The Hearne Democrat from Hearne, Texas • Page 3

10 Years Ago (Democrat items from issue of January 24, 1964) The Hearne City Charter Commission had put the finishing touches to the long- delayed city charter and had called an election on adoption of the document for Tuesday, May 5. Hearne had become eligible to adopt a home rule charter when population went over the 5,000 mark in the 1960 census. Officers of the commission were Milton Aalen, chairman; Jack Kelly, vice- chairman; and Ed Priestly, secretary. Members included Matthew Boyle, Mrs. R.

E. Brown, Vince Campise, Mrs. Hal Cunningham, Dr. J. C.

Charter 1154 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST STATE BANK of Hearne in the State of Texas at the close of business on December 31, 1973. ASSETS Cash and due from banks 886,760.01 U. S. Treasury securities 704,931.50 Obligations of States and political 106,914.98 Other securities 10,000.00 Other loans 4,611,805.85 Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank 263,000.83 Real estate owned, other than bank premises 55,888.35 Other assets 409,684.12 TOTAL ASETS $7,049,005.64 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,420,674.35 Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 2,582,725.03 Deposits of United States Government 380,172.00 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 758,717.11 Deposits of commercial banks 693,734.72 Certified and officers' checks, etc 40,964.17 TOTAL DEPOSITS $5,876,987.38 (a) Total demand deposits 2,268,795.82 (b) Total time savings deposits 3,608,191.56 Other liabilities 674,199.56 TOTAL LIABILITIES $6,551,186.94 RESERVES ON LOANS AND SECURITIES Reserve for bad debt losses on loans (set up pursuant to Internal Revenue Service rulings) 27,756.04 TOTAL RESERVES ON LOANS SECURITIES 27,756.04 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Equity capital, total 470,062.66 Common stock-total par value 120,000.00 Surplus 330,000.00 Undivided profits 20.062.66 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 470.062.66 Total Liabilities, Reserves, and Capital Accounts $7,049,005.64 MEMORANDA Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call date $5,752,884.90 Average of total loans for the 15 calendar days ending with call date 4,729,704.83 Adrian A. Richter, Exec.

Vice President and Cashier of the above named bank do solemnly swear that this report of condition is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. ADRIAN A. RICHTER Jimmie Payne, Don Angonia, G. R. Varner, W.

S. Hoyt Roy L. Henry, J. P. Thompson, Directors STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF ROBERTSON, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of January, 1974, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank.

DOROTHY LOCKHART Notary Public My commission expires June, 1975 Presnal Employes Brees As Office Staff Member Rep. Bill Presnal has employed Eugene (Chip) Brees as a part time member of his capitol office staff during the Constitutional Convention. Gallagher, Miss Beverly Hairrell, Marlin Jentsch, Mrs. M. E.

Jones, Dr. Jack Lyons, Mrs. P. A. Perrone, Holland Sowma and Leon Wilson.

The Hearne Democrat had announced the candidacy of Doyal Caldwell for the position of Commissioner, Precinct Three. The Hearne Eagles had taken a 45-35 stand against the Navasota Rattlers by gaining, then holding, a slim lead that developed into a win. Tim Batson and Bill Jackson had done a major part of the scoring hitting 12 points each. John Nesbit BremondService Funeral services for John L. Nesbit, 66, of Bremond were held Saturday from St.

Mary's Catholic Church with interment following in St. Mary's Cemetery of Bremond. Mr. Nesbit was found dead Friday at his home and Justice of the Peace Ed Bienski ruled death from natural causes. He had made Bremond his home during his entire lifetime where he was a carpenter and a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Rose Syzdek, Mrs. Christine Kozak and Mrs. Eleanor Bielamowicz of Bremond, Mrs. Nellie Bielamowicz of Chicago.

Illinois, Mrs. Pauline Slominski of Bryan and Mrs. Florene Desforges of Houston. Bowling Bits By DONNA HARRISON Jackie Closs of Gough Spraying bowled high game 205 January 15 in the Early Risers Bowling League. This was Mrs.

Closs' first 200 game. Mrs. Closs also had second high series with a 490. Cookie Johnson of Gcay's bowled high series 491 while Pat Richter of Modern Beauty was second in high game with a 189. Standings Gray's Modern Beauty Gough Spraying Jentsch Chevy First State Vince's Western Auto Rachui Auto Laundromat Roy's Repair 47 40 38 38 38 34 32 32 22 19 21 28 30 30 30 34 36 36 46 49 Pins 29,060 26,632 27,567 26,777 26,700 26,487 27,164 25,877 26,511 25,958 Mr.

and Mrs. James Martin and daughters, Shana, Sheila and Becky, of Huntsville were Sunday visitors in the home of his mother, Mrs. Jimmie Freeman, and his father, J. B. (Red) Martin.

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and Mrs. H. P. Schultz and Mrs. Rosa Mae Akins of New Baden.

Other relatives in Robertson County related to the Brees couple include Mrs. Lucille Martin, Mrs. Katherine Galloway and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Currie.

In making the announcement Rep. Presnal said, "I am pleased to have Brees helping us during this important period in the history of our state. Brees is already proving to be an asset." Brees is a graduate of University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education and biology, graduating in May of 1972. He is presently enrolled as a freshmen law student at the University of Texas. Brees has spent six months as an administrative intern with the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.

and a six month's tour of active duty in the Army. Rep. Presnal said that Brees would be assigned various duties including both clerical and administrative. School Menus Monday Tamales, chili, rice, black- eye peas, cole slaw, milk, bread, cookies Tuesday Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, milk, jello Wednesday Chili beans with meat, spinach, peanut butter on crackers, corn bread, milk, cookies Thursday Turkey pie, English peas and carrots, lettuc; and tomato salad, milk, bread, mixed fruit Friday Hamburgers, corn, potato chips, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, milk, no bake choco cookies Miss Frances Zeig of Austin was in Hearne recently visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Zeig, and her brother, John. Miss Zeig is a student at the University of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Boswell Jr.

of El Dorado, Arkansas visited in Hearne with his mother, Mrs. Florence Boswell, and sister, Miss Debra Boswell who is a senior at University in College Station recently. The Boswells also visited in Franklin with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylon Rinehart.

