The San Saba News and Star from San Saba, Texas • Page 3

Post Office Deadlines For December Just a iitlie over a month ifftftfly will be Itig the Joyful occasion called Christmas especially 11 yotif letters and get to thetn in time, The Pestai Seiiriee scheduled 4 minimum time When and cafrds must be mailed In afdef to arrive at theif destination before bee, 26, in the United states and abroad, the following is a list toi' December datelines effective for ill Post offices! Dec, 11'- Airmail greetings and parcels to Armed Forces in Belgium, Denmark, England, iHftiahd, SHeee, Italy, lands, Portugal and Spain; International alt parcels to Europe, south and Central t)ee. 14 Intefnational air parcels to Canada and international air greeting cards to Africa, the Near Mast ifld the Far East; Dee, 16 Surface greeting cards within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii; Dec, 16 International air greetings to Europe, Central and South America! Dec, International air greetings to Canada and Mexico; Dee. 20 Air greetings and parcels to Alaska and Dee, 21 Airmail parcels and letters within the United States, (except Alaska and Hawaii), BK Lists Two AeeifteAfri October the Highway UeparU Went represented by Sgt, rf.d, aflftef, Highway visor for this area, reports there were two accidents on rural highways lot the month of October, the accidents resulted in two injuries, None Were killed, for 1818 there have now been 32 accidents resulting in two deaths and Z1 injured, US The ttichlaiid Springs Club met November 13, with fionnie Gober, president ing the' meeting to order, Martha fcappas, secretary read the minutes of the last meeting after which the group Watched a film on "Hunting Safety," The reporter is Leticia Moore, Ncm 22, The Sari Sabft News Election Ballots Mailed For ASCS Community Election You can almost Smell the pine! Rich moss green trees thick and lush realistic! Flame retardanl. Comes with metal stand. 12 CLASS ORNAMENTS A dazzling dozen ol balls.

All with silver-bead decorations. Color choice Miniature 50-LITE SET JS-FT. TINSEL OAKLAND Choice ol lull, bright gold or silver 4-in. thick. TWO typXES where there were just one.

On the left in the well known drive-in mail while on the tight IB the newest collection box (or donations of clothing other items tot Goodwill Industries. Now area residents will nut have to wait for a visit of the Goodwill Truck to make donations. HCG Society Holds Meeting Mrs. Roy Timberlake, Mrs, Bert Weatherby and Mrs. Paul Roberds attended a meeting and workshop of the Hill Country Genealogical Society Friday, Nov.

ID, at the Burnet County Library. The organization Is made up of members from six counties. The next meeting will be held in San Saba, in January at the LCRA Building. the San Saba ASCS office personnel mailed committee election ballots November 16 to all known eligible voters according to Bill W. Kirk- pattick, ASCS Executive Director, The county is divided into four communities for ASCS purposes.

KirkPatrick stated. These areas are known as Communities and The Incumbent community committee met November 9 to select the nominees to bn placed on the ballot. The nominees are: Community A C. Carroll, Cummlngs, Dan V. Matlock, Kim Maxcey, Walter C.

Patrick and W.B. Hhoden. Community Larry Collier, Desmond Doyle, Joe Miller, Douglas Ralnbolt, Glenn Sanderson and Merle E. Taylor. Community Carlos Anderson, Rlley Harkey, Mel- Vin Hector, Johnson Kuykeft- dall, C.

Latham, jr, and Vann Maddox. Community John Gay, Sammie Maultsby, ManCeRaiU dolph, Eli Rawis, Jimmie Shook and Upton, Voted ballots must be returned to the ASCS Offlce by December 3. The ballots will be publicly canvassed by the County Committee at December at the local office, The three nominees elected in each community will meet in convention December 12 to elect two county commltteemeh. The term of Wayne Powell and Robert Broyles will expire Dec, 31, The other County Committee member is Behnie Lively. Questions concerning the election Will be answered at the local ASCS Office, Each producer is urged to cast his ballot, Kirkpatrlck stated.

Colorful or clear lite sets with Hasher to twinkle or notl 2 extra bulbs. Push- In style. WE HAVE A BROAD ASSORTMENT OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS SHOP NOW Do You Hovo A HOT WATER PROILEM? Ut us show you how to sohro your hot wotor probkm. GCKJO Plumbing Appliances Phono 372.5524 CHARLES LITTLE, Owner San Saba, Texas and Mission HOT WATER HEATERS CHEROKEE ROYALTY Mies Rita Boultinghouse was named "Football Sweetheart" and Damon Bagley, "Pep Squad Beau" in halftime ceremonies held at the Cherokee- JJochelle football game. Bagley is the BOH of Supt.

and Mrs. Dale Bagley and Miss Boultinghouse is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O.

lioultinghoiwe. Choose a child's bicycle to fit his size and ability, advises the U.S. Consumer Pro- duct Safety Commission. In addition, look for bicycles with skid-resistant pedals; good brakes; front, rear and side reflectors; Installation Of Equipment Gets Closer After many months of waiting San Saba should soon receive their new police radio equipment according to reports from the Central Texas Council of Governments. A contract with General Electric calls for more than 130 four-channel MASTR Professional two-way mobile radios, 58 eight-frequency PE Series hand held radios as well as base stations, command control consoles and MASTR Controller remote control units, towers and emergency generators.

