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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

7

Kingsland Social Guests From Near and Far

Sunday guests at the J Z Walace home included Lesia Harwell of San Antonio H C Hudler and daughter Janice of Bunet Hooper King and daughter Patey of Hollywood California and Miss Gertrude Harwell. Visitors from Locksburg Arkansas Raymond Fong and baby returned home after two months here. Lewis Barnett and baby from San Antonio stayed with H J Valle. Fleaner Vallie came from Llano for the weekend. Walter Rees and Nettie Katherine Ross of Bertram were guests of Finley Barnett last week. C M Sponberg and son Winton of Austin were weekend guests of Lila Widia and Pearl Haywood. Macy M Williams of San Marcos visited Ben Dale Barnett last week. T Tharrow spent last week in Austin and returned with husband David Barrow and son David and Ann Tarrow of Austin. Mr and Mrs Mes father Abed and their children from Louisiana are guests of the OR Denee family. Mrs Onie Weeks and children of Waco and Mrs Kane Quil Jen of Seoprd Penas are guests of Mass Co 8 Weeks city relatives. Emmence La teabl visited Antonia Leet Swaitrday on business.

J. Z. Walace Lesiia Harwell San Antonio H.C. Hudler Janice Bunenet Hoover King Patey Hollywood California Gertrude Harwell Raymond Fong Baby Locksburg Arkansas Lewis Barnett Bavy H. J. Valle Fleaner Vallie Llano Walter Rees Nettie Katherine Ross Bertram Finley Barnett C. M. Sponberg Winton Austin Lila Widia Pearl Haywood Macy M. Williams San Marcos Ben Dale Barnett T. Tharrow David Barrow David Ann Tarrow Mravid Mes Abed Leuisiana Kane Quil Jen Seoprd Penas Gereets Mass

Buster's Cleaners Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

The Llano cleaner marks six years since opening as a modern cleaning and pressing business. New equipment each year reflects commitment to streamlined methods and service. Proprietor D Buster along with owners Bill Walker and Mrs W J Everett thank patrons and pledge to serve well.

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Llano Burnet Baptist Union to Hold Rally Sunday

The Llano Burnet Baptist Union schedules a Sunday rally at Shady Crave Church on August 1 at 3 00 PM. The program features a long service devotional business reports special music talks departmental conferences and an inspirational address by Dr W H Andrew of Bryan Texas. Attendees include Mrs Ed Simmons and Mrs Margaret Thomas among others visiting from San Saba and Llano.

Llano-Burnet Baptist Union Shady Crave Church Dvamton Carson Shady Grove Donald Kirk Lacey Nell Price Joppa James [Dixon Briggs Jack Gardney W. H. Andrew Bryan Texas Ed Simmons Margaret Thomas Louis Guynn San Saba Llano J. W. Henderson

Lantex Theatre Presents Edison the Man With Tracy

Spencer Tracy stars opposite Rita Johnson in Edison the Man at the Lantex Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday August 14 and 15. The venue also showcases Rebecca with Lawrence Olivier and Joan Fontaine in star roles on Tuesday.

Spencer Tracy Edison the Man Lantex Wed Rita Johnson Tracy Lawrence Olivier Joan Fontaine

Six Room House For Rent Listing Noted

San Saba visitor Laird and daughter Wan dwell Ruth Laird visited the Merkel home with Mr and Mrs Paullman and family. Marie Callion of San Angela visited Llano. Jim Lane plans a coastal trip for a month, details unclear.

Linton Laird San Saba Wandw Ruth Laird Fritz Merkel Mrs Paullman Marie Callion San Angela Tiperl Llano Jim Lane Rami

Livestock Shipments Decrease in 1940

The Texas Bureau of Business Research notes a 1940 decline in livestock shipments to the Fort Worth area. June figures show cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep all down from 1939 levels, with overall first-half totals reduced by about a quarter.

Austini Texas Port Worth Oubolsita Wty Hayes Waivers Texas Bureau

Weather robot debuts for Bureau of Standards in Washington

In Washington the Bureau of Standards unveils a robot weather man installed at Anacostia Naval Air Station. Scientists Warry Diamond and Wilbur Hinman describe a device that reports temperature humidity wind rain and barometric pressure by converting weather changes into electrical signals. The system records data remotely and aims to operate where staff is impractical. It notes 39 Texas rainstorms since 1891 with a record 20 inches during September 6 to 10, 1920 at Taylor.

Washington Bureau of Standards Anacostia Naval Air Station Warry Diamond Wilbur 8. Hinman Bureau Texas Taylor

Lost Elgin watch near Wright's Creek on Highway 16

A gold hunting case Elgin watch is missing near Wright's Creek on Highway 16. A liberal reward is offered for its return. Contact P C Sloan at San Suba, Texas.

Elgin Watch Wright's Creek Highway 16 P.C. Sloan San Suba Tex

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