Perkins speaks for congress candidate in San Saba
T P Perkins of Mineral Wells spoke to a crowd at the court house last Saturday detailing his life from Titus county farm roots to a Palo Pinto county law practice. He champions Prohibition, state rights, tariff for revenue, federal debt repayment, and reform of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank including salary limits. he vows to serve common people if elected.
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San Saba
T. P. Perkins
Mineral Wells
Court House
Perkins
Titus County
Texas
University of Texas
Palo Pinto County
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Banking System
Dallas Bank
Congress
Dallas
Rev Marshall Heads to Southwestern University Summer School
Rev C E Marshall pastor of the First Methodist church left Tuesday to attend the summer School of Theology at Southwestern University. He will be away about two weeks with Rev J T H Miller filling the pulpit during his absence. Marshall travels to church schools each summer to stay current with church programs and may return on short notice if pastoral needs arise. A A Wallace of Rough Creek was thrown from a horse early Wednesday and was brought to town for medical care with injuries not yet deemed fatal.
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C. E. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Southwestern University
J. T. H. Miller
Methodist Church
Bro. Marshall
A. A. Wallace
Rough Creek
Visitors from New Mexico and Dallas Stop by in Town
Miss Nada Hinyard and Vivian Nell Skaggs visit Mrs. Clif ford F. Jackson in Dallas this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Pyle and child visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Edwards from Grady New Mexico.
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Nada Hinyard
Vivian Nell Skaggs
Clifford F. Jackson
Dallas
Mra
E. W. Pyle
Grady, New Mexico
R. J. Edwards
Little Girl Run Down By Automobile Tragedy in Breckenridge
Nellie Bee Linn five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Linn of Breckenridge was struck Saturday night May 26 and died almost instantly She and family had been to a moving picture show and were returning home Nellie did not see the car as she attempted to cross the street Her body was brought back to the old home for burial Funeral services were led by Rev J D Coleman pastor of the Baptist church with floral tributes expressing sympathy
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Nellie Bee
G. B. Linn
Breckenridge
Moving Picture Show
Nellie
J. D. Coleman
Baptist Church
Bend School District to Vote Building Bond
Bend school district voters will elect on Saturday June 23 to approve a $14000 bond for a new modern brick school building. John Morris named election manager. The planned building will be a handsome brick structure with modern conveniences for local children.
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Bend
John Morris
Bermuda Onions Grow Very Fine At Cherokee
Bermuda onions grown on Carl Johnson farm in Salt Branch near Cherokee are showcased in the News Office. John son toured town and teased the editor about being hungry. Along with onions the farmer has cane seed, corn, and cotton thriving after good rains. Sheep on the farm graze as the crop spreads.
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Carl Johnson
Salt Branch
Cherokee
Johnson
Eastern Star Installs Officers for New Year
The Q E S Chapter installed officers Tuesday night for the year ahead. Nora Walker was named worthy matron with W A Smith as worthy patron. Other officers include Lula Smith secretary Lucy Winkle treasurer Lucy Walker conductress Jennie Hall Walker associate conductress Lillie Johnson marshal Kris Martin Ruth Lila Morris Esther Lavera Chadwick Martha Pauline Morris Electra John Zack Millikan warder Estelle Pierce sentinel W F Sullivan and daughter Mary accompanied by a note on absence. Mary left for California to spend the summer. Attorney Jas H Baker attended district court in Burnet earlier in the week.
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Q. E. S. Chapter
Nora Walker
W. A. Smith
Lula Smith
Lucy Winkle
Lucy Walker
Corductress
Jennie Hall Walker
Lillie Johnson
Marshall
Kris Martin
Ruth
Lila Morris
Esther
Lavera Chadwick
Martha
Pauline Morrison
Electra
John Zack Millican
Warder
Estelle Pierce
Sentinel
A New Moving Picture Show for San Saba
H Ford Taylor of Brady has leased the B T Rich building on Wallace Street west of the Masonic, with a crew remodeling this week to install modern picture equipment. An experienced showman, Taylor cites San Saba as a growing town and has gone to Houston to buy a full up-to-date machine and latest equipment for a second local theater.
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H. Ford Taylor
Brady
B. T. Rich
Wallace Street
Masonic
Mr. Taylor
San Saba
Houston
E L Rector Suffers Stroke of Paralysis
Hon E L Rector a longtime San Saba attorney suffered a light stroke of paralysis on Monday. The family physician treated him and he is reported much improved by Wednesday. Hugh Henry accompanied Mrs Henry to Waco for Baylor University summer school enrollment.
