Christmas Sermon by Rev J 34 Wendt at Local Lutheran Church
The local pastor Rev J 34 Wendt presents a Christmas sermon praising God’s love and the gift of His only Son Jesus Christ. The text recounts the nativity, salvation through Christ, and the universal reach of divine love, urging readers to accept the blessing and avoid turning from it.
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J. 34. Wendt
Lutheran Church
David
Christ
God
Bethlehem
Massenger
Heaven
Jesus
Wno
Earth
Erjual
Tim
Adam
Joseph
Mary
Nicodemus
Ards
Smith Brothers Granite Works Add New Improvements
Extensive upgrades at Smith Brothers Granite Works in North Llano include a 25 horsepower Fairbanks crude oil engine powering the plant and several new machines plus fifty feet of shed. The firm expands to meet rising orders, promoting Llano granite as superior and increasing capacity for trade across states.
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Smith Brothers Granite Works
North
Llano
Fairbanks
Smith Brothers
Usual Monday Rain Returns to Llano County
A local note records recurring Monday rain in Llano County with five consecutive Mondays of showers. The weather pattern is described as a habit of the region, hoping for continued precipitation into the hot months.
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Llano County
Llano County Agent to Transfer to Coke County in January
Llano County's demonstration agent, C. H. Clark, will move to Robert Lee to take over Coke County duties on January 1. Clark and his family will stay in Llano through holidays before relocating. The community regrets his departure as the county finances force the commissioners to cut expenses. We hope the position can be restored once finances improve.
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C. HH. Clark
Robert Lee
Coke County
Clark
Lilian
College Station
Llano
Commissioners Court
Former Citizens Visit Llano After Nine-Year Gap
J. J. Thomas and wife of San Antonio visited Llano for a short stay with friends and relatives. He said it was his first trip to his old hometown in nine years, noting everything looked the same as when he left. The family has settled in San Antonio but enjoys returning to Llano for visits. Miss Haver Dalchan of Castell joined in the week, visiting Llano friends and family.
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J. J. Thomas
San Antonio
Llano
Jim
Alamo
Pen
Haver Dalchan
Castell
Juno
Christmas Faith Endures Through Modern Life
An essay reflects on Christmas as a timeless source of belief and virtue. It contrasts swift modern change with a simple, childlike faith that inspires gratitude, generosity, and miracles. The piece invokes shepherds, the star, wise men, and angels as enduring symbols guiding humanity.
No Paper Published Next Week Says Local News
The News announces no publication next week with the next issue slated January 3 1924. The staff will reduce days off for maintenance and a full printing overhauling to improve service in the new year.
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Lieno
Gul
Legion Dance Planned by Llano Post on Christmas Night
Local Llano post of the Aterioi Legion plans a Christmas night dance at O P hall with many dancers expected from nearby towns. Organizers prepare to furnish music a house band and refreshments for the holiday social event.
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Legion
O. P
Llano
Aterioi Legion
Hhappe Amd
Taywn
Eetheen
Pegat
Ind
Adiet Pie
Llano River Fish Hatchery Bill Aided by Congressman Blanton
Congressman Thomas J. Blanton introduced a bill in December 1923 to authorize up to 50000 for establishing an additional fish cultural station at Llano in Llano County Texas. The proposal urges government supervision and notes Llano River as a prime, healthy fish producing stream close to the town for a station within city limits or nearby.
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Thomas J. Blanton
Congress
Llano River
Blanton
House OF Representatives
Committee On the Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Texas
Senate
United States of America
Llano
Llano County
Secretary of Commerce
United States
Dlanuten
Uae
Town and County Churches Plan Christmas Observances
Churches in the town of Llano and county areas prepare Christmas programs for Monday night. Santa Claus will visit rural communities along with a Christmas tree and musical addresses. Local churches invite all to attend and share in the Christmas spirit and festivities.
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Llane
Santa Claus
Mrs Watkins Entertains for Bridge Club Week
Mrs Slater Duncan hosted a social afternoon at her home with choral music and candle favors. Guests included Var Avery Leslie Browne G L Gray HK A Ritter Ray Moss Roy fons and others with Mesdames Gray and Ray Moss assisting.
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Best
Matigalds
Slater Duncan
Megdame Var Avery
Leslie Browne
G. L. Gray
HK. A. Ritter
Ray Moss
Roy Fons
3 de Youns
Bob
Daniel Tam Moore
Jack Adams
Slates Duncan
Wirita Falls
James (Ress
Jett City
Mes Wattirs
Mesdamesa GG
Gray
Mrs Young Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
Mrs Sam T Youns entertained her Bridge Club Thursday of the first week with light refreshments and social games. Winners included Jack Adams who claimed the trophy while Mrs G Pye received a cat trophy. other club members enjoyed the event despite garbled captions.
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Sam T. Youns
Bridge Club
Tooms
Jack Adams
G. Ts Pye
Drie Gue Pere
Coraye
Grand Jury Adjourned Monday Make Report to Court
The grand jury for Llano County Texas December Term 1923 reports only three indictments four? actually three bills. It commends local citizens for law abiding spirit and notes federal banking questions involve defunct banks. It states Department of Justice is handling affairs and asks to be discharged. Foreman T. J. Casner signs the final report.
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State OF Texas
Llano
District Court
Llano County
Texas
J. H. McLean
Aft
Liano County
Mattars
Ligue
United States
Department of Justice
Gail
Elonor
Ows
T. J. Casner
Lane and county schools to close for Christmas week
Lane town and county schools will close tomorrow after noon for a one week holiday. Classes resume Monday December 3. Superintendent W O Jenkins praised Llano schools for strong attendance despite rainy weather and warned parents that the new compulsory school attendance law starts Monday December 1 and will be enforced.
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Lane
W. O. Jenkins
Llano
Cotton Season Brings High Prices and Farmer Returns
The article notes a strong cotton harvest with middling prices near thirty cents and bale values around two hundred dollars. It mentions cotton aiding farmer finances and cites Mae Tarrence returning home from El Paso after visiting sister Mrs Preditute.
Unclear fragment notes river activity and possible incidents
The readable text hints at river related events or hazards with phrases about a bank and a run by the river but details are fragmentary and uncertain. No clear names dates or organizations are present to identify a specific event.
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John
Smith Bros. Granite Works
Mrs. Watkins
Mrs. Young
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