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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
5
The Llano county area prepares for a busy fall with school openings in two weeks and higher enrollment. Cattle shipments in October boost income, aided by higher prices and better stock quality. Hunting season in November and turkey sales add further revenue, while cotton stamps and pecan production also shape the county economy.
Llano records half inch rainfall in the afternoon breaking a 44 day dry spell. Weather observer H C Roth reports the first Llano rainfall since July 14. temperatures last week ranged from 74 to 104 degrees with several days at or above 100.
The county board of equalization raised taxable valuations in Liano county by $59,136.58. Eight taxpayers were raised with renditions totaling $56,414.46. The new valuations amount to $115,551.04, with judge Andy P. Box noting more taxpayers may be cited to appear before the board to contest renditions.
Fifteen Llano Girl Scouts started Tuesday afternoon for a four day summer troop camp at McGintys camp on Lake Buchanan. They traveled by truck loaned by Superintendent Spencer with Mr. Macy the band director driving. Dr Schrank rode with the group while Mrs Schrank and assistants handled luggage and supplies. Leaders spouses L T Schrank Wallace Burton and Elgin Hasse joined as supper guests and helped set up. The camp runs a full schedule through Friday morning with swimming campfires and daily Scoutcraft activities. Attending girls include Jean Maria Smith Margaret Williams Maxine Smith Molly Jean Byfield Francis Hause Sarah Hause Adele Ashley Martha Aon.
A fragment notes residents claim the county has seen its best falls in years and people are enjoying the period of improved fun and prosperity, suggesting a positive local outlook.
The death of Mrs Mary E Ransom formerly of Llano and now of Austin occurred at her daughter Mrs Robert R Hagan home. She was 91 and survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held in Richmond Texas on Saturday afternoon with J F Buttery and H C Buttery among attendees.
Llano Chamber of Commerce directors plan to aid hunters for the November deer season. They aim to help out-of-town hunters secure leases in Llano County and make 1942 the most profitable season yet. A prize committee including Orville Buttery, DD. P. Smith, and Luke Moss was named.
Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Gray returned to Liano this week from an extended vacation to Chicago Washington New York and other northern points. In Chicago Dr. Gray engaged in medical research. Recent visitors at the D. L. Carl home included Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Sutton and several others from Tennessee and Texas.
Andy P Box county superintendent announced the classification of Liang county schools for the coming year. Six schools will teach eleven grades: Lone Grove Castell Valley Spring Tow Kingsland and Hutchison. Babyhead will offer eight grades as will Long Mountain Oatman Creek Six Mile Prairie Mountain Gainesville Honey Creek Sandy Valley Bennett Lehmberg and Oestreich. Evergreen is transferred to Llano New Hope to Hutchison Bluffton to Lone Grove and Latham to Marble Falls.
County clerk J A Mayes reports 237 delayed birth certificates filed since May under an old law. Employers demand proof of age and nativity, and pension laws in Texas and other states require birth evidence. Many individuals cannot obtain certificates as witnesses eligible to sign have passed away.
The Market News Service outlines steady hog prices with top at 11.00 for good 180 to 370 lb hogs and various weights from 9.50 to 11.00. Cattle and calves show steady slaughter steer prices from 7.75 to 9.50 with some loads at 9.50, calves and feeders active at 9 to 12 dollars and lighter weights around 6 to 7.50 for cows and cutters.
Llano ropers travel to Burnet for a three county matched roping with Burnet Lampasas and Blanco tonight. Llano entries include Ron Hardin Carl Freeman and Smokey Kuykendall. Each neighboring county fields three ropers and a jackpot contest will feature additional Llano ropers.
County Commissioner F. M. Cassaday reports three unsigned right of way deeds on Valley Spring road and Highway 29 outside Llano city limits. One tract affects the first construction segment. Plans for the initial Llano to Macon county line section are due mid September by state highway engineer W. F. Hutson, with land purchases targeted by week’s end.
EK A Shingle Austin engineer retained by the county to survey a new 120 foot right of way road from Linno to Castell. Plan preserves old right of way but removes sharp curves. Bridge move discussed with Flag creek crossings and state highway 29 alignment. Field work to begin mid September with $10 to $11 helpers. Sheep prices mixed with lambs up to 83 pounds and goats hard to move amid rising carryover stocks.
Alex Hardin was re elected president of the Llano County Livestock Improvement Association at a Monday night board meeting in C V Robinsons office. Directors named for the coming year include J L Renick Sherman Johnson A H Schorlemmer George Schuessler Gray Fowler Ray Martin J W Winkle F M Cassaday and Clinton Hardin. The association is in its fourth year and counts most Llano county ranchmen and livestock men as members.
Llano County sales of Defense Savings bonds show an August downturn though weekly totals push the year to date to 48 857 25 from May 1. County chairman J F Buttery has a 50 000 goal and expects updates as buyers continue to favor small denomination bonds. Willard Dalhan says Castell post office sold few bonds due to access limits while residents travel to Llano or Moore State Bank for purchases.
Special consultations on farm debt problems will be offered Thursday September 4 at 2 00 pm by the Llano County farm debt adjustment committee to farmers and creditors. Discussion includes debt consolidation extensions and fair, practical arrangements. Local residents mentioned include Lenox Ligon Waco and Mrs Haynie Sanderson visiting family in Llano.
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