Dayton Brandenberger, rancher living about five miles east of San Saba, has been named by Sheriff Brantley Barker to succeed Shelton Shaw as deputy sheriff for this county.
County Judge M. W. Trussell reports that in county court last Saturday a young man from Johnson City pleaded guilty to a swindling charge and was assessed a fine and costs totaling about $64.
As a service to local patrons during the Christmas season, the San Saba post office will remain open all day on Saturday, Dec. 12 and on Saturday, Dec. 19. The office customarily closes on Saturday afternoon. Postmaster W. E. (Salty) Bryant this week urged local residents to do their Christmas mailing as early as possible in order that the post office department can offer better service. Christmas cards can be mailed anywhere this year with a two cent stamp if they are left unsealed.