Boy Scouts Court of Honor Honors Local Troop Members
A Monday Court of Honor at the Grammar school hall for E. L. Browns Brownwood troop awarded Star badges to Clelland Ginny Clarence Gosch Jesse McCann and Jack Crockett Merit badges to Jack Crockett Clyde Smithhart Clarence Gosch and Jesse McCann and 2nd class to Woodrow Wilson Vincent Dismuke while Clyde Smithhart earned 1st class. Visiting officials included Dan Gill and Will Talbot. Summer camp announced for July 19 with motto On to Camp Billy Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Browns
W. C. Dofflemyer
G. M. Quirl
Brownwood
H. H. Sampson
Harry Doran
W. A. Smith
Clelland Ginny
Clarence Gosch
Jesse McCann
Jack Crockett
Billy Gibbons
San Saba
Boy Scouts
Giant Rattlesnake Weighs 24 Pounds Captures Rabbit
Martin Harkey reports the Wallace community’s largest rattler of the year. In a Harkey ranch pasture the snake, length 5 feet 8 inches and 24 pounds, held a full grown cottontail in its jaws before swallowing the meal after a long, calm display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Harkey
Wallace
Harkey Ranch
Martin
Rabbit
Mrs. Ed Crawford Honored by Woodmen Circle Officials
Mrs. Ed Crawford, guardian of the local Woodmen Circle for over 19 years, received a gold emblematic pin from Supreme officers. The award cited faithful and loyal service as a local Grove officer and as assistant district officer, noting the pin symbolizes years of unselfish dedication to the Grove and the Society of Woodcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Crawford
Woodmen
Supreme Officers
Supreme Circle
Grove
Society of Woodcraft
County Singing Convention Set for Bend Next Sunday
The quarterly meeting of the County Singing Convention will be held at Bend next Saturday night and Sunday. Singers coming for the Saturday night singing will be cared for by the community. Attendees are asked to bring baskets for a basket lunch and all day singing Sunday. Miss Mary Belle Fagg has returned from Our Lady of the Lake school in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Mary Belle Fagg
Our Lady of the Lake School
San Antodlois
Judge Armstrong Opens Governor Campaign in San Saba
Judge Armstrong became the first gubernatorial candidate to speak in San Saba yesterday. He outlined his platform with the populist slogan To Hell With Wall Street and urged voters to back his reformist agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Armstrong
San Saba
Wall Street
Winners Announced Baby Beef Contest 4-H Club Members
The Richland Springs judges J. H. Hart and R. J. Powell name the top ten in the Baby Beef Contest. First place earns a free trip to the Boys Encampment at the Latte Fair. winners include Hal B. Brazeale Cherokee and Glen Knight Richland Springs with scores from 95 to 60 across production, profit, history, and community effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hart
R. J. Powell
Richland Springs
Hal B. Brazeale
Cherokee
Glen Knight
Sorell Smith
San Saba
Taylor Brothers Summer Camp Pitched at Robertson Bottom
The annual Taylor Brothers summer camp was pitched Tuesday in Robertson Bottom along the San Saba river. Reported participants include Rev. Sam D. Taylor and family of San Saba Dr. E. F. Taylor and family of Haske Prof. Gordon Taylor and family of San Marcos W. H. Carruthers and family of Rochester Thos French and family of Dallas Mrs Cecil B. Smith and daughter Caroline of El Paso. This camp is a cherished family tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Brothers
Robertson Botton
San Saba
Sam D. Taylor
F. Taylor
Haske
Gordon Taylor
San Marcos
W. H. Carruthers
Rochester
Thos
Dallas
Cecil B. Smith
Caroline
el Paso
W. L. White Named Methodist Sunday School Superintendent
J W Rowland announced W J White as new superintendent of the First Methodist church Sunday School. White has served as secretary for years and will appoint Barton Dailey as secretary. Prof Basil Armor, principal of the Mexican school at La Feria, spends vacation with parents and plans further study at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rowland
W. J. White
First Methodist Church
Myr. White
Barton Dailey
A History of My Baby Beef Feeding and Demonstration
Hal Brazeale recounts starting a Baby Beef club in Cherokee in early 1981. He details the birth of calf Buddy on February 25, his feeding regimen from September onward, Buddy’s growth to 505 pounds by September 12, and the broader community impact including neighbors fattening calves and a shift in his father’s cattle selling habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Brazeale
Buddy
San Saba Delegate Elected to National Convention
San Saba county party chairman A. R. Hill was chosen as an alternate district delegate at the Mineral Wells state Republican Convention. Hill, who attended the last national convention that nominated Hoover, is slated to attend the Chicago gathering on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
