15 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
1
A long column blends letters from readers, personal notes from San Saba and distant towns, road talk, local politics, and pride in community. It covers admiration for readers abroad, comments on roads, schools, weather, and a hint of election sentiment, ending with local telephone notices and home front updates.
Cheaper rates than the Bend Company are offered. It is owned by local residents who own their building and lot in Bend. Best wishes are sent to News readers.
Sunshine brings a welcome break after rain as Aubrey Richman and Bob Stegall visit H. L. Richman in Blanco. Prof. Golden and Vern head to Dallas on business, Clyde Fowler travels to Eden and Elgin, illnesses rise and Sunday school is canceled by bad weather. Community news notes visitors, travel, and local sickness.
A columnist argues most failures stem from poor judgment not luck, citing tales of misdirected plant care, a grape grower with leafless vines, a Galveston parrot fed pecans before coffee, a puppy given wrong medicines, and a mother’s note about buttons in his overcoat pockets, illustrating judgment as the true cause of misfortune.
New shipment Stetson Hats six fifty and up at Shooks. On Friday night a party will be held at Live Oak school house starting at 7 30. Pupils of Mr Faris room present two plays The Boy The Lincoln and The First American Flag followed by readings. A 42 dominoes party to conclude with no admission. Mrs J A Collins traveled to Dallas Monday to be with seriously ill husband.
W. R. Doran and daughter Elaine with Miss Hazel Smith visited Abi lene Sunday and accompanied Mrs. Doran home. Mrs. Doran had been with Maxine, the daughter, who suffered a diathera attack. Maxine, a Simmons University student, is reported well and back in school.
The Nut Cracker staff announces new rings and thanks teachers and sponsors Mr. Burkett, Mr. Webb, Miss Marrs, and Miss Roberts for helping secure them. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are acknowledged for their support.
A school column recalls a second consecutive History class day after Christmas as students boast smiles and Mrs Burkett jokes with James C and Boone about x and stomach aches while a Municipal Court unit, with Emitt Lloyd as prosecutor and J Moss as mayor, stages a courtroom scene in Mixs Morris’ room. The piece hints at a gym auditorium mystery after a recent fight.
Bend Bulldogs edged Cherokee 7 to 4 after a defensive battle with no scores in the first half. They later defeated Locker Leopards 89 to 28, rallying 16 points in the final quarter, and lost at Goldthwaite 27 to 19 against Star, a Mills County favorite.
The Senior class displays rings that pleased them greatly and are said to outshine others in the county. They parade proudly with fingers in their mouths, a sign of their joyful ceremony and achievement.
The school expresses appreciation to the mothers of the community for providing the hot dish served at Wednesday lunch each week.
February events show Bulldogs wins and losses including Che rokee and Chappel. The schedule lists two day events, a mar ry plan, and a rain disrupted tournament. February 14 nurse visits for diphtheria serums, PTA meetings, a high school Valentine party, and March Interscholastic League preliminaries and finals are noted.
A PTA reports mid year finances show receipts of 42 and expenditures of 80.08, leaving a balance of 55.74 as of January 24. The group notes funds from a Jarrett community play, has paid longstanding debts, purchased new uniforms for high school teams, and now serves hot lunches each Wednesday, stressing their continued activity and service to the school.
A fragment notes a humorous line about Korea and a reference to an event in a classroom on Tuesday with a remark about Bob not interrupting. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable individuals beyond Bob.
The News lists Democratic primary candidates for the 1934 District Attorney, District Clerk, County Judge and other county offices. Names include Carlos C Ashley, Lawrence L Bruhl, Mrs Eddie Williams, R E Gray, Will H Doran, Arch Woods, A K Moore, W T Terry, R L Johnson, A Harkey, Re G Willman, G H Behrens, W O H Darley, Jas M Walker, Wayne B Bennett, A M Baskin, J M Gunter, Dennis Dean, J B Harrell.
The Bazaar showcases new spring dress arrivals highlighting lightweight fabrics and bright colors. Shoppers can explore sundress styles and versatile pieces suitable for everyday wear and special occasions. The collection emphasizes affordable fashion with fresh silhouettes.
The text outlines a rapid contest or passage held, mentions circulation commands and a seven way help plan. It references a person or group named Piissant and Creeseis with an unclear outcome. The fragmentary wording suggests a community effort or event with informal participants.
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