New Officers Take Over Llano County Fairs Administration
Four new county officers sworn in Tuesday to run Llano County for the next two years. J W Currie returns as County Judge. Albert Ricketson becomes County Commissioner. Blas Watkins and Luther Nobles assume County Attorney and Precinct No 2 Commissioner roles. Simon D Stewart assumes Sheriff Tax Assessor and Collector. other officers remain in place. Bill Watkins moves to Court House. D D Steele relocates to a business district site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Currie
Albert Ricketson
Watking
Luther Nobles
Commissioners Court
Sylvan PB. Simpson
C. Wilbern
J. C. Sawyer
Shirley Wiliams
Wille Birk
Simon D. Stewart
Sherif
Himself
Dan McDonald
Court House
D. D. Steele
Mr. Steele
New Sheriff Names Deputies for Team
Sheriff Flmond Stewart announced the appointment of three deputies for the coming term. S. L. Smith will oversee the jail and assist in law enforcement, Lloyd Myers will handle the sheriff's division, and Chas Wallace will continue as office deputy covering all three divisions.
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Flmond
Stewart
S. 8
Smith
Lloyd Myers
Enjire
Sherif
Chas
New Jailer Receptions at County Jail After Midnight
S. S. Smith assumed charge of the county jail at midnight when an attempted escape occurred. Inmates Aubrey Harned and Horace Pry were found with a hack saw and tools. Sheriff Beewart and the court dispatched the pair to Huntsville for prison transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Smith
New Jatter
Mr. Smith
Aubrey Harned
Horace Pry
Obura
Commissonere Court
Unon 4 Farcher
Sheri
Rural Rehabilitation Work Starts in Llano County
Mrs. Clay Fowler, county administrator, reports Rural Rehabilitation work underway in Llano County. Five houses lie in Lone Grave on Will Ray and Sawyer land, two in WLA Overstreet property, others in Valley Spring near Bedford Owens and A J Bandin. More homes could begin in days pending approval from Austin office.
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Clay Fowler
Agiscs
Llano County
Hinds
Will Ray
J.C. Sawyer
Lehrer
WLA
Overstreet
Heimge Ball
Ulley
Mmm Mlaming
Bedford
Owens
A. J. Bandin
Valley Spring
Ara
Powler
Austin
Llano County Rainfall In 1934 Falls Short Of Average
The Llano County total rainfall for 1934 was 21.32 inches, well below average, with January and February frost dates, 179 clear days, and a high of 109 degrees on several hot days. The year ended with lower rainfall than average but showed a three inch rise from 1935.
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Llano County
BE. W. Torrance
United States Weather Bureau
Tarrence
Hideo
Mra. Torrence Ag
Mrs J O Phillips Dies Sudden Heart Attack
Mrs J O Phillips died suddenly Tuesday morning at 11 80 o clock from a heart attack while at home with family nearby. Survived by husband three children George Fred Dorothy and several siblings. Born Georgetown 1896 she was 39 and lived in Llano area before moving away years ago returning recently. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 0 at M Myers home with Rev T O Rorle Jr officiating and interment in city cemetery under Mites Buttery supervision.
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J.O. Phillips
George
Fred
Dorothy
Phillips
Georgetown
Llano
T. O. Rorle, Jr
M. Myers
Wade
Mites Buttery
Oklahoma visitors tour Llano cattle market season
C C Haddin of Pairtax Oklahoma and L Hrenchir of St Joseph Missouri visit Llano the first of the week to view livestock. Haddin denies business intent while Hrenchir reports optimism for the Texas cattle outlook. Also in Llano, Shoy Duncan family from Tyler arrive for Christmas at Mrs. W B Huynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Haddin
Oklahoma
Llano
C. C. Haddin
Pairtax
L. Hrenchir
Longtime Llano granite man C W Lowe dies at 82
Calvin W Lowe aged 82 died at his daughter Mrs H Hayes Woodboro home on December 27 after a long illness. Born May 9 1852 in Circleville Williamson County he married Wreatbrook who died in 1908. Survivors include H W Hayes of Woodsboro and sons Wiley and Doyle Lowe of Llano. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm at Llano city cemetery. Elder J J Ray officiated with Miles Buttery as undertaker and pallbearers C Porter A Ricketson KR W Deats E B Morrison Allan Newsom W H Wallace. The service paid tribute to a faithful citizen and devoted family man.
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Iva
Hubert Cone
Minnie
Birt
Liano
H. W. Hayes
Woodsboro
Wiley
Doyle Lowe
Lowe
Llano
J. J. Ray
Christian Church
Miles Buttery
Porter
A. Ricketson
KR. W. Deats
E. B. Morrison
Allan Newsom
W. H. Wallace
Efe
Relief Workers Build and Distribute Linno County Christmas Toys
Mrs. Clay Fowler reports to the State office that Linno County relief workers and volunteers produced 672 toys and repaired 5, 91 dolls were dressed by sewing groups, 88 donated by residents. Gifts totaled 327.00 for older children, 7.60 for seven dozen dolls, and shop materials 14.00. Fruit and candy costing 64.60 reached 936 children in 801 families plus 15 elderly or sick. Entire project funded by public subscription.
