Cen Tex Electric Co op Plans New Building
Cen-Tex Electric Co op outlines plans for a new five acre site on Highway 29 east Llano to house office warehouse and apparatus repair space A temporary site west of the Lan tex Theater will be used during planning with final plans due early next year A committee of Elmer R Smith Walter Franklin and Wilbur Durst will work with manager W C McWilliams to select an architect and move pole yards to the new site The project aims to improve service for lakes area customers and accommodate growing demand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Highway 29
Co-Op
Llano Feed and Supply
Dezendorf Marble Company
Lantex Theater
W. C. McWilliams
Fredericksburg
Elmer R. Smith
Walter Franklin
Llano
Wilbur Durst
Mason
McWilliams
T. M. Allen
Lakes
Community Christmas Program Set Tonight
The Community Christmas program at Llano High School auditorium begins 7 30 p m with congregational carols and choral performances from county groups. Mrs D B Edwards directs with assistance from George Wright and Mrs Margery Lindsey. Lynn Garrett leads singing and Donald Balko reads scripture. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
PTA
D. B. Edwards
Lions Hear Program By Student Council Leaders
Coach Boyd Murphy and four student council officers spoke to the Lions Club on council activity. Beasley reviewed state and national ties and functions while Conley discussed personal membership meaning. Ratliff summarized a university workshop and Fowler described a teacher leadership camp. Top students from each class were hosted as honor guests.
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Boyd Murphy
Lions Club
Pete Fowler
Billy Hatliff
Lloyd Beasley
Duane Conley
Beasley
Conley
Billy Ratliff
University of Houston
Fowler
Mo Ranch
Kerrville
Las
John Gray
Martha Sawyer
Mildred Allen
Castell Church Receives Texas Plaque for Heritage
A Texas State Historical Survey Committee plaque was presented to Tri nity Methodist Church in Castell during a Sunday night fellowship. Eleven visitors from Llano and Mason attended as the event showcased a Christmas program and a film. The Llano County plaque is the second awarded in the county for outstanding community contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castell
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Trinity Methodist Church
Deborah Robinson
J. A. Robinson
Llano
Mason
Santa to visit Llano County Courthouse Square
The story claims Old Santa will arrive Saturday December 22 at 3 PM to greet the boys and girls of Llano County at the courthouse square. It notes Santa’s reindeer fast travel to reach the North Pole and return for Christmas with Rudolph and Twinkletoes mentioned.
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Santa Claus
Llano
Liano County
Courthouse Square
North Pole
Tiano
Rudolph
Twinkletoes
Lampasas Area Readies UT Junior College Pilot Program
The University of Texas will start a campus-based junior college pilot in Lampasas with night classes at Lampasas High School and full UT accreditation. The plan targets beginners and working adults, offering credit and noncredit courses, daytime summer classes, and broad accessibility for surrounding counties.
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Lampasas
University of Texas
Lampasas High School
Sophmore
Supt. H. C. Ballew
Lampasasas
Austin
Mand
Post Office to Open Saturday Afternoons
Llano post office to remain open all day on the next two Saturdays to help with Christmas mail. Postmaster J P Ray urges patrons to mail early to ensure delivery by Christmas.
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Llano
J. P. Ray
Christmas Edition Published Next Week Llano News
The Llano News announces a Christmas edition to be published next Thursday December 20. It features Christmas greetings from many stores and business firms and a new book of Christmas greeting ads available for viewing.
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Llano News
the News
Tow Baptists Call Rev. R. Wimberley as Minister
Rev. Robert Wimberley has been named a full time minister at Tow Baptist Church and has begun duties. He and his wife with three children reside at the parsonage on church grounds. He hails from San Antonio and recently returned from Golden Gate Seminary in San Francisco after earlier studying at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.
