Home Boy Makes Good Author Book National Commendation
Anderson M. Baten from Dallas visits his mother in San Saba as his debut book The Philosophy of Life gains national notice. After 15 years of toil he completed the volume, copywriting and publishing it for a major syndicate, with a second edition in print and strong critical reception nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson M. Baten
Dallas
W. C. Golden
San Saba
Baten
E. A. Bater
Howard Payne College
Texas
Young Baten
United States
Alderson M. Baton
Mr. Baten
San Saba Man Grows Pinto Beans Big Scale
A San Saba resident receives a one pound sack of New Mexico Pinto beans from Albert Hunter. The sack bears Mountainair Superior Pinto Beans branding with a recipe folder detailing Mountainair, New Mexico, its bean industry, and cooking ideas including a Mountainair bean pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Albert Hunter
Hunter
Moountaingir
Mountainair Superior
Mountainair
Albert
Tam
State Pecan Growers Plan LaGrange Convention
San Saba figures join Texas Pecan Growers program as the event at LaGrange on July 14 15 16 draws pecan men from across the state. J L Rainey of San Angelo will discuss behavior of pecan varieties in Texas. Other local participants include J T Kelley and Guy M Rissen of San Saba W J Millican and D F Moore of Bend John Stribling of Liano H G Lucas of Brownwood R Wilbur of San Angelo J W Warnock of Christoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
LaGrange
West Texas
J. L. Rainey
San Angelo
Texas
San
Methodist Men In High Carnival On Tuesday Night
The Methodist church men and friends held a lively sports night on the church field. Horseshoe pitching featured a battle royal between Wil Hinyard and Henry Timmins and Tilden Lindsey and the reporter. The sugar game went to Lindsey and Timmins, croquet saw Ormand and Thomas edge Brown and Mann, and Valley Ball had Miss Mary Mann teaming with the preacher against Dad Doran and others. Lindsey and Smith issued an open challenge for next Tuesday. Plenty of ice cold lemonade served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wil Hinyard
Henry Timmins
Tilden Lindsey
Ormand
Thomas
Brown
Mann
Mary Mann
Dad
Oat Yield Is Way Up in Hamilton Valley Fields
Oats show strong yields with threshers busy over the past two Sundays. Alex Casbeer field reports 76.5 bushels per acre on 68 acres. George Roy logged 108 bushels per acre from 3 acres. Guests at the Little home include Mr and Mrs C B James and sons Nellie and Charity of Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Casbeer
George Roy
C. B.james
Aon
John Edison
Nellie
Charity
Hamilton
W. T. Little
James
Hamilton National Bank
Style Show at Palace Theatre Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed the Style Show at the Palace Theatre last Friday with fashionable models and Miss Clarice McCarty shining as a star. Regular show priced the same, features included two numbers Wabash Moon and Sing Your Sinners, and hearty encore. Merchants E. W. McInnis The Norette Shoppe W. P. Ormand Co Simmons Drug Store J C Campbell Economy Store participated. prize winners included Reuben Ashley C C Ashley Mrs J W Patterson Mrs Albert Taylor Miss Virginia Jackson Miss Grace Kelley. The audience praised the event though merchants wished for more individual advertising prior to the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Clarice McCarty
Brownwood
Clinton DeWolfe
E. W. McInnis
Norette Shoppe
W. P. Ormand & Co
Simmons Drug Store
Welcome to San Angelo Texas Press Association
The Texas Press Association gathering at San Angelo drew a warm welcome with a well balanced program for 15 years. The event featured tours of the city, a buffet luncheon, and performances at the Country Club. Highlights included a museum visit at Fort Concho led by Generva Wood Carson and plans to cover future San Angelo visits and the Carlsbad Sanatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
News
Texas Press Association
San Angelo
Harry Schwenker
Brady
Harry
Country Club
Jack Ragsdale
Angelo
St. Angelus Hotel
Lang
Houston Harte
Dean Chenoweth
Daily Standard-Times
Ed Blanton
Holcomb-Blanton Printery
Board of
City Development
San Saba
Old Fort Concho
Robt. E. Lee
United States
Mexico
Texas
San Saba County
Old Algeria
Richland Creek
Generva Wood
Generva Wood Carson
San’ Angelo
Carlsbad
South
Old Time Meeting At Locker July 1st Series
The News announces a series of Church of Christ meetings at Locker starting next Wednesday July 1 led by Elder W R Swinney of Durant Oklahoma. The two Lord Days will be the first and second. Included are updates on locals visiting relatives in Linton Oklahoma City and Kosse and a note that State Representative Homer De Wolfe of Goldthwaite was in San Saba attending to business and visiting his brother Clinton De Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Locker
W. R. Swinney
Durant
Oklahoma
Joe Hamrick
W. A. Baird
Linton
Homer de Wolfe of
Goldthwaite
San Saba Tuesaday
Clinton de Wolfe
S. J. Bross
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
San Saba
Swanee River
Montgomery
Ala
Main State Pen
Capitol Building
Pete Woodard
Swanee Rivers
Chattahooche
Goodyear Tire Company
Gadsden
Alabama Power Company
Big, Steel Company
Congress
Gorgia
Key West
Havana
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Texas
Masons Install Officers Friday Night June 26
The Blue Lodge and Chapter hold a joint officer installation at the Hall Friday night with the District Deputy Grand High Priest directing. The event is open to Masons families and sweethearts. W. S. Tate inspected and certified seven San Saba lodge members present Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lodge
