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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

4

Trade Day Draws Crowds From Counties in Liano

Crowds from many counties filled Liano on a busy Monday as shoppers chased exceptional bar gains and Christmas deals. Weather cleared after a storm, retailers rushed extra help, and a Durant sedan was auctioned and briefly owned before sale back to a local dealer. The town’s band played while shoppers waited and enjoyed the bustling scene.

Liane Bert Randolph Cherokee Durant Smith Motor Company Milam Stewart Liano Tane Tanny

Llano Churches Prepare Christmas Programs Districtwide

Llano’s many churches plan Christmas observances this year with Christmas trees for children and varied programs at multiple worship sites. Denominations invite the public to attend and support the season’s activities.

Llano’s

Weather forecast from Dallas bureau for Christmas expected fair

Dallas weather bureau predicts fair conditions for part of the state during Christmas. Many expect improved weather after recent rough days, hoping the forecast holds for next week.

Dallas Dias Bureau

Seba High School Students Entertain Luncheon

Seba school pupils hosted a luncheon event featuring performances by students and a brief program highlighting school activities and community involvement. Attendees included teachers and local residents, with discussions on upcoming clubs and events.

Rodent Campaign Gathers Pace in Llano County

The Llano County rodent control drive targets rabbits and gophers with a six week contest. County Agent H C Robinson and Mr Lindsey of the Department of Agriculture promote trapping and poisoning methods, with traps to be sold at cost via Commissioners Court and available from Robinson.

Llano Lindsey Department of Agriculture Robinson Landses Commissioners Court H. C. Robinson

Five Ford Cars Sent to Llano From Houston

Watkins-Inks Motor Company assistant manager Backeus and a group of young men traveled to Houston in their own cars to bring back five Ford cars. Rob B. Inks says automobiles are moving from the Houston branch and more cars are expected. The dealer expects steady supply after the new model’s release and aims to meet holiday demand without delay.

J.1 Backeus Watkins-Inks “Motor Company Houston Jack Swedney Bonner Lackey Red Hill Brice Duncan Norris Murphy Joe Llano Rob B. Fuks Inks

Wings shown to large crowds at Lantex Theatre

The Texas film Wings filmed in San Antonio drew large crowds at the Lantex Theatre on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week. Mr Shaw called it one of the most popular pictures ever secured for this section.

Texas San Antonio Shaw le Luis

Tin and Plumbing Shop Opens After Relocation

Messrs Akins and Wilman relocate the tin shop of the late J S Eaves to Wilburn Ostman’s building south of the town square and begin operations with expectations of steady patronage and good service in their line of work.

Messrs Akins and Wilman J. 5. Eaves Wilburn Ostman Ienast House Square Lisa

Marriage Announcement for Mayrene Garrett and Rol Darden

Nir and Mrs O P Garrett announce the marriage of their daughter Mayrene to Rol L Darden of Abilene in Houston tomorrow. Mr Murphy will be at home in tale.

Nir O. P. Garrett Miss Mayrene Rolett L. Darden Abilene Hoouston Murphy J Tale

Llano urged to decorate for biggest Christmas yet

The Luncheon Club committee led by W. M. Ransome asks residents to adorn homes and stores. Twenty prizes will be awarded for best decorated window porch and yard. Judges will view homes Friday night and prizes announced Saturday at the municipal Christmas tree.

W. M. Ransome Mesdames Roy B Inka D. R. Keyser T. J. Moore Llano

Christmas Program At High School Auditorium Tonight

Tonight at 7 15 the high school auditorium hosts a free Christmas program by students and teachers. The event promises entertainment with carols, readings, piano duets, violin and clarinet pieces, a holiday play, and more.

High Schout Moonglade Urbanek Stripling Elizabeth Pehl Franklin Spinks Santi Dorothy Belle Wilkes Holst Lara Lange Doris Foster Thereas Franklin Opal McKneeley Harold Collings Valse Caprice Newland Horothy Pickling Hiza Schol

Hog Killing Weather Triggers Surplus Slaughter

Reports from Llany county indicate thousands of hogs were put into the smoke house over the past two days as warm rainy weather gave way to a cold snap at the week’s start. Slaughter had slowed earlier due to conditions but has surged since the northerly blast.

