Scopes Guilty And Fined One Hundred Dollars
Plans for a county fair entertainment program are advancing with Poultry Department head C A Harkey approved to oversee exhibits including turkeys and chickens with better ventilation and lighting. Walter Burton will judge and lecture, while G W Pool will bring prize chickens. Lampasas and Sohn to play home games. Farm Bureau Cotton Association to feature a speaker on Thursday. Old settlers to hold reunion and barbecue opening day. Aiming for broad outreach with Chamber of Commerce participation and goodwill trips countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Harkey
Walter Burton
G. W. Pool
Richland Springs
Lampasas
Sohn
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Fair
Chamber of Commerce
Brady
Club Boys Off To College Station Short Course
County boys plan a trip to College Station to attend the summer Short Course at A and M College. About 35 to 40 boys from the county will travel from San Saba next Saturday by road with camping outfits. Cost expected under 10 dollars per boy. County Agent Fred Brison will accompany the group to show educational and recreational benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
A. & M. College
San Saba
Fred Brison
Christian Revival Meet In Progress This Week
The Tabernacle Christian church revival is underway with two daily services this week. Morning sessions run 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Rev J J Ray preaches strong gospel messages, while R Z Dallas of Taylor leads the song service as a cornetist. Last Sunday’s night service filled the tabernacle to capacity, and preparations are made for larger crowds next Sunday and Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Christian Church
J. J. Ray
R. Z. Dallas
Taylor
Tabernacle
Guard Boys Return From Camp MaBry
Captain Brock Ashby and National Guard soldiers returned home Saturday from Camp Ma bry after two weeks. They arrived tan and in fine spirits. Ashby praised the morale and performance in drills parades and athletics. Five volunteers requested transfer to a machine gun company to join August camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock Ashby
National Guard
Camp Mabry
Capt
Ashby
Buddy Smith Seriously Hurt In Peculiar Tuesday Accident
"Buddy" Smith of the China community is at the Smithwick Hotel in San Saba in critical condition after a mule rope mishap. While roping wild mules, a fence post splintered and punctured his jaw and throat, jaw shattered, teeth broken, he received first aid and is under care in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy” Smith
Smithwick Hotel
San Saba
Wesley
Wes
Buddy
Wellsview Revival Meeting Opens Next Saturday Night
The Baptist revival in Wellsview starts next Saturday night under the large cool arbor by the church house. Rev. J H Taylor of Arlington will preach and song services will be meaningful and comfortable for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsview
J. H. Taylor
Arlington
Old Gold Coins In State Treasury Are Counted at Austin
Mutilated gold and silver coins accumulated over 25 years were counted in the state treasurer’s office in Austin Texas. The total amounted to 861.06 dollars. Some coins bore dates from the late 1700s and early 1800s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Fleming Springs Hunting Reserve planned near San Saba
A deal closed for a mountain ranch southeast of San Saba with option holders Charlie Carroll and I C Shaw forming Fleming Springs Hunting Reserve. Plans include deer introduction, canyon dam, a 21/2 mile reservoir up to 50 to 100 feet deep, 5002 acres, 125000 capital, remodeling pioneer house, ponds, lake bathing beaches, pecan orchard, and $40000 in improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. E. Petty
W. W. Kirkpatrick
San Saba
Charlie Carroll
I. C. Shaw
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Indian Cave Canyon
Jerry Fleming
McAnelly Springs
Fleming Springs
Boy Jumps Into River At Bob's Crossing
Clayton Allen of Goldthwaite dived into the river at Bob's Crossing and struck the bottom. He sustained cuts to the face and head but was brought to town where doctors dressed the wounds and reported no serious injuries. The incident occurred as Goldthwaite boys were swimming here earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob's Crossing
Clayton Allen
Goldthwaite
Highway Official Suf fers Broken Leg
E. B. House district maintenance superintendent for the State Highway Commission sustained a broken leg last Saturday near Red Bluff. While helping push a stuck dump truck a wheel ran over his left leg between the knee and ankle. He received prompt first aid and was taken to town for X rays and dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. House
State Highway Commission
Red Bluff
Logans Reach California on Smooth Pacific Coast Trip
Logan Hardy and family recently left for the glittering west. Carl Thornblum reported receiving a card from Berkley announcing their safe arrival on the Pacific coast. The note mentions two car punctures, no star lost, a fine trip, and settling by the fire on a calm old-weather day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Hardy
Carl Thornblum
Pacific Coast
Berkley
California
Star
Oil drill to start soon near San Saba Texas
Announcement by Dennis, Sullivan, and W B Leverett that an oil well will start soon in the wildcat field at San Saba. 10,000 acres of leases blocked and a contract signed with Wilford and Powell of San Antonio. A. L. Greeman, eminent geologist, located the drill site for a thorough test north and east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis, Sullivan
W. B. Leverett
Wildcat
San Saba
Messrs. Wilford and Powell
San Antonio
A. L. Greeman
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Next Saturday in San Saba
Members are called to meet in San Saba next Saturday by President C. B Lambert. The association closes a successful year in cotton shipments and handling and is pursuing new member recruitment and renewals under a five year contract. The meeting is expected to feature big business propositions and strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
