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San Saba News

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

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Parade Plans Announced for Fifty Floats at Rodeo Event

Pacade Committee led by Charles Miffleton outlined parade formation for next Thursday with over fifty float pledges. Floats will assemble at the high school at 3 pm, with separate lines along the streets near Mrs Molloys and the grammar school. Cowboys on horses will form on grammar school grounds. Local firms will award prizes for various categories including best dressed cowboys and cowgirls in multiple age groups and stick horse brigades. Levi Strauss Co. will supply Levi's to first, second, and third place calf tie-down winners.

Charles Miffleton Dlock

Smith Funeral at Richland Springs

Funeral services were held at First Christian Church in Richland Springs for Tesse Enoch Smith 71 of Richland Springs who died Tuesday night in Waco. Rev J B Miller officiated. He had been ill for three months and had surgery at Lampasas hospital. Survivors include wife Emma B E Smith, daughter Jewell Atkins, brother Willie Smith, two grandchildren. Burial followed at Richland Springs with W T Little & Sons in charge.

First Christian Church Richland Springs T Welock Tesse Enoch Smith Richland Spriggs Waco Jewell Atkins J. B. Miller Smith Tampasas Hospital Lampasas County Emma BE. Smith Atkins Wao Willie Smith Lampasas W. T. Little & Sons Strangements

Church of Christ to hear Brother Padian on Italy mission

Brother Padian will speak at the Church of Christ Friday evening June 11 at 8 oclock on missionary work in Italy. He will show pictures to illustrate the lecture and invites everyone to attend.

Church OF Christ Brother Padian Ofzlack Italy

San Saba Graduates Highlight A&M Texas Term

Two San Saba locals and relatives were among spring term graduates at Texas A&M College. Glenn G. Trotter earned a BS in civil engineering and was commissioned as second lieutenant after ROTC. James E. Bennett received a BS in agricultural engineering and will join Pecos as assistant county agent on June 14. Robert Alan Seyle earned a BS in electrical engineering and will move to Liberty with his wife and family to work for the State Highway Department. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trotter and Bobby Trotter attended the ceremony.

San Pecos Robert Alan Seyle Chuckie Johnston San Saba Liberty State Highway Department Myr Henry Trotter Bobby Trotter

Light Hoover Dealer Named Kaiser-Frazer Agent in San Saba

Light Hoover, former partner in Hoover Circle Motor Co, secured the appointment as Kaiser-Frazer dealer in San Saba this week. Plans for showrooms and service department are not finished, though a model is on display at Amthor Motor Co.

Light Hoover Hoover-Circle Motor Co Kz Frazer San Saba Amthor Matar Co

Raymond Longley Heads Home From Texas University

Raymond Longley senior pharmacy student at the University of Texas will spend the summer in San Saba before returning to complete his degree work He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leon Lenely of Live Oak community and was valedictorian of his high school class A war veteran he served about two years in the Navy

Raymond Longley University of Texas San Saba Leon Leneley Live Oak Navy

Band to March Rodeo Parade in San Saba

The San Saba High School Band will march in the rodeo street parade on Thursday afternoon June 27 and perform at each night's rodeo shows June 17 18 and 19 Supt W M Campbell announced Brownwood director Boyd Hunt will lead the band which has about 36 members and will begin practice Friday at 5 30 pm in the school gymnasium with all band students invited to attend.

San Saba Supt W. M. Campbell Boyd Hunt Brownwood Hunt Goldthwaite

Saba Softball Standings and Local Tournament Schedule

San Saba coaches and teams near the midway point of the county softball season with Chevel Head and McMillin leading. Tonight McMillin faces NFW Cherokee and Algerita to close the first half schedule while several postponed games will be rescheduled. Saturday night the San Saba All-Stars meet Lampasas All-Stars and area junior high boys face an older men’s team as part of the week’s events.

Chevel Millin Spring Creek Texaco - Algerita High School Pioneers McMillin An Cherokee Algerita San Saba All- Stars Lampasas Grammar School

Rebekah Lodge 296 Instituted Here Monday Night

The San Saba Rebekah Lodge No. 296 was instituted here Monday night with 21 Comanche lodge members initiating and installing officers. Mrs. Mattie B. Hikey was elected Noble Grand, with Mrs. Sarah Lambert Vice Grand, Mrs. Lela Mae Gatliff secretary, and Mrs. Roxie Lena Norris treasurer. About 30 members admitted.

