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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

7

Llano County Gold Star Awards judging shapes winners

Judging began Wednesday afternoon to select six finalists for the 1958 Gold Star Awards in Llano County. Girls contenders were Harriet Smathers Helen Fenge and Lawanda Osbourn while boys candidates were John Thomas Moseley Bobby Cohen and Allen Rode. Final winners will be announced later in the fall.

Llano County Harriet Smathers Helen Fenge Lawanda Osbourn John Thomas Moseley Bobby Cohen Allen Rode Cécil Gray Lee Whitt Joanna Gray Ernest Tomme Dodgen M. J. Stewart, Jr Edgar Moss

Llano Beauty Shop Joins Llano Dress Shop In Purchase

Mrs. Mildred Overstreet has purchased the Llano Dress Shop from Mrs. Ethel Hardin and will merge it with her existing beauty business. She plans a new location and a brand new beauty shop to serve a growing clientele formed over fourteen years in Llano.

A. P Mildred) Overstreet Llano Ethel Hardin Mrs. Overstreet Llano County A. P. Overstreet San Antonio Alamo Beauty College Corpus Christi Tommye Lou Austin Marie Shepperd Mada Stewart

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Lawson

A birthday dinner at his home honored Mr. Jack Lawson on his 70th birthday. Family members attending included Mrs. Lawson and the Lawson families from Llano Dickerson and Leon Valley, while Mrs. Roy Hart of Borger could not attend. The notice also instructs women renewing Texas drivers licenses to include full birth details and names.

Jack Lawson Lawson Marvin Lawson Llano NF. Ross Dickerson Emmett Lawson Leon Valley Roy Hart Borger

Light fades dim your car lights for safer roads

In early dusk drivers are urged to switch to dim lights to boost visibility for others. The piece notes a 1957 Texas figure of 2 539 motorcides.

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Co op President Honored as Members Award Service Pins

Fredericksburg area Co op president chairs meeting with directors from Gillespie Kerr Kendall Llano Mason San Saba and Llano County delegates. Twenty three employees receive five year service pins while prizes are awarded to numerous residents including Spring Otto Hahn and others for kitchenware clocks radios and home goods. Special guests Terry Townsend and Louis Crump attend as elected officials pledge support.

Fredericksburg Co-op Troy Foster Charles Peril Roscoe Basse Gillespie County W. H. Whitworth Kendall County George Cowden Kerr County Lon Smart Ray Smith Elmer Smith Llano County Martin Wagner Roy Lehmberg Ryland Rothman Mason County W. A. Barnam San Saba County Coop Llane Joe Dan Duncan Arnold Leon Herridge J. N. Lewis Richard Carlton Metermott Vernon Powell C. M. Reith Meb Ricketson William Edward Scott Willie Wade Tinsley Raymond Winkel Terry Townsend Brady Louis Crump San Saba Alex Schneider Valley Spring H. J. Cassaday Llano Erwin Simmons Walter Langehennig John Garr Cherokee Morris Randolph Oliver Rabke Charles Dolizar Theo Leifeste Mason M. A. Otto Liano Silas Rothman Reynold Oehler Elman Priess Luchenbach London Baptist Church Reuben Nixon Alfred Eppich Robert Kassell Shelley Boullinghouse

Memorials and donations listed for church interior items

A church program lists donations and memorials including altar furniture pews and fittings in memory of various individuals. Families and members such as the Hartman, Jordan, Otto, Schorlemmer, Lange, Schmidt, Sagebiel, Schmidt, Schuessler, and Rogers lines contributed items and supported the 1959 Confirmation Class. The donors include Mr and Mrs Fred Lange and others, reflecting a community remembrance.

Charles Jordan Lilly Ahrens Otto Max Otto T. Schorlemmer Charles A. Hartman Albert Hartman Lorean Schneider Vondear Schmidt Fred Lange Lille Lhagemeier Mroo Ben Schmidt Albert Gestrich Lucile Ouestrich Herbert PF. Otte A. L Maller Bo Lange Martin Sagebiel Dexter Sagebiel Oscar Schmidt George Schuessler St. Rogers Frank Otto

School Ground Traffic Rules Overview At Local Campus

Review of school traffic regulations fronts the new gym and grounds. Public parking is allowed in front of the gym while driveways serve as service entrances during school hours. Service vehicles may use driveways and park as needed including the lunch manager. Salesmen and most visitors are restricted to designated points or material pickups. North area by the football field VA building and High School may park anytime. No parking on north side of College Street by Dr Gray s home. All traffic should move slowly and carefully. Only buses may use the entrance between New Elementary and Henry.

College Street

Buick Unveils 1959 Line At Dallas Preview

Mr and Mrs Bailey By Ratliff and about 1800 Buick dealers attended a Dallas sneak preview of the redesigned 1959 Buick lineup. The new models Le Sabre Invicta Electra and Electra 225 were shown at Memorial Auditorium with Buick officials noting the styling overhaul. Prices were not announced but expected to be within reach of most new car buyers.

Invicta Electra Edward C. Kennard Buick

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Matthews Livestock Commission Co San Saba, Texas Charlie Matthews MR. Lawson Lator Bebe Gu Eli Ily Wes Chevrolet East Main Llano Tire & Appliance Cc. M. Nalls Tri-Valley Peaches Campbell’s Chicken Vegetable Vernon Radetsky
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