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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

5

Llano Downs San Saba Fair Contest Ends In 3 1 Victory

Llano defeats San Saba 3 to 1 in a fair contest played at San Saba. Key hits by Heatherly and Henke, with Heatherly driving in two runs. Probst shines on mound for Llano, while Walker and Bohanna contribute for San Saba in a pitchers duel.

Llano Downs San Sark San Saba Henke Liana Heatherly Knopp Estep Kiett Riett Lewis Holmig Hoelmig Llano Probst Jatmeelz Cater Field Duncan Barey Oring Saba J. Smith Bohanna Iker Grounuur O Reed Ybohanna Hayes Atherly Walker Probstase Walter

Death of D C Burkes Sheriff and Prison Official

Obituary notice for D C Burkes a former Bell County sheriff and Eastham Prison Farm manager who died suddenly at 70 in Gateaville while traveling for State Game and Fish work. He is remembered as fearless and faithful, with five surviving children and a wife who had predeceased him. Funeral held at the Presbyterian Church in Belton.

Llano County Eesther D. C Christ Eastham State Prison Board Gateaville State Game and Fish Commission Coryell Actioiing W. D. Thompson Waco Co. M. Tidwell Marshall Hico D. C. Burkes Liano County Presbyterian Church A. F. Cunningham Belton Paris Clint Burkes Portland Oregon P. H. Daugherty Dan Moody Austin Roy Lorenz Kenosha Wis Robert’ Giles Plainview Mamie Burkes

Cassaday Grey Granite Co. Office Being Painted

The Cassaday Grey Granite Co. office is receiving new paint this week to give a fresh look. The improvement is aimed at boosting sales by presenting an updated appearance to townspeople. An Austin visitor named Robert Futch is mentioned in what appears to be a summarizing note about the scene.

Cassaday Grey Granite CO Cassaday Greyite Company

Death of Jake Masters Reported Before Print

News records the death of Mr. Jake Masters at his sister Mrs Ariel Rattiff's home last night. Funeral planned at Cap Mountain this afternoon at 5 15. Further details will be published next week.

Jake Masters Ariel Rattiff Cap Mountain Ufe

Hampshire Pigs Show Gains On Three Month Feed

Chas Turbiville reports a litter of purebred Hampshire pigs averaging 75 pounds at three months with two at 89 pounds. He credits balanced ration including protein supplement and skim milk and expects profit even now, planning to feed until five months.

Chas. Turbiville

Returns From Market After Placing Orders For Goods

R. A. Byfield returned home from Dallas Tuesday night where he spent days in the wholesale market placing orders for fall and winter merchandise to stock his Byfield store. He aims to boost the store’s reputation as a premier men’s furnishing shop with high grade merchandise arriving soon for display.

R. A. Byfield Dallas Byfield

Dr W Y Fowler Office Reopened After Remodeling

The office of Dr W Y Fowler has been well remodeled with a redesigned reception area and operating room. New equipment and wall cabinets have been installed to organize instruments and supplies, making the facility more inviting and efficient.

W. Y. Fowler

Bill Watkins Recuperating After Austin Appendicitis Op

Bill Watkins underwent an operation at St David's Hospital in Austin last week for appendicitis and is doing nicely at this time. He will likely return home within a few days unless complications arise and plans to be in the State University again during the coming year.

Bill Watkins Austin Bill State University H. G. Wallace Acme Pry Goods Company

McVay and Alexander Tie The Knot At Liana Nuptials

Saturday evening August 17 at Rev. Alvin Johnsons home in Liana Arthur McVay and Annie Maria Alexander were married. Attendants included W N Alexander and family, Troy Alexander, O M Alexander, Claud Ciendenonan, Velatut, Hallmark, Wayne Dolan and Coleman. After the ceremony the couple left for Rochelle and Brady to visit his family.

Alvin Jonson Liana Arthur McVay Annie Maria Alexander Johnson W. ON. Alexander Troy Alexander O. M. Alexander Claud Ciendenonan Velatut T - Aity "Poof MaCoarmink T Hallmark Wayne Dolan Coleman Davis

Mrs Martin Hoy Dies In Austin Hospital After Operation

Mrs Martin Hoy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Crownover of Llano died suddenly yesterday morning at 11 15 in St David s hospital Austin after a minor operation She was reported as doing nicely before a brief deterioration Funeral arrangements were not fixed at press time but the service is expected at three o clock in the city cemetery and the body was brought from Austin by J L Hurt in the Battery ambulance More details will appear in the next issue of the News.

Gretchen Davis Burnet R. T. Gentle Gene Avery Martin Hoy John Crownover St. David's Hospital Austin Llano J. L. Hurt

Buie Receives Red Cross Award From Scout Examiners

J B Buie attended the Austin Area Council Boy Scouts summer camp at Stege Park and earned the American National Red Cross Junior Life Savers certificate after intensive instruction and a final exam led by Red Cross examiner Clay Milstead. The award requires diverse swimming strokes, rescue carries, underwater object recovery, and breaking a drowning person's death grip.

J.B. Buie Austin Area Council of Boy Scouts of America Stege Park American National Red Cross Clay Milstead Red Cross

Open Air Dance at Badu Park Opens Social Season

The News announces an open air dance on the new platform at Badu Park on Saturday night August 31. An excellent orchestra will be featured and the event aims to establish Badu Park as a premier local recreation spot under the new management. Further details to follow next week.

Badu Park Texas

Kingsland Meeting Sees Nine Additions to Church

The Kingsland gathering closed Sunday night with nine new members added to the church. Rev. FL VV. MacFatridge led services under a brush arbor as large crowds attended all events. Rev. Aulick from the Bay to Adelan visited, with duties noted during the proceedings.

Kingsland FL VV MacFatridge Aulick Rive Adelan

Granite City Hotel to Open September 13 in Llano

Thomas K E Smith announces the Granite City Hotel's opening weekend with public access starting Friday September 13 and events through Sunday. Furniture and carpets arriving from New York by next week, with J J Neill named local manager and preparations underway including new switchboard and dining room equipment. Citizens urged to support the venture to boost Llano and surrounding counties.

Thomas KE. Smith Granite City Woodrow Wilson Smith Liano Houston New York J. J. Neill St. Angeles San Angelo Mr. Smith Messrs. Smith and Neill Texas

Llano Man's Shop Plans Formal Opening Saturday

Llano Man's Shop announces a formal opening next Saturday manager M. C. Dalhau says the store will present a large display. Representatives from wholesale and jobbing houses will attend to explain goods and offer services to visitors. A special gift awaits boys and girls who visit the store.

M. C. Dalhau Llano

Vetenarian Inspects Poultry and Sheep for Parasites

Dr. H. O. Von Rosenburg of Fort Worth connected with the State Livestock Commission visits with County Agent H. C. Robinson to inspect poultry and sheep for intestinal parasites. Heavy losses and disease trouble arise in the county amid turkey raiser concerns. the team may stay several days visiting sections to relieve the situation.

H. O. von Rosenburg Fort Worth State Livestock Commission H. C. Robinson

Excavation Nears Completion on Main Streets

Most excavation work is done on streets of Llane with little remains. Cement pouring should begin in a few days as earth work is finished on blocks under Pierose Presa mn fat the ac stard fis ind png.

Llane

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