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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
12
Forest Service notes freak fires from six to twenty per season create real danger by starting in inaccessible spots and spreading rapidly under favorable conditions. Progress shows fewer extra period fires and lower burned area despite similar fire reports to 1934.
The record notes that from 1981 to 1984 the average yearly number of fires was 7 926 while the average annual toll reached 440 802 acres.
The Llano P T A met December 4 in the High school auditorium with good attendance. They voted to buy an alto horn for the Junior band from F Boxell. Winners of visiting day rooms received $2.60 each. A community Christmas tree project was discussed with Lions Club and local choral groups. Mrs D R Keyser was named rep to the general committee. A piano solo and other musical numbers highlighted the program. The next meeting is January 8, 1936.
In a mid 20th century style vignette Felicia greets her family as they decorate a tree while Uncle Harry arrives with gifts. Ripley presents a salad bowl gift intended for his uncle, misjudging the inappropriate present, and the family notes Santa favors thoughtful wishes over pricey purchases.
Tea imports show a smaller drop in the year ending June 20 than in 1934 with about 1.5 million pounds less than the prior period. Total tea examined at ports was 84,229,621 pounds, amid rising Japan Black and Formosa varieties and strict FDA inspection standards.
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