The Hearne Democrat from Hearne, Texas • Page 5

Bremond Tigers Defeat Chilton In their first game of the season, the Bremond Tigers boys varsity defeated the Chilton Pirates with a score of 60-38. The tigers led throughout the game increasing their lend with each quarter. At the end of the first quarter the score was Tigers 10, Pirates 4. As the second quarter ended the Tigers had increased their lead from six points to 14 points, with the score 28-14. When the end of the third quarter rolled around the Tigers were still on the move scoring 16 points in the quarter to move the score to 44-26 Tigers favor.

When the final buzzer ended the Tigers held a 22-point lead over the Pirates. The leading scorer for the Tigers was Jerry Hayward with 16 points. He was followed by Sammy Crawford with 14 points. Eddy Wallace and Don Cooks added 10 points each. Donny Wilganowski and Robert Williams tacked on four points each.

To round out the scoring for the Tigers was Terry Hall with two points. Joe Scott was in the game briefly for the Tigers. In the junior varsity game the Chilton Pirates defeated the Bremond Tigers with a score of 32-25. The Bremond girls' team was also defeated by a score of 43-20. Groesbeck Clips Calvert Trojans In basketball action Groesbeck easily defeated the Calvert Trojans in all three games Friday night.

In the game, the Calvert Trojans fell to Groesbeck with a score of 44-36. Will Fleming was the high point man for Calvert gathering 22 points during the contest. In the girls' game, the Trojans were defeated by a margin of 13 points. The final score was Groesbeck 66, Calvert 53. Pam Williams was the leading scorer for the Trojans with 31 points.

The boys varsity of Calvert was also defeated by Groesbeck with a score of 73-49, a 24-point lead for Groesbeck. The leading scorer for the Trojans in the tilt was Ned Newton with 16 points. The Trojans were able to seek revenge on Groesbeck as the teams were expected to play again Tuesday night at Calvert's gym. The Consumer Alert The llfarnr (Texas) Drmncmt, Thursday, December ft. Iff4 Cause Comings And Goings by John L.

Hill Attorney General Guests Thanksgiving Day in the Hearne home of Mrs. E. H. Crowder were her sister, Mr. and Mrs.

Travis Allen and grandson, Tony Allen, of Converse, Louisiana; a grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cox and son, Eric, of Houston; her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Cox and son, Johnny of Temple; and her son, E.

H. Crowder also of Temple. LARRY SEYMORE of Hearne, a junior at St. Edward's University in Austin, is in the running this year for the most valuable player on the Hilltoppers basketball team. He led the Hilltoppers with a 30-point game average last year and was tops in the Big State Conference.

Seymore, 6' played basketball at Hearne High School where he graduated in 1972. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Seymore. Mr.

and Mrs. James Maynard Jr. and sons, Trey and Tim of Lake Jackson were weekend guests in Franklin of his mother, Mrs. James Maynard. They also visited St.

Philips Episcopal Church in Hearne and in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. James Dannelley. Mr. and Mrs.

C. C. Kirkpatrick of Rosharon, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kennedy and grandson, Tracy Pruitt of Marvel were Thanksgiving guests in the home of their sister and brother-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Jones. Thanksgiving weekend guests in the home of the Rev. and Mrs.

Marion E. Smith of Hearne were their daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gunn, Janna, John Edward, Jamie and Joeellen of Baytown; and Mr. and Mrs.

Don Bumgarner and son, Wayne Edward of Duncanville: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ricketson and daughter, Suzanne of San Antonio arrived in Hearne Wednesday to visit her mother, Mrs.

I. D. McPhail. The four were in Bryan Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with their son, brother and grandson, Mr. and Mrs.

Mark Ricketson and son, Corey Sean. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Degelia, accompanied by their daughters, son-in-law and grandson, Miss Linda Degelia, Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh Wallace Jr. and son, Casey, and Mr. Degelia's aunt, Mrs. T. C.

