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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
5
The San Saba city commission calls an election Tuesday December 18 to issue 150000 for water works and sewers. Leaders argue a city wide sewer system is needed for health and fire protection, with plans already showing a complete system can be funded within bond totals.
The Close Out Sale circular from Morris-Mosley Co offers two cents more per pound for turkeys traded at their store. Despite already low prices on quality merchandise, this premium appears tied to in-store redemption, signaling an unusual turkey promotion in San Saba.
W A Wilson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce attended an executive committee session of the Heart of Texas Secretaries Association in Brownwood on Tuesday. The next gathering will be in Brady on January 21 with a program of business and entertainment. The session will discuss a wolf club in every Heart of Texas county with W H Hinyard of San Saba County club among the speakers. C E Petty of Vernon visited his brother A E Petty at the town ranch. his first San Saba visit impressed him with the town and people.
Rev. J. D. Coleman began his pastorate at the Baptist church arriving last week and preached his first sermon to the congregation last Sunday. The Coleman family is settled in the Pastorium and enjoys the church, the people, and the town. He is described as a faithful gospel preacher and a live worker for his people as the church plans a great work ahead.
In San Saba last week the annual Boys and Girls Clubs banquet capped a fine poultry show. Presbyterian ladies hosted at the Methodist church basement. Speakers included Judge W. Y. Dean and Opal Vardeman along with county officials. N. E. Scudder outlined 1928 club plans and a county club council. Otis Kitchens named president for next year. other officers elected.
Under the Chamber of Commerce, San Saba lights up for the holiday season from now until Santa’s departure. Secretary Wilson and the Boy Scouts will lead a procession, a huge Cedar Christmas tree will be lit on the public square by Texas Power and Light, and small trees along storefront sidewalks will glow with colored bulbs inviting families to share in Yuletide spirit.
Lee Gage and his family moved to Lampasas last week to take charge of the Lee Biggs irrigated garden within the city limits. The News notes Gage as a good citizen and hard worker who says he is burning no bridges and could return to San Saba if he chooses.
A Funderburk farmer works between town and Harkeyville where over 90 acres yielded more than 50 bales of cotton this fall. Last week he finished land breaking for next year, with about 150 acres total and oats sown on part. Alvin Funderburk makes breaking sowing and planting a year round habit, with preparations starting as soon as harvest ends.
Reports from Austin say Ferguson forces may back Luther Nickels in next year’s race for Texas governor. Nickels, former Governor Miriam A. Ferguson appointee, would face Dan Moody and others in the campaign amid unconfirmed rumors.
The town's business leaders raise funds to buy sweaters for Armadillo high school's football lettermen after a strong season plus a banquet for players and friends. R J Edwards donated the turkey, the Rotary Club’s Loving Cup went to Hartley for best all round man, voted by teammates. team pride remains high.
W. J. Millican turned 57 on Monday when his daughter Mrs. BE Scott of San Saba arranged a surprise visit to town with Mrs. Millican and Miss Vee. They joined Bill for a trip to the Pecan Show then shared a sumptuous supper prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Scott with a grand cake bearing 57 candles.
Mrs. J. R. Ellis of Sloan San Saba county suffered serious injuries when a Chevrolet touring car driven by her son Joe overturned four times near Lohn Friday. Virgil Chandler of Rochelle, driving a Ford, failed to hear the passing signal and turned across the road. Ellis was rushed to Brady sanitarium with paralysis from shock. condition improving. The Car suffered heavy damage. Ellis awaiting full recovery.
Johnnie Kring sells the Pennant Filling Station at the southeast corner of the square to J. J. Smith. Kring has run the filling station in San Saba for 17 months and thanks the public for the business. He plans no definite future moves but will remain in the town of San Saba.
T. D. Bird of near Florence in Williamson county visited San Saba on Saturday marking his first return in 29 years. He noted a new courthouse, school buildings, replaced shacks with substantial business houses, and an overall sense of progress and prosperity in the town.
The register shows about 2000 people visited M R Weatherby Ford dealer in San Saba for a two day demonstration last Friday and Saturday. Walls featured model pictures and explanations covered the new gear shift lines body and details. Closest actual car in Brownwood. Weatherby expects production and deliveries soon after year start.
Secretary Wilson Clyde Barnes and the News Editor attended Lometa Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. The event, hosted by the Volunteer Five Company, served 288 plates with music readings and speeches. Lucian Stephens gave a highlight speech about travels in Europe with Gen Pershing and the Legion tourists last summer.
News from Fort Worth reports J H Wood known as Concho Jim died at the family home. The body was shipped to Richland Springs for burial. Son of the late Capt. Riley Wood, he was 68 and had suffered ill health for years, leaving a wife and nine children.
The Fifth Annual Mid-Winter Poultry Show in San Saba county drew large crowds and strong sales. A record 108 turkeys were displayed and dozens of exhibitors reported brisk business as buyers traveled 200 to 300 miles to make purchases. Judges praised the quality and keen competition, especially in the turkey classes. The News will publish the winnings in a separate column.
The Morris-Mosley Co of San Saba Texas announces quitting business after years as a leading San Saba county mercantile store. The store will close with a complete closeout sale offering items exactly as advertised under the policy of satisfaction or your money back. Owners M A Morris W T Morris and C B Mosley will pursue other ventures. staff and friends wish them success.
Mr and Mrs Dick Jackson and their daughter John Henry spent Thanksgiving with their daughter Mrs J G Young and family in Vilas Texas.
My and Mrs A J Wise of Moran travel to San Saba to visit Mrs W By Luckie and Mrs W By Luckjie. The sisters share time together this week.
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