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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
5
The column discusses President Roosevelt considering moving Thanksgiving earlier by a week, with effects on football schedules and markets. It notes longstanding practice of designating the last Thursday in November and jokes about regional misunderstandings and local commerce lore in Austin and Llano County.
County Judge Andy P Box announced this week that book allotments for all schools have been sorted and boxed so teachers will not need to await delivery. He also stated that report cards book cards and other supplies furnished by his office have been packaged for the schools.
The fall term is postponed to September 11 due to unfinished renovation work in three public school buildings. Walla on the south side grade school has been refinished, leaks cleaned and disinfected. The high school needs roof repairs and extensive work. Sanitary facilities were added at the north side grade school. The band hall nears completion and the stadium is prepared for sodding.
County Judge Andy P. Box announced this year’s county apportionment at 4.50 per child to be added to 22.00 from the state funds. He noted an administration assessment of 1.00 against the state fund for the coming year.
Marion Granville Owen a lifelong Llano County resident dies at his Valley Spring home at 10 the past Thursday evening after a lengthy illness. Born August 26 1866 in Valley Spring he followed family tradition serving public roles. He was son of David James Owen Llano County commissioner at his 1895 death and grandson of the lands’ founder who administered justice before Llano county’s organization.
Infant Zolara Edwardeen Leverett daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Leverett of Dallas died shortly after birth. Body sent to Llano by Gordon Donop and Allan Leverett and buried in Llano cemetery. Mother Miss Zolara Stribling remains in critical condition in Dallas hospital.
Acting under a new state law the city council at its last meeting approved a discount on early city tax payments. A three percent discount applies to October payments, two percent for November, one percent for December, and January payments are net.
The bond issue approved last winter raises the county tax rate to 69 cents per $100 valuation for 1939. Most of the increase funds bonds and warrants, with a one cent rise in the jury fund. Road and bridge and general county funds are reduced. District school rates stay the same except Oatman Creek, up from 10 to 15 cents.
Llano Chamber of Commerce invites all members to a mass meeting at Hotel Llano on Tuesday evening August 22 at 8 p m. President John J Watkins seeks attendance to discuss the year’s program and invites member suggestions for activities to be sent to the board. Memberships open to residents and county residents.
A young man Fields Keyser and Miss Wanda O’Donnell were held up Sunday night. Three suspects Carlos Patterson Claud White and Nolan Baker of Austin were arraigned Tuesday on robbery with firearms charges and held on 1000 bond each.
Mrs F G Ryan celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday August 13 in Llano attended by five children four traveling from nearby towns. Born August 13 1859 in Mississippi she moved to Texas 55 years ago and now lives with daughter Mrs H C Roth. She suffered a broken hip about 12 years ago and mostly uses a chair.
A writer near Lake Buchanan witnessed a rare aurora borealis display Friday night lasting about five to ten minutes between 10:30 and 11. A rosy arch lit the northern horizon as vertical light shafts crossed the rose colored curtain, confusing observers before identification.
Builders estimate current work in progress at about 23 500 with no drop in activity. Projects include a music hall on the public school campus, two Magnolia stations, the new post office and a business building by Wallace Hazelwood, plus homes for several residents.
The commissioners revised the 17 712 acre Liano county ranch lease to raise annual income by 1885 60 dollars. The land used for school purposes previously paid a wool based minimum per acre of 35 cents now 40 cents. The 1000 dollar improvement deduction was dropped as the ranch is deemed sufficiently improved.
Franklin M. Johnson longtime Llano County resident died at his Oatman Creek home after a three year illness. Born November 14, 1857 in Bowling Green Kentucky he moved to Texas in 1881 and helped organize the Oatman Creek Baptist Church. He was 82 and survived by his wife Laura Holden. the couple had celebrated their golden anniversary years earlier.
Rev W R Penny reports Llano Presbyterian Church has elected elders Preston Robinson J J Backnes W Y Fowler and G W Nullemeyer with Nolan Kelly Marvin Elliot added as deacons alongside R W Deats. Dr T W Currie of Austin will ordain officers and conduct Sunday services August 27 at the church.
City council endorses a Dunbar survey to evaluate municipal ownership of the waterworks and a sewerage system. An engineer would assess the waterworks, revenues, and property. bonds would fund purchase if voters approve. Dunbar would handle bonds and legal work only if the deal proceeds.
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