Irrigation Ahead for San Saba Valley Plan
A renewed drive to form the San Saba County Control and Improvement District One seeks a property tax approval to place water for irrigation across the valley. The petition lists landowners and farmers including J J Armor, J H Huffstetler, George Gaines, Mack Baskin, and many others, signaling broad local backing for irrigation development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Commissioners Court
Willey
San Saba County
J. J. Armor
J. H. Huffstetler
George Gaines
Mack Baskin
G. A. Gaines
M. R. Horton
W. H. Blakeney
T.V. McCarley
J. J Gauny
J. L. Rainey
F. M. Bogard
H. Joiner
J. S. Elis
Cc. G Ellis
J. B. McKee
L. E. Dodd
Lee Crafford
Dick Sullivan
C.G. Baker
John Graves
J. R. Miller
C. H. Biggs
W. P. Ormand
H. H. Joiner
W. R. Smith
W. H. Kimbrough
J. H
John Seiders
J. Mitch Johnson
R. W. Burleson
J. W. Longley
E. § .Laird
Izaak Walton Chapter Hosts Chapter Event Last Week
Mrs E T Neal organized a meeting last week for the Izaak Walton chapter. Members gathered to discuss upcoming activities and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton
Mra
Farm Bureau Cotton Association Success in San Saba
San Saba county members of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association received a final distribution of about 39 800 to aid cotton growers. District Supervisors D A Cameron and W R Baxter note the state total distribution reached 5 772 881, with potential county gains if all cotton had been marketed cooperatively. They emphasize lasting benefits from cooperative marketing and many new members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Cotton Co-Operative Marketing Association
D. A. Cameron
W. R. Baxter
Texas
Messrs
Cameron and
Baxter
Meiers
Cameron
Association
Statistical Department
Revival Meeting at Tabernacle Led by Rev Ray
Rev J J Ray, pastor of the Mason Christian church and Tabernacle in San Saba, will begin a revival at the Tabernacle next Sunday morning for two weeks. He is assisted by R Z Dallas of Taylor, a capable song leader and cornetist. The San Saba community is urged to attend and support their efforts to save souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ray
Christian Church
Mason
Tabernacle Christian Church
San Saba
Tabernacle
Bro. Ray
R. Z. Dallas
Taylor
Texas Cities Use Taxes To Support Bands
Daling July 10 Texas cities are using new law to fund municipal band maintenance. Sixty eight towns have established bands under the measure, with plans to expand operation discussed at a Texas Band Teachers Association meeting chaired by E A Lightfoot of Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daling
Texas
Texas Band Teachers’ Association
E. A. Lightfoot
Sherman
Off To Baptist Encampment For State Camp Meeting
Rev. McHenry Seal and family left Monday with a trailer hitched to their car for their annual vacation and the Baptist church encampment at Lampasas. Mrs. A. M. Sanderson and Lena Grace are also at the camp in Lampasas Baptist park with others from San Saba attending for one or more days during the two weeks.
Sidewalks Being Laid At San Saba High School
Workmen lay concrete sidewalks from the old school to College street and along the campus north side funded by San Saba High School Alumni. Each donor pays 3 dollars and has name and class year inscribed on four foot blocks. early blocks show Bell Campbell 1886 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Street
San Saba High School
Bell Campbell
Annie Latham
Mattie Dofflemyer
Florence Brown
W. R B. Harris
San Saba County Workers Highlight Burnet Program
The Community Short Course at Mahomet in Burnet County features San Saba county workers led by County Agent Fred Brison. He will cover Insect Pests and Diseases of the Orchard in the forenoon and Home Mixing of Sprays and Spraying in the evening men’s meeting. Mrs. E T Neal will discuss Conservation of outdoor and wild life in the women’s evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomet
Burnet County
San Saba County
Fred Brison
E .T. Neal J
Fixing Up Rural Mail Boxes on Route Four
Gene Harber leads a task to freshly paint all mail boxes on route four and add owner names. Carriers plan similar work to improve all four routes out of San Saba. Owners should ensure boxes are on sturdy posts and secure, aiding prompt service. Local sheriff Urquhart and Baker attended Eden barbecue with many sheriffs. Pauline and Lucile Low visited Eastland, and P A Hill of Bertram spent time with I T Watkins in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene” Harber
San ‘Saba
W. B. Urquhart
Jas. H. Baker
Eden
Mr. Urquhart
District Association of Sheriffs
Ira
Lampasas Fair Set for July 28 29 30 Pageant Fete
The Lampasas fair runs three days July 28 to 30 with free shady grounds a spring water pool and daily horse races. Attractions include parades and The Old Spanish Trail Pageant depicting early United States history. A complimentary pass is issued to the News Editor for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampasas
United States
Lampasas J
San Saba River Rises After Dry Week
The San Saba river rose sharply at the start of the week as irrigation plants from Doran to the mouth and at Menard ran at full capacity. Rivers Morris reports the water three to four feet higher on Tuesday than last Saturday, with no rain in the area. Irrigation pumps continue active and the rise is attributed to swollen river waters rather than precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Doran
Menard
Morris
Cozy Cafe Opens New San Saba Spot
