72 Years Ago
March 3, 1949
A cabinet shop owned by J. G. Barker, W. H. Franklin and Ellis Sutton opened this week on South Second at Story streets in a 25x40 frame building recently constructed. In addition to doing all kinds of woodwork, the firm will sell and install several kinds of floor coverings.
San Saba Produce Company this week announced that until further notice their mill would be open during afternoons only, and requested their patrons to keep the change in mind when planning to use the mill.
Purchase of $167,256 worth of peanuts from the San Saba County Peanut Growers Association at Richland Springs has been made by Swift & Co. Peanut Shelling Plant at Stephenville for the purpose of shelling and reselling as seed
Albert Grumbles has sold his home in Goldthwaite and he and wife have been out several times lately making repairs around the house and getting ready to move back to the farm soon.
Miss Georgia Lee Proctor and Byron E. Lewis of Richland Springs were married at Rising Star on February 6 and are now making their home in San Saba. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Proctor.
A fire originated from gasoline fumes coming in contact with those of a burning oil heater in the bus station on the school campus last Friday, resulted in the total loss of the building and one school bus besides a host of tires and all of their car tools. The San Saba gasoline truck driven by a Mr. Munsell was saved by the driver using the chemical extinguisher on same to put out the blazing truck before more serious damage occurred. He was filling the containers with gasoline. Six other buses just outside of the building were saved by the quick-thoughted drivers. The loss is estimated at $8,000.
E. L. Larimore and son, Clayton, have purchased the Richland Spgs. Locker Plant and now have charge of the business which is a great asset to our town. They invite all present and former customers to call on them. This writer wishes the Larimores success with their new business.
A large turkey house on the John Brown place was demolished by the high wind of last week, also a new barn on the Stump Edwards place north of town was so badly damaged that a new building has to be erected in its place.
Ever try to sell 99 dozen doughnuts? Frank Wells, Richland Springs groceryman, unexpectedly had that many to sell last week. A lady there wanted a hundred doughnuts for a special occasion and Wells promptly turned in the order for 100 dozen doughnuts to Ellis Holland, bakery truck driver for San Saba Bakery. Paul Baker filled the order here, commenting that was a nice order. When the doughnuts were delivered and the lady claimed her 100, Wells had 1100 left on hand. Employees at the bakery here report that he sold them all by 10 o'clock the next morning, but haven't learned what kind of merchandising scheme he used.
42 Years Ago
March 1, 1979
Skies are clear this Monday morning and at this writing the eclipse of the sun is visible. We are fortunate that this is a clear day since it will be so long before there will be another eclipse.
We have all been enjoying the few warm days recently. I am sure the gardeners are getting the fever but according to old timers' predictions, it will frost during April as it did a lot of thundering in February. We also have a late Easter this year. ––Mrs. V. R. Maddox
There was one baby born at San Saba Memorial Hospital from Feb. 18 thru Feb. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Riggs are parents of a daughter, Hollie Kay, five pounds, 15 ounces, born Feb. 23.
Mrs. Julian (Tot) Martin of Richland Springs was honored on her 80th birthday, Feb. 18, at her home. Helping her celebrate were her son, Jim Martin, of Wewoka, Okla., Mrs. Jim Martin and her grandson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Martin and sons, Tommy, Cade and Justin.
This year's basketball beau is Barry Senterfitt, and this year's basketball sweetheart is Suzy Daniel. Suzy was also elected Queen of Hearts during the half time activities of the basketball season finale against Goldthwaite.
In a conference with both top law enforcement officials of the county, Brantley Barker and H. L. Hubbard, they agreed to hire half a patrolman. James Quicksall, who is currently the county's jailer, was hired by the Council to also serve as night patrolman, in conjunction with his duties at the jail. Quicksall will patrol the city five nights one week and six nights the next. His salary and benefits are to be worked out between the city and sheriff's office. Currently the county is willing to pay $350 a month and have a rent and utility free house. The city, it was suggested, should pay $400 a month. Apparently Quicksall needs both jobs in order to sustain a livable income. "He wouldn't want to catch dogs on the side?" queried councilman Frank Brown.