tuesday October 9 at 6 30 p m The club is open to boys and girls ages nine to 19 and anyone interested in joining is urged to attend per county agent Harry Smith Leaders Mr and Mrs Warhol will guide the youths with other leaders to join later meetings
Members sponsor a nine hole golf scramble on October 14 at 4 pm with shotgun start. Register by October 11 at the pro shop or with W F Sander Company. Supper follows at the golf course. A small entry fee is due at registration. Members urged to support this fellowship event.
Kathleen Williams administrator for Waggon Wheel Lodge joined 49 others in a two day workshop at Southwest Texas State University San Marcos September 21 22 under the Texas Dietetic Association. The sessions covered nursing home food service supervision.
The Hearne High School Library Club held its annual induction and installation ceremony on Thursday night September 27 at 7 30 pm in the library. Mrs. Wilbur Strong the faculty sponsor installed Kathy Pratt as president Jimmy Washington as vice president Sharon Scott as secretary treasurer and Cathy Payne as historian. A decoratively designed name tag for each member was presented and four candles symbolized spirit service dependability and truth. A book shaped cake greeted guests and punch cake and snacks were served under social chairman Cindy Potter and committee.
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