Local Post Office Receipts Show 1934 Increase and Class Tiers
Receipts for 1934 totaled 9730.16, up from 8918.93 in 1933, with classification thresholds set at 8000 for second class and 40000 for third class. Quarterly figures for 1933 and 1934 are listed, and a meeting for Llano golf players is planned at Robinson State Park to discuss forming a local club and arranging a tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Collins
Roy B. Inks Motor Company
Llano
Robinson State Park
John C Buttery Appointed to City Council Vacancy
John C. Buttery was appointed to fill the city council vacancy caused by the death of Sam C. Hasae. He will serve the unfinished term of about fourteen months before facing re election at the next ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Buttery
Sam C. Hasae
Mr. Buttery
Kingsland 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans Program
The Kingsland 4-H Club reorganized with 24 members and organized projects in gardens poultry bees hogs. Officers elected include President Alton Ligon Vice President Hardy Smith Treasurer Lloyd Williams. Meetings set twice monthly and winter plans cover pruning top-working of pecnlty studies in Poultry and Hogs Terracing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsland 4-H Club
Demonatra- Hong
Alton Ligon
Hardy Smith
Cooperative Terracing Agreement Signed in Texas
In a January 26 report from College Station Texas a cooperative terracing agreement between the Texas Extension Service and Texas Rural Communities Inc is signed to increase land under terrace protection. M B Bentley Extension Service agricultural engineer will supervise county terracing work while Rural Communities Inc provides funding and relief labor support and loans for terrace projects repayable over time with low interest.
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College Station
Tex
Texas ‘Extension Service
Texas Rural Communities
Tne. i
Emergency Relief Administration
Extension Service
M. B. Bentley
Hatension Service
The
Rural Communities, Inc
Rural Rehabilitation
County Agent Moves Into New Office Friday
The county agent will relocate to the newly improved office in the old express building beside the P T L Company. The larger space enables more exhibits and agricultural meetings with a full bulletin file and information bureau for farmers and ranchers. A front reading and rest room will invite families to use it as headquarters and the Commissioners Court hopes the public will utilize these advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
P. T. & L Company
Bureau of Agricultural Information
Commissioners Court
Baylor Honors Fall Quarter Students on Honor Roll
Hudon Fowler of Liano, a Baylor University freshman, is among 268 students who earned the fall quarter honor roll by achieving B plus or higher in all courses. Dean E N Jones announced the recognition and Fowler will receive a personal congratulations letter from the dean.
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Waco
Tex
Hudon Fowler
Liano
Baylor University
E. N. Jones
Fowler
Cattle Market Surges on San Antonio Sale
The San Antonio livestock market reports higher cattle prices Tuesday with top offerings reaching 7.50 for long red yearlings and 2.75 for butcher cows. Hogs hold at 7.25, muttons 3.50, goats scarce, calves and yearlings up to 4.00 to 5.00.
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San Antonio
Mrs G E Reagor Dies At Valley Spring After Illness
Mrs G E Reagor born Alce Woods in Bastrop county November 24 1871 died January 13 at her Valley Spring home after about ten days illness. She married C E Reager December 14 1888 and was a long time Primitive Baptist member. Funeral Sunday at Salem cemetery conducted by Elders Redford and Baker.
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G. E. Reagor
Valley Spring
C. E. Reager
Primitive Baptist Church
Salem Cemetery
S. N. Redford
W. F. Baker
Georgetown
Miles Buttery
L. C. Reager
Revival Meeting Underway at M. E. Church
Unusual crowds attend revival led by Rev. Chas Nixon at the Methodist church. Singer Rev. Everett Seale wins hearts from day one. He stayed with Rev. T. O. Rorie before being hosted by Damon Smith, W. W. Watkins, Geo. M. Watkins, and Billy Saunders. Meeting runs through next week with services for young people and children.
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Chas. Nixon
Everett Seale
T. O. Rorie
Damon Smith
W. W. Watkins
Geo. M. Watkins
Billy Saunders
Lilino
Brother Nixon
Pruning and Top Working Trees Win Club In January Outreach
January and February are prime months for pruning and top working trees. The Hutchinson 4-H Club hosts a demonstration today at Field Creek on topping pecan trees with county agents and club members offering help. Additional demonstrations are planned in Valsey Spring Lane Grove Castell Engsland and Baby Head communities.
