The Hearne Democrat from Hearne, Texas • Page 1

75235 Hearne's Oldest Business Establishment THE HEARNE DEMOCRAT Hearne's Own Newspaper For The Past Eighty-One In 1889 IOC A COPY VOLUME 81 HEARNE, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1970 FOURTEEN PAGES NUMBER 43 Mrs. R. W. Huddleston took Deer Hunter Found Dead A deer hunter from Baytown, 68-year-old Claude Hill, was found dead in a tre stand near Franklin shortly before noon Tuesday, December 1. He was a member of a party of hunters on the Reagan pro- ithe perty lease.

The men left camp about 6:30 a. m. and were supposed to return before noon. When Hill failed to return, the others went to his stand and found him. dead.

Sheriff E. P. (Sonny) Elliott, Deputy Terry Fletcher and Justice of the Peace D. P. Harris were summoned to the scene to investigate and Harris ruled Hill died of natural Mrs.

Dan Moses; third, causes. Mrs. Stevens; honorable men- The body was taken to Bay- tion, Mrs. M. L.

Williams. town by Bla-r-Stubbs Funeral Florals, Ennis 1 Winners Announced In Annual Arts-Crafts Show fourth annual Robertson Ooun- ly Arts and Crafts Show held 'in Hearne Thursday, Friday Huddileston; second and third, Mrs. Moses; honorable mention, Mrs. Fred Tidemann. Portraits, Moody; second, Winston Sanders; and Saturday, December 3-4- third and honorable mention, 5.

Mrs. Huddleston was also Mrs. Williams. Water presented a special award for i first, second, third ilier art displays. Other awards in the show were: abstract, second, third and honorable Mrs.

Frankie Stevens; seascape, and Home ambulance where services were held later. Hearne Students To Take Exams OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION of the new building to house the Hearne Fire Department has been set for Saturday and workmen and firemen have been busy sodding grass and getting the new facilities ready for the public to view. The dedication is to begin at 1 p. m. and an open house will follow until 5 p.

m. A deer rifle will be given away at 4:30 that afternoon. The department extends an invitation to the public to attend the dedication and open house. OnlySOOCopiesUnsoldOfISS Robertson County History Sale of copies of the new book "A History of Robertson County" is expected to begin within the next 10 days and orders are now beiny accepted by the Robertson County Historical Survey Committee. Out of the 1,000 copies print- by the Texian Press of Waco, only 750 will be offered to the public and 4oO copies have already been ordered, Copies of the book may be I members of the book cominit- ordered from Mrs.

tee were Douglas A. McCrary Galloway, County Clerk, Franklin; or by depositing $10.00 with any bank in the county. The library-bound book contains 585 pages and is the most complete history of Robertson County ever published. J. W.

Baker, superintendent of the Bremond Schools, served as of Calvert, chairman; Mrs. Katherine Galloway of Frank- The live nativity scene, sponsored annually by the Methodist Youth Fellowship of Grace United Methodist Church of Hearne, will be presented) December 14. Setting for the outdoor presentation will be located on the south side of the church at Mid-term exams will given at Heame High School 'from Wednesday, December 16, through Friday, December 113. All students will be required to stay at school the entire first day of exams, but on the other two days they will only have to go when their tests are scheduled. The fall semester will end January 15, 1971 and Christmas holidays for Hearne public school students will begin after classes on December 18.

1 School will resume on Moni day, January 4, 1971. Crowder second and third, Mrs. Ina Frier; honorable Mrs. Stevens. 'Water and second, Mrs.

Williams; third, Marilyn Mon- roe. John Mo-unce. Landscapes, and i third, Mrs. Huddleston, second i and honorable mention, Mrs. Moses.

Water second and third, John H. Moody. Mrs. Stevens. Mrs.

Stevens. Still life, Mrs. and honorable mention, Mocdyi. sefcond, third and honorable mention, iMoody. third and honorable 'mention, Mrs.

Stevens; second, Mrs. Moses. and honorable mention, Migs Jean Pursley: second, Mrs. Leo Zeig; third, Mrs. Frier.

