Llano County Faces Cut In School Lands Apportionment
Llano County faces a reduction in state school land funds for education as amended taxation on school lands reduces lease income. The county school board will set the rate after new apportionment figures, with oil lease proceeds mainly supporting permanent needs like building new schools. The state apportionment may rise, potentially restoring local funds.
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Llano County
County School Board
Austin
Mthough
Revival Meeting Closes at Llano Methodist Church
The Loue Atkins Memorial Methodist Church revival in Llano ends after two weeks of strong interest and sermons by Rev. Smith. Seven joined the church, including Art and Mrs. Kaderli, Clarence and Louise Ratliff, Charles James Moss, Mrs. Willie Kaderli, and Wilkie Kