Prolific river fishers spark calls to curb trot lines
A citizen laments widespread illegal fishing along the Colorado river from Brady to the county line. He urges a repeal of trot line laws, petitions landowners to ban campers, and asks Governor Sterling to convene a session to prohibit selling fish in San Saba county. The piece notes extensive trot lines, threatens fish extinction, and highlights editor Mrs. Lawrence Hamrick’s support from the Sun of a Gun staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Brady
Colorado River
McCulloch
Sterling
San Saba
San Saba river trot line repeal sparks debate
A San Saba River controversy unfolds as the repeal of the trot line law fuels fish sales, prompting criticism of paving the way for illegal sale. Letters accuse El Paso interests, praise riverfront landowners, and celebrate perceived editorial approval while noting a rise in fish scams and a topic on community values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bartholomew
San Saba
Maryland Woman Loses 55 Lbs With Kruschen Salts
Edith J. Marriott of Baltimore writes that after four bottles she weighed 145 lbs. She credits Kruschen Salts taken daily in hot water each morning with cutting pastry and fatty foods. A four week supply costs 8 cents at local drugstores with a money back offer if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith J. Marriott
Baltimore
Simmons Drug Store
City Drug Store
America
Kruschen
Miss Irene Maxcey Returns From Texas Tech
Miss Maxcey, a Locker home girl, has returned from Texas Tech where she excels in studies and music. Florene Munsell reports returning from trips to Mississippi and Louisiana and is now in Dallas for the summer. Bill Shelton and family from San Saba visited Lon Shelton and family, with Mr and Mrs Charley Munsell hosting a 42 party at their Locker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard King
Richland Springs
Hamilton Armstrong
Lakeview
Kermit Crane
Margaret Barnett
Miss Julia
Irene Maxcey
Texas Tech
Maxcey
Florene Munsell
Mississippi
Louisiana
Dallas
Bill Shelton
San Saba
Lon Shelton
Charley Munsell
Community gathering and visits in local area
Mrs. Bill Crawford and daughter and two grandchildren from Roswell visited relatives here. Families from San Saba and McGregor joined an ice cream party at B Hubbert's with cream and fun. Funeral of J D Smelser at Chappel, others at party. Grover Wallace and Merle Means went to Ft Worth. Sunday School canceled. town looks to Cherokee camp grounds singing convention.
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Bill Crawford
Ruth Saye
Anne
Charles
Roswell
New Mexico
W. G. Kolb, Jr
Kenneth and
Gale
John Baxter
Bend
B. Hubbert
Floyd Sloan
San Saba
Andy Wallace
Quimby
Ragsdale Land
Bobby Lou
Tom Parks
Jamnita Fry
Sore Bleeding Gums Advertises LETO PYOR REMEDY
An old advertisement touts LETO PYOR REMEDY for sore bleeding gums promising immediate results and money back if unsatisfied. The item lists Simmons Drug Store and individuals Frank Edwards Frank Harris and Mr and Mrs Foster Dewett visiting Mrs Dewett’s father Jno Cunningham and sister Mrs F F Edwards in Rock Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leto
Simmons Drug Store
Frank Edwards
Sor
Frank Harris
Foster Dewett
Rock Springs
Dr Fred R Baker to Visit San Saba for Eye Glasses
Dr Fred R Baker, famed Texas glasses fitter with 50 testimonials, will be at the Hotel San Saba June 13 and 14 offering one third off all spectacles and free expert examinations. He cites governor appointment to the State Examining Board and 35 years of experience reassuring prospective patients. Miss Lucille Dean home for summer will teach next year, while Mrs R S Miller and Master Jack Burleson visit the Burles family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Baker
Texas
Hotel
San Saba
Doctor F
Local Household Notes on Paint Jobs Travel Guests
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hamrick complete home improvements with fresh paint and new papering. Dr Bailey and wife of Brownwood enjoyed river camping and fishing on Sunday. Alys Kuykendall of Cherokee stayed with sister Mrs Brock Ashby this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hamrick
Alys Kuykendall
Brock Ashby
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Toca
Texas Press Association
San Angelo
S. G
Roy Owen
Roy
Coleman
S. E. Owen
Flora Owen
Mark Holland
C. A. Maas
Lena Barnett
Flora Maas
Wallace Creek
Earl Cochran
Walter Shaw
T. B. Collins
Sam Boynton
Hutto
Oma Parks
The
State University
George Reavis
Sam Royall
Cleburne
Andy Smith
Logan Smith
Mercury
Mother Smith
Locker
Jimmy Newsom
Mosley
Neal
H. M. Taylor
Mattie Shaw
Gladys
Willie Shaw
Brownwood
Gladys Shaw
Denton
J. P. Skelton
Dalhart
L. D. Munsell
Bethel
Assi
PRESS
Son-Of
Paul Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Republic
Paul
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
el Paso
San Saba River
Maryland
Lucille Dean
R. S. Miller
Jack Burleson
R. W. Burlesc
SAN Saba National Bank
Ford
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