L. M. Wudaily, formerly of Moran, leases the Wallace street stand of John W. Maultsby and opens Cozy Cafe. He installs new furniture, renovates the building, and adds modern counter stools, inviting San Saba residents to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
L. M. Wudaily
Moran
John W. Maultsby
Wallace Street
Eudaily
Writers Conference At A M College
The Fourth Annual Texas Agricultural Writers Conference will be held at College Station during the Farmers Short Course July 27 to August 1. Sessions meet each afternoon in the Extension Building Conference Room with forenoons free for Press attendance. Social meals will be arranged under Mrs. M R Bentley and Miss Violet Short, with ample time for participation in discussions. Henry Edwards serves as President and Fletcher Davis as Secretary. Mrs J W Kirkpatrick of Santa Anna visits Baxter home at Harkeyville. Mrs Sallie Ford, Garner Alvis Co dressmaker, leaves for a two month vacation in Oklahoma and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Writers’ Conference
College Station
M. R. Bentley
Bryan
Violet Short
Henry Edwards
Fletcher Davis
Early Settlers Pass Through San Saba
Jas. KF. Wise and family from Imperial Valley California traveled through San Saba last Sunday. The elder Wise once lived on Richland Creek and moved to Bills county in the early 1880s. He settled the old Isaac Smith place in Al sertia. He is uncle to the News editor, who was away visiting his brother A. J. Wise in Moran and thus missed the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
KF. Wise
Luthor
Imperial Valley
California
San Saba
Wise
Richland Creek
Bills County
Isaac Smith Place
Alsertia
Mr. Wise
A. J. Wise
Moran
San Saba Boys Shine at Camp Mabry Summer Camp Games
San Saba national guardsmen excel in military and athletic events at Camp Mabry Texas during a two week summer camp. Captain Haselden opened fireworks for the San Saba company as battler Tego from Robstown was knocked out in the eighth round. Tom Gaines Murray and Corporal Francis Burns drew after a fast four round match. The San Saba ball team trains daily under Captain William B. Ashby. pitcher Buri Turner is ready for action. The 141st infantry rests in comfortable quarters with good meals and ample entertainment. Cadences, dances, and shows are planned with Austin civic groups and the chaplain aiding junior entertainment. Gov Ferguson reviewed a brigade parade in which the San Sabans displayed a flawless line and strong appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry
Texas
Saba
Cap” Haselden
San Saba
Tego
Robstown
North Atlantic
Tom Gaines Murray
Francis Burns
William B. Ashby
Buri Turner
141St Infantry
At & O
Austin
141St
Junion
Revival Begins at Cherokee Church of Christ
W M Daugherty of Cherokee town Monday asked the News to announce a ten day revival starting next Saturday night at the Church of Christ in Cherokee. Rev C E Shultz formerly head of Cherokee College will preach. Meetings in the large tabernacle feature singing and an open invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Daugherty
Church of Christ At
Cherokee
C. E. Shultz
Cherokee College
Tabernacle
Plainview Revival Meet Begins Next Sunday
The Plainview Baptist church hosts its annual revival starting next Sunday. Missionary J A Stovall will preach and accompanies Prof Titwell, a leading state song leader, for the summer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview Baptist Church
J. A. Stovall
Titwell
Tragic car wreck near Richland Springs injures Liberty family
An Oakland car carrying P. G. Liberty his wife and three children from Giddings along with Mr and Mrs Otto Lorenz of Mills County crashed on a grade near Richland Springs from San Saba. Mrs Liberty crushed beneath the car suffered severe injuries but the others mostly escaped harms while the baby and two other children were lightly hurt. Hospital treatment followed for Mrs Liberty after relatives were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
P. G. Liberty
Giddings
Otto Lorenz
Mills County
Richland Springs
San Saba
Liberty
Mr. Liberty
San Saba Girl Weds Mlinoisan in Keene Texas
Miss Selma Grumbles daughter of Mrs. C. E. Grumbles married Warren J. Whitfield of Hensdale Illinois on July 5 at the Woodall home in Keene Texas. Rev H S Presser officiated before about 66 guests with daisies and ferns forming a lawnbower. The couple planned to reside in Hensdale after visiting Fort Worth and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Grumbles
C. E .Grumbles
Warren J. Whitfield
Hensdale
Illinois
A. M. Woodall
Keene
Texsa
Selma
H. S. Presser
Dorothy Grumbles
Georgette
Cleo Woodall
Lottie Liggett
Minois
Fort Worth
Dallas
Former Business Man Visit San Saba
T. A. Gose of Hurley New Mexico arrived Saturday to join Mrs Gone and the children visiting their mother Mrs W. Henderson and old home friends. He will stay several days on vacation. Gose owns a large laundry plant and has prospered since quitting in the neat? years ago. He keeps up interest in sites and outdoor sports and is a champion golf player of New Mexico. Some may take him on while dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Gose
Hurley
New Mexico
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Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Christian Tabernacle
San Sabaites
Pauline
Lucile Low
Mrs
Frank Murray
Eastland
P. A. Hill
Bertram
I. T. Watkins
Fairview
Cozy Cafe
A. & M. College
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Santa Anna
Harkeyville
Sallie Ford
Garner-Alvis Co
Oklahoma
Missouri
Camp Mabry
Plainview Revival Meeting
Mlinoisan
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