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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
5
In San Saba the commissioners court organized an irrigation district after a contested petition. A temporary three to two board was set, with voters taxed to determine permanent status. An early election will decide if the district is formed, paving the way for dam and ditch plans if approved.
At the fair baby show the judging followed standard perfection scales. Mary Catherine Sloan and Lorend Underwood tied for first among girls with only three-eights of a point off, while Queen Huffstetler and Dorothy Ruth Johnson followed closely. Twins Lowell and Lentuel Joiner each matched the top score, with three-fourths of a point off, marking an extraordinary event in the contest.
Miss Marie Linn of San Saba marries Mr Joyce Atkins in Rock Island Illinois on August 11. The couple met five years ago in Texas, later marrying and planning a home in Henry Illinois. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Linn, is a San Saba native and high school graduate with many admirers. the News offers best wishes for a happy life together.
The county fair street parade and exhibit booths showcase Boys and Girls Clubs work. Shiloh booth won first prize, Harmony Ridge second, with leaders J. H. Hart, Mrs Lawrence Hamrick, and Mark Patton guiding. Weldon Dawson earns special mention for beeswax and clay figures.
County Agent Brigon showcases farm terracing at Fair Park last week. A miniature field was split into two plots, one terraced and the other unraced. both sown to oats. The terraced plot stayed green and intact, while the unraced slope washed away, proving terracing helps conserve soil and protect crops.
R S Crain reports buying the first bale of the 1925 cotton crop sold on the streets of San Saba. Price paid was 24 cents. J D Walker was the seller. Value of bales ginned this fall estimated between 1600 and 8000. Irrigated cotton expected next month while dry land opens fast.
Moore Race Horses from the Wilmore Stock Farm brought four thoroughbreds to Lampasas for sale. San Antonio horsemen bought them and plan to ship to New Orleans for winter training. The farm has raised many fine horses, including Princes Signal, now racing on top tracks in the north and east with strong records.
Hillman of Cherokee last week found a rare old gold coin while walking beneath a pecan tree near Mud Springs on the Hillman ranch. The coin appeared copper at first but brushed to reveal a five dollar gold piece dated 1868. Dr B D D Greer and family camped by the river and renewed friendships during the visit.
The twenty first annual fair in San Saba County closed with record attendance and orderly entertainment. A morning parade opened on Tuesday August 11 with Reeves Kuykendall as marshal and a long list of class entries. Judges awarded prizes for decorated automobiles and horses, costumes, and club floats. The San Saba Municipal Band provided four days of music, earning high praise for its performance.
The Graham family of Richland Springs held a river gathering at Elton Crossing last week with J B Graham as father and grandfather. Attendees included W S Graham of Hamlin O A Graham of Springer New Mexico and many others from McCulloch San Saba and Lometa. The event featured plentiful food river fish swimming and family connection. noted as an early settlement family contributing to county education and religious life.
The Goldthwaite reunion of Confederate veterans and old settlers will be held September 2 8 and 4 1925 with United States Senator Earl B Mayfield as a main speaker. A new race track and tracing program are planned with daily fast baseball games drawing San Saba visitors.
Former county commissioner W. J. Crouch visited the fair with wife and children. Billie Crouch now lives in Tahoka and remains a respected Plains booster. The piece reflects on his community involvement and character, concluding with a biblical farewell sentiment.
Two young boys were playing on a high school campus Monday when Roy Thornblum suffered a bad arm break. Both bones were broken, one near the elbow and the other near the wrist. Medical aid was given and he is reported to be getting along fine.
Large crowds attend the Christiadelphian summer assembly at Fair Park with preaching by Revs. Burnett Zilmer Maynard and Lowe from Arkansas Eastland Winters. Campers fill the park as Mrs Schnabel recovers after an operation at Temple sanitarium and visitors from Okema Oklahoma arrive to visit relatives.
A lightning bolt during a Wednesday night storm struck ten men on Highway 2 near San Angelo, killing Wiley Rouse, 17, and Elmore Cockreham, 21, and seriously injuring John Jamar, all of Richland Springs. Cockreham’s watch pocket had silver pieces seared by the strike. Jamar is expected to recover.
Rolt Campbell, expert shoe maker and repairman, opens a shop between News and Palace Barber Shop in San Saba. He asks for patronage, brings a musical past as baritone and cornetist, served in the British Army band and Canadian Army during World War I, with Brussels duty at armistice.
The four days of baseball at the fair drew strong crowds and notable support. San Saba led in scoring with 17 to 7 as Lampasas came to cheer their team on day one, followed by Llano and Brady/Lohn visitors, then Goldthwaite. The home team San Saba broke 60 50 in glory.
A delegation of Temple Sanitarium doctors visited for a day at the local fair. Guests of Dr. H. H. Taylor, the party included Drs. G. V. Brindley, W. M. Longmire, Mr. Hub Spears from the Sanitarium, and Dr. Richardson of Athens, Texas.
State Superintendent S M Marrs will meet county trustees on Thursday August 27 to discuss the state education program. The meeting welcomes parent teachers and patrons, and all teachers including San Saba High School are urged to attend.
The City Council orders a September 8 election to decide whether San Saba shall maintain its band. Citizens are urged to approve taxation to employ an instructor while band members supply their own instruments. Manager S. E. Kelley is appointed to conduct the election.
The first bale of 1925 cotton was brought to the gin on August 10 by J D Walker who lives on the west edge of town. The bale, ginned by R S Crain, was driven to the public square before the San Saba county fair opening and will be consigned through the Farm Bureau Cotton Association. Cotton picking is beginning, with a hopeful fair crop despite drought.
The board voted to open public schools on September 14 and listed holidays including Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 26 27 Christmas break from December 23 to January 2 1926 and additional holidays February 22 April 21 with a closing date anticipated May 28 The board believes transfer laws remain unchanged and pupils not properly transferred will face penalties.
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