50 Years Ago February 13, 1975
In case you are planning to stop at the roadside park a few miles south of San Saba on Highway 16 for a picnic or just plain rest––forget it. According to Jack Blossman, Texas Highway foreman in San Saba, the stop had become a hazard since the widening of the bridge and it was removed as a safety factor.
The San Saba Armadillo basketball team enjoying a rare 10-point lead midway through the third period were almost trampled to death by a stampeding herd of Marble Falls Mustangs in the fourth quarter as they charged to within one point (72-71) only to see the Armadillos slip away with the victory.
Margaret Kidd and Suzanne Adams were first place winners of San Saba Duplicate Bridge Club when the group gathered in the community room of the Housing Authority. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mosely won second; Mrs. Dean Bagley and Mrs. Buster Martin, third; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shapiro, fourth.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny D. Smith are parents of John Eric, six pounds, born Feb. 5.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregorio Rosa Jr. are parents of Leonardo, seven pounds, 14 ounces, born Feb. 5.
Manuel Beltran, the high scoring back for the Cherokee Indians 6-man football team must be wondering what a fellow has to do to get on the first. Recently a belated All-West Texas 6-man team was selected and lo and behold, Manuel was relegated to the second team. Certainly, members of the State Champions would have a certain priority but here, Beltran, scored 51 touchdowns for a total of 306 points in 1974 and 45 touchdowns and 28 points in 1973 for a total of 96 touchdowns and 576 points.
40 Years Ago February 14, 1985
Philip Morris and daughter Amanda attended the 4-H and FFA Fat Stock Show in San Antonio where Amanda placed 2nd with her steer. Amanda attends Lometa School. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Morris of Bend and Mrs. Nadene Pittman of Lampasas.
Freddie DeRoun is the new owner and manager of the Alston Filling Station in Richland Springs. They will have a full service station. Also they are enlarging the cafe and will have it ready for use in a few days.
Patricia Stonestreet of Houston was a recent visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Thompson of San Saba.
Joseph D. Finnigan U. S. S. Nimitz is home on a 10-day leave from Norfolk, Virginia. He will be leaving on an 8-month Mediterranean Cruise.
The San Saba High School students and faculty would like to congratulate the basketball teams on their success.
The cast and crew for the UIL play “The Dancers” have been chosen. Cast are: Clay Nettleship, Jana McCoy, Kristi Sumpter, Jennifer Ray, Denise Rainbolt, Clara Williams, Darrell Hoyt, Joel Cromer, Joy Hayes, and Alicia Lackey. The crew members are Tana Burnham, Leah Nettleship and David Lambert.