Some Big Event for Every Day and Night County Fair 1936
Final plans for the 1930 fair shape up with the greatest program of entertain ment ever witnessed. More community exhibits requested space and a new poultry house is complete. The first day features an old settlers reunion with former citizens and kinfolk. Baseball on day one is a Central Texas League game between two teams, possibly San Saba and Killeen. Friday is Temple Day with a Temple gas train sponsored by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
San Saba
Killeen
Democratic Hosts In One Harmonious County Convention
San Saba County Democrats held a county convention with officers named by the chairman W H Hinyard. Delegates were elected to state and district conventions, pledged to vote as a unit. Llano and Dallas visitors discussed store purchases while local residents noted visits from Mrs Houghton Benham and Mrs Travia Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Aarisonionas
W. H. Hinyard
John Seiders
J. J. Armor
G. 8. Gray
Clarence Gooch
E. E B. Fage
W. A. Smith
J. B. Coffey
R. H. Breazeale
J. E. G. Hillman
W. B. Reagan
San Saba Ice Company Aids Old Settlers Reunion
The San Saba Light and Ice Company owned by F. B. Rall stepped in to assist the old settlers reunion. Mr Hall will provide free ice for the attendees and free cold storage for the meats during the day. The old settlers express sincere appreciation for this courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Light & Ice Co
F. B. Rall
Old Settlers
Hall
San Saba Wildests Lead Central Texas League Play
The San Saba baseball boys, the Wildests, climbed to the top of the Section two Central Texas League championship series by beating Sellfals 9 to 8. They won a high scoring affair as the Cats shifted pressure to the bats. Next week three more title games are set at the fair with Killeen Copperas Cove Bellfals and Temple Gassers plus a large Temple booster train. The Cats rely on power hitting to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Cats
Killeen Scorpions
Fair Park
Killeen
Copperas Cove
Bellfals
Temple Gassers
Temple
Wildcats
Rotary District Governor Ray Nichols Speaks at San Saba
Gov Ray Nichols district governor of Rotary International for the 41st district visited the San Saba club for a technical instruction meeting with the club board at Hotel San Saba. He spoke at the noon lunch on fellowship and earned high praise for his engaging presentation and leadership roles with Vernon Daily Record the Texas Press Association and the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. The club noted 100 percent Thursday attendance.
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Ray Nichols
Rotary International
San Saba
Hotel San Saba
Rotary Education
Gay. Nichols
Gov. Nichols
Vernon Daily Record
Texas Press Association
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fine Compliment For Dr Farley Joins Scott & White Temple
A letter from Dr O F L Gober expresses regret at Dr F W Farley leaving Scott & White for San Saba. It praises Farley as a highly qualified physician with Vanderbilt training and extensive experience, noting he will be a gain for San Saba and surrounding territory. The letter hopes Dr Purley and his wife and infant are warmly received by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & White Clinic
Temple
Texas
Taylor
F. W. Farley
San Saba
Scott & White
Farley
Vanderbilt University
Scott & White Hospital
Santa Fe Hospital
Sri Saba
Purley
Dr. O. FL Gober
Chamber Commerce Charts Hand Street Paving Plan
The Chamber of Commerce at the directors meeting last Friday morning discussed paving plans for the Hand Street program. Debate centers on concrete versus cheaper materials, with all parties agreeing the public square should be concrete for longevity and lower upkeep costs. A committee led by A B Wilson with W H Hinyard H C Tim ming and E E Fage will work with the City Council on plans as city leaders consider labor needs during the current drought and crop period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Wilson
W. H. Hinyard
H. C. Timming
E. E. Fage
Palace Theatre Debuts Western Electric Sound System
All hands are installing a new $10,000 Western Electric Sound System at the Palace Theatre. The venue will close Monday for finishing touches and reopen Tuesday, August 12 at 8 p.m. for the first show with the enhanced sound, promising clear acoustics for San Saba.
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Palace Theatre
San Saba
Palace
Texas voters brace for fiery Democratic runoffs
In Texas the upcoming Democratic runoffs promise a heated contest led by Miriam Ferguson and Sterling. A statewide spread includes races for Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General State Treasurer Railroad Commissioner Agriculture and local commissioner and public weigher positions in Cherokee and Richland Springs districts. The split among camps suggests stubborn silent voters could swing results.
