Interest Runs High In Junior Rodeo Show
Llano Jaycees announce a two night junior rodeo on August 23 24 with entries accepted until 5 p m each night Riding ages 13 19 compete in junior and senior divisions Events include riding calf roping pole bending barrel racing and flag racing Prizes include ribbons for top six in each go round and trophies from combined scores and times Tickets cost 125 for adults and 5 cents for children under 12 Proceeds fund the Jaycee Junior Livestock Show and youth program
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Joe Sherrod
The
Llano Jaycees
Sherrod
Roperg
Cen-Tex
Liano Jaycees
Jaycee
Sae
Folk Musical Planned At Kerrville Church
The Youth Choir of the First Baptist Church Kerrville directed by Mark Edwards plans a Christian folk musical Good News at the First Baptist Church Llano at 9 p.m. Wednesday August 7. The hour long program follows nightfall for lighting effects and is open to both adults and youth.
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First Baptist Church of
Kerrville
Mark Edwards
First Baptist
Llano LI Tourney Play Resumes Tonight
Llano league tournament resumes with Burnet facing Marble Falls at 7 and Mason meeting San Saba at 8 30. The event began Monday with five teams. Burnet beat Mason 15 to 6 as A C Foster and Billy Richards pitched. Llano defeated San Saba 14 to 3 with Amsler Rusche and Gray on the mound. Friday pits night winners and losers for 7 and 8 30 p m with finals Saturday. awards include top three teams and individual honors for pitcher MVP and batting leader.
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Llano
Burnet
Marble Falls
Mason
San Saba
A. C. Foster
Billy Richards
Timothy Brown
Ronnie Amsler
Marvin Rusche
Boyd Gray
David Shahan
Mike Grandas
Larry Edgerton
Randy Ringo
4-H Council Plans County Wide Party
Llano County 4-H Council met at the community center with Barbara Lang presiding. A county wide party is planned for August 3 at the city park with a hamburger supper after swimming at the pool. The rifle contest is set for August 8 at 2 30 pm at Reynold Schorlemmer’s home.
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Llano County
4-H
Barbara Lang
Reynold Schorlemmer
Vivian Lang
Tow Reunion At Tow Welcomes Newcomers This Year
The Old Settlers Reunion in Tow returns on August 8 inviting new settlers to attend. Old participants like Andrew Alexander and Frank Tow are noted for past efforts while the event emphasizes visiting singing and a community picnic on the grounds.
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Tow
Old Settlers
Andrew Alexander
Frank Tow
Kingsland and area events calendar for August
Calendar of events lists meetings and activities for Kingsland, Llano, and Buchanan area groups from August 1 to August 6. Highlights include American Legion Auxiliary, Lions Club bus sponsor, Jaycee rodeos, art festivals, and community gatherings at various local venues.
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Kingsland American Legion, Auxiliary
Legion Post Hall
Kingsland
Llano Lions
HemisaFir
HLTA Films Booked Solid Through May
The Highland Lakes Tourist Association reports 32 copies of "LBJ Country The Highland Lakes of Central Texas" all reserved through May 1989. Most bookings are school groups and officials note sustained regional interest due to nearby attractions.
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Highland Lakes
Modern Llano Motel Plan Explored By SBA Official
A Llano group met with Vance Tabor of the SBA to study a modern motel for the area. He outlined steps including forming a local development company, conducting a feasibility survey, and securing SBA loan guarantees. Plans call for 32 to 38 units at $7 500 to $8 000 each with a 25 percent local stake.
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Llano
Southwestern
The
Small Business Administration
Vance Tabor
Dallas
Tabor
Liano
SBA
Banker of Savings and Loan Association
SBA Igan
Hospital Notes Admittances and Dismissals List Names
The column records admittances including Joyce Hurt Walter Allen Arlene Chrisman Bess Hemp hill and others. Dismissals list figures such as G L Gray Walter Allen Arlene Chrisman and James Morgan. Deaths note Myrtle Helen Williams. Donors include J W Weeksa and Stella Welgehausen.
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Joyce Hurt
Walter J. Allen
Florence Carl
Arlene Chrisman
Bess Hemphill
William E. Nance
F. G. Davis
Roy Armes
Katherine Bush
Freda Muller
Hettie Henderson
Clyde Shirley
Erwin A. Lang
Robert Hawkins
Arthur Oestreich
Rena Myers
G. L. Gray
William B. Usher
L. ¥. Delz
Joe Bill Sieber
James F. Morgan
Sammie Sue Caveness
Robert Hawkins, Jr
Myrtle Helen Williams
J. W. Weeaks
Stella Welgehausen
Bill Simpkins
N. L. Craven
Roy Flint
Eugene Russell
Myron Wasterling
O. L. Bumpas
Horace Oestreich
Brownsville Canoers Seek Repeat Win In Highland Lakes Race
Post 199 of Brownsville led early and held the top spot through Tuesday in the 1968 Highland Lakes Canoe Race. Twelve teams started with a Buchanan Lions Club hosted barbecue at Black Rock Park. Brownsville clocked 6 hours 3 minutes 21 seconds for the lead. Camping facilities at Black Rock Park were donated by Black Rock Cottages of Buchanan Dam.
