From the San Saba News & Star Archives
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From a June 1991 issue - IN THE SWIM - One of the most popular places in San Saba is Pecan Pool for an afternoon and evening swim. Popular attractions are the two diving boards and water slide. The pool can be rented for swim parties. Swimming and life guard classes are also available. Pecan Pool is located in Mill Pond Park.
42 Years Ago June 8, 1978
Ronald L. Boultinghouse of Cherokee was among 376 students to receive degrees during spring commencement at Angelo State University. Son of Mrs. Ada Lee Boultinghouse and a graduate of Cherokee High School, he was awarded the bachelor of science degree with a major in pre-dentistry.
San Saba 4-H judging and demonstration teams are competing at the State Contests in College Station this week. Cindy Harvell presented her sheep and goat demonstration in the Senior Division, and senior livestock judging team of Dee Doyle, Robbie Broyles, Gene Brister and Terry Kirkpatrick judged in the State Contest. Also participating is the Horticulture team of Nora Hernandez and Kim McHorse presenting the story of the life of a pecan.
Rodeo Royalty - Pennissi Patrick was named Queen of the 1978 San Saba RCA Rodeo by virtue of selling the most advance tickets. Duchesses are Debra Johnson, first runner-up and Glenna Lewis, second runner-up. Miss Patrick will lead the Rodeo Parade today.
Edward Shapiro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shapiro, will graduate June 10 from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He has been accepted in the Dental Residency Program at Denver General Hospital and with his wife, Mari, will reside in Denver for his year in the program. Shapiro is a graduate of San Saba High School and Southern Methodist University. A member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, he was a member of the Mustang football team while attending SMU.
Glad to see the Cow Camp Cook-Off was moved back to Mill Pond Park. We were wondering just how everyone would find enough parking at Risien Park. Hope everyone works up a good appetite because for $1.00 a plate you can eat supper after the judging thus helping the contestants recover some of their entry fees and expenses. We are looking forward to this and hope there is a good turnout of constestants and visitors.
29 Years Ago June 6, 1991
Pollyanna Patterson Cunningham, former resident and graduate of San Saba, was recently honored as "Teacher of the Year" for East Elementary in Brownwood. The annual event was held at the Brownwood Coliseum. Polly has taught 3rd grade for BISD for 13 years, seven of which have been at East.
San Saba 8th graders held their graduation ceremonies to a standing-room only crowd in the High School Cafetorium. The group received their diplomas Friday, May 30 at 2 p.m. They are now looking forward to their freshman year at SSHS. Certifying the graduates was Principal Richard Barker and welcoming them to High School was Principal Sam Preece.
Texas A&M University graduated 3,982 students during spring commencement exercises May 10 and 11. Diplomas were presented at three separate ceremonies featuring Texas Governor Ann Richards, State Comptroller John Sharp and Texas A&M Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering Dr. William J. Harris. Among those receiving degrees were Shawn Maxcey, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a graduate of Richland Springs High School.
San Saba County Sheriff John Benner has reported the apprehension of two juveniles which resulted in the solving of the theft of items from two vehicles and two businesses in town. During the recent Cow Camp Cook-off at Risien Park, items were taken from two vehicles. Sheriff Benner reported that some of the items were recovered. The youths were turned over to juvenile authorities