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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Tamme and son David visited their son Donald Taekso at Abilene Christian College over the weekend. Also noted were visits from Mr and Mrs Dilly and their children to relatives in the area.
Mrs. W. T. Galaway, 87, died at her Tilano home after several weeks of illness. A 2 pm funeral today at Battery Avenue Home will be led by Rev. W. H. Whitman. Interment follows in Llano cemetery. She had lived in Tilano 28 years, previously at Granger.
Mr and Mrs Pete Berrien formerly of Llano return home after a year in Seymour Connecticut. William Bell son of Mr and Mrs Lean Bell of Springer New Mexico visited Llano during the weekend. The piece notes family pride in modest achievements.
The list enumerates Sunday schools worship services prayer meetings and choirs for numerous churches including Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church Webicly Church of Christ Valley Spring Presbyterian Church Llano Gospel Church and others with weekly schedules and special services. It notes pastors such as Rev J Herring Rev C H Murph and Rev A 2 Light and mentions morning and evening worship times along with midweek activities and Sunday school sessions.
State news reports a surge in Christmas shopping boosting 1954 sales by 11 percent with Texas retailers facing stock and staffing challenges. Employment hits an all time high with 2,790,800 workers, lenders warn shoppers of busy streets, while parole and rehabilitation debates shape policy. The Legislature hires an Education Commission overseer, and road funding reshuffles benefit Dallas counties. Court cases may affect heating costs and divorce rules, with several Texans appointed to state judicial and educational boards.
The nation debates federal funding for public schools as desegregation proceeds. Critics warn of federal control while supporters cite financing for expanding programs, new facilities, and modern innovations, with communities like Llano facing costs and logistics.
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