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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
4
Burglars forced entry at John Orr Wholesale Grocery Company and Loch Ratliff Filling Station in Llano Monday night. Cigarettes and smoking tobacco valued at about two hundred dollars were taken from the grocery, while the filling station saw a small cash theft, a gun, and minor auto merchandise. Authorities have some clues but no arrests yet.
L O Hillman received a telegram last Thursday that his wife was ill at Santa Rosa New Mexico visiting her brother J W Smith. He traveled by car and found her much better on arrival. They returned to Gluno Sunday and he reported she was doing nicely.
Llano county reports near completion of the low water bridge project from San Saba county line to Liang on highway 81. Gresham’s crew widens Six Mile creek structure and prepares to shift to the road’s far end once right of way is secured. G. W. Kopp and wife visit Llano from Houston. For rent a furnished modern apartment and a bedroom offered.
The Order of the Eastern Star sponsors a community 2 party at the Masonic Building on Monday evening August 21 at eight o'clock. Admission is 26 cents per couple. Also notes on local people including Miss Emily Dalrymple returning from San Antonio and Will Moore's trip with Tom Moore and wife to visit Howard Moore in New York on business.
Mrs Geo M Watkins returns to Liano Monday after a pleasant visit with her sons W L Phillips and J R Phillips and other relatives at Marble Falls.
The Llano county region saw two light showers this week with a first sprinkle Sunday and a cooler mist Tuesday morning. While not heavy, forecasts hint at general rain soon as stockmen pump water and farmers seek tanks for vegetation. Alvin Collier noted improving conditions around Llano but stressed need for rain, after visiting Lampasas.
Dr. A C Lowman attends Heart of Texas Dental Society meeting in Menard. Various local residents including Macon Delavan family, Harold Buttery, John Atkins, Mrs E G Bierwinkle, Miss Eleanor Bradley, Lovey and Gordie Maxwell, Miss Lucile Templeton and others are noted for travels, visits, and weekend stays in Llano, San Antonio, Gatesville, London, San Saba, Richland Springs, and Austin with church and aid society events mentioned.
Teachers in Liano County Schools who have not filed their contracts must do so immediately. Sylvan B. Simpson, County Superintendent. Also listing for rent: my residence on the ninth side of town, Mrs. J. Dalrymæs.
Robert Futch and his wife returned home after an extended automobile journey through Colorado and western points. They covered about four thousand miles in their car and enjoyed the mountain air and America's natural scenery.
The Heart of Texas Dental Society gathered in Menard for its bi monthly session hosted by Dr. Fred A Price and the Menard Chamber of Commerce. Dr Claude Beatle of San Angelo led a table clinic and Dr J A Morris of Brownwood lectured with Dr Guy Gillespie of Abilene and Dr Thornton of Dallas on afternoon programs. A park barbecue honored visiting dentists with representation from Brady San Saba Mason Llano Kerrville Brownwood San Angelo Abilene Dallas. The next meeting is set for San Saba on October 14.
Erwin Bauer said a heavy wind damaged nearby property during Sunday afternoon near Castell. A chimney was blown from Jim Rothmanns home east of the town, large trees uprooted and limbs blown into yards and roads, with no further serious damage noted.
Rev Prince and his Beaumont family visit Llano this week and will preach at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. The public is invited to hear him as the family expresses comfort with Llano and a broad circle of friends in the county.
To our friends and neighbors we deeply appreciate your kind ministrations personal services expressions of sympathy and the floral offering during the illness and passing of our precious jewel Little Ll Jr Gratefully yours Mr and Mrs A Peterson Howard Peterson
Mrs Richard Patton entertained a pleasant social afternoon with four tables of bridge. Guests enjoyed zinning, flowers, and pink game accessories. Vada Hill won perfume for high score and J Dunn captured bingo. Hostess’s mother Mrs J J Hurt assisted, with several attendees listed.
The McCoys and relatives thank friends for sympathy, expressions of love, flowers, and support during the trial period following the passing of Little A L Peterson Jr. May heaven reward you.
Orlie P Hughes recalled Lone Grove’s Misa Ellen Nobles who, in last year’s state softball tournament, was named first all star by unanimous vote of the selectors. She played left field and earned widespread congratulations from fans and friends.
Obituary honors Mrs Fannie Moore of Kingsland who died at home August 10 at about 62. Born September 1871 in Burnet County, she was a devout church member, taught Sunday School for 30 years, and supported youth religious work. Survived by husband Dr W J Moore a son in California and two daughters in Kingsland. Funeral conducted Friday by Rev Anderson and Rev Mufatridge, with funeral director Liana Buttery.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday at 4 0 p m. All members are urged to attend. Topics include The Place of Woman in the Church and Attitude of Christ Toward Women. Special music by Miss Melba McKay. Hostesses are Mrs. W. H. Wallace and Mrs. M. C. Wilkes.
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