Fertilizer Plant to Rise as New Sky Line Emerges
President Thomas J. Hawkins of the American Fertilizer Company announces aggressive development of the San Saba fertilizer project. Demonstrations run on 30 Missouri farms under Professor Miller of Columbia University, with Georgia Alabama the Carolinas and Florida to follow. First unit will output 100 tons daily, a second 500 tons, a large electric mine crusher and a possible 1500 to 2000 population town with waterworks and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hawkins
American Fertilizer Company
Missouri
Miller
Columbia University
Jardener
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Florida
San Saba
Judge Hawkins
Texas Power and Light Company
Hawkins
Secretary Burnet Mining Company Here
Dr. A L Jones of Brownwood secretary of the Buenet Copper Mining Company visited San Sala Mandy with his brother W Jones of Lamesa. He reported plans for production as crushers and equipment are installed and buildings erected at the old Sheridan Coppen Mine, reopening a rich copper deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Jones
Brownwood
Buenet Copper Mining Company
San Sala Mandy
W. Jones
Lamesa
Jones
Hurnet
Sheridan Coppen
News Ad Brings Home The Sheep
BE Brooks placed a small want ad in the News for lost sheep. The ad ran only a few hours before the sheep were recovered by him amid others attempting to seize them, per the report. Mr and Mrs Eddie Ragsdale are visiting relatives in Mullin and San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Brooks
Eddie Ragsdale
Mullin
San Angelo
Senior Chamber of Commerce to Hold Quarterly Banquet
The San Saba Senior Chamber of Commerce will shift from an annual banquet to quarterly events. The first quarterly banquet is planned for the last week of June, with date to be announced. A banquet committee headed by Th W Burleson includes Dr T H Tayloe and others. The program committee features W A Smith as chairman along with G Gosch and Leonard Skages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Senior Chamber of Commerce
Senin Chamber
Th. W. Burleson
Tt. H. Tayloe
Wot. Thorp
S.J. Neward
Sos. Aten
B.C. May
W. A. Smith
G. Gosch
Leonard Skages
Lynn Ward
Clarence Cofflemeyer
MR. Weatherby
Stockholders to Select Site for New Hotel in San Saba
Stockholders meet at the San Saba Community Hall in Me. this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock to select the site for a new hotel and to ratify the constitution and by laws of the hotel organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
District Court
Rotary Club to Adopt Boy Scouts as Comrades
Rotary Club members debated at a luncheon through its Boys Committee led by E. E. Fagg about each member adopting a Boy Scout. The plan aims to build camaraderie, share viewpoints, and support Scouts in school and ongoing activities. Fairman Co. supplied drums and bugles and urged the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
E. E. Fagg
Boy Scouts Movement
Boy Scouts
Fairman Co
San Saba Man Announces Fine Jersey Heifer
T. B. Stillwell says his about two year old Jersey heifer is the finest milker in seven states and possibly the champion. Last week the milking record stood at 26 1 2 pounds for the day. He estimates if the calf were removed and milking occurred three times daily the heifer could yield five gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Stillwell
Jafley
San Saba fishing trip by Dublin Progress editors
Sullenberger and F L Jackson of the Dublin Progress stopped by the News office last Friday with T B Sull enberger and friends. They were camping in Robertson Bottom for several days and enjoyed productive fishing for the funny tribe. Mrs J D Dismuke of Casper Wyoming visits her mother Mrs S J Carroll who is confined by a bed setback from a fall two weeks ago. J A Carroll of San Antonio also visits his mother.
