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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1963
Page
2
An essay notes how fall brings a surge of civic church school and business groups with many committees and long hours. It questions the necessity of proliferating organizations and suggests burnout from too many groups may reduce willing workers.
The 165 day minimum attendance rule applies to ages seven to 16, replacing the former 120 day standard. Enforcement targets truancy, especially among migrant children, with fines rising from 5 to 25 dollars for successive offenses. Parents bear primary responsibility, and enrollment can occur without formal transfer as schools “are here to serve the children of Texas.” Another item notes Knipling praising eradication progress but urging vigilance against screwworm spread from migratory flies and border drops. Fall rains expected to raise infestation concerns, prompting an information campaign and new SWAHIRF officers’ appointments. A joint TASBO/TSAlA educators meeting in Austin is planned for September 22-23 focusing on migrant pupils, dropouts, and textbook issues.
Hearne Eagles push for a fight song adopting Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home. Eagles face undefeated Franklin Lions led by Mike Hicks with Hearne aiming to extend a four game win streak and mark a colorful showdown on the grid.
Brownie Troop led by Mrs. Sanders met Wednesday at 4:00 pm with Janice Mitchell serving Cokes brownies. Denena called roll as the group reviewed Tenderfoot requirements then studied. Visitors Mr and Mrs Bud Martin and Mr and Mrs L E Grace visited Mr and Mrs Johnny Mounce in Huntsville last Thursday. Mr Mounce attends Sam Houston State Teachers College this year.
A safety lesson explains energy from movement and compares bullets and cars. It shows energy increases with speed and that a heavy auto can cause lethal impact even at moderate speeds when it stops suddenly. The piece invites readers to visualize a car tumbling down and smashing into pavement to grasp energy released at sixty miles per hour.
A Christ Ambassador service will be held at the Hearne Assembly of God Church Friday night September 20 at 7 30 p m. Special singing and preaching by the youth will be enjoyed during the meeting. The public is invited to attend.
Hearne became eligible for federal airport aid but notes lack of local demand. Officials say hangar space, night traffic, and a terminal building would trigger support, arguing flying activity signals industrial growth and overall progress.
R L Theiss apologizes for quitting all gun work after years of service. He will still reload ammunition and sell supplies firearms scopes and related items but will handle only existing gun work on hand. Address: 308 East First Street. I E Martin may receive future business.
On September 11 Troop 107 met at Mrs. Leo Zeig's house in the afternoon. Nancy Kelly completed Tenderfoot rank requirements and the unit practiced for the upcoming Initiation Ceremony. Invitations were created for the ceremony and refreshments were served with punch. Guests this week included Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Jolly and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. McLean of Corpus Christi visiting Mrs. J. W. Horlock.
Airman Third Class Simeon P. Wallace from Bremond is reassigned to Osan Air Base Korea after completing the Air Force technical training course for administrative specialists. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Wallace of Bremond Texas. Wallace graduated from Love High School and attended Texas Southern University.
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