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E. L. Rector
San Saba
Rector
Hugh Henry
Mrs Henry
Waco
Baylor University
Places For Holding Singing Convention Changed This Week
The News reports a change in venue for the singing convention. Saturday night events move to the Baptist church basement while Sunday meetings shift to the Exhibit Hall at Fair Grounds Park. A Sunday dinner will be served under the park shade trees. all are invited.
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Baptist Church
Fair Grounds Park
Grisham Announces Congress Candidacy in District Race
Hon R N Grisham of Eastland with Mr Payne toured San Saba over the weekend and announced candidacy for Congress to succeed Thos L Blanton who moves to the Senate. Grisham, a lawyer with wide acquaintance, will run an active campaign visiting every corner of the district.
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R. N. Grisham
Eastland
Payne
San Saba
Congress
Thos. L. Blanton
Senate
Grisham
Congressman Blanton
Misses Enter University Summer School in Austin
Misses Clara Pridgeon and Nellie Oliver traveled to Austin on Sunday to enroll in the University summer school starting Monday.
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Clara Pridgeon
Nellie Oliver
Austin
University
University trio home for summer vacation visit
Robt Rich of the State University John Mac Alexander and Miss Lois Burnham of John Tarleton College are home for the annual summer vacation.
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Robt. Rich
the State University
John Mac Alexander
Lois Burnham
John Tarleton College
One San Saba Farmer Makes Home Happy
A southern Cherokee County farm near Cherokee illustrates a strict live at home model. Dudley Battle and spouse run dairy cattle sheep poultry and crops selling eggs cream berries and pork to support a seven person household. The portfolio includes 7 cows 150 sheep 40 turkeys 200 peach trees and a productive orchard.
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East Texas
Beaumont
Cherokee
Dudley Battle
Joseph Cowan Plans Europe Tour This Summer
Joseph Cowan arrives home from the University of Missouri and will sail from Montreal on June 21 for a two month tour of continental Europe. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W D Cowan, editors of the San Saba Star, and is gaining a reputation as a student and writer.
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Joseph Cowan
University of Missouri
Joseph
Montreal
Canada
Europe
W. D. Cowan
San Saba Star
San Saba High School Supt to Join State Education Dept
G L Huckaby superintendent of San Saba High School will spend two months this summer in Austin with the State Department of Education working with the department of rural high schools to gain experience and assist with rural program.
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G. L. Huckaby
San Saba High School
Austin
State Department of Education
Department of Rural High Schools
New San Saba Hotel Ed. Preview Opens Soon
Workmen complete finishings on the New San Saba Hotel as Jack Lane vows to stay until opening. Doors are expected next week with a opening dance and reception to follow in the ensuing week. The News will publish a Special New Hotel Edition next week priced at five cents, with copies available by request.
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San Saba
Jack Lane
San Saba News
Withdrawal from Lieutenant Governor race by W A Smith
W A Smith announces he did not file with the State Chairman of the Democratic party and withdraws from the lieutenant governor race. He cites unfavorable chances, time demands, and costs, thanking supporters and expressing lasting appreciation for their friendship and confidence. He hopes to repay kindness in the future.
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Democratic Party
W. A. Smith
Mrs Cecil Smith Rushed To Temple Hospital
Mrs Cec il Smith was taken to Temple sanitarium Thursday night and remained between life and death through Friday. An emergency transfusion from her brother Bob Taylor likely saved her life. Cecil and her mother were with her. reports say she is responding to treatment.
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Cecil B. Smith
Temple
Mr. Smith
H. H. Taylor
Clarence Gosch
W. A. Smith
Bill Smith
Bob Taylor
Cecil
Bill Owens Enters Plumbing and Tin Business
Bill Owens resigns from Bodkin and Little Hardware and Furniture after about four years. He partners with Steve Ballew in a plumbing and tin business and invites friends to visit at the new stand.
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Bill Owens
Bodkin & Little Harware
Steve Ballew
Oglesby Visits Siblings Longtime Separations Mentioned
W R Oglesby of Mills County was in San Saba Saturday after a stay in Breckenridge. He planned to visit a sister in Mississippi, whom he has not seen since leaving the state about 41 years ago.
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W. R. Oglesby
Mills County
San Saba
Breckenridge
Mississippi
Peo
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Bermuda
Eastern Star
Jas, H. Baker
Burnet
Rich
Thos. E. Milholland
Church of Christ Revival
Mr. Battle
Mrs. Cecil Smith
Temple Hospital
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