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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1939

Page

1

Editorial on Kansas industrial payrolls and county resources

A short editorial urges governor O Daniel plan to use city and county committees for the states industrial development. It argues a statewide survey of industries and data is needed to prove real payrolls and resources in each county, beyond optimistic claims. The piece notes granite and other industries require accurate figures and local effort.

W. Lee O'Danie Govnor O'Daniel Vennor Liano Liano County Glass Comppany Sidspar Drydody Ony County

Noman's Culture Club Book Review Slated

The Woman's Culture Club invites the public to a 4 20 clock book review at the thrary building next Monday. Mrs H J Hoerster will review Children of God by Vardis Fisher. Mrs Woodrow Wilson presents the current topic. Pat Marschall has returned home after hospital care and is recovering.

Woman's Culture Pub H. J. Hoerster Vardis Fisher Woodrow Wilson

Mayor Names Industrial Committee For Texas Campaign

Llano hosts plans to form a five to seven member local committee to study industrial development and attract factories and agricultural processing plants to Texas. Mayor J H McLean seeks leaders from business, civic groups, and clubs including the Liang Club and Chamber of Commerce to advise on the governor's program.

W. Lee O'Daniel Texas Llano J. H. McLean Liang Club Liano Luncheon Club Chamber of Commerce McLean O'Daniel Gulf

Longtime Liano County Residents Move Near Goldthwaite

Mr and Mrs C and Turbiville and a family longtime Liano county residents moved this week to a recently purchased property near Goldthwaite.

Goldthwaite

Elopement Marry Wanda ODonnell and Fields Keyser

Wanda O’Donnell of Llano and Fields Keyser son of D R Keyser were wed in Austin on Saturday evening by Rev McKenzie University Baptist Church. The couple engaged long time and will reside in Austin with Keyser employed at Hirsch Drug Store No 5.

Austin Dad Wanda Mr. Keyser McKenzie University Baptist Church Don Bussy Keyser Annetta Moss Liang Hirsch Drug Store

D. D. Steele and W. V. Robinson Exchange County Posts

D. D. Steele, longtime Liang agricultural agent, will swap posts with W. V. Robinson, Coleman county agent, after ten years in each county. The transfer takes effect January 1 and was approved by the county commissioners and the A. and M. Extension Service officials. The incoming agent is 46 and not related to the Robinson who previously served Liang. Both districts requested the transfer and praised Steele and his wife for their civic work and church involvement.

D. D. Steele Liang County W. V. Robinson Coleman County Texas A. and M. Extension Service Robinson

Cherokee Man Dies After Long Illness

David Alexander Gay longtime Cherokee merchant died Sunday after a five year illness at his Cherokee home. Born 1865 in San Sava county he lived there all his life. He joined the Methodist Church in 1916 and was a Mason and Woodman. Survived by wife and six of eight children, including Mrs. Ruffner Mrs. Barber Mrs. Albergon N W Gay BE A Gay and Mary Alice Gay. Funeral held at Harrell chapel Tuesday with Pallbearers Joves Kuykendall Eddie Edwards Warren Randolph Jim Robbins Ed Fagg Claude McEneely Arch Woods Will Mitchell. Interment under Miles Buttery of Liano.

David Alexander Gay Mr. Gay San Sava County Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Woodmen of the World W. H. Ruffner H. D. Barber Dalhart Texas E. L. Albergon Shreveport N. W. Gay San Antonio BE. A. Gay Bertram Mary Alice Gay Edcouch Harrell Chapel Mary Nettle Hurrell Joves Kuykendall Eddie Edwards Warren Randolph Jim Robbins Ed Fagg Claude McEneely Arch Woods Will Mitchell Miles Buttery Liano

Rose Rick Beauty Shop Opens In Llano

Monday morning Rickie Sessom and Rozell Phillips opened the Rose-Rick Beauty Shop in the Ashley building beside the Boulder Service Station Llano. They previously worked in a Brownwood beauty shop for eight months after completing beauty school graduation.

Rickie Sessom Rozell Phillips Valley Spring Ashley Building Boulder Rose-Rick Beauty Shop Brownwood A. Brownwood Beausty School

Legion May Build Home In Llano At $14000 Cost

Frank Griggs Post No 370 discussed tentative plans to build an American Legion home in Llano near Highway 29. WPA aid could cover most, with the post supplying the site and 25 percent of funds. A committee was named to pursue the project. The next meeting features a free barbecue January 8 at the Llano church with Tow Legion hosts and a push to recruit new members.

