County Agent Report Highlights Live at Home Terrace Work
county agent N E Scudder reports in San Saba for year ending 1932. efforts focus on live at home program with 47 families reporting syrup production worth 2812.50 net and 39 farms terraced totaling 1115 acres valued at 8000 to 4000 in improved yields. pecan improvement assisted 40 farmers with 750 trees topworked. 10 demonstrators report 2310 trees yielding 5000 pounds valued at 89. Six other growers estimate 3190 pounds. county seat note: prohibition rally planned for Jan 15 in San Saba with committee web to invite speakers and circulate petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Scudder
San Saba County
First Baptist
J. K. Rector
San Saba
W. L. White
Thos. L. Blanton
Congress
W. R. Doran
W. McInnis
W. A. Smith
A. M. Sanderson
Harry Doran
Texas
Dean
Sheriff Doran Takes Office in San Saba County
Will H. Doran was sworn in as sheriff after bond approval by the Commissioners Court. A San Saba native from a pioneer family, he moved into the jail Monday with Dee House and her child. He reports an empty jail as he begins his duties and settles in. Mrs. John Sloan of Atlanta visits Mamie Callahan and J. E. Sorrell. Dr. Sloan studies at Grady Hospital after Texas Medical Branch Galveston graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Doran
Commissioners’ Court
San Saba County
Mr. Doran
W. R. Doran
Sheriff Doran
Dee House
Doran
John Sloan
Atlanta, Ga
Mamie Callahan
J. EB. Sorrell
Sloan
Grady Hospital
Atlanta
University of Texas Medical
Galveroth
Martin Building Work Proceeds on High Street
Carpenters install shelves and counters in the Martin building on High Street opposite the Palace Theatre. It is understood the space will be occupied by W. T. Therp Grocery et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
High Street
Palace Theatre
W. .T. Therp Grocery
Emmett Alderman Named New Manager of Humble Station
Emmett Alderman has been installed as the new manager of the Humble Service Station on the northeast corner of the plaza. A native of the county, he previously ran the Brownwood company station in 1932 and returned home in December, inviting friends to call on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Alderman
N. E
Brownwood
Alderman
Only 124 Motor Vehicle License Plates Issued
By Tuesday noon the tax collector had issued 114 gato licenses plus 10 commercial plates, totaling 124. All gato vehicles must display plates by January end or face penalties, with about 1,700 cars left to be plated this month or sent to the garage for unused status.
Entertainment Show at Shiloh School
The Shiloh school hosts a Friday night program by Mr. Marion M. Terry with a string music set by pupils. Six year old Billie Christian will play mandolin solos. Proceeds fund the school. admission 15 and 25 cents, ladies free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion M. Terry
Shiloh
Billie Christian
Crain Family Visit Spotted in El Dorado Area
Mr and Mrs Terry Crain of El Dorado are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs R Crain. Mrs S Wy father is visiting her McKinney at Whar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Crain
Eldorado
Mrs
R. §. Crain
Bross
McKinney
Whar
F R Gray Elected New Head Of County School Board
The County School Board met Monday to elect a new head after Judge W V Dean resigned as chairman. Former county attorney F R Gray was chosen to succeed him. Other members listed by precinct include J J Armor M J Lane R N Thompson and Roy Cate. Vacancies on rural school district boards were filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Dean
F. R. Gray
Dean
J. J. Armor
M. J. Lane
R. N. Thompson
Roy Cate
Poll Tax Payments Lag Behind Schedule
Tax records show only 335 poll tax receipts issued by Tuesday noon with about 3,000 still due in January. Officials warn 1983 could see multiple elections and remind citizens to obtain their poll tax receipts to vote as discussions like prohibition and tax measures loom.
