First Baptist Church of San Saba marks 100th anniversary
The First Baptist Church of San Saba celebrated its centennial with a five day observance. Organized June 22, 1856, the church grew from seven members to a large congregation worshiping in a marble and brick Main Street structure. Construction of the new church began under Rev. Sam D. Taylor in 1931 after he inspired a citywide effort. local donations and labor aided the project with architect Ray designing plans and W. H. Franklin/Johnny Maultshy contributing to the build.
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First Baptist Church of
San Saba
Simpson Creek
Main Street
John TH. Brown
Jane A. Brown
Jerry Fleming
Robert
Margaret Prawick
Sam. D. Taylor
Rev
Taylor
Anadarko
Okla
Ray
W. H. Franklin
Johnny Maultshy
PL. R. Russell
Manley
Tagdor
San Saba church history and expansion notes
The San Saba church recounts thirty pastors through the years with Rev. Taylor the longest serving nine years. The present pastor Dr. R L Tennison began his fifth year as the church highlights its double towers sanctuary seating many and a Grand Philharmonic pipe organ. A 1848 education building expansion and about 80 Sunday school rooms are noted along with recent air conditioning and redecorating costs of about $20,000 and plans to refresh the baptistry and exterior.
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First Presbyterian Church
Byrd Service Station
Pag Rey
Te A
Kinford
Stuart
Taylor
Hweo
Stra
Commerce
Fach
Vitor
Conitar
Jane Curecil
RL Oc Tennison
Ehureh
Tennison
Bill Perry
First Baptist Church Honors Longtime Leaders
Mrs C M Oliver clerk and Dr C M Oliver head Sunday school for 13 years straight. Choir staff includes Mrs Inez Garrett music director and Mrs L T Smith pianist with organist Mrs C E Faubion. Officers include Hoyett Browning Sunday school superintendent and WMU president Mrs Lillian Yates. The body of deacons lists Worth R Doran S EHarber and others.
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C. M. Oliver
Inez Garrett
L. T. Smith
C. E. Faubion
Hoyett L. Browning
C. M.oliver
Lillian Yates
WMU
A. M. Sanderson
Bill Mauntsby
John McKown
Clovig Letbetter
Worth R. Doran
S. E. Harber
W. M. Elmore
R. C
H. V. Felts
J. G. Gage
T. H. King
W. T. Little
John B. McKown
Dr. C. M. Oliver
Archie Rutherford
Frank Shaw
L. A
Ruby Smith
T. J. Stewart
Sami, Rainbolt
H. L. Browning
C. E. Leibetter
First Baptist Church
Bethel News Highlights Local Visits and Gatherings
June 25 Bethel column lists Joyce and Sherry Bass visiting Cate Springs and R V Land. Dean Lord family from Grand Prairie, Waylyn Vardeman to Rankin for work. Pastor Gene Dickinson and mother visitor to Hereford. California visitors Bertice Wood family and J F Edwards party. Shiloh homecoming attended. Don Wood travels with sister to San Angelo. birthday celebration for Denzil McDaniel. miscellaneous shower at Kirksie Vardeman home. many local residents named among attendees and guests.
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Busco Wood
California
Bertice Wood
Carlos Chiles
O'Donnell
J. F. Edwards
Pete John Lewis
Edgar T. Vogel
Shiloh
Don Wood
San Angelo
J. C. Hutson
Gon, Wade
Joe Donnahue
Austin
Denzil McDaniel
Kirksie Vardeman
Jerry Raybun
Dickson
Farm and Ranch Loans Highlighted by SRE Temple West
The notice emphasizes farm and ranch lending options presented by SRE Temple West. It outlines loan availability and potential terms for agricultural operations, aiming to connect farmers with financial services tailored to ranching needs.
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Temple West
Lakeview church notes and visits in Lakeview area
Brother Bruce Anderson preached at Lakeview on Sunday morning and night. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. O dean Brown and Michael of Austin. Mrs. Johnny Myers of Midland visited with her relatives the Rowells and picked up Irma Lois and Kathy. Relatives from San Angelo and Rising Star stopped by, and Bobby Dean Wood, recently discharged from the Navy, returned home for a visit. The Bryant-Barrier wedding was attended by extended family and guests from Killeen and San Angelo.
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Lakeview
Bruce Anderson
O Dean Brown
Michael
Austin
J. Mack Brown
Johnny Myers
Midland
Cc. W. Rowell
Irma Lois
Kathy
H. C. Wash
Elbert Taylor
Lehman Christian
el Paso
R. S. Davenport
K. Davenport
San Angelo
A. F. Wood
Bobby Dean Wood
Navy
David Perking
Rising Star
W. McKinnerney
Lillie Carroll
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