30 Years AgoJanuary 28, 1982Five ladies played golf Thursday, January 21. Dean Kirk won low gross and Gladys Stewart won low net. Other players were Jeanette Askey, Wallace Parks and Dorothy Sterner. New yearbooks can be picked up at the clubhouse.George Amthor III and Jack Miller met with commissioners court at their January meeting and discussed applications for state funds to lengthen the air strip at the city-county airport. The Commissioners accepted the resignation of Ellis Hooten from Pct. 2. Dora Hunt was approved for employment at Rylander Library through May 1982. County auditor Henry Collier presented the 1980-81 audit, which was examined and approved.Firemen responded to a 7:15 a.m. call to the Westgate Grocery Thursday morning, January 21. The fire apparently started from an electrical short at the rear of the store, according to SSVFD Chief Don Woodruff.50 Years AgoJanuary 25, 1962State Senator Louis Crump of San Saba, this week announced for re-election for a second term, thanking the voters of the 18-county district for their cooperation and support.Wednesday, January 31 is the last day to purchase a poll tax receipt in order to participate in the forthcoming elections this year.Houston Harte Jr. of the San Angelo Standard Times, will be the guest speaker at the second meeting of the San Saba County Unit of texas State Teachers Association to be held here at 7:30 p.m. this evening, Monday, January 29.Ward Ellis, Jr., Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, has tried eight cases in his court and collected a total of $218.00 in fines and court costs during the period of January 13-25. The cases included one for speeding, six for being drunk, and one for disturbing the peace.At The Corral Drive In Theatre - "The World of Suzie Wong" starring William Holden and Nancy Kwan.80 Years AgoJanuary 28, 1932W.T. Thorp has added a meat market to his grocery store. Ed Ragsdale is head of the enterprise.Creamer and Sons busline has purchased a new Chevrolet for the San Saba - San Antonio line. Wardell Creamer drives this bus.Roy Hendricks, formerly of San Saba, is now located at Brady, having taking over the first chair at the Post Office Barber Shop. T.L. Hatler, formerly part owner of the shop, sold his interest and with his family moved to Abilene.The Simmons Drug Store has added another beautiful show case to their store fixtures. Mr. and Mrs. Hazlett are trying to improve their business in every way.Miss Irene Hamrick has a position in the dental parlors of Dr. C.M. Oliver.