Deer Slaughter On Llano Roads By Judge Runge Pocket Knife Method
A Texas article recounts heavy deer killings in Llano county over two weeks. Judge Carl Runge, opening the district court term, fought a buck using a pocket knife after his hammer broke. A companion assisted, and the deer was placed on a truck. Readers note multiple highway deer incidents, including one near Birdtown road and another near Damon Smith's ranch.
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Llano
Carl Runge
Runge
Hickory Creek
Slater Ranch
Buck
Jones
Austin
Birdtown
Damon Smith
Liano County
Hunters Having Plenty of Luck in Llano County
The Llano County hunting season brings visitors from across the state and many deer are taken. No serious accidents reported and weather favorable. Warden Smith expects record deer kills this season as leases stay well supplied and meat goes home fresh. May the season continue as successful.
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Smith
Llano County
Bepc Ser Arm Eee Ieee Ae
Eight Year Old Boy Killed Deer On Thanksgiving
Jon Thomas Wallace eight year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Wallace hunted with his father in the woods on Thanksgiving Day. He shot at a buck earlier that day but the deer fled. On the second opportunity he dropped the deer in its tracks making a Thanksgiving memory for years to come.
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Jon Thomas
W. H. Wallace
Grand Jury Reports To Judge Carl Runge Discharges
The Grand Jury reports completion of investigations and asks to be discharged by Judge Carl Runge. It returns sixteen felony indictments except two, and finds county law and order generally good. They note ballot irregularities in the Llano 1932 run off, finding no voter fraud and attributing duplicate ballot numbers to possible clerical error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Runge
Grand Jury
Llano
F. M. Cassaday
W. D. Parkhill
H.G. Osbourn
H. D. Nixon
J. Maas
New mill building rising on County Commons
Mr. J. K. Finlay plans a new mill building on Liane County commons just north of the old opera house. He now operates in the Bruhl drug store in the Conley block and will move to the new site as construction proceeds under supervision of Frankerties.
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J. K. Finlay
Liane County Commons
Opera House
Hingrist
Finlay
Bruhl
Conley Block
Boon
Frankerties
Thieves Steal Four Wheels From Local Auto
Report from around Liano notes thieves struck at night, entering Percy Brown’s garage and removing the four wheels from T. J. Bland’s car. The suspects reportedly jacked the vehicle on rocks, while a locked spare remained unattainable. Nearby incidents include a gun theft from Linden Foster’s car and another larceny near Slator Duncan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano
Percy Brown
T. J. Bland
Mr. Brown
Linden Foster
Slator Duncan
District-Wide Set Up Meet Prizes Awarded At Llano
The Llano M E District held a district wide Set Up meeting at the Methodist church with near full attendance except four. Rev F L M Rutliff gave the principal talk on education and evangelistic programs. The district stewards met, salaries were discussed, and revival plans pledged. Winners in red top grain and corn seed demonstrations were announced with prizes funded by local banks and chamber of commerce.
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Llano M. E
Liane
Flm, Ratlift
Board of Education
Auslia
Rutliff Alao
Jaye
W. W. Jackson
lWest Scoreland College
San Antonito
Bay Spadley
Woman's Missionary Society
McKay
Tax payments lag as the two months pass
State and County Collector McDonald and City Collector Foster report tax receipts through October and November are unusually slow. If December and January do not see rapid payment, a large delinquent balance will remain on the tax rolls. Historically, January brings most payments.
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McDonald
Foster
Business change takes place in Llano next Monday
Mrs. Frank Rothmann has sold her grocery and feed business to EB, D. and E. W. Hasse. They will take charge on Monday, December 5, continuing the store’s strong local reputation in Llano trade territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rothmann
Eb, D
E. W. Hasse
Llano
John Smith Reports Promising Oil Show Near Eckert
John Smith, visiting Llano, spoke of a fine oil show on his place near Eckert. He noted small surface seeps and urged geologists to investigate, predicting oil is likely in the area given similar prospects in the region.
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John Smith
Eckert
Llano
Buskiness
Elanding
Terracing Demonstrations At Baumann Ranch
A terracing demonstration is planned for December 8 and 9 at A. A. Baumann's ranch five miles west of Valley Spring. M. R. Bently of the A and M Extension Service assists County Agent in the project. The first day covers terrace layout and building a home made drag. other machinery includes a commercial dirt elevator and a V type drag. Barbecue lunch will be provided. 4 H Club members and terracing team hopefuls are invited.
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A. A. Baumann
Valley Spring
M. R. Bently
A. and M. Extension Service
Trades Day Turns Dollar Day in Llano Next Monday
Llano residents are urged to attend next Monday for a Dollar Day with bargains from local firms. The committee promises cash prizes and a shopper friendly event as stores showcase what a dollar buys.
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Llano
Taano
Cold November Impresses Texas Residents
Old timers say the past November was the coldest ever in the Far Country of Texas with heavy ice and frost. Yet observers note bright sun most days and little rain, temperatures around twenty five dawns, creating brisk but pleasant weather and clear atmosphere.
