Optimist Club Plans Llano Boys Basketball Skill Contest
The Optimist Club of Llano sponsors the Tri-Star Basketball Contest for boys aged 8 to 13 at Llano High School Gym on Saturday February 5 at 7 p.m. More than 250 clubs run similar events nationwide. Participants compete in passing dribbling and shooting across six age groups with trophies and personalized score cards for all entrants.
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Optimist Club
Llano
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Canada
O. Henry
Gene Wooten
Jim Nance
Alvin Hopson
Carlos MclKinney
Vernon Simposa
WJ. Rogers
Beverly Harden
Jerry Appell
Nelson Dahl
Paul Toeppich
Ronnie Holloway
Dennis Pannell
Douglas Ricketson
Arten Leeder
Oleg Wooten
John Earl Smith
Gene Oestreich
Dean Wooten
Elephant Brown Gravy Stew Feeds 3,800 With Hare Twist
A quirky recipe urges cutting an elephant into bite sized pieces and simmering in brown gravy for four weeks over a kerosene fire at 465 degrees. It claims yield of 3,800 servings and notes two rat bits may be added if more are needed.
Daubers Split District Games In Close Showdowns
The Llano Daubers beat San Saba 43 23 in the eighth grade clash while the seventh graders edged Brady 19 16. Jim Banner led scoring for Llano in the opener with 11 points and Myron Welgehausen added 11 in the second game as Llano and San Saba battled through tight quarters.
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Llano Daubers
San Saba
Jim Banner
Llano
Daubers
David Maddox
Martin
Liano
Jeff King
Austin Charlton
Brady
Dauber
Myron Welgehausen
Lions
Brady Lions
George Scott
Austin Carlton
Marble Falls
Larry Leifeste
Mrs Hal Cunningham Visits Austin Sister at St David Hospital
Mrs. Hal Cunningham visited this week in Austin with her sister Mrs. O. O. Morgan who was a patient at St. David s Hospital there.
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Hal Cunningham
Austin
O. O. Morgan
St. David’s Hospital
Pontotoc Community News Notes Funerals and Visits
Pontotoc items report funeral for Frank Schneider in Mason with local attendees. Ada Seaquist of Mason dies at Frank Schneider home. many visitors from Brady, Mason, Llano, and beyond attend services in Fort Worth and Mullin. Local residents send sympathies and share hospital and nursing home news. pets, hospitalizations, and community changes noted.
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Robert Wells
Suzan
Junction
Max Wells
Frank Schneider
Oscar
Ada) Seaquist
Mason
Clarence Capps
Austin
Clyde Pankey
Pecos
Lawrence Draper
Elmo Pankey
Ledi Green
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Erwin Perry
Buchanan Dam
Ernest Walden
Taylor
Mike Seaquist
Edison Murry
San Antonio
J. W. Capps
Carlos Capps
Floyd McLeods
Lewis
aSn Saba
Virginia Morgan
Camp Air
J. R. Morgan
Jim Bob Armes
Bill Armes
Vaughn Armes
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
Allie
Y. A. Wilton Jr
Marlin
Gary Hey
Kristi
Larry Stovall
Kingsland
Helen Mayo
Highland Nursing Home
Ward
Pete” Pascall
Rhode Island
Kate McLeod Barnnett
Pontatoc Cemetery
Sundway
Herb Simpson
Sterling City
Mamye Nall
Emi
Denice Wierbudge
Nonus Shey
Chews
Former Llanoans Ski In Red River New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Cerral Rus sell and Mr and Mrs Rip Herridge, all of Houston and formerly of Llano, enjoyed a weekend skiing at Red River New Mexico near the Colorado line. John Herridge visited from Southwest Texas University while his son cared for his grandson Billy.