San Saba Rebekah Lodge Comanche Lodge Mattie B. Hikey Noble Grand Sarah Lambert Lela Mae Gatliff Roxie Lena Norris

New Furniture Shop Opening Set June 17

Lurtis Johnson unveils a new furniture shop at West End Wallace with display of new and used furniture. The event marks the 10th anniversary of his entry into furniture repair. He will offer custom furniture work, upholstery, and new services such as Venetian blinds and glass cutting.

Cbsma Lurtis Johnson Wallace Golding Motors Johnson Wallace Street

County Democratic Committee Prepares For Primary Dates

The county Democratic Committee schedules key dates for the June primary. Meetings set to assign precinct delegates and consider candidate endorsements. Alerts to file deadlines and county ticket coordination are noted, with guidance on submitting written requests and meeting agendas.

Community meeting plans amid ball park fence concerns

A local gathering at Mill Avenue looks to address upcoming plans around the wooden fence at the ball park. Participants include business members and prospective committee members. The meeting precedes a night of scheduled softball games and a village supper.

Doublesen Ball Park Si Grammar Show

A local sports feature notes a Saturday event at Saba County Me Park. Carl Taylor is mentioned. teams from San and Lumpasas are described as preparing for a second game at a listed time. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a doubleheader or paired matchups.

Oy Fame Saba County Me' Park Carl Taylor San Lumpasas

Lions Begin Morning Work Cleanup At Guy Rissen Property

Lions members of the San Salxi Lions Olu started daily 5 to 8 am cleanup of swimming facilities on the Guy Rissen property. Non members offered help and $10 in unsolicited donations were received Wednesday. Fundraising was not planned but donations may be mailed to the Lions Club treasurer Ray V or Rev Devil Mo.

San Salxi Lions Olu Guy Rissen Lions Club Ray V Devil Mo

All Stars Softball Showdown Set for San Pral Park

The San Pral Softball League announces a Saturday games featuring the All-Stars versus the hosting Saba squad in a 44 year milestone event. The match will be the centerpiece of weekend festivities, drawing local fans and former players.

San Pral

Old Settlers plan homecoming with meat, fiddlers contest

At the Old Settlers meeting in the county court room the finance committee reported sufficient funds for the homecoming and June 18 reunion tied to the 10th annual Jaycee Rodeo. Committees meet again Saturday at 2 pm to finalize meat, barbecue provisions, memorial services, and the fiddlers contest with cash prizes.

Court House EB Kelly Old Settlers Association Music Committee Tom Speak Richland Springs Mr. Speak A. J. Duncan Slim Cobern Kelly P. C. Sloan Meer John Lee

Hanna buried at Cherokee in funeral for Clayton Hanna

Funeral services were held in Cherokee for Clayton B. Hanna 42 of Denton who died June 2 after a heart attack at Cotulla. He was an inspection engineer for Civil Aeronautics housing. Rites were led by Minister Clem W. Hoover. Survivors include his widow two sons his parents a brother and a sister. Pallbearers and flower helpers are named. Burial was in Hamm Cemetery Cherokee with Trowell-Thovan Funeral Home assisting.

Cherokee Clayton B. Hanna Denton Cotulla Hanna Civil Aeronautics Housing Cherokee Church of Christ Clem W. Hoover San Saba Marcelle Hanna Clayton Hanna Jr Fife Douglas Hanna Boyd Hanna Bob Hanna Lucille Bode Llano John Lipscamh Leslie Moore Lometa Jeff Tox Birge Alexander Truman Collins Snl Cleveland Fort Worth Mies Warren Randolph Thomas Voultinghouse Tennis Dean A. A. Dean Hamm Trowell-Thovan

Buddy Scott Heads to Denton After Visit with Mother

Buddy Scott left Tuesday for Denton after a short stay with his mother, Mrs Wer den Scott. He will attend summer school at NTSC, according to local notices.

