City’s Water Supply Abundant Despite Drout
San Saba enjoys ample water despite regional drought with pumps running up to 18 hours daily to supply 1.25 to 1.5 million gallons per day. Mill Pond dam releases eight to ten million gallons. two storage tanks hold 100000 and 600000 gallons. Water is softened in winter. summer bypass causes softer, partially untreated water. Residents face no rationing and free usage supports potential industrial relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sabas
James Reavis
Reavis
Lawes Stroble
Ter
Mill Pond
Reavis Aaid
Reavia
Sui Saba
Richland Springs Trustees Hire Four New Faculty Members
Richland Springs School District trustees approve four new instructors for 1963-64. Wanda Solley of Brownwood and Oliver Burk of Eldorado join as commercial and vocational agriculture teachers, Ernest ONeal of Lampasas teaches elementary grades, and Russell A Lewis of Star Route SanSaba directs the band. Supt. Grady Baker notes two positions remain unfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Grady Baker
Wanda Solley
Brownwood
Oliver Burk
Eldorado
Ernest O'Neal
Lampasas
Russell A. Lewis
Star Route
San Sals
Lewis
San Saba
Homer Sanford
Sherman Wilburn
Jack Ford
R. H. Lord
San Saba Drill Team Attends SMU Drill School Week
San Saba Drill Team members departed Dallas on Sunday July 28 for a five day drill school at Southern Methodist University. Parents drove the group including Kay Angerstein Andrea Oliver Gail Sullivan and other students with Mrs Billie Phillips noted as former sponsor.
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San Saba
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Red Nance
Newell Oliver
Tim Sterner
Kay Angerstein
Andrea Oliver
Gail Sullivan
Francine Shapiro
Gale Phillips
Sue Nance
Susan Parks
Sharon Isham
Linda Meeney
Tana Rainbolt
Vicki Chrane
Jane Sterner
Tama Longley
Mary Ann Burnham
Mabel Ann Perry
Billie Phillips
Morning Swim Period Set For Ladies Only at Pecan Pool
Recreational swimming sessions for women began Monday at Pecan Pool and will occur regularly. Lifeguard Miss Jeanneau Hall announced that sessions run Mondays Tuesdays Fridays and Saturdays from 2 00 a m to 1030 a m with all ladies eligible to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecan Pool
Jeanneau Hall
Hall
San Saba Opens Tourney With First Wins Here
San Saba No 2 defeated Richland Springs All-Stars 1 to 0 in the Little League tournament opener. A practice win saw San Saba All-Stars defeat Cherokee 2 to 0. Tonight Johnson City meets Goldthwaite at 7 and Blanco faces San Saba No 1 at 8 30. Tuesday games shaped the schedule through Saturday with trophies for top four and an outstanding pitcher award.
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San Saba No
Richland Springs
Johnson City
Goldthwaite
Blanco
San Saba No. 1
Llano
Farmers May File Gas Tax Refund Claims
Farmers and ranchers may obtain a refund of the Federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming during the fiscal year ending June 30. Claims on Form 2240 may be made after June 30 and by September 30. Forms and instructions available from Internal Revenue offices or the county agent. Adequate records are required to verify claimed amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Andrews
Internal Revenue
Temple
IRS
Four San Saba men called for Local Board 84 induction
Jerry Don Land will fill Local Board No. 84’s August induction quota on Aug 6. Three San Saba men James Howell Jones Lloyd Lee Ferrer and Milton Wayne Hyatt plus Thomas Alfred Shiflett Jr of Marble Falls and Max DeVaughn Shepherd of Goldthwaite will report for pre induction physicals. The August state quota for Texas boards is 552 with national total 12000 for the Army, and 1500 to undergo pre induction exams. All males must register by 18th birthday or within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Don Land
San Saba County
James Howell Jones
Lloyd Lee Ferrer
Milton Wayne Hyatt
San Saba
Thomas Alfred Shiflett Jr
Marble Falls
Max DeVaughn Shepherd
Goldthwaite
Glynda C. Carpenter
Supt. Petty To Be Honored At Texas Vocational Agri Conference
Supt. Petty formerly of Burnet will receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas at the Awards Breakfast in Dallas on August 7 during the four day state conference August 6 to 9. Ralph Moser of Stephenville announced the honors, with 11 administrators cited for outstanding service in agricultural education and administration. Nominations rose from 53 district committees, and about 110 teachers and friends are expected to attend.
