School Notes column from San Saka students staff
The News Editor allows a weekly student written column on school life. Editor Wilfred Barclay Mary Quinn Esther Lawlis Willie Wilson. The piece urges community interest in school, stresses character, patriotism, honesty, and aims to bring school and home closer. It pledges engaging material and enthusiasm for an excellent local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Barclay
Mary Quinn
Esther Lawlis
Willie Wilson
Acoal
San Saka
W S Pledges Are Due Mass Meeting Elects Committee
A Monday 10:00 am meeting in the Club Hall elected a committee to work with three directors of the Oklahoma and Texas Southern Railway Co. Members include T C Henry as chair and John F Campbell among others. The route through San Saba and Llano counties remains undecided, with potential benefits noted for San Saba County.
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The
Oklahoma & Texas’ Southern Railway Co
T. C. Henry
John F. Campbell
W. H. Kimbrough
W. H. Hinyard
R. R. Low
A. Murray
J.T. McConnell
E. W. Hudson
San Saba County
Llano County
Two Victory Huts Named for Texas in War Work Fund
Texas will name two victory huts as oversubscription rewards in the United War Work Fund drive. State director L A Coulter announced Texas earned this status after ranking third in oversubscription, with the huts to be built at a foreign field where American troops are stationed. The national director John R Mots confirmed Texas’ entitlement and thanked the state for its strong effort.
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Texas
United War Work Fund
L. A. Coulter
Tyrain
John R. Mots
Catspain Committee of
New York
Midnich
Coulter
Dallas
Bud Crawford Wins Night Watchman Election
In the Saturday night election Bud Crawford won with 23 votes, Button he received 14, and 1.8 Seszo 1 vote. Crawford takes duties under City Marshal Dave Chadwick and seeks cooperation to improve town safety against fire burglary and other risks.
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Budford
Button
Seszo
Crawford
Dave Chadwick
S&s
Prohibition Wins In Texas Cities In Dry Votes
In San Angelo and Georgetown elections, Prohibitionists secure decisive dry majorities. San Angelo reports two to one with only small boxes left. Georgetown area counties show similar momentum, while Taylor leans anti. Vote light but clearly dry sentiment prevails.
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San Angelo
Georgetown
Texas
Taylor
Granger
Bartlett
Johnson
G. A. Arhelger
Kansas Winter Wheat Crop Sets U.S. Record
Toneka Kansas November 27 This year's Kansas winter wheat crop ranks as the largest ever planted by any state in the United States the State Board of Agriculture announces an estimate of 10 825 631 acres The average condition is 13 percent 26 points above last year and only one point below 1913 the year of the prior record crop
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Toneka
Kan
Kansas
United States
State Board of Agriculture
Mrs Mitch Johnson Hostess to Eastern Star
Mrs Mitch Johnson hostess to San Saba Eastern Star honors Mrs S Z Park on eve of departure for Brownwood. Rainy reception praised by attendees as memories formed. Also notes War Savings Stamp drive details and local tax rendition hearing notice for December 15 1918.
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Mitch Johnson
Eastern Star
San Saba
Converse
Mary HW
Jone
Miss Johnson
Hertha Ray
Ries
Park
Mes
Walther Wil Weet
Commissioners Room
Fonse
Board On
John Seiders
Red Cross W S S Pledges Due Urgent Knitting Call
San Saba County chapter reports yarn secured for sweaters and socks toward the quota. Urgent speed up of knitting requested. Red Cross mothers urged to act. Contact Mrs. E. W. Hudson or Mrs. B. T. Rich for details.
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San Saba County
Red Cross
E. W. Hudson
B. T. Rich
Pledges Due Honor Mrs Park Leaving Town
Mrs Edgar T Neal hosted church ladies Monday to honor Mrs S Z Park who departs for Brownwood where Mr Park recently started business. Scripture reading and conversation filled 3 to 5 with a salad course, hot chocolate and wafers. Lieut F A Bass arrived from Camp Mabrey, Austin. friends wish them well as they move to their new home.
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Edgar T. Neal
The
Christian Church
S. 2. Park
Brownwood
Park
Camp Mabrey
Austin
Texas
War era cinema and wartime saltpeter ad blend
An old newspaper item advertises saltpeter for sale with no limits and promotes a wartime film shown Saturday night December 7 titled Italy's Flaming Front featuring air land and naval battles. It notes ticket prices for children and adults and includes a local note about W. S. Pledges due and Mrs Geo Harris returning from Marlin.
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The
Majestic
Italy
Flaming Front
Geo.Harris
Marlin
G. L. Harris
W. S
San Saba Grid Battle Promises Hottest Contest Yet
San Saba fans anticipate a marquee football game as locals rally on the hurrah line. The spirited crowd and team energy set a high season moment for the town and supporters.
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San Saba
Food Will Save the World pledge drive call
The piece urges Americans to conserve and increase food production to aid Europe in famine after war. It praises leaders, notes Herbert Hoover’s role, and appeals to citizens to eat only what they need, waste nothing, and support food conservation as a patriotic duty. J. R. McAfee visited Richland Springs during the period.
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Grand Old America
Poland
Belgium
Serbia
Rumania
Russia
Deeps
America
God of Nations
Washington
Europe
Herbert
United States
euTy County
Peonic
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M. Moore
Camp McArthur
Army
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Arkanang
Miles W. Beck
Denton
Bud Crawford Far
Tom Green
Williamson
Bfe
Harh Henry
United States Treasury
Department
8. S
8S. Z. Park
Peter
Simmons Drug Store
San Saba-Llano
Pee ‘Omaagee
Damiel Proas
N. C. Walker
J. R. McAfee
Richland Springs
Majestic Theatre
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