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The San Saba News and Star from San Saba, Texas • Page 2

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gan Saba News Star August 22, 1968 By Irene Linn Gibson Gee, isn't it funny how time passes byl It seems that it was -only yesterday that I was out over the town offering -graduation ads for saluting the of 1968 in the San Saba News and Star. This launched the graduation souvenir edition of the paper. Just now, I closed the books on the football booster page of ads, the ads were snapped up as a wink. "How do you Hunk the Armadillos will fare this a merchant was asked. "I think we have a very good to go places of course I might be a bit prejudiced" he -said.

He had a right to be, it was Druggist "Pud" Watkins doing ihe prophesying. His son, Bill is pretty important member of the team. FOOTBALL PRACTICE this Monday morning. Coach John Baskin is out with his hope- iulfi, as they begin the long hard Get your Vaccine for Sore Mouth Laird's Corner Drug Store. MATTRESSES New and Renovate Choice of ticking Choice of firmness New innerspring unit New mattress guarantee Western Mattress Co.

1502 Austin Ave. BROWNWOOD, TEXAS Call Collect 645-2581 grind of getting in shape for the winning team, A glance backward to 1957, the first year the News carried a Booster Page. The list of boosters prove that San Saba merchants are long-suffering and stayers, 27 of the original buyers are still in business and listed on the 1968 Honor Roll. Some have changed their fields of endeavor. Harold Behrens was at his Humble Station in 1957.

He is now keeping the home fires burning with his San Saba Butane Products. San Saba Merchants, you are a great group of people. RIGHT OR WRONG, Armadillos 1968, your town is backing you- In these perilous times when there seems little to hang onto, let's re-affirm our faith in our country as we read carefully THE AMERICAN'S CREED, by William Tyler Page: I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States, a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. Glad you read this! We Are Moving! We are moving from our old location in the Hotel building, to our new quarters across the street next door to Bagley Chevrolet Co.

We will be moved completely by Monday, August 26. Come to see us! BASKIN Insurance Agency FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Phone 372-5255 San Saba, Texas Items of Interest From Richland Springs Aug. Fisher Visited in the Thurman Saxon home Sunday, Aug. 11, following dedication ceremonies of John Duncan's Port marker, Mr, and Mrs, Dale O'Neal and children of Austin spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Crouch. Gary Wood, son of Mrs. Woodie Parks, who has been serving in Vietnam is expected home this week. Kathy and Debbie Jones have returned from a two-week visit in Louisiana with their father, John Paul Jones. Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Lewis and children attended the 3M picnic in Brownwood Saturday. (Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Taylor and son of Dallas were weekend guests of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. K. K. Taylor. Mr.

and Mrs. Thurman Saxon have returned from a visit in Wichita Falls with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Cockran and children.

Their grandson, David Wayne Cockran, returned to his home following a two-week visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Pepper Wells of Brownwood were Saturday supper guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Wells and Mitzi. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hightower of Brownlwood have returned from a trip to Colorado and visited Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

N. Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fuller of Lampasas were recent visitors with Mr Mrs.

Jimmy Smith. Recent visitors in the Bob Korenek home were their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hardman of San Angelo, Debbie Oldham of Austin and Dessie Creech, Placid. Mr.

and Mrs. L. H. Nolen and children were in San Angelo Friday. Mr.

and Mrs. H. M. Burleson of Ft. Worth visited during the week with her mother, Mrs.

Ola Bradley Reunion Held In Brownwood The Bradley descendants reunion was held at Austin Ave. Park in Brownwood on Sunday, Aug. 18. Six of the nine children present were Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Standlee, Parker, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Standlee, Richland Springs; Mr.

and Mrs. Denver Shaw, Comanche; Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bradley, Ft. Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. James Bradley, Ballinger; Mr. and Mrs. Key Bradley, Santa Anna. Grandchildren and great grandchildren present were Mr, and Mrs.

Donald McCormick, Jo and Robert, Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Standlee, Gene and Debbie, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blakney, Neta and Daniel, Comfort; Mr.

and Mrs. Darvin Bradley and Darvin San Angelo; Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley, Karen Beth and Jean, Odessa; 'Mr. and Mrs.

