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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
Maude Crockett and others contributed pieces titled After 1¢ Years Open Doors no Filling the Need for Trained Pastors and One Shiny Pebble. Merwe Co ML McKineely led the prayer of dismissal. after the service 20 members attended a punch reception.
The Evening Circle of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday June 14 at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Charley Moore with Mrs J C Stoker as co host. Miss Ellen Joiner led a Bible study on Christ The Unifying Center of Life from Ephesians.
Blessed events note a daughter Patricia Dianna Pierce born June 19 at seven pounds eleven ounces at San Saba Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Pierce. John L. Taff of Harlingen visited with his children Maureen Steven and Mary who stayed with grandparents. mother Mrs. Tom Taff accompanied them home for a week.
On Wednesday June 29 church groups hold study sessions. The Women of the First Presbyterian Church meet at 3 p m for Bible study at the church. The WMS Circles of the First Baptist Church meet for scheduled studies. The Ladies Bible Class of Wallace and 2nd Street Church of Christ meet at 12 30 am for Bible study at the church.
June calendar entries show Bend and Simpson Creek Home Demonstration Clubs holding programs on Modern Fibers and Fabrics led by county agent Mrs. Bernice B. Murray. Bend meets June 23, Simpson Creek meets June 28 at the club house, with Murray presenting at Spring Creek’s regular meeting.
The Live Oak Community Social gathered at the Club House on Saturday night with about 20 attendees. Mrs. Ward McKee and Mrs. Grady Isham hosted, guests played 42 and enjoyed homemade ice cream and cookies.
Mrs J Thomas Vogel and daughter Vicki of Pecos visited Friday June 17 with her grandmother Mrs Nona Anderson and Miss Florese Anderson in San Saba. Vogel said her mother Mrs Clarence Anderson of Pecos was admitted June 12 to John Sealy Hospital in Galveston for treatment and expects to stay about a month.
The Wesleyan Service Guild met in the church Fellowship Room on June 13 at 7 30 p m for a regular meeting. The president opened the session with Mrs Alma Hamrick as program leader presenting Set Apart for Me. Soft music played by Mrs Y Vivax Handy followed by Take Time To Be Holy. Minutes were read and 12 members answered roll call. The Treasurer reported 160 96 balance and a 14 95 gift for Honorary Life Membership leaving 145 01. The group planned contributions for Bro Carter and approved Get Well cards. Committees were named to obtain new program material and organize flower duties for the fourth Sunday. A copper Baptistmal bowl with alter plaque was presented to Lucy Walker after eye surgery. Refreshments followed. neighbors Mr and Mrs A B Taff of Childress visited in Tom Taff’s home and Mrs George W Brown. Mrs J B Taff visited for several weeks.
San Saba Memorial Hospital records list 13 patients admitted from June 3 to June 20 and 12 discharged in the same period. Names include Robert H. Slaughter Eastland Clay Walker Mason Ann Kuykendall Cherokee Norma Grumbles Debbie Grumbles and others from San Saba Richland Springs Stephenville and Fort Worth.
The Killgore reunion in San Saba June 11 12 at Mill Pond Park drew about 35 attendees among those not listed earlier. Guests included L V Sembritzki and Ola of Corpus Christi and Tom Strong and his wife of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs T J Stewart and Mr and Mrs Raymond Reavis visited in Brownwood Sunday afternoon with their father Mr and Mrs F M Reavis. They also visited a short white Sunday afternoon in Richland Springs with Mrs Reavis parents Mr and Mrs L W Solsbery.
Barbara Ann Gilger wed David Lawrence Gilger in a candlelight First Methodist Church service in San Saba on Saturday June 15. Attendants included Priscilla Moore and Jackie Owen. music by Mrs Jack Sullivan. reception at the bride’s home. Out of town guests came from Lubbock Dublin Stephenville San Antonio and Mullin.
Local notice announces vaccine availability at Laird's Corner Drug Store for blue tongue prevention. Public health guidance encourages pet owners to vaccinate dogs and cattle as advised by veterinarians and county health officials.
The Gladiola Flour Kitchens provide recipes for fruit shortcakes using fresh frozen or canned fruit. Mix sugar and dry ingredients, add an egg milk mixture, form soft dough, bake 12 to 14 minutes at 450 degrees, assemble with fruit and whipped cream or nonfat dry milk. Orange biscuits add rind to dry mix, cut, bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450, finish with orange juice sugar cubes.
Mr and Mrs Leslie M Bearss of Austin attended the Texas Press Association Convention at the Rice Hotel in Houston the weekend of June 17. Allan Shivers spoke Friday noon while Vice President Nixon and Mrs Pat Nixon spoke at a cocktail party and banquet Saturday night. The Bearss children Buddy and Ricky visited grandparents R T Harkey during the event.
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