53 Years Ago
February 1, 1968
Wilbur Aylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Aylor of San Saba, has accepted a position as teacher in Glenridge Junior High School in Orlando, Florida. He began his duties Monday, Jan. 29, and will teach math in the 7th and 8th grades and will assist with coaching. Aylor is an honor graduate of San Saba High School and Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos where he was an outstanding football player.
The firm of Gristy Radio & TV, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Harwood L. Gristy, is observing its 10th anniversary here in San Saba this week. Coming from Aransas Pass, Mr. and Mrs. Gristy opened their business here Jan. 17, 1958, first in a building now occupied by Sloan Grocery, then in 1962, moved to their present location at 604 W. Wallace.
Miss Gloria Katherine Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jones of Algerita and Aubrey Nelson Till, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Till of Richland Springs, were married Jan. 20 in the home of the bride's parents.
San Saba Armadillos came from behind to defeat Mason 57- 46, in a district 8-AA contest at Mason Jan. 30. The Armadillos raised their district record to 4-2. Dick Little and Bill Watkins, with 17 points each, paced the winning Armadillos.
Mr. and Mrs. Creed Ellis went to Austin Jan. 27 to visit their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis, Johnny and Ronda. While there they helped Johnny celebrate his sixth birthday and Ronda her third birthday.
The Spanish II Club of San Saba High School held its first meeting of 1968 Jan. 26 according to Kathy Shahan, reporter. The group discussed the trip to Mexico. Anita Martinez presented a program about education in Mexico. Gayle Locker led the class in a Spanish song and Jimmy Farley had a game for them to play. The president, Billy Linn, adjourned the meeting.
33 Years Ago
January 4, 1988
Coach DeWayne Osborne, who last week was Athletic Director in the San Saba ISD and led the Armadillos to a Class 2A Championship during the past season, on Monday, assumed the responsibility as head coach in the Post ISD.
Three San Saba Countyresidents, including Cheri L. Grumbles, Danielle (Dani) Hardy, and Deanne Hardy all SSHS graduates, were among the 1,392 students whose 1987 fall semester grades earned them places on the Dean's List at Southwest Texas State University.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Landers recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas, Nevada. Orabeth Hicks and Robert Hicks of Bend, Vanita Craft of Kempner, and Raymond, Lewvon and Belinda Hicks of Charleston, South Carolina joined them on the trip and celebration.
Ineke Ray of San Saba was among 32 student nurses to receive her cap during a capping ceremony held Jan. 23 for the 1989 Nursing class at Tarleton State University. First-year students who have completed one semester of curriculum participate in the ceremony as a demonstration of their commitment to the medical profession.
A group of kindergarten children in San Saba braved the cold, cloudy temperatures Tuesday to see if Mr. Groundhog would see his shadow. The group advised that the little animal did not, so if history holds true, they will soon be enjoying warmer temperature as winter ends. Had the groundhog come out of his hole and viewed his shadow - winter would have continued six more weeks. Thanks kids for the local weather report.
Dear Editor: San Saba could be the best and prettiest town in Texas if everyone worked together. We Could Have: 1. A toy, furniture repair, small appliance repair shop - could go partners. 2. An Armadillo store making work shirts and pants in color - (could involve the Cap Factory). 3. A bakery, candy store, and health food store using pecans. 4. A canning factory (could partner a cafe). 5 Spanish classes and English classes (could charge fee). 6. A talent factory where elderly could pass on to the young some of their trades a little experience helps. 7. Trades Day and garage sales one Saturday per month. This could add revenue for the city and looks like we might need it. In unity there is strength, lets get united. –Hazel O. Cobern