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Texas
Bether
Mrs Litie Mathews Dies After Lifelong Texas Residency
Mrs Litie Mathews longtime resident of San Antonio died Monday morning at age after living much of her life in Texas She was the first white child said to be born in Shing county survived by three daughters Mrs A Jonas of San Antonio Miss Bettle Mathews and Miss Willie Mathews of New York City a brother W L Barler of Del Rio and sister Mrs Dan Monroe of Houston Funeral was held in San Antonio Tuesday afternoon Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family
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Miles Buttes
Mac
Quttie Mathews
Antonie Sanday
Miles Barer
Dane
San Antonio
A. J. Jones
Mathews
Shing County
Cattle Disease Study Conducted by Dr Schmidt in County
Dr Schmidt D V M from the Agricultural Experiment Station surveyed diseased cattle in Li ano County over several days with the County Agent. He inspected herds, conducted a post mortem on one animal, and gathered insights to aid cure and prevention.
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Schmidt D. V. M
Agricultural Experiment Station
Liano County
Schmidt
Community Singing Draws Large Crowds at E Church
The Metherist hall hosted a packed community singing session with attendees from across the county and state. Performers included Brownwood and Luding quintets, Liang High School Ginth Glee Club, the Dalhau sisters, Stacey sisters, Pontetor, Fredonia choir, and others. A business meeting elected Shirley Williams to replace retiring president Milliger. next gathering set for April in Kingsland.
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Jere Feity
Bundre
Brownwood
Luding
Liang High School Ginth Glee Club
I. A. Laning
Dalhau Sisters
Castell Lang
Stacey Sisters
Has. Milliger
Shirley Williams
Kingsland
Milliger
Former Llano Boy Weds Lucile Bunson in Nevada Barn
Prederick B. Rassell son of Mr and Mrs F C Rassell of Castell married Miss Lucile Bunson on Saturday evening November 19 at B Marshall s barn and bride s brother s Las Vegas Nevada home due to content destroyed fire. Rassell a former Idaho county citizen is foreman at the Hoover Dam Boulder City Nevada and the couple reside now in Los Vegas.
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Prederick B. Rassell
F.C. Rassell
Castell
Lucile Bunson
Mrs. Kasaell
Los Vegas
Fire destroys barn and contents at Field Creek
A large barn and its feed and farming equipment at B. T. Marshall's home near Field Creek burned Monday night. Damage is said to be extensive but a precise amount is not yet known as the fire’s origin remains undetermined.
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B. T. Marshall
Field Creek
Valley Spring P T A Holds November Meeting
The Willey Spring Parent Teacher Association met at the school house on Saturday November 26 for a business session. Plans were completed for a pie supper and program that evening and the next meeting date was moved to the third Friday in December due to Christmas holiday schedules.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
Willey Spring
Tacky Barty at Old Opera House Hosted by Women’s Club
The Woman's Culture Club sponsors a tacky party at the old opera house Friday night. Doors open seven, program starts seven thirty, with a large crowd expected. Attendees are urged to wear ridiculous costumes though not required. casual dress welcomed. The venue will be heated and comfortable despite the weather.
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Woman's Culture Club
Twenty Seven Cars of Cattle Shipped Last Week
Report from Agent R. Fishbeck shows twenty seven cattle cars shipped to various destinations. J C Stribling Jr sent two cars to Waco Saline Fort Worth Rotan and Fort Worth, J and Stribling Jr nine to Sweetwater, EF M Mayes one to Hempstead, L H Farmer three to Aledo, M L Farmer three to Parsons, W H McClary one to Dallas, R B Ratliff two to Fort Worth.
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R. Fishbeck
J. C. Stribling Jr
Waco
J. CC
Aledo
M. L. Farmer
Parsons
W. H. McClary
Dallas
R. B. Ratliff
Fort Worth
Pp T A to Hold Country Store December 12
Grady Faubhon's insurance office hosts a country store organized by the P T A Ways and Means Committee. Mrs Holmes Moss, Mrs John L Watkins, Mrs W R Orr and Roy B Inks head the drive soliciting donations for a fundraising event to support PTA activities.
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Grady Faubiou
Pos
Ways and Means
Ea el Ree Coal Ana Au
Mesdames Holmes Moss
John L. Watkins
W. R. Orr
Roy B. Inks
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Llano Country
A. O. Dees
Fr. Evera
J. &. Crownover
B&. J. Smith
Carl Moss
A. F. Box
County Commons
Thee
Moore State Bank
Witners
Red Top Gane
Sam Preps
Lone Grove Club
Secanad
Christian Sagebiel
Prairie Mt. Chab
Erry
Nelson Harned
Liana Glib
Milo Maize
J. D. Webster
Hutchison
Dan Sagebiel
Prairie Mt. Club
Albert Williams
Kingsland Club
Hegari
Robert Kasuel
Castell Club
Henry
Clanalub
Charles Tomme
Valley Spring Club
Pauly Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Llang
Baumann Ranch
COE A Shieherin
Littie Mathews
Singef Pontetor
Fredonia Choir
Valley Spring P. T. A
TACKY
Barty
OLD Opera Hocue
T. A
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