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San Saba News

Location

San Saba, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

10

3-Night Rodeo Will Feature Wild West Thrills

San Saba County Rodeo opens on Rogan Field tonight June 16 for a three night western show. Lloyd Woodsley of Lampasas brings fresh stock for events including bareback riding calf roping steer dogging barrel races and bull riding. Special entertainment by The Texas Stars Schiels trick riding team plus Indian fire twirling adds thrills.

San Saba County Rogan Field Keyndy San Saba Co Herlquartters Ranchmet Towner Bill Hicks Temple Sonny Berry Austin Mond Lovejoy Gatesville Chute Boss Bobby Joe Bartlett Arena Joe Simmons Texas Stars Barbara Margaret Schiels Astrodome Stadium Houston Schiels Bob Smith H. Clyde Smith

Nursery School Opens Here Monday For Summer Term

The Summer Nursery School for four-year-olds eligible to start in September 1967 will run six weeks from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Monday, June 20 in the Elementary School building. Teachers include Elizabeth Mc Daniel, Mary Brown, Patricia Renfro, Geneva Stroble, and Dorothy Ann Baker.

J. C. Petty Elizabeth McDaniel Mary Brown Patricia Renfro Geneva Stroble Dorothy Ann Baker

Ward Locklear Receives Medical Degree at UT Southwestern

Ward Locklear, son of Mrs. A F Locklear, was among 83 graduates awarded Doctor of Medicine degrees at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School commencement in McFarlin Auditorium Dallas. He earned honors and several scholastic prizes, including the G Y Mosby Scholarship and the Book Award, and is a member of Phi Beta Phi.

T. Ward Locklear A. F. Locklear University of Texas South,western ‘Medical School McFarlin Memorial Auditorium Dallas Pr. Locklear G Y. Mosby Scholastic Phi Beta Pl

West Texas Urgency Drives Tray Feanpans Vin Move

A fragmentary note indicates Tray Feanpans Vin was moved to West Texas amid urgent circumstances. Details are unclear in the unreadable text.

West Texas

Remedial Reading Program Opens Monday

The Summer Remedial Reading Program starts at 0 a.m. Monday June 20 at the Elementary School, led by Supt. J.C. Petty. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon for six weeks through July 32, assisting students needing reading and math help under Title I. Teachers include Mrs. Sara Harts, Mrs. Louisa Oswald, Mrs. Louisa Risch, Mrs. Elsie Ezell, and Burleson, with Dorothy Ann Baker as counselor one quarter time.

J.C. Petty Sara Harts Louisa Oswald Louisa Risch Elsie Ezell Bans Burleson Dorothy Ann Baker Petty

Scouts to Leave for Camp This Sunday

Scouts of Boy Group 56 will depart Sunday for a three day camp under Scoutmaster and assistant leaders. The trip runs from 7 AM to 28. Details at the troop meeting.

Scouts of Boyroup Stroma

Pep Squad Meeting Called by Mrs Thornton

San Saba Pep Squad will meet Monday at 5 39 pm in the high school auditorium to plan uniforms. All members urged to attend per Mrs Thornton.

Jeannean ‘Thornton San Saba Pep Sauna Thornton

Young Farmers Meeting Set for Monday Night in San Saba

San Saba County Young Farmers will meet at 8 p m Monday June 2 in the dining room of the Cactus Cafe Bill Sloan president announced The meal will be furnished by Hill Implement Co George Allen of Massey Ferguson Tractor Co will be guest speaker He will discuss farm implements show a film and answer questions

San Saba ‘County Pam Cactus Cafe Bill Sloan Hill Implement Co George Allen Massey-Ferguson Tractor Company

Burns After Tractor Explosion Near Brownswood

Jimmy Lynn Gage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gage of Brownwood and San Saba, suffered extensive burns to his face and body when a tractor blew up at Leonard's Pecan Bayou Farm near Brownswood on Monday June 13. He was refilling the tank with butane gas, sat on the tractor, and the tank exploded. He rolled in dirt to smother the flames. his father rushed him to Brownwood Memorial Hospital for first aid, then to San Saba Memorial Hospital. His mother said doctors expect the burns to require extended treatment but not deepen the injuries. The fire destroyed the tractor, 40 acres of barley, and a barn.

