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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
1
The chronicle mocks political candidates facing endless fundraising, social obligations, and endless public duties. It notes candidates must endure barbecues, entertainment costs, and constant courteous engagement while fearing defeat and dependency on local supporters. It highlights the circus of campaigning and the lure of victory.
Slator Dungan, who recently purchased Shane Dry Cleaners, announced the firm will be known henceforth as Duncan’s Modern Cleaning and Presping plant. He said patronage has been splendid since taking over the business a few months ago.
Justice of the Peace J B Mayes registrar reports Llano County registered 116 births and 56 deaths in 1937. The births were four more than twice the deaths in the year.
A Llano county pioneer Mrs. S H Buchanan formerly Miss Sarah Jackson Hillman died aged in her home on Pecan creek. She came to Llano in 1886 and survived by three children and six grandchildren. She was known for care of invalids and community service plus Baptist faith. Funeral services were held December 31 with Rev W P Ray officiating. Interment Miles Battery. Pallbearers were Charles Parkhill EM Parkhill Howard Wallace Howard Lange W Y Fowler and Jasper Hardin.
Mrs. Clarintha Draper of Pontotoc turns 100 as Llano learners plan tributes. Hazel Bowman chronicles Draper’s life from Tennessee birth to Texas frontier days, including Civil War peril, Indian raids, river crossing, and fierce loyalty, highlighting resilience of this centenarian and her ties to Llano County.
Llano records show yeggs stole over 120 dollars from four Llano businesses including Texas Service, Sunset Sandwich shop, Texas Power and Light, and Piggly Wiggly the previous Saturday. 1936 rainfall near 49 inches marked Llano County history. several local deaths noted in late December and January. river authority compensated Llano County $4,125 plus rights for highway 29. a cold snap brought ice and 2 degree temps. postmaster W B Collins wed Louise Heinatz. marriages and deaths listed with local officials and venues.
County records show 83 marriage licenses issued in Llano County in 1987, a decrease of 1 from the previous year. The figure comes from the office of County Clerk J. A. Mayes and is noted in LOOKING BACK on Page Five.
A Texas and New Orleans line hearing before the Railroad Commission on Tuesday led rail officials to pledge that six day service to Llano would continue. Llano businessmen, led by Charles Milliger, protested potential curtailment of passenger trains, but staff clarified freight limits require a public hearing, prompting the delegation to withdraw.
Poll tax payments are slower this year than in any primary election year for some time, the Pepney Collector C. M. Wallace reports. Of 2028 poll taxes assessed, only 424 have been paid by four yesterday afternoon. Five exemption certificates have been issued to date. City poll tax payments show 100 paid of 671 assessed, according to J. J. Backnes, collector.
Superintendent W. W. Hart announced work on the Liano school stadium will resume under WPA auspices this week. About 45 men will be employed as the project progresses toward a 2500 seating capacity with drains bath house and seating curbs planned.
Twelve insulators on a Llano power line were shattered by gunfire causing an outage at 4:35 AM last Wednesday. Service was restored hours later as linemen patrolled the area. Dampness caused a flashover after the insulators weakened leaving only enough support.
George Boyd who served in the Texas Power and Light company Llano service department for three years has left Llano to farm in Cherry Hill Arkansas. A. H. Algreen replaces him, transferred from Taylor and accompanied by his wife.
Dr. Hugh Thaxton of College Station will treat horses and mules for bats and stomach worms across the county at a very small cost. Animals will be grouped by communities to speed work. An estimated 9 percent of Llano residents are infected. Contact the City Agent at once.
Field Creek resident Mrs. Rosey Roxanna Catt 68 was found dead yesterday. Neighbors recalled her seen in the yard the day before. Coroner J B Mayas ruled death from natural causes. No known close relatives. she had lived in Field Creek about 40 years. Mrs Etta B Harris spent Christmas near London with her son Frances Harris.
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