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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
6
Llano County Chamber of Commerce directors approved Aged Homes Inc of Fort Worth proposing a 60 bed nursing home for Llano. A site committee was named to locate a suitable tract, with a meeting planned for next Monday to finalize the site. The group also invited postmasters to the April 6 7 convention and agreed to provide identification buttons.
Admittances include William F. Keng, Mrs. Leon Tucker, W. C. Moss, Emil Holtzer, John Gray, Kenny Donop, Arthur Maddox, Arthur B. Lucas, A. A. Torren, Craig Miller. Dismissals feature Ross Beardmore, Mrs. Ernestine Forehand, Mrs. Leon Tucker and son, Emil Holtzer, Mrs. Perry Randolph, Mrs. Jimmy Smith, Kenny Donop, John A. Gulden, Miss Zella Moss. A son named Shannon Leon born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tucker on January 26. mother is Shir lene Bauman. maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bauman.
Llano postmaster J. P. Ray serves as general chairman for a 21st congressional district postmasters meeting at the Hotel Llano on Saturday and Sunday April 6 and 7. About 75 district postmasters are expected to attend following last year’s 1962 San Angelo gathering.
A Kingsland fire at the River Ranch Store underscored demand for fire protection as W D Weber estimated $1500 in damages from a wiring short. Neighbors helped move the damaged wooden structure before Llano volunteers arrived. the blaze scorched the roof and rafters. The Kingsland Lions Club has raised about $2000 toward a new fire truck to prevent further disasters.
January 31 marks the last day to pay poll taxes to become eligible to vote in 1963 elections. Mr. and Mrs. Smitty Johnson and children of Austin visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Kothmann.
Llano County and state ranchers are urged to fund a $1,000,000 push to continue the screwworm eradication program. Seven Llano representatives joined a Austin meeting where ranchers voted to reopen the drive and solicit renewed pledges. The county campaign begins February 4 with community workers, aiming to meet a multi million dollar foundation target.
Texas educator Sam B. Culpepper will speak at the Llano County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association on Monday February 4 at 7 30 pm in the Hotel Llano basement. Culpepper’s career spans classroom teaching to state education leadership. The Fort Worth Livestock Exposition awarded 16 year old Janey McBride the grand champion steer Hercules in the junior show and management reports record totals in cattle sheep and swine entries.
World War I Veterans Barracks 1575 will meet at the community center Sunday Feb 3 for installation of officers for the coming year. Commander Joe E. Rogers of Richland Springs, leader of the 21st District, will attend.
Central Texans received a short break from January’s cold. Llano’s official station logged a high of 64 degrees and a low of 36 on Wednesday morning. A light rain added 0.09 inch, bringing January’s total to 1.3 inches.
The Llano girls beat Mason 59 34 to move to 3 1 in district play tying Brady for the district crown. Gail Hopson led with 27 points while Vicki Virdell added 24 and Nancy Ihtchmann and Jeanne Ratliff each scored four. Mason’s O Donnell top scored with 20 as the Mason boys fell 60 29.
Dr. Charles Jarvis urged Llano residents to take initiative for growth during the 38th annual Llano County Chamber of Commerce banquet. He emphasized local effort, chamber participation, and assets of community identity while noting Llano must attract youth to prosper. The event recognized leaders and featured Llano County displays, student helpers, and musical offerings.
Ilal Burnett of Alpine presented Wilburn Oatman Sr. with the Knights Templar 50 year award during a Friday night ceremony in Llano. The Grand Captain General visited Llano Commandery No. 54 for its annual inspection as a supper followed the ceremony. Commander Alton Beach and Recorder Robert Kassell were noted.
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