Highway grading funds set aside for Mills area work
The state allocates about forty five thousand dollars for grading and water structure work on the north end of the Pecan Belt Highway through Mills and neighboring counties. Work to start after year’s first, with local labor used where possible and plans to extend funding for hard surface paving later. County officials applaud the timely appropriation as a historic step toward a straight North South Texas road.
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Pecan Belt
Liano County
State Highway Commission
Ferguson
San Saba County
Liano
Commission
Northorn
Willvern
Paalut
Highway Commission
Mills
San Saba
Gillespie
Texas
Liang County
Robbery Report From Kingsland Nighttime Store Heist
Sheriff Dan McDonald reports two men in a four door sedan robbed John Banks store in Kingsland last Friday night or early Saturdaymorning, stealing cash between six and ten dollars and merchandise. The robbers fled through Marble Falls, were seen by a night watchman, then headed to Johnson City where they breakfasted. Officials know the suspects and describe one man well. They were in Kingsland and Burnet days earlier and kept a machine gun and two six shooters in the car. No arrests yet but officers expect to nab them soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Dan McDonald
Kingsland
Robers
Marble Falls
McDonald
Johnson
Turkeys Flood Christmas Market as Prices Fall
Turkeys arrive in large numbers for the Christmas market at the Hi Produce Co with prices down to seven cents a pound. Buyers report overproduction and widespread cold storage, warning the market may close this Saturday unless supply drops. Officials expect operations to continue if shipments justify ongoing operation.
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He Hi Produce Co. Cin
Stage 60
Ao Ornate
Paleta
Llano Schools Plan Early Christmas Closure
Llano public schools will close this Friday due to widespread student illness. Superintendent Hart and the School Board say the high absentee rate of 237 pupils makes continuing classes impossible and the opening date after Christmas will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LLANO
Llano Pubiie
Hart
Euire
Algo
Justice Titlow Dies After Ranch Accident
Justice Titlow died in an Austin hospital Monday morning from injuries suffered Wednesday afternoon on the Hardin ranch while running cattle. He was 28, survived by his wife and a brother, and buried Tuesday at Sandy Mountain cemetery with Miles Battery in charge. Titlow, a hard worker known for honesty, had recently moved to Slane county with his wife and worked on the Jardin ranch at the time of the accident.
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Justice Titlow
Hardin Ranch
Austin
Sandy Mountain
Miles Battery
Slane County
Jardin
Hie
Mr. Titlow
Obituary of William McQueen 1863 196? Texas resident
William McQueen born October 4 1863 in Alabama moved to Texas as a youth settling in Liana. He died December 9 near Four o clock at age 69 after illness. Survived by brother R F McQueen of Baird and three sisters in Kingsland Oklahoma City and Abilene. no children. He professed faith in God before death and arranged his funeral songs.
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Wiliam
Bill) McQueen
Alabama
Texas
Liana
Hfn
McQueen
R. F. McQueen
Baird
M. E. Gold
Kingsland
Graham
Oklahoma City
Hoover
Abilene
Austin
Calf Weighing Rescheduled in County for Jan 13 14
Poor weather forced postponement of the monthly calf weighing. Weighing will occur January 13 and 14 with ranchmen business men and outsiders invited. Calves are healthy and expected to show gains. water should be warmed to aid digestion. all clubs should trim calves and the committee will inspect readiness for San Angelo and Fort Worth shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Scout Mothers Assist Replenishing Boy Scout Shack
Scout Mothers will help replenish the Boy Scout Shack at Badu Park after it was damaged by theft. The effort aims to restore the headquarters and restore interest among Liang troop members, making the shack a point of pride again.
