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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
The San Saba High School will open on the second Monday in September. Superintendent Hart has the year planned, teachers assigned, rooms designated, and the first day expected to run without friction. Most town dwellings have been leased as families move to town for the school’s advantages.
The San Saba County Commissioners Court orders Election Precinct No. 25 to be known as Harkeyville Voting Precinct with boundaries described from the Geo Etherton Survey No. 43 to the San Saba River, polling at Harkeyville School House, notices to be published for three weeks. Arch Woods, County Clerk, August 24, 1920.
Revival meeting at the Christian Tabernacle draws strong attendance with Rev. Fred Ross of Coleman preaching and a good choir rendering hymnody. Two church additions occur in the first three days as the meeting, led by an earnest energized minister, continues for at least two weeks.
A San Saba County Neff for Governor Club notice asserts two Bailey campaign accusations against Pat M. Neff are false. It cites sworn affidavits from McLennan County officials confirming Neff born November 26 1871 and not in draft age, plus a rebuttal to insinuations about the Patterson case and Neff’s employment.
Remember Judge William Pierson of Hunt County for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He won first primary by large plurality of 24 853. Assist him August 28th. 35 p. FOR SALE three cows fresh with milk. T S Aylor, San Saba. 35 p.
Pat Ballard of Elgin Texas, during a farm machinery demonstration at College Station, crawled under a running tractor to adjust it. His shirt caught, he couldn't escape, so he inflated his lungs and used his body as a bridge to bear the load. The incident was reported by the Temple Telegram.
850 acres north of San Saba with 160 acres cultivated and 100 tillable. Rich soil and good grass with abundant post oak timber and ample water. Between two wood schools, solid improvements, offered by G. A. Walters as the best bargain in the county.
Copious rains drenched the county in August with Tuesday bringing the heaviest rainfall of the summer to San Saba. Reports indicate good rains countywide though farmers fear excessive moisture will ruin some crops. If thirty days of sun occur, at least 1,000 cotton pickers would be needed to harvest the crop.
Sunday at the Methodist Church features Sunday School at 9 45 a m Preaching at 11 a m Epworth Leagues Junior 430 p m and Senior 7 p m The pastor J F Lawlis invites all to hear the application of the sermon to society and family urging a community focus on sowing good to reap a good town and strong families E T Stobaugh notes We show the new things first
R J Vidler district deputy announces a drive for new members to begin with September. A called meeting of Farmers Camp is set for September 4, urging all Choppers to attend. Summer has been vacation time. fall aims for active participation. Julia Marlowe shoes new stock arriving daily at Stobaughs guaranteed.
Sunday school at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m. Plan to attend all services and invite friends. Let's make Sunday a great day in the service of God. Rev B D Greer.
The town anticipates a strong season as last year’s team inspires a new schedule led by captain Lee Whitt. Returning players include Arthur Robertson Barney Creamer Cirvia Sanderson Wilfred Massey and others. The planned games start with Cherokee Junior College on Sept 25 and run through Nov 20 with a Thanksgiving match likely to cap the season. Dr. F E Beaumont departs for Mayo Clinic for head and throat surgery training with Mrs. Beaumont and children visiting Coleman for two weeks or more.
Two improved farms fronting the Colorado river and adjoining 80 acres with 85 in cultivation and 100 acres with 40 in cultivation. Average improvements and good pastures. Located one mile above Regency and four miles north of Locker. Will sell at a bargain. G. A. Walters.
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