80 Years Ago
August 31, 1944
Mrs. Poley Millican, Mrs. Winston Millican and Miss Marjorie Oliver took a party of eight children for their first train ride when they boarded the Santa Fe at the local depot and rode to Richland Springs. The party of children included Pat and Carole Millican, Mary Nell Millican, Martha, Eleanor and Bill Owen, Mike Millican and Wayne Whittaker of San Antonio.
W. G. Griffay, trucker line operator, purchased a brand new Chevrolet from the Park Chevrolet Company to add to his fleet.
Roy Green was in Waco on business and is in San Angelo this week. He will move his family here as he has purchased the home formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sullivan.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barclay and children spent the day in Pontotoc visiting with their brother and uncle, Melvin Tuckness Seaman 2-C, USN, who is home on furlough from somewhere in the South Pacific.
Paul Wilson, Seaman 1-C, who is stationed in the Southwest Pacific, sent his family some Japanese money which they received. The bills were Tien cent and a VIJF Gulden, which was marked 5 in each corner. Paul has been in the service a year and has been overseas since last Christmas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. (Dick) Wilson.
10 Years Ago
August 28, 2014
Dear Editor,
Recently we had guests from out of town and we were showing them San Saba’s wonderful parks. As we drove by the museum, we realized it was open and decided to stop by and tour it. What a pleasant surprise! The museum has been completely renovated and updated. It was such an incredible visit! Thanks to all the people who worked so hard to paint and display our county’s past history. It is a job well done!
Sincerely, Peggy Barker San Saba, TX
San Saba Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in solving a home burglary that occurred July 24 in which numerous tools were taken in addition to a cooler. Then August 14 copper electrical wiring was also taken.
Garrett Ratliff of Cherokee placed 2nd in the Texas State Guitar Flat Picking Championship. Garrett (17) is the son of Joel and Elizabeth Ratliff. He began playing guitar when he was 10 years old and has developed a love of bluegrass.
Monday was the first day of school for students across Texas, including our own Richland Springs. We have two new teachers this year, Mr. Dryer in Math and Mrs. Densman in third grade. We also welcome Pam Starr and Chad Ashworth to our staff.
On Friday, August 22nd the Early Morning Adult Swimming celebrated the 60th year of early morning swimming. Manager Katlyn Bode is usually on had at the pool but Lifeguard John Watson, a Junior at SSISD, was there for their last swim of the season. Members of the group are Shirlene Breland, Sue Crawford, Jimmie Linzey, Jerry Riggs, Jane Carter, Gale Ivy, Barbara Smith, Becky Moore, Virginia Reyes, Cynthia Brand, Suzana Hernandez and Isabella Cisneroz.