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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
4
Ivan Millican John Molloy Felix Scott Bill Doran and Laurie Oliver were among the A and M College students who spent the Thanksgiving holidays at their homes here.
Mrs Punchard of Temple arrived Tuesday evening for a visit with her daughter Frances Punchard, County Home Demonstration agent.
J D Estep received a letter from J R Meacheam of California announcing that Lorenza D Robertson known as L D Robertson a San Saba figure died at Ferries Hospital in Long Beach on November 26 at 8 45 p m He was 89 and had been at the nursing home since May 26 1935 paralyzed and blind He is survived by a brother and a niece in Havana Illinois. the niece Mrs D V Irvin pastor of the Four Square Church in San Fernando Calif He will be remembered for building the old guock houses in San Saba, noted by a friend.
Cole man Burnham San Saba County tax assessor reports poll tax payments since October total 491, up from 486 a year ago. Receipts by box locations list San Saba 153 Harmony 8 Colony 11 Rough Creek 13 Bend 18 Cherokee 63 Wallace 11 Sloan 15 Cold Creek 10 Latham 7 Richland 72 Holt 5 Bowser 10 Locker 10 Algerita 10 China 7 Spring Creek 8 McMillin 6 Chappel 14 Fairview 6 Shaw Bend 2 Northwest 11 Nall 5 Harkeyville 6 San Saba No 2 10.
W. E. Roberson, owner of The Shady Pause, returned Monday from Oklahoma City with his wife who had a nervous breakdown. She will stay with her relatives there until her health improves. Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins visited Brady Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Marshall Hart and family.
Real estate transfers list G Lightfoot and wife selling land on the Little Llano River for 6336 dollars to Clarence W Lightfoot on November 23. Other transfers include San Saba National Bank to Emil Spangenberg for Lot 17 in Campbell and Lidstone Addition for 60 dollars on November 25. County Court notes open with about 15 civil cases and several criminal actions. The State of Texas v Hugh Parker resulted in a 100 dollar fine for transporting intoxicating liquors. Eddie Miller and Bill Grouch were acquitted on liquor charges. Jurors named include C B Lambert Jr and G C Wallace among others.
E Roberts from San Saba signals opposition to a bond issue arguing roads may become military highways soon and financed by the state. He warns state finances are unstable and ad valorem taxes burden landowners, urging residents to await clearer plans before committing funds.
The Palace Theatre screens Knute Rockne All American this weekend offering a life story of Knute Rockne from childhood in Norway to his death. Pat O'Brien stars as Rockne with Gale Page Donald Crips and Ronald Reagan in supporting roles.
Mrs Wheeler and family went to Mineral Wells after the death of her mother Mrs Watley who passed away Monday night. Funeral services were held there today. The News staff extends its sympathy to Mrs Wheeler.
H D Meeting at Cherokee will gather at Mrs Graves Burke for an all day session with a lunch from home storage. Each member to report on jars filled this year and wardrobe improvements while bringing a thimble for possible use. Mrs K M VanZandt III and two Fort Worth children visited Ed and Mrs Crawford and plan to return Sunday. Mrs Sherman Shoemake nee Ruth Moore reportedly suffered a stroke and friends hope for recovery.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of Melvin Lee Hunt. Special thanks to doctors for care, friends for flowers, the minister for comfort, singers for songs, and all who assisted. Signed by Mrs. M. L. Hunt and children and Mrs. W. C. Hunt and family.
Hand-made cowboy boots for men and boys leather belts and shoe repair for the entire family offered by Mc Laughlin Boot Shop with dates December 5 to 11.
Rev Raymond C Wilson of Coleman will speak Friday night at the Christian church on West Commerce starting at 7 15. He previously spoke Thursday night at Spring Creek school house and will address listeners Friday at 3 o clock over KNEL Brady.
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