American Legion Llano Frank Griggs Llano County Tom Allen WPA A. E. Croft H. D. Siniard H. Willborn A. E. Crenwelge Mr. Thomas Legion Post Tow Don Steffey Tow Legion Post

County Court Jurors Called for January 8

The following have been summoned to appear for county court juror service on January 8: Frank Beal Spencer Weber Herman Cassaday J Evers Ed Huls mier Allan Leverett J I Gerganess B W Osbourn Clarence Ratliff Leonard Oestreich Eli Rusche Cecil Nobles E B Smith Herman Lettermeyer Clifford Matlock K L Stewart BE L Larremore Thomas Gregory.

Frank Beal Spencer Weber Herman Cassaday J. Evers Ed Hulsmier Allan Leverett J. I Gerganess B. W. Osbourn Clarence Ratliff Leonard Oestreich Eli Rusche Cecil Nobles E. B. Smith Herman Lettermeyer Clifford Matlock K. L. Stewart BE. L. Larremore Thomas Gregory

Former Mineola resident dies in Dallas hospital

William James Phillips 35 died last month in a Dallas hospital from complications after an appendectomy. He was born May 18, 1904 in Harris County Georgia and lived near Valley Spring before moving to Mineola. Survivors include his parents, two sisters Mrs. Tom Parker and Mrs. M. T. Justus of Mineola, and two brothers Oakes F. Phillips of Dallas and J. B. Phillips of Texarkana. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church of Mineola with Rev. K R Isbell officiating.

William James Phillips Dallas Mr. Phillips Drayton Phillips Mineola G. H. Underwood Llano Harris County Georgia Llano County Valley Spring Tom Parker M. T. Justus Oakes F. Phillips J. B. Phillips Texarkana First Methodist Church of

Local Labor To Be Used on Highway 29

Contractors Ratliff and Thomas of Rogers Texas will use local labor for the first stretch of Highway 29 from Buchanan Dam to Llano with few key positions exempt. Construction starts early next week as Major W F Hutson district engineer opens his office in Llano and plans to speed the second and final eastward stretch when federal funds arrive next July.

Ratliff and Thomas Rogers Texas Buchanan Dam Llano W. F. Hutson State Highway Department Liano

McDermott Purchases Roy's Cafe In Local Transfer

Martin McDermott of Liano becomes cafe proprietor by taking over Roy's Cafe on Ford Street near the bridge. Roy Chapman shifts focus to his other cafe across the block from the old post office.

Martin McDermott Liano McDermott Roy Ford Street Roy Chapman

Llano Student Ranks High at Howard Payne College

Miss Lillian Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Smith ranks among the top students at Howard Payne College Brownwood. The school reports 41 honor roll members out of 730 in the scholastic honor list based on information received by her grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Haliford.

Llano Howard Payne Lillian Smith EB. B. Smith Howard Payne College Brownwood J. T. Haliford

Hearing at Austin to Set Livestock Hauling Rates

On Thursday December 14 a hearing before the state railroad commission at Austin will establish rates and fix rules for hauling livestock. Local truckers have been notified.

Austin State Railroad Commission

Lions Club Carnival Opens Christmas Season in Llano

The Llano Lions Club plans a larger carnival with a shooting gallery and more prizes. Bingo prizes up to $12 in merchandise will be from local merchants, plus turkey and chicken awards for top scores. Dr. R L Shepperd says profits will fund Christmas gifts for every Llano County child, especially the underprivileged.

Llano R. L. Shepperd Llano County

Lights Herald Yale Season

The Business Men's Luncheon Club discussed Christmas lighting in Llano at their regular meeting at Hotel Llano. Members urged lights in front of every business by week’s end as several stores already displayed decorations.

Llano Hotel Llano Liano

Justice Performs 122nd Wedding Ceremony at Mayes Home

Justice J B Mayes presided over a 122nd ceremony this past Saturday at 6:30 PM. Leonard Carnforn and Edith Sommerville, a young Mason couple, exchanged vows at Mayes residence in a simple private service.

Justice J. B. Mayes Leonard Carnforn Edith Sommerville Mayes

Many Attend A and M Game at College Station

Several cars of Liano people traveled to College Station last Thursday to witness the Texas A and M football clash. Attendees said the game was good despite some dissatisfaction with the final outcome.

College Station Texas University A

Hill Assumes Management of Buster's Cleaners

Bill Hill, longtime Llano cleaner, has bought an interest and takes active management of Buster's Cleaners as of December 1. M. D. Buster retains an interest but steps back from daily duties. Buster will join DaLuxe Barber Shop January 1 after years in barbering.

Bill Hill Buster's Cleaners M. D. Buster Hill Buster Llano el Paso Austin

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the News Corral Red Army Noman’s Culture Club Book Review Pat Marschall Emple Mr. Marschall D. R. Keyser Legion Pulic Marsh Miss Anderson P.T.A Olive Myers Lights Herald Yale A&m 3Ill Hill
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