The Hearne Democrat from Hearne, Texas • Page 1

BUY UNITED STATES DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS CRAT VOLUME 52 SERVING UNCLE SAM! Bits of news about men from this community who are in the services of the United States. Tony Orlando came from Fort San Houston last w'eek to visit with hi family. He is again at his training post. Joe C. and Joe Collette were her from Fort Sam Houston during th past week to visit with members of their families.

Cpl. Moms -Foote was home ove: the week-end after being on maneuv ers for ten days. He said it wai "hard but sure had a lot of fun." Emmett Ely, apprentice sea man in the U. S. Coast Guard, ha been transferred to an Alaska post according to news received by his parents.

Hearne relatives of Lieut. Waltei Fischer have received- word of his safe arrival on foreign soil and his promotion the rank of first lieu tenant. Pvt. Loren was recently at Sheppard Field, Texas, has been transferred to Luke Field Arizona. He is in the mechanics division of the air corps.

Ready for duty with a Captain's commission in the army reserve T. A. Searcy is awaiting assignment for active work. Dr. Searcy received his commission this week.

Pierce Keeling has been accepted in the Navy reserve and is waiting a call to duty. His classification is seaman, first class. He took his physical examination in Houston last week-end. ft Nf-ws from J. D.

Evans who has been at Norfolk, is to the effect that he has been moved to Davisville, R. and is with Co. B. P. 1 9th Naval Coast Batt, Advanced Depot, Pvt.

Jimmie Cash and Pvt. John Camarto, who are in the S. service and located at Terminal Island, California, have recently visited home folk. They reported for duty again this week. Pvt.

Johnnie Cremona been honorably diifrharged from the army and nas retuijned here. Mr. Cremona suffered impairment to his heaving while at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, and it was this ailment that necessitated discharge. 1 Staff Sgt. T.

L. Morris, who received his wings at Ellington Field -on July 3rd, is- visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L.

Morris, here this week. He will leave at the week-end for 'a Fon-du-Lact Wisconsin, field where he will train for a transport pilot, C. K. Mathis, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Mathis, has been visitor here with' his parents and other relatives for a week. He has returned- to his post of duty at Philadelphia, Pa. Mathis is a seaman 2nd class on the 'S. Hermitage. Home this week after receiving his, wings at Bro'olfs Field, was Lieut.

A. F. Thnmons, whto visited with his parents and members of his family. Lieut. Timmons has been assigned to an Oklahoma, field where he will serve -as instructor" in the air corps.

Dick Henderson, and Bubba Brady Jiggs Matthews who have been working or'the Shell 'Oil Company at Houston, have enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard and are expecting assignments this week. The boys are visiting home folk until they are called to service. i Howard, fireman third class, in the Navy and at present in San Diego, California, is now taking a special course in shipfitting.

Mrs. Howard is him at present and wired her mother, Mrs. J. G. Ely, last week-end of her safe arrival and comfortable quarters, Byron Record left Tuesday -for New Orleans to report as a' deck cadet in chant Marines.

He receivedi ders from District Merchant "Marine (See SERVING page 6) HEARNE, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1942 USO Drive Started In Robertson County An intensive drive to fulfill the $2,800.00" quota for the county was started this week, according to C. E. Maris, of Franklin, county chairman of the USO. Mrs. G.

C. Chatmas has been appointed as local chairman, and with twenty-five other local citizens, has started the drive. to raise Hearne's contribution. A house to house canvass is being made this week for donations, and everyone is urged to contribute as much as possible-. Naturallyj it will be impossible to contact personally, everyone in Hearne, so if the committee in charge fail to see you, send your money, or check made out to the USO, to Mrs.

Chatmas as soon as possible. Need For USO Growing Many people are wondering if the USO is vital to the armed forces. In urging'the American people to help their boys involved in this war, Prescott- S. Bush, National Campaign Chairman, has this to say to the public: "An army fights on its spirit. The greatest single weapon we can put in the hands -of our four million soldiers and sailors is the feeling that America cares very deeply for their welfare.

The need of USO clubhouses, camp shows and overseas -services grown as enormously, as our army itself. The USO gives men a place to go where they can relax, laugh and have a good time off-duty, a place where, their free 'hours are happy hours, a home away from home. It's important! The USO is providing needed relaxation and recreation off-duty to do their work more efficiently on-duty. Join in this great work. Give all you can to the USO.

It's vital!" (V H. W. Goodman Of Franklin Passes H. Goodwin-of. Frankjin, well inown over Robertson and adjoining died suddenly last Thursday night 'at his home.

He was 71. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Frankin- Baptist church, with Rev. J. L. Wallace, pastor of the church offic- ating and Rev.

