Arhelger Family Shop Keeps 120 Year Craft Alive
Irene Linn Gibson profiles the Arhelger machine shop in San Saba tracing its 120 year lineage from German immigrant founders to current owner John Wiley Arhelger. The story recalls seed of blacksmith work in Fredericksburg, later expansion into machine shop duties, and the family’s continued presence in Texas brass and toolmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fredericksburg
Arbelger
August Arbeiger
San Antonio
Ft. McKavitt
Texas
August Arhelger
Mason
G. A. Arhelger
John Wiley
San Saba
Art
Sallie Biggs Arbelger
I. T. Biggs
Emma Ellis
Raymond
Dallas
Hospital Notes At San Saba Memorial Hospital
During the week of Nov 30 to Dec 7, San Saba Memorial Hospital admitted 16 patients and discharged 10. Names listed include Mrs. Douglas Hicks, Mrs. Clell Crockett, Joh Bill Higginbotham, Mrs. Ida Kuykeredall, Mrs. Nora Gray, W C White, Tamera Gra dier, Elvis Mattis, Fort Worth and Bellevue Neb. among others. W G Kirkpatrick is noted as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Memorial Hospital
Douglas Hicks
Don Tombaugh
Lampasas
Alice Crane
Richland Springs
W. C. White
Nora Gray
Cherokee
Eivie Harrison
Fort Worth
Tamera Grazier
Bellevue
Nebi
Tamera Gradier
David Stewart
Prentis Smith
Max Keele
C. N. Chamberlain
John Bill Higginbotham
W. G
Cherokee 4 H Cooking Class Holds Meeting
Cherokee 4 H Cooking Class met on Tuesday December 1 for its first meeting. Members chose hostesses for future gatherings with Ginger Epper son named as first hostess. A three layer cake was baked by Epperson Zulauf Darling Morlos Huls meier and icing prepared by Bagley Epper son and Bode. The class enjoyed the cake with guest Mrs Dale Bagley and teachers. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16 with Brenda Zulauf as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Epperson
Miss Epperson
Brenda Zulauf
Vicki Darling
Mary Morlos
Cathy Darling
Kathy Sue Hulsmeier
Toni Bagley
Jo Nell Epperson
Vicki Bode
Dale Bagley
Pioneer industry saluted in 108-year-old town note
Bobby of Bonham outlines the town's pioneer industry. It notes two granddaughters and veteran shop employees Fred Rodriguez Luther Philips Lou Schneider. Sons are traditionally graduates of A&M College. The piece salutes steady workers who keep the town together for others to live and work, encouraging reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Bonham
Fred Rodriguez
Luther Phillips
Lou Schneider
A&m College
Blessed events in San Saba hospital births
Three babies welcomed at San Saba Memorial Hospital in late November. Veronica, Eva Jane, and unnamed infant are listed with parental details. Veronica Hicks weighs six pounds seven ounces born Nov 29. Eva Jane Stewart weighs six pounds five ounces born Dec 4. An infant stillborn to Donald C. Tombaugh on Nov 30 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Memorial Hospital
Melvin Douglas Hicks
Veronica
Donald C. Tombaugh
David Stewart
Eva Jane
Mrs Holland Honoree At Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Scotty Holland was honored with a surprise pink and blue shower Friday December 4 at 2 pm in the home of Mrs Dexter Martin. Hostesses included Myrtle Solsberry Bud Roberds Sonny Crofut Lela Brown Godfrey Stuart Joe Fitzgerald S O Till Harold Hendricks H D Martin Aron Chastine Jim Rouge Gayle Smith and Pearl Cantrell. A basket of gifts was presented and refreshments of coffee punch and cake were served to 20 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Holland
Scotty Holland
Dexter Martin
Martin
Mmes
Myrtle Solsberry
Bud Roberds
Sonny Crofut
Lela Brown
Godfrey Stuart
Joe Fitzgerald
S. O. Till
Harold Hendricks
H. D. Martin
Aron Chastine
Jim Rouge
Gayle Smith
Pearl Cantrell
Christmas Party Dates for HD Club Meetings
The Algerita HD Club meets on Thursday December 10 1961 for a Christmas party. The Simpson Creek HD Club meets on Tuesday December 15 1964 for a Christmas party. The Spring Creek HD Club meets on Wednesday December 16 1964 for a Christmas party.
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Algerita HD
Simpson Creek
Spring Creek
Bend-Chappel HD Club Candy Making Demonstration
The Bend Chappel HD Club gathered at Jack Spurlock’s home on November 24 for a Christmas candy making demonstration. President Mrs Jack Spurlock led the business meeting, plans included a table at the Pecan Show and a Christmas supper for husbands and children. Members and guests enjoyed cake, cookies, candy, punch and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend-Chappel HD
Jack Spurlock
A. Bakter
Travis
Austin
Martin Vann
A. Baxter
Jackie Brister
Alton Cagle
Oliver Peavy
Raleigh Reese
Fred Wallace
Phil B. McCoury
Untangling Backlashes with Crochet Needle Tackle Box Tool
A quirky note highlights using a crochet needle to clear fishing backlashes. The tip is praised as effective, labeled as part of a buyer’s guide or hobbying anecdote. References to Ford and Golding Motors appear as brand cues in the brief text.
87 Entries Judged In Food Exhibits At County Pecan Show
San Saba County Home Demonstration Club women, non club women and county youth entered 87 exhibits for judging at the Pecan Show held in San Saba. Winners in each division include Heath- style listings with HD Club, Non-Club, and Youth divisions featuring cakes, pies, cookies, candies, and breads with names of exhibitors and prize order.
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San Saba County
Hanchmen’s Tower
Riley Harkey
Johnson Kuykendall
Clyde Hayes
Gene Nored
Ernie Edmondson
Otto
George Amthor
Kally Amthor
Joe Ellis
F. W. Farley
J. W
David Gilger
Irvin
Werden Scott
O. B. Harkey
Land Springs Future Homemakers of America
Gaylee Miller
Susan Wilton
Peggy Walker
Michele Hartley
Barbara Amthor
Janet Lacy
Paula Adams
Andrea Gibson
Suzanne Hartley
Elaine Ware
Carolyn Bater
Susie Tisdale
Cathy Sue Hillsmeier
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Irene Linn Gibson
John Wiley Arbelger
Texas A&m. College
BE. R. Neeper
Dan Neeper
Laura
Scotty
Waco
Joe Neeper
David
Jody
Kathy
Houston
George Templeton
Deana
Wayne
Ft. Worth
Glenn Neeper
Barbara
Eddie
Audie Eugene
Homer Neeper
Ivan
Beth Waldroth
Ford
Golding Motors
City Drug Store
Chet Garvin
Agarekent
Try & Want
Reaulta
Laird’s Corner Drug Store
Gam
S&h
Santa
RCA
Wasi Cycle Renoves
OO Reid Ws
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