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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

5

Llano Farm Bureau Queen Contest Set for August 27

Llano County selects Farm Bureau queen hopefuls to compete at the city park slab at 8 p.m. with ice cream cake supper to follow. Contestants include Susan Cohen Sandra Kassell Janeane Raesener Janey McBride Jeanne Ratliff and Joan Wilson. Johnny Carter will MC with Moorhouse registration via Clemens Roche before the event.

Llano County Farm Bureau Coila Moss Edgar James Moss University of Texas Llano Breckenridge Johnny Carter Brownwood Texas Farm Bureau Clemens Roche Llano County Farm Bureau Susan Cohen Bob Cohen LHS Sandra Kassell Robert Kassell Janeane Raesener H. A. Raesener Jr Janey McBride Heston McBride

Registration for Llano first graders announced

Parents of children entering Llano schools for the first time are urged to register Wednesday or Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon at the primary building. Bring birth certificates and smallpox vaccination records, plus a $2 per semester fee for supplies.

Selma Atchison Alma Owen Fay Renick C. M. Nalls Llano George Pechacex M. A. Montgomery Vernon Turner Lora Lee Lora Beach Medora Sanford Alma Lettemeyer Mary Morgan Siambra Gray Eugenia Green Sharon Jones Tommie Hicks J. Collins Beat

Llano County Tourism Brochure Distributed Statewide

The Llano County Chamber of Commerce printed 10 000 brochures for distribution to the Texas Highway Department oil companies chambers of commerce and other agencies promoting Texas tourism. It features a tourist map and touts Llano as a fisherman's paradise a deer capital and a scenic year round vacation spot. Mr and Mrs Quayne Roberson and children Jimmy Gena and Johnnie returned this week from Possum Kingdom Lake vacation.

Llano County Texas Quayne Roberson Jimmy Gena Johnnie Possum Kingdom Lake

Llano Weekly Club Meetings and Events

Calendar lists events from Thursday to Thursday including Jaycee membership meeting Cutting Horse contest City Golf Tournament finals Farm Bureau queen contest rehearsal Llano Athletic Boosters Club Lions Club Rotary Club Saddle Club Culture Club party and pre registration for first graders.

Jaycee Arena Farm Bureau Queen Llano Athletic Boosters Lions Club Club Llano City Park Club Ligno Saddle Club Culture Club

Lower Temperatures Bring Brief Relief for Llano Weather

Over the last seven days Llano has had no 100 degree readings. The highest daytime temperature reached 87 degrees with a low of 69 degrees on a single night.

Llano

Golf Club to Host First Annual Tournament

The Liano Golf Club will host an 18 hole low net event on Sunday Sept. 1 using Callaway handicaps. Entry is $5 and covers green fees and barbecue dinner. Prizes include a $50 golf bag and a dozen golf balls. Shotgun starts at 9 and 1:30 with pitching and driving contest.

Liano Golf Club Monroe Raesener Carlie Tice

Are You Going Away To School This Fall

The Llane News seeks a complete list of students planning to attend college or other educational programs this fall. Include student names and schools. Contact 247-410 or send a note to Blaine News promptly.

Llane News 247 Blane News

Houston Firm Seen Low Bid On Kingsland Bridge

The Houston firm Payne and Teller was the low bidder for the Kingsland bridge over the Colorado River. Bids opened in Austin with senior resident engineer Harry Johnson noting the state will award later. The winning bid was 364,721.18, well under the Austin Bridge Construction Company’s 418,421.22 and R. C. Buckner Construction’s 451,500. Five bids total were submitted.

Houston Payne and Teller Kingsland Colorado River State Highway Department Austin Harry Johnson Burnet State Highway Commission Johnson Austin Bridge Construction Company San Antonio R. C. Buckner Construction Company Jacksonville

Jaycees to Enter Softball Tournament at Barton Springs

The Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a softball tournament at Barton Springs on Sunday August 25 with Llano chamber among participants. Area 8 will be represented by four clubs from three regions with games starting 1 30 p m playoffs at 4 dinner at 8 and trophy presentation to the champion.

Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce Barton Springs Llano

Sale Rise Continues At Llano Livestock Auction

Llano Livestock Auction Company finished its third year under Phillip Smith and Wayne May selling 40 221 head of cattle a rise of 7 817 from 1961 62 and 12 498 more than 1960 61 A three week period May 16 to August 6 included four Tuesday sales and two special sales total 12 000 head indicating strong demand They expect good fall runs and note the market serves as calf outlet and for cows Also cataloged payroll of 40 035 60 and peak staffing of 35 people including cafe staff Personal travel and visits by family members are noted.

Llano Livestock Auction Company Phillip Smith Wayne May Smith

Llano Board Approves 1963 64 School Budget

The Llano Board approves a 1963 64 budget of 428 807 dollars with 363 207 for operations 62 500 in bonds and loan for a new building 18 100 bond retirement and interest. Operational fund by category totals 16 085 administration 272 210 instruction 19 600 plant operation 10 000 maintenance of plant 1 150 insurance and interest 31 150 transportation 13 000 capital outlay. State covers two thirds of operations local one third. Tax rate remains 1.40 per 100 value split 1.27 for operations 0.13 for bond and interest. Values for tax purposes to be announced. slight increase anticipated.

Llano Onte

School Library Class Room Plan Approved

Llano School Board approved a Library two class room building for Llano High School after meeting with the architect on August 13. Bid opening is set for October 1 with completion dates to be determined after bids. Supt. C M Nalls cited relief from overcrowding as enrollment rose 20 percent in two years and expected another 10 percent next year.

Llano School Board Llano High School Supt. C. M. Nalls

Car Fire Total Loss Near State Highway 71

Fire Chief Walker reported a 1859 Chevrolet station wagon total loss after a blaze on State Highway 71 near the Zelma Stotts ranch. The fire, possibly from a hot flame near the gas tank, endangered two women occupants from Houston and Austin. Volunteers from Liano fought the fire, preventing spread to pastures, as a second grass fire at Sunrise Beach caused only minor damage.

Walker Zelma Stotts Houston Austin Stolts Liano Volunteer Fire Department Sunrise Beach

Llano 1963 64 School Year Calendar Highlights

Schedule lists opening on Sept 3 1963 Thanksgiving break Nov 28 29 Christmas and New Year holidays Dec 23 Jan 3 with last day Dec 20 and first day Jan 6 Junior Livestock Show Feb 4 7 District Teachers Conference Mar 13 Easter Mar 27 30 May 27 last attendance day total 176 days Calendars advise clipping for reference.

Talley Family Visiting Relatives in Little Rock

M/Sgt. and Mrs. Nolan Talley Sr. and their baby of Little Rock Arkansas are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. P.B.L. Page and Mrs. Nolan Tatley Sr. and other relatives during a family visit.

Nolan Talley Sr Baby Little Rock, Ark PB. L. Page Nolan Tatley Sr

New Llano Director Elected At Central Texas Electric Co-Operative

The Central Texas Electric Co-Operative held its annual meeting Tuesday night in Mason with 1600 to 1800 attendees. A charter amendment to add a director from Lino was approved, though election awaits secretary of state certification. an extra director will serve until the next annual meeting in August 1964.

Lilatto County Central Texas Electric Co- Operative Mason Lino Liano Elmer R. Smith Walter Franklin Bob Murphy Nacogdoches Tom Beavley Austin State Association of Electric Co-Operatives Troy Foster W. C. McWilliams Lange Edmiston Katemney Llano Washington REA

Worthless Check Law Is Stiffened

An amendment to the Hot Check Law increases penalties for worthless checks. First offense under $50 carries up to two years in jail and up to $1000 fine. second offense 30 days to two years and up to $2000. third or subsequent offenses 2 to 10 years in prison. Checks $50 or more incur 2 to 10 years. Notice by certified mail. ten days to pay. Effective 90 days after May 24 1963.

A. G. Mueller

Young rider injured after horse fall at 4H arena

Debbie Leifeste, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dayton Leifeste, was taken to Lane Memorial Hospital for observation after a concussion when her horse fell during 4H Horse Club activities Tuesday night at the arena.

Pebbie Leifeste Debbie Leifeste Dayton ‘Leifeste Llane i Memorial Hospital

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