Masonic Picnic and Public Installation Planned Countywide
The Masons of the county plan a large fraternal day on Friday July 8 for Masons and families, a district affair with joint installation of officers. Lodges from Richland Springs San Saba Locker and Bend will unite with Richland Springs and San Saba Royal Arch chapters. T C Yantis will be installing officer and EB Johnson will deliver the principal address. An entertainment committee led by J W Munsell and J W Gibbons coordinates events with many local members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Yantis
Grand Lodge of Texas
EB. F. Johnson
Grand Lodge
San Saka
Locker
Bend
Richland Springs
J. W. Munsell
J. W. Gibbons
WP Gunter Buys Partner Out Of Business
WP Gunter purchased W T Thorp's interest in the dry goods and millinery business forming Gunter & Thorp. Gunter now sole proprietor and will keep the same stand, while Thorp remains in San Saba pursuing other business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
W. T. Thorp
Gunter & Thorp
Thorp
San Saba
Forty Two Buzzards Trapped at Block House Ranch
Kurt Martin reports trapping success on Block House ranch with two consecutive two day sets. He captured 19 buzzards one day and 23 the next, totaling 42. he killed them after trapping. Buzzards are described as thick nationwide and a nuisance to stockmen. Mrs. Lucy Doran returned from Santa Anna after attending a niece’s death. J. R. Carson returned home from Breckenridge and will stay in San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Martin
Block House
Mason County News
Lucy Doran
Santa Anna
J. R. Carson
Breckenridge
San’ Saba
Mrs Zack Wells Heads West to Join Husband in El Paso
Mrs Zack Wells and children left Friday to join Mr Wells who is attending a government vocational school in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Wells
Wells
el Paso
Dr J B Gambrell Dies Leader of Baptist Denomination
Dallas June 10 Dr J B Gambrell retired president of the Southern Baptist convention died at his daughter's home in Dallas at age 79 He had been in ill health since February A noted Southern educator he served as professor editor and leader in Baptist institutions and movements He is survived by two sons and three daughters Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The long obituary notes Gambrell's service from Mississippi to Texas and his multiple presidencies and editorships within the Southern Baptist and Texas Baptist organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. B. Gambrell
Southern Baptist Convention
Gambrell
Southern Baptist Theological
The
Baptist Standard
James Bruton Gambrell
Joel Beuton
Jane Elvira Gambrell
Anderson
South Carolina
Mississippi
Young Gambrell
Army of
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Mary T. Corbell
Nangemond
Carbeh
Cherry Greek
Pontotac County
Mercer College
Macon
Georgia
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Standinj
Washington
Europe
F. Y. Mullings
Southern Bap- List Theological Seminary
Louisville
Texas
Farn Bureau Meeting Notice At Court House
An all members and other farmers are invited to a meeting at the court house on Saturday afternoon, June 18, to discuss matters of interest to the Farn Bureau and farming community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farn Bureau
Court House
Sloan ships cattle to Old Mexico from El Paso
P. C. Sloan is loading ten cars of cattle this week sold to parties to be shipped to Old Mexico. He is shipping for delivery at El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Sloan
Old Mexico
el Paso
Chamber of Commerce Smoker Draws 46 Members
The Chamber of Commerce held the first in a series of smokers on Tuesday night with 46 members in attendance. G A Arbelger led entertainment, J B Bell gave an optimistic Chamber report, and discussions linked to the San Saba County Fair, the high school needs, and town improvement dominated. A planning committee for the next smoker was formed with H C Corvell as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
G. A. Arbelger
Jh. EB. Wage
J.B. Bell
Eivers
San
Wage
H.C. Corvell
Rivers Morris
Arthur Noble
Kimbrough
Onions and Local News From Burnet County
Chris Dorbandt sold 75 pounds of onions to Lindsey Fisher last week. One onion weighed 158 pounds, and another counted 78 onions in a 74 pound sample. The Burnet Bulletin notes local farming potential and reports several hometown student movements and a June birth to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse K. Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet Bulletin
Chris Dorbandt
Lindsey Fisher
Coat of Tar Given To Brenham Man
Brenham Texas June 9 4 Citizens vow to tar and feather those who speak German after eight men beat and tarred Dr R W Lenert downtown Lenert says he was attacked for talking German during the war Citizens at a mass meeting call for a ban on the language within six months Lenert denies disloyalty claims noting purchase of Liberty bonds and war savings stamps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bresham
Texas
R. W. Lenert
Lenert
Brenham
Levest