Quiltsr-first, Mra Frier; second, third and honorable and second, Mrs. John W. McCorry. Children's division first, Sharon Kennamer; second, Duarie Rothlisberger; third, Marvin Liner; honorable mention, Sharon Kennamer, Gary Williams, David Mitchell, Du- arie Rothlisberger, Terry Frier and Jianis Pharis. Mrs.

Steven Pursley served as chairman of the show. Assisting her were Miss Kathryn Bishop and John H. Moody, vice chairman; Mrs. C. Easter wood, Mrs.

Jerry Kuehler; Mrs. Tommy Mayfield, Miss Jean Pursley; Mrs. Rob- ert Putz, Mrs. Rita Lasitef, members of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Miss Julia Slagle. mention, Mrs.

Maggie Franks. Hobby (Mjrs. Rufus Riley, collection of jeweled" treasure chests. Mrs. John Rothlistoeiiger; second, Mrs, Williams; third and honoralble mention, Gairy Williams.

Mrs. Tommy Mooney; second, Gary third and honorable mention, Duane RotJhlisberiger. Free Chatmas Show For Kids leaving only 300 to be sold. editor of the compilation and Players Chosen For All-District The coaches of District ICiAiAA, north zone, met last week and chose members of lin, Mrs. Jud 1 Collier of Mum- the corner of Magnolia and 'the All-District team for 1970.

First Streets and clearly visi- Hearne missed placing a ble from the street. Two per- I on the first team on pf- formances will given but linebacker Raymond ford and Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones of Hearne.

Included in the historical volume are over 400 pictures Beer Can Slots Open Machines Hearne police officer Elmer i Golden oauglvt two boys Tues- I day night wiho had been using slots from beer cans to operate ifoin-type machines at a local laundromat. Chief of Police R. L. Per- 'kins said the boys were released with the stipulation parents make restitution. "If something of a similar nature o'Dcurs whoever is responsible will be prosecuted in a court of law," the chief said Friday morning.

Christmas Mrs. Zei'g; second and third John Zeig; honorable Mrs. Ruth White. The annual free show at the Chatmas Theatre for the children of the Robertson County i area will be held Saturday, December 19, beginning at 10 m. George Chatmas, show owner, has booked 'a full hour of cartoons and comedies for i her guests during the free af- Miscellaneous first, Mrs.

a All young at heart are vited to attend the mirthful hour. Looke (I always knew I could, do something besides sweep) Moss, decorative gourds. LocalChristmasParade Will Be Held Saturday Santa Clans will -make his Shiriners from the Austin iirst appearance in Hearne for district, Shrine clowns and ing the evening with the first made it for the of the local county beginning hour-performance scheduled DEBRA BISHOP has been chosen sweetheart of the Hearne Saddle Club for 1971. Miss Bishop, 16, 'has been participating in horse shows since sh was six years old. She is seen around Hearnef nearly every weekend riding her favorite horse, Dunny Jr.

'Miss Bishop is an enthusiastic fan of all sports but her favorites are football, and the Texas Aggies and Dallas Cowboys. She recently scored three touchdowns and added two extra points in the annual Powder Puff game on Wood Field. A sophomore at Hearne High School, Mlsd Bishop is the daughter of. Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Bishop. with a large number from around 1900 to the present year. Members of the committee have spent over three years in gathering the pertinent information goinjf back to the when the county was settled. The history contains 23 chapters including the settlement of the Nashville 1825-1835; life of Sterling C. 1I'ftriStlliaS Robertson, 1785-1842; Old to begin at 7 jx m.

and the second following at 8 p. m. This beautiful, impressive contribution to the celebration of the YutLetide season in the local is presented for the pleasure of the public who is cordially invited to view this historical, drama. Church Selling Franklin, county seat, 18371850; Wheelock, county seat, 1050-4056; Owensville, county 1856-1870; the creation and development of Hearne, Calvert and Bremond. Numerous stories of Indian raids and attacks are included, various accounts of horror in the struggle to hold and preserve the land, the Harvey i massacre of 1836, the murder of J.

