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San Saba News

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

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Ex-students A and M College Banquet Planned

Arrangements for the first local ex students banquet of A and M College are nearly complete. The event, a fish and squirrel barbecue, will be held next Thursday at Fair Grounds Park with the pavilion prepared and lit. Executives include R. W. Burleson as president and Fred Brison Worth Doran and W. M. Moore as entertainment committee. Dana Bibles and Ke Ashburn will speak. music and yells are planned. the banquet may become an annual event.

A. & M. College Fair Grounds R. W. Burleson Fred Brison Worth Doran W.M. Moore Dana Bibles A. & M. Idol Ke Ashburn Ex-Students Association

Old San Saba School Photo Sparks Neighborhood Memories

Mrs Joe Hamrick found eight rare relics including a 19th century San Saba public school photograph. The image shows teachers and pupils from years ago, with many familiar faces now passed on. Names in the group include Prof. W. W. Higgins, Worth Hart, Lamar Lidstone, Prentiss Gregg, Matt Allison, and others as former classmates and residents across the state.

Joe Hamrick San Saba Mitch Johnson Harmtck W. W. Higgins Higgins Emmett Kelley Baylor Estep Jim Gunter Lerner Harris Jove Johnson Newt Estep Tom Yoo Angus Bailey Whitt Longley Elton Hayden Jim Burns Frank Allison Freeman Duggan Richard Burleson Lamar Lidstone Frank Vatan E. CG. Simmons Susie Lewis Love Jones Matilda Burns Jimmie Cofflemyer Matt Allison Pickens Anderson Edward

San Saba Masons Visit Richland Springs Lodge Night

San Saba Masons attended a lodge evening in Richland Springs last Saturday with worshipful master R. C. Sloan district deputy Arch Woods and members G. L. Huckaby B. R. Alison Jas H Baker Homer Bryant W. L. White Fred Brison W. M. Darley B. T. Rich and E. Y. Letbetter among those listed.

Richland Springs San Saba R. C. Sloan San Saba Lodge Arch Woods G. L. Huckaby B. R. Alison Jas. H.baker Homer Bryant W. L. White Fred. Brison W. M. Darley B. T. Rich E. Y. Letbetter

Agricultural Short Course and Fruit School Program

Northwest and Shiloh host a two day program on June 12 and June 18 starting at 9:00 a.m. General assembly at the school house with talks on insect pests, disease of the orchard, soil conservation, use of fertilizers and cover crops, fruit product utilization, and spraying techniques led by Extension Service personnel A L Swallow and A K Short. Afternoon sessions cover home spray preparation, pruning demonstrations, and other orchard issues with Bennie Campbell leading women's discussions.

Northwest Shiloh General Assembly School House A. L. Swallow A. K. Short A. & M. College Bennie Campbell Holcomb Orchard Barnett Orchard

Cherokee educator named Jarrell school superintendent

P E Dickerson of Cherokee has been elected superintendent of the Jarrell school in Williamson county, with Mrs Dickerson named principal. A Cherokee native and graduate of Cherokee Junior College, he has eight of the past nine years in Cherokee as student or teacher.

PE. Dickerson Jarrell Williamson County Dickerson Mr. Dickerson Cherokee Junior College State Normals Cherokee

Hearson Illness and Visits In San Saba Area

A San Saba society column notes C. H. Hearson formerly of San Saba now in Galveston and in critical condition at John Sealy Hospital. The item also lists relatives and visitors including W. F. White and children from Rockdale, S. E. W. Hudson, Uncle Buck Chamberlain, Mary Sweeney, Mrs J C Swenney and son John Gilbert, Mrs Eugene Byrd and Jack, Mrs J T Baker of Fort Worth, Miss Rena Harris visiting Grace Young and Sara Moore, and J P McCaskill and family planning a Dallas Fort Worth Mineral Wells trip. It mentions G T Archer selling Hall business and moving toward Eldorado, plus Clay Hagen visiting Bethel community.

