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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
2
Notice states that church entertainments with admission charges, obituaries, cards of thanks, resolutions of respect and similar non news items will be billed at regular rates. It invites readers to report any erroneous reflections about persons or firms for prompt correction by management.
The Sun of a Gun reports dry conditions hinder corn planting in Mason County while poultry gains are seen as a path to prosperity. It mentions a Bronze turkey egg shipment at five dollars per egg, a local marriage in Mason, and Sun of a Gun hoping to attend Tyler and the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio with banquet plans and city celebrations.
A poem about marriage vows leads to a joke about being a Justice of the Peace. Cherokee High School marks Senior Day with an entertainment and a field trip to Barnett Springs. A San Saba County grand jury report condemns bootleggers and lawlessness, recalling railroad of war memories and community pride.
A letter urges San Saba Texas to issue bonds to buy and improve the private water system for fire protection, arguing net revenues from utilities could pay interest and sinking funds. The writer suggests hiring an expert engineer to value current systems and evaluate a new setup, aiming to avoid taxes and secure favorable interest rates.
A speaker accuses a man of professing support for law enforcement while backing the twelve men who signed the Grand Jury report for enforcement of the law. The tone condemns this double standard as undermining decency.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 00 a m Live Oak 4 00 p m evening service urged attendance revival at Presbyterian church pastor C B Marshall congregation invited to attend. Also Arthur's Garage advertises up to date machinery and skilled workmen promising savings on car repairs.
A found 1885 San Saba Weekly News is reprinted listing residents, educators, and merchants. Highlights include teachers institute in Richland Springs, welcome addresses by Dr. J J Taylor or Dr J M Burleson, local visits by Neeper Thaxton Cook Johnson, street improvements on Wallace street, and numerous local professionals and ads for San Saba College.
The Merry Matrons Forty Two Club was entertained by Mrs Rivers Morris last week. Three tables of lively games were played. Eva Murray won high score for the heats and Mines, W A Smith and Rivers Morris tied for high membership score. An elegant salad course was served to Mmes H H Taylor Mitch Johnson R W Burledon A Smith FLA Parke Harry Hopkins W B H Kimbrough W C Edwards Biya Murray Jno L Walker A E Petty.
Mrs H H Taylor entertained in honor of Mrs R T Barron of Waco and Mrs Alice Parkhill of Llano visiting in San Saba at the Taylor home. Refreshments and games such as a two word puzzle provided amusement for guests including George Harris and Lucy Doran. Hostess assisted by Mrs Mitch Johnson.
One of the circles of the Baptist church ladies enjoyed a tacky party hosted by Mrs H H Taylor last Friday evening. Guests paid a small admission and wore their tackiest outfits. Mrs Taylor was named the most tacky, with a short program of solos and readings. Refreshments included all day suickers and jaw-breakers. Clyde Smith won a prize for his tacky look.
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