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Robert Wimberley
Tow Baptist Church
Wimberley
San Antonio
Golden Gate Seminary
San Francisco
Calif
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth
New Llano News Subscription Rates Set for 1963
The Llano News raises annual subscriptions from current rates to 3.00 per year in Llano and nearby counties, 3.50 elsewhere in Texas, and 4.00 elsewhere, effective January 1 1963. A 1.00 discount is offered for three year renewals or new subscriptions before the increase, with Christmas gift subscriptions promoted.
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The
Llano News
Llano
Texas
Fire Facts Llane Yet 57 Fireless Days
Llane has logged 57 days without a fire call as the town’s volunteer department urges continued vigilance. Residents are thanked for safety efforts during the holiday season and asked to maintain fire prevention practices through Christmas.
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Llane
Llane Vol. Fire Dept
Christmas Light Rules Simple
Llano Chamber of Commerce and the City of Llano outline a residential lighting contest. Judging Dec 18 emphasizes originality and beauty over cost. outside judges will assess displays. Registration not required though remote displays should be registered. prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars await winners.
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Llano
Llano News
Chamber of Commerce
Yorkshire Brings $245 at Llano Sale
The Llano Community Center hosted the State Yorkshire Sale and Show where David S. Hart of Grimes California paid $245 for the champion hog from Flawdale Farms Bryan. Bohus Hurt of Caldwell bought the champion boar for $140 as 53 entries grossed $3,567.50. Auctioneer Willard Jordan Mason and absent buyers represented by Wilbur Plager Iowa attended.
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Llano
California
David S. Hart
Grimes
Calif
Flawdale Farms
Bryan
A. A. Webb
Hart
M. F. Deans
Voca
Bohus Hurt
Caldwell
Robert Q. Cohen
T. D. Tanksley Jr
Willard Jordan
Mason
Wilbur Plager
Iowa
American Yorkshire Club
Kingsland Chamber Election Set For Tuesday Evening
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at the community center on Tuesday night December 18 at 7 30 with Ken Chasey chamber president announcing. Officers will be elected for the coming year and all members urged to attend.
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Kingsland
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
Ken Chasey
Quarter Horse Sale To Be Held Here
The second production sale of quarter horses for Jack Barker will be held at the Llano Livestock Auction Company arena on Saturday December 15. Fifty registered animals will be offered with bloodlines from Texas ranchers and others from out of state.
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Jack Barker
Llano Livestock Auction Company
Texas
President to Be Elected at Llano Chamber Meeting
Llano Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 7 30 p m to elect a new president for the coming year with Lester Inman continuing as president for now. The banquet to install the new president will likely be in January. Ballots will be mailed for four new directors along with plans to promote Llano County. The chamber reports 273 shooting preserve books issued this year.
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Llano
Llano County
Inman
New Street Markers Change Llano Address System
City workers install new street markers as a Jaycees funded program, with the city matching $150 yearly. Changes in block and house numbers will occur on north south streets between Main and the River, and residents can check with city hall for numbers. Old posts will be restenciled to better mark Llano streets.
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Llane
Llane Jaycees
George Rogers
Jaycees
Rogers
Main Street
Llano
Kingsland Lions Observe Ladies Night Dinner
The Kingsland Lions Club will host a Ladies Night dinner at the Community Building on Thursday December 13 with Rev. Jack Whyburn of Buckner Boys Ranch leading the program.
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Kingsland Lions
Kingsland
Kingsland Lions Club
Jack Whyburn
Buckner Boys' Ranch
Llano and area events calendar highlights week
A series of community events across Llano Kingland and surrounding areas. Meetings include Lions Club and chamber elections while programs cover school Christmas celebrations and youth basketball games through Thursday Friday and Wednesday.
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Cen-Tex Electric Co-op
Dalhau
Oskar Grenwelge
Max
Lions
Grace Episcopal Church
Stens
Tow
Yorkshire
Llano Sale
Kingsland C of C
C of C
Highland Lakes
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Burnet
Rockdale
O. Henry-San Saba
Brady
Llano Community Center
Kingsland Community Center
Cherokee
Buchanan Lions
First Union
Rotary Club
Pittsburgh Avenue Baptist Church
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