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BOY Scout Shack
Boy Scouts
Liane
Badu Park
Liang
Miso
Tye
Terracing Expert Proves Profitable to the County
Extension Service Specialist M. R. Bentley spent three profitable days in the county conducting terracing demonstrations. He visited terraced fields and offered advice on building and maintaining terraces and on other agricultural engineering topics. He found strong interest in terracing and extensive acreage already protected by terraces and drainage ditches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Bentley
He Wen
Mrs S E Hargon Dies After Illness in Temple
Mrs S E Hargon who had been seriously ill at the Scott and White sanatorium in Temple for weeks died shortly after noon Wednesday. The Miles Battery hearse carried the body from Temple, returning Thursday morning. Funeral services are set for Friday at two with Rev John N McKay at the Methodist church. A daughter Mrs Pat Lowery of Pine Bluff Arkansas and a brother Oscar Swanson of Fairfax Oklahoma cannot reach Liane until Friday. A longer notice will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Hargon
Scott & White
Temple
Miles Battery
J. L. Hurt
John N. McKay
Methodist Church
Pat Lowery
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Oscar Swanson
Fairfax
Oklahoma
Liane
Extension Entomologist to Carry On Study in the County
R R Reppert Extension Entomologist will be in Lane County for several days beginning December 20 to study and demonstrate the best methods for eradicating cut ants. He will confer with anyone having trouble with insect pests during his stay in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
Llane County
Mr. Reppert
New Bulletins From County Agent Office
Copies of new bulletins have been emailed to over thirty demonstrators and are available at the Gours-Mousa office for Witt LCs. The bulletins cover timely topics and are written concisely to aid readers. Free copies may be requested from the A and M Extension Service College Station Texas. Notable bulletins include Killing and Cutting Beef on the Farm, Killing and Caring Park, Beautifying Country Homes, Canning, Preparing Fowls for Can and Market, Feeding Beef Calves, and Stomach Worms in Sheep and Goats.
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Gours- Mousa
Witt “Lcs
A. & M. Extension Service
College Station
Texas
Country Hom
Llano Endures Cold Start to Winter Week
Llano and surrounding country faced harsh winter weather with cold Sunday and Monday temperatures, freezing rain Tuesday, sun Wednesday night, and clouds bringing more cold by week’s end. Llano’s 1932 Trades Day was quiet due to the bitter conditions, though some Christmas trade persisted despite the freeze.
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Llano
MLS
Llana
Commissioners Court Deepens County Salary Reductions
The county commission in regular session slashed salaries again to curb operating costs. Cuts include Judge 900 to 700, Sheriff 450 to 200, Treasurer 1800 to 1200, Clerk 900 to 500, Commissioners 640 to 450, Justice 216 to 120, extra road hands 2 to 1.50, road hands with teams 4 to 3, tractor and grader 3.50 to 3, and county prisoner board 60 to 50 cents daily. some officials rely on fixed state commissions so changes are limited. The total saving runs into thousands over a term.
County Solons Finish Work for December Session
The Llano County Commissioners Court met in session Monday through Wednesday, approving accounts and officer reports. Officials cut salaries, set pauper allowances, reappointed Dr W Y Fowler as health officer, and warned lessees to pay by January first or lose leases. Valley Spring hog election favored keeping hogs at large, while Dallas shoppers saw Carrie Beveridge in town buying Christmas and spring goods.
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Commissioners Court
Llano
Hugh Green
Tom Briscoe
Valley Spring
W. Y. Fowler
Llano County Commons
W. la Fry
F. A. Rothmann
Erwin Hasse
Big Treasure Hunt in Llano Next Thursday
A major community event titled the Big Treasure Hunt is planned in Llano next Thursday December 28. Registration ends at noon that day at three local drug stores before the prize drawing and treasure giveaways, including gold and merchandise from more than fifty businesses.
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Liano
Lang
Liane
Llano
Llana
Llano Schools Praised for High Standards and Attendance
Ghas. Milliger, president of the Llano Independent School District board, received a letter from M. B. Brown with Miss Margaret Cotham’s report praising Llano schools as excellent, with superior instruction and rigorous fileable work. Cotham says Llano ranks among the state's best and graduates succeed in higher education.
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Ghas. Milliger
Board of
Llano Independent School
M. B. Brown
State Department of Education
Margaret Cotham
Llano
Liano
Miss Gordelia Norton Secures Episcoal Ladies Quilt
The quilt displayed in Miss Beveridge Shoppe window was won by Miss Cordelia Norton. The event drew much church interest as the gift changed hands to the fortunate winner.
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The
Episcopal Church
Christmas Party Delights Llano Tots At Band Hall
Miss Esther Dalcau hosted a yuletide party for Llano's little tots last Friday night in the band hall. A large Christmas tree stood as Old Saint Nicholas surprised the children, while mothers enjoyed the festive gathering. Mrs H M Nichols won Mack's Pastry Shop large fruit cake given away Monday afternoon to visitors. Brown Kendrick and wife arrived from El Centro California to visit family in Llano, his first return in years.
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Esther Dalcau
Llano
Old Santy
Brown Kendrick
el Centro
California
J. F. Kendrick
Brown
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John Banks
William
S. &. Hargon
Imade
County Solons
Deg
Dallas
Carrie Beveridge
Beveridge
Little Tots
Mack's Pastry Shop
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