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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
4
The church advertises Sunday School and morning worship with a sermon by the pastor, followed by Young People's Society. Evening worship at 8 30 features another sermon. Also includes a call to have eyes tested by Dr Berry with updated glasses equipment. 23 ix
See us for prices on eggs at Mayhew Produce Company offering fresh eggs and related produce.
San Saba county farms are to be included in a statewide study by a utilities company to gather data on the cost and returns of electrically equipped farm homes and plants. Claude Strickland and J B Cooper visited San Saba to implement the project, noting diversification and electricity as a new agricultural advancement. Also note: LINDBERGH at Majestic Monday and Tuesday with admission 10c and 25c.
In a letter to The News San Saba Texas officials claim Houston can house thirty thousand daily during the Democratic National Convention starting June 26. They note apartments private homes hotels and tourist camps with space for up to 30 000 daily and 8 000 car capacity at existing camps with more under construction. Rooms priced 2 to 6 dollars with advance reservations urged via the Democratic Building Houston housing committee.
Texas A and M Extension offers the sixth annual South Texas Short Course at Medina Hereford Ranch in Bexar county. July 18 to 20, in a pecan and live oak grove near the Medina River 18 miles west of San Antonio, two miles south of Castroville Road.
Intestinal worm trouble is the worst pest you have to contend with with your turkeys. Use Barnes Worm Emulsion and get rid of the worms Mayhew Produce Co.
Jim Chowning a well known stock man in this section was found dead in bed Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs E B O Bannon where he lived He suffered a severe flu attack last spring and never fully recovered He enjoyed a hearty supper and talked with the family Sunday night and retired early On Monday morning he failed to arise and was found dead with hands folded over his chest Funeral services were held at the residence and the body shipped to Tallihina Oklahoma for interment He was born February 2 1864 and was past 64 years old He leaves a second wife of Chicago and two children Mrs John Wear of Mangum Oklahoma and Willie Chowning of Lometa
A two day show at the Majestic features Col. Chas A Lidbergh and Hope Hamilton in The Call of the Sea. Pathe News is shown with admission priced at 10 or 25 cents.
The News announces six candidate rallies in June: Post Oak Grove June 12 Tuesday night Holt June 15 Friday night Bowser June 19 Tuesday night Locker June 22 Friday night Neal June 26 Tuesday night Fairview June 29 Friday night. Also check Majestic for chapters 1 and 2 of Heroes of the Wild this Friday.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Jim Chowning. Special thanks for the beautiful flowers and for the support from friends. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. E. B. O’Banon, Mrs. Sanford Huffstetler, Willie Chowning, and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Crain.
Mr and Mrs G B Linn and family express heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness sympathy and flowers shown after the death and funeral of their baby girl Nellie Belle, cherishing memories of the kindness.
Myrna Fey appears in the Punetuerian scene on Stale Street Sidle wearing a striking red teinted ensemble. Miss Loy completes the look with red and white Deauville sandals a white touch on a white hat and a two shade red and white underarm bag.
Mason Chamber of Commerce and County Agent W S Marshall with A and M Extension Service announce a three day livestock Short Course from June 12 to 14. District meet includes all local counties with lectures demonstrations and livestock judging contests. Camping facilities provided and 4 H members and parents invited to attend and camp.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church announces a zone program at the San Saba church next Monday June 11 from 1 30 to 5 30 p m Churches from surrounding towns will send representatives and all church members are invited to attend the program.
Martha Frances Williams marries James Fearn Rosborough Jr on June 3 1928 in Bryan Texas. Rosborough formerly San Saba County Agent and now heads a department at A and M College. friends in San Saba extend congratulations.
Mr and Mrs W W Holman tour Kentucky and the east on a 1928 vacation sending a postcard to the News. The note praises the races and Kentucky scenery, mentions leaving for Virginia, and cites Lexington and the Lafayette Hotel as part of the Blue Grass horse world hub.
The Revival Meeting at the Church of Christ on Wallace Street San Saba Texas runs June 5 to 17 with services at 10 am and 8 15 pm Evangelist Milholland Vernon Texas described as a veteran preacher with broad experience He recently concluded a successful Denison Texas meeting The outreach stresses Bible study and respectful conduct led by local minister Brother Clem W Hoover inviting townspeople and visiting guests to attend and stay through June 17
Farmers urged to start using Barnes Worm Emulsion today as a preventive measure for turkeys to avoid illness and boost health. The ad emphasizes proactive care over cures and targets poultry producers seeking better flock protection.
Mr and Mrs J F Giles of Dallas have returned home after visiting their sister Mrs Marjorie Molloy in San Saba.
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