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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
1
Weather permitting the Municipal Band will perform on the courthouse square Christmas afternoon. The band recently impressed at the new high school auditorium and is praised for its faithful practice. Citizens are urged to attend and support the growing civic musical group.
The Indies of the Manna Cemetery Association held their annual bazaar Saturday to raise funds for cemetery upkeep. Numerous locals and visitors were noted in attendance and among the guests were Dr. Lester Gray and wife from Llano, and families from San Saba, Lometa, Burnet, and Pontotoc.
The Baptist Young People staged Deacon Dubbs last Thursday in the new high school auditorium. The play drew a splendid audience, featured music by the San Saba Municipal Band, and showcased solid performances from Rose Raleigh Irene Hamrick Trixie Coleman Marie Tutv ille Emily Dale Ruth Lindsey Yennie Venson Genevieve Halden Amos Coleman Clyde Reavis Deacon Dukes Clyde Smith Major McNutt George Hunter Rawdon Crawley Roy Lanham Deuteronomy Jones Carey Franklin.
Three children appeal to Santa for Christmas aid due to a sick father and poverty. Ivan and Pearl Woodward request food and toys for their family, while Hazel Ellen Moore of San Saba asks for a pop gun, ball, firecrackers, a watch, and a doll set.
Mr and Mrs 3B Hubbert and daughter Dortha shopped in San Saba Tuesday. Otis Harris moved to Seymore. Mrs J C Morris and children bought a Ford Sedan in Lampasas. Mrs Raymond Jackson of San Saba visited the Sones family. Warner Skipper and Alexander returned from Azall county where they hunted deer and turkey. Morris family returns from Gonzales after pecan gathering. Jesse Banta and Johnny Baker traded in Lampasas. Jas T White plans a Christmas meeting with Iva Grantham and A W Fenter. Gervase Corlee left for Beaumont for holidays. Edward Doss arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs. Myre. Joe Jones Dee, 17, saw Live Oak defeat in basketball. Club members enjoyed a banquet in San Saba Wednesday. Mr and Mrs 9 J Moore visiting his parents in Comanche.
G. L. Harris and family of Waco are visiting their mother Mrs. Bama Harris and other relatives this Christmas. R. L. Seiders, longtime local insurance agent, remains confined to his room after about three weeks of illness under medical care.
Audacious new millinery styles for fall feature tall crowns in varied shapes and rich materials. Hats shown include felt plush and velvet designs with simple trims or bands, knot accents, metallic ribbons, braids, and bright feather bands or small bird motifs enhancing the crown.
Winter coats show richer color palettes with dark green saddle tan cranberry red and other tones. Styles depart from straight lines with flowing hems and ripple skirts while sleeves widen toward the wrists and fur trims along with braidings and embroideries highlight luxurious touches.
Fashion sponsors a new tailored ensemble of long coats and dresses featuring wool and silk fabrics. Coats and dresses may be worn separately and reunited as weather changes. Plain and patterned wool blends, heavy silk crepes, double-breasted effects, high colors, revers and other details define the dressmaker model with fur trim accents and collars.
Mary Lavina Towerton died last Saturday morning at the old Colony homestead and was buried in Colony cemetery. She was born March 23, 1859 in Yell County Arkansas, married John Towerton February 26, 1875, and had eight children. Surviving are seven sisters, 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, her aged mother Mrs. J M Harkey, and seven siblings. She joined the Christian church about 40 years ago and was active in faith and family. Funeral services were led by Rev. Cleddie Wallace of San Saba Church of Christ.
The Ward family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of Thos Ward Sr. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you. Thos H Ward and family, Art G Ward and family.
Mrs L W Ballew urges neighbors to attend the Modern Woodmen camp election next Monday night with music by the Watson orchestra. The event promises a good evening and sewing services offered by Mrs Ballew, a graduate of the Franklin Institute School of Dress Designing at 52.2 percent.
Austin December 22 The Texas Supreme Court reversed a quo warranto judgment removing Titus County Sheriff J Y Reeves, ruling an official cannot be removed for acts before the term. Reeves gets a new trial due to errors in admitting testimony from his first term. Justice Pierson notes frequent two year elections keep offices close to the people and allow removal of incompetent officials.
Tarlton and Miss Anna Bell Moore of Chillicothe came the first of the week to visit their grandmother, Mrs. Ed Campbell, and the old home for the holidays.
Fort Worth December 22 W P Hobby former governor resigns as director of the Texas Technological College. The resignation was sent to Governor Neff in Austin. Hobby cites pressing business engagements and will not be able to give full attention to the college board work.
Misses Kate and Dott Harris of Abilene Christian College are spending the holidays at the W. T. Thorp home.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is presented as a combined local and internal treatment for catarrh, arguing the disease worsens when a person is run down and that constitutional conditions greatly influence its impact. It claims over forty years of success and notes availability through druggists, manufactured by T M J Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
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