Work Clearing Highway No 81 Starts
Work of setting back fences for clearing and grubbing the right of way along Highway No 81 south of town began Tuesday. Two crews reposition fences to fit the new survey while Commissioner Hugh Miller and Commissioner Dennis Dean supervise crews at county line and town limits. Labor funded by RFC with local unemployed used, no outside labor employed. project managed by I Childwick county maintenance superintendent.
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Pecan
Hugh Miller
Dennis Dean
RFC
Ale Ly
Leo Ehlinger
Wes
Childwick County
Hj Maintenance
Hereford Cattle Shipment From Gill Ranch Texas to Mississippi
One of the largest shipments of registered Poll Hereford cattle in Texas is being sent to J. J. Newman & Son of Bude Mississippi. The consignment includes 80 bulls and 10 heifers noted for excellent breeding. Gill Ranch at Wion Texas is led by Mr. Gill, a prominent Polled Hereford breeder and father of Charlie Gill. Accompanying the purchasers were James Harrison and C. If Crawford of Meadville Mississippi, with Harrison serving as county Agricultural Agent. He notes a campaign against scrub bulls in Franklin County and that 35 registered sires have been placed with cattlemen there, many raised on Gill Ranch.
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Texas
WY. Gil
Gill
Wion
J. J. Newman & Son
Bude
Mississippi
Franklin County
Charlie Gill
San Saba
United States
Miss
Palace Theatre To Present Benefit Show For Fire Boys
The Palace Theatre will show a benefit picture featuring the famous star E. Brown to aid the volunteer firemen. The event runs Thursday and Friday of next week with proceeds supporting the five local boys, and the theatre invites generous patronage from townspeople.
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Palace Theatre
Foe E. Brown
Palace
Former Pastor's Wife Operated On In Temple Hospital
San Saba friends learn Mrs Dennis Macune, wife of former First Methodist pastor Rev Macune, is convalescing at home in Austin after a major operation at Temple hospital on May 17. Macune now serves Hyde Park Methodist in Austin. local people send best wishes. H. H. Onstat of Georgetown arrived last week as federal crop loans supervisor for 10 Hill County counties. Mrs C J Malloy and Junior are visiting Mrs Big Conner in Dallas this week.
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Dennis Macune
Austin
Temple Hospital
Rev. Macune
First Methodist Church
San Baba
Bro. Macune
Hyde Park Methodist Church
H.H. Onstat
Georgetown
Onstat
C. J. Malloy
Junior
Mrs. Big Conner
Dallas
Methodist Baptist Ball Clubs in a Neck to Neck Run
The Methodist and Baptist Sunday Schools play weekly games with first strings out Tuesday and Friday evenings and second teams on Monday and Thursday. The Methodists won nine to nothing last Friday, while the Baptists were defeated in good fashion Monday. Fans enjoy the second string games as the first stringers push for strong plays. The play is recreational, and the town misses the tilts if they are not seen.
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Methodist
Baptist
Methodists
Baptists
Brady Jubilee Xcursion Set for June 20 in Brady
Brady citizens and boosters with multiple autos and the band will travel to San Saba in the forenoon on Tuesday June 2 to give a hearty welcome. Secretary of the Chamber pledges early greeting and coordinated arrangements for the event. The Jubilee spans July 3 4 and 5, with plans announced for the three day celebration.
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San Saba
Degones
The
Champetings Erce
Nepean Fae Papc
Legislature Quits and Judge Dean Reflects on Tax Cuts
The Texas Legislature adjourned after the longest session in state history. Judge Dean, representing McCulloch, San Saba and adjacent counties, says he acted with a clear conscience, voting for economies and opposing new bureaus and commissions to avoid new taxes. He predicts no special session will be needed if the $20 million state bond issue is approved in August.
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Texas
Jon
Dean
McCulloch
Pasadi
San Saba
Playground Ball Diamond to Be Lighted Across Town
Plans move forward to illuminate the playground diamond on the Dofflemyer field south of the depot with two large lights. Uncle Dave Chadwick cleaned the area, receiving thanks from players and fans. The effort, supported by Methodist and Baptist groups, aims to boost town recreation and sunlit enjoyment.
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Dave Chadwick
Suntsk
Pecan Tree Now Bearing First Crop of Walnuts
A brief item notes a pecan tree in David Kusgell’s yard in town has fruited this spring, producing several perfectly formed black walnuts.
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David Kusgell
Trot Line Law Not Charged In Odd Ruling
An unusual ruling leaves the line law uncharged in a case involving San Baba and related repeats. Officials warn against misinterpretation while emphasizing restraint.
Camp Billy Gibbons Scout Camp Opens Soon
Camp Billy Gibbons will host about 150 Scouts weekly with horseback riding pack hikes and horsemanship led by Scout master Elvis Brown of San Saba. A new road to camp should be completed by camp time with repairs to the Mess Hall and a 35.50 weekly fee.
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Andy
Elvis Brown
San Saba
Brown
Hubbert Recounts Early San Saba Frontier History
W I Hubbert recalls a mound near San Saba where diggers found five human skulls six horse remains silver bullets beads and Indian artifacts suggesting buried relics of early days and possible immense county treasures. A packing list for travelers follows with clothing toiletries and camping gear.
