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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
9
The News invites readers and residents to tour its new office Saturday morning from 8 to 11. The event marks the launch of a subscription campaign and gift distribution. Attendees can meet every department and see the modern printing press and type setting.
The Ruf Nex Sunday School Class of men and young men from the Methodist Church held a river outing at Moore Crossing near town. Families joined the picnic as about 20 chickens were reportedly spirited away from a barbecue setup. The pastor Rev W L Sherman and others were credited with overseeing the meal and the class elected officials for future barbecues. Mr and Mrs H B Clark of Austin are visiting relatives and enjoying summer vacation.
W A Everett is the new Gulf Refining Co agent in San Saba County succeeding Jimmie Hildreath who has served five months there. Hildreath remains with the company in San Angelo. Bud Everett, known in San Saba, has run the Gulf Service Station for six years and earns a company promotion. He invites locals to call for any service.
The article notes a period of heavy rain beginning Friday night and continuing into Saturday with 1.25 inches in town and heavier totals in other areas. Algerita, Rough Creek, and Chappel communities saw flooding Monday night, with McMillin reporting 1.5 to 2 inches and Bend at half an inch. May totals reached 9.40 inches, June 1.25 inches, and five months 12.76 inches.
W. (Super) Nance, long time with Milk Chevrolet, accepted a position with M. R. Weartht Ford Sales and Service. Nance is well known in the trade territory for his nine years with Milk Chevrolet.
S L Kirk sells the Chevrolet sales and service business to Frank Robinson of La Mesa and S C Hill of Lubbock. Robinson becomes business manager, moves to town, and invites old customers to visit at the same San Saba stand while integrating into the community.
George J. Gray of Cherokee celebrated his ninety sixth birthday last Saturday June 6. He attended a county celebration in his honor and remains a leading ranch owner in San Saba County since arriving in 1860. He oversees ranch interests, visits his children and relatives, and spends ten days each summer camping on the San Saba river with friends. His daughter Mrs Flora Melton is his constant companion.
Tv conference with Supt Campbell reports the state engineer offers 8181 in aid instead of 4500 if the bond issue passes by a large majority. No new tax. the school board may transfer funds from maintenance to cover the project. A 3 percent government loan would back the 18000 plan. Location clarified as northwest corner of the Grammar School campus between the grammar and high school.
Local wool sales exceed 400000 pounds with most bought in San Saba county and some shipped from other points. J T McConnell reports over 215000 pounds of mohair sold this season. prices mostly 20 to 25 cents. About 80 percent of the wool in the area has been sold, and over 100000 more pounds are expected. T W McEneely visits Llano for a family reunion honoring pioneer mother Mia J W McEneely of Cherokee. 42 attendees.
Eugene Hicks, son of Mr and Mrs Will Hicks of the Colony, was seriously hurt Monday afternoon when the horse he rode reared and fell backward pinning him. Doctors found internal injuries and he was rushed to Temple hospital where he was reported resting well, though the full extent remained unclear.
W. W. Wilkerson, San Saba County Highway Engineer, announced last week that work should have started on Highway 51 north of San Saba. The project will reuse the old route, cost about 24000 dollars, run eight months at roughly 4000 dollars monthly, and employ local labor under State supervision and equipment from the State Highway Department.
Mrs. Virta Yarborough Prescott, daughter of Ben W. Yarborough of Santa Anna, died at Carlsbad New Mexico on May 28 1935. She was born December 3 1907 in Richland Springs and buried beside her mother. Surviving are husband Buck Prescott father and other relatives. Funeral held at the Baptist church with Rev Ramsour and others assisting. Relatives came from several towns including Coroza Christi San Antonio San Saba and Fort Worth for the services.
The San Saba News promotes a large gift election with prizes including a 1935 Ford Tudor and a 1935 Chevrolet Coach, plus cash prizes and a 10 percent commission. It urges immediate participation, promising higher returns now than later and announcing plans to publish candidate lists soon.
The San Saba County Singing Convention will be held in the high school auditorium next Saturday night and Sunday. The event is described as the biggest convention yet and invites all to attend and join in the singing with Sunday attendees asked to bring dinner for a day-long event.
Hotel San Saba expresses gratitude to the people of San Saba Texas after three months of management. The notice invites locals to make the hotel their headquarters and enjoy the lobby, rest rooms, coffee shop, banquet rooms, and spa cious lobby. Food in the coffee shop is highlighted as excellent.
The Eastern Star Chapter No. 191 installed officers Tuesday night for the ensuing year with W. A. Smith as installing officer and Mrs. Etta Ringgold as installing Marshal. Regularly installed officers include Mrs. Belle Bross W M Nellie Bele Smith A M W A Smith Wo Pj Frank Hendrick A P Mra Bethel Wilson secretary Miss Lucy Walker treas Mrs Addie Low Cond Mrs Willie Bob Owen A Ci Mrs Salle Arbeiger chaplin Mra Lillie Johnson marshal Mrs Etta Ringgold Ada Mrs Jewel Edwards Ruth Mrs Lula Smith warden Mrs Bessie Deas sentinel Mrs John Zack Owen Esth er Mrs Lucille Lebetter Martha Mrs Mary Lewis Cameron Beleta. Dick Jackson returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Young in Fort Worth.
Timmins to head a national housing campaign in San Saba under the National Better Housing Program. The effort, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to inform property owners about low cost loans for repairs and improvements, with the goal of maximizing benefits from the National Housing Act.
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