San Saba C. H Fly) Hearson Galveston Hearson John Sealey W Hospital Mrs. W. FE .White Rockdale S. E. W. Hudson J. G. Swenney John Gilbert San Simon Arizona Buck Chamberlain Mary Sweeney Rena Harris Brownwood Grace Young Sara Moore

San Saba High School Class of 34 Commencement

Commencement week at San Saba High School honors the Class of 34. The service began at the Methodist church with Rev. C E Marshall delivering a Esther text sermon to a packed crowd. Dr S E Chandler will give the class address at a Friday night ceremony in the new high school auditorium. Miss Nannie Duke Beaumont is valedictorian and Miss Lillian McCoury salutatorian.

San Saba High School Methodist Church Mmes G. A. Wilson C. B. Mosley Mines Wilson Mosley H. D. Chadwick R. G. Halden S. E. Chandler D. D Nannie Duke Beaumont Lillian McCoury

Eastern Star Installs Officers

The local Eastern Star chapter installed officers at the regular meeting Tuesday night with Mrs. W. A. Martin as installing officer. New roster includes Mrs. Jim Beaumont as worthy matron and W. A. Smith as worthy patron, with multiple correspondingly titled officers and visitors from Brownwood Austin and Mountain View, California attending.

Order of the Eastern Star W. A. Martin T. Jones Jim’ Beaumont W. A. Smith Belle Taylor Susie Simmons Nora Walker Lula Smith Lucy Walker Lillie ‘Johnson Bertha Jones Vera Dean Ethel Wilson Ada Florence Edwards Ruth Ora Sessions Esther Williebell Gosch Martha Jennie Hall Walker Electa Grace Henry M. H. Sessions Sentinel Effie Fentress Brownwood Frances Petty Austin P. E. Taylor Mountain View California

Uncle Dick Sullivan Comes to Town

The town welcomed Uncle Dick Sullivan back Saturday after a fever kept him away for over a week. Pliny Armour, home from Burleson College, was voted Senior class president and popular, plans to join SMU next year.

Dick Sullivan Pliny Armour Burleson College Southern Methodist University Pliny SM. U

San Saba Beats Llano 9 to 1 In Baseball Clash

The San Saba Pecan Buds defeated Llano 9 to 1 on Sunday afternoon in front of a crowded grandstand. San Saba pitcher Terry Walker starred as the home team built a strong lead. Llano committed seven errors and managed only six hits. Next Sunday at 2 30 p m the Pecan Buds host Copperas Cove for another top class game.

Lisno Baseball Tem San Saba Terry Walker Llano San Saba Pecan Buds Copperas Cove

San Saba Plans Banquet For State Game Commissioner

Will Entertain Game Commissioner Turner E Hubby in San Saba on Saturday and Sunday June 6 and 7 with a fish fry banquet in the San Saba Club room. Judge J R Smith accompanies Hubby. Judge W V Dean presides. speeches by Mayor Burleson Hubby and Smith. They arrive from Mason mid Saturday afternoon.

F. B. Hall San Saba Izank Walton League Geo. Horton Chamber of Commerce Turner E. Hubby Brady Izaak Walton League of America Hubby J. R. Smith Game Department W. V. Dean Burleson Judge Smith Mason

Judge Allison's Children Visit Old Home

J Edlin Allison, Austin Allison and Miss Edith Allison of Breckenridge visited the old home near town last week to see their parents. J E Allison is a rising oil belt lawyer and the latter son holds a position with the First National Bank of Breckenridge. Edith is a stenographer for her lawyer uncle's firm.

Edlin Allison Austin Allison Edith Allison Breckenjridge J. E. Allison First National Bank of

Cattle Shipments Going on This Week

J H Burk has shipped cattle to market this week with six cars on Monday and two more on Wednesday from near town. Other local movements include visits by E T Neal deputy game warden and wife to San Angelo and a Izaak Walton League chapter planning, plus regional travel by Dr Berry and son to Brownwood for Daniel Baker College graduation events.

J. H. Burk Sprag Fort Worth E. T. Neal San Angelo Mr. Neal Mrs. Neal Izaak Walton League of America C. Berry Johnnie Brownwood Daniel Baker , College Louisa Berry

Mayor Burleson Featured On Aggie Front Page

The Texas Aggie printed a full writeup praising R. W. Burleson, class of 1895, San Saba mayor, banker, and Aggie club leader. It highlights his early football ties, long service to the A M College spirit, and the San Saba Club’s promising start under his presidency, with local officials Brison and Doran noted.

