San Saba Voters Back Cotton Quota in 1941 Program
San Saba County voters approved continued marketing control for cotton with a 249 to 38 margin Saturday. Only 287 of 864 eligible San Saba voters cast ballots. statewide totals showed 127,632 in favor to 17,552 against, from 209 of 324 counties, tabulated at AAA College Station with early South and Western state returns showing strong support.
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San Saba County
Agriculture Department
San Sadg County
Texas
AAA
College Station
Jaycee Officer Election Set For This Evening
The San Saba Jaycees hold a seven o'clock supper meeting and annual election of officers tonight with candidates listed for president and four vice president posts plus treasurer and state director. Committees prepare a hearty supper before the vote and encourage all members to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Pierhegrdiee
Jeff Byrd
T. Jay Mabry
Newell Oliver
W. W. Nance
Lions
Rotarians
American Legion
San Saba Bie
Bernie Hart
Bill Kimbrough, Jr
Jim Baker, Jr
W. B. Holmes, Jr
D. A. Cameron, Jr
Jolly Millican
Frank Harrell
T. P. Golding
John Lee Walker
Geo. Horton
J. A. Mays
Ace Howell
Buster Morrison
Chmn
Plez McNurlin
Jack Owen
Chas, Randolph
Ben Ray
AAA Committeemen Election Dates Set for AAA Program
The 1941 AAA program mandates community committeemen and a county convention delegate election in San Saba County. Voting times are Cherokee Dec 13 at 10 a.m., San Saba Dec 18 at 1:30 p.m., and Richland Dec 18 at 3:30 p.m. Farmers and ranchers are urged to vote.
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San Saba
Cherokee
County Court Room
Richland Springs
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Richland
The
AAA
Holidays Set for San Saba Schools This Christmas
The San Saba Independent School District board set Christmas holidays from December 20 to 30. Both city schools will dismiss on Friday December 20 and not reopen until Monday December 30, granting a nine day vacation for teachers and students.
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San Saba Independent School
School Band Concert Set For Thursday Night
The high school gym hosts the annual concert on Thursday at 8 pm featuring Wagner and Beethoven pieces, a trumpet trio, a Rag Time Wedding with Goseh and Yates, several marches, swing numbers, and Jingle Bells. The grammar school band will perform marches serenades and waltzes under J R Cameron, with the high school band led by W R Wheeler. Everyone is invited.
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Wagner
Dvorak
heBots
W. ©. Hamilton
Arnold Behrens
John McConnell
Glovia Goseh
Bobby Yates
John Vogel
Joe Hopper
J. R. Cameron
W. R. Wheeler
Richland Springs Man Charged in Burnet Murder
Spencer Jamar of Richland Springs was charged with murder after the fatal shooting of 19 year old Alton Bloomer at a Burnet cafe where Mrs. Jamar worked. The incident occurred Sunday night and Jamar was charged Monday in Burnet.
Governor Proclaims Pecan Week December 15 21
Austin Texas Gov W Lee O Daniel proclaims December 15 21 as Pecan Week urging marketing of the crop for satisfactory prices. He notes Texas as the nation's leading pecan state with 50 percent of production and a county market of 5 million pounds in a single season. The pecan as state tree is highlighted from Gov Hogg era. Also mentions local homecomings and family visits.
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Austin
Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
Union
James 8. Hogg
Capitol
Lamapasas FFA markets turkey sales top market and contests
Local buyers shipped 142000 pounds of turkeys from San Saba during the Christmas market, close to the Thanksgiving total of 141900 pounds. Prices ranged from 11 to 18 cents, with 77000 pounds dressed and 66500 shipped alive. Lampasas captured two first places in area contests, while San Saba's Raymond Longley earned runner up in news writing and will compete in Stephenville.
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Lampasas
San Saba
FFA
Richland Springs
Raymond Longley
Longley
Stephenville
Ace Howell
San Saba learns basketball season opens with prep and road ruling
San Saba high school begins drills under Coaches Chrane and Duncan as 22 players prepare for the season with six lettermen returning. The first game is Friday January 8 against Brady and the Third Annual Invitation Tournament is set for January 17 18. State Highway Commission designates the Brownwood Richland Springs road as a second class highway extending from Brownwood to U S Highway 190 at Richland Springs. The route crosses Brown Mills and San Saba counties with a needed bridge over the Colorado River and right of way and funding issues remain unresolved.
