Campaign talk on moon signs and a Texas frontier
A San Saba column compiles letters and notes from locals about politics, weather forecasts, and social events. It relays folk beliefs, rally reports, old settlers’ testimonials, and a playful quarrel over the state legislature and amendments. The piece also mentions a large tarantula sighting and a community volleyball suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schwenker
Harry
Texas Writer Prevails in New York Publishing Drive
A San Saba Texas man known as Anderson M. Baten sought national publication for his book The Philosophy of Life in New York City. After months of rejections and a blizzard, he found success with Garden City Publishing Co. and now sells thousands of copies worldwide. He also authored five works including The Philosophy of Shakespeare and A Complete Dictionary of Shakespeare.
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Billie Smith
Billie
San Saba
Texas
New York
Garden City Publishing Co
Garden City
Long Island
North America
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
America
Anderson M. Baten
Double Day Doran Publishing Co
New York City
Chappel Home Demonstration Club Plans Ratly Day Trip
The Chappel Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Julian Millican's on June 16 from 2 to 4 pm to plan Ratly Day in San Saba on June 20. Nineteen members planned nine dresses and exhibit patterns and announced a June 29 meeting at Mrs. W. H. Keeney's. W. H. Brown, visiting Huntington Park, Calif., reports San Saba relatives in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Millican
San Saba
W. Keeney
W. H. Brown
Old Settlers Association
Huntington Park
Calif
Romans Pioneered Public Baths and Pools for Health
The Digest recounts how Appius Claudius Censor built an aqueduct to Praeneste and a large pool outside Rome, enabling heated baths and swimming. Water circulated widely, kept cool, and was continually purified to prevent disease, supporting a 700 year era of public baths and pools with about 200 million gallons daily use.
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Igo
Literary “Digest
Appius Claudius
Roman Republic
Praeneste
Hall Home Demonstration Club Rally Day Plans
Hall Home Demonstration Club met on June 9, 1933, with Mrs. Jim Burleson. Fifteen members and two visitors attended as plans for Rally Day were concluded. A large attendance is anticipated. The next meeting is with Mrs. Plez McNurlen on June 28, 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Jim Burleson
Plez McNurlen
Expressing Gratitude for Kindness in Time of Loss
The Huffstetler Children and Mrs. H Q Timmins extend thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during their mother’s illness and death. Special thanks to Dr Farley for care and to those who sent floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Farley
Huffstetler
Fairview Weather and Crops Report
Rain is needed. Corn looks bad in parts while cotton and most crops appear sound. Oat crops have been harvested with a combine. Gardens are flourishing. Floyd Massey and family have returned to their home in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Massey
Oklahome
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