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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
5
Llano County faces a debate over how motor vehicle tax revenue should be allocated. Residents argue for equal shares versus a basis tied to road mileage or usage, highlighting that road upkeep should benefit all precincts and the county as a whole.
Lions district governor Roy J. Davenport visited Llano last night to address the Llano Lions Club. Dr. R. L. Shepperd introduced him. Davenport praised the club and urged Texas Lions to attend the July international convention in New Orleans with at least ten percent representation. He departed for Sterling City after speaking at noon.
Lola Warden born Lone Grove September 29 1590 died after hospital stay in San Angelo. She trained at Brackenridge Austin and served as hospital supervisor before private duty work in San Angelo. Funeral December 7 at Lone Grove Baptist Church with Rev N A Saunders officiating. Survived by mother Mrs H J Warden, one brother J A Owens, and six sisters. pallbearers included Nelson Hoover and J A Warden.
County clerk J. A. Mayes issued the juror list for the January term to Sheriff Elimon O D Stewart. The panel includes Carl Brunum Jesse Johnson Miles Leverett D L Carl S D Duncan Joe T Garrett W A Alexander W J Parks L A Hallmark W H Ligon M J Stewart J W Farr T J Watkins W F Templeton Dan Sagebeil P C Cornelius W T Parks and J O Henderson. They are to appear Monday January 15 1941.
Officials express confidence in decisions made for Liang County, stating their actions serve the county's best interests after thorough consideration.
The state highway department reports extensive Llano County work from 1934 to 1995 including major construction on Highway 29 and the Llano river and Colorado river bridges, topping on Highway 16 and Lakeshore Drive, plus ongoing maintenance. Contracts remain under way with final costs pending next summer.
The Llane county faced near three inch rainfall with 2.95 inches measured by H C Roth of the U S Weather Bureau. Roadways were largely at a standstill yesterday morning as showers and varying temperatures marked the week. Mr and Mrs C E Schwab visited Mrs M M Moss on Sunday before traveling to Ohio for research work.
Johu Murrah of the Llano Lions Club Christmas committee issued a call for toys not used by Llano children to aid other youngsters. Donors may bring toys to the Lower Colorado River Authority office for assembly. Santa’s visit is set for 2 30 PM Monday with gifts distributed on the courthouse square. Mrs. Clay Fowler and C. V. Robinson compile the county child list.
Postmaster W and B Collins urges Li ngo residents to mail gifts early due to holiday congestion. Officials emphasize well wrapped and properly addressed packages to speed processing and reduce delays in the Li ngo office during the two weeks before Christmas.
Construction on Highway 29 east of Llano is halted for about two months except concrete work due to heavy rain. Heavy equipment access is hindered by mud, but dirt work can finish in time for topping next summer. Concrete culverts and bridges will require more time, but delays aim to keep the project on schedule.
Mrs. Margaret Ann Buster died Sunday night at 10 at her daughter's home in Llano after a long illness. Born November 24, 1861 in Wilson County Texas she lived in Pontotoc Valley Spring and Junction before marrying William A. Buster and later J L Westerman. Survived by seven children with five living: H L West Llano M D Buster J D Buster Ovie Buster Royce Buster. 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday conducted by Rev J J Mason and Rev J C Jones with Miles Buttery in charge.
Wilburn Oatman Jr. was informed of his appointment as district deputy master of Masonic district 19 by Fort Worth grand master S B Cantley Jr. Oatman will visit all district lodges and represent the state grand master in his territory.
Miles Buttery announces an open house and inspection at his newly remodeled funeral home on Sandstone Street. The facility, formerly the J C Wirdell property, showcases a modern design and will host visitors next Saturday and Sunday.
Fehu Murrah reports the Lolano Lions Club carnival netted 184.87 with receipts 232.60 and expenses 47.73. Lumber 23.00 bought for stands stored for next year. Merchants and county people praised for cooperation to help Llano children.
T J Moore chairman of the Llano county local board for Selective Service said the next call for men will be January 13 and will include four or five draftees. Six men remain on the county volunteer list and the first January call will not use all of them.
W. W. Hart announces the Llano schools honor roll for the second six weeks. High school names include Itasca Barnett Arlene Bedford Henry Buttery Vivian Buttery Charles Cooke Thomas Dunaway Joyce Marie Fry and others. Seventh grade list features Helen Earl Black Molly Gene Byfield Charlene Carter Betty Lou Duncan and more. Sixth grade names include Clara Lou Edwards Franklin Hardin Helen Moss and Jean Marie Smith. Fifth grade honors list Wilburn Buttery Tom Collins Jo Evelyn Coursey Marjorie Ann Dalchau Matt Dees and additional students.
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