Pecan Belt Highway Work Nearing City Right of Way
A State Highway Commission letter says construction on the northern Pecan Belt Highway will start once deeds are filed. Llano city officials and City Marshal Lewis Foster report rapid progress on city end deeds, with condemnation possible. The project includes a $46,090 grant for grading and water structures, followed by hard surface work, and weather data note 32.40 inches annual rainfall with August heat and December cold records.
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Pecan Belt
Commissioners Court
State Highway Commission
Pecan Belt HighWay
City of
Llano
Lewis Foster
Court House
A. G. Mueller
Commission
San Saba
Liang
Foster
Aite
Record Shot Marksman Lands Turkey and Buck in One
H B Stadler of House Mountain set a hunting season record by killing a large gobbler and a fine buck with a single shot. He fired at a turkey, then discovered the bullet had also struck a deer nearby. Game Warden Smith cited the tale as a genuine incident from the land of plenty.
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H. B. Stadler
House Mountain
Simith
Land of
Plenty
Small Blaze Prompts Swift Llano Fire Department Response
A small roof fire at the Presbyterian manse last Saturday drew a prompt response from Llano firefighters. Firemen effectively protected thousands of dollars in property with their quick, careful work and no serious damage occurred.
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Llano
Boxell Opens Musical Studio in Llano
F Boxell has opened a musical studio in Llano and will offer private lessons on hand and orchestra instruments. Located in our town he comes highly recommended as a skilled music instructor and is expected to attract many ambitious musicians seeking to improve their talent.
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E. ¥. Boxell
Slagg
Liang
Llana
Successful Hill Country Hunting Season Closes
The Hill Country hunting season ends with strong success as hundreds of hunters, including visitors from other states, enjoy big game. Game Warden Smith reports few violations and several fines paid by nonlocal hunters.
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Gama Warden Smith
Sale of Thirty Registered Bulls to H L Lee at Alice
Damon Smith reports Fitzsimons Ranch sold thirty young registered Hereford bulls to H L Lee of Alice Texas. The move continues the Stribling Hereford line’s breeding efforts, as breeders in Texas seek distinguished stock from a renowned Southwest herd.
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H. L. Lee
Alice, Texas
Damon Smith
Fitzsimons
Alice
Southwest
Celebrated Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary in Llano County
On Friday at six o’clock December 29 Mr and Mrs C N Faris celebrated sixty years of marriage with children and grandchildren at their home. They wed December 23 1872 in Williamson County and lived in Burnet and Llano counties before moving to town seven years ago. A longtime Confederate veteran among local friends and neighbors extended best wishes for many more anniversaries.
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C. N. Faris
Mrs. Farle
Williamson County
Burnet County
Llano
Bur- Wet
Chemp
E. i Alexander
Ben Franklin
Red Cross
Red Cross Activities in Llano Reflect Charity and Cautions
The Llano Red Cross operates from T. J. Watkins Store with weekly hours and thanks donors and volunteers. The article stresses careful distribution to the truly needy, requests clean clothing and money, and urges citizens to avoid duplication while aiding workers and job seekers.
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Wester
Llano
Red Cross
T. J. Watkins
Chas. Milliger
Geo. M. Watkins
C. G. Porter
W. J. Saunders
Low Water Bridges Improve Llano Road Crossings
O P Gresham state highway supervisor and a force completed two major low water bridges at Lone Grove on Highway 2 Dreary Hollow and Little Llano. The crossings, previously often flooded and rough, now allow smooth traffic flow and safer passage after heavy rains.
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O. P. Gresham
Workmen
Lone Grove
Ross Dreary Hollow
Little Llano
Liano
Austin
Dreary Hollow
Llano
Todey
Llano County
Bluffton
Gresham
Pecan
Highon
Pesan Belt Highway
Assessor to Aid Homestead Designations in Texas
Elmon Stewart tax assessor for Liang county reports a State Comptroller letter on the 3006 dollar homestead exemption. Homestead means the residence only, with limits on multiple homes or land. Stewart offers to explain and assist in designating eligible homesteads at his office.
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Texas
Elmon Stewart
Liang County
Stewart Kay
All Children of Mrs S A Peacock Gather for Christmas
A Christmas reunion at Mr and Mrs S A Peacock's home drew together Mrs Peacock's children along with several grandchildren and visiting relatives from Dallas Luling and Cherokee. The gathering marked the first large family reunion in years with festive meals and memories shared.
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S. A. Peacock
J. B. Fowler
Luling
W.S. Edwards
Dallas
Chas, Peacock
Mr. Lock
Southern Pacific to cut Llano train service after January fifteenth
Llano and nearby towns face a reduced schedule with one daily train except Sundays. The Austin to Llano mixed train will depart 7 30 AM and arrive 2 00 PM, returning at 7 15 PM. Sunday service remains unchanged. The change aims to cut losses while maintaining mail and freight revenue.
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Llano
Southern Pacific
R. Fishback
Chamber of Commerce
Jitter
Heols
Austin
Marble Wall
Marhie Falls
Lampasas
Fishbeck
E. W. Terrence
E. W. Terrence Met With the Directors Also and Stated That He Was Onfesvarins
Robinson
Mor
Liano
Last Saturday Delights Llano County Streets With Crowds
Crowds filled Llano streets as shoppers from across the county filled stores. Vendors reported brisk business with buyers arriving from nearby counties on a clear day during the holiday season.
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Llano
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BE. W. Tarrence
Ers
John L. Watkins
Central Committee
Red Cross Office
Maniyuest
Watkins
Llitno
Llane Seley
C. M. Wallace
Llane County
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