M. Tidwell near Calvert. The story of the battle of Bryant's defeat in 1839 when 10 Robertson County men died, and the account of the battle between surveyors and Indians at Battle Creek when 17 died are told in the history. Robertson County was created' by the Republic of Texas in 1837 and originally far north as Dallas, Members of the Hearne Pentecostal Church are now taking orders for Christmas candy. The cans will be delivered gaily wrapped for the season.

Orders may placed by calling 279-2740 in Heame or 364-2323 in Calvert. 'Eaigles on the defensive first End Sammy Thompson and back Floyd Cavitt were named the second team on offense and linebacker James Nelson was listed on the second defense team. Receiving horior- 'able mention were Don Hammond and Bobby Arbor. Brenham dominated the team 'selection on offense with five members, followed 'by Columbus with four. Elmore, LaGrange and Consolidated each placed one player on the 12-man squad.

On the first defensive team Brenliam and Columbus led with five football Elmore placed players two and Free Calendars At W. F. Sander (W. F. Sander Company announces that it has a limited quantity of Town and Country calendars, valued at $13.00 each, to distribute to their 'customers and friends.

Owner W. F. Sander said 'the calendars feature today's most home designs plus modern home improvement ideas. The (back sides of the lit paiges feiature do-it- yourself project plans designed and better living. The calendars will be given first-come, first- In addition will be saddle tluibs, the auxiliary of the Girl Cub the kindergarten.

the Christmas season on Sat- Jtheir mini-motorcycle team. urdiay, December at '10 a. m. (he will ride in the annual Christmas parade and Hearne Fire Department, Boy later visit on the streets. Chairmen of -this -year's parade are Robert Perkins, iMmny Reistino and William IF 1 yd (Fearless FosdickO Tippit.

Two bands from the Hearne Schools will- while jmanohing in the parade, along ifWith the Mumlord Middies, 'Bremond High School Banti, Calvert Hiigfa School Band, (Franklin High School Band and the Shrine Band from, Austin. The Highway Department, first plaice winners in the Bryan parade, will have a float in the parade as will 'Hearne, imit. one on the 13-man I served basis. many other local oflganiza- jScouts, Scouts classes. Those wishing to have entries in the parade should 'contact Perkins, Reistino or Tippit.

Plans for the parade ifor its forming on the Brothers parking 'travel east on Second Street' to Cedar Street; turn north on 'Cedar and travel to Fourth Street, east on Fourth to Market Street, south on Market to Third Street for one block, 'south on Magnolia to First Street, west on First to Post Oak, north to Second Street Brookshire Rainfall Rainfall iRadnfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Rainfall Free Rubella Vaccine Shots To County Pupils The Robertson Co unty March of Dimes committee is sponsoring a county-wide xubella immunization campaign December 10 aimed at eradication of the disease locally. Parents of; children ages one through 10 are urged to take advantage of the availability of the vaccine. Using tlhe virtually painless -rubella valacine will be administered in the schools io school age and preschool children having signed permission from a parent or guardian. Parents of children at least year of age but not yet in school are asked to boring 'the children to any of the schools for the free vaccine. The Vaccine will be given at the following schools: Hearne CEart Side, 0 a.

HK; Hearne West a. m. 'Mumford School, 1 p. m. 'Franklin Elementary, 9 a.

m. 'Calvert Elementary, 111 a. m. land Bremond Elementary, p. m.

This vaccine is for rubella (commonly called German or (three-day measles) and should not be confused with the vac- icine offered in the past several years for red or 10-day measles which does not protect against rubella. Sines many childhood diseases look and act like rubella, it is impossible to know for sure that a child has had the disease without a special blood test. It is safe for a child who has had the disease to receive the vaccine. For additional information contact Dr. E.

M. Boyd, health officer Robertson County. building Housing Cbrdova's Cleaners was begun last -week when the old, awning was demolished. The building was given a new look with an attractive paint job -and the eariy part ofj this week W. F.

Sander Company was constructing a new metal awning..