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T. 8. Sullenberger
F. L. Jackson
The
Dublin Progress
Ipleasant
T. B. Sullenberger
Robertson Bottom
J D. Dismuke
Casper
Wyoming
5. J. Carroll
J. &. Carroll
San Antonio
County Singing Is Big Success at Richland Springs
The San Saba County Singing Convention held at Richland Springs drew an estimated 1500 to 2800 attendees from McCulloch and Lampasas counties and across San Saba. The event showcased top singers led by Rev. Walter A. Ford and Lonnie John Jamar with next meeting planned for Richland Springs in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
Richlaid Springs
Saturdas Nehr
McCulloch
Lampasas
Mark Mayvell
Bowser
Bollinger
Lecker
W. RB. Crouch
Highland Springs
Clinton Chamberlain
Milburn
A. R. Dockray
San Saba
Bethel
Locker
Shiloh
China
Richland Springs
Cherokee
Walter A. Ford
Lonnie John Jamar
Chiles
Locker i
Desdemona Fishing Party on San Saba River
Don Cheek and wife who have been on the river the past week were joined Saturday by friends including O. O. Zens and family W. H. Davis and family W. A. Perry JC. Clayton and Miss Mitchell. Several have visited before and all praise San Saba hospitality. Mr Cheek promises a real fish story for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desdemona
San Saba River
Don Cheek
O. O. Zens
W. H. Davis
W. A. Perry
JC. Clayton
Miss Mitchell
Cheek
Goldthwaite M W A To Ride the Goat
State Deputy Bob Vidler will visit Goldthwaite on Thursday night June 16 to lead a Modern Woodmen gathering with Brownwood degree team. A large class has been signed for initiation, and attendees are urged to bring baskets of food to share at the forest event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Vidler
Goldthwaite
Brownwood
Roosters Do Setting Act for Bunnie Hen
W M Moore operator of the Wilmer Stock Farm reports a rooster developing as a setting act for a hen. The cock covers the eggs while the hen rests and travels the eyes for her. This remarkable event is the first such report in the News. Miss Annie Ruth Rye visits Brownwood. Miss Allene Hinyard attends summer school at SMU Dallas. Try Diamond K Flour for baking Thorps Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Moore
Wilmer
Allene Hinyard
S M. U
Dallas
Mexican Shot Saturday Night at Edwards Ranch
At the Edwards ranch approx 25 miles southeast of San Saba a man named Manuel received a leaden missile wound through the arm and body during a disturbance at a Mexican camp Saturday night. Panchy Vella was charged with the shooting and jailed. Manuel was brought to San Saba Sunday afternoon.
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Edwards Ranch
San Saba
Manuel
Panchy Vella
Century Old Fifty Cent Piece On Display
City Marshal Newell Graves exhibited a United States cent coin last Saturday dated 1520 standing out from newer half dollar pieces. The old coin is described as larger and finer in texture with a star mark and noted as a rare relic of numismatic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Graves
United Stateu
Pecan Entomologist Visits San Saba
Adair, an entomologist from the Brownswood area, visited San Saba last Saturday to study pecan pests. He reports many pecans outside hail damaged districts and notes active nut case bearer, stink bugs, and squash bugs. He will not exterminate this year but will advise on control measures and clean orchards of weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HS. Adair
Stages Department of Agriculture
Brownswood
Ty San Saba
Texlin
Brownwood
Adair
Mr. Adair
Cold Creek Ranchers Report Severe Hail and Flood
Cold Creek residents describe a devastating storm with heavy rain wind and hail in Saturna. The largest tank near Johnsiehneider’s home was washed away and fences along J H Burke ranch were destroyed. Cotton and corn crops were flattened, river levels rose unusually high in Potter Flat. Clifford Jackson of Dallas visited Cold Creek and Clyde Hoyt came from San Angelo to see his father E Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsiehneider
Echin
Housby
Saturna
Sehneider
Potter Flat
J. H. Burke
Schneider
Cold Creek
Clyde Hoyt
San Angelo
E. Hoyt
D D Smith and Family Return to Forest Home
D D Smith and family have returned to their former home in Forest. They resided in Liane for years and will live there again. Mr. Smith served as Highway supervisor in this district under the Merryson administration and contributed notable work on the Pesan Belt Highway after state take over, plus improvements on highway twenty nine. Locals express regret at their departure and wish them success.
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Smith
Liane
Sana
Merryson
Burnett
Pesan
Smad
Tutuem
Llang
Boynton and Everett Plan West Coast Tour
Messrs Boynton and Everett, long time Cherokee school heads, will tour the western states and Pacific coast this summer. Prof Boynton and family will visit parents Mr and Mrs G Boynton in Romoland California and return for the September opening. he is elected superintendent of Hutla school next year. Mr Everett and family will tour the western states and return at their pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Peer
S. G. Boynton
EH. Th. Everett
Cherokee
West
Pacific Coast
Prof. Boynton
2. G. Boynton
Romoland
California
Everett
Supt. Hart Transfers to Llano Schools Next July
Supt. W. W. Hart and his family moved to Llano last week where he will assume duties as superintendent of Llano schools on July first. He previously led San Saba high school for about 12 years and built a highly organized program with strong discipline. Education officials praise his system as nearly flawless in a public school setting. Hart retired voluntarily after renewal and rewards, and his family will be missed with public well wishes following them to Llano.
