Down Memory Lane

  • Down Memory Lane
    Down Memory Lane

May 2, 1985: THE WALLS CAME TUMBLING DOWN – Over 100 years of history went up in dust last week as the walls of these buildings located on Wallace Street in San Saba came tumbling down. The demolition crew as well as businesses located directly across the street from the demolition site were quite surprised when the structure fell outward instead of inward as planned. The entire block is being razed to make way for a new building which will house the Home Offices of Heart O' Texas Savings Association. The law firm of Senterfitt and Childress will also occupy offices in the building. ––Photo by Juanita Shields

60 Years Ago June 13, 1963

Marine Lance Corporal James R. Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lane of Bethel community, is serving with the Marine Corps battalion landing team of the US Seventh Fleet in the Far East.

Mrs. George Hopkins of Austin, the former Nancy Smith of San Saba, competed in the 1963 Biennial Piano Recording Competition sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers, placing in fourth division.

Dr. and Mrs. Bob Trotter and daughter, Laura Lee, returned after a 12 day vacation, including visits to Colorado Sprs., Colorado, Pikes Peak, Cheyenne, Wyo., Yellow Stone National Park and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Miss Patricia Grimes was named the 1963 Rodeo Queen of the 25th annual San Saba County Rodeo, with Miss Nancy Gage as first runner-up. Barney Sullivan, manager of the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce announced afternoon after counting the ticket sales. Sullivan said Miss Grimes and Miss Gage ran a close race with less than $100 difference.

According to the records of the San Saba Memorial Hospital there were four babies born during the period of June 3 to June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Garcia are the proud parents of Linda, six pounds, born June 8. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cummings are the parents of Charles Dean, six pounds and 12 ounces, born June 8. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Brooks are the parents of Bonnie Anne, five pounds and 4 ounces, born June 4. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Jimenez are the parents of Dario, seven pounds and 6 ounces, born June 4.

38 Years Ago June 13, 1985

Shawna Cavness, Donna Yarbrough, Sandy and Kelli Randolph and Joyce Altizer attended cheerleading Camp in Stephenville. They won a blue ribbon. We have good reason to be proud of our girls and boys at Cherokee High!!!

Capt. Dixie M. Andrus, daughter of Loma Andrus of San Saba, was graduated from the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Graduates of the school studied communication skills, international relations, manpower management, and responsibilities that prepare junior Air Force officers for command and staff duties.

Kathy Kennedy, daughter of Harold and Betty Kennedy of Brownwood and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kennedy of Richland Springs, has been awarded a music scholarship to Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Miss Kennedy will major in elementary education and participate in the University Singers Choir while attending TSU.

Tiger Cubs and their families met in the home of Mrs. Clara Smith for a hamburger supper and a kite and scrapbook contest. Gabriel Hernandez placed 1st in the scrapbook contest and Donny Smith 2nd. In the kite contest Donny Smith placed 1st and Shae Smart placed 2nd.

At the Corral Drive- in: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment PG 13, Watch Out! They've got to clean up the worst crime district in the world. But that's no problem. They're the worst police force in the Universe. Starring Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Bruce Mahler, Colleen Camp and Art Metrano.