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Miriam Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Sterling
Ferguson
Cherokee
Richland Springs
Miriam A. Ferguson Ross S. Sterling
Edgar Witt
Sterling Strong
Robt. L. Bobbitt
James V. Allred
John E. Davis
Charles Lockhart
Boy Accidentally Shot Self in Hand
J D Estep Jr of Dallas visiting grandparents was accidentally shot through the right hand last week at the river camp while shooting a squirrel. The ball pierced the fleshy area between the thumb and forefinger. Doctors Taylor and Farley treated the wound. he is recovering well. David Edmondson and wife moved to Galing and brought Zack Wells family. J E Wells will be here for the fair next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Estep, Jr
Dallas
J. D. Estep
David Edmondson
Galing
Zack Wells
J. E. Wells
San Saba Delegates Return From A and M Short Course
San Saba county attendees led by N E Sendder and Home Demonstrator Miss West returned from the A and M Short Course enthused by the week of instruction. Mrs. Leslie Jones of Pecan Grove won the News funded trip and praised the educational value, hoping to attend next year. Attendees included Mattie Owens Emmett Edwards and Marie Vardeman among the girls, and Carl Shirley Ira Shahan Bertis Gunter and Roy Gage among the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
N. E. Sendder
Miss West
Leslie Jones
Pecan Grove
Jones
Mattie Owens
Locker
Emmett Edwards
Marie Vardeman
Bethel
Mr. Scudder
Carl Shirley
Ira Shahan
Bertis Gunter
Roy Gage
First Bale of 1930 Cotton Ginned in County
The first bale of cotton for the 1930 season was ginned Monday August 4 by Alva at Ruf Thornton farm. Weighing 490 pounds, it sold to J W Mc Connell & Sons at 12 cents. Ginned at Pon ton & Vogel gin No 2 near the Ice Plant. Chamber secretary E B House notes merchants donated $52 for the bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Funderburk
Harkeyville
Alva
Charlie Wilson
E. B. House
Chamber of Commerce
Paying Bonds Not Sold By Council
The City Council last week rejected all bids for the paying bonds issue as none met value. It believes bonds should sell at par or higher and suspects buyers conspired to bid well below par plus accrued interest. Mrs. R S Miller returned to Waco after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs BR Burleson.
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Pac
Old Settlers Reunion on the First Day Fair
Directors and committees plan the Old Settlers Reunion at Fair Park on August 12 during the county fair. The age limit for membership remains 50, keeping key workers. Donations of ice meat and goats for a private barbecue for old settlers and their families are acknowledged. Night features music speeches stories and stunts with five minute speeches limit.
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Old Settlers Association
Fair Park
San Saba Light & Ice Co
F. B. Hall
Fair Association
Dr Farley Has Strong Endorsement
In Temple Texas Scott and White Hospital endorses Dr Farley F W Farley as a young Texan with excellent character high ability and wholesome personality He is Vanderbilt trained 1928 intern accepted on top recommendations for internship at Scott and White Hospital over two years he proved himself competent ambitious industrious and honest He is pleasant affable and dependable
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Scott & & White
Temple
Texas
Taylor
F. W. Farley
Doctor Farley
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tennessee
Scott & White Hospital
Mrs Garrett and Eleanor Koase Return From Visit
Mrs. R. Q. Garrett and Eleanor of Koase have returned home after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. 3. M. Johnson.
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Nite
Ross Sterling
Jim Ferguson
Louis J. Kegan
G. O. Wendt
E. E. Fagg
J. A. Low
W. G. Kolb
Jack Spurlock
J. A. Gaddy
Hugh Miller
J. C. Howell
W. R B. Crockett
S. E. Owen
Jno
W. Hickman
B. E. Katts
W. T. Taff
Claude Golden
E. Owen
J. T. Taylor
G. S. Gray
W. G. Kolb, Jr
J. D. Hopkins
Dr. C. M. Oliver
B. E. Kattes
Ed M. Dickerson
A. H. Winkle
Man of
Llano
Mrs. Houghton Benham
Ft. Stockton
W. E. Martin
Travia Walker
Moulton
Rotary
Chamber Commerce
J. C Campbell
Norette
Western Electric
Self
A. & M. Short Course
Alva Funderburk
J. W. McDonell & Sons
Dr. Farley
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