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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
1
Members of the Bessie Baker Circle gathered for a Christmas luncheon honoring charity efforts and community service. The event, held at a local venue, featured remarks from Amelia Cuwini and a roster of attendees including Alderman Sedden and Parkes, among others.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas party with attendees and program activities described in the readable fragments. Several names and arrangements appear incomplete, but the event is identified as a church women’s gathering celebrating the season.
Newell Graves and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family at their home Sunday. The gathering included twelve relatives and friends, honoring the couple as they mark 50 years of marriage. Graves, longtime law enforcement figure, previously sheriff of San Saba County and Texas Ranger, now retired, and his wife reside on their ranch near Sag Satsa.
Mrs N Worth Jones presided at the Presbyterian Church study meeting on Monday afternoon titled The Days of Christmas from the Forward in Family Life series. The program featured a panel discussion with Moyes Harkey Seddon and Kathleen Turner aiding, choir led by Mrs tiewald, and Christmas cookies served to attendees including Jones and 20 others.
The Dot Gardeners club met Friday December 14 at the home of Mrs. S Peace with Mrs Toliver and Mrs R Clark as co hosts in Mrs Harodin’s absence. President Mrs Boyd Leverett presided over the business, members voted to retire a contribution to the Bereville State home. Members discussed fundraising and project plans, including garment preparation and therapy work in San Antonio.
A long, fragmented list from a poultry auction shows buyers and prices linked to many local businesses and individuals. Included are City National Bank figures, Owen Parks Chevrolet, Sullivan Lumber, Cash Feed, Peo ple's State Bank, Shahan Auto Parts, and noted donors from Gale Kalb, all contributing to a BRA benefit.
Mrs Bob Smith led the Methodist WSCS study meeting at the church on Monday. The session included prayers, readings, and a discussion led by several members, followed by refreshments for the attendees.
Irene Linn Gibson paints San Saba as a close knit town through holiday customs. Merchants publish heartfelt greetings for locals and distant readers, nativity scenes adorn church lawns, and a Chamber of Commerce hot cake supper funds Christmas joy for needy children. Detailed house decorations, letters from children to Santa, and travel plans for families highlight a festive community.
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