A. E. Riemann of Hearne offering the prayer of the service. Interment was in the Frankin cemetery. Mr.

Goodman was a son 'of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Goodman whg came to Robertson county in the early '80's from Alabama. He had for many years been -in the ginning and-at the time of his death was connected with, the Texas Cooperative rin Survivors are two sons, Harvey W. (oodman of Freeport, and Hal roodman-who.

is in the U. S. service at Las Vegas, a sister, Mrs. jula Stewardson, and brother, Fayette Goodman- who live in Coleman He had several nieces and nephews. Going from Hearne to attend last ites were Mrs.

Jasper Goodman, fames Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Stone "and son, Harley, Maggie Griffin, all relatives, and Rev. E. Riemann.

Mrs. W. M. Baker Died At Home Tuesday Mrs. W.

M. Baker, 57, died early Tuesday morning at her home near southeast city limits. Her death was as she had seemed in usual state of health on the preceding day. Surviving her are her husband, five sons and two daughters. They are Allie Baker of Waxahachie; Vernon Baker of Houston; Bill' and Joe Baker of Dallas; Pvt.

Woodrow Baker who is at present stationed at Camp Bowie; Mrs. Buster Brown and Mrs. James Bowes of Dallas. Besides her immediate family she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Jesse Davis, Mrs.

Lota Gandy and Mrs. Ava Cadle of Mrs. Edgeworth Majors of Livingston; four brothers, Dan Morris, of Calvert; Reuben Morris of Childress; R. L. Morris- of Hearne; Harvey Morris of Louisiana.

Funeral services and burial took place at the Elliott cemetery on Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with Rev. D. C. Dunsen of Avalon, officiating in religious rites and Heartfield Funeral Home, directors in charge at the grave. Mrs.

Baker was born at Howth, Waller County, Texas, on May 30, 1885, a daughter of Mr.and Mrs. J. T. Morris, who later moved to the Elliott community where they reared their family. She had lived in Hearne since 1938.

Mrs. Baker was well known by reason of her long residence in the county and many of her life-long friends paid a tribute of respect to her on Wednesday when they joined the family at the cemetery for final rites. High School Trio Entertain Lions A group of Hearne High School entertained the Lions Club at heir regular meeting on Tuesday vening. With Dorothy Stansel serv- ng as accompanist, Sallie Ruth lenry sang "I- Threw a Kiss in the Ocean" and Frances Altimore gave After Taps" as her voice contribut- on to the program. Dinner music was furnished by Dorothy Stansel.

Guests were R. E. landford of Houston and Myer Bryan Man Heads East Texas C. of C. Jack-'Howell, prominent civic lead- of- Bryan, has been- elected chairman, of District 6 'of the East -Texas' Chamber'of chairman of the local''district, Mr.

How.ell will divide, its labors'as Agriculture; Conservation, Industry, Civic Improvement, Public Safety, National. theTabove committfeeg, representatives "'fit iabor, Churches, Schools Women's Civia ment will serve on the district board. Call Issued For Tradesman at Camp Men, from' the ages of 18 to 45, who have a skilled trade and want to put it to use for the Army to the best advantage, can now enlist for the Engineer Amphabian Command, 'at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, ac- the Army recruiting station at Bryan. This is a new camp and promotions are very rapid to a man that goes in and shows his ability to do' the work that he is classified to do. No rating is promised at the time of enlist- nent, however.

These vacancies will be cancelled August 1, 1942, so it is mperative to act right away. Men interested in this particular branch may call.at the Democrat office, or the Recruiting Station at Bryan, for additional information concerning the quota of tradesmen needed for the Engineer Amphibian command. II lr County Tomato Crop Brings Good Price The 1942 tomato, season in Robertson county came to an end the past week with closing of sheds at Franklin and-New Baden. Franklin reported shipment of 38 carloads and several truck loads. At New Baden, shippers handled 45 carloads.

While some of the tomato crop was damaged somewhat in certain sections of the county, most of the truck growers realized a fair price, some getting as much as a $400 per acre yield of the vegetable. NUMBER 16 1CTORY BUY UNITED STATES 'EFENSE iONDS AMD STAMPS Relative of Hearne tfolk Bags 600-Lb, Tiger A Dallas News of recent date carried a picture of Brigadier General Elmer Adler. with the'U. S. JUr force in India, standing triumphantly over a 600-pound tiger he bagged as a guest on a hunt with the Maharajah of General Adler is a brother- Hearne.

of Mr. and Mrs. F. Jb. Wood of trophy is considered a major one and General Adler bagged the animal 'after only two hours on the trail.

