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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
6
E D Keeney ACA Committee chairman urges careful election of county program leaders as AAA touches every farmer in San Saba County. Community meetings on Dec 13 will elect delegates and alternates to the county convention, with a county committee to be chosen for the coming year.
Cherokee FFA won the Feder ation Greenhand Chapter Conducting Contest held last Tuesday in San Saba with San Saba, Lampasas, and Cherokee competing. Lampasas took second. Cherokee prepares to enter the Area Contest at Tarleton College on December 13. notes on winning team members and several livestock projects follow.
San Saba County taxpayers are invited to a meeting at the district courtroom this Saturday at 2 PM to discuss the bond issue. The Taxpayers' League and J. J. Armor endorse the gathering for those opposed to the bond. A product advertisement for Poison Oak eczema treatment ends the notice.
Fredericksburg Hill Billies clinch District 84 A title by defeating Rochelle Hornets 20 to 6 in Rochelle. A first half 6 0 score gave way to a second half surge with Andregg scoring twice and intercepting a pass by Lee for a 72 yard TD. Rochelle added a late 71 yard TD pass from Burk.
The Bend PTA sponsors a local talent play titled The Jail Bird to be held Friday night at 7 30 in the Bend school building. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. The public is invited.
The article outlines selective service classifications for registrants aged 21 to 86 from the 1940 registry. It explains Class I immediate availability, Class II deferred for essential civilian work, Class III for dependents, and Class ITV for morally or legally unsuitable cases. It covers classification methods, automatic entry to Class I without deferment, and avenues to appeal via Government Appeal Agents. It also notes local farm youths receiving American Farmer degrees and Hereford livestock awards in Texas counties.
Brady defeated Brady 14 to 7 on Thursday afternoon to break the Bulldogs’ grip on a district title tie. The Bulldogs slipped into a tie after forfeiting a game to Santa Anna the prior week, marking Brady’s first district loss since 1936.
Local notes report visits by J Mrs., Katie Sullivan Nee ait yao, and families including Mr. and Mrs. J M Smith, T J, Mrs LeRoy Savage, Roy Fuller, and D B Templeton. Frequent travel between Brownwood, Lampasas, San Angelo, Temple, and Marfa with relatives visiting W J Lewis, Belva Lou Jackson, Grandmother Templeton ill, and Kin at China Creek.
An advertisement extols Adlerika as a quick relief for gas bloating sour stomach and constipation. It emphasizes constant use during travel and urges readers to purchase Adlerika today at City Drug Store.
A Terry cemetery business and working meeting will be held in Live Oak right after dinner on Wednesday December 11. All interested in the cemetery are urged to attend.
The article reflects on lingering appeal of famous speeches by Mark Anthony and William Jennings Bryan. It discusses broad definitions of a business person, from wage earners to farmers, and contrasts two political ideas of government. It argues prosperity should reach all classes rather than concentrate at the top.
The quote asserts a stance against forcing labor on economic pain for a gold standard. It frames the stance as defending workers against monetary policies pressed by business interests and global producers, promising resistance to policies seen as crucifying labor. The speaker appeals to labor, industry, and toilers worldwide.
W. G. Kolb and Dolphie Baxter brought John Baxter home from Waco hospital where he has lingered. Dade Means's death prompts a family trip home. Rough Creek rises to five feet, sparking repairs and rain. Springs run, grass greens, hogs are being killed. Local visits include McDowell and McRorey households. No school Monday due to creek crossing issues. Bro White preached Sunday services.
Mr and Mrs Rivers Morris visit Sweetwater with Mr and Mrs J C Stribling and sons Jim mie and Phil. Mr S W Morris of San Angelo visits Rivers Morrises, the Wm Harbucks, and John Lee Wal Bete over Thanksgiving holidays. Mr James W Murray formerly Pontotoc schools principal now at Apple Springs Company 2898 address.
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