Partial funding for the equipment comes from a capital grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration with counties and cities also paying a share of the cost. All mobile units will be equipped with a Priority Search Lock Monitor, permitting a police vehicle to monitor other channels. When a signal Is received it will "lock" on that signal until the transmission ends. A signal on the unit's designated priority will automatically command first attention. The new system will provide the seven counties with a regional law enforcement communication system established under the guide-lines set by the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Council.

Included with San Saba are Bell, Coryell, Milani and Mills Counties. Agent Gives Tips On Frozen Foods Home freezers may balk if loaded with too much frozen food at one time, Mrs. Bernice Murray, County Extension Agent, warned. Add only the amount of food that will freeze within 24 hours in other words, about two or three pounds per cubic foot of freezer space. For example, add no more than 40 pounds of unfrozen food at one time in a 12 cubic foot freezer.

Few home freezers can lower meat temperatures fast enough to assure top quality. For best results and least drain on the home freezer- sharp freeze meats at a locker plant where equipment is built for the Job. Then transfer the frozen product to a home freezer. Even freezing a large quantity of fruits and vegetables can overload a freezer. If afreezer can't cool fast enough to sharp freeze a big load, the entire unit's temperature rises.

Consequently, any stored frozen food becomes warmer -damaging its quality. foods In small quantities to a home freezer to maintain quality of the product. Or, sharp freeze It at a locker plant and use the home freezer as only a storage place. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Everett and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Don Everett, Devin and Paul, were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clausen, Shane and Jason, of La Porte and Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Bob Everett of Gatesville, CHRISTMAS AND THE ENERGY PROBLEM (A Message To All Persons Using LCRA-Generated Electricity) We all want this year's Christmas Season to be a most joyous the time for family reunions and children's delights of scrumptious meals and the exchange of gifts, in keeping with our traditional heritage. And there is no reason why it shouldn't be in 1973- with a few minor adjustments in the usual uses of electricity on all our part. In years past, the gaily- lighted store fronts and street decorations, and the beautifully decorated homes and public buildings, have added much to the enjoyment of the Holiday Seasons. The LCRA, at its offices and at its dams and power plants, has tried in the past to contribute to the colorful enjoyment of the people of Central Texas through light' ed displays, But for all of us this Christmas-LCRA and the Cities and the Cooperatives it usual "Bright hopefully will require a little less electric ity, The problem is simply this With the continuing growth of our area, there just isn't going to be sufficient fuel oiMjr to run the generators in kCRA's power plants the balance of 1973 and in 1974 to the extent Ihey have ope- rated in the past to serve all our our customary uses in the way we would like.

In order that the basic needs of heating and cooking, water pumping, electricity for water and sewage treatment, electricity to keep manufacturing plants and stores operating during daytime, and all other essential "human needs" (as defined by the Texas Railroad Commission), we strongly recommend that "non-needed" uses of electricity be treated with as much frugality as possible, Not only has LCRA's supplier of natural gas notified us that we can expect much less gas than our estimated needs this winter, but we are faced with stringent Federal regulations which substantially limits the amount of fuel oil JyCRA-and all other utilities in Texas-can obtain to supplement gas supplies, Under these conditions, it is, in pur opinion, the responsibility of LCRA to ask all who receive electricity from our generators, whether in town or in rural areas, to reduce the use of outdoor lighted Christmas displays this year, and any other needed uses of electricity throughout the cold winter ahead. The people living in neighboring areas served hy other electric utilities are also being asked to join in this effort to confine their Christmas Season use of electricity to needed uses. With the fullest coopera- tion of all, LCRA is hopeful that it can avert any or any interruptions of service, in any part of its system during the coming winter months. OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SAVE ELECTRICITY THIS FALL AND WINTER: 1. Continue to fully load dishwashers, clothes washers, and driers before using.

2. During mild days of Fall turn off air conditioning and heating equipment, 3. When heating season arrives; Look for worn weatherstripping around windows and doors which need replacing, Close fireplace damper tightly when you are not using it. A good chimney can draw wp to 20 per cent pf the air out of the house per hour. Check filters prior to and during heating season, and clean or replace as needed, On very cold days, draw the draperies over sliding doors and picture windows to prevent heat lots, Don't turn the heat off at night or during the day while you are gone for short periods of time.

You may mere fuel to reheat your home than you would have used all day, tower Colorado River FLOOD CONTROL WATER ANP AutHoritv U5TRIQITY I 11 JF Holiday greetings to our many fine patrons we hope that you and yours enjoy a Thanksgiving abound- ing in both material and spiritual blessings. May we take this oppor- tunity to say "Thank you" for letting us serve you. KPUM Pt'OSIt i SAN SABA NATIONAL BANK Qldeft NstiQfiil link in 5ibi Coynty SAN 5AIA, TEXAS.