Jaycees Meet Tonight At Mill Pond Park
Jaycees gather at Mill Pond Park for the monthly dinner with 200 pounds of beef barbecued by Charlie Loucks. Reeves Kuykendall leads refreshments with a team including John Kirk Petty and others. Warren Randolph and Rev. W. B. Holmes slated to speak on neighbor policy and cemetery cooperation.
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Charlie Loucks
The
Jaycees
Mill Pond Park
Reeves Kuykendall
John Kirk Petty
W. W. Nanca
W.W. W. Dickason
Warren Randolph
Cherokee Public Schools
San Saba County
W. B. Holmes
Cemetery Association
Hulan Duncan
H. D. Club
Jaycee
Miss Vernell Walker Dies at Mason
Word reached San Saba of the death of Vernell Walker 19 and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Walker Mason ranchman. Death followed hemorrhage after a tonsil operation about 18 days ago. She is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Walker of Cherokee and niece of Mrs. Allen Walker.
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San Saba
Vernell Walker
Clay Walker
Mason
Ranchman
John W. Walker
Allen Walker
School Officials To Meet Friday in San Saba County
San Saba County school officials will meet in the district courtroom of the County Court House Friday August 9 at 10 a.m. to discuss the school lunch program.
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San Saba County
Bourland Leaves San Saba Star for Austin Post
T C Bourland and his wife departed Thursday morning for Austin where he has accepted a position. Bourland, son of Mrs B C May, has been assisting on the San Saba Star since last September. Friends here extend best wishes for their success and happiness in the new home and field.
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Bourland
San Saba
Austin
T. C
B. C. May
Mrs. Bourland
Market prices from San Saba buyers August report
Prices paid yesterday by San Saba buyers for grain poultry and other items apply to Wednesday only. Grain includes bright oats 25 cents per bushel and dark oats 21 cents. Wheat 75 cents per bushel. Ear corn 45 cents per bushel. Barley 2 cents per bushel and 75 cents per 100 pounds. Maize 5 cents per 100 pounds. Poultry lists hens 7 to 9 cents, roosters 5 cents, turkeys scarce, fryers 12 cents, team 21 cents. Green hides 8 cents, scrap iron five dollars per ton.
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San Saba
Tax Collections in San Saba County Show Strong Remittances
The annual ad valorem tax report by Coleman Burnham covers July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940. San Saba County shows 4726.06 uncollected state taxes and 9438.47 uncollected county taxes while state and county remittances total 5083.63 and 75404.38 respectively. The report notes remittances include delinquent collections and 2623 residents paid poll taxes. Burnham led in county primaries with 3062 votes.
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Coleman Burnham
San Saba County
Burnham
FFA Boys Win Third Place at Encampment
San Saba boys and advisor Ace Howell returned from the annual encampment at Hancock Park Likmpasas August 1 to 3. San Saba placed third with 90 points, Lometa second with 109, Hamilton first with 151. Woodrow Lindsey won first in diving and led two swimming wins with Jack Low and L R Taylor. San Saba also captured water polo. Attendees from San Saba included James Logan Jones Stanley Burnham Dan McCormick Woodrow Lindsey L R Taylor Floyd Ketchum Raymond Longley Kenneth Kalb Jack Casbeer Jack Low and Bill Terry. Encampment had chapters from Hamilton Lampasas Goldthwaite Lometa San Saba and Killeen.
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San Saba
Ace Howell
Hancock Park
Likmpasas
Lometa
Hamilton
Woodrow Lindsey
Jack Low
L. BR. Taylor
Lindsey
San Antonio Livestock Market Report for Tuesday Aug 6
Market results from San Antonio show hogs topping 6.25 per cwt for good to choice 170 to 800 lb hogs, packing sows around 5.25 or lower, feeder pigs near 5.00. Cattle listings include several steers at 6.00 to 7.00, yearlings 5.50 to 7.50, cows at 5.00 plus, and bulls around 5.00. Sheep and goats include light lambs at 6.25 and Angora goats from 1.50 to 2.60.
Atlantic City Beauty Pageant Mission Sparks Banter
The Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce formed by Billy Rose surveyed leading men about where the prettiest girls come from. Responses included “Probably a tonic quality in the air.” The piece notes city pageant management and adds unrelated local items about crop feeds and visitors.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Fire loss outlook for San Saba may cut rates
Fire Chief Carl Bryant says current trend could reduce fire insurance rates by 25 to 80 percent next year if no major losses occur this year. He notes seven months of insured loss totaling 1065 for San Saba city versus 89779 in 1939, and credits Olin Culberson for helping lower rates in smaller cities.
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San Saba
Carl Ryant
Bryant
Olin Culberson
Mr. Bryant
FSA Supervisor Seeks Farms For Sale In San Saba County
Jake C. Hattox, FSA supervisor, asks landowners in San Saba County with farms for sale to list them for the tenant purchase program. The FSA loans the full purchase price, possibly including improvements, to qualified buyers. Listings are vetted by local farmers and a technical appraiser, with the office in the San Saba courthouse basement.
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Jake C. Hattox
Farm Security Administration
San Saba County
FSA
Insi
Ioan
San Saba
Seven Delegates Selected For State Convention
Seven delegates were chosen by the county Democratic committee at a court house meeting last Saturday to represent San Saba County at the state Democratic convention in Mineral Wells on September 1. Appointed delegates are J. J. Armor, E. E. House, Campbell K. Ford, Walter E. Gates, H. A. Graham, R. R. Hillman, and W. J. Millican. Alternates are W. R. Baxter, W. R. Crockett, S. G. Hillman, E. B. Keeney, Maynard McCoury, J. S. Norris, and H. P. Speak.