Buddy Scott Denton Werden Scott Buddy NTSC

Lions Club Prepares Pool Area Improvements

The Lions Club plans a pool project with two entrances and new features like swings and diving boards. Work includes clearing shrubbery and trenching to bring in fresh spring water, while river peal bottom and driftwood are being cleared to increase swimming space.

Buried at The Bend honors Lt Felix I Scott in India

Graveside rites for Lt Felix I Scott of the 10th Air Force killed in India April 13 1944 were held Wednesday at Bend Cemetery with Rev W L White and Rev T K Anderson officiating. San Saba helpers, Goodfellow Field crews and local Legion members aided in honors. Scott a Texas A&M graduate, attended 344 years oddly noted, plus training across multiple bases before overseas duty. He leaves parents three sisters and other relatives. Howell-Doran Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Felix BE. Scott Air Force India San Saba Bend BE. M. Scott San. Saba Felix I. Scott 10Th Air Force The Bend Cemetery W. L. White T. K. Anderson Scott B. M. Scott South Live Oak Street Membure Wiles B. Murray American Legum Goodfellow Vield San Angelo Texas A&m College San Antonio Santa Anna Calif King City Lemoore Phoenix Ariiz Sarasota Fla Fort Worth Howell-Doran Funeral Home

Kids to Parade on Stick Horses

San Saba youngsters may ride stick horses in the rodeo parade next Thursday afternoon. Mothers should meet Mrs Earl Gatliff Saturday at 3 in the county library to plan the brigade. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl.

San Saba Earl Gatliff Court House

J C Election Set Tonight by San Saba Jaycees

San Saba Jaycees host officer election at 7 in the new building two miles west of town with burgers and drinks. No speaker. plans for the rodeo booster trip to morrow Friday discussed. meeting to adjourn for ball games. Candidates include Hopper and Patterson for president. Miffleton and Bayley first VP. Clark Jr. and Shapiro second VP. Walker and Smith third VP. Barker and Sargent treasurer. Williams state director. Riders meet courthouse square at 7 for a 7:30 departure Friday morning.

San Saba Jaycees Slim Cobern Joe Hopper Red Patterson Charles Miffleton Dean Bayley Joe Clark Jr Harry Shapiro Bubba Walker Pete Smith Brantley Barker Horace Sargent Red Williams Courthouse

Preaching Dinner on Grounds at McMillin

Howard Payne College Brownwood announces a morning preaching service led by Vy Cobb head of the Bible department. Following the services a public dinner on the grounds will be served and all are invited to attend. Tickets for the lunch are available.

Vy. Cobb Howard Payne Collowe Brownwood, Sill McMillin Sumlay

Burns Lane Withdraws Name for Reelection

ToUty aMasus Ene announced for reelection months ago and said he would seek reelection, requesting the San Saba County Lieuerationsecutive Committee to withdraw his name. Judge Lane, now in his first term, has not set future plans but will remain in current capacity indefinitely. About 27 high school and grade students are enrolled for summer sessions led by Minguling Rotwils and Ruth Rawik under Supt. WM. Gimpbell.

ToUty aMasus Ene Qaid Gvek San Saba County Judge Lane Tate Tardy Gahan Richland Springs WM. Gimpbell Rotwils Ruth Rawik Sumer

Youth Revival Draws Crowds at Sati Sabu First Baptist

The Youth Revival at Sati Sabu First Baptist Church continues with outdoor services at 3 p.m. and indoor morning services at 9 a.m. Led by four university students Warren Woltgren William fy al Jr Ross Coggins and Fay Blain Wellhorn the program includes music and social welfare efforts. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. with Hultgrens message Can Have Me and a Sunday night conclusion with Now.

Sati Sabu First Baptist Church Cecil KE. Meadows Young University Warren Woltgren William Fyal Jr Ross Coggins Fay Blain Wellhorn Hultgrer Hulkgren

Infant Son Died in San Saba Hospital

Infant Thomas Jake Meador, son of Mr and Mrs T J Meador of La Saba, died two days after birth at San Saba Hospital Friday afternoon. He was buried Saturday in San Saba County Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted from the residence with W T Little & Sons in charge of funeral arrangements.

Thomas Jake Meador T. J. Meador la Saba San Saba Hopital San Saba W. T. Little & Sons

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