80 Years Ago June 8, 1944
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway completed its 71st year of service to Texas and the Southwest. H. B. Wayland, San Saba agent, has been with the Santa Fe 33 years, and A. B. Lindsey, clerk, has been with the company more than 25 years.
Miss Nila Estep has moved into her new location at the West End Filling Station, assisted by R. D. (Cap)Aubrey, after selling her produce stock to Bagley and Byrd. She invites all her customers and friends to visit her at the West End Station which she purchased and carries a line of groceries and meats along with her Texaco products.
David Russell, who makes novelties out of plaited material of various kinds, has made a colored hatband and a bracelet which he will donate to the Queen of the San Saba Rodeo & Bond Rally. Mr. Russell is making a number of novelties of plaited linen in six colors and braids them into small quirts, hatbands, fobs, bracelets, belts and other regalia.
The public school in the Sloan community taught by Mrs. Carl Jones, came to an end Friday. Some of the patrons of the school provided goat and beef and others barbecued this in an open pit. After eating, Mrs. Jones had her children render a program that drew the attention of all.
Ervin Keeney is still improving his place of business in Bend. He recently installed an electric refrigerator. He will keep fresh meats like they do in other cities. Perhaps there will be some squirrels on ice. Mr. Risien can get them there as he is so fond of the bunny tribe.
Geo. Roberts II came in to spend the summer with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Roberts, at the Hotel San Saba. Mrs. Roberts came with him and returned to Fort Worth. Capt. Roberts, his father, is stationed at Randolph Field.
70 Years Ago June 3, 1954
Mrs. W. R. Baxter and daughter, Miss Grace Baxter have returned from Eastland where they visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Linkenhoger and attended the graduation of the former’s grandchildren, Pat Linkenhoger graduated from high school , and Linda from Junior High School. The latter returned home with them for a visit.
Mrs. F. N. Gunter had her house air- conditioned this week. Taylor electric did the work.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells have moved from the Chaudion cottage on South Liveoak St., to Fort Hood, where he is stationed.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lafferty received word that their daughter, Mrs. Gene Richards had arrived safely in Cuba where she went to join her husband, Chief Petty Officer Richards of the U. S. Navy.
Here to attend the wedding of her nephew, Bill hardy of Houston and Miss Jo Anne Clark in the First Presbyterian Church was Mrs. C. F. Nevans and daughter of San Angelo. Mrs. Nevans is the former Miss Vera Hardy, member of an early San Saba family.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smelser have returned from an extended trip through Calif. They drove 5000 miles without even a flat. Their daughter, Mrs. J. B. Crosby of Odessa, was their chauffeur.
Jas. Beckner was called to Ft. Sumter, N. M. to sing in a meeting. Edward Ragsdale accompanied him.