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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
A letter from F Clark County Agent notes a limited Farm Boy Special trip. Directors Walton and Williamson at College Station approved, offering adult farmers and older boys not in club work a rail trip for 300 dollars total. Initial 30 dollar payment due promptly to secure one of the few slots.
Mr and Mrs E R Taylor express gratitude to neighbors for sympathy and flowers after the loss of their daughter Emma Ruth. B D Sullivan reports a new Army Shoes shipment at his Second Hand Store on the east side public gallare.
T G Pierce reported from last week’s Interstate Airplane Company visit that a telegram from the head office to J E Bell, Chamber secretary, promised a plane to San Saba once local interest proves the town can be placed on the air map and added to a regular schedule.
The State Press Association met in Houston with a festive opening and a lengthy, lively outline of events. The writer recalls past gatherings, the inaugural convention, and a boat excursion to Sylvan Beach among meals, drinks, and camaraderie. The piece notes the long association’s return home to Houston after years away.
The narrative recalls visits to San Jacinto Battle Field Goose Creek oil field and Sylvan Beach with dinners at the Majestic and Rice Hotel roof garden hosted by Jesse Jones. Luncheon on the Galveston trip honored S B J Cox with seafood at John’s Place. John E Cooke was elected president Judd Mortimer Lewis VP Sam Harben secretary and Ferd Lehman treasurer.
Goldthwaite Lodge No. 794 A F and A M elected officers for the new year at a June 17 1920 meeting. Named W M Clyde Lane J W Marvin Rudd Treas James Rahl Sec Lewis Hudson Tiler and appointive officers S D Hubert K Jones JJ D J R Davis C M Burch J Everett Evans. T G Tomkins of El Reno Oklahoma visited San Saba recently with his wife while prospecting in the area amid a state tour.
Local listing shows G A Walters and J H Baker as Walters and Baker Law Land Loan and Abstract Office. IRA C Stone M D physician over Corner Drug Store. John Seiders real estate investments and loans. B T Rich wholesales grain hay and feedstuff. Sloan Building N C Walker lawyer practices in all state courts Notary Public in Office G H Hagan real estate loans fire insurance abstracter.
Alpha Lodge No 204 meets Thursday evenings at Odd Fellows Hall on the north side of the square. Visiting brethren cordially invited to attend. Officers listed: J B Miler N G, J H Brown V G, T C Henry Treasurer, John Seiders Secretary.
The First Assistant Postmaster General ordered Sunday window service discontinued. The San Saba office will abolish general delivery and stamp window service on Sundays starting June 27, 1920. Postmaster J. W. Longley explains this to inform patrons of the change.
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