Kurt Martin Sells 2050 Acre Ranch Near Text
Kurt Martin closed a deal last week selling 2050 acres of ranch land near Text. The sale price was reportedly per acre with four sal portions of rough land at per acre. Buyers were Frank Brandenberger Ben Branden berger and Wilt Mekert, each taking portions. the Brandenberger party took half of the tract. Martin had purchased the land a few years earlier from WOR. Host Mason County News. a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Martin
Text
Frank Brandenberger
Ben Brandenberger
Wilt Mekert
Martin
WOR
Mason County News
Weston No 2 well to be tested. mill county oil plans shift
The Weston No 2 well near Mills County, closely related to the No 1 and No 11 wells, shows shale rather than oil at 1800 feet. The Texas Production Co plans deeper drilling but locals doubt oil. A push, led by Mark Clayton Malone, seeks leases and a new well south of No 1. Earl McNatt returned from Austin after a modest 440 yard dash score. Clergy and visitors from San Angelo and Ballinger passed through San Saba after attending the State Christian Endeavor convention in Waco. The rain has damaged corn prospects for W E Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Production Company
Mills County
Mark Clayton Malone
Texas Production Co
Earl McNatt
Austin
The
State University
Earl
EK. J. Bradley
Cora Goodwin
Nathan Gauther
San Angelo
Elizabeth Gauther
Ballinger
San Saba
Waco
Christian Endeavor
Bradley
Christian Tabernacle
Post Office Expands Services With New Accommodations
Postmaster Lonpley arranged improvements to the local post office with T. A. Murray supplying the building. A full section of lock boxes twelve large drawers and a special window for parcel post handling were added. Demand grew and most new boxes are already in use with patrons praising the upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpley
T. A. Murray
Modern Woodmen Picnic Plans Big Independence Day Event
Rich land Springs Modern Woodmen announce a July 1 picnic with forenoon speeches and afternoon games including roping sack racing tug of war and a baseball match. Committees named for grounds arrangement and advertising with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Grounds
Wal Turner
C. R. St. Clair
Lo. Riehman
Gee, Murray
J. A. Carter
HO. Williams
C. J Smithhart
J. ~. Ford
Dint Brown
Ben Rowers
Hugh Hamrick Victim Of Quarry Accident
Hugh Hamrick suffered a serious arm injury at the Vermont Marble quarry when a steel piece from an anvil pierced the right forearm. X rays located the steel piece and pain remains. Remembrance from Mr and Mrs G S Gray notes they are now at Hot Springs New Mexico near Elephant Butte Dam and friends wish them well. W B Sullivan Harry Sullivan and Charley Looney head to Del Rio for the state sheep and oat raisers association. W R Ledbetter adds a super hen egg for the fair exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Trumrick
Vermont
G. 5. Gray
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Elephant Butte
Gray
W. BF. Sullivan
Harry Sullivan
Charley Looney
del Rio
State
Messrs Sullivan
Pat Sullivan
R. M. Wolcumb
Dint Burns
W. R. Ledbetter
Presbyterian Revival Underway at First Presbyterian Church
A revival meeting hosted by First Presbyterian Church draws large crowds at Christian Tabernacles. Dr Hall preaches to Christians, with two daily services from 10 to 11 AM and 8:16 PM. Dr Greer and town clergymen unite other congregations in a townwide spiritual revival meant to benefit all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Tabernacles
Hall
Greer
Confederate veterans reunion set for Brady Texas August 3 4 5 1921
General Order announces next annual Confederate veterans reunion near Brady Texas from August 3 to 5 1921. Invited by Brady Chamber of Commerce, hospitality and three days of provisions arranged. Honorary membership is extended to ex-soldiers of the World War and sons of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Texas
Chamber of Commerce Cor
Brady
Tex
Sons of Veterans
Birth of Marge Naomi Guyton at Ranger San Saba
A birth notice from the J C Guyton family announces the arrival of Marge Naomi Guyton on June 9 981 weighing 11 3 4 pounds. The couple reside in Ranger Texas and announce thanks from their friends in San Saba county. Also listed are San Saba graduates from the State University including Miss Bernice Samerson Bachelor of Arts James Eble Alison and William Lewis McConnell Bachelor of Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Naomi Guyton
J. C. Guyton
San Saba
Ranger
the State University
Bernice Samerson
James Eble Alison
William Lewis McConnell
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May Maline Johnston
Wallas
Southern Methodist University
Morence
Jayme Campbell
Vera
Dean
Wynogene Kimbroush
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Mrs
Jesse K. Roach
Louis Bennison
Meade
Goldwyn
Doris Keene
Romance
United Artists
Mary Miles Minter
Sir Arthur Wing Pinere
Weston Sol
W. E. Webb
Hugh Hamrick
Dr. Hall
J. O. Frank
TL. Ballou
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