A. R. Hill
San Saba
Chicago
Hill
Texas
Herbert Hoover
Drinking Fountains in the Courthouse Yard
In the Courthouse yard the author urges the commissioners to repair the drinking fountains, criticizing current methods as wasteful. He calls for a better pattern for turning on the water and suggests removing them if funds are unavailable to fix them, to stop daily disappointments for people seeking a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Rissen
Funeral of A. A. Allison at San Saba church
The funeral for A A Allison was held at First Methodist Church in San Saba. Rev Kenneth Pope of Breckenridge and Rev J W Rowland officiated. Burial was in the Allison family lot in City Cemetery. He was the youngest son of the late Judge W M Allison and survived by a wife, his mother, six brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Allison
First Methodist
San Saba
Kenneth Pope
Breckenridge
J. W. Rowland
Allison
W. M. Allison
Southwestern University
M. F. Allison
Philadelphia
F. R. Allison
Corpus Christi
R. B. Allison
EL Paso
J. E. Allison
Don Allison
Houston
Mmes
J. W. Black
Pleasanton
W. A. Collins
San Antonio
W. B. Henry
Pall
Mr. Russell
Aubrey Magnes
Omar Gilmore
W. E. Smith
Bernice Tramwell
Oscar P. McCary
Jas. G. Harrell
Bailey Hardy
L. D. Deere
W. E B. Smith
Edyth
Annie Grace
Louise
Gon
John William
Q E Chapter Installs Officers
The local Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday night for memorial services honoring the late Dr. H H Taylor and installation of officers for the new year. Miss Mary Sanderson led as marshal with Mrs John Zack Owen named worthy matron and W A Smith as worthy patron among a list of officers installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
H. H. Taylor
Mary Sanderson
Marshall
John Zack Owen
W. A. Smith
Cris Martin
H. Clyde Smith
Ethel Wilson
Lucy Walker
Sallie Hayden
Belle Bross
Lula Smith
Susie Simmons
Ada
Pauline Morrison
Ruth
Nellie Belle Smith
Martha
Lillie Johnson
Electa
Julian Martin
Sentinel
Funeral Home Opens In San Saba Modern Facility Planned
W. T. Little has leased the former Gunter building on High street to convert it into a modern funeral home. It will be fully equipped with electric fans an embalming department rest room parlor and conveniences for complete service. The town may be proud of the new institution and expect broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Little
High Street
San Saba
Hamil Carter Slugged in Barn During Night Incident
Authorities report Hamil Carter was struck on entering a barn after hearing a noise in the stall. He suffered a head wound but is described as not seriously hurt. The burglar fled the scene, leaving Carter unconscious briefly before aid arrived. Col. Richard C. Burleson of Fort Sam Houston visited his ailing mother Mrs Leigh Burleson last week. a San Saba native, World War II veteran, Burleson is noted as a Southern Democrat and a well-read conversationalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamil Carter
Richard C. Burleson
Fort Sam Houston
Leigh Burleson
Col. Burleson
San Saba
Withal
Armor Family Visits Spotlight Local Education Leader
Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Armor of Abilene visited relatives, with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Armor of the China community. Prof. Armor, a Simmons University graduate long in insurance, will return to teaching and coaching and has been elected Superintendent of the schools at Benjamin for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Armor
Abilene
J. J. Armor
China
Armor
Simmons University
Benjamin
Harkey Family Visits Abilene After Surgery Notice
Mr and Mrs C B Harkey and Miss Grace Baxter of Harkeyville travelled to Abilene Sunday to see Mrs Hitk Baxter who underwent an indigency operation there last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Harkey
Grace Baxter
Harkeyville
Abilene
Hitk Baxter
Vocational Agriculture Teacher Reelected By Board
The Board of Trustees Tuesday night voted to retain Vocational Agriculture in the high school and re elected Prof. C. B. Marshall as teacher. This will be glad news to the boys of the consolidated district who have been working his department. Mrs. Ethel P. Wilson was elected to have charge of the study hall and as secretary to the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Marshall
Ethel P. Wilson
Richland Springs Demonstration Club Meeting Note
The Richland Springs Home Demonstration Club met June 2 with 11 members and Mrs L A Hall present. Discussions covered duties of the County Clerk and Treasurer. A full day meeting is planned with Mrs Ora Smith on June 16. members to bring lunch and provide dinner. Miss Dry will demo canning and cheese making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Estep Opens New Store At Old Plaza Stand
