Plans for San Saba 3-Day Rodeo Next Week
Plans are underway for San Saba Countys 28th Annual Rodeo to run Thursday through Saturday June 3 9 and 10 at Rogan Field. Albert Behrens general rodeo chair leads a committee including Cotton Baskin T A Davenport Penny Johnson Max Mahan and J W Patterson Jr producer Laurence Winfree returns for a third year bringing bucking stock and staff from across the nation and the Louisiana marsh bulls
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San Saba County
Albert Behrens
Winfree
Louisiana
George Taylor
Seminole
Oklo
Bradman
Rubin
Taylor
Behrens
Louis Crump
Jack Miller
Hudson Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Hood
Julius Bassallo
Rogan Field
Danny Sheridan
Bi County P TA Council awards $100 scholarship to Miss Kuykendall
The Llano San Saba Bi-County P-TA Council granted a $100 scholarship to Miss Willece Kuykendall, Cherokee High School graduate, chosen for the aim of becoming a teacher. The award supports two $50 installments, with future rotations among Llano, Cherokee, San Saba, and Richland Springs.
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Llano-San Saba
P-Ta
Willece Kuykendall
Liano
San Saba
Richland Springs
Llano
Kuykendall
Miss Kuykendall
Wilson Kuykendall
University of Texas
Riley Harkey
Behrns Ex-Students Homecoming At Cherokee
Behrns ex-students gather for the 17th F. M. Behrns College Homecoming at Cherokee High School on Saturday June 10. Lunch will be served by the Cherokee Woman's Society of Christian Service and all ex-students and teachers are urged to attend.
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F. M. Behrns
Cherokee
F. M. Behrns College
Cherokee High School
Cherokee Woman's Society of Christian Service
Peanut Co-Op Ships 600 Tons From Richland Springs Warehouse
The 1960 peanut crop from Richland Springs area saw 600 tons shipped by rail, about 16 cars. About 200 tons went to Southland Oil at Temple and 400 tons to How-Tex Peanut Co. at Houston. N C Till, manager of San Saba County Peanut Growers, said the shipment emptied the co op warehouse in Richland Springs. seed stock remains but rain shortages reduced planting.
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Richland Sprs
Southland Oil Company
Temple
How-Tex Peanut Company
Houston
N. C. Till
San Saba County
Co-op
Richland Springs
WWI Veterans To Meet Friday Night Barbecue Supper
World War One veterans from Barracks No 1689 and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold a regular membership meeting at the American Legion Hall Friday night June 2. Otto Harkey, quartermaster, announces the gathering at 7:30 p.m. with a barbecued chicken supper. Members are urged to attend and bring new members.
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Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Otto Harkey
San Saba Students Win Varied Achievement Awards
San Saba High School held an awards assembly Friday morning May 26 with Principal Dewey W Mays Jr presenting perfect attendance certificates to freshmen Kay Behrens Carol Beth Burnham Mike Connors Sherry Dismuke Milton Gage Doulton Gossett Barbara Jones Richard Locklear Sylvia Millican Judith Murphy Billie Jeanne Perry Connie Raesener Cheryl Romair Jimmy Shook James Smith Nancy Taylor Frank Whit ley Joe Wilder and Leslie Young Sophomores named for perfect attendance include Dean Bagley Linda Booker Churchwell Loy Nell Gyrd Betty Jo Carmouche Jerry Christian Larry Daniel Bil Ferrell Virginia Gatliff Sharon Grumbles Dennis Jones Bobbie Jean McCarty Cheri Mays Steve Moore Jon Stewart Karen Townsend Daniel Vanehn and Jody Woodward Juniors listed are George Amthor Betty Brooks Patricia Ruwards Jan Gage Don turkey David Lewis Richard Pafford and Brenda Sloan Letter certificates were awarded to students who lettered in sports or placed in the district literary meet. See STUDENTS RECEIVE Page 5