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Democratic Committee
Court House
San Saba County
Mineral Wells
J. J. Armor
E. E. House
Campbell K. Ford
Walter E. Gates
H. A. Graham
R. R. Hillman
W. J. Millican
W. R. Baxter
W. R. Crockett
G. Hillman
E. B. Keeney
Maynard McCoury
J. S. Norris
H P. Speak
Baptist Revival Speaker Talks to The Lions Club
Rev. McKinley Norman opened a two weeks revival at the Baptist church last Sunday morning. His son Wayman Norman sang and spoke, joined by H. D. Chadwick. Dr Norman urged the church as central to community life and the American way of life. Wayman Norman also spoke briefly. Lion Dougal Cameron to lead next week. Arch Woods announced the program.
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Lions Club
McKinley Norman
The
Baptist Church
Wayman Norman
H. D. Chadwick
Norman
Lion Dougal Cameron
Arch Woods
Motor Co Stockholders Meet and Buick Sales Change
L. (Red) McKee, long time Buick salesman for Brownwood Motor Co., has left that firm and will operate on his own selling Buicks in Brownwood and handling used cars from the Motor Inn Garage. The stockholders gathered last Saturday, Aug. 3, to discuss company affairs.
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Red) McKee
Brownwood Motor Co
Motor Inn
MILLI Motor Company Formed After Alnco Electric Magnet Motor Go
Stockholders of the former Alnco Electric Magnet Motor Company met in the district court room last Saturday to hear the new by laws, adopt them, and organize the Mil-Li Motor Company. B W Davis chaired the trustees meeting and explained the new organization’s purpose. A Declaration of Trust was signed and the secretary treasurer’s salary approved for the time being. About 300 stockholders attended, representing roughly three fourths of the stock. Stockholders will receive a form letter from President Z T Lindsey regarding exchange of old shares for new stock soon.
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Alnco Electric Magnet Motor Go
District Court Room
Joint Stock Company
B. W. Davis
Mil-Li Motor Company
Board of Trustees
Secy.Treas
Z. T. Lindsey
Workmen repaint San Saba church interior and street repairs
Workmen are painting the inside of the San Saba Presbyterian church this week. City officials use clear weather to repair streets for winter, remarking with bright orange paint and planning asphalt fills for potholes.
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San Saba Presbyterian
Wallace Church Meetings Extend Two More Weeks
The Wallace church announces continuing meetings for two additional weeks led by Rev. TR Wallis. The sessions proceed with expected attendance and renewed program emphasis.
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Wallace
Tr, Wallis
Brownlee Leads By About Four Thousand In District
State Senator Houghton Brownlee told The News in San Saba Tuesday that, at the last count in his district, his lead over his nearest opponent was about 4100 but may rise to 4500. He plans a vigorous campaign before the August run-off, touring the district extensively.
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Houghton Brownlee
San Saba
Traffic Fatalities Show Sharp Gain First Six Months 1940
Texas highway officials report 766 traffic deaths from January through June 1940, a 54 rise from the same period in 1939. Head-on crashes up 16 percent, speeding for conditions up 9.1 percent, and pedestrians increasingly involved. Expanded focus on center-line stripes and cautious driving. Also notes distribution of fatalities across crash types and the need for pedestrians to follow safety rules. Local items: Mrs. S. D. Bross leaves for West Columbia to visit parents Capt. and Mrs. John McKinney. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Estep and family visit San Antonio and Wichita Falls.
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Austin
Texas
Raymond Estep
San Antonio
Wichita Falls
Preparations for 16th Old Settlers Reunion
Preparations for the 16th annual Old Settlers Reunion draw a large crowd to the Fair Grounds next Thursday August 15 with events starting at 10 AM Judge J J Baker mayor of San Saba will give opening remarks County Attorney G A Walters will respond Lieu tenant Governor Coke Stevenson and Dayton Moses are set for afternoon addresses A barbecue lunch will follow and a special solo by Ruth Harbuck is announced for the music portion
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Old Settlers
Old Fair Grounds
J. B. Harrell
J. J. Baker
San Saba
G. A. Walters
Walters
W. H. Owens
Harrell
Coke Stevenson
Dayton Moses
Cattle Raisers’ Association
G. A. Wilson
Ruth Harbuck
UU Bs
San Saba band shows new life under Wheeler leadership
Die beau were male Luis Wise the purple arid gold in West Point style. San Saba County awaits the band in full regalia as Wheeler leads the group toward the football season. Wheeler spends two weeks at Hardin Simmons Abilene band school after a summer of instruction.
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Luis Wise
West Point
San Saba County
Wheeler
W. BR. Wheeler
Hardin Simmons
Abilene
San Saba
Richland Springs and Cat Claw S. 8 News Writers Prize Winners
Richland Springs correspondent Mrs. Andy J. Duncan won first prize for July with Fort Duncan on Richland Creek. Cat Claw correspondent Mrs. E T Leibetter won second prize for a vivid description of a recent trip with her husband to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Lavaca and other spots. Summer heat spurs fire hazard notes from state fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall.
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Andy J. Duncan
Richland Springs
San Saba News
Fort Duncan
Richland Creek
E. T. Leibetter
Cat Claw
the News
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Lavaca
Austin
Marvin Hall
Fredericksburg
Hall
Dallas
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Supreme Court ‘of Texas
C.K. Tisdale
T. C. Bourland
FFA
A. Wells
I. M
Sloan
Misa Lottie LaVon Conrad
Dea Pierce
Red McKee
Brownwood Motor Company
S. d. Bross
West Columbia
John McKinney
Cat Claw S. 8
Spradling
Uth
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