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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
3
The piece warns that Christmas trees pose fire risks and urges precautions. It endorses buying a small tree, placing it away from heat, using UL approved electric lights, avoiding flammable decorations, inspecting cords, never leaving lights on, promptly disposing of wrappings, and removing the tree when needles fall. It stresses planning a safe holiday season.
A defense primer emphasizes railroads as essential to military and civilian strength. It cites 97 percent troop movements and 90 percent freight during war, notes General Geavey and President Truman praising rail service, and warns disruption would harm agriculture, industry, and national life.
The News marks twenty five years serving San Saba county with loyalty from patrons and rising circulation from 552 to 1125 under editor A. M. Sanderson. The paper pledges to advance county welfare with law and order in all local affairs. Also notes 1929 consolidation votes in Harkeyville and San Saba schools and lists high school honor roll students.
Marriage licenses issued for Sam Hampton McKown and Connie Ray Hellums. William Jessie Neighbors Jr. and Billie Clydene Wood. Brenton Hamrick with Park Chevrolet. Jodie Whitley from Park Chevrolet. Howard A. Harrison from Ragsdale's. Nelson Gaddy from Golding Motors. Owen Parks and H. F. Moore. L F Gober. M T Massey from Diamond T Motor Co.. Earl B. Milburn from Jim Circle Motors. Dr W W Blankenship from Golding Motors. Warranty deeds show transfers including Dr H V Felt to Roy M Ragsdale in Highland Addition San Saba for 1800. Jor xand et ux to RC Elliott et ux. A Clyde Smith et ux. W E Hicks et ux to Lena Bishop for 4000. P G Watson et ax to Daniel W Parker with multiple lots in San Saba.
NE argues that true Christianity is inherently social, rooted in love, duty to others, and the fellowship of brotherhood. The Hebrew prophets framed Israel as a nation with shared responsibilities, while personal righteousness remains essential. A strong nation requires sound individuals and civic self-government.
Scotch Tape offered in all sizes to fit your dispenser at the San Saba News. This brief item highlights available tape options for readers seeking convenient wrapping and office use.
November 23 at Rough Creek Schoolhouse a Thanksgiving supper featured an older group playing 42 and younger children games. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Albert Low Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grege of San Saba Mr and Mrs Harris and son from Santa Anna Rev and Mrs Hogan visited Paris Saturday Rev Hogan and son Billie hunted there Friday Mr and Mrs Allen Perkins and children of Center City visited Paris Saturday evening Leon Farr joined them Miss Gertrude Neely a Melvin teacher was home for Thanksgiving Mrs Elvie Harkey visited Paris Thanksgiving Day.
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