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Clay Fowler
State Office
Linno County
Snd
Llano Merchants Report Strong Christmas Trade
Llano storeowners say Christmas business beat 1930 as more money circulated locally. The Federal Government sent over 300000 dollars to county farmers and ranchers, with prices for cotton pecans turkeys and other commodities rising during the year.
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Llano
Rev Arthur W Jones Dies in Austin Hospital
News of the death of Rev Arthur W Jones former Llano Christian Church pastor arrives from Austin hospital January 1 He led local church work with United Forces for Prohibition in Texas and is survived by a wife two sons five daughters and several siblings Burial planned in Caddo Gap Arkansas his birthplace
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Liano
Arthur W. Jones
Llano
G. W. Jones
Marlboro
W. A. Jones
Ann Arbor
Mich
Sirs
A. R. Henderson
Groesbeck
F. W. Eisenlohr
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. W. Moore
Valentine
Erin Couch
Misa Dorothy Jones
Auetine
Jones
Caddo Gap
Arkansas
Appointment of Field Inspector for Emergency Feed crop Loans
Laning is appointed field inspector for the Emergency Feed Crop Loans Office serving Llano County. He completed duties on the emergency branch relief cattle buying program and now assumes the new post. In recent months the governmental branch issued numerous funds in the county and periodic reports will be issued detailing collateral.
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Toa. Laning
Llano
Laning
Alexander-Smith Wedding Quiet Llano County Ceremony
Miss Smith daughter of Myr and Mrs Henry Smith of Uliano wed Leonard Alexander on December 15 with Rev Joe Carrett presiding. Both natives of Llano County long established families. the bride teaches in Llano County schools at Honey Creek. the groom co owns City Cinage. The couple plans to reside in Llano.
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Miss Smith
Myr
Henry Smith
Uliano
Leonard Alexander
Iano
Joe Carrett
Llano County
Llane County
Honey Creek
Croom
John Alexander
Christmas Visitors Favor Llano Area Families
Clarence Kendrick and Austin visited Aly and Mrs Chas Rimes during the holidays. A daughter of Lake Charley stayed in Llano with Mrs Stege’s family. Mrs Magsie Pierce and two Seattle children visited Llano. Miss Mugele Mae Knowles remembered in Llano. Doran Oatman, recently in Los Angeles and Providence, Rhode Island, spent holidays with relatives nearby.
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Clarence Kendrick Et
Austin
Aly
Q. W. Same
Lake Charley
Liano
Stege
Emil Peb
Magsie Mae Pierce
Seattle
Washington
Llano
Doran Oatman
Los Angeles
California
Providence
Riuode Island
Llano County Audits Debt and Plans Legislature Event
Llano County completes audit showing total indebtedness 825,543.06 with net debt 45,651.65 after sinking funds. Two-year bond reduction of 1,800 and funds totaling 10,710.77 for current expenses. Citizens and lawmakers to attend a Buchanan Dam entertainment January 1 with plans to showcase improvements and invite state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Oglesby
Ovle Audio Company
Austin
Liluao
Commissioners Court
Jury
Bain
Llano County
Pew
Linno
Buchanan
Former Llano Co Resident Dies in Ponca City OK
Swinton Owens obituary notes her early life in Llano County Texas born 1841 Oakville later married to Williams Newton Hadden and Swinton Owens. She died Friday night at Fourth Street Ponca City home burial at local cemetery with Schoenfeld Funeral Home handling arrangements. Survivors include daughters Mrs A J Cass Fairfax and Mrs M J Page Oklahoma City and Mrs Rh A Borrer Ponca City. son Tom Warden Fort Worth. 27 great grandchildren and one eight great grandchild.
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Ponca City
Oklahoma
Swinton Owens
Hehardaen
Schoenfeld Funeral Home
Shidler
A. J. Cass
Fairfax
Mira. M. J. Page
Oklahoma City
Rh. A. Borrer
Tom Wadden
Fort Worth
Prinety
Ulso
Luncheon Club Considers Constitutional Change
A Commercial Club motion to study changing the constitution along Norris and Kimmins lines was approved at a Wednesday meeting. A committee including Will Collins and Bill Chiskins was named to study advisability and report back. Members expect a large turnout for the next session to discuss officer terms and election procedures.
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Wrednesday
Comercial
Norry
Kimmnis
Will Collins
Bill
Chistkins
Miliger
Bavi Club Fir Pe Deetion Oy
Slang Dealers Display New Model Cars
The 1935 Ford was introduced publicly in Llano last week and is on display at Roy Byxke Motor Company drawing enthusiastic visitors. The Plymouth is due for formal announcement on Saturday with price, while Harrison Motor Company says the 1985 Chevrolet will be on display then. Dealers anticipate a strong showing this week.
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Llano
Roy Byxke Motor Company
Harrison Motor Company
Chevrolet
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Calvin W. Lowe
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Buchanan Dam
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Iron
Fred Col. Lota
Birmingham
Ala
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Vitehe Daughs
Harlingen
Texas
Thane
Cyeis Pirenis
Mie
Bo O W. Tarrence
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Buster and Family
Junction
Green Hees
Sys
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Alice
JD. Buster
Revy
Ama Rover Buster
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