From the San Saba News & Star Archives
100 Years Ago
October 23, 1924
The Bend community was surprised when the mail arrived and 13 bags of mail were unloaded–– of course we all thought this was advance literature of Andy Gump’s campaign––but it was only the annual mail order houses fall and winter advertising, soliciting the Bend trade. But we have long learned not to buy from anyone who does not advertise in the San Sabe Star.
The West Texas Wolf Hunters Assn. are having their meet at the Barker Ranch. About 300 people were present, others coming in. A restaurant is on the grounds to feed the crowd and everything is well arranged for a big time. A big chase is on the program for every morning.
San Saba’s agricultural exhibit too 27th place at the state fair. This is the second time San Saba county has entered the big state show. The display was under the supervision of J. H. Hart of the Shiloh community, assisted by county agent F. R. Brison. The San Saba pecan exhibit, not included in the county agricultural display, was awarded the first prize in pecan exhibits.
Rubin Low has a position with the Morris Grocery Store.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Corley have added a nice sleeping porch to their home.
The trustees of the San Saba schools are arranging to build sidewalks at and around the high school campus, the plan is to construct a broad sidewalk around each campus, and to connect the two buildings with another, the combined system to be know as “Our Graduate Promenade.” The walks will be constructed of cement blocks stamped deeply with the names of graduate who contributed three dollars, the cost of putting in one block.
30 Years Ago
October 27, 1994
San Saba Elementary, Intermediate and Jr. High school are once again participating in the Apples for Students Partnership for Education program. The campuses are collecting yellow register tapes from Super S Foods to receive free Apple computer equipment to give students a chance for “hands-on” experience with computers.
The Indians defeated Star by a score of 33-0 at Cherokee’s Homecoming. Jennifer McKneely was crowned Homecoming Queen, and she was also chosen Football Sweetheart by the football team. Donny Ray was awarded Football Beau by the pep squad and cheerleaders.
Wayne Gossett ordered the material to cover the old Burleson Bank building in Richland Springs. This means the Society is one step closer to our goal.
Jacody Sealy was in from A&M and visited his grandmother Lorena Blodgett while he was here. We have a feeling he got in some bow hunting while he was here, too.
October 18th, Texas Friendship Wagon Train came across Simpson Creek on Highway 190 and rolled into Risien Park on the edge of town. Approximately 150 people, 15 vehicles and 50 horses and mules spent the next day relaxing and enjoying San Saba before completing their 120 mile journey of eight days. Mule skinners and horse handlers came from eight different states including New York. They traveled from Goldthwaite to Lometa over the Colorado River and back into Goldthwaite in a big loop at an average speed of four miles an hour. All agreed the prettiest site of all was the countryside around San Saba and would like to be invited to return.