Down Memory Lane

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From the San Saba News & Star Archives

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88 Years Ago November 24, 1932

The San Saba Armadillos and the Richland Springs Coyotes met in their annual battle at Richland Springs November 18. Neither team was capable of scoring against their opponent; consequently the result of the hard fought football game was 0 to 0.

The local American Legion, Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27, is sponsoring a series of benefit dances at the Legion Hall here each Saturday night until after the Christmas holidays, according to H. Clyde Smith, post commander. Music will be furnished by home talent for the old fashioned dances, while an out-of-town orchestra will play for the youngsters. While plans will not likely include a community Christmas tree, packages will be distributed to the underprivileged of the city through the organization, and other charitable acts will be performed by the legion.

A jolly bunch of young people of the Sloan community went on a deer hunt down on the Maxwell ranch near Llano this past weekend. They report the hunting fine and hills are very beautiful. Those enjoying the hunt were Misses Gordie and Lovie Maxwell, Miss Birdy Lee Kattes, Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis, and Mr. Wade and Raymond Ellis. James was the lucky man and brought home a 9-point buck.

SECOND HAND CARS FOR SALE:

1929 Whippet 4-door Sedan.

1929 Chevrolet Cabriolet.

1929 Ford Tudor Sedan.

FAT'S GARAGE

Fortune shoes $3.50, both shoes and oxfords at––Shook's.

Cellophane bags for your Christmas candies at––The Star Office.

Unfortunately, a large number of tables throughout the nation on this day are bare, except for bread and milk; yet the participants of such a meal give thanks for their food. Even in these days of socalled "depression" we have much for which to thank God. Most of us have our health, our warm clothing, more than enough to eat, our automobiles, and many other things to give us happiness. Not only should we be thankful on this special day for all our blessings, but every day instead of feeling sorry for ourselves because we have no money, we should be grateful to our Creator for His goodness toward us. While we enjoy the holiday in various ways, let us not forget, as we sit down to that wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, the One who made possible such a meal. Let us carry out the original purpose of Thanksgiving.

67 Years Ago November 26, 1953

Pvt. Max G. Ashley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ashley of San Saba, is now taking basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. Ashley, a graduate of San Saba High School, attended Southwestern University, Georgetown, prior to entering military service on Sept. 25.

About 1,500 metal street but tons, marking street crossings and individual parking areas, have been placed on streets in the San Saba business district recently. An additional 500 markers are on hand and will be placed in use at a later date, according to City Traffic Officer D. D. (Jake) Gilstrap. The markers, costing about 16 cents each, were purchased after it became apparent that it would be impractical to continue painting lines on the pavement delineating individual parking areas and street crossings.

Nine members of the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department were entertained with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Petty Friday, Nov. 20, as a token of appreciation from the Pettys. Firemen were called to the Petty home Friday, Nov. 13, to extinguish a fire started from a small electric heater that was overcharged and exploded.

The San Saba school district drew a net total of $4,992.60 the past season in football gate receipts, reports from the office of Supt. S. G. Boynton indicate.

Marilyn Timberlake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Timberlake of San Saba, has been named Gold Star Girl of the year in San Saba county because of her outstanding record in 4-H club work. Maurice Perry of Cherokee has been presented the Gold Star award as the outstanding 4-H club boy in San Saba county for 1953. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Perry of Cherokee, he specializes in producing purebred Duroc hogs.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT––Eggs keep better packed little end down. STACY'S PRODUCE.