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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
2
J K Rector died early Tuesday morning. He lived a Christian life filled with cheerfulness kindness and love for God church kinfolk neighbors children and business associates. He served faithfully and leaves spiritual strength and beauty for those who knew him.
Miss M. Louise Haskins wrote the quotation used by King George VI on Christmas Day at Sandringham and now sent as a Royal crested card through Mrs. E. E. Rissen and her daughter Mrs. A. B. Liptak of Rye. The message urges placing hands in God's to tread safely into the unknown as the year ends on December 31, 1940.
William R. Steinway and Deems Taylor argue Europe’s war pushes the United States to center stage in global music. They cite radio, film, and phonograph as fueling a surge in new melodies and celebrate America’s opportunity to lead in both classical and modern forms for years ahead.
December 18 1891 district court at Llano with Judge W M Allison and lawyers like J Votan. Local figures Dick Sbilivan at Carter’s grocery and Rev F S Jackson returning to San Antonio. A free for all Christmas tree at the courthouse December 24 hosted by a local committee of residents and ladies.
A compilation from 20 years ago and a decade ago lists weddings, births, visits, and notable events in Richland Springs, Lometa, San Saba, and surrounding areas. Couples tied the knot in Brownwood and Lubbock, while residents traveled to Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin for family gatherings, medical care, or tourism.
Deer Creek News records neighbors visiting, aiding the sick, and family events. Miss Dollie Hayes may have broken a rib after a ladder fall. Weldon Loy son of Ernest and Mrs. Loy of San Antonio died after illness at Brady hospital. Sympathy offered to S. W. Leach family of Fredonia as they mourn. Local folks assist with quilting for orphans, pear grubbing, and calf branding. Marjory Gibbs returns home with relatives for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Barber plan a Mason trip to take Marjory home. Dollie Hayes has 33 Red Cross members to her credit locally.
Davis DeLuxe batteries offered with a two year guarantee at Western Auto Associate Store.
How registrants are classified after receiving order numbers. The local board issues detailed questionnaires to determine desirability for military training. Questionnaires cover family, economic, physical, and occupational data and are kept confidential. Based on answers, boards decide immediate induction or deferment.
STRAUB BLACKLEG BACTER IN, Quicker action on any age call, life immunity, one dose at any age, sold by CITY DRUG STORE.
An advertisement urges restoring potassium balance with Alkalsane-AL to ease stomach and gall bladder pain, Indion gas and high blood pressure. It implies relief from these troubles by this product, with a mention of dates and a singular seller.
A fragmented OCR item refers to tax news office materials and paper supplies including typewriter, carbon, yellow sheets and mimeograph paper. The text mentions a two year period and a Western advocacy context without clear events or entities.
Mary Belle Whitley of Spring Creek marries J W Rawls of Big Spring on December 12 in a simple ceremony performed by Reverend Charles Carroll. The couple will farm in Big Spring next year and celebrate with a reception and local good wishes.
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