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Mes
Cerral Russell
Rip Herridge
Houston
Llano
Red River
New Mexico
Colorado Line
John W. Herridge
Billy
John Herridge
Southwest Texas University
Packsaddle Women’s Golf Association Elects Officers for 1972
Nine holes of golf opened the meeting as the Packsaddle Women’s Golf Association held its regular gathering. Mary Ann Carp Enter received thanks from the outgoing president, with prizes awarded to recent hockey players. The secret ballot elected Miss Maxine Merchant president and four other officers for 1972, as the group plans expanded bylaws and monthly outings. Laura Priddy announced the four ball at Inks on Jan. 25, with February in Lilano and March at Packsaddle.
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Lillian
Highland Lakes
Packsaddle
Packsaddle Women’s Golf Association
Mary Ann Carpenter
Lee Hill
Betty Lancaster
Allie Meither
Jean McCormic
Dot Applegate
Lucille Harvey
Packsaddle Woman's Golf Association
Maxine Merchant
Sally Brandyberry
Ray T
Louise) Bevill
C. A. (Audie) Greve
Bonnie Velasco
Packsaddle Women's Golf Association
Frst
Laura Priddy
Inks
Lilano
John Landon Enrolls in Refresher Flight Course
John Landon and family are in Corpus Christi this week for a flight instructor recertification and refresher course. His mother Mrs. John Landon Sr. of Menard has stayed in Lolano with relatives during their absence.
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John Landon
Corpus Christi
John Landon, Sr
Menard
Lolano
Kingsland C of C Banquet Planned
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce plans its annual installation banquet for February 5 at the Highland Lakes Recreation Association center with Frank Driskill as guest speaker after completing a University of Texas public relations course. Joe Cox leads as president with Dan Laughter and David Boon as officers, new directors named, and a campaign to enroll all local firms in Kingsland trade area.
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Versity of Texas
Kingsland
Highland Lakes Recreation Association
General Chamber of Commerce
Joe Cox
Chamber
Homer Richardson
Cox
Stein Lumber Company
Dan Laughter
River Oaks Lodge
David Boon
Charles Shimp
M. K. Oats
Ray Berry
Gordon Johnson
N. A. McCaleb
Don Liscom
Chamber of Commerce
Holy Land Topic At Mission School
Father Anthony Goosens led the ecumenical School of Missions session at the Methodist Fellowship Hall on January 23. He shared a travelogue of the Holy Land, stressing humility and faith for pilgrims, with color slides on Christ’s life. A Holy Land meal preceded the program.
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Anthony Goosens
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Ecumenical School of Missions
Holy Land
Christ
Mary
George Boswell
Miles Buttery
Ethel Moss
Esther Dalhau
School of Missions
Bolivia
Albert Marubia
Austin
Llano Junior Stock Show sells record stock at 1972 sale
The 81 buyers at the 1972 Llano County Junior Livestock Show paid a record 14805 dollars for stock sold by 90 youth 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Phil Wagner was sales secretary treasurer and Joe Duncan auctioneer with Kim Barker assisting. top buyers included Highland Lakes National Bank and Moore State Bank of Lisno among many local firms and individuals.
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Llano County
FFA
Phil Wagner
Joe Duncan
Kim Barker
Cherokee
Highland Lakes National Bank of Kingsland
Moore State Bank of
Pearl Beer
Phil-Tex Archery Humble Oil
James Thiers
Corky Virdell
Village Pharmacy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wahoo Machinery
M. J. Wootun
West Fund Store
Drace Williams
Ty. EL Ciendennen
Jim Watkins
Jill Watkins
Waldrope Funeral Home
Jack Watkins
Mack Yates
Llano Cagers Begin Second Round at San Saba
Llano high school boys and girls teams travel to San Saba for district play after defeating Junction. Randall led Marble Falls with 17 points as Llano and Jackettes alike posted wins. boys B and A teams and girls also won.
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Llano
San Saba
Marble Falls
Llano Boys
Mustangs
Jackets
Randall
Marbie Falls
Simpson
Virdell
Ruscher
Hopf
Kassel
Tomlinson
Liana
Jackettes
Banner
Hilton Rabb
Jelie
Junction
Joe Simpson
Mark Virdell
Steve Turner
Leland Kassell
Jett Hopf
Otto Rusche
Liano Boys
Liano
Stano
Teresa Holloway
Jacket
TOPS Club Notes Second Anniversary in Llano
The Bluebonnet TOPS Club marked two years in Llano with a short meeting and salad supper. The group organized January 1970 with 26 charter members, now 26 active. once as high as 60. Jewel Miller named Queen of the Week, Etta McPherson Queen of the Month. 14 percent loss and 164 pound gain reported. One visitor and one new member attended.