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W. W. Hart
Llano
Hart
San Saba
Aft
Henry School Elects Gilliam Principal
Henry No. School trustees elect Prag Gilliam as principal, naming him to guide the school. The move aims to steer the institution through challenging times under his leadership.
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Henry School
Gilliam
Four San Saba Graduates From Baylor University
San Saba notes a historic achievement as four locals Ed ward Johnson George Hunter Alston Terry and Miss Bertha Breazeale graduate from Baylor University in one year. The feat marks a record for the town with many other youths earning degrees elsewhere. Mrs T C Henry visits relatives at San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Baylor University
Edward Johnson
George Hunter
Alston Terry
Bertha Breazeale
Rains Boost County Agriculture Amid Mixed Yields
Rains drenched the county on Monday aiding threshing and crop maturity. Reported yields include oats up to seven bushels per acre and wheat around two, with general signs of improved range and prosperity for ranchers and stockraisers.
Notaries Public San Saba County Record List
In the office of Clerk Arch Woods a roster of Notaries Public for San Saba County appears. The list includes names such as Ban Salas Ho Baker, J. E. Harar, Geo. Harkey, Gard. Kuykendall, Jno. TL Moore, Carrie Hi Letters, M. Walker, Lucey Walker, Mrs Betetlie Woods, Miss Kefley, Richland Springs entries, and other figures like Templeban Chevelien Magill Looker and J. Coffey.
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Arch Woods
Ban Salas i
Ho Baker
R Burlesem
Dno
FL Campbell Ff
Ceargell
Wloc
Page
For
Gray
J. E. Harar
AL Harkey
Geo
Wo Curton
Mice Johnson
Kuykendall
Gard
N.ook
Listens
G. W. Jno
TL. Moore
Ho K. Reetor
Jobs Seiders
Carrie Hi
W.oas Simith
N.C. Walker
Joh C. Walker
Lucey Walker
A. Wilson
Betetlie Woods
HH. S. EL Kefley
No Lake County
Richland Spri
W. M. Brow AL AL Miter
DB. Coffey
Jh A Graham
Oh Th Gari
Miller A. W. Minsell
Prather
He Templeban
Chevelien
Magill
FL Coffey
Owen
Bend
W. J. Milliean
J. D. Cayness
Joke
More Tourists to San Saba Than Usual
More tourists arrive at San Saba with camping and fishing parties drawn to the scenic streams and tourist park. W L Oldham’s register records 25 families camping for the weekend and up to Tuesday of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
W. L. Oldham
Masons Elect Officers at San Sahay Lodge 612
San Sahay Lodge 612 A F and A M reports elected officers B T Rieh W M John W Patter non S Wo E E Pierce Jr Wir A Woods Secretary R W Burleson Treasurer Rook McCall Chaplain J W Brinson Tiler. officers named for current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sahay Lodge
A. FL
A. M
B.T. Rieh
W. M
John W. Patternon
S. Wo
E. E. Pierce
A. Woods
R. W. Burleson
Rook, McCall
J. W. Brinson
Jacksons On Vacation Heads West For Three Months
Jacksons Me and Mrs Dick Jackson and daughter John Henry with Mrs Viola Mandeville and daughter visit Detroit and travel by family car. They plan a three month vacation while enroute. Also visiting are Mrs J B Derden and daughter Jarnett of Ft Worth and Mrs Dora Click. Mrs A T Fowler and children of Edgewood visit Mr and Mrs 8 D Sullivan. Mrs J B Bivens of Tucson Ariz visits sister Mrs J E Vondersmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jackson
John Henry
Viola Mandeville
Detroit
Michigan
J. B. Derden
Jarnett
Ft. Worth
Dora Click
A. T. Fowler
Edgewood
8. D. Sullivan
J. B. Bivens
Tuscon Ariz
J. E. Vondersmith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sky Line
Burnet Mining Company
Richland
Goldthwaite M. W
Roosters
Annie Ruth Rye
Thorps Grocery
Pecan
Clifford Jackson
W. H. Hinyard
D. D. Smith
Foresr
Messrs. Boynton and Everett
Henry No
Prag
He Gill
Gillian
San Sabaites
Baylor
Mrs. T. C Henry
Masons
Jacksons
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