He was so elated over the incident that he cabled his wife, the former Miss Beebe Wood, who is with mother, Mrs. G. Wood, in San Antoni nio for the duration. i To the Voters Of i Robertson County I km very thankful to the voters of Robertson County for favors shown me in the past and I wish' it was possible for me to personally thank'each of you, and to personally present my candidacy for re-election as County Judge of this county, but due to the duties "of Ihc office, especially during these war times and also due to the rubber shortage, I might not have the pleasure of presenting my candidacy to you in person and I will consider it a "great favor if you will consider this as a personal "appeal to you If or your support when you cast your vote, on July 25th. While I have been your County Judge, I have tried to conduct the affairs; of the office in a manner that would meet the approval of the entire citizenship, and my record is an open book and will stand the most rigid inspection! All business transacted by the Commissioners' Court las been done with open doors, and minutes of each meeting are on file in the County Clerk's office.

If you see fit to again return me to the will to. continue to, conduct the affairs of the office in a nanner that will merit your approval. Again thanking you for past favors and earnestly soliciting your support in the coming election, I beg to Your County Judge, Sam Rogers. THDA Convention Set For August 18-20 College many organizations which are cancelling conventions for the duration, the Texas Home Demonstration Association will hold its annual state-wide meeting in August' to forward the war work of farm and ranch women. The convention is to be held in Fort Worth, August 18-20, Despite transportation difficulties, leaders expect home demonstration clubs in 192 counties to be represented at the meeting.

Legion Post Sells 75 Flags Prior to July 4th A' truly; patriotic spirit-in, Hearne is indicated sale, prior'to July 4th, of 75'sidewalk flags and several smaller ones' to be used at The Miles Scriviner Post, American Legion is handling flag Bale's with John M. HsjWox "serving on sale co'mmit- The sidewalk flags sold were 3x5, those for homes much small- tee! er. NewS From Home Demonstration Agent (Miss Lena Sturges, Agent) Keeping the Pledge Farm women'-and girls over Robertson county are signing the Victory Demonstrators Pledge, and "Keeping the Pledge," too, according to Miss Lena Sturges, County Home Demonstration Agent. 143 and girls have signed the pledge in the county. Signers have pledged to produce food, feed and fiber; take care of everything used; buy carefully everything needed and buy United States Defense Stamps or Bonds with all the money they can; work hard to help with the war effort and to keep cheerful.

Mrs. Floyd Bishop, member of Bishopville Home Demonstration Club, has a poultry demonstration which is showing fine results. Nine weeks ago Mr. Bishop purchased 205 day-old White Leghorn pullets. This week, 1 at 9 weeks of age, the pullets number 200.

Mrs. Bishop attributes her success to cleanliness, regular care in feeding and watering, and a good strain of chickens to begin the project. Grade Mae Fojtik, 4-H Club girl at Wheelock is helping with the farm work as well as with the canning and housework. Gracie Mae has already canned 36 quarts of food and is planning to can a great deal more. Landle and Catherine McCullough of Wheelock say, "At all times we have our eyes open for scrap rubber.

we get it gathered we are going to sell it and buy some stamps for our stamp book." Phillis Everett of Ridge is doing a great deal, of canning and 'is keeping hei- pledge in that way. She says that she has already canned about 40 jars- of food and. will can tomatoes, fruit and peas' later. Every man, 'woman, boy ah the all of us can; keep it, just as these few are doing. Letters "and 'conversations that these are just'examples that are 'being' done by all' 143 who have already signed the pledge.

Scotch Tournament Draws Big Crowd The record crowd of the season was in the municipal park and on the golf course for the Scotch tournament and putting contest Sunday afternoon when J. B. Priestly and Alice Weeks won the match with an even 40. B. J.

Collins and Miss Martha Slagle tied'with R. 0. and Mrs, A R. Weeks for second place and in the playoff were declared winners. The men's 18 hole putting contest was won by Lieut.

0. D. Butler of Fort Sam Houston, a visitor here foi the day. Second place in the contes was taken by Roy Henry. Mrs.

G. C. Chatmas won in the ladies division of the putting contes and Misg Martha Slagle won secoric in playoff with Mrs. Roy Henry. The matches were spirited through out and provided pleasure and exer cise for many local golf devotees.

A chicken plate and cold drinks were provided at the club house anc many availed themselves of the op portunity to get this refreshment a nominal cost. A patriotic note of and contest was the Defense awards. Crops in Hearne Vicinity Gooc Cotton and corn in the Hcariu vicinity would benefit considerably by hafd rain, but prevailing showers do the crops no good, according to' report from local farmers. Cotton is blooming prolifically with only a few pests in the fields at thtS time. These, the farmers say, arc being gotten rid of with use of poison as fast as they appear.

