Baldrige Heads Texas Press Association at San Antonio
The Texas Press Association held its annual convention in San Antonio with Mineral Wells Falfurias Texarkana and El Paso in a red hot contest for next meet, which El Paso won by a handsome majority. Officers elected include Robt. L. Baldrige Clifton president Geo. F. Neu Brenham vice president Sam P. Harben Richardson secretary Ben Harrigel LaGrange treasurer Clarence Gilmore Texas Railroad Commission attorney Arthur Lefevre Houston essayist E. G. Senter Dallas historian Dick McCarty Albany orator Mrs. Lee J. Rowntree Bryan poet Sam Miller Mineral Wells Walter Wilson Mc Kinney executive committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press Association
San Antonio
Alamo City
Gunter
Roland Burge
Texas
Mineral Wells
Falfarias
Texarkana
el Paso
Robt. L. Baldrige
Clifton
Geo. FE
Houston
E. G. Senter
Dallas
Dick McCarty
Albany
Lee J. Rowntree
Bryan
Sam Miller
Walter Wilson
McKinney
Thorndale Minister Enjoys Angling Along San Saba River
Rev. A. B. Chapman and family of Thorndale take their annual vacation visiting the Morrows in San Saba. They enjoy fishing in the blue waters of the San Saba River, a trip Chapman has made before and looks forward to again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
San Saba
A. B. Chapman
J. D. Morrow
San Sabu
Rev. Chapman
Catfish Catch in San Saba River Brings 82-Pound Record
Elbert Hayes hauled an 82 pound yellow catfish in the San Saba River near Algerita last Saturday night. He used a trotline baited with a live frog and says other large cats have been caught in the area, though his remains the biggest to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Algerita
Elbert Hayes
Richland Springs Royal Arch elects officers for new year
At a Saturday night meeting the Royal Arch Chapter elected G. E B. Murray as High Priest RP Terry as King T A Garrett as Scribe J B Miller as Treasurer M I Sessions as Secretary CR St Clair as Royal Arch Captain Matt Adams as Captain of the Test W O M Perry as Principal Sojourner C B Williams as Master 1st Veil T D Munsell as Master 3rd Veil W 2 Harris as Master 8rd Veil M BR St Clin as Guard Summers returns from funeral of aged father buried at Brickman Oklahoma May 30. mother Mrs R S Summers and sister Miss Ollie accompany him home for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Royal Arch
G. E B. Murray
RP. Terry
T. A. Garrett
J.B. Miller
M. IT. Sessions
CR. St. Clair
Rayal Arch
Matt Adams
W. OM. Perry
C. B. Williams
T. D. Munsell
Harris
St. Clin
QO. C. Summers
Brickman
Oklahoma
R. 8. Summers
Miss Ollie
Some More of That Cherokee Sheep on the Farm
Carl Johnson of Salt Branch reports a small flock of sheep remains productive. From four years starting with 19 head he now has 48, selling 175.00 dollars worth of wool and 159.40 dollars of mutton this year, with total flock revenue of 686.16 dollars since beginning. Feed costs were minimal at about 25.00 dollars last winter, and the flock grazes freely with older stock sold.
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Carl Johnson
Salt Branch
Johnson
Texas Outdoor League organizes at San Saba
The Texas Outdoor League forms a San Saba unit led by J Frank Elder and Waco members at Fair Grounds Park with over 20 charter members. A fish fry fundraiser six to eight pm featured talks by John Barnes of Barnes Lumber Co and Elder outlining league aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Elder
Waco
Fair Grounds Park
K. H. H. Taylor
F. B. Hall
C. T. Jones
Richland Springs Gas Blowout Spurs Prospect Boom
Digger crews near Richland Springs hit a strong gas vein at 90 feet on the Hiram Locker tract. A Mexia oil man advised continuing drilling. the flow settled to normal but remains gas rich, with projections of 500 cubic feet daily and renewed wildcat activity across the county. The event signals potential real gas field development nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Hiram Locker
Mexia
Oid
San Saba County Iis
Cherokee Boy Sets Five Year School Attendance Record
Charles Tur biville, 11, son of Mr and Mrs C C Tur biville, closed the Cherokee school year with a perfect five year record, never missing a day or arriving late. The achievement may become a family heirloom and a source of lasting pride.
