San Saba to Welcome New Fair Store by Zweig Firm
The Fair, operated by H. W. Zweig of San Antonio, leases the McConnell building at the Garner-Alvis corner and will open a new Fair store in San Saba. S. Olian, who handled the prior Gregg & Thaxon sale, will manage the new location. The former sale closed and remnants shipped elsewhere. The new store will offer fresh merchandise and a truly new shopping experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Zweig
San Antonio
McConnell
San Saba
Gregg & Thaxton
S. Olian
Chappel Community Notes and Rain Outlook
Miss Olzie Millican visits Mrs. Cox of Dallas and Miss Nola Gaddy visits Mrs. J D Keeney of Chappel this week. A million dollar rain fell last week. Cherokee Creek rose, causing damage. Fifty hundred people attended a Sunday singing convention at the old Camp Ground. next convention at Bend school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olzie Millican
Cox
Dallas
Nola Gaddy
J.D. Keeney
Chappel
Bill Harrell
John Lee Walker
Doris Broyles
Julian Millican
E. D. Keeney
Miles Harris
Ben Howell
Mansefield Millican
Old Camp Ground
Jacksonville
Bend School House
Pridgeon Family Reunion Brightens Cherokee Creek
A Pridgeon family reunion near Cherokee Creek celebrated with relatives from Seattle and local members. Guests enjoyed goat barbecue, fried chicken, pies, cookies, and ice cream, staying overnight due to rain. Attendees included Vera Smith, Gertrude Turner, Lois of Seattle, J M Pridgeon, Joe Pridgeon, E A Lewis family, Fannie Hazel Greenwelge, Wiley Pridgeon, Walter Hendrick, and others. District deputy M B Hastings announced a Brownwood Modern Woodmen meeting on June 25 to present a class to State Counselor O W Mayo of Waco, with about 50 goat riders anticipated. J D Estep and wife depart for an Oklahoma trip, possibly visiting California and Yellowstone on return. Rev R K McCall and family, Nell and Don, Elsa Behrens, Birdie Sampson, Oma Williams, attend Young People’s meeting in Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridgeon
Cherokee Creek
E. A. Lewis
Seattle
Washington
Vera Smith
Gertrude Turner
Lois
J. M. Pridgeon
Joe Pridgeon
Fannie Hazel Greenwelge
Cherokee
Wiley Pridgeon
San Saba
Walter Hendrick
Richland Springs
M. B. Hastings
Brownwood
O. W. Mayo
Waco
Hastings
Old Settlers Reunion Committees Formed
The Old Settlers Association names committees to begin work including Finance chaired by R W Burleson with members Pete Sloan J L Burleson R L Estep A B Wilson W G Kolb and Dave Chadwick Barbecue and Meats chaired by WW Walker with a large list of helpers Committee on Arrangements chaired by J T Taylor Program and Entertainment chaired by W V Dean Memorials chaired by Mrs Leigh Burleson Hugh Miller is president with E B House as secretary of the Old Settlers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Burleson
Pete Sloan
J. L. Burleson
R. L. Estep
A. B. Wilson
W. G. Kolb
Dave Chadwick
W W. Walker
R. C. Sloan
Ruf Thornton
W. J. Millican
McKee
J. R. Polk
J. L.murray
J.T. Taylor
G. A. Walters
J. W. Carroll
J. N. Alexander
J. ,L Murray
W. E. Barrow
W. H. Hinyard
Ino. Huffstatler, Sr
T. A. Murray
J. H. Baker
W. R. Harris
E. H. Miller
W. V. Dean
Arch Woods
W. A. Smith
W. W. Walker
May Holman
Leigh Burleson
San Saba's Latest Bowling Results
One of the season's most spectacular matches ends with the Bankers in sole possession atop standings after a close duel with the Fire Boys. Middleton’s steady play kept the Fire Boys down as Ab Walters Jr. nearly lost a tooth in Thursday's storm. league totals show Bankers 4 won 2 lost with 5 played. Wiley B. Murray Post American Legion to run Friday bowling event June 19 with proceeds for charity. Tay lor team to visit Friday for a marquee clash at Bankers home alley.