Jim Ebbin Shaw, Comanche; Cindy and Becky Gray, Austin; John, Mary and Martha Williams, Pueblo, Dale and Kyle Bradley, Ballinger. Visitors were Mrs. Wilma (Cummings) Perkins, Brownwood; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Shaw, Goldthwaite; and John and Cynthia Mathis, Odessa.

Justice, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Burleson and Robert Mrs, Carson Gaddy and daughters of Ft. Worth visited her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Adams. Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs.

M. Wash were his brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Wash and granddaughters, Cindy and Pam, of Groves. Mrs.

Tommy Atchison, Mike and Alan, of Lubbock also spent several days with her parents, Mrs. Doug Johnson and Mark of Bishop spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. EJbert Taylor, and took Henry and Laura home after they spent the summer here. Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Rowell of Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood and Cathy, Mesquite, Mr. and Mrs.

C. B. Wood and family, Elm Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wood and family, Marlin have been visiting Mrs.

C. B. Wood Sr. Mr. and Mrs.

Clayton Larremore visited in Brolwnwood with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Larremore. Sunday afternoon visitors with GVlr. and Mrs.

W. P. Coughran were Mr. and Mrs. W.

E. McNatt of Rochelle Mrs. Ben Kattes and Mrs. Irene Turley of San Saba visited them one day last week. There will be a housewarming for Mr.

and Mrs. Lowell (Sid) Lewis at their new home in Richland Springs Saturday, Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Lee Self accompanied his son- in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. A. V. Juhl, to their home in Atkins, Ark. for a visit.

Mrs. Barbara McAndrews of New York spent one night last week with Mrs. Nellie Moore. Mrs. Nona Patterson of Brady visited here one day last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Mack McDaniel of Beaumont and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Orr, Ft.

Worth were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Reavis.

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lee Byrd of Ft. Myer, Va. and Cleo Sols- bery of Ft.

Hood were recent visitors with Mrs. Amos Solsbery. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bates and sons visited his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. D. R. Bates, and took their son, Lane, home following a visit here. Mrs.

Byron Lewis and Maria were in with her mother, Mrs. Jason Proctor, who is Robt. Lewis. TREATMENT: apparel often presents problems in stain removal, Try. these for certain stains: Grass sponge with alcohol.

Milk or Cream sponge with a good liquid spot remover. Grease and Oil sponge with a spot remover. Mud allow to dry completely, then brush and sponge with cold water. If stain persists with alcohol. Agent's Column MRS.

BEllNiCE B. MURRAY County H. D. Agent If it has three leaves let it be! It's probably poison ivy. Each year, poison ivy and oak plants cause nearly 2 million cases of skin poisoning serious enough to require either medical attention or at least a day of restricted activity.

The most frequent victims are roaming children and no age group is immune. Once recognized, these plants can be safely and effectively eliminated. Which is the best buy blade chuck roast or shoulder arm? Blade chuck is more tender, but the shoulder arm has more meat and less waste. The shoulder arm requires only one-half pound per serving, whereas three fourths pound per person is needed of blade chuck. To determine the best buy you need to consider how you plan to use the meat and how you will cook it.

Mr Mrs. George Rhodes visited during the weekend with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Webb, at Sandy Harbor on Lake LBJ. Try a WANT AD for Keaulta.

Alexander Relatives Held Reunion At Park The Alexander reunion was held at Mill Pond Park on Sunday, Aug. 18. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Perry Alexander, Mr.

and Mrs. LoUis Cummihgs, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cfofcwell and children, Sam Alexander, San Angelo; Mr, and Mrs. Perry Alexander Jr.

and family, Ft. Worth; Mr. and Mrs, Hahcel M. Sewell and children, Dallas; Mrs. Ova Lee Collins and son, George Wichita falls; Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs.

Jimmie Alexander and children, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Castleberry and children, San Antonio; Miss Linda McGuire, Belton.

Also, Mrs. Fronia Sanders, R. S. Sanders and Eddy Sanders, Weinert; Mr. and Mrs.

C. B. Castleberry and daughter, Jeanie, Austin; Eddie Roberts, San Mar- cos; Rev. and Mrs. Jack Vaughn and Jackie, Mr.

and Mrs. Sterling Vaughn and Billy Don, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs.