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Charles Turbiville
Cc. C. Turbiville
Charles
Richland Springs Men Attend Gun Club Meet in Temple
Richland Springs Gun Club members traveled through San Saba on press day en route home from the state meet at Temple. They called the event the greatest meet in state history with many entries and records. Members included Dr. E. M. Burleson G. B. Muse Jno D Coffee and B E Prather. Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Burleson will spend summer in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas with Hamil Carter of San Saba accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
E. M. Burleson
Ozark Mountains
Arkansas
Hamil Carter
San Saba
Fredonia Man Slashed in Altercation at Baseball Game
Luke Miller was slashed across his left side and chest during a Brady area baseball game on Sunday. He required eighteen stitches but the blade was stopped by the lower ribs. Ed Holt faces charges. Sheriff Bob Miller of Concho county visited Brady to see the wounded man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Sentinel
Fredonia
Luke Miller
Miller
Brady Sanitarium
Ed Holt
Bob Miller
Concho County
Brady
Lubbock Park Undergoes Improvements on South Plains Hill
Improvements underway at Lubbock County park aim to boost the South Plains resort. The band stand moved to the lake area, a concrete wading pond rises, bath houses go up, motor boats appear on the lake, and hundreds visit the municipal golf links in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Lubbock County
South Plains
Pastor Marshall Leaves For Theological Summer School
Rev C E Marshall of the First Methodist church departed Tuesday to attend the theological summer school at Southwestern University Georgetown for postgraduate study He will return in time for Sunday services Mrs T C Henry returns from San Angelo visit her aunt Mrs James Boyd accompanies and plans summer in San Saba A O McHorse and family visit their aged mother Mrs M E McHorse who has been quite ill
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Zade Beveridge of
Pallag
San Saba
J. OH. Beveridge
T. A. Carter
Route Two
Panhandle
Texas
Iona West
Wilson
Ann
Veda West
CG. BE. Marshall
First Methodist Church
Southwestern University
Georgetown
T. C. Henry
San Angelo
James Boyd
A. O. McHorse
Texan
M. E. McHorse
Sheriff Urquhart Heads San Saba Sheriff Convention
Sheriff W R B Urquhart returned from the West Texas sheriffs convention. The event, praised for its value to peace officers, voted to hold the next gathering in San Saba on September 9 and 10 with W E James of the Texas Council of Safety as a featured speaker.
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Urquhart
San Saba
W. RB. Urquhart
West Texas
Old Time Gospel Meeting in San Saba
The original Apostolic group plans a chant meeting in San Saba on May 20 led by Evershady from Houston preaching with a pianist and singing leader. Several consecrated Christian workers will attend, no collections will be taken, and the gospel will be shared as taught by Jesus and His disciples on the old Baptist Church lot.
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Houston
Original Apostolic Meeting
Old Baptist Church
Jesus
S. We Ditte
Evershady
Annual Meeting of Texas Cotton Association in Dallas
The Texas Cotton Association will hold its annual meeting in Dallas on June 28, 1925 at 11:00 a.m. Directors and officers for the coming year will be elected. Cameron and Baxter announce renewed five year agreement, strong signup for 1926-27, and expected growth. members from this county urged to attend and notify San Saba offices.
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Exis Warm Bureau Cotton Association
Dallas
Cameron & Baxter
Field Service
Messrs, Cameron & Baxter
Messrs. Cameron & Baxter
Association
San Saba
Texas
Tri-City Band Association Formed
Knox City, Reéch aster and Rule bands formed the Tri-City Band Association to boost band interest and host mass concerts. The groups performed at Knox City on Sunday June 18 and will play at Rule on June 26 and Rochester on June 27.