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San Saba High School
Dewey W. Mays Jr
Mays
Kay Behrens
Carol Beth Burnham
Mike Connors
Sherry Dismuke
Milton Gage
Doulton Gossett
Barbara Jones
Richard Locklear
Sylvia Millican
Judith Murphy
Billie Jeanne Perry
Connie Raesener
Cheryl Romair
Jimmy Shook
James Smith
Nancy Taylor
Frank Whitley
Joe Wilder
Leslie Young
Dean Bagley
Linda Booker Churchwell
Loy Nell Gyrd
Betty Jo Carmouche
Jerry Christian
Larry Daniel
Bil Ferrell
Virginia Gatliff
Sharon Grumbles
Dennis Jones
Bobbie Jean McCarty
Cheri Mays
Steve Moore
Jon Stewart
Karen Townsend
Daniel Vanehn
Jody Woodward
George Amthor
Betty Brooks
Patricia Ruwards
Jan Gage
Don Turkey
David Lewis
Richard Pafford
Brenda Sloan
Dale Barber
Sandra Burnham
Dean Gage
Dickie Ivy
Patricia Pafford
Mike Sloan
Dewey We Mars Jr
Auwan
Judy Woolward
Olena Taylor
Florence (My Heetor
Jonibeth Carrett
Ja “Mouche
Darrell Tinney
Betty Broooks
Jean Gage
First Baptists To Have Double Observance Here
The First Baptist Church marks its 10th year with Pastor Dr. R C Tennison and the church’s 1105th anniversary on Sunday June 4. Dr T A Patterson of the Texas Executive Board will deliver the morning message. A basket lunch follows. all members friends and farmers are invited.
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First Baptist Church
R.C. Tennison
Tennison
T. A. Patterson
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Patterson
Texas Executive Board
First Baptist Church of
Beaumont
Jesus Christ
Richardsons Establish The Trading Post Here
Buster Richardson and his son have purchased the Menchaca Grocery Store at Travelers Courts and renamed it The Trading Post. The store will be open 8 a.m. to 10 30 p.m. daily, offering groceries fishing tackle bait and gasoline. Richardson also owns Traveler's Courts.
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Richardsons
Buster Richardson
Buster Richardson Jr
Traveler's Courts
Richardson
Traveler’s Courts
Agriculture Prospects Dimmed By Lack of Rain
County Agent Billy F Kidd reported Wednesday May 81 that dry conditions threaten crops across the county with only oats nearing harvest. Cattle are being fed due to dry pastures while peanut planting starts slowly where moisture returned. pecans suffer from insufficient spraying and casebearer damage. Oats yield remains strong with 75 percent harvested and rates from 35 to 80 bushels per acre, some up to 100. May rainfall totaled .91 inch at San Saba gauge, yearly total 7.57 inches versus 8.35 last year. more rain this week could lift the agriculture outlook.
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Billy F. Kidd
Kidd
L. C. Ward
San Saba
Pep Club Plans Bake Sale for Cheerleader School
Sansapa High School Pep Club with help from friends sponsors a bake sale Saturday June 3 to fund five cheerleaders trip to SMU Dallas August 13 18 Mrs Billie Phillips says sale booths will be outside Harry's Dept Store and The Man's Store starting at 9 am Homemade cakes and pies will be sold Cheerleaders attending are Florence Gay Hector Karen Townsend Nan Ellis Mary Jo Ellis and Patty Cameron.
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Whe Sansapa High School
Friends
SMU
Dallas
Billie Phillips
Harry’s Dept
Man’s
Florence Gay Hector
Karen Townsend
Nan Ellis
Mary Jo Elis
Patty Cameron
Highest Ranking Students Receive Award Pins and Sweaters
The San Saba High School awards assembly on May 20 honored top students in each subject with pins. Notable honorees include Ward Plumley 94.33 in General Business, Leona Stevenson 97 in Typing II, Judy Woodward 97 in Plane Geometry, Patty Howell 97 in Chemistry, Leona Stevenson 97 in Texas History, and Betty Brooks 93 in English III.
