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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
5
A dated roll of names grouped by December 29 to January 4 lists numerous individuals with given names and surnames. The items appear as a series of personal birthday references and attendees without further context or events.
Texas figures for January through October 1940 show 759 deaths on state highways, up from 718 the prior year, with October 1940 alone recording 101 fatalities versus 71 in October 1939. Officials urge cautious driving during the holiday season amid hazardous conditions and reduced speeds.
After holidays we resume routines of self care and home upkeep. The piece emphasizes restoring a fresh look and keeping up regular maintenance as part of normal post holiday habits.
Florence Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beal of Lone Grove wed James McCormick eldest son of Mr and Mrs J E McCormick of Llano Thursday afternoon at 4 in the Clinger grandparents home The ceremony featured Christmas decorations and a ring ceremony Rev L V Nobles officiated The couple will reside in Llano after a wedding trip to Abilene Mrs Maxwell grandmother of the bride supplied a gold watch for something old The couple are both Llano High School and Nixon-Clay College graduates with the bride previously employed in Llano
Austin reports that WWI draft data showed 32 percent of young men were unfit for service. Dr. Geo W Cox argues that while acceptances rise under current selective service, many called still lack full physical fitness. The piece urges better health across ages through diet, daily activity, sleep, and restraint from stimulants to achieve superior vitality.
A holiday message prayers for peace and blessings despite recent grief and distress. It urges readers to cherish joy and spiritual abundance during the season while acknowledging sorrow and troubled minds.
The Valley Spring Church of Christ lists sermon times at 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with preacher William Talley. Austin notes warn that home fires cause most fire deaths and urges gas safety. several local holiday visits by Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith are recorded.
The 1941 AAA rules require at least 60 percent of a farm’s self-depleting allotment be used for qualifying activities such as seeding crops for 1941, harvesting crops in 1942, fall or 1941 seedings of legumes or grasses, 1941 seeding of sweet sorghums or Sudan grass, 1941 land summer fallow, 1941 pasture seeding, or cropland devoted to perennial pastures. Flood or drought can excuse nonperformance. cases settled locally by county committees. Also notes local social items and a sale notice for corn at 6.00 per bushel.
Texas health officials urge yearly health checks as a carlike analogy. Dr. Geo W Cox emphasizes regular medical supervision for adults and children, urging Texans to start the new year with a physician checkup and follow professional guidance.
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