San Saba County Asks Over $400 000 for Local Projects
San Saba County, the town of San Saba, and Richland Springs seek more than 400000 under Roosevelt's National Recovery Act. A Richland delegation backed a water supply plant and cold storage project led by Mayor J B Goffey and others. The group, including H O Timmins and S W Burleson, toured Austin with plans for park improvements, an airport field, a primary school building, city power plant, gymnasium, and more, awaiting final funding details from the State Relief and Rehabilitation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
San Saba
Roosevelt
Richland
J. B. Goffey
Noble Prentice
Lions Club
E. B. Prather
State Relief and Rehabilitation Committee
Austin
Rally Day County Council’s Great County Event
The Rally Day and wardrobe contest at the high school drew record attendance and entrants. Miss Lorena Dry, county demonstrator, led the program with help from community workers. Visiting judges included Miss Dora R. Barnes A and M College, Miss Kittie Sue Harrison Menard County, and Miss Vida Moore Brownwood. Arch Carson and wife from Brownwood attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Dry
Dora R. Barnes
A. & M. College
Kittie Sue Harrison
Menard County
Vida Moore
Brownwood
Arch Carson
Governor Grants 6 Mo Furlough to Capt C A McNeill
Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted a six month furlough to Captain C A McNeill who was convicted in 1980 of robbing the First State Bank at Richland Springs. He was serving a 40 year Brown County sentence and a 225 year sentence from this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
C. A. McNeill
First State Bank
Richland Springs
McNeill
Brown County
Famous Fisherman Demonstrates Casting For Local Fans
Fort Worth hunter Jack Lamb, renowned from Chicago to Mexico City, spent the weekend here. He fished Miller Lake and Cherokee Creek and conducted a bait casting and fly fishing demonstration. Lamb described the trip as delightful and was accompanied by a chauffeur and a Star-Telegram representative. Local fans praised his trapping and display of skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lamb
Fort Worth
Chicago
Mexico City
Miller Lake
Cherokee Creek
Lamb
Sfir-Telegram
J H Lindsey Early Settler Returns Home From Hospital
J H Lindsey, an aged pioneer rancher in the county, came home last week after two weeks in hospitals at Santa Anna and Brownwood. He suffered a partial stroke of paralysis weeks ago and remains in critical condition. He is among the few pioneers who witnessed Indiah raids in the county, and residents will seek news of his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lindsey
Santa Anna
Brownwood
Lindsey
Two Arrests Made For Gigging Fish Near Brady Creek
Warden H. R. Morrel arrested two men on the San Saba River near Brady Creek mouth early Sunday. They claimed Richland Springs as home and were found with gigs and a sack of fish. One defendant pleaded guilty in San Saba justice court and was fined 25.50 dollars.
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Brady Standard
H. R. Morrel
San Saba
Brady Creek
Richland Springs
Justice Court
Algerita 4-H Club Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Algerita 4-H Club met Friday June 9 to elect officers: President Karl Wiederhofer Vice President John Taylor Duncan Secretary-Reporter Harvey King. They planned summer work and a July 8 meeting while noting activities on June 16 at the San Saba river and a July 12 encampment trip to Llano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algerita
Scudder
San Saba
Llano
Karl Wiederhofer
John Taylor Duncan
Harvey, King
West Texas Pecan Meet Set for Brownwood Convention
W J Millican president of the West Texas Pecan Growers Association announced Brownwood will host the annual convention on July 20. H G Lucas chairs the program committee and promises a strong agenda. Efforts aim to have Vice President John Garner attend and to name the Garner pecan variety. A fish fry and barbecue dinner are planned with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Millican
West Texas Pecan Growers Association
H. G. Lucas
John Garner
Garner
Richs Announce Daughter Lilian to Clarence Orville Pinepines
A wedding invitation states Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Rich request the pleasure of friends at the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Mr. Clarence Orville Pinepines on Friday at their home in San Angelo Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Rich
Lillian
Clarence Orvil Pinepines
San
Texas
Brady Boosters Promote July Jubilee Tour
Brady boosters on schedule for a three day tour to publicize the July Jubilee. About 27 cars and 80 to 100 people, plus a 30 piece band, traveled Tuesday morning via Richland Springs to San Saba and onward to Cherokee Llano and Kerrville. Leaders included J B Vincent director, S J Strigler parade marshal, and H R Hodges as booster foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
H. R. Hodges
John the Baptist
Richland Springs
G. A. Walters
Carl Blasig
Boyce House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Char G Cotten
Fort Worth
Old Settlers To Meet Saturday To Decide Definitely
The old settlers of San Saba County are summoned to the Commissioners' Court room Saturday June 24 at 2 PM. The gathering will decide whether a summer reunion is held, with options including a basket picnic or a barbecue funded by donations. An executive committee from each school precinct, named at last year’s reunion, is urged to attend with neighbors.