Raymond N Estep returns to hometown business at the east side plaza opening J D Estep house. The stock had been dormant since J D Estep was struck down years ago. Old friends welcome Raymond back and into business at the familiar stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. N. Estep
J. D. Estep
Raymond
Bethel 4-H Club Meeting Delayed by Illness
Bethel 4-H Club and the Home Demonstration Club and the e H Club girls held a joint meeting at the H E building for a canning demonstration. Illness forced Miss Dry to return to San Saba and the canning was postponed. The group shared ideas and a noon spread. The next meeting is set for June 15 at Mrs. Joe L. Brown’s home to discuss Home Decoration with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
H. E
Miss Dry
San Saba
Joe L. Brown
San Saba native R C Stafford re-elected school principal
Prof. R C Stafford, Kennedy school principal, is home at Chappel enjoying a vacation before summer studies at the University of Texas. He is finishing a Master’s degree and has been re-elected for another year as principal, continuing his San Saba lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Armor
J. J. Armor
China Creek
la Feria
R. C. Stafford
Kennedy
Chappel
University of Texas
Stafford
Family visit from Tucumcari to San Saba area
John McKinnon his wife and baby their mother Mrs Mattie McKinnon and Mrs E C Elliott of Tucumcari New Mexico visited brother and uncle J F Streich near San Saba at the start of the week. He is assistant Postmaster at Tucumcari and has spent eight years in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinnon
Mattie McKinnon
E. C. Elliott
Tucumcari
New Mexico
J. F. Streich
San Saba
Halletsville
Texas
McKinnon
West
Belton Student Miss Willie Urquhart Home For Holidays
Miss Willie Urquhart, a Belton student, is home for the holiday recess. She attends the local school and will spend time with family during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Urquhart
Ee Belton
San Saba Voc Agr Boy Wins Scholarship
Ray Gage, member of the local Future Farmer Chapter, earns a John Tarleton Agricultural College scholarship for the coming year after leading in voc training and supervised practice. His projects include pig production, corn and Hegari grain plots, terrace work, pecan and fruit tree work, dairy cow testing, and poultry culling and caponizing, with senior vocational agriculture students eligible and 10 seniors considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gage
Future Farmer
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Ray
Cattle Suffer Strange Disease Along Colorado River
Cattle along the south brakes of the Colorado River showed sudden drooping and stupor. Judge R. E. Gray contacted the Live Stock Sanitary Commission. A veterinarian found cattle eating a particular weed, prompting escalating consumption and impaired behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
R. E. Gray
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Taxpayers League Meeting Notice for June 14
San Saba County Tax Payers League calls a mass meeting at the courthouse at 9 oclock next Tuesday morning June 14 to discuss tax reductions and consult with the Commissioners Court. All citizens and taxpayers are urged to attend and participate, says J J Armor, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Payers League
San Saha County
Court House
Commissioners’ Court
J. J. Armor
San Saba County
Spangler Speaks at Lions Club Lunch
J D Spangler vocational agriculture representative of John Tarleton College was the principal speaker at the Lions Lunch Tuesday. The club plans for Ladies Night program and the national convention as the busy season continues. Houston Hunter and family from Roswell New Mexico arrived Saturday to vacation with Mr and Mrs W H Kimbrough and Mrs Raman Hunter. Mr Hunter enjoys fishing the San Saba waters and recalls riverbank swimming holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Spangler
John Tarleton College
Houston Hunter
Roswell
New Mexico
W. H. Kimbrough
Raman Hunter
Superintendent J T H Bickley Visits Cheroskee kin
J T H Bickley, superintendent of schools at Alice, is visiting his father P Bickley and relatives at Cheroskee. He has served as superintendent in Allen for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. H. Bickley
Alice
P. Bickley
Cheroskee
Bie
San Spben
Alen
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Boy Scouts Court of Honor
Brown
County Singing Convention
Geo. W. Armstrong
Gilbert Mann
Maxine Smith
Lorena Mann
Richland
M. W. Kuykendall
Cheroker
T. G. Kuykendall
Liano
Orville Gunter
John Senterfitt
W. L. White
Methodist
S. S
Q. E
Ross Sterling
Sterling
Waco
Demonstration Club
R. N. Estep
Bethel 4-H Club
SAN Saba Voc
AGR
Lions Club
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