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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
1
Special to the News reports about 140 Llano County veterans will share in a nationwide $286 million accelerated dividend from GI insurance. Most recipients hold National Service Life Insurance. World War II veterans predominate. Amounts vary by policy, with average payments around $135 for WWI and $68 for others. The $10,000 local impact benefits retailers.
Mrs. Royce Bowers of Kingsland and Mrs. H A RawSener Jr of Llano named chairmen of the Llano County Cancer Crusade. The District 7 Crusade meeting will be held Feb 1 at the Chariot Inn in Austin with 8:30 a.m. registration. The district spans 14 counties from Caldwell to Williamson. Mrs. Russell Tinsley of Austin is district service and rehabilitation chair.
After wintry weather the paper looks ahead to Ground Hog Day on Wednesday February 4 and wonders if spring will come. The Llano County Chamber of Commerce picks its 1972 president and promises strong projects. The column features local quips and notes from Llano and Goldthwaite with references to residents and visitors.
Dr. John Hutchison announces a statewide extension service plan to raise Texas agricultural cash receipts by more than a billion dollars by 1976. Projections involve county by county goals, technology and marketing advances, with gains in swine beef and grasses promising higher quality foods at stable prices.
Mrs. George Powell notes the library's start to the year with Jack Little as new board chairman and a slate of officers. Donations from L.T. Barrow, Erich Lappe, and a building fund push for a north-side room. New books listed include Wheels, Glory Girl, The Vantage Point, and The White House Years. Memorials honor Emory Crecelius, John Reager, John Landon, Robert Redford, Adm. Heber H. McLean, and others.
Mrs Christopher reports health improvement of her husband as guests from Fredonia Mr Lawton Holloway and Mrs Zoie Holloway and Mrs Holloway's mother visit last week continuing social ties from the community.
The Highland Lakes chapter No. 801 AARP in Kingsland held its January meeting at Barrow Hall. Committee heads reported rising activity in nursing home aid, membership, legislation for older persons, and local civic participation. Mary B. Maynes presented the charter confirming the chapter as regular in the national organization. A workshop on January 31 will prepare pads bootees and bibs for Wagon Wheel Nursing Home with donations of worn sheets and pillow cases. A noon covered dish luncheon followed.
The Junior Woman's Culture Club will hold a Texas Day themed meeting on Thursday night February 3 to celebrate Texas and Americanism. Mrs RL Lehrer will lead the Texas history discussion and Federation Counselor Mrs Garland Dansby will lead the flag salute and the Americas Creed. Hostesses include Mrs Bill Stockton Mrs Frank Hopf Curtis Osbourn and James Thiers.
Ten year old Steve Medford of Junction shot a buck and a doe within about 15 minutes while hunting at the Archie K Lennon Ranch in Junction. His grandparents Mr and Mrs Steve Light of Pecos and formerly of Liano heard the news from him.
The program chairman announced that Mrs. Pettye Grubbs area supervisor for Social Security will attend the next chapter meeting on February 15. She will address members on Social Security matters with emphasis on recent changes in the laws.
Llano Dauberettes travel from Burnet with a 10 point loss and a 15 15 tie after a rough two quarters. Starters include Simpson Davis Chism Griggs Thiers and Butler. Simpson and Davis led scoring in the early period as Burnet built a halftime edge before a rally.
The American Cancer Society urges yearly health checkups even when you feel well, emphasizing early detection as the most curable approach. Professionals advise prompt treatment if cancer is detected during routine screenings.
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