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Commissioners’ Court
San Saba
S. E B. Kelley
Springs
H. T. Speake
Jno
W. Hickman
Locker
A. J. Parks
Lakeview
K. Davenport
Hal
Jack Foster
Bethel
Tom Mec Neill
Post Oake
Grove
R. 3. McCarty
Bowser
Oliver Hall
J. Hy Hart
Algerita
T. Nac Daniel
Harmony
Lee Oliver
Pecen Grove
R. E. Senterfitt
Fairview
J.T. Taylor
Neal
Bud Rawls
China
G. A. Gaines
Harkeyville
A. J. Kiley
Sloan
J. R. Ellis
Mc Millin
E. H. Miller
Shaw Bend
E. Q. Magee
Catclaw
John Smith
Colony
Dallasites Visit Wonder Valley for Vacation Fun
Dallas families and clergy enjoy a summer escape along the San Saba river. Measrs Leslie and G E McCall, Mr and Mrs C R Utt and children Nancy and Ted, plus Rev WK McCall and family, relax in shady river shade with blue waters and rich pecan groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Leslie
G. E. McCall
C. R. Utt
Nancy
Ted
W.K. McCail
Familly
Revival Evangelist A K Scott Returns to Fort Worth Church
Christian Church on Commerce Street hosted morning and evening services by revival evangelist A K Scott of Fort Worth last Sunday. The church plans to welcome his return for a revival, with program details to be announced and offerings to be collected.
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Christian Church
A. K.' Scott
Fort Worth
Commerce Street
Bro
Scott
San‘ Saba
San Saba and Llano 4-H Clubs Join Camp Planned
San Saba and Llano County 4-H clubs plan a joint camp at Llano River in Llano County July 31 to August 2. The program includes athletic exercise, meals, swimming, games, music, and entertainment with strict rules and parental visitors invited Wednesday night. County Agent N. E. Scudder invites San Saba boys to enroll for the two day outing and to bring bedding and provisions.
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San Saba County
Llano ‘County
Llano County
Llano River
San Saba
Llano
N. E. Scudder
New Tire Advice: Always Install a New Tube
Local Goodyear dealer C D Hayden urges motorists to pair a new tire with a new tube. He warns old tubes lose air, cause underinflation, buckle, and risk leaks or blowouts, threatening tire mileage and safety. A new tube fits perfectly and lasts with the tire.
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C.D. Hayden
Goodyear
Mr. Hayden
Mgr
Hayden
Brisk Penny Rate Drop Expected July First
SSPEAN Washington reports a planned penny rate decrease from 8 to 2 cents set for July 1. The change also authorizes the president to enact broader reductions if economic conditions warrant. John Kelleyang and Fort family noted amid the discussion of annual vacation plans.
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Washington
John Kelleyang
Fort Faking Hig
Pecan Tour Notes and Local History Reflections
Fragmented reminiscence recounts Jno W Russell on a west square rock building likely erected 1876 or 1879 with contractor John O Reilley and sons. Notes about Pecans spur a county program with June meeting led by R W Pearsons and speakers on propagation, varieties, grafting, soil care, and grove tours in San Saba County.
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Jno
Court House
Peeda
Iss
San Saba County
Famou
R. W. Pearsons
S. Gray
Arlington
Brigon
West, Texas
EL. Bava San Sabe
W. J. Millican
Bend
Road Work on Highway 81 South of Town Progressing
Road work ten south of town along highway 81 progresses with fence resets to 100 foot right of way funded by RFC. Commissioners Milley and Dean advance from opposite ends while Chadwick clears trees and roadbed, aiming for construction letting after the year ends. Jury of view and condemnation hearings will follow to secure remaining tracts toward the Colorado river, as Comanche and Mills counties report progress.
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Llano County
RFC
Milley
Dean
Chadwick
Highway 81
Commissioners’ Court
Colorado River
Mills County
Goldthwaite
North Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Dallas
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Gulf Coast
Richland Springs Masons Elect New Officers for Year
Richland Springs Masonic lodge elected officers for the ensuing year led by Worshipful Master C. C. Burleson. Named officers include Senior Warden B. A. Hopkins, Junior Warden W. A. Vowel, Secretary M. T. Burleson, Treasurer W. G. Locker, Chaplin D. C. Williams, Tiler W. R. Harris, Senior Deacon J. L. Locker, Junior Deacon J. E. Neeper, Senior Steward J. A. Gaddy, and Junior Steward W. F. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs Masonic Lodge
C. C. Burleson
B. A. Hopkins
W. A. Vowel
M. T. Burleson
W. GC. Locker
D. C. Williams
Chaplin
W. R. Harris
J. L. Locker
J. E. Neeper
J. A. Gaddy
W. F. Lewis
San Saba Girls Return From Youth Conference Trip
Four San Saba youths attended the Young People's Conference at Westminster encampment near Kerrville. The San Saba Presbyterian church was represented by Olive Cameron Else Behrens Henrietta Behrens and Qleta Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Jadiea
Weatminster
Kerrville
Cweal
San Seba
Presbyterian Church
Mignes
Olive Cameron
Behrens
Henrietta Behrens
Qleta Bennett
Local Eastern Star visits deepen chapter ties
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Burnett visits the local O E S chapter on Monday night. Deputy grand matron Gertrude Joiner of DeLeon and grand matron Mrs Leathers of Coleman accompany her, sharing instruction and inspiration with members from San Saba and nearby towns. The gathering features cordial remarks and refreshments after the meeting.
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Isit
O. E
Order of Eastern Star
Occas
R Burnett
Burnett
Gertrude Joiner
DeLeon
Ry ‘Leather
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County Council
C A. McNeill
Algerita 4-H
West Texas
Brady
San ‘Saba
Goodyear Dexter
Risien Grove
Tyne
Pocsin S
Treas
J.T
Kelley
Westus
Rogs -R. Wolfee
T. E. Burnham
la Saba County
Miller and
Masons
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