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Rule
Knox City
Reéchaster
Rule Bands
Tri-City
Fishing Party Heads Out For Annual Outing
Dy H H Taylor leads the Fishing Party from San Saba toward the headwaters of the San Saba River for the annual fishing and outing. The party includes Dr and Mrs H H Taylor Mr and Mrs Cecil B Smith Grace and Denver Wickline Dr L F Taylor and family plus other relatives and friends from San Saba Stephenville Haskell Cisco George Town Lub bock Devol and Oklahoma. Local residents Wade Ledbetter and Volney Jockel visit family in San Saba this week and Miss Lena Barnett sails to Austin for summer studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy. H. H. Taylor
San Saba
H. H. Taylor
Cecil B. Smith
Grace
Denver Wickline
Stephenville
L. F. Taylor
Haskell
Taylor
Cisco
Volney Tockel
With
Valles
Wes. Jockel
San Baba
Volney
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
Wade Ledbetter
Panhandle
San Saba Park Receives Health Camp Approval Request
Mrr Mitchell Johnson mayor of San Saba Texas receives a letter from H O Sarpington state health officer praising the Fair Grounds Tourist Park as a healthful recreation site. A Camp Ground Questionnaire is enclosed to qualify the camp for an approved list with certificates and placards to follow after inspection by R J McLean sanitarian this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Johnson
San Saba
Texas
Mr. Johnson
J. Frank Hitler
R. J. McLean
H. O. Sarpington
Brock's Filling Station Changes Management
Brock Ashby sold his filling station, formerly Jack's Driving Station, to S. A. Sykes who will run it from the same site. Ashby remains in San Saba, uncertain about his next business move but plans to stay local. Sykes acts as Magnolia Oil's general agent and will maintain current operations. Ashby covers at City Dime Store while Cecil B. Smith takes a vacation camping on the San Saba river near Menard or McKavett.
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Brock Ashby
S. A. Sykes
Mr. Ashby
San Saba
Mr. Sykes
Magnolia Oi
City Dime Store
Cecil B. Smith
Menard Or
McKavett
Old Settlers Reunion plans set for San Saba Fair
The Fourth Annual Old Settlers Reunion will be held during the San Saba County Fair August 10 to 13 with a street parade, a tent or brush arbor, and headquarters. Officers include Hugh Miller president and G S Gray L C Davenport vice presidents, John Seiders secretary treasurer, plus directors W M Allison A J Harkey W M Perry J T Taylor and A J Walker. Committees cover program arrangements meaty parade reception and more with specific names listed. James Cuties returns from North with furniture stock for Cummins Company. T E Thorp's Radio Shop advertises radio battery service at 7c.
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San Saba
Hugh Miller
G. S. Gray
L. C. Davenport
John Seiders
A. J. Walker
W. W. Walker
W. Russell
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State Department
U.k’s. San Saba
Bob Baldridge
T. Press Association
George E. T. Neu
Brenham
Auval Brown
McAlister
J. W. Brown
Bethel
Auval
Frances Brazil
Temple
Vera Dean
R. S. Miller
Marfa
Jack Burleson Miller
R. W. Burleson
Tack Miller
Lubbock Park
C. E. Marshal of
To Theological Summer School
Avannual Meeting
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Tri-City Band Association
Lee QO
Allen
E. T. Neal
Teenie Waggoner
Georgettown
G. W. Perry
L. L. Lloyd
Devol
Flare
T. F. Prather
Prather
Mrs. Perry
Lena Barnett
Loeker
Fairview
Austin
Summiter
WG. Mayes
Kasea
Linotype Enerster
San Saba Star
Ran Sab
Brock’s Filling Station
Old Settlers Reunion
de Sidivain
We AL Olver
Hot Doran
J. R. Polk
BL R. Russell
Maes
Mae OW. Hart
Bibai Webs
Tatlie Brown
Miritie
Waster
Lavine A. Duncan
Janes Cuties
Yorth
Cummins Company
T. E. Thorp
Radio Shop
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