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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
8
The Texas Safety Association warns of increasing drownings and urges precautions near lakes. J O Musick cites about 800 statewide deaths yearly and lists safety rules for swimming boating and water recreation to prevent drownings.
Public notice announces Senate Joint Resolution No. 1 proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to repeal poll tax payment as a voting requirement and authorize voter registration. It sets the election date as November 5, 1963, outlines sections on qualifications and registration, and directs publication and proclamation. The amendment would affect Sections 2 and 4 of Article VI, with rollout for future ballots and methods to detect fraud.
The San Saba PTA chose committee chairs for the year and authorized buying four gas ranges and a hot water tank for the lunch room. San Saba schools will open the fall term on Tuesday with Std. Leon Lane named high school principal and coach.
Fifty years ago in early August 1913, San Saba County prepared for Fair Week as The News planned presses on Monday. A rain shower dropped about two inches in Sloan and King Creek areas, while Buck Joiner and Jym Sloan reported losses of sorghum bales. An accident involving Mrs Arma Walters, Miss Brownie Baker and young George Baker was noted amid local events and community concerns.
Aug. visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Gober and daughters visiting Barbara Holland and children in Killeen. Donna Ann and Allen Scott joined the Gobers for a visit. George Ware and Valeria Kemp of Comanche visited with Roy Ware and family. Mrs. Herbert Hays and daughter and Mrs. Tot Rice of Ada Oklahoma visited. Mrs. Edgar Johnson fell and broke her hip. Aunt Mze recovering at Memorial Hospital Brownwood. Roy Ware and Garrett helped move Oliver Burk to Richland Springs in Eldorado trip.
A public notice outlines proposed Amendment No 16 to Section 49-b Article I of the Texas Constitution to authorize bonds or obligations up to 350 million dollars for a Veterans' Land Fund. It describes the Veterans' Land Board composition, terms, and governance, bond issuance rules, interest rates, and oversight requirements including approval by the Attorney General and Comptroller. The November 8, 1963 election date and proclamation process are noted.
A constitutional amendment proposes to create a Veterans' Land Fund funded by bond sales and land disposals. It outlines use of proceeds for purchasing and selling lands to Texas veterans, with safeguards, investment rules, and a board to manage assets. It specifies how surplus funds retire bonds and feed General Revenue if unneeded. The measure seeks voter approval at the November 1966 election and defines governing procedures and timelines.
The Sew Sum Club finished a quilt at the home of Mr. Robbie Powell on August 1 with members including Mrs. Dud Martin and Mrs. Annette Chadwick. Edgar Johnson was recovering from a broken leg after surgery in Brownwood Memorial Hospital. Pam and Mimmy MacDowell, visiting grandparents, returned to Ft Worth. Mikaline MacDowell stayed for the Miller family reunion at Coggin Park. Recent visitors to the Henniger home included Jack McGill, Albert Pfeiffer, John Nickola, and Billy C. Smith with Connie.
Gail Christmas and daughters Gailena Carole and Mary from Los Angeles arrived Saturday night for a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Arch Christmas in the Bowser community. Sunday night visitors in the Christmas home were Mr and Mrs Roy Pallett of Brady.
Local health bulletin promotes vaccination via Lairds Corner Drug Store offering 2-Way service. Readers urged to receive immunization through this clinic.
Mrs JayA&y Carter at Richland Springs was visiting Monday. Mrs C L Holliday and children Rosalyn and Bunkie of Lubbock came July 31 for a visit with her mother Mrs J K Rector and aunt Miss Lucy Rector.
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