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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
5
A reflective piece notes the electric industry’s 25 years of change from universal power access to lower costs. It highlights new benefits such as home laundry machines, air conditioning and heating, reliable water heating, warm bathrooms, smokeless kitchens, and improved daily life amid a war distressed era.
Ralph Wayne Garrett and Mary Nell Card wed at First Methodist Church Cuero in a candlelit ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple resides in Liano where Garrett coaches at the junior high. Rehearsal dinner the night before hosted by Kerrville’s Kneips with bronze mums and gold candles.
The Leone Grove Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Gladys Box and Mrs. Thelma Thiers with a festive Christmas theme. Refreshments included fruit cake with peaches and cream. secret pals were revealed and gifts drawn for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs Emil Birk and Mr and Mrs Louis Rothmann and Milda visited San Angelo College last week to see Miss Helen Feuge a freshman and attend the Carr Hall open house, where decorations sparkled in a Christmas motif.
Mrs. Lillie Shannon, longtime Llanoan who had lived in California, returns to Llano to settle. She is the mother of Jack Walker Mrs. Edwin Smith and Mrs. Doris Patterson of Llano.
The Texas Fine Arts Association announces its Annual Regional Exhibition open to Region One artists who may submit two paintings for a small fee. Entries due January 3, 1962, with exhibition January 7 to February 5 at Elizabet Ney Museum Austin. A three member jury selects a Citation Exhibition from regional entries.
The Llano chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a Christmas gathering at the Masonic Hall last Monday night. Decorations featured a bright illuminated tree and Santa Claus climbers on candles. Mrs. W. A. Alexander, Deputy Grand Matron, attended as a special guest. About fifty guests enjoyed refreshments served by hostesses.
A letter from Gayle Epperson asks Santa for a Tiny I Tears doll plus a sweeper baking set and books. She also asks Santa to remember all the other boys and girls.
Dallas report says Rev C R Perrin pastor of Llano First Baptist Church was appointed to the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas during a quarterly board meeting. The 192 member body governs affairs of the 14 million member convention between sessions. Rita asks Santa for a Betsy Wetsy doll and a watch.
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