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W. I. Hubbert
Mr. Hubbert
San Saba
All Star Ball Game at Lampasas and San Saba
The San Saba all-star team sponsored by the Lions Club played in Lampasas under night lights, trailing 8 to 6 after eight innings before a ninth inning rally. San Saba fans estimated 1000 to 1500 in attendance. A return game will be held Friday at six in San Saba with free admission and townwide encouragement to attend.
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San Saba
Lions Club
Lampasas
Woman Is Charged In Fatal Shooting At Neal Community
Sheriff Doran responded to Neal community on a Wednesday evening to a reported shooting. They found Raymond Lewis dead from a gunshot wound. Mrs Russell Deavers was charged with murder and jailed after an examining trial was waived. Bond set at 3000 left the defendant free pending October grand jury.
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Doran
Neal
N. H. Sellan
Russie Deavers
Fred Bolinger
Raymond Lewis
J. K. Rector
Russell Deavers
West Texas Pecan Growers Meet in Brownwood Soon
The West Texas Pecan Growers Association schedules a summer meeting in Brownwood. Committee members and attendees include Lucis maid of Brownwood and other members from the region.
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West Texas
Brownwood
Lucis Maid
Tarantula Found Near McConnell Street Work Site
A garbled report notes a tarantula discovery around the McConnell Street sidewalk project. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing operations and daily mornings activity at the site.
Plum Crop Exhibit At River Bend Farm
W. J. Millican, proprietor of River Bend Farm, sent in a fine display to the News Office. A limb from a plum tree held 27 plums, eight inches long, all perfectly formed and ripening to a rich yellow flavor.
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W. J. Millican
River Bend Farm
Wolfe, manager of the theatre, inquiring
The report notes Wolfe, manager of the theatre, inquiring about operations and expressing a polite tone amid ongoing discussions.
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E Wolfe
Resignation of Local Federal Crop Loan Agent D W Sherrill
D W Sherrill has resigned as the local supervisor for the federal crop loan program in this district. He plans to settle in the county to engage in ranching, saying his open straightforward dealings have earned the confidence and good wishes of the people.
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D. W. Sherrill
Sherrill
Joseph Cowan Joins Standard Oil of Chicago
A message to his mother says Joseph Cowan will leave June 11 to accept an assistant publicity manager post for Standard Oil in Chicago. He has taught journalism at Texas Christian University for three years after graduating from Columbia University.
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Joseph Cowan
Amélia Cowan
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Joseph
Texaa
Christian University
Columbia University
New Front Carroll Grocery Store on West Side Square
Workmen began Monday under contractor John Patterson to remove the old stone front of the J. W. Carroll grocery building at West Side Square. The steel girder lies on the ground and a modern plate glass front will be installed to brighten the storefront.
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John Patterson
J. W. Carroll Grocery
Barker Urquhart and Barker Tie in Glodthwaite Wedding
W B Urquhart and Polly Barker wed in Glodthwaite on May 31. The groom’s late father was county sheriff, and he served years in the U S Marines with China service. Polly Barker owns the White Front Beauty Shop and the couple receive many congratulatory wishes.
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W. B. Urquhart
Polly Barker
Glodthwaite
W. B. Jr
U. S. Marines
China
White Front
San Saba Masons Elect Officers
San Saba Masons elected officers at the regular meeting held Saturday night. The new slate includes Jimie Rags as warden, R. W. Burleson as treasurer, A. Woods as secretary, and others to be installed at the next regular meeting in early July.
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San Saba Masons
San’ Saba Masonic
Satoda
Jimie Ragswarden
W. Burleson
Fond ‘Urer
A. Woods
Secratary
Tiler
San Saba considers gas supply talks with Brownwood officials
Messrs Shaw Williams and Lot of Brownwood meet San Saba City Council Monday to discuss providing natural gas for all purposes. Franchises already agreed by Goldthwaite and Lampasas as discussions extend east from Bri D Lampasas. Commissioner Dofflemyer is cautious while Mayor McConnell and Commissioner Burleson favor proceeding if franchise terms and gas rates are settled.
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Messrs
Shaw, Williams
Lot
Brownwood
Mondaiy
San Saba
Thes
Lampasas
Goldthwaite
Dofflemyer
Isderstood
Seary
Junior Legion Baseball Here for Two Days in San Saba
The junior American Legion team from San Angelo visits San Saba for two games this Thursday at 5 30 p m and Friday at 3 30 p m at Fair Park. The San Angelo squad reached the state finals last year and is described as fast and strong, promising exciting baseball for local players.
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American Legion
San Angelo
San Saba
Fair Park
Trial Of Christ Discussed In Men's Bible Class
Attorney N C Walker will discuss the trial of Christ from a legal viewpoint at the First Methodist church Men’s Bible Class next Sunday at 9 45. The lecture will cover judicial procedure and is open to all men in town.
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N. C. Walker
First Methodist Church
Editor Reveals Unfailing Way To Gain Wealth
Athens Tenn May 81 The Athens Post Athenian opens its editorial claiming a retired editor built a $100,000 fortune after 80 years in newspapers. The secret cited blends strict honesty, unyielding duty, and economy, lightly noting inheritance from a deceased uncle of $98,600.
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Athens
Tenn
The
Athens (Tenn
Post
Athenian
Sheriff Arrests Two In Cattle Theft Case
Sheriff Doran arrested Floyd Lloyd Bates living fifteen miles west of town on Monday for cattle theft. Both men posted $500 bonds and were released to await the next grand jury action.
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Doran
Floyd Lloyd Bates
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