Jimmy Lynn Gage Floyd Gage Brownwood San Saba Leonard Pecan Bayou Brownswood Gage Brownmgood Memorial Hospital San Saba Memorial Hospital

Social Security Rep to Visit San Saba Thursday

SS Representative Gus Oldham from the Temple Social Security District Office will be in San Saba next Thursday, June 28, to help residents with Social Security problems. He will be in the county courtroom to assist with filing applications for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits.

Gus Oldham Temple ‘Social Security District San Saba Oldham

Christadelphian State Meeting Opens Sunday

Christadelphian churches across the state gather for a week of lectures from Sunday June 19 to Sunday June 26 at the Christadelphian Church at First and Commerce Streets. Daily services at 9 am and 2 pm with Bible classes starting Monday June 20 at 9:30 am. Speakers include H P Zilmer and son N D Zilmer of Haineis, W T Sullivan of Kingsland, with others possible.

Christadelphian Eclesias Christadelphian Church First and Commerce Streets Pam H. P. Zilmer N. D. Zilmer Haineis W. T. Sullivan Kingsland F.b.rilmerqalls

Festive Parade to Open San Saba Rodeo Week

Visitors descend on San Saba County for the 28th annual rodeo opening parade at 5 p.m. Festive floats, Army band, and representatives from Fredericksburg and Austin lead the procession through town. Local groups including Lions, Rotary, PTA, and 4-H participate alongside cowboys and cowgirls riding horses.

Ure County Gus San Saba County Askey Sherif Brantley Barker Dates Fhurkey Austin Miss National Rural Electrification Electric Cooperatives American Legion Browniwood Sheriff's Posse Shan San Saba City National Bank Rotary Club Disvary Club Sharon Club Lions Club Young Homemakers Sin Saba Wallace Creek HD Club San

Cherokee Exes Homecoming Scheduled for Saturday

The 1986 Cherokee Ex-Students and Teachers Homecoming will be held Saturday June 18 in the Cherokee School Gymnasium. Registration starts at 3 pm with events including a 3 pm program, a chicken barbecue from 6 to 7 pm, and a home talent show at 8 pm. Admission is small, with donations invited to the Cherokee Ex-Student Association. Special recognition for classes 1966, 1956, 1946, 1936, 1926, and 1916. all members urged to attend.

Cherokee Warren Randolph Cherokee Ex-Student Association Texas

Counseling classes for nursery parents begin June 23

Counseling classes for parents of nursery age children entering first grade in September 1967 will start June 23 and run four sessions from 9 am to 11 am in the Homemaking building. Led by Mrs. Jack Harkey, Mrs. Kim Baker, and Mrs. Oneida Roy, the program covers child development, safety, health, behavior, and growth with aims to rear healthy, happy children and meet Head Start program requirements.

Jack Harkey Kim - Baker Oneida Roy

Teenage Ball Games Need Support of Fans

Geach Jonnaskin, coordinator for the Summer Recreation Program, said this week that games played at Memorial Park need more fan support to boost participation and community interest.

Geach Jonnaskin Progra Memorial Park

Rainey to Testify at San Angelo Hearing on Agriculture

J L Rainey local pecan producer and plant owner is named to appear as a witness at an Inter Committee hearing on agriculture in San Angelo today June 16 from 2 45 to 2 55 pm Other witnesses include Penrose Metcalf Dr C T Holle Kamp Bert Dennis James L Powell Went Durham Gaylord Hawkins and others The hearing runs from 10 am to after 8 pm with a lunch break 12 00 to 1 30 pm Topics cover FRA programs sheep mohair research needs predatory animal control estate tax land evacuation mohair check off water farm labor and county agricultural statistics

J. L. Rainey Inter Committee On San Angelo Rainey Pegan Penrose ‘Metcalf C. T. Holekamp Bert Dennis Jamesl

Plans Set for San Saba County Fair Exhibits

Pon Woodruff president and Jia Stewardson vice president announce plans for the third annual San Saba County Fair on Ave 19 and 20 Exhibits will feature prd products antiques and more with emphasis on county exhibits and community participation

Pon Woodruff San Saba County

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