Dewey Turner and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parker and Woodie, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Castleberfy and Sandra, Leo Lusty and Leo Lusty San Saba, Mr.

and Mrs. Geofge E. haft of Oraflgevale, who have been visiting with friends and relatives here for two weeks were unable to attend. Mrs. hart, the former Nolia Alexander, fell while visiting relatives in.

Belton and is a patient in Scott and White Hospital in Temple, ADMIRAL SALES SERVICE GRISTY TV DONT MISS THE FUN At The County-Wide Home Talent CfMW.IKC. Thursday, August 22 7:30 p.m. at the SAN SABA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ADMISSION Adults 75c Students 25c FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES. Sponsored by P-TA Units of SAN SABA and RICHLAND SPRINGS 80th Annual GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR CIRCUS, STAGE TV STARS IN FREE NIGHT GRANDSTAND SHOWS: All Week Specials Folger's COFFEE Ib. 69c (BRAND Can Tomatoes 303 Size 2 for 29c HOMINY UNCLE 300 Size Cans 3 for 25c DOLE Pineapple-Grapefruit Juice 46 Oz.

Can 25c Liquid Dove Detergent giant size 55c SPUDS 10 Ib. plastic bag 49c BARBECUE TO GO FLORIDA GOLD Frozen Orange Juice, 6 oz, cans, 3 for 59c SWIFT PREMIUM BACON, Ib, 59c SWIFT PREMIUM BACON, 2 Ibs, 1.18 KJMiELL'S Solid Qleo, 2 Ibs. 39c MEADS HQMAPE Can Biscuits, 4 cans 29c DAVIDSON'S Open 7 til 7 6 A Week Try a WANT AD lor Results. COST SAN SABA Building Loan ASSOCIATION Phone 372-3241 Frederieksburg Aug. 23-24-25j AGRICULTURE LIVESTOCK POULTRY LADIES' DIVISIONS TRADES SHOWS Sensational "LEONARDO" Famed Italian Plate Spinner, Star at Radio City Music HaD, Golden Nugget at Las Vegas, stage, TV and fairs throughout nation.

Specialty is spinning of China plates on long rods. A sensation to see! Incomparable "THE CYCLONIANS" America's finest Unicycle Act. Splendid young performers, fine equipment, excellent costuming and superb ability. Graceful "LES THINIS" Two young artists in superb performances on the trampoline. Famous night clubs, state fairs and stage performers.

Peerless "MISS TINA" Trapeze artist without peer. Sensational at night clubs and the nation's large fairs. Top GENE LEDEL SHOWS THRILL RIDES Entertainment. Plus 'VERNON SCHWARZ COMBO 1 Playing accompaniment for HORSE RACES Each Afternoon 2:00 P. M.

THRILLING PURSE RACES TOP HORSES FAST TRACK PHOTO FINISH RESULTS GAY MIDWAY Band Music GIANT PARADE Opening Morning School Children FREE FRIDAY Pleat; of Cool Comfortable Seats Two Grandstands Choice Reserve Seats Enjoy Pleasant "BIER GARTEN" PHI Galore Acts. Band Music Nightly. MEET YOUR FRIENDS FROM EVERYWHERE AT TEXAS' OLDEST AND GREATEST COUNTY FAIR! WHITE or GOLD PRESSURE SENSITIVE Letters Nu mbers EASY "INSTANT 11 APPLICATION in Durable Vinyl No longer do you have to use "missy" water Decals, NEW, DURABLE pressure aid numbers for "instant" dry-type application peel off backing and apply adheres to practically all smooth surfaces, including polyethylene, ityrene and other tics INDOORS AND OUTOORS including marine applications, IDEAL FOR OUTDOOR SIGNS, Resists all natural climatic conditions, making it ideal for outdoor use, IOAT LETTERING, etc, DURO pressure semi- tive letters and numbers come in six 1 and 3" solid Mack and I'M' 2" and white with gold letters, Nothing like easy to use, You won't need a sign get Duro letters for only a few per word, San Saba News Star fhww 372-5115.

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