September musings and school memories in a small town
Irene Linn Gibson reflects on September’s distinct pull, holiday pacing, and a theater view of Around the World in 80 Days. She notes Midland court jargon quirks, first day of school anecdotes from San Saba youngsters, and a Dear Abby Shorts column offering wifely fashion guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Robert Lincoln
Earl Jacksons
Bryant
Johnny
Oswald Twins
Abby
Young Housewives
Announce Birth of Son Ricky Don Bush in Brownfield
Mr and Mrs John Bush of Brownfield announce the birth of a son Ricky Don born in a Brownfield hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Calvin Bush Richland Springs and Mr and Mrs Jim Thomas Cary Missa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
John Bush
Brownfield
Ricky Don
Calvin Bush
Richland Springs
Jim Thomas
Cary, Misa
Sloan News reflects fall prep and local ties
Sloan News reports Tom Sloan selling seven cows at the San Antonio market on Thursday and cattle at Matthews Auction Sales in Harkeyville. August rainfall reached 2.76 inches at Sloan Station, yearly total 14.77. Public School bus routes resume with driver D. O. Mace. Community notes include visits, travel to Fredericksburg and Cisco, church circles, and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sloan
San Antonio
Harkeyville
Sloan Station
Jym A. Sloan
D. O. Mace
A. Sloan
Jym A
Sloan
Fredericksburg
Blauvelts Attend Arlington Area Colleges
Tony Blauvelt formerly of San Saba will attend Texas University this fall as a fourth year chemical engineering major. He worked this summer at Arlington State College as a research assistant in physical chemistry. Brad Blauvelt will be a sophomore at Arlington State College majoring in business administration. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Blauvelt of Arlington, formerly of San Saba. Sheep and cattle dren ch available at Lairds Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Blauvelt
San Saba
Texas University
Arlington State College
Brad Blauveltt
W. E. Blauvelt
Arlington
Richland Springs Social News Highlights Sept 2
Mrs Annie Gray from Temple stays with sister Lillian Holcomb. Waylene Vardeman returns from Houston. Ed Lee, recovering from a crushed foot, visits Temple for care then returns home. Bob McMillan and Marsha visit Mrs McMillan's mother Mrs J M Winston in Qdesga. Several Fort Worth visitors过. Tommy Atchison, son of A H Atchison, earns UT master’s degree and plans PhD and teaching in math. his wife Elizabeth Ann Wash will also study at UT. Get leptospirosis vaccine at Laird's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
Annie Gray
Temple
Lillian Holcomb
Waylene Vardeman
Houston
Richland Springs
Ed Lee
Bob McMillan
Marsha
Qdesga
M. E. Reavis
A. H. Atchison
University of Texas
Elizabeth Ann Wash
L. H. Nolen
Mike
Patti
Lampasas
Archie Newby
Bobbie Spurlock
Brownwood
Callie Ford
George McHorse
T. G. McGregor
Have Get Together
Mr and Mrs R F Christmas hosted a family get together at their Happy Patch home. Attendees included daughter Mrs W T Alston of Richland Springs and son W C Alston of Dallas. Absent was daughter Mrs G W Wilson of Dallas. Other relatives included Mrs Sadie Alston and Arch Christmas and extended Alston family members from Austin and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Christmas
Happy Patch
W. T. Alston
Richland Springs
W. C
Dallas
G. W. Wilson
Bettie Lou
Sadie Alston
Arch Christmas
Roy Dean Alston
Austin
Thomas Lee Alston
W. C Christmas
RS Junior Class Elects Officers
The 960-61 Richland Springs Junior Class held its first meeting Sept 1 to elect officers with Forrest McGregor as president Willard Mullins as vice president Virginia Gossett as secretary treasurer and Sandra Pearce as reporter R J Powell presided. A committee including Brenda Green and Sandra Pearsce was appointed to study selling Pom-Poms at football games and the group discussed fundraising for the junior senior banquet and the senior trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
Richland Springs High School
Sandra Pearce
R. J. Powell
Forrest McGregor
Willard Mullins
Virginia Gossett
Brenda Green
Sandra Pearsce
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Irene Linn Gibson
Studden
Midland
Asc
Demme al
Cael
Radio Corporation of America
Sloan News
John Wilkins
Mo Ranch
Leonard Hector
J. D. Griffin
Ruby Ketchum
Cisco
Shorty Snell
Nell Sloan
Marble Falls
JT. Q. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Rebecca
Dale Brown
Miss
Laird's Corner Drug Store
DR. Smith & Staff
Optometrists
Center Avenue
Brownwood, Texas
Contact Lenses Complete Optical Service
DR. Smith
Dean’sa
Ubes
Doan
Men's Missionary House
Dexter Martin
Doyle Johnson
Fort Worth
Marie Barclay
Albert Price
McClosky Hospital
Jim L. Finch
London
J. W. Rouse
Amos Solsberg
Glenn Lewis
Henry and
Beckey
H. J. Hummel
Katy
Laird’s Corner Drug Store
Mrs
Purina
Pul Chow
San Saba Produce Co
Gus Mays
San Saba, Texas
Alvin Mays
Stone
Radio & TV
Texas
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