Jessie Daniel Ames leaves for Houston meeting

October 27, 1922

Some one has to pay. When valuable property is damaged by an automobile, some one has to make good on the loss. Naturally, the owner of the car is hooked for the complete payment of the bills that are contracted in the process of replacement. Insurance pays for the settlement of such claims. Wharton L. Foster, Georgetown, Texas - Phones – Office 118 – Residence - 238 * The Rise of a Welchman – After all of the other three men had been put aside in their countries,LloydGeorgebecame probably the most outstanding figure among all the men of the world war who were engaged in public affairs. His position is constantly in danger from a possible dropping away of one of the groups forming the coalition of which the government rested, was strengthened, after all the other war statesmen had gone, because it was he who acted as Great Britain’s spokesman in the parleys last winter with the rebellious Irish leaders – parleys which led to the creation of the free state and peace after 700 years of strife between England and Erin.

The rise of Lloyd George was an adventure in politics filled with as much romance as the lives of famous Americans who came up from log cabins to the White House. * Sheriff Lee O. Allen was in Taylor Thursday to investigate the seizing of Bud Johnson, a jitney driver, which occurred Tuesday night. Johnson was seized into a waiting automobile, blind-folded and taken to the edge of town, where he was rather roughly handled. Sheriff Allen informs the Sun that a clue is being followed that will probably result in the arrest of the perpetrators. * Dr. and Mrs. Walter Martin, who were married in New Orleans last Tuesday, arrived Monday of this week and will make their future home here. * Mrs. Jessie Daniel Ames, president of the State League of Women Voters, left Sunday for Houston to attend the meeting over which she is presiding. Others attending from Georgetown and Williamson county are Miss Beulah Beaver, Mrs. J. M. Daniel, Georgetown; Mrs. Styles of Thrall; Miss Frank King of Taylor, and perhaps others.

October 21 & 25, 1979

“Passing Glance” by Don Scarbrough – “From Thursday’s mail: ‘Know what I would like to see? A bumper sticker that says Pray for me! I drive Williams Drive! Sincerely, a Concerned Citizen.’ City People say that it is going to get better pretty soon. Most likely there will be a four-lane bridge across Interstate 35 before many frosts. But I know what you mean. Highway 183 is a sissy compared to Williams Drive.” * From the Sun sports page – Someday, his step will become a bit slower and his strength will begin to ebb. Someday, his body will start to betray him and so will his attitude. Eventually wearing Number 12 won’t be so much fun. And then, just maybe, Roger Staubach will have to sell air-conditioners, chicken and real estate full-time.

One teammate, Danny White, envisions it this way in an imaginary newspaper story: “Ninety- eight-year-old Tom Landry announced his retirement as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys today. Sixty-eight-year-old quarterback Roger Staubach said, ‘We’ll miss him.’” At the pace he’s going, there’s no telling how much longer Roger Staubach will play quarterback. Perhaps he's pointing toward the one achievement that has eluded him so far. “Coach Landry has promised me that when I’m 42, I can call my own plays.” * Movie Roadie to be filmed at the airport. There is a chase scene to be filmed there and some stars are Art Carney, Meat Loaf, Alvin Crow and Asleep at the Wheel. * Handsome, famous Monarch butterflies pause a few days here on the way to their winter home in central Mexico. * The new social security office will open at 1100 Main Street.

October 18 & 22, 2006

Mark Silverstone and Mike Davis, local attorneys, have filed with the governor’s office to be considered as the judge for the new district court. * GHS’ Tenor Drum Line was judged best in the Belton Drum Festival. Drummers are Alex Dupris, Ryan Marshall and Matt Pospisil. * Courthouse’s copper dome cost $200,000 and lots of hard work. * Don Ross Hewlett takes over as dealer of record for the Don Hewlett family of car dealerships. Don Senior will stay involved in the business and its philanthropies.

October 22 & 26, 2014

After 21 years on the bench, Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield to retire – He was appointed in 1993 to the 26th District Court and prior to that, was Williamson County attorney. He is known as a history buff and now will be part of history. * Esther Weir crowned “Queen of Bratwurst Fair” by Georgetown Noon Lions * At Chisholm Trail Days, Connie and Tim Timko two-stepping; “cattlemen” observed were Leo Wood, Jack Garey and Jim Albers.