Neff Again Seeks Pryors Resignation From Board
Governor Neff renews pressure on W G Pryor to resign from the Texas prison commissioners board. In a letter the governor lists eleven reasons tied to recent prison investigations, praising Captain J A Herring for disclosing concerns, and states the need for new management to safeguard the penitentiary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Board of Prison Commissioners
W. G. Pryor
Neff
Pryor
Legislative Prison Investigating Committee
J. A. Herring
People of
Texas
Threshers Begin Valley Work Early This Year
Shoemake and Vogel started their tractor thrasher last Friday in the BR T. Rich oat field west of town. The field yielded bushels to the acre, better than valley oats. This is the first thrashing report and almost two weeks ahead of previous years. Shoemake and Vogel plan to thrash daily while weather favors harvest. Other thrashers are expected to start this week as oats ripen rapidly and must be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemake & Vogel
Messrs
Fordson Tractor Demonstration At Huon Noble Farm
A Fordson Tractor demonstration near Huon Noble farm three miles east of town drew many townspeople and farmers. From 11 a m to 4 p m the exhibit displayed plowing harrowing and soil improvement, then hooked to a binder to show square, straight corn rows and field versatility. Demonstration led by Duffle of Morris Implement Co with help from Erskine and Kendall of Ford Motor Co. Mr Noble showcased premier oats grown locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huon Noble Farm
Noble
Duffle
Morris Implement Company
Dallas
Messrs. Erskine and Kendall
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Michigan
Farm Bureau Federation a Going Concern at Richland Springs
Avent S F Chirk and W R Baxter met Richland Springs farmers last Saturday describing an energetic meeting. The local Farm Bureau already numbers 100 members as the cotton pool targets 1000 bales, with farmers showing growing interest in the pooling plan and bureau organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Federation
Richland Springs
County Avent
S. F. Chirk
W. .R. Baxter
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Arnspiger Buys Cottage on South Bridge Street Brady
C H Arnspiger, a Brady home owner, closed on a cottage owned by E D J Peters on South Bridge Street. The four room house with bath, screened porch and front gallery sits four blocks from the courthouse. He plans terracing grading cement walks and curbs to create an ideal home, with possession expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Arnspiger
Brady
Arnspiger
E. D. J. Peters
South Bridge Street
Court House
Arnspizer
Presbyterian Revival Starts Sunday at Local Church
Dr. R. M. Hall of Houston opens revival services next Sunday morning with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. First service at Presbyterian church, others at Christian Tabernacle. Invites all denominations and nonbelievers to attend. choir participation encouraged. Greer pastor invites participation from San Saba churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hall of
Houston
Presbyterian Church
Christian Tabernacle
San Saba
Church of Christ Revival a Success
Revival by Evangelist Foy E. Wallace Jr and Teddle of Vernon Texas drew a capacity crowd and boosted the church's prospects. Report notes 32 baptisms and 20 restorations, with strong singing and worship in a warm, hopeful tone. Services Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Bible classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 8:15 p.m. Reporter.
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Foy E. Wallace, Jr
Tilt
Teddle
Vernon
Texas
Bro
Wallace
Nah
Gespel Sons
Edwards Boys Wallop Llano Highs In Tennis
Edwards players Winston and Heywood led Llano High on their home court last Saturday to a 7-5 5-7 6-4 win. Garvin Sanderson and Douglas Inglish topped Llano’s second team 4-3 1-6 6-1. N. Walker won his singles, as San Saba netters enjoyed a successful day and hospitality was noted. Miss Virtie Madden and Miss Gladys Stevenson were visiting Mrs. Bettie Towerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Heywood Edwards
Llano High School
Our Boys
San Saba
Garvin Sanderson
Douglas Inglish
Liano
C. Walker
Llano
Virtie Madden
Temple
Gladys Stevenson
Jarrell Wer
Bettie Towerton
Colony
Woodmen Picnic at Fairgrounds June 3
A Woodmen picnic will be held at the Fairgrounds Friday June 3 for Cedar Camp and Woodmen Circle members and families. District deputy from San Angelo will speak as principal speaker. other Circle and Camp speakers also will attend. The venue has moved from Beveridge bridge to Fair Grounds Park.
