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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary narrative follows Alex and Tarjatsa on horseback amid a storm and path between eastern and western life. A hospital mention for Mrs. Walker Kirkpatrick contrasts with local social notes detailing visits among families in San Saba Moran Har k eyville and Pecan Grove.
In the Lampasas District Court an execution on S W Hughes judgment against A M Allen leads to a public auction of 160 acres on Cherokee Creek in San Saba County. The sale, cash, will occur January 7, 1941, at the San Saba County Courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm. Sheriff Will H Doran notes the land once conveyed to A M Allen by J B McRory and wife.
Stop that itching with a new odorless and stainless ointment for skin troubles. It targets itching eczema athlete's foot ringworm and tetter with a money back guarantee. Price one dollar. GAIRD'S CORNER DRUG STORE November 14-tf
Mrs Katie Sullivan notes sunny days may not last after holidays and reports Mr Bagley hospitalized in Brady for treatment. D S Templetons and Elmo Templetons visited Colquitt Bark near Brownwood, while Mrs C P Templeton remains confined to bed with visitors including R M Smith Holly Brown J H Templeton and others. Several other local visits referenced. local ads and a dog dewormer promotion appear at bottom.
Hasting Steel Went pist on rings at Western Associate Store with brief disruption reported. Local observers note unusual activity near the counter and store officials say no injuries occurred. Police were called to investigate the incident and file a preliminary report.
Community notes report local activity. Turkey marketing dominated by residents. Mack Tyler hunted an 8 point buck. Several residents listed illnesses, visits, and trips to San Antonio and San Saba for schooling or relatives.
Mrs. Jassie T. Armentrout born January 12, 1874 in Union County North Georgia died in Richland Springs Texas. She moved to Texas at age nine, lived in Hornsby Bend and San Saba County, married George Riley Armentrout in 1891 and left eleven children eight surviving with husband, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral held November 29, 1940 at First Baptist with reverends Carroll and Miller officiating. The News extends sympathy to the family.
In Wallace Creek the ladies hosted a shower Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Behrens whose home recently burned. Guests and attendees included many neighbors and relatives, with gifts sent by several who could not attend. Community members expressed support and note efforts to improve local life.
Regular appointments filled by McMillin resident I B Williams on Sunday. Helen Taff visited with Billy Ruth Linn in San Saba. A J House Alvie Parker and J T Whitt Brownwood visitors over the weekend. Bill Miller moved to Big Spring for work. Mrs John Taff visited sister Mrs Bert O Banon in Harmony. Visitors Sunday included Charlotte Billy Betty Langham Sue Halcom Earl Hunt and Oayson Edmondson. Robert Langham Burnet visited relatives. Ruth Walker visited Feta Grove area. Alex Miller and wife wintering with their daughter in Big Spring.
The San Saba Study Club thanks all participants in the musical comedy Tantalizing Tillie including actors actresses advertisers who bought space solicitors gym staff and everyone who helped present the production. Your cooperation was appreciated. lip
Mrs. Dayton Casparis has been ill for weeks and Mrs. G A Wilson serves as substitute in San Saba schools during her indisposition. Friends wish Mrs. Casparis a speedy recovery. Hulon McIntosh family enjoys a new home east of town, formerly the Douglas Sullivan place, recently bought on Armistice Day with an attractive four acre tract.
Sunday visitors to the Bob Barker home included Mr and Mrs Arthur Walker and John, Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson and Betty Jack, Louise Barker and Mr and Mrs Loye Barker and children. Mrs Jack Johnson was taken to Scott and White hospital at Temple. The county superintendent He L Oliver, district inspector Mr Holbrook, and the Imograph supervisor visited the school Monday. A shadow sale at the school house Friday night is announced.
W R Payne remains a patient at Scott and White hospital in Temple with an operation expected. Stephenville residents Mr and Mrs E J Alderman and their young son visited News staff and subscribed to the San Saba News. R G Murray and son Dick and Mohler Carroll visited Goldthwaite area relatives. Mohler plans to finish school in Goldthwaite after mid term. J H Baker Sr and Perry Hardin attended the Masonic Grand Lodge in Waco. Baker is District Deputy Grand Master.
An advertisement asserts Adlerika provides pleasant effective relief from constipation for spells of constipation and gas. The copy claims Adler Ika has been used for ten years and promises quick bowel clearance. It urges readers to get it today.
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