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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

5

Llano County Ends Relief Effort Amid Bond Issue Talks

In Llano County the Relief Board pauses all aid as officials assess funds and plan for winter needs. County Judge, Mayor, and board members meet after a directive from State Director Lawrence Westbrook urges cutting relief to conserve resources if the bond issue fails.

Lewis Foster Llano County Lawrence Westbrook Lawrence Weathrook Foster Clay Fowler the Red Cross Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Wwoka Cote

First Bale of Cotton Arrives in Llano County

Chas Keyser delivered the season’s first bale Thursday. J J Campbell hauled it for a friend. Pat Marshall bought the bale at 9.10 cents per pound, weight 545 pounds, owner receives 49.08 dollars. The staple opening suggests more cotton to come on Llano streets.

Chas. Keyser Cottot Charlie J. J Campbell Llano Pat Marshall Campbell

Boundary line changes in six Llano County precincts

The Llano County Commissionery Court in August revised precinct boundaries within Castell, Prairie Mountain, Long Mountain, Kingsland and Bluffton precincts. Changes moved lines along river and survey boundaries, redrawing starts at key corners and corners of multiple surveys, with adjustments affecting Llano county limits and adjacent tracts.

Commissionery Court Minute Book Castell Hickory Creek Said Creek H. B. Greenwood W. Price S. W Wm Wright Survey D. Sillicrigg Sillivrigg W. S. Kidd Eeano County N. E Phillip Prairie Mt Llano County Said County 3. E Kidd D. Sillerigg S. E John Beasley Begeley William Wright J. Betts G. G. Williams John Thompson Samuel Ralph Leagues S. BE Same Bull Head Mountain Enchanted Rock Long Mt Colorado River Fred Bron‘chew Abraham Anglin Survey Anglin Survey N. W Anglia Survey 5. Perry Survey N. F Lewis Kranty Survey G. W. Hensley League Llano River Simon Lus I. FE Sane N. B T. Flores S. EB. Herrira C. C. Mertz Bluffton 3. K

Death of Little A. L. Peterson Jr. Remains Quietly Passed

The obituary notes the death of baby boy A L Peterson born November 28 1931 at Llano Texas He died August 7 at Richland Springs and was laid to rest Sunday at Six Mile cemetery under Miles Buttery funeral direction Rev F J McFatridge led the service Many relatives attended expressing condolences for the loss of the infant and the family.

Angels of Heaven A. L. Peterson Richland Springs Llano W. O. McCoy Six Mile Cemetery F. J. McFatridge Miles Buttery M. J. Howard David Stewart Cecil Peterson Lowel Howel Hamilton Aad A. L

Cotton Certificates Mailed To Washington From Llano

D. C. Steel and J. R. Rabb of the Llano county cotton committee said they will mail about two hundred certificates and performance blanks to Washington today. Checks will be issued by the Government upon receipt. They expect to finish the Llano county campaign this week and mail remaining certificates to Washington by week’s end. Farmers are praised for destroying cotton with no trouble reported.

D. C. Steel J. R. Rabb Llano County Lisno County

Llano Bridge Work Request Seeks $28,000

The State Highway Commission reported to the U S Public Roads Bureau a schedule for construction in division fourteen including Llano County. It seeks $28,000 for two bridges on highway 29 over Pine and Olive and Flag Creek, promising job growth and local spending.

Austin State Highway Commission United States Public Roads Bureau Liana County Llano Humber Battery Hallow Olive Flag Creek

Open Air Band Concert Delights City Crowd

A large crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn last Saturday to hear the Slane Municipal Band perform an open air concert. Several new pieces were played and the program drew much applause, continuing Mr Boxell's weekly summer series that brings pleasure to music lovers.

Court House Samare Biven Slane Boxell

Llano Polo Players Win International Honors in Chicago

Cecil Smith and Rube Williams of Llano County receive world wide polo honors in Chicago as the West defeats the Faust team from New York. Smith scores six goals to Hitchcock's five, with Williams praised for key plays as the Texans outplay California teammates. County tax rate fixed at fifty cents for the year, totaling $1.27 with state tax.

LLANO Cecil Smith Rube Wiliams Llans County Chicago California Faust New York Onwenyia Tommy Hitchcock Hitchcock Rube Williams Smith Perio Big Mount Texas Williams Dlano

Invoice Received for 4934 Auto License Plates

County Tax Collector Dan McDonald received a State Highway Commission invoice for 434 motor car plates. Passenger car numbers run from 691826 to 693225 and truck plates start at 187951 up to 188225.

Dan McDonald State Highway Commission

Commissioners Court Approves Bills and Seeks Tax Action

The Commissioners Court met in regular session to approve reports and bills. An order redefines boundary lines for six voting precincts in the county. The County Treasurer asked to pay semi annual interest on refunding bonds totaling $357.50. The County Attorney pursued suit for delinquent state and county taxes now on the tax rolls. The court also tackled the upcoming year’s county tax rate.

Commissioners Court Collee Otic

Galveston Note on W. W. Watkins Recovery After Surgery

W. W. Watkins and wife visited Galveston on Sunday. He was examined at a local hospital on the following day and underwent a major operation Tuesday morning. Reports say his condition is favorable and he may leave the hospital soon to recuperate with his son Dr. Watkins in Galveston before returning home. Friends are glad he is resting well and hope for a full recovery.

W. W. Watkins Galveston Watkins Calveston

Acme Dry Goods Chief Reports Heavy Chicago Purchases

W H Wallace general manager of Acme Dry Goods returned from Chicago after two weeks of wholesale buying and attending the Century of Progress Exposition. He said market demand was strong with extensive merchandise on hand for retailers and that the store will offer a large fall and winter stock for the Llano trade territory.

W. H. Wallace Acme Dry Goods Company Chi Vse Acme Llano Wallace Milb Dincline Vere

Two Llano Couples Leave for Windy City

Howard Wallace and wife and Anward Lange and wife departed from Llano for Chicago. They expect to arrive Tuesday evening and will spend time there. Wallace said they do not know how long they will be away, awaiting travel funds and further arrangements.

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