Rehabilitation Is Speaker's Topic At C of C Dinner
About 250 people attended the 43rd Llano County Chamber of Commerce membership banquet at the Ramblin Rose. Rev. Howard Smith of the Texas Education Agency spoke on rehabilitating the mentally and physically handicapped and those with limited opportunities. He urged kindness to help handicapped workers reclaim dignity through employment.
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Llano County Chamber of Commerce
Ramblin’ Rose
Lester Inman
Howard Smith
Texas Education Agency
Smith
Rev. Smith
Llano
Bill Needham
A. R. Weber
Liano
Needham
San Antonio
Mexico City
Texas
Merkel files candidacy for Constable Precinct 1
Jake Merkel announces his candidacy for Constable Precinct 1 as the Democratic primary approaches on May 4. He cites years of law enforcement experience and asks for the support of Precinct 1 voters to fill the office fairly and competently.
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Jake Merkel
Liano News
Precinct 1
Merkel
Russell Receives Llano Outstanding Citizen Award
Eugene Russell a Llano County vocational agriculture teacher for 20 years won the 2nd Outstanding Citizen Award at the Llano County Chamber of Commerce 43rd annual banquet. Bill Needham presented the plaque and lauded Russell for his youth work, FFA sponsorship, coaching, church leadership, and service with local organizations.
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Eugene Russell
Llano County
David
Bryan
Bruce
Dale
Russell
Bill Needham
Llane County Chamber of Commerce
Gem and Mineral Show Draws Llano Community Visitors
The Llano Uplift Rock Club gem and mineral show drew over 800 attendees last weekend at the Llano junior high gym, with exhibits from Texas cities including Galveston Waco Fort Worth San Antonio Crystal City Austin Abilene. Troy Foster praised attendance and displays while awards highlighted top entries across club, lapidary, and educational categories.
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Llano
Troy Foster
Willow City
Galveston
Waco
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Crystal City
Austin
Abilene
Stone Steppers
General Dynamics Recreation Association
Georgia Schlemeyer
J. W. Hipp
Robert Oldfield
Richard Mockert
Kingsland
Jean Ossowski
Harris Block
Bob Masseges
Robert Buel
Denny Ploman
Don Langston
Bob Buel
Kathy Hampton
Austin Gem and Mineral Club
Wilbur Durst
T. A. Short
Matt Bloore
Alamo
Vernon Elliott
Russell Hill
Massey
Mason
W. W. Hazelwood
Anoetta Hall
Wolano
E. H. Buch
Edwin Simon
Fredericksburg
Otto Schlemeyer
Virgil V. Lundell
Frank Rhodes
Walton Theis
Crockett W. Riley
Ed Immel
Castell
Young Homemakers Meeting Postponed
The Young Homemakers meeting set for Thursday January 25 has been postponed and a new date will be announced later. Mrs Ann Shipp reported the change.
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Young Homemakers
Ann Shipp
Euel Moore Dies at 80 County Commissioner dies after long service
Euel Moore eighty, longtime Llano County commissioner for precinct 3, died Tuesday morning in Llano. Funeral services were held at Waldrope Funeral Home with ministers officiating, burial in Honey Creek Cemetery. Survived by wife Aina, son Kim, daughters Marjorie and Bernice, sister Elsie, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He had eight sons and two infants preceding him. Pallbearers listed among local men. county church member and rancher.
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Euel Moore
Liano Memorial Hospital
Waldrope
Fred Brocks
John Brannon
Honey Creek
L. A. Moore
Llano County
Aina Coursey
Kingsland Community Church
Kim Moore
Llano
Marjorie Hiles
Bernice Lucas
Austin
Elsie Farris
Myrone Moore
Marvin Elliott
A. K. Scott
Earl Clendennen
Steve Moss
Moore Johanson
John Winn
R. P. McWilliams
Hudson Fowler
W. H. Ligon
H. J. Hoerster
Tom Homesley
John Pearson
V. V Moss
David Stewart
Raymond Shafer
Oscar James
Carlos Ashley, Jr
Jim Moore to Fill Unexpired Term As Commissioner
Jim Moore appointed to fill the unexpired term of his father Euel Moore as Commissioner Precinct 3 after Euel Moore died. Moore will serve until December 31 when the 1968 elected commissioner takes office. Miss Linda Ray and family noted in brief.