License Plates Must Be Bought In Home County
Automobile owners in Coleman County must purchase licenses locally, and no out of county residents may buy plates here. Texas county tax collectors are warned of fines up to 200 for violations. Commercial machine operators must file affidavits on weight, and headlights must pass tests before plates are issued. Sheriff W H Doran and sons visited R A Doran family in San Angelo last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Democrat-Voice
Texas
W. H. Doran
Burton
Bill
R. A. Doran and
San Angelo
Most Delightful Christmas Party From Locker
On December 27 a Christmas party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith with 6:30 arrival. Winnie Winkle in Mrs. Smith’s dress appeared with Ferdie Foggs as subs. Guests included Hervey Maxcey Ed Jones Badger King Hettie Coffey Johnnie Cummings Marion Reavis George Johnson Dit Shaw Mont Skelton and Elmer Harris. Scene featured Maggie and Giggs Adam and Eve Ball and new characters. Games jokes and music ran until eleven with cake and coffee. guests hoped for another party soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Smith
Winnie Winkle
Mrs. Smith
Ferdie Foggs
George Johnson
Miss Winnie
Hervey Maxcey
Ed Jones
Badger King
Hettie Coffey
Johnnie Cummings
Marion Reavis
Dit Shaw
Mont Skelton
Elmer Harris
Maggie and
Giggs
Adam and Eve
Bill
Martha
Ann
Bob
Rubber Company Increases Work Hours 20 Percent
The United States Rubber Company tire plant in Detroit will raise work hours by 20 percent in January. Vice president J. F. O'Shaughnessy cited resumption of large production schedules by the auto industry tied to 1933 car introductions as driving the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Detroit
J. F. O'Shaughnessy
Mr. O’shaughnessy
Doc Hamrick Moves Chuck Wagon to New High Street Stand
Doc Hamrick buys the W. R. Smith eating place on High Street beside the Palace Theatre and relocates Chuck Wagon furniture to the new stand inviting old friends to visit. Miss Lonnie Lackey, Baylor president Pat Neff’s secretary, visits home for the holidays with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Hamrick
W. R. Smith
High Street
Palace Theatre
Lonnie Lackey
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
W. F. Lackey
San Saba County a model for crop loan repayment
San Saba County farmers paid back 95 percent of Government Crop Production loans in 1932 despite low prices. County committee members R. W. Burleson J. T. McConnell and A. J. Harkey led the effort with Field Inspector David W. Sherrill praising prompt remittances. Some balances remain. remittance can be sent to Dallas office. Congress may extend loans with small amounts for deserving farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San’ Saba
San’ Saba County
San Saba County
R. W. Burleson
J. T. McConnell
A. J. Harkey
David W. Sherrill
Sherrill
San Saba
Dallas
Dallas Power & Light
Texas
Congress
Double wedding links families in Maryland county
A Baltimore double wedding united Samuel I. Anderson and Miss Mary C. Pattison, followed by the two brides’ families forming new in-law ties. The report outlines 1932 county home demonstration results, including an 88.6 percent reach of 650 farm and ranch families, club activities for 249 women and 76 girls, and extensive food preservation and living room demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Samuel I. Anderson
Mary CG. Pattison
Samuel
Absalom Anderson
Mary
Clara V. Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Andersons
Lorena Dry
Commissioners’ Court
San Saba County
Sorell Pioneer Ranchman Dies After Long Life of Work
J E Sorell longtime rancher of Texas died December 22 1932 after a brief illness. Born July 31 1851 in Mississippi he came to Texas as a child and built a vast 20000 acre herd across San Saba McCulloch Ivon and Tom Green counties. Survived by wife two children Dr F W Sorell San Antonio and Mrs Mamie Callahan San Saba plus five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held from residence with Rev J W Rowland of First Methodist Church Interment City Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Leo and Fred Hubbert of Los Angeles visited during Christmas with parents.
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J. E. Sorell
J. W. Rowland
First Methodist Church
Mississippi
Texas
Guadalupe River
Gonzales County
Mattie Fly
the Republic
San Saba County
Long Valley
McCulloch
San Saba
Ivion
Tom Green
Sorell
F. W. Sorell
San Antonio
Mamie Callahan
R. W. Burleson
W. C. Dofflemyer
W. H. Hinyard
Clay Kuykendall
Burrel Park
Ruf Thornton
M. R. Weatherby
County Officers Filing Bonds and Oath of Office
Commissioners Court met early in the week approving official bonds and routine duties. Three personnel changes occurred: Will H. Doran becomes sheriff, R L Johnson becomes county attorney, and J K Rector becomes justice of the peace for precinct one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seasion
Will H. Doran
J. Newel Graves
R. L. Johnson
F. R. Gray
J. K. Rector
H. Clyde Smith
Precinct One
Bales Ginned to Dec 13 Reported Across Counties
A partial report notes 8 298 bales of cotton ginned in San county and 6 356 bales for the same date in 1981. Mentions Mr and Mrs W M Moore and a baby to be treated at Temple hospital Sunn day. Ex sheriff Newel Gravés has moved into the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
San 8
W. M
Moore
Temple
Sunnday
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Humble Station
S. Wy
Shan
County Board
Home County
Locker
Rubber Company
Miss Dry
Leo and
Fred Hubbert
Los Angeles
California
Mrs.b. Hubbert
Newel Gravés
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