Races Highlight Four Days of County Fair Week
The 1929 fair showcased a grand racing program with 100 plus horses and packed stands. Winners included Ruth Arion driven by Warner for J D McKinley in the mile trot, Troubles and Harry in the five-eighths mile events, Little Pa in two-year-old dashes, Wild Fire Jr in the three-quarter mile, and Lady Burns leading the featured mile trot on day three with Eunice Stroller close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Arion
J. D. McKinley
Warner
Black Knight
C. G. Roberson
Eunice Stroller
A. Mittendorf
H. A. Loyde
Harry
C. Locklear
Little Pa
Wilmore Stock Farm
Anita Drapan
Clark
Madina Doll
E. J. Schott
Wild Fire, Jr
J. W. Gibbons
Wilmer the Wizzard
F. C. Briggs
Spanish Castle
John Oliver
Lady Burns
C. R. Webster
Silverwood
War Boy
C. R. Habby
Little Buck
Lanrella
F. Ramsey
Winnie May
A. Pennell
Mont Eagle
Mulkey
Oscar Wise
M. Locklear
Harry M
Brown Dick
Jyr
Negiley
Pontex
Brady Stables
Revival Campaign Affects Sunday Services at Churches
At the Methodist Church the usual Sunday School will be held next Sunday with a lay sermon at eleven o clock. No evening services due to a revival campaign at the Baptist church. The pastor Rev Dennis Macune is engaged in a revival meeting at Rockwool in Coleman county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Dennis Macune
Rockwool
Coleman County
Richland Springs News Highlights and Local Visits
Lowell Lewis suffered a serious motorcycle crash two miles from town, requiring thirteen stitches after a ground fall and was picked up by a passing car. W. H. Gibbons awarded a 30 by 30 storefront contract to L. J. Burleson & Son. Numerous locals and visitors including Miss Willie Gaddy, J. H. Templeton, Rollin Crane, Elmer Creech, Cora Grimes, Cora Grimes and family joined extended stays, road trips, and social events. A Warren reunion occurred with a large gathering at Hall pasture for a watermelom feast and kodaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Lewis
W. H. Gibbons
L. J. Burleson
Bank
J. L. Burleson & Sona
Willie Gaddy
Howard Payne College
Eden School
J. H. Templeton
Paris
Wood Brothers Mercantile Co
Pariy Mercantile Co
Rollin Crane
Mesila Park
New Mexico
A. N
Crane
Elmer Creech
Oklahoma
E. M. Burleson
J. A. Carter
San Saba
W. A. Grimes
Monta
Wichita Falls
Cora
Wichita
Homer
Don Coughran
Los Angeles
Calif
F. H. Coughran
Alice Brown
Brownwood
C. B. Willams
Garlan Adams
Wallace Creek Sunday School Organizes Local Aid
The Wallace Creek community organized a Sunday School with A. J. Garrett as superintendent and Osborne Mullins as assistant. Edith Martin is secretary treasurer, Cris Martin teaches the card class, Mrs. W. E. Matin and Mullins teach junior and senior classes, and Rev. E. E. Thomson teaches Bible. Lee S. Quinney serves in Dallas with Texas Power and Light Company explaining new reduced rates in San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Creek
A. J. Garrett
Osborne Mullins
Edith Martin
Cris Martin
W. E. Matin
E. E. Thomson
Lee S. Qiney
Dallas
Texas Power & Light Company
San Saba
Mr. Olney
Retail Merchants Association Calls in Delinquent Accounts
The Retail Merchants Association warns members to pay three months overdue accounts this week to avoid being listed. It stresses that maintaining a good credit rating is key for merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchant’s Association
Rich gains third degree in Masonry during weekend
Robt. L. Rich, from Austin where he holds a bank position, received the third degree in Masonry Saturday night to a large attendance and ample refreshments. Levi Russell and family of Ballinger visited during fair week to reconnect with old friends. Dc. B. Williams Jr. left Saturday for El Paso after visiting his grandmother Mrs. J. W. Byrd and relatives in San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Prestly
Mellowe Ann Adams
Glenda
G. H. Brown
Dorothy Ann Ransom
Bobbie Willliams
George Bowersock
Lois Heisferty
Maxine Bowersock
Lois Hendricks
Alice Brown
P. G
Frank Rand
Whittier
California
Rand
Ola Warren
J. C. Warren
L. T. Warren
C. E. Warren
D. S. Warren
Herbert Warren
San Angelo
T. C
Christian
Hubert Christian
Herbert Christian
Marl
N. B. Lewis
Les Lambert
Raymon Lewis
A. J. Harvey
Elbert Taylor
Alton Harvey
Ben Simmons
Bastrop
Mr. Simmons
Ponton & Vogel
San Saba
Hilla Walker
el Paso
Mrs. W. W. Walker
Robt. L. Rich
Austin
Levi Russell
Ballinger
Faver Family Visits Valley Fair After 23 Years
John L. Faver and his relatives toured the valley fair to visit sister Mrs. J. W. Bird and brother Eugene Faver. A former valley citizen, Faver hadn’t attended since 23 years ago and marveled at the fair’s growth and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Faver
J. W. Bird
Eugene Faver
Faver
Revival Services at New Hope Church Gather Audiences
Revival services at New Hope Presbyterian Church begin August 18 with Rev. E. W. McLaurin of Ballinger as evangelist. Daily services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at King's Crossing on the river, with a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McLaurin
Ballinger
King’s Crossing
First Presbyterian Church Trade Offering Notice
Church School at 9 45 a m invites visitors to attend. Public notice that the church will trade used cars for cattle by M R Weatherby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Weatherby
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Galveston
Santa Fe
Nature
Cotton Farmer
Ponton & Vogel Ginners
M,. Ponton
W. T. Vogel
Richland Springs
Cleopatra
Jim Baker
Forest Dailey
Ft. Worth
Charlie Dismukes
Plainview
J. R. Immelser
Tom Dismukes
J. E. Hayden
Hill Country
Magic Valley
Laverne Roberson
Kerrville
Joe Stanley
Vivian
Lillian Rich
C. F. Nevins
Little Daughter
W. T. Hardy
Pecan Grove
Fletcher Johnson
James Huckaby
el Pozo
Jaurez
G. A. Walters
New Hope Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Comfpor
Opera House
John Barrymore
Fred Ardath
Barrymore
Palace
Mack Sennett
Don Coleman
Delores Castello
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