San Saba
C. B Lambert
Louisiana Brother Visits W. M. Perry
J A Perry wife and sons Wesley and J W Perry and J D Mims of Monroe Louisiana visited W M Perry of Fairview last week. The Perry party, led by the plantation operator, toured the area for an annual vacation. They left Tuesday to return home after enjoying their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Perry
Wesley
J. W. Perry
J. D. Mims
Monroe
Louisiana
W. M Perry
Fairview
Perry
San Saba
Mr. Perry
Mr. Mims
Watt Brown Sells City Cafe to New Managers
Watt Brown sold the City Cafe to Walter Lange and Calvin McDowell on Monday. The new managers have taken charge and are new to local business, with McDowell being the first draftee sent overseas in World War I. Brown left McConnell's groceries earlier this year for the cafe venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Brown
Walter Lange
Calvin McDowell
McDowell
Brown
McConnell’s Grocery
Merchants Furnish Benches for Fair Park
The town merchants mount a campaign to improve the fair park for the county fair Texas this year. J W Patterson works this week making long seats and placing them in the park to aid the comfort of thousands of visitors. Patrons can sit and reminisce with old friends renewing friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. W.patterson
Defense Lawyers Agree To Accept Verdict Of Guilt
Dayton Tenn July 21 The trial of John T Scopes for violating the Tennessee anti evolution law ends in a guilty verdict with a $100 minimum fine and $500 bail for appeal The judge rules Bryan cross examination irrelevant and the defense agrees to have the jury return the verdict Scopes bonds for December appeal and the case proceeds toward the Tennessee supreme court with Scopes asserting academic freedom and opposition to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Scopes
Willian Jennings Bryan
Raulston
Clarence Darrow
Bryan
Knoxville
Tennessee Supreme Court
Scopes
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Tennessee
United Staes Supreme Court
Textbooks to Cost 2 449 000 During Next School Year
State board hears request to set aside 2 889 000 from educational tax for next year free textbooks. Superintendent S M N Marrs cites 60 000 textbook funds remaining from prior year while reports on state taxable values are awaited, likely in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
S. M. N. Marrs
Marrs
Austin American
Mrs Urquhart buys Dr Rimmer residence on College street
Mrs W B Urquhart becomes purchaser of the Dr S W Rimmer residence property on College street. The valuable town residence has been vacant for months. Previously rented by Mrs J B Wallace as a rooming house, subject to sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Urquhart
S. W. Rimmer
College Street
J. B. Wallace
Baptist Revival Opens at China Creek Friday
The News announces a Baptist revival meeting starting Friday night July 1 at China Creek and continuing indefinitely. Rev. Geo C Henry of Carthage First Baptist will preach, with T V McCarley directing song and choir. Rev. Charlie Carroll will oversee the meeting and extend a cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Creek
Geo. C. Henry
First Baptist Church
Carthage
T. V. McCarley
Charlie Carroll
Fair privilege sales indicate community attendance rising
R W Burleson of the Privilege and Concessions Committee reported concessions sold last week signaling renewed interest in the fair. Entertainment plans are nearly complete with a strong lineup including a home band and a robust race program. Concession totals reached 1091 dollars from numerous stands led by Maxcey and Gunter, reflecting broad participation and eager patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Burleson
The
Fair Association
C. A. Maxcey
Locker
A. L. Hamrick
San Saba
E. L. Maxcey
B. L. Maxsey
C. A.’ Maxcey
J. A. Gunter
Harkeyville
W.B. Bennett
M. P. Knight
Mrs. Maultaby
W. A. Maultaby
D. E. Armour
D. H E. Armour
Ned Barber
Cherokee
M. A. Morris
Odd Fellows Install Officers at Alpha Lodge Meeting
Alpha Lodge of Odd Fellows installed their officers last Thursday night. J A Carter, District Deputy Grand Master, assisted by Past Grands R G Haldon W P Ormand and John Seiders installed J S Ballew Noble Grand Elvis Brown Vice Grand I J Hendricks Vice Grand M G Estep R S N G J M Walker R S V G J C Conner Warden Worth Doran Conductor M G Estep BR S N G J M Walker R8 V G J C Conner L S V G1 Z M Wells Chaplain E A Martin R S A H Winkle I G. The two Odd Fellows Lodges in San Saba County have alternated in recommending a Past Grand to the Grand Master for appointment as District Deputy. Last year E H Norris of San Saba held this position and this year J A Carter of Richland Springs was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Lodge of
Odd Fellows
J. A. Carter
Richland Springs
R. G. Haldon
W. P. Ormand
John Seiders
J. S. Ballew
Noble Grand
Elvis Brown
I. J. Hendricks
M. G. Estep
N. G
J. M. Walker
V. G
J. C
Worth R. Doran
BR. S
V. Gi
J. C. Conner
L. S
San Saba County
E. H. Norris
San Saba
Carson Family Reunion at Seguine
Postmaster J. E. Carson and wife join the Seguine gathering for the Carson family reunion at Mrs. W. A. Dickerson’s home. Family from Missouri and three other states will be represented. Attendees include J. B. Carson of San Saba and others from Bay City San Bernardino St. Louis Ohio. One son cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Carson
F. M. Carson
W. A. Dickerson
Seguine
Missouri
J. BE. Carson
San Saba
J. I. Carson
Bay City
Frank M. Carson
San Bernardino
California
D. O. Carson
St. Louis
W. H. Muirhead
State of
Ohio
Dickerson
Miss Allene Hinyard Visits Wichita Falls School Mate
Miss Allene Hinyard is visiting a school mate in Wichita Falls this week, according to local social notes. The brief shows personal visit plans and town social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allene Hinyard
Wichita Falls
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Nat's
San’ Saba
Wellsview Revival Meeting
Sansaba
Petty-Kirkpatrick Ranch
Great Game Preserve
Farm Bureau
W. M. Perry
City Cafe
China
Carson
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