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Bluebonnet Tops Club
Llano
TOPS
Jewel Miller
Etta McPherson
Palio Sale at Liano Livestock Auction Posts Mixed calf market
At Liano Livestock Auction Company on Tuesday stocker calves sold strong with heifers leading gains while yearlings and feeders remained steady. Slaughter cows and bulls stayed steady and very active. stocker cows scarce. Prices shown for various weight classes and listed consignors across Willow City Castell Field Creek and surrounding areas.
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Liano Livestock Auction Company
Richard Hohmann
Willow City
Walter L. Wallis
Liano
Jess Johnson
D. Trammell
Leon Welgehausen
Grote
Castell
Brink Brangas
Pha
John Pearson
Liang
von Simpson
Field Creek
F. J. Evers
Hard Job Pick a Day to Quit Smoking
The American Cancer Society notes quitting smoking is difficult but can save lives from lung cancer. Regular dental exams detect oral cancer early, and yearly physicals serve as safeguards. The society urges all women to have Pap tests to prevent uterine cancer.
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American Cancer Society
The
America
Mathers' March Nets Over $575
The annual Mothers March sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha raised 570.74 with many volunteers aiding rural and city areas. City and ESA volunteers listed include Mines, W. R. Robinson, Lola Mae Phillips, Mmes. Nelson Dahl, Annie W. Smith, Jim Fowler, and many more with youth participants contributing as well. A Cancer Society message urges daddies to get an annual checkup for family health.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Mines
W. R. Robinson
Les Inman
Orville Buttery
Mada Stewart
John Homerstad
Gordon Donop, Jr
Murray Ellis
O. W. Rusche
Lola Mae Phillips
A. C. Wessels
James Fowler
Wilbur Grell
Henry Buttery
Roy Hallmark
Weldon — Seeliger
Robert Kassell
Harry Miller
Mmes
Nelson Dahl
Alvin Hopson
Annie W. Smith
Thaxter Nixon
Glen Rhodes
Arthur Lee Simpson
R. L. Adams, Jr
Clayton Doss
Doug Gillow
Winnie Mae West
Florence Reed
Don Vierus
Lee Roy Strayhorn
Gale Ligon
Norman Livingston
Cliff Martin
Heston McBride
Clvis Osbourn
Fred Osebourn
Sam Rabb
Herman Raesener
Jerry Ratliff
Dan Sagebiel
J. L. Sawyer
E. R. Seidensticker
Nolan Talley, Jr
Corky Wirdell
Clarence Wilson
Raymond Winkel
M. J. Wootan
For Sale Registered Bulls by Mrs Ray Martin and C R Martin
Polled and horned bulls offered for sale contact Mrs Ray Martin or C R Martin phone numbers 247 5377 or 247 4811 sale notice appears in local ad section.
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Ray Martin
C. R. Martin
Card of Thanks for Mallie Boatright loss
The family of Mrs. Mallie Boatright expresses deep gratitude for comfort sympathy and acts of kindness shown during their loss. They thank friends for food flowers cards and thoughtful gestures.
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Mallie Boatright
Winter Winds Drive Up Home Heating Bills
Wind chill from 20 mph winds can feel like 25 below while 40 mph gusts push perceived temps to minus 37. Wind increases heat loss, boosting fuel use. Storm windows and weather stripping help, but experts warn attics are highly vulnerable to wind driven chill under shingles.
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W. R. Grace & Co
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the News Corral
Pontotoc
Ben Polk
Phil Kanerill
Kerrville
Roy Armes
Llanoans
Highland Lakes Recreation Club
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
Frank Driskill
Mission School
LHS
Palio
Mathers
Nets
American Cancer Societ
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