Cangelosi, spent Thanksgiving in Austin with Mrs. Sam Degelia Jr. and children, Tammy, Sammy, Jim and David. CHRISTMAS ECORATION BALLS ICICLES TOPS LIGHTS STAND No Layaways Please Christmas Trees Not Included Good Only Dec. 5-6-7 Bank American! 9:00 To 6:00 Daily The Store That Serves The Community Visitors with Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Holt Jr. during Thanksgiving were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Holt of Bay town who arrived on Wednesday to remain through the weekend, and their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. James Paul Baker of Humble who also visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

James Baker, during their stay in Hearne. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Price and son, John William, and her sister, Miss Theresa Hodges, during the holidays included Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Hodges Jr. and Kenneth of Bloomington, Mr. and Mrs.

C. B. Roe of Lovelady, Mr. and Mrs. B.

A. Threadgill and daughter, Debra, and a friend, Edward Bower, all of Cameron. LAWYER Heads Up A pedestrian bumped his head on the awning in front of a grocery store. A car owner bumped his head on the hoist at an auto repair station. A beauty shop customer bumped her head on the air conditioning unit in a side window.

Bicycles turn up frequently on Christmas gift lists for for adults, too, these days. The Bicycle Institute of America estimates that there are about twice as many bikes as families in the country today. In 1972 alone, more than 12 million new bikes were bought. So bikes arc undoubtedly popular consumer items. Since they are also relatively expensive items, consumers should shop carefully to get the best machine for the that means the machine best suited to the rider and the type of riding he or she will do.

Such a machine will probably also be the safest, too, since many bike injuries result from problems occurring with the bike unsuited to its rider. Other causes of injury are loss of control, mechanical and structural problems, entanglement, slipping from pedals and collisions. More than 400,000 persons suffered bicycle-related injuries serious enough to need hospital emergency room treatment last year, according to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The commission is developing safety standards for bicycles to eliminate many of the injuries caused by mechanical or structural failures. The new regulations will set strict performance and construction standards for brakes, wheels, steering system and frame. They will require reflectors on front, back, sides and pedals to make bikes visible at night, and also will require elimination of uncovered sharp edges and jutting parts. These new standards aren't expected to go into effect for several more months. In the meantime, however, if bike- shopping for Christmas, the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division recommends avoiding possible dissatisfaction, repair problems, and even danger, by looking for these points when choosing a bicycle: buying for a child, get a bike that fits his current size.

Don't select a larger one, thinking he will grow into it as a bike that's too big will be hard to handle and could contribute to accidents. bike should suit the rider and the purpose. A youngster who has never owned a bike before may need a more basic model than an adult who has biked frequently for years. Likewise, a bike that will be used mostly for jaunts to the park can be less complex than one used for cross-country competition. sure the bike is the correct size.

First check to see that the seat extends the recommeded two inches. Have the rider stand over the bike seat and rotate the crank so one pedal is all the way down. If the bike fits, the rider's leg should be straight when the heel is resting on the pedal. brakes carefully for fast, easy stopping. If the bike is for a youngster, and it has caliper hand brakes, make sure the child has the strength and hand size it takes to operate them easily.

the entire frame of the bike for sharp points and edges and for any protruding bolts or other structural problems, pedals. Plastic ones may be slippery. Rubber- tread pedals or metal ones with serrated edges or toe straps are usually safer. the bike doesn't come with headlight, taillights, and all the reflectors recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, consider purchasing them, along with extra reflector trim for fen- Waiul.i Lcc Mr. and Mrs.

Ixniis Lange spent the holidays at Lake Livingston with Mr. and Mrs. Gary Clos and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Chuck Ccrnuch nnd children spent Thanksgiving Day in Houston with relatives. Thanksgiving dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Koye Cass and Mrs. Kny Albright were Mr.

and'Mrs. Hoy Gene Miller and Hegina of Milano, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cass, Dwayne and and Carmen of and Mr. and Mrs.