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Bankers
Fire Boys
Middleton
Ab Walters
Hill Billies
Fire Boys O
Wiley B. Murray Post American Legion
Taylor
Church of Christ Meeting at Nix Nix church hosts annual gathering
The third annual Church of Christ meeting will begin at the Nix school house on June 19 and run over two Lord's Days. Silas Howell of Cherokee will lead the services with three on Sundays and a dinner on the ground. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
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Church of Christ
Nix School House
Silas Howell
Wet Hands Help Save Fish On Hook and Release
Officials of the American Game Association urge anglers to wet hands before handling small fish to protect a protective film, preventing fungi and death. Brock Ashby and J W Shook travel to Devils River for a fishing trip with Ms Ashby. Mrs W W Moser and Miss Irene visit San Saba after staying with relatives.
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Junction Eagle
American Game Association
Brock Ashby
J. W. Shook
Devils River
Ms. Ashby
Eldorado
W. W. Moser
Irene
Abilene
A. M. Sanderson
San Saba
Fair Encampment Old Settlers Reunion and Jubilee
The San Saba County Fair Association plans a four day free ground encampment reunion and Diamond Jubilee marking 75 years since county organization. A rodeo race meet and bands are planned with volunteer labor and no fair catalog or premium lists. Public notices urge all residents to attend, camp, and celebrate old time memories with music and varied amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
Old Settlers
Big 'Un Next Week Promises Revelations From Editor
The News editor working on Texas Press Association insights at San Angelo last week plans forthcoming disclosures. Floyd Massey and family from Duncan Oklahoma visit Mr. and Mrs. Robbins and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, while Hilla Walker with Mrs. S. H. Walker and daughters Adelle and Mary from Merced, California arrive to visit relatives.
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BIG ‘UN
Texas Press Association
San Angelo
Floyd Massey
Wilfred Massey
Duncan
Oklahoma
W. A. Robbins
W. E. Johnson
Fairview
Hilla Walker
Walter Walker
S. H. Walker
Adelle
Mary
Merced
California
T. ¥. Elton
Richard Johnson Among Baylor U Graduates in 1930
Waco Texas May 27 Among 280 Baylor University graduates Richard L Johnson son of Mr and Mrs J E Johnson of San Saba received a bachelor of laws degree after five years at the university He served as Brooks Hall Student Council junior councilor spokesman for the Mid Law Class 1930 and member of the Senate Law Society He plans to practice law in San Saba after graduation.
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Waco
Tex
Baylor University
Richard L. Johnson
J. E. Johnson
San Saba
Johnson
Baylor
Brooks Hall
Senate Law Society
Law School
The Norette Shoppe of San Saba
The Norette Shoppe, a San Saba institution founded in 1916 by Miss Nora Walker now Mrs Nora Walker Campbell, remains a popular trading center for local women. The Beauty Parlor adds services, with Mrs Campbell and staff traveling to fashion centers to bring back the latest in beauty culture millinery and ladies wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Nora Walker
Nora Walker Campbel
J. C. Campbell
Norette
Campbell
New Hope Community News Highlights Local Visits
Guests from Pear Valley Holt and Bowser joined Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Neighbors for a Sunday gathering. Chapell singing convention drew many. crops thriving after recent rains. Community events include Shiloh Club meeting and parental visits from Brownwood Richland Springs Holt and Lakeview residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Land
Willie Bloomer
Ross Land
Pear Valley
Charlie Bloomer
Lohn
Donald Allen
Baby
Bowser
Jessie Neighbors
Chappel
Clarence Allen
Holt
Harmon Richman
Mack Heatherly
J. M. Heathers
Brownwood
M. G. Chiles
Richland Springs
Shiloh
Sam Jamar
Howard Hickman
Lakeview
A. J. Harvey
R. V. Lord
Pool
Rhuby Smith
San Saba
Lizzie
Shell-Shocked Son Reunited, Dies in San Diego
Mrs. Boon Christy of north of town traveled to San Diego to attend the funeral of her son Frank H. Arledge 33. A World War veteran shell-shocked and memory lost, he was separated from his mother for 12 years before Red Cross notified her of his illness. He died June 4 in the Naval hospital. his last wish was burial in Mount Hope cemetery, where his mother planted a rose on his grave.