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San Saba High School
Ruth Jones
Ward Plumley
Loy Nell Byrd
Leona Stevenson
Patty Howell
Elizabeth Carter
Carole Burnham
Olena Taylor
Eglish
Betty Brooks
English
Judy Hector
Ruby Harkey
Kay Behrens
Jean Gage
Rodeo Queen Contest Ends Here Monday
Seven contestants vie for the rodeo queen honors as the event closes at noon on June 5 per Barney Sullivan chamber of commerce manager. Contestants include Linda Zant Nan Ellis Annette Verette Cher Mays Shelia McUiregrr Olline Ketchum Barbara Maddox from San Saba Richland Springs and Cherokee, with winners based on ticket sales and nightly appearances.
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Barney Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
San Saba
Richland Springs
Cherokee
San Saba County
Baptist Revival Set At Shiloh Church
The Shiloh Baptist Church near Richland Springs opens a summer revival on Sunday June 4 at 8 p m Pastor W J Neighbors of Clarksville Arkansas will preach He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jess Neighbors of Richland Springs and a former Richland Springs High School graduate Mark Maxwell of Clifton will lead singing and Mrs Noel Wood will be the pianist The Rev Neighbors invites all to attend the revival.
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Shiloh Baptist Church
Richland Springs
W. J. Neighbors
Bible Baptist
Boys To Report This Week For Little League
Jim Shahan and Pud Walking urge unregistered boys to join Little League age groups this week after a Tuesday holiday kept some away from Monday’s meeting. About 100 boys answered roll call at Mill Pond Park, four teams of 9 and 10 were formed, with 10 and 12 year olds not yet complete. Additional meetings and practice games are planned. official play begins June 12 with all teams to be organized this week.
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Jimmy Shahan
R. G
Pud
Mill Pond Park
Shahan
Memorial Park
San Saba 4-H Teams Take Third in State Contest
San Saba senior team Dwight Harkey Nancy Kidd Gordon Hall and Mike Edmondson placed third with 1905 points at the 12th annual state wool and mohair judging contest in San Angelo on May 2. Sutton County led with 1995 points followed by Bandera 1963. Button junior team won first with 1938.
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San Saba
San Angelo
Sutton County
Bandera
Dwight Harkey
Nancy Kidd
Gordon Hall
Mike Edmondson
Button
High School Honors 22 Students With Award Sweaters
San Saba High School will award academic pins and sweaters to 22 students who achieved average grades of 90 or higher during the year. Principal Dewey We Mars Jr. presented pins at the May 26 awards assembly, naming recipients across freshmen to seniors with multiple grade averages listed.
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P-Ta Council
Behrns
Peanut Co-Op
WWI
Okla
First Baptists
Charles Chrane
Carole Hibler
Scott Benson
Judy Woodward
Winston Churchwell
Mary Jo Ellis
Joel Gage
Charles Cunningham
Jimmy Shack
Helen Lidstone
Ricky Lambert
Margie Clark
Larry Conner
Texas
Kay McKee
Carel Burnham
Stanley Toeppich
VA JT
VA II
Tommy Behrens
VA Tel
Douglas Hyatt
SAN Sabada
San Saba Fouth
PTA
Edith Lidstone
Carolyn Cisneroz
Gail Collier
Arlene Myers
Brenda Gatliff
Adelia Coroado
Reta Warner
Johnny Ray
Sandra Clark
Shelly Guiter
Sharon Eden
Mitzi Keenes
Jerry Sutton
Jim Trevino
Antonio Flores
Danny Pierce
Jose Garcia
Lucky Watson
Danny Turner
James Gage
Phil Madison
Kenneth Layland
Joe Ray Farris
Patsy Longley
Debra Reavis
Beth Priest
Vicki Hall
Shirley Wilson
Tommy Sutton
Mike Grimes
Tom McDowell
Joe Wiley
Wesley Booker
Mitchell
Shiloh Church
Little League
Juily Heetor
Phil Dick
Ann Askey
Cheryl Romai
Billie Jean Perry
Connie Lynn Ruesener
Tay Nell Byrd
Goreon Hall
Alan Dale Brown
Linda Churchwell
Brenda Maultsby
Carolyn Robbins
Zadora Brown
Connie Franklin
Linda Taylor
Denon Gage
Sandra Burnetham
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