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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
5
In a period of rising tensions over the Sino Japanese conflict, officials argue the United States and its allies cannot avoid involvement. They urge strength and resolve to defend national rights, markets, and international trust, warning pacifism risks surrendering global influence.
Sheriff Elmon D. Stewart and Deputy Roy Ella n escorted D. Choate from Llano to Huntsville Penitentiary. Choate was convicted of bigamy at the November district court term and received a two year sentence. He had been held in Liao county jail since last August.
News from the first week reports the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs F F Kate in Austin, with details limited by the fragmentary note.
The fate of Highway 29 between Liano and Buchanan Dam remains unresolved as the state highway department contemplates abandoning the lakeshore drive. County officials pressed for a fair plan, with talks involving the Lower Colorado River Authority to determine a viable route and funding, while noting possible bond needs if a direct road is required.
The Blane fious Lions Club sponsors a contest for best decorated business house and residence in Llano. A loving cup goes to the best business decoration and a floor lamp to the owner of the most attractively decorated residence. A judging committee will visit sites Friday evening December 24 with awards after Christmas. County records show J A Mayes indicates a residence sale by W O Laning and Addie Laning to E E Anderson for 1100, formerly the Lee Watkins home near the Christian church. Art Goebel, noted aviation figure, visiting Llano this week with an off company, has not yet announced the purpose of his stay.
Llano is set to be well represented at international polo matches in Mexico City this month. Mrs. AC Bowman of Llano reports and will travel with Cecil Smith and Rube Williams among others, covering the event from Llano until after Christmas.
Sheriff Elmon D. Stewart has mailed summons to jurors for the January term of County Court beginning January 6. Names summoned include George Oehler John C. Battery W C Lehmberg M J Stewart O M Holtzer H T Harrison A J D Deats Charles Goodman Carl Garner E C Lappe Luther Fox J W Warr J F Brage Charles Metall Milam Barnett Sam Tate M D Buster Floyd Rothmann.
Llano School publishes pupil of honor lists by grade. North Side first graders include Light Nichols Boswell and Patton. second graders feature Berry man and Farmer. third graders list Sweatman Wisdom McClary Marka across North and South sites. South Side fourth graders include Graham Bludworth and Ratliff with others.
John Tuton brought a copy of the Lime Times dated April 30 to The News. It contains an obituary for Julius Hollmig who died on April 1 1908 and notes his son Julian Hollmig of Tlano. The issue also lists the May 2 1908 primary election.
Deputy Sheriff Roy Ellagan and Miss Camille Kuykendall surprised friends in Llano by tying the knot before Justice J. B. Mayes in his 104th ceremony. The bride, daughter of Warren and Mrs. Kuykendall of Valley Spring, worked at Buckhorn cafe. Ellason, groom’s brother, owns the cafe.
The fragment lists students by grade level including fifth grade pupils Louise Downs Roy Wimberley Walter Jay Ligon Jo Helen Watkins Francis Jean Hul inger Dorothy Kelley Aasea Barnell Francis K. Scott and Jack Moss Rogers. Sixth grade names include Della Merkel Anna Bella Kendrick and Madeline Waring.
A persistent rain in Llano County through the early part of the week brought total precipitation to 2.22 inches by Wednesday evening, with ground absorption nearly complete. Mrs. BE W Tarrence, U S Weather Bureau observer, notes near normal rainfall for the year and provides monthly totals up to mid December.
Llano County residents are urged to support the annual Red Cross drive with a $150 quota. W I Watkins chairs the Llano chapter and, with committee members, visits businesses and individuals, asking prompt donations to aid disaster relief and humanitarian work.
Llano resident Charles C.G. Forgy died when the car he rode in overturned on Highway 2 south of Belton. His niece Miss Janice Norvell of Austin died from internal injuries after being taken to Belton hospital. Funeral services for Forgy were held in Georgetown and Norvell’s services followed there.
Three trespass cases were disposed by Monday in Justice of the Peace J. 2B. Mayes' court. One was dismissed for lack of prosecution and another pleaded guilty. Leslie Harbed pled guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
The Liana News urges readers to order pen and pencil sets as holiday gifts. Demand is high with supply limits, and the paper offers to send or wrap sets for five cents more. Readers are urged to subscribe and receive one set for each $1.50 paid in advance.
Seventh grade and high school names listed include Henry Buttery Thomas Dunaway Clinton Johnson Junior Taylor Mary Nell Johnson Charisie Smith Linda Mae Ahrens Harold Buttery James Carl James Coursey Houghton Dalryuiple Billy Forman Corinne Fry Joyce Marie Pry Guy Groves Clargaret Crennel Foe Robert Hays Laetle Kou ldrick Bobbie Keyser Lois Le Camp Ross Baumann son of Mr and Mrs A A Baumann on the production stall at Abilene Christian College Delia Moss Dorothy Moss Anni lee McMullen Harry Nichols Juniper Riesener Maxine Ravi W J Ricks Dorothy Schuessler Maxine Smith Marjorie West Jane Watkins Eugene Willis Lorene Roberts.
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