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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
6
The Bible Baptist Church at Dallas and Sheffield Streets Llano presents "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" on Sunday December 19 at 7 p.m. featuring children and young people from the church Sunday School with public invitation to attend.
A child named Dane writes to Santa asking for a gas up dune buggy, a mini hike and a b gun, plus toys for his mother father and sister. He signs the note and praises Santa’s show and his artistic abilities.
Richard Staedtler reports that back door entry allowed access to a safe with cash stolen. Pinkie’s Grocery bypassed front door. both safes broken into with cash taken totaling at least 1800. Hassel and Tony’s Service Center also targeted through transom and restroom window with minor losses and no cash.
Kingsland Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi handed gifts and Christmas cards to 23 Williams Nursing Home patients and GI patients at Llano Nursing Home on Sunday December 12. Members and families sang carols and visited patients. The group plans a Christmas food basket for a needy family and extends season greetings to Highland Lakes residents.
Two young Beesley sisters Gail and Clara request presents for Christmas. They ask for a Barbie Doll, Baby Tender Love, granny boots, a watch, bicycle with a basket, pajamas, socks for their father, cologne and a working watch, a mother’s ring, bowls, and curtains. They mention a three month old sister also needs a toy.
The Slang News urges readers to contact the paper at 247 4101 for tips tips, story ideas, and community notices. Please reach out with local happenings, events, or concerns for possible coverage.
The Valley Spring Christmas tree program is set for Tuesday December 21 at 7 p.m. at the community building. Citizens may contact Mrs Jackie Justis to participate. The Valley Spring Home Demonstration Club hosted a Christmas party with cookies punch and coffee.
At the Llano Livestock Auction Co stocker and feeder calves and yearlings sold strong and active to end the year. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady with a strong market week. Buyers showed high demand for stocker cows and pairs as prices ranged across several weight classes and rosters included numerous consignors from Castell and Llano. The Field Creek Community Christmas supper follows with local notices of gatherings and reunions.
In a double ring ceremony at First Christian Church on a December Saturday, Miss Ann Jeanette Rode married Dudley Marcom Long. The event featured officiants Reverends Sellars and Rode, music by Alberteen Ratlife, and attendants in royal blue dresses with Victorian bouquets.
Admittances list includes Frances Hyatt and many others. dismissals noted. Birth announces Allen Ray to Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Black born Thursday December 9. wedding details describe Llano High School graduates and reception at Moore State Bank. couple to reside in Kingsland after wedding trip to Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Donop Sr and Mr and Mrs Ben Donop hosted a Christmas party Saturday night at the Gordon Donop residence. The home was decorated in a Christmas motif and a buffet dinner was served to a number of friends who called during the evening.
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