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Supt
S20. Petty
Burnet
Texas
Dallas
Ralph §. Moser
Stephenville
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
Supt. Petty
Association
Vocational Agriculture Teachers
R. J. Powell
Billy Sanders
San Saba VA
WWI Veterans and Auxiliary Meet Friday Night
World War I Veterans Barracks No. 1689 and the Ladies Auxiliary plan a 7:80 p.m. meeting Friday at the American Legion Hall. No supper. refreshments of cold drinks and cookies served by the Auxiliary. After business, a recreation period features games of 42 and dominoes. all members urged to attend.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Otto Harkey
American Legion Hall
Richland Springs school calendar for 1963-64 released
Supt Grady Baker announces RS Public Schools 1963-64 term calendar with key dates including August 19 football practice start, September 3 classes begin, November 28-29 holidays, December 20 Christmas break, January 2 resumes, May 22 graduation for grade and high school, May 26 report cards, total 176 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Baker
Richland Springs
Texas
Hoey
Tsta
Angelo
Harry's Team Defeats Lometa in Little League Match
Harry's team of 9 to 10 year olds defeated Lometa 7 to 1 on Monday night July 29 to complete a rain postponed game. Team manager James Reavis noted the win helped secure the division championship as two games had been rained out and a second makeup would have been needed if the result had been different.
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Harry
Lometa Boys
James Reavis
Reavis
Cherokee to host Little League tourney for ages nine to ten
Cherokee will host a seven game Little League tournament starting Monday August 5 and running through Friday August 9. All-star teams from Lometa Richland Springs Llano Mason Burnet San Saba and Cherokee will compete with two plaques for best pitcher best sportsman and most valuable player. Burnet San Saba open Monday at 7 30 p m and 9 p m with others following each night leading to a Friday championship at 8 p m.
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Cherokee
Clyde
Skinny) Estep
Lometa
Richland Springs
Llano
Mason
Burnet
San Saba
San Saba Pca
San Saba News & Star
City National Bank
PCA
Jerry Joe Kidd
Jackie Turner
San Saba Lions Club
Harry
Teir
Estep
Guest Speaker Sunday at First Methodist Church
First Methodist Church invites all to hear Tom Reavley, Austin District lay leader, share slides and report on his tour of the Bolivian Mission Field during Sunday School at 10 am and the 11 am service. Reavley, former Texas Secretary of State, was defeated by Waggoner Carr for Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Tom Reavley
Austin
Methodist Churches
Jack Hooper
Reavley
Bolivia
Texas
Reaviey
Waggoner Carr
Methodist
America
Hooper
Richland Springs council defends sewer plan despite water scare
Mayor Calvin Bush said the water shortage last week will not alter Richland Springs sewerage project. He noted the outage was minor and the city never lacked water. Councilman Cotton Baskin pressed that the incident would not affect the plant, and officials would address any future water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Calvin Bush
Cotton Baskin
Baskin
Bush
Bourke Captures Open Singles Title in Marine Tennis
Cpl. Larry Don Bourke of Headquar ters and Service Co. 1st Battalion 8th Marines 2nd Marine Division Jacksonville NC won the open singles championship at the Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Matches. His division swept the event and he will represent the Marine Corps in the All Atlantic Fleet Tennis Tournament in Norfolk VA. A San Saba High School graduate Bourke was an outstanding athlete in school.
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Larry Don Bourke
Raymond Nicks
Carol Sue Hibler
Fleet Marine Force
Atlantic
Bourke
Headquarters and Service Co
8Th Maines
2Nd Marine Division
Jacksonville
N. C
Marine Corps
Norfolk
San Saba High School
Rourke
Gospel Meeting Begins at West Side Church of Christ
A gospel meeting will start Monday evening August 5 at the West Side Church of Christ and run through Sunday August 11. Paul Price, local minister, says Vernon Ripley of Lewisville will preach and James Beckner will direct the song service. Evening services are 7 30 p m daily, and Ripley will host a 30 minute radio program at 7 45 a m on KBAL. The congregation invites all to attend.
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West Side Church of Christ
Paul Price
Vernon Ripley
Lewisville
James Beckner
Ripley
KBAL
Bro. Price
Record of 89 Boys in Summer Physical Fitness Program
Coach Buddy Priest reports 83 participants this summer, up 10 from last year, with only about half frequently active. The program tested eight areas including push-ups, sit-ups, chins, jumps, throws, rope climbs and sprints across age groups from 8 to 13. Winners listed by age group include Sam Murray in multiple events and Mike Reavis across several categories, with times and distances noted. Priest adds that low attendance prevents winter evaluation for the 4-year-old group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Priest
Sam Murray
Jimmy Cameron
Jackie Shahan
Chris
Tommy Johnson
Roy Lee French
Ching
Mike Reavis
Robert Blagsman
Ricky Hyatt
Mike Ray
Keith Sterner
Robert Blossman
Dave Davenport
Mark Amthor
Ernie Clark
Edward Shapiro
Steve Behrens
Tom Murray
Frankie Miller
Dick Little
Joe Wiley
Buster Carmauche
Gary Reeves
John McRorey
Kenneth Smith
David Parker
Lewis Linn
Keith Shahan
Sammy Phillips
Gary Reaves
Coagh Priest
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SMU
WWI Veterans, Auxiliary
Supt. Baker
First Methodists
Tom Beavley
Cpl. Bourke
Johnny Oswald
Jimmy Farley
Billy Linn
Johnny Ramirez
Kenny Hinyard
Frank Miller
Donny Murphy
Phil Letbetter
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