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Arledge
47Th Coast Artillery
Red Cross
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Christy
Joe Blackburn
Gunsight
Mount Hope Cemetery
Bend By Heck Bend Local Social Notes and Sports
Mr and Mrs Henry Haynes from Placid visited the Baxters. Dallas visitor Mrs Herschell Wild extended stay with the Gages. Glynn Hughes and Otis Lee from Gatesville spent time in Bend. Local folks shopped to Lampasas and Goldthwaite relatives visited. Several families hosted visits, a singing convention at Cherokee Creek drew crowds, Bend beat Harkeyville 9 2 and shaded Lameta 3 2. Norva G won clothing contest and earned a trip to A M College short course. Several families toured Fort Worth Dallas and Galveston. Carol Loucks enrolled in Tyler commercial college.
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Henry Haynes
Placid
L. A. Baxter
Herschell Wild
Dallas
W. H. Gage
Glynn Hughes
Pioneer
Glynn
Otis
Emil Lee
Grady
Bond
Gatesville
Fred Turner
Roy Cates
Lampasas
Billie Kirby
Goldthwaite
Ima Moore
Nolin Haney
Houston
Sam Gilbreath
Coleman and
Vicinity
Derman Lively
Honda Lou
H. W. Smith
Harrell Osborne
Liby
Rachael
del Rio
J. ©. Morsris
Osborne
Kerrville
Cherokee Creek
Bend
Harkeyville
Lameta
Lucious Warner I
Lake Victor
Roy Cate
Norva G
Bilie Kirby
Bair Park
San Saba
A & M College
Hailstorm Deluges Town With Stones The Size Of Fists
A thunderous hailstorm swept through a town last Thursday night striking near eight. Residents sought shelter in storm houses as large jagged hailstones fell in torrents. Widespread damage followed with pecan trees stripped, roofs ripped, and garages nearly roofless. Crops losses run into thousands though exact figures remain uncertain.
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West End
Murray
Loucks Dairy
Loucks
Byrd Rogers Nuptials Join Two Souls in One Thought
The February wedding of Miss Grace Rogers and Mr. Jeff Byrd was announced by their families. The bride, a local high school graduate, studied postgraduate work, and the groom, a native son, attended school locally and works at a grocery store. They live with Mr and Mrs Fred Townsend and receive well wishes from friends.
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Jeff Byrd
Grace Rogers
Texas Press Association
J. W. Carroll
Fred Townsend
Methodist Church Services and Weekend Visits
Sunday School 9 45 morning worship 11 preaching by the pastor The Comforter Evening Worship 8 15 illustrated story of creation Junior Church 11 Epworth League 7 30 Missionary Society Monday 4 o clock Personal Workers Conference and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 9 15 Choir Rehearsal Thursday You will find a royal welcome at any of these services pastor F H Hamner Mr and Mrs J D Seiders and Mrs R A Schultz of Taylor guests in San Saba this week Clarence Summers attended district agents meeting of Sinclair gas and oil products at Brownwood Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. m. Epworth League
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Frank Meador
R. N. Estep
Oklahoma City
EL Estep
Mangum
Yellowstone National Park
The
Old Settlers Reunion Committees
Nix
Richard Johnson
Baylor U
New Hope
Sunshine
Barney Sullivan
Redwood City
J. B. Arnold, Jr
W. BP. Sullivan
Heck
Drew Rainbolt
Thomas
W. D. ‘Taylor
Barbara Ann Cookston
Ft. Worth
J. M. Baker
Galveston
Carol Loucks
Tyler
Byrd-Rogers
J. D. Seiders
R. A. Schultz
Carrie Seiders
Clarence Summers
Sinclair Gas and Oil Products
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