100 Years Ago May 22, 1924
During the electrical storm last week, six of the fine blooded horses of W. J. Moore were killed in the Carroll pasture east from town. It seems the horses were huddled under an oak tree, as all six were found in a pile by Jim Starr later in the day.
J. C. Campbell has been very busy behind his sheet iron show window for the last few days. When the new plate glass arrives– he will have a surprise for his customers. The window was recently blown in by the storm.
The Garner-Alves Co. has decorated a window in honor of the Senior Class. The colors, purple and white are predominating and also the class motto: “Don’t Weaken” is displayed. The windows are full of young men’s clothing and all very temptingly displayed. The Misses apparel is also shown in an elaborate display in the large window. This little courtesy to the Seniors is indeed very commendable.
Chicken thieves are getting very active and they do not only take a fryer or broiler and be satisfied with their work, but they swipe the entire roost of the feathery tribe, only the “setting hens” are exempt. The thieves have no respect for the registered fowls with bands on their legs, they take them too.
Uncle Dick Sullivan had a busy day last Sunday. In the morning he attended church and only went to sleep once during the service. Had a good dinner, and went down to Harmony Ridge and placed flowers on the graves of old friends, some of whom departed 35 years ago. Came home and read Indian and frontier stories the balance of the day. Did you make as good use of the Sabbath as Uncle Dick did?
40 Years Ago May 25, 1984
Five students from Richland Springs High School came to San Saba High School to pay a visit to the bloodmobile and donate blood. Their efforts were rewarded when they were presented with the Love Thy Neighbor Trophy. This is the first time the trophy was taken from the San Saba High School students. Those who participated were Julie O’Neal, Rebecca Moore, David Smith, Jayme Lewis and Teresa Schneider.
It was a good day in Elm Grove for the Horse Show and Playday. Leslie Hamrick was High Point in the Pee Wee Class to win the Horse Sheet, Amy Smith was High Point in the 9-15 group to get a Horse Sheet and Kitty Cummings won the 15 and over age group.
Carol Pulaski is with her son and wife, Keith and Felecia Pulaski of Zephyr, getting acquainted with a new granddaughter, who was born last week. She weighed 7 lbs and 9 oz., and was 20 inches long, her name is Rebecca Ann. Mother and daughter are fine.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Randolph from Belton were Mother’s Day visitors with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Randolph. They enjoyed driving around Cherokee and seeing the changes that are being made since his boyhood days.
The San Saba Junior High School Band students traveled to the Comanche Junior Band Festival. The band scored a 1 in concert and a 1 in Sight Reading and brought home the Sweepstakes Trophy. According to Ken Rippley, band director, this is the first time in several years that the Junior High Band has competed.
Daniel Zepeda, Bryan Thompson, Dani Hardy and Cheray Isham were awarded Overall Best Athletes at the San Saba High School All Sports Banquet.