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Brownsville
Buchanan Dam
Marble Falls
Liana News
Post
Buchanan Lions Club
Black Rock Park
Kingsland’s
Back Rock Park
Black Rock Cottages
Poverty Playboys Bring Free Music Night to Llano
The Poverty Playboys of Kerrville will perform a no admission festival of music under the stars at Highland Lakes Country Club Kingsland on Friday August 9 at 8 15 p m. A silver offering will fund Llano Culture Club scholarship and library funds. Dinner before the concert costs 1 75 per plate and reservations are by calling Mrs Forrest Ross. The event, first of its kind in Llano County, invites all ages and families to enjoy a cool evening under the Texas moon.
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Packsaddie Mountain
Lake
Lbj
Texas
Highland Lakes Country Club
Kingsland
Poverty Playboys
Kerrville
Llano Woman’s Culture Club
Country Club
Culture Club
Forrest Ross
Llano County
Highland Lakes
Llano City Hosts Airport Improvement Fish Fry
City of Llano and County officials along with Commissioners Court members and families attended a fish fry at City Park Friday. City employees fried fish while wives contributed cake and desserts in observance of airport improvement work.
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City of
Llano
County of Llano
Commissioners Court
Gold Star 4 H Girl To Be Announced At September Banquet
The Gold Star Award judging on July 25 named the outstanding Llane County 4H girl for 1968. Judges Mrs John Dithmar and Mrs Roy Weinheimer evaluated records and hometours. Final results to be announced at the September 4H Achievement Banquet.
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Llane County
Elaine Houtson
Coaches Attend 36th Annual Coach School in Fort Worth
Llano’s school athletic coaches travel to Fort Worth for the 36th annual Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School. Registration is expected to exceed last year’s 4,814 in San Antonio. All-star football and basketball games cap the event with South vs North competition. the South seeks its sixth straight basketball victory and to end the North’s hold on football scoring.
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Llano
Fort Worth
Association
San Antonio
Water Bids Called At Paradise Point
Bids to supply water to Paradise Point residents open August 7 at the Llano office of Carlos Ashley Jr. The Paradise Point project follows a $68,000 FHA loan to the Paradise Point Water Users Association, with Sidney Mercer handling the loan. The system aims to serve about 75 connections, needing roughly three miles of piping and an estimated 60 to 90 days for completion after work starts.
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Paradise Point
Carlos Ashley, Jr
Llano
Paradise Paint Water Users Association
FHA
Sidney Mercer
Fredericksburg
W. R. Garner
Ascination
Ebi
Garner
Ioig
A. D. Barton
Harry Tweedie
Jim Wyeman, Jr
San Antonio
Auxiliary to Hear Girl's State Report in Kingsland
Sherry Green daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Keen of Kingsland and a Llane High School student will report on the Blusbonnet State program she attended in Austin at a Kingsland American Legion Auxiliary Post 437 meeting tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Kingsland Legion Hall. The public is invited.
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Kingsland
Sherry Green
Jim Keen
Llaneigh School
Aeport
Austin
American Legion Auxiliary
Post 437
Kingsland Legion Hall
Llano Family Hosts Cousins and Dallas Visitor
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar James Moss and Lisa, including Llano relatives, were cousins Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Steele Jr with sons Mark and Dan of Graham, plus Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy of Dallas. Mrs. Flowers Walker of Junction visited with aunts Mrs. Ernestine Forehand and Mrs. Katie Keng.
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Edgar James Moss
Lisa
Llano
Edgar Steele, Jr
Mark and
Dan
Graham
David Kennedy
Dallas
Flowers Walker of
Junction
Ernestine Forehand
Katie Keng
Vacationers at Padre Island and HemisFair trip notes
Dr. George Turner and wife enjoy Padre Island coast and nearby sights while Mrs. Dana Habecker and party attend HemisFair in San Antonio this week.
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George Turner
Padre Island
Dana Habecker
Guieter
San Antonio
HemisFeir
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Baptist Church
Llano LI
Highway Commission
Upper Lake Buchanan
Buchanan
Prairie Mountain
Jane County
LCRA
Mano Lions Club
Club Thano
Qld
Thano
Hlta Films
Brownsville Canoers
Jamie Sue Banner
San Angelo
Blang News
Texas Moon
Brownwood
Llano Chamber of Commeres
Sherry Sawyer
Alton Beach
Tommy Amsler
Bil Fowler
Brownwool
W. 8. Lewis
Houston
Dan Harrison
Liberty
Henry L. Lewis
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