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Fairgrounds
Cedar Camp
Woodmen Circle
Old Timer Returns to Former Stamping Grounds
T. Hart and wife of Cisco Texas revisited the Ledbetter farm on Spring Creek, recalling early days when the land was open and now fenced. They toured in their family car, laments noting many old timers are gone. Hart once owned land there before moving to Lampasas and Cisco now hosts his wood farm two miles from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hart
Cisco
Mr. Hart
Ledbetter Farm
Spring Creek
Quimby Sewell
Lampasas County
Mrs. Hart
Vidler Back in San Saba After M W A Trip
Vidler district deputy for the Modern Woodmen of America from Brownwood visited San Saba staying with old friends and fishing on the river. He was one of eleven deputies nationwide to win a free trip to the St. Louis convention, and he led Texas in new business for the first four months. He plans a July picnic with the Choppers and soon a fall membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidler
Woodmen of America
Brownwood
Will Hardy
Texas
St. Louis
M. W. As
United States
San Saba
Cemetery Working at Old Algeria Next Monday
An all day cemetery working is planned at Old Algeria on Monday June 6. Volunteers are invited to help, bring dinner and spend the day contributing to the maintenance effort.
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Old
Algeria
Visit of Brownwood Band to San Saba Sunday Big Affair
The Brownwood band visited San Saba last Sunday, giving a concert at Fair Park. A 30-piece ensemble performed a program including Star Spangled Banner and a No. 1 March Steadfast and True, with goat barbecue and social gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Band
San Saba
Brownwood
Fair Park
G. A. Arbelger
Len Ward
Bell
Chamber of Commeore
Charlie Carroll
Hoyle
Fair Grounds
Albright
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
B. ¥. Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Albright
Canies
Lown
Richland Springs Star Hosts Eastern Star Officers Install
The Richland Springs chapter of the Eastern Star installed officers for the coming year Tuesday night. San Saba Chapter members attended, praising the elegant ceremony and social hour that followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Richland Springs
San Saba
Mmes. W. A. Martin
W. H. Hinyard
G. A. Arbelger
R. S. Duvall
Big Springs
Mitch Johnson
A. Woods
T. Jones
E. B
Live Oak Well Near Rocky Pasture Spuds Soon
Work has begun to sink the Live Oak well eight miles northeast of town. M C Sanders and Jesse J Jones of Long Beach arrived to haul drill tools and machinery. Engine has been set and piping from the Colorado River is being hauled out for water supply, about 8 000 feet away, with spudding planned by mid fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Sanders
Colorado
J B Nalls Murder Case On Trial At Eastland This Week
J B Nalls charged with murder was called in district court at Eastland on Tuesday. He previously faced the same charge about three years earlier, received a three year sentence which was reversed by the court of appeals. San Saba residents T A Murray G A Walters W N Ellis E Simmons Hugh Miller and Mrs J B Nalls attend as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalls
Eastland
Court of Appeals
San Saba
T. A. Murray
G. A Walters
W. N. Ellis
E. ©. Simmons
Hugh Miller
J. B. Nalls
Pecan Growers to Meet in Austin in June
J W White, president of the Texas Pecan Growers Association, calls a June 13 14 meeting in Austin to discuss marketing for this year’s crop and aim to enroll more members. The Brownwood organizers cited inconvenient rail links prompting Austin as the venue. George Kinard of Arkansas visited his daughter Mrs R A Hill and reported favorable crop conditions there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason News
J. W. White
Texas Pecan Growers Association
Brownwood
Austin
Von
White
George Kinard
Arkansas
R. A. Hill
Wallace
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S. Bridge ST
E. DP. J. Peters
Presbyterian Revival
Dr. Hall of Houston
Church of Christ Revival
Videer
Alicer Brady In
New York
Louis Bennison
Bennison
Johnny
Wednsday
Thursda
Mack Sennett
Norma Talmage
Romance
Doris Keene
Bebe Dantels
Jack Hoxif
Jane
Live Oak
Ducey Petroleum Company
Deen Well Toast
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