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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
3
An American reporter recounts a ride in a 9000 pound army scout car with four machine guns and half inch steel plate. The tour over rough Texas terrain ends with the realization that horses remain essential to national defense.
Texans from babba to bankers supported the annual Christmas Seal Sale aiding the anti tuberculosis drive. Foreign born residents join the effort with international notes from England Finland China and war torn areas as Dr Z T Scott reports broad support from doctors nurses businesses civic groups and laborers. Continuous Christmas seal donations cover stamp costs and reflect a nationwide fight against tuberculosis on the home front.
A kitchen note instructs selecting well colored carrots and firm texture, peeling and slow stewing for two hours, adding butter and milk, then abruptly instructs to open the window and throw out the contents.
The anti tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale thrives thanks to donations from longtime supporters and Confederate widows receiving pension aid. The executive secretary notes the seals’ 34 year origin and calls the campaign a Texas and American tradition driven by personal involvement. Dr. Scott calls the appeal unselfish and vital to prevent death and illness.
Marvin Hall urged Texans to have local firemen inspect homes for Christmas fire risks before the holiday. He warned against blocking exits with trees, placing trees near heat sources, and using unsafe decorations. He urged use of asbestos or metal ornaments and cautioned about electric cords, window lights, and tinsel creating short circuits.
Post notice declares all lands owned or controlled by D H Walters and William Billy Willbern posted against trespassing. Offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
All lands owned and controlled by Schorlemmer brothers are posted by law against trespassing hunting wood hauling or any other form of depredation. Schorlemmer Bros.
The First National Bank of Waco sues J T Ellason and wife Anna Ellason. By order of Llano County District Court a judgment from November 27 1940 is satisfied by selling a one acre tract on Lake Buchanan in Llano County described as part of Peter Jung survey No 47 Block D Ellason subdivision. Sale January 7 1941 at Llano courthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the highest bidder for cash.
AML lands posted against trespassing hunting weed hauling or trapping. Please observe this notice to avoid unpleasant action.
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