50 Years AgoMay 31, 1962

Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the Richland Springs Eye Witness Newspaper plant, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. James Caraway.Clay Kuykendall, 75, chairman of the board of directors of the City National Bank here, is rounding out 19 years on the board of directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority.The San Saba County Commissioners Court agreed to accept the provisions of the State Highway Commission in regard to furnishing all required right of way, clear of obstructions and free of cost to the State on the additional three miles recently granted to extend the new Farm-to Market road toward Sloan community.Reporter for Richland Springs, Mrs. Robert Lewis, reports, "we are glad that Mrs. Spud Smith, daughter of Mrs. Walter Barclay is recovering from an injury received while mowing the lawn at her home in Indian Creek. A piece of galvanized wire, less than 1-2 inches long, spinning from the power mower, was driven through four thicknesses of material of Mrs. Smith's clothing and into the large intestine.

69 Years AgoMay 31, 1943

In response to many requests Marjorie Molloy plans to keep her place open this summer, serving lunches, cold drinks, ice cream, candies, etc., and providing curb service.Miss Leola McDougall of Fredericksburg arrived last week to take over her new duties as chief operator and cashier, succeeding Mrs. Lewis Smithwick at the United Telephone Exchange here.Miss Georgia (Frances) Brister arrive last Saturday from Washington, D. C. to spend a two weeks vacation with her home folks, the George Bristers, of Rough Creek. Miss Brister is a member of the social secretarial staff of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the President. Her work includes opening and reading Mrs. Roosevelt's social mail, sorting and filing letters, which average around three to four hundred a day.

100 Years AgoMay 30,1912

Miss Irene Oliver, who has been teaching school at Grayburg arrived at home last week. Miss Irene is a popular and successful teacher, this being her third year at Grayburg.Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Willis of Rochelle are visiting relatives in San Saba and a son near Ratler. They are pioneer citizens of this county and have many friends among the old settlers.Prof. N.B. Stump has been employed as teacher of the Hall public school for another year. Miss Tommie Browning will be the assistant teacher.O.D. Kirkpatrick and Hon. Matt F. Allison attended the state democratic convention this past week in Houston.Grasshoppers have made their appearance in this county and are reported to be doing fearful damage in portions of the county.Miss Alice Seiders arrived Saturday from Mertzon, where she taught music last year. She will visit for a few days and then go on to her home at Taylor.In response to many requests Marjorie Molloy plans to keep her place open this summer, serving lunches, cold drinks, ice cream, candies, etc., and providing curb service.Miss Leola McDougall of Fredericksburg arrived last week to take over her new duties as chief operator and cashier, succeeding Mrs. Lewis Smithwick at the United Telephone Exchange here.Miss Georgia (Frances) Brister arrive last Saturday from Washington, D. C. to spend a two weeks vacation with her home folks, the George Bristers, of Rough Creek. Miss Brister is a member of the social secretarial staff of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the President. Her work includes opening and reading Mrs. Roosevelt's social mail, sorting and filing letters, which average around three to four hundred a day.