Llany

Died Here Saturday Two Migrant Workers Named

Reatjin Comdu and Kaa Serrano died here last Saturday while employed as turkey pickers at the Produce Company. The deceased left a husband and seven children surviving. The family had recently arrived from Mexico and had only been in the country a short time.

Reatjin Comdu Kaa Serrano the Produce Company Mexico

Luncheon Club Names Officers for Coming Months

The Luncheon Club elected its officers yesterday for the coming Rhine months. They will be W.21 Kin some toastmaster, Alben 38 Tousen assistant toastmaster, H.C. Robinson secretary, and Jade La Vor kis limper. The club continues to foster enthusiastic meetings with good oil to facilitate weekly discussions.

Kinsome Alben Tousen H.C. Robinson Jade la Vor

Community Christmas Tree Brings Santa to Llano

Old St Nick plans a Llano visit Saturday at eleven with a daytime delivery on the square for all county children. Santa will tour the streets and meet youngsters while the town sets aside shopping to ensure every child receives a present.

Sante Claus Llano Bigs Anyuay Llano County Santa

Pecan Culture Leaders Gather at Brady Luncheon

Prominent pecan growers from Wet Texas met at the Hotel Brady for a Brady Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Attendees included Dr. J. F. Burt and J. Creswell, directors of the West Texas Pecan Association, formed in Brownwood, with plans for federal funding and continued study of pests, diseases, and varieties.

Texas Brady Brady Chamber of ‘Commerce J. F. Burt Junction J. §. Creswell Coleman H. G. Lucas Brownwood BE. OH. Norris San Saba George Crenwelze Castell West ‘Esas Pecan Association Prady Chamber of Commerce JJ Burt J. W W. Creswell J. T. Stovall United States Bureau Etomology HW. Norris J. F. Stovall John P. Lee San Angelo Cul Po the Downs Temple Coke BR. Steverson Hl.j. Lens Wrst United States Jumey Pee Company Rawnwoo Ntl

Lady Nets Two Bucks in One Season at Jett Medstock Ranch

Mrs MG Wilkes of Prairie Slountain country holds the area’s record for deer trophies. She reportedly filled her limits this season by two bucks killed at the Jett Medstock ranch last Saturday morning. One deer had eight spikes and the other ten. News confirms she is the only local woman pursuing deer with a license this rust.

Slountain Shenorowity Jett Medtock Ranch

Christian Church Welcomes New Minister in Fort Worth Area

George Hedfield of Fort Worth is reported as the new minister at the Christian Church. Mr and Mrs Tatfield bring experienced ministry and will preach Sunday on The Group Around the Magger. Mrs G Mueller to play violin solo as the town extends a cordial invitation for them to settle and work with the congregation.

Christizen Tatfield G. Mueller Llana

Highway Commission Deliberates Llano County Water Structures

A Llano County delegation including T. Y. Ail J. F. Buttery P. Willborn and C. Sawyer urged the State Highway Commission to fund water structures on the Pecan Hill Highway. The commission promised substantial aid to the county for widening and related rights of way with conditions and state aid rules.

T. Y. Ail J. F. Buttery P. ©. Willborn 3. C. Sawyer State Highway Commission Pecan Hell Highway

Family Upstairs at the LantTex Theatre Show

The Llano Lyceum presents The Family Upstairs at the LantTex on Thursday January 3 featuring seven expert actors. The production, a modern comedy, stars Beilbarz as Pa Heller with a noted supporting cast.

THE Lantex Lyceum Llano Oe Utaplees Fale Aeven Fae Uae Eytes I Iy Vath Miller Mudie Hamette Mr. Beilbarz Pa Heller Dtage Amerlon Belihars

Dinner At Trades Day Attracts Large Crowd

The dinner hosted on Trades Day by the I.Vs AS git thie Paediam drew a well filled hall. A splendid meal featured tempting dishes and a full crowd stayed until closing hour. Ladies noted the event would fund future work of That organi twa.

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