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Field Creek
Hutchinson 4-H Club
Valsey Spring Lane Grove
Castell
Engsland
Baby Head
Parity payments received at county agent’s office
One hundred and fifty five parity payment checks have been received covering 123 cotton contracts totaling 32 060 22. Most checks have scaled for but those not receiving them should visit the county agent’s office to obtain them. Some producers have not received their second rental payment and thus their parity payments have not been received.
Llano Residents Attend James Allred Inauguration Ball
About twenty Llano residents traveled to Austin for the Texas governor inauguration of James V Allred. Most attended the Inaugural Ball held across four venues due to the available space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Austin
James V. Allred
Texas
Capitol
Corn Hog Plan Expands 1935 Production and Payments
The corn hog program for 1953 raises both corn and hog output above 1934 levels. 35 percent of base hog production is allowed for market, about one fifth higher than last year. Estimated adjustment payments range from 150 to 165 million dollars. Contracts for 1985- onward will be offered to about 1.16 million producers in January.
Peanut Contracts Available for County Peanuts
County Agent reports contracts received for commercial peanut producers seeking the Program of Adjustment. Qualifying growers are asked to report to the Agent for details and a copy of the contract.
Llano Planning Dam at Robinson State Park Postponed
Llano plans a low dam on the Llano river at Robinson State Park two miles west of town to create a small lake and swimming pool fed by fresh water. The project, funded largely by labor from relief authorities, is under study by a Llano Chamber of Commerce committee.
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Llano Buchanan
Robinson State Park
Clay Fowler
Llano River
Here
Relef
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Hill Country League to Hold First Meeting in Llano
J E Martin secretary of the Hill Country Baseball League announces a January 28 meeting at Hotel Llano 8:00 pm to elect officers and decide on the number of clubs for the 1935 season. Directors discuss starting with eight teams or creating north south divisions. Local fans plan a pre meeting in Llano to gauge town participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Martin
Hill Country Baseball League
Llano
Martin
Liano
Drought Relief Programs Salvage Cattle and Sheep
The drought relief effort buys cattle and sheep to prevent waste and stabilize markets. About 687,000 producers sold 7,476,503 cattle, with 115 million dollars allocated and 37.5 million in benefit payments to farmers. Sheep purchases total 3,298,280 head from 27,306 fathers, with 36.6 million in benefit payments.
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Drouth
Corn Hog Contract Checks Await Arrival This Week
Notices of acceptance total 327 corn hog contracts amounting to 17 687 dollars have been received at the County Agent’s office. The checks are expected this week signaling the second hog payment and final corn payment.
Texas Centennial Half Dollars Arrive For Legion Sale
The American Legion post reports receipt of two hundred Texas Centennial half dollars. Sold at one dollar each with half proceeds to the state organization and half to fund a UT Austin museum. Coins feature the American eagle and Lone Star, with liberty goddess kneeling before the Alamo and Remember the Alamo. Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin portraits appear with 1836 1936 dates.
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Amercan Legion
State Department
Legion
University of Texas At Austin
Lone Star of Texas
Alamo
The
Texas
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Street Topping Work To Restart January 21
City Marshal J. J. Backnes announced that topping operations will resume Monday January 21 with the commander of the streets confident asphalt topping can be completed soon. More than half the work under the council plan is finished, delays due to thin iron supply are easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Backnes
Wrick
Zwourke
PTA Plans School Grounds Beautification Effort
The Parent Teacher Association seeks donations of shrubs and evergreens to beautify the grounds after terracing work. They request discarded plants and will arrange pickup by telephoning Superintendent W. W. Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
W. W. Hart
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John C.buttery
Baylor Univ
M. E. Church
Rev
Llano County
Charles Milliser
Grady Faubon
Leo Lewis
T. C. Rorie
Rev. Rome
Wil
Hill Country League
American Legion
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