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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
5
The author urges Americans to become propaganda conscious amid European tensions and possible conflict. He argues propaganda fuels war, is spread through press books radio and lectures, and warns readers to scrutinize material to protect future generations from manipulation.
Mrs. W T Galaway has returned to her home in Liano after a three weeks visit with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs F H Cheaney for Corpus Christi. Mrs Mitchell and children who had been visiting Mrs Mitchell's parents the Rev and Mrs J C Jones are returned to Marfa.
An enthusiastic Liano Chamber of Commerce meeting was held in Hotel Liano basement Tuesday evening at 8. John L. Watkins presided as reports from officers and committees summarized activity since April. Members proposed projects and a mid year membership banquet was suggested for directors to consider. The chamber invites area businesses and residents to join and help with its work this year.
Roy Merkel charged with felony theft in an August 10 complaint was arrested on returning to Llano last Saturday. He waived examining trial at arraignment before Justice J. B. Mayes and was held on a $760 bond to await grand jury action.
Hogs receipts about 700 head with prices 5.25 to 6.10 for various weights and feeders mostly 4.25 down. Cattle calves receipts near 800 and 1600 respectively with slaughter calves slow, cows and bulls steady to strong, steers and yearlings scarce, stockers active with calves 6 to 9 dollars, feeders around 7.00 to 9.00 for yearlings. Sheep receipts about 600 with market action developing.
Descendants of F. W. and Mrs Lange gathered at Klaerner's park near Fredericksburg for the fourth annual Lange family reunion. Surviving members include B. Lange of Llano and Helmuth Lange of Mason, with about 300 attendees and plans to publish a full life account of the couple and their eight children.
Emory Thomas Turbiville of Llano county died last Saturday at age 85 years 23 days. A Danville Virginia native born July 27 1854 he moved to Texas at 21 and settled in Llano county. He served as county commissioner and was a deacon in the Kingsland Baptist Church for about 30 years. He leaves ten children six surviving including Charles Turbiville Mrs J G Smith Mrs L W Long Vernie Turbiville Mrs Wylie Brown and Ernest Turbiville along with numerous siblings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Honey Creek cemetery with Rev W P Ray and Rev Alvin Johnson officiating. Interment under Miles Buttery. Pallbearers listed.
Nineteen Llano high school graduates plan to attend college this fall. The University of Texas will host seven entrants, with others bound for A and M College, John Tarleton College, Schreiner Institute, and smaller colleges including New Mexico Military Institute, San Angelo Junior College, Texas Lutheran College, and Howard Payne College.
Mr and Mrs Dalmond Nixon have returned home after a two weeks visit in the western states. They toured areas including Pikes Peak Denver Salt Lake City Golden Gate Exposition Boulder Dam Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Cavern.
Justice of Peace J B Mayes records five complaints filed Monday for drunkenness. Four pled guilty with fines and costs totaling 12 dollars each. One defendant pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial, later found guilty and assessed 1 dollar plus costs. The San Saba man claimed sleep diminished drunkenness but was convicted.
Mrs A Blodgett marked her 82nd birthday at home in Liano while in ill health. Her three children Miss Bertha Blodgett of Houston Carl Blodgett of Dallas and Howard Blodgett joined friends who extended greetings with flowers gifts and messages.
The Texas Highway Patrol announces a reduced examiner force from 85 to 32 under the Biennial Appropriation Bill. Testing will occur at county seats only, with limited hours in Johnson City Burnet Llano San Saba Goldthwaite Timnasa Georgetown Giddings Bastrop La Grange Lockhart and San Marcos starting September 4 1939.
Farmers and ranchers are urged to start terracing programs early to secure county terracing machinery. A definite itinerary will be set after applications are submitted to the county agent. Terracing now will conserve moisture from fall and winter rains as survey lines are prepared. Those planning fall work should leave their names at the county agent's office.
Constable B. E. Casper, city night watchman, exchanged fire with three burglars at A. D. Deats package store near the Liano river bridge. Eleven shots were fired, bullets damaged the building, and the trio escaped down the river embankment as officers pursued. No arrests yet, investigations ongoing.
The Llano City Council passed a resolution commending City Marshal J. J. Backnes Sheriff Elmon Stewart Deputy Roy Binson and Constable E. V. Casper for promptly solving a August 13 1939 robbery in Llano County by obtaining statements from suspects and recovering stolen loot. The resolution orders copies to the Llano News and minutes.
W H Wallace remained at home after being bitten by a spider last Tuesday. He managed to return to his business on Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Delavan returned from an extended San Antonio visit. Dale Delavan from San Antonio visited here over the weekend with relatives and friends.
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