Burleson Texas Aggie Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas R. W. Burleson C” Co Aggie Texas San Saba Club F. R. Brison San Saba W. R. Doran W. M. Moore A. & M. Spirit

Live Oak School Names E E Pierce Next Year Superintendent

Prof E E Pierce elected superintendent of Live Oak public schools for next year. He has taught in rural schools and in China for two to three years and is noted for organizing club activities and athletics. Local residents commend securing his services.

E. EB. Pierce Live Oak Pierce China

Willie's Maid Wins Race at Wilmore Track

Willie's Maid, a two year old filly, won the four and a half furlong heat at Wilmore in Cleveland. The Wilmore participants ran two races with her taking first in one and finishing others.

Wilmore Cleveland Ohio Willie’s Maid

Moved Into New Home by T. C. Henry Family

T. C. Henry and family moved into a new bungalo built on the site of their recently burned dwelling. Ol iver Harkey and family from Tulsa visited Mrs. T. Y. Elton and relatives. Mrs. E. A. Martin visited her parents in Bethel. Jack Bentley and family visited J. Hamrick. G. A. Morrow of Houston visits San Saba.

T. C. Henry Oliver Harkey Tulsa Oklahoma T. Y. Elton G. A. Morrow Houston Mrs. I. D. Morrow San Saba

Pecan Growers Meet in Mason to Run Three Days

The Texas Pecan Growers Association schedules a three day state convention in Mason starting Tuesday June 16 with a full program of speakers on pecan varieties, budding, extension work, marketing, and cooperative selling. Field tours, dinners, and a closing election of officers mark the event with Texas and Georgia participants.

Mason Texas Pecan Growthers Association J. J. Ray John T. Banks H. G. Lucas O. S. Gray W. J. Millican Bend Texas H. H. Williamson R. 5. Miller K. G. Hess Dean E. ‘J. Kyle W. T. Moore Wm. P. Bullard Altus Georgia Youngblood Dean E. J. Kyle Lehmberg and Rothmann Groves Bissing San Antonio A. G.luccas Brownwood E. T. Neal Klingman D. F. Moore E. Harber Pecan Growers Association T. H. Ridgeway Dor W. Brown San Angelo A. J. Cotton Burnet Ellis State University

Old Veteran Visits Friends Here

D. L. Elms of Altus Oklahoma, 79, visited Mr and Mrs Young Pierce after attending the Confederate Veterans reunion in Dallas. He served as a Texas soldier on the frontier and is acquainted with frontier hardships. He is nephew of J. O'Neal and enjoys visiting this good family.

D. L. Elms Altus Oklahoma Young Pierce Dallas Mr. Elms J. W. McConnell Pap” O'Neal C. C. Colburn Texas O'Neal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alma Mater Dana Bible San Saba Masons P. E. Dickerson C. H. Hearson John Sealy Hospital Clifton Anson Hudson Eugene Byrd Master Jack of San Benito J. W. Byrd John T. Baker Fort, Worth Emma Sloan Sloan J. P. McCaskill Dallas, Fort Worth Mineral Wells G. T. Archer Hall D. S. Templeton Eldorado Mrs Clay Hagen Tahoka Joe L. Brown Bethel C. E. Marshall Eastern Star W. M. Moats Eastland County George Linn McMillin Settlement Guy Shoemake Sherman Waco Shoemake Albert Ano. W. Hickman RS. Miller Gillespie County Jack Burleson Jett Davia Hugh Miller Judge Allison T. C. Taylor Carlos W. H. Brown of Breckenridge Geo, W. Brown E. E. Pierce Live Oak School E. A. Martin Jack Bentley I. ‘Co, Jr J. Jr. Hamrick Mr. Bentley John B. Hamrick Ross BR Wolf Stephenville Fred R. Brison Frank Willman R. A Brazil Willmann Tally Groves J. W. White
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