W. S. Tate
Grand Lodge of Texas
San Saba Lodge
W. H. Hinyard
5. E. Kelley
Geo. W. Horton
E. L. Brown
Roy Ragsdale
H. B. Clark
H. H. Sampson
Boy Scouts Area Meet Friday At Fair Park Camp
The Pecan Valley Area Boy Scouts plan a weekend encampment at Fair Park with a field meet after lunch, an archery contest uptown near City National Bank, and a barbecued mutton dinner. A Court of Honor will announce merits and advances. Displays at E. W. McInnis dry goods store showcase handicraft and archery. Troop 14 is Rotary‑sponsored with Ben Morrison as Scout Master. another local troop is High School sponsored with E. L. Brown as Scout Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Pecan Valley
Fair Park
City National Bank
J. C. Pouncy
E. W. McInnis Dry Goods
Brownwood Boy Scouts
San Saba
Rotary Club
Ben Morrison
E. L. Brown
Cotton Riddle Shines for Haleyville Lions in Minor League
Journal of Haleyville reports Cotton Riddle, former San Saba Wildcats star, thriving with Haleyville Lions Club in a leading minor league. He starred in back to back games with six hits in seven at bats including four doubles, and leads the club with 38 hits in 62 at bats while excelling in fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleyville
Alabama
Cotton Riddle
San Saba Wildcats
Cotton
Haleyville Lions Club
Riddle
Llano Prepares for 17th District American Legion Meet
Llano residents and Legion members gear up for the 17th district American Legion Convention on July 4-5. State speakers are slated for the program and plans for visitor entertainment between sessions are advancing. Cecil Cone, Post Commander, says readiness is high while Adjutant E. E. Martin notes broad post representation is expected. Convention headquarters will be at the new Hotel Llano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Legion
American Legion
Cecil Cone
E. E. Martin
Hofel Llano
Community Seeks Premiums At San Saba Fair Jubilee
A San Saba Fair and Diamond Jubilee meeting announced premiums for community exhibits at the Old Settlers Reunion and Jubilee events. Premiums ranged from 335.00 for first place to 10.00 for fourth, with junior club and score-card details to be published later. S. J. Bross’s letters from Alabama Georgia Florida mentioned travel and entertaining contacts as background to the community notices.
Millican Seen As Possibly Oldest School Trustee
W. J. Millican of Bend found the first school trustee commission he ever received. The document, now about 25 years old next month, was issued by W. A. Smith when Bend district was district No. 20. The Newsman noted the handwriting and affirmed its legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Millican
Bend
Millican
W. A. Smith
Bill
Old Settlers To Meet on Saturday at Court House
The Old Settlers plan a gathering Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o clock at the court house. W W Walker, chairman of the meats committee, urges full attendance as prospects look strong for the biggest annual meet yet. Miss Ruth Donnell of Eliasville is visiting Mrs R K McCall in San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. W. Walker
Ruth Donnell of
Eliasville
R. K. McCall
San Saba
Popular Richland Springs Couple Married
A wedding of much interest to friends in this and adjoining communities was held Tuesday evening June 16 at the bride’s parents home. Miss Virginia Coffey and Mr J R Powell were married with Rev J M Lewis officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Coffey, is a local girl and former Southwestern University student who taught school at Locker this year. The groom, teacher of Vocational Agriculture, began teaching here last year and is highly regarded. The couple leave with well wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Coffey
J. M. Lewis
Methodist Church
Virginia Coffey
J. R. Powell
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Locker
Ranchers Clean Pastures of Prairie Dogs in Cherokee Area
Cherokee ranchers report successful prairie dog eradication using poison grain formula and carbon bisulfide follow up. Hal Breazeale claims about 30 acres cleared and reseeded with grass after two thirds to three fourths of dogs killed. E D Lewis and J H Walker also report cleanups with exhaust gas method and overall community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Breazeale
E. D. Lewis
J. H. Walker
Breazesle
U. S. Biological Bureau
Walker
Sloan
Busy first month for county home demonstrator Miss Dry
Miss Dry, appointed June 1, has visited county clubs, met with J F Rosborough on an all year garden, and attended the county rally at the fair grounds despite a hail storm. Winners in the Girls Clothing Contest and Living Room Contest were named, with trips to the Short Course at A and M College awarded. Kate Adele Hill served as principal speaker and by Saturday Miss Dry aims to visit all clubs to plan for the August county fair exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rosborough
Fair Grounds
Hall
Richland Springs Y Cocker
Bowser
Norva G. Cate
Bend
Dorothy Germany
Ernest Brown
Pecan Grove
H. C. Holcomb
Richland Springs
A. & M. College
San Saba Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Kate Adele Hill
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West Texans
Texas Press At
Hattie Carter
Bettie and
Jane
Elmer Creech
Oklahoma City
R. Q. Garrett
Eleanor and
Kosse
J. Mitch Johnson
Masons
Liano
Old Georgia
Bill Millican
Miss Dry
County Council
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