Mrs Don Waldrope and Donna in Houston for minor surgery
Mrs Don Waldrope travels with Donna to Houston where Donna underwent a minor surgical procedure.
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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1965
Page
3
Mrs Don Waldrope travels with Donna to Houston where Donna underwent a minor surgical procedure.
Llano recorded a cool June 1965 with only two days reaching 99 degrees and an average June maximum under 91. The June 6 high was 73 while late June brought no rain and water use peaked at 1,106,000 gallons. Official rain for June totaled 1.03 inches with six month total 14.65 inches.
Harold Murchison wed via license while Mrs. LaVerne Millorn obtains marriage papers. George Franklin of New York City plans a summer visit to his mother Mrs. P. W. P. Franklin and other relatives. Charlotte and Gretchen Hopson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Hopson, visit grandparents in Castell and Valley Spring as parents stay in New York City.
Llano County 4H held its annual camp at Granite Shoals Youth Center with about fifty members aged 9 to 18. Activities included swimming baseball archery horseshoes and outdoor games. Wallace Krussmann Texas Extension Wildlife Specialist led a snakes program. Family night featured a barbecue and an outstanding program.
The Zerms enjoyed a Colorado style trip from Kingslanders to Quebec City. They toured Plymouth and the Smithsonian in Washington and marveled at the Blue Ridge and Cumberland Mountains. Alfred caught a fifteen pound catfish on his trot line and Mrs Zerm praised American heritage, while fondly liking flat lands.
The Rev and Mrs A R Vetters hosted a social hour at the Methodist Church Parlor on June 23 after choir rehearsal. Angel food cake and punch were served as social guests, including the new minister Rev Orion N Lewis and his family, who joined the choir.
Look Who's Here: Mr and Mrs Brian Baker welcome daughter Anne Couverneur born June 28 at Liano Memorial Hospital, joined by three siblings. Mr and Mrs Pete Carl announce daughter DeAdra Sharlene born June 28, mother née Violet Halliburton. Mr and Mrs James W Stanéell of Buchanan Dam welcome son Paul Allen born June 16.
A quatrain urges choosing a book with care when time spent with a friend is like selecting a book. It counsels wise discretion in friendship as in reading.
President Lyndon B. Johnson spent three days over the weekend at Lake LBJ in his namesake retreat. He flew to Washington Sunday after addressing the United Nations in San Francisco and a morning at his ranch. The party included KTBC general manager Jesse Kellam and Austin residents Homer Thornberry and family. Thornberry had been nominated to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Three day opening of the Highland Lakes Shopping Center awarded many gifts. Gerald Huff of Brady won one $1500 value lot from Nob Hill and Mrs. Earl Stubbs of Georgetown won a $1595 lot from Nob Hill. Kingsland Department Store distributed nine gifts including shoes and dresses to local residents. Savings accounts and small cash prizes were given by several local businesses to residents from San Antonio to Sweetwater and Temple. Clin t N Curl Beauty Salon awarded a shampoo and hair set to Hester Branson.
William Thomas Renick age 88 died in Llano hospital June 29 after lingering illness. Funeral June 30 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bertram with Rev. Pugh Walter Sanders officiating. Burial at Hopewell Cemetery Bertram directed by Waldrope Funeral. Survived by two daughters, two sisters, one brother, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, and a great great grandson. Pallbearers named.
Mr and Mrs Q John Sampley returned from Brenham where they attended the funeral of his older brother Day Sampley on Tuesday. Mrs Philip Graham and several others visited in Lufkin last week and attended a church camp meeting there.
The Llano County Farm Bureau will sponsor a county queen contest in late July or early August. Applicants must be daughters or sisters of Farm Bureau members who earn at least one percent of their income from agriculture, be unmarried, and 16 to 21 years old. Contact Mrs. Bode at 247-5900 for details.
Llano Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules the fourth annual Jaycee Rodeo for July 30 31 at the Llano County Community Center arena. Jerry Butler named general chairman. Friday night restricted to Llano County entrants. Saturday open to all under 20. Proceeds fund the Llano County Junior Livestock Show in January.
Barney's Sweet Shop at the Highland Lakes Shopping Center handed out prizes last weekend to celebrate the opening. Winners include Bill McLean who won a pie, Mrs F M Austin and Charles Bowen with turnovers, and Robert McCall of Lone Grove won the doughnuts. Mrs Barnett's bakery offers home baked goods.
The new shopping center hosts a three day celebration with prizes and entertainment. A second opening nearby at the Weise Industrial Building houses Mastercraft Tile and other businesses. Highland Lakes National Bank announces 4 percent savings on savings accounts with checking, safety deposit boxes, and drive in banking. The success prompts plans for more celebrations next year. Weekend guests Mr and Mrs R F Able of Luling visit Mr and Mrs Roy Barry.
Two piece sectional sofa in excellent condition 35 dollars cone large chair 10 dollars contact Mrs A Mayes 1106 Ford Street 32 2p Pupils for private swimming lessons phone David Russel 247 5106 247 4101 heartfelt thanks from the family of Mrs Lyte Key and Mrs Raymond Byfield after travel and condolences from Dr Hoerster hospital staff and Waldrope Funeral Home long vacation in Miles City Montana with son in law and daughter Frank Fly and family
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