Wayne Lee, Craig, Kelly, Lance and Kristi. Dwayne and Lisa remained for a visit with the Lees until Sunday when they took them home. Mr. and Mrs. Cass went to Burkburnett on Friday where they spent the weekend visiting with Mr.

and Mrs. Hoy Butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cass and Mr. and Mrs.

Phillip Butcher and Gerald Butcher, who were visiting from Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. George Bland and Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Ditto dors, handlebars, chainguards and wheels to be certain the bike will be recognizeable in the dark. the bike is for a child under 12, the safest choice may be a single speed model with pedal operated brakes. In most cases, a three-speed bike with pedal brakes is the most elaborate model a child should have, according to bike safety experts.

Five or 10-speed models are relatively complicated for a child to operate and may cause more concentration on gear shifting than on traffic. A three or five-speed model may be all an adult needs, too, after considering how the bike will be used. little is known about bikes, choose a reputable dealer who has a variety of models for comparison, who can help make a decision and who can service the bike after the sale. Consult the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, county or district attorney, or local Better Business Bureau if one has a consumer problem about a bike purchase or service under a warranty. met Mr.

Bland's son and daughter-in-law, J. W. and Vera Bland of Humble in Bryan for lunch on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Cleo Green spent Thanksgiving Day in Franklin with her niece, Mrs.

DeAnna Mae Deckard and family. Mrs. Bill Fall and Susan and Mrs. Robbie Dcnman of Houston spent the holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

P. B. Fisher. Mr. and Mrs.

Bob Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ray Garrison and children spent Thanksgiving in Lake Jackson with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schcmbs and children.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stchlc and children of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Persey and baby of Houston were also there.

Thanksgiving holiday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Goode and Irtna Lcc were Mr." and Mrs. John Green, Susie and Jonathon of Brcnham, Mr. and Mrs.

David Goode, Amy and Deneul of Lubbock and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thompson. Mr. and Mrs.

Roger Kingsley spent Thanksgiving in Bellville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham and children. Mr. and Mrs.

Travis Weedon and daughter of Bryan were guests in the home also. Alfred Coats drove his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olan Coats home to Morton Friday after Mr. Coats became ill while visiting with Alfred and family.

He returned home by plane Saturday. Holiday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bucl Rains were Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Anglen of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gene Shaw and children of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morris of Austin, Mr.

and Mrs. Wilburn Erwin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Erwin of Houston. They took advantage of the nice day Thursday and had their Thanksgiving dinner at the country place of Mr.

and Mrs. Anglen. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Zeig and daughter, Claire, Mr.

and Mrs. Leo Zeig, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Aalen, Marvin Zeig and Terry Mahan returned last week from a successful deer 1 hunting trip at their lease in Mason. Each of these individuals suffered an injury, and each, in due course, filed a lawsuit demanding damages.

But all three claims were turned down on the same ground: that the accident was the fault of the victim, not the management. Generally speaking, the law expects you to keep "heads up" while you are on the move. "A person must use his Providence-given senses to avoid injury," said one court. "A duty to look implies a duty to see what is in plain sight." However, special circumstances can and do change this rule of law. For example: A woman shopper, interested in buying a mattress, followed a furniture salesman into a dimly lighted corner of the store.

There she walked into a low overhead rafter, suffering a concussion. Here, the special circumstance was the poor visibility. Because of it, a court ruled afterward that the woman could not be blamed for colliding with the rafter. Instead, the management, whose salesman had neglected to warn her of the danger, was held liable in damages. Another case involved a rickety, irregular stairway leading to the balcony of a hardware store.

A customer, ascending cautiously one day, bumped his head against a metal bracing that he had failed to notice. But again, a court decided later that the management alone was responsible for the accident. The court said the man could not be expected to keep his head up, watching for obstacles, when he had to keep his head down, watching the steps. A public service feature; of the American liar Association and the Slate Bar of Texas. Written by Will Bernard.

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