06 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
1
The Church of Christ on Wallace street plans a modern church, but all bids were rejected after lowest bids exceeded 17 000 dollars. Architect E M Mills of Brownwood to revise plans within 15 000 000 cap as Elder Clem Hoover leads drive for a beautiful new building for the town and congregation.
Hillman birds on exhibit at the All-American Turkey Show in Grand Forks North Dakota arrived home Wednesday in fine shape. Mr Hillman learned unofficially he had won championship for best display from Texas and had sold a $100 turkey tom.
J Mitch Johnson of San Saba was elected vice president and a director at the state meet of Mutual Life Insurance Associations in San Antonio. He serves as secretary of the Sin Luba Mutual Life Association and president of the Heart of Texas District Mutual Association. Next state meeting will be held in Amarillo.
The San Saba Chamber of Commerce endorses progressive paving of city streets and calls for a bond election. A committee comprising Dr. H. H. Taylor, Dr. G. A. Wilson, J. Mitch Johnson, C. B. Mosley, W. G. Kirkpatrick, and J. T. McConnell will sponsor petitions. Mrs. Orel Harkey returns from Austin after visiting her grandmother.
A lively stage diary of the musical comedy Pointed Heels at the Palace featuring William Powell Fay Wray and Skeets Gallagher with Helen Kane. Plot follows Powell backing a revue while Fay and Phil seek artistic success amid romantic entanglements culminating in love. Major characters include Fay Wray Phil Powell Skeets Gallagher and Helen Kane.
The article recounts Ground Hog Day superstitions and tests of weather forecasting by the animal. It notes thick clouds clearing to sun and a shadow seen after nine o'clock signaling blizzards, while no shadow promised calmer weather, and predicts a frost on April third despite the hog’s sighting.
Mrs J Mitch Johnson, county organizer for the Parent-Teacher Association, organized the Algerita P T A last Friday afternoon at the school. Mrs J W McKown was elected president, Mrs Smithhart vice president, Mrs George Walker secretary treasurer, and W Prof McCutchen supports the movement. A large turnout of local citizens approved making it one of the county’s five strongest groups.
J Edward Johnson of Brownwood formally announced his candidacy for district attorney of the 35th Judicial District which includes Brown McCulloch Coleman Runnels and Concho counties. A San Saba native and Baylor Law School graduate he previously served as Brady county attorney and assistant district attorney under Walter A Early who plans to retire after his term. Johnson campaigned in San Saba with his parents and is running in the Democratic primary. A separate item notes a wreck on the San Saba Cherokee highway involving a Dodge Sport Coupe and a chicken truck, with the car damaged and the driver jailed. Also mentioned J F Ormand of Electra visiting San Saba with his parents Z W and Mrs Z W Ormand for the winter.
A major blaze destroyed the large Lanham barn on J. L. Lanham's farm near San Saba. Discovered at noon, the fire consumed 600 bushels of corn and 8 to 10 tons of cotton seed. Estimated total loss about 3500 dollars with only light insurance. the barn was among the valley's largest and best built.
The Lions Club Tuesday lunch featured a casual exchange about town and club spirit. Members praised the "know San Saba" program directed by Lion Hamnet. Next Tuesday the high school football coach and players will be guests with an entertaining program planned.
A message to Mrs. Frank Edwards announced that her brother Victor Harris was killed in line of duty. A Texas Coast Guard captain in command of a ship chasing rum-runners died in Boston. Harris had served nearly ten years and was a respected officer. He was from Santa Anna and brother to Mrs. Edwards of San Saba. Tom Murray of Schreiner Institute returned home for the weekend. Mrs. John Seiders was taken to Brownwood hospital for a potential operation.
Sheriff received word from San Angelo Police that Jimmie Ragsdale s Chevrolet was found on a street there. The car had been stolen from in front of the First Methodist Church in San Saba about three weeks earlier. Ragsdale reportedly chased the car Wednesday. it was described as pretty well worn.
County figures show 2735 poll tax receipts issued this year by Collector Moore for 1930, up from last year’s 2884. Auto licenses total 1611, about 500 short. Officials warn a adjustment period followed by stricter enforcement, with calls for universal payment of taxes to ensure equal protection of life liberty and property.
In an adjourned morning meeting the San Saba Cemetery Association stockholders elected directors for the ensuing year. Named directors include Mrs W F Sullivan, Mrs J Mitch Johnson, Mrs W A Smith, Mr N C Walker, Mr W R Doran, Mr F B Hall, and Mr W H Hinyard.
Texas Democratic executive committee barred as candidates in the 1930 primary any who bolted the 1928 presidential nominee. The 21 to 9 vote also allowed the balters to vote. Senator Thomas B. Love of Dallas challenged the ruling as void, while a local Negro delegation sought entry to press their case for participation.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and elected directors last Thursday at the Chamber offices in the Hotel San Saba. Elected directors include Mesdames J Mitch, Johanson, John.
R H Mayfield principal of the Grammar School announces an exhibit of 150 high quality reproductions of master artworks to be shown to local students and the public. Details on date and location will follow with a small admission to fund future purchases.
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