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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
5
Rev. E. A. Hunter leads pre Easter revival at the Methodist church in Lampasas district drawing unchurched seekers. Last Sunday's service drew a large crowd as thirteen town youths stepped forward to commit to God and church. The revival continues through the week, concluding with an Easter cantata next Sunday night.
An article explains the Greek roots of Pan and how J M Barrie shaped Peter Pan. It identifies Betty Bronson as the actress chosen to portray the immortal boy, detailing her age height hair eye color freckles and smile to convey Pan’s elf like appearance.
A note from Mrs. L B Gauny of Richmond California announces Miss Willie Sauer formerly of San Saba will wed G W Hatsfield a prosperous Oakland businessman in April. Willie daughter of C A Sauer has many San Saba friends and has lived with her sister in Richmond. Mr and Mrs P S Bowen of Waxahachie visited the ill Sam Farr in Algerita community last week.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet next Tuesday night in the courthouse basement. Mrs. J. W. Shook will serve the banquet, and the Municipal Band will provide music. The band has become a point of pride for the Chamber and has shown notable progress over the past year.
Harry Hopkins, longtime San Saba telegraph and railway agent on the Santa Fe lines since 1914, begins his first vacation in 28 years. Colleagues praise his efficiency, courtesy, and reliability, noting messages reach him quickly and customers rely on his prompt service. Guy Burton from Brownwood will relieve him and continues to perform well.
T C Henry let the contract to Cameron Lumber early this week for a beautiful groom and sleeping porch bungalow on the lot where the residence was burned a few weeks ago. Work will start at once and be rushed to finish.
Sheriff W. B. Urquhart came home last week from a Dallas hospital where he underwent an operation about ten days prior. He is convalescing and is now busy summoning witnesses for the district court convening next week.
Rev Seal, pastor of the Baptist church at San Saba, returned Tuesday from a Temple hospital where he had been for several days. He may return for an operation after a few weeks. The town and church members regret his failing health and wish him a speedy recovery.
R W Burleson cashier of City National Bank was elected mayor in Tuesday's city election. Rivers Morris and James W Cummins were chosen as city commissioners from a ticket backed by the Women's Business League. The mass meeting last Friday night saw two mayoral and four commissioner candidates, but the ticket drew few votes.
Richland Springs led the county meet with top spots in debate and declamation. San Saba, Henry, Antelope, Bend, Lakeview, Live Oak, and other schools fielded junior and senior teams across spelling, writing, music memory, and track events.
The Baptist church choir will present an Easter cantata with choruses solos duets and quartets replacing the preaching hour Sunday night. A short devotional service will also be included. The choir invites the public to attend and support their effort.
Mrs Laura Kelley and Mrs C E Grumbles of this county welcomed their sister Mrs J B McDonald of Omaha Nebraska last week. They last met in 1872 when McDonald left Louisiana. The siblings plan a summer reunion in San Saba with two brothers in Arkansas and Rusk county. The elder “Old Mama” who once nursed the family remains in Louisiana.
Chas Carroll and his wife return to San Saba after nearly two years in Christoval. Carroll earned a strong reputation as a vigorous and efficient deputy game warden. Under the new administration he led the department’s clean sweep.
Messrs. L. B. and S. G. Inman of Cherokee have bought the Maultsby restaurant from John Maultsby. The business on Wallace Street west of Campbell's dry goods store will continue at the same stand under L. B. Inman's management as Maultsby moves to the Colorado River area to raise poultry.
A. E. Petty and family move back to the Simpson creek ranch after three years in Austin where Petty worked with the Game Fish and Oyster Commission. R. B. McCarty from the Northwest recounts flu and pneumonia recovery. He plants 8,000 pecan trees and manages a diversified farm. Visitors Bascom Johnson and family from Goldthwaite attend church in San Saba. W. H. Burleson of Kansas City and Mrs. Worth Price of Waco visit Leigh Burles and family.
District Judge McLenh will convene the spring term in San Saba next Monday. The grand jury meets at 10 1 0 Monday, the petit jury at 9 00 Tuesday. Arnwell Crain faces arson trial Tuesday morning amid a docket of 16 criminal, four divorce, and civil rights cases. The term may last up to three weeks, with two weeks likely busy.
Hon Leigh Burleson and his wife marked 50 years of marriage with their five children, three present for a family dinner. The couple helped found the Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Saba over 40 years ago, and both have long served church and civic life. Their children include R. W. Burleson, Worth Price, Maj. Richard Burleson, W. M. Burleson, and W. H. Burleson, in various ventures across Texas and Oklahoma.
At the Saturday school trustee election eight names appeared on the ticket after a mass meeting at the high school Tuesday night. Elected were R. W. Burleson BE, EL Pare, O. Rivers Morris, and Dr H. H. Taylor with 44 votes. Hold-over trustees are Dir. Ey, C. Beaumont, TF. B. Hall, and Henry D. Moore. The board will reorganize and elect officers in May. Mr and Mrs Joe A. Leach of San Angelo visited relatives in San Saba and Cherokee last week. Mrs W. E. Fish of El Paso had visited her mother Mrs S. Chamberlain on Wallace Creek last week.
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