Philosopher Dear editar: According to a nationwide survey I read about in a newspaper last night, "people generally aren't satisfied with the way newspapers are run." They said papers sometimes slant the news, are sometimes inaccurate, irresponsible and biased. 1 don't know who was interviewed in this survey or what papers they were talking about, if they'd be willing to sign their names, if their daughter's wedding was left out, or what, but my theory is that you show me a newspaper nobody criticizes and I'll show you a newspaper nobody reads. I've always thought that criticizing a newspaper was half the fun of subscribing, like buying a ticket to a football game is a license to lambast the coach if he loses. No where in the constitution does it say you can't laugh at a Congressman just because you voted for him. Sure, most newspaper editors are biased, biased in favor of their own community, and sometimes they leave out the truth, which is better than leaving town.

Most people want the truth published about others, not themselves. But I got to thinking about that survey. If the people who conducted it have any money left over they ought to broaden their inquiry. For example, how many people are dissatisfied with the way their church is run, their grocery store, their bank, their city government, their radio or television stations, their schools, their universities? Why they might even find out some people are dissatisfied with the way surveys are run. But they shouldn't go too far.

For example, I don't want them conducting a survey to find out how many people like my letters to The Democrat every week, and if they go ahead and do it anyway I hope you'll avoid the risk of slanting the news and refuse to print it. Yours faithfully, J. A. Fir The OUtmen (Democrat Hrms of January 25, The following officers of the Planters and Merchants State Bank of Heurne had been elected at a meeting of directors Wednesday, January 14: Dr. H.

W. president; J. G. Philen, active vice-president; W. G.

Curry, vice-president; Hoy O. Ely, cashier; R. S. Williams, assistant cashier. Directors included W.

L. Smallwood, W. H. Ely, Cummings, Philen, K. W.

Marshall, Curry and O. G. Hudson. The Woman's Missionary Society had held the first social meeting of the year in the home of Miss Alice Talmadgc Monday with Mrs. W.

A. Craig serving as assistant hostess. Mr. Roy Henry had been in Hearne at the weekend to visit friends, when cnroute from Houston to Waco. Mr.

and Mrs. J. H. Collier and Mrs. M.

Collier of Waco were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collier of Mumford that week.

The llenrnr (Texas) Democrat, Ttiaraday, JMIMTT 1014 after you aee your doctor bring your prescription to Melton McNair enjoyed having his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Howard McNair, and daughter, Mrs. Marie Bruce and daughter, Alisa, all of Lake Jackson as houseguests recently. Russell's Furniture ft Appliance FURNITURE MART SALE- SALE- SALE Our January inventory sale now on. Better Merchandise at discount prices.

5 to off. Many odd prices. Come in browse around. 103 Fourth St. Hearne Phone 279-2321 I DISCOUNT! A GOOD OLD AMERICAN WORD MEANING- That Right Now You Can Buy A Mobile Home From Us At A Real Bargain Price! We're Not Just Talking--We Mean It! Our Manufacturers are like every one else They are affected by the Energy Crisis WE BELIEVE THAT NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY.

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS Even with our Big Discounts we can still offer you the best financing, the best service and we deliver anywhere. Mobile Home Sales Inc. "WHERE YOU ARE A STRANGER BUT ONCE" North Highway 77 79 Rockdale, Texas (512) 446-58281 Question: THANK YOU My family and I wish to express our sincere appreciation for the prayers, cards, calls and visits from relatives and friends during my recent stay in the hospital. Mark Brewer 50-ltn NOTICE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ROBERTSON NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 30th day of January, 1974 at 10 o'clock a. m.

in the county court at the County Courthouse of the above named county in Franklin, Texas on the application of the hereinafter named a license to sell beer at retail at a location not heretofore licensed. The substance of said application is as follows: 1. Type of license or Retailers on Premises. 2. Exact location of business Miles West City Limits on Side llwy.

79. 3 Name of owner or I. V. Burleson. 4.

Assumed or trade I. Place. Any person shall be permitted to contest the facts stated in said application and the applicant's right to secure license or permit upon giving security for cotts as provided by law. WITNESS MY HAND this the Kth day of January, 1974. Mrs.

Katherine Galloway County Clerk Robertson County, Texas By Mary B. Reagan, Deputy 49-2tn Is Lone Star doing everything it can to hold down costs? We're operating more efficiently than ever before. But our costs are going up none the just like yours. For instance, the interest rates on money we have to borrow for constructing new gas supply systems have increased dramatically. These rates have recently been at all time highs.

Within the last 18 months, we have invested nearly $100 million: to build a large diameter, 400-mile pipeline from West Texas to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, for otherfacijitiesalong this pipeline, to attach major new reserves and to pay for well drilling by all for the purpose of assuring continuing natural gas supplies to our customers. These investments don't even include the cost of all the gas we must buy to fill the line. In 1969, natural gas Answer: Yes! cost us about 19 cents per thousand cubic feet. Recently we paid more than 85 cents for major new supplies.

And the price is still rising. Costs like these are the price Lone Star must pay for your continuing natural gas supplies. It's important that you understand our need for adequate rates so we can continue to deliver clean gas energy to your home for winters to come. We're doing everything possible to hold down controllable costs. But even with gradual rate increases, natural gas from Lone Star will still be your most economical and efficient nonpolluting fuel.

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