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San Saba
Charles L. Chrane
Hulon W. Duncan
Armadillo
Garrett Crawford
Glen Watkins
Hugh Miller Brown
Billy Joe Thornblum
Billy Hartley
Brownwood Hi
Daniel Baker
Water Valley
Tom Green County
Duncan
Chrane
The
State Highway Commission
Brownwood
Richland Springs
Brown County
San Saba County
Brown, Mills
Colorado River
Brown
Mills
Mills County
Woodland Heights
Joe S Clark Transferred to Legion Veterans Hospital
Joe S Clark is a patient at the Veterans Hospital at Legion after transfer from Brownwood hospital where injuries from a fast moving automobile crash left him in serious condition. Mrs Clark reports he is as well as can be expected and friends hope for a full recovery.
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Joe S. Clark
Veterans’ Hospital
Legion
Brownwood Hospital
Remount Purchasing Rep to Inspect Dec. 12
Rufe Thornton notes a Remount Purchasing representative will visit today to inspect and buy horses for the government. Inspections will occur at the Rufe Thornton and Henry Taylor ranches as the department seeks geldings to meet the Dec. 20 allotment. Standards now require sturdy horses with straight movement, good feet, short backs for army saddles, and strong legs.
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Rufe Thornton
Henry Taylor
Marion, Voorhas
Rainfall Tuesday Night Cools San Saba Weather Outlook
Mrs. W. F. Sullivan reports 1.20 inches of rain fell Tuesday night in San Saba. The mild spell is fading with a chilly late Wednesday afternoon hinting at winter’s approach.
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W. F. Sullivan
San Saba
Bond Election Drive Urged Across County
A countywide bond election appeal is issued as residents are urged to vote. The report notes a recent sale on the Llano road near town, where Mr and Mrs Sloan Kirk bought the W. J. Moore place with about 500 acres and a marble house. they expect to move from Cherokee area to the new property in spring.
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Sloan Kirk
Llano Road
W. J. Moore
Kirks
Cherokee
Mail Early Plea Issued Here By Post Office
The San Saba post office joins nationwide efforts urging residents to mail early for Christmas. Postmaster W A Smith notes huge volume but promises prompt handling with public cooperation. Emphasis on sturdy packaging correct addresses legible labeling and adherence to mailing rules. guidance available at the post office window.
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Post Office
San Saba
W. A. Smith
Miller Died of Pneumonia Veteran Bootmaker
J T H Miller an elderly boot and shoe repairman in San Saba died at 9 30 am Wednesday December 11 after a brief illness from pneumonia He was about 86 and had lived in San Saba twenty years coming from Brady He is survived by a daughter Lenona in Washington and a son Harry of Brady who will handle funeral arrangements.
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J. T. H. Miller
San Saba
San Saba Christmas Decor Brightens City Streets
San Saba glows with festive window displays and interior decor as streets light up for the season. Local groups Lions Club Rotarians Junior Chamber of Commerce and American Legion sponsor the street lighting project. Merchants offer special stock inviting shoppers to make San Saba a Christmas city and shopping center.
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San Seba
San Saba
Rotarians
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Grateful Cards For Mrs Trussell’s Passing
Mr and Mrs M W Trussell express sincere gratitude for sympathy shown after the death of Mother Trussell in New York City. The note thanks friends for kindness and support.
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Mother Trussell
New York City
M. W. Trussell
Pending $1 250 000 road bond decision next Tuesday
San Saba County voters will decide on a $1 250 000 road bond next Tuesday December 17. If approved, funds will finish Highway 190 from San Saba to the McCulloch County line and complete remaining roads north to Richland Springs, with bridges over the San Saba River. The state may assume repayment if a legislative bill passes. otherwise the county bears about 450 to 500 dollars in election costs. The Citizens Forum discusses the issue in this issue.
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San Saba County
San Saba
McCulloch County
Harkeyville
San Saba City
Richland Springs
Colorado River
People’s Forum
Department T
Red Cross Roll Call Breaks All Time Record
The 1940 Red Cross Roll Call in San Saba County ran Nov 12 to 30 and enrolled 583 members, surpassing last year’s 418 and the 500 goal. Donations totaled $67.09 with overall receipts $650.09. Local chair Mrs. Owen Parks noted expanded services for defense needs and disaster relief, thanking the community for support across multiple towns including San Saba, Richland Springs, and others.
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Red Cross
Owen Parks
San Saba
San Saba County
Richland Springs
Noble W. Prentice
City of San Saba
Deer Creek
Cherokee
Simpson Creek
Rough Creek
Sloan
McMillin
Pecan Grove
Chappel
Holt
Shiloh
Locker
Lakeview
Bethel
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Jaycee
A. E. Petty
Temple
Scott and White Hospital
W. €. Koon
Gatesville
Gilmore
Mrs. Koon
J. W. Veat
Warrick Vaughn
Joan Barbee
Fri
Florence
Mr. Vaughn
Mrs. Vaughn
W. G. Barbee
Little Joan Barbee
Richland Spring
SSHS
Brady Here
Legion Hospital
Remount
Sloan Kirks
W. J. Moore Ranch Co
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