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Jim Magre
Euel Moore
Jim Moore
Calendar of Events January 25 to 31
Jaycee meeting on Thursday January 25. Friday January 26 the Jacket cagers host Ballinger boys and Jacketttes play at Dripping Springs at 6 30 p m. Tuesday January W Mothers March against birth defects at 6 30 p m Jacket cagers host Brady boys Wednesday January 31 final day to register to vote in 1968 elections and final day to file applications for wool and mohair payments at ASC office.
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Jaycee
Jacket Cagers
Ballinger
Jackettes
Driping Springs
Brady
ASC
People’s Savings and Loan Charters Officially Issued in Texas
The People's Savings and Loan Association received its charter No. 444 on January 18 from Texas Savings and Loan Commissioner W. Sale Lewis. In Austin to receive the charter were Carlos Ashley Jr. and Jim Brumfell. Directors elected H. J. Hoerster chairman and Henry Battery president with Carlos Ashley Jr. as secretary. W. Garner of Tow was named treasurer. The six month window to begin business starts from issuance date. the May 1966 charter filing preceded the reorganizational meeting on January 22.
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People's Savings and Loan Association
W. Sale Lewis
Savings and Loan Commissioner
Texas
Carlos Ashley Jr
Jim Brumfell
Austin
H. J. Hoerster
Henry Battery
W. R. Garner
Tow
Carlos Ashley, Jr
Rains Lift Rivers and Lakes Across Region
Heavy rain last week raised the Llano and Colorado rivers several feet and filled Highland Lakes. Lake Buchanan rose over spillways for the first time in years, with water flowing at 2,500 gallons per second, prompting a floodgate opening. Llano River levels climbed about 15 feet early in the week, Castell reporting 4.62 inches officially, locals noting up to 5.5 inches. Roads washed out and telephone service disrupted while stock tanks fill and prospects improve for spring crops and bluebonnets.
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Colorado
Highland Lakes
Buchanan
Big Lake
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Llano
Castell
Pontotoc
Llano River
Little Llano
Lone Grove
Liano Uplift Rock Club
Rains Cause Muddy Water Affecting Llano City Supply
Ongoing rains have muddied the Llano river water the city treats for use. City Manager George Rogers says the water is treated and not harmful, with plans to flush the system when sedimentation clears. Residents are asked for patience during the disruption. Miss Janis Stewart returns to Abilene Christian College after a mid year visit with her parents.
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Llano
Llano City
George Rogers
Llaneans
Rogers
Janis Stewart
Abilene Christian College
M. J. Stewart, Jr
Over 2900 Register To Vote In Llano County 1968
Llano County reports more than 2900 qualified to vote for the 1968 elections with registration open through January 31. The Llano News urged all residents to register and noted a printing of certificates for those unable to register in person.
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Llano County
David Stewart
Llano News
Al Truex Files for County Attorney on Democratic Ticket
A. L. Aly Truex has filed as a candidate for county attorney on the Democratic ticket and will run in the Democratic primaries. Truex had previously announced as an independent candidate.
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al Truex
A. L.aly Truex
Truex
Asan
Mothers March on Birth Defects Campaign Tuesday Night
The March of Dimes event led by Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority and black mothers will begin Tuesday night at 6 30. County chairman Oscar Schmidt says coin collectors will be placed in business houses to aid contributions for research and treatment of birth defects.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
March of Dimes
Oscar Schmidt
County March of Dimes
School Trustee Forms Available
Forms for the office of trustee of the Liana Independent School District are available from Miss Iva Veut at the central office. Three trustees will be chosen in the noon on Wednesday March.
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Liana Independent Schol
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Constable Post
Linda Ray
McMurry College
J. P. Ray
Jay Paul
Llane Uplift
United States
Illinois
Otto Schiemeyer
Mergen
Rollin
Wace
People’s Savings and Loan Association
Carlos Ashley
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