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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
6
Voters have less than two weeks to apply for a voter registration certificate for the 1968 Texas elections. Applications may be mailed or filed in person at the county tax assessor collector’s office. A mail application form appears in recent Llano News issues. Voters should verify they are not already registered for 1968.
Drace Williams of Kingsland announces his candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 3. A Llano County lifelong resident and World War II veteran, he chairs civic groups including the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce and American Legion, served as deputy sheriff, and works in real estate. He pledges fair treatment and progressive county government.
The Texas Supreme Court overruled a motion by Community Savings and Loan for rehearing on granting a charter to the People’s Savings and Loan Association of Liano. The court held Judge Charles O Betts of Austin erred by granting a new trial after final judgment. The ruling clears the way for the charter unless further technical issues arise.
Carlos Ashley Jr 35 year old attorney has filed for re election to Llano County Attorney subject to the Democratic primary May 4 He announced his candidacy in the Llano News in December Ashley seeks a second term Raised in Llano County he earned a BA at Texas Christian University served three years in the Air Force then earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University He and his wife Celia have two children Ashley is vice chairman of the First Christian Church Llano a director of the Llano Lions Club and the Llano County Historical Society He holds a captain's commission in the Air Force Reserve The article also notes a Chamber of Commerce banquet with Bill Needham master of ceremonies and other civic awards
Maria Louise Najar is the first baby born in Llano County in 1968. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Najar, their first child, born at Llano Memorial Hospital on Saturday January 13.
Alvis A. Woodall announces candidacy for Constable Precinct 1 in Llano. The filing is authorized through The Llano News with the May 4 Democratic primary election date noted and voters urged to vote. Woodall pledges to perform the duties with diligence if elected.
The Llano Junior Livestock Show foods division crowned JoAnn McAnally and Jannelle Sagebiel grand champions for the second year running with angel food cake and pecan pie, each selling for 45 dollars to Cordelia Norton. The McBride brothers dominated the cattle division with grand champion steer Muscle Bound and reserve champion Hoss, plus top heifers, while other youths captured driving placings in swine, goats, turkeys, lambs, and capons.
City Manager George Rogers warns residents to pen or leash pets to avoid impoundment. The new tranquilizer gun aids the dog catcher, with 21 dogs picked up in one week and 14 in the prior week.
Llano hosts the third annual Gem and Mineral Show at the junior high gym on Saturday and Sunday in January 2021. Hours run 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday with exhibits from Houston Austin San Antonio Galveston Waco and Hill Country. Dealers display equipment jewelry and machines for sale and the Alamo Rock Shop will feature on the spot geode cutting. A new come and go table allows brief display of items with all other exhibits staying in place. The event is free to the public.
Congressman Omar Burleson announces a 32631.64 Office of Education grant to Llano County for 202 schoolchildren in low income families. Funds cover a nurse, extra teacher, lunches, dental and medical aid, salaries, and materials for the 1967 68 school year. past grants noted.
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