Crops are expected to be ready foi harvesting somewhat later than last year. Just now there is prospect of a shortage of labor as transients who usually alleviate such conditions will be unable to travel far on account of tire rationing and other hindrances. Primary Ballot In Hands of Committee The official ballot for the July Democratic primaries was printed at The Hearne Democrat plant Monday in time for immediate to proper authorities. Absentee voting is taking place through the County Clerk's office. As quite a number of citizens of the county are expected to take advantage of this privilege.

Rotarians Discuss China Relief The China Relief problem and prospective local drive was discussed by the Rotary Club at the regular Thursday luncheon. The President of the club appointed committee chairmen following the discussion which was open to till present. Ralph Mitchell of Cameron was a guest. Canning Sugar Days Are Changed The rationing period for sugar to be used for canning will be on Friday and Saturday of each week hereafter, according Hearne member to J. W.

Hoi-lock of the rationing board of Robertson county. An office assistant has been furnished to take applications and issue certificates for the sugar which is ap- lied for here. L. H. Thompson Died Saturday Mrs.

G. Philen, Jr. has sympathy of Hearne friends in the death of her father, L. H. Thompson, which occurred at Harlingen on Saturday.

Mrs. Philen was called from Hearne to her father's bedside while a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philen, Sr. Funeral services for Mr.

Thompson were held Tuesday morning and burial took place at Penalty Rate On Wheat Announced College rate for wheat raised excess of farm marketing quotas in 57 cents per bushel this year. National loan rate previously has been announced at $1'44, according to P. Colgin, state AAA commodity loan specialist. Old Phonograph Records in Demand Have you any old broken phonograph records that you'd be glad to get out of your way in attic or storeroom If you have, take them to the Dude Melton Barber Shop or call Amos Stone, who will turn them over to Miles Scriviner Post, American Legion. The American Legion and its Auxiliary, working in cooperation with a group of-Nationally eminent musical artists, has mapped plans for a Nationwide canvass of old phonogrpah records as a means of providing new records and a permanent supply of good music to men of the armed forces for the duration.

The canvass is known as "Recoi'ds For Our Fighting Men." The campaign beginning July 17th and extending through August 2nd, has as its goal, collection and salvaging of 37,500,000 old records. A non-profit agency, Records For Our Fighting Men, was organized curly in June by Kay Kyser, Kate Smith, Fritz Reiner, Sigmund Spaeth and Gene Autrey, acting as the original incorporators. Hearne Couple Hear From Kin in Ireland A letter written from "Somewhere in North Ireland" to Rev. J. F.

Gar- rctt of Hearne by his son-in-law, Captain H. T. McWatters, says in part: North Ireland is indeed a beautiful country. Beautiful well kept farms, cut up into hedge-bound plots; picturesque cottages and palatial mansions set back in cool forest groves. The Irish people show every evidence of having been close to the soil in their troubled fight for existence, but their spirit is unbroken, and one is moved by their devotion to God and their sincere laughter.

I was in Down Patrick a few days ago and visited the cathedral of Down, J. iw.as, I alleged grave of St. Patrick. I walked in the ivy floored Beech tree grove and hillside next to the cathedral. The giant trees afford complete shade for the breeze swept slope.

I thought of you when I was reading the inscription on a concrete and stone plaque which was placed in a commanding position in the grove. Thereon was inscribed: John Wesley I look my stand in the middle of the grove" Journal 13th June, 1778 I wondered in passing at what stage in the career of Wesley this occurred. Drivers License Man Here July 21 Clifton E. Kcuhn, examiner for drivers licetfcc from the State Department of Public Safety, will be in rlearne July 2Ht from 8:30 a. m.

to and on every other Tuesday -hereafter at the same hours. These two dates of the month will give ample time for local people to get license. Mr. Keuhn's dates for Franklin are Wednesday, July 22nd from 8:30 a. n.

to 4:00 p. rn. and on every other Wednesday at the same lours. Renewal license blanks for license may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce office. Independence Day Quiet in Hearne The flag of the- United States of America floated in the breeze from front of every Hearne business house on Independence day, July 4th, and city buildings, post office and itreet flags were in place as usual on special days.

There was a sprinkling of visiting oik but no public gathering during he day. All business houses with ex- eption of the P. M. Bank, remain- Ed open. Marketing Quota Penalty Sef On Cotton College, market- ng quota penalty rate is 8 cents per nd for the 1942-43 marketing fear.

Under terms of amendments to the AAA Act) loans will be made by. the Credit Corporation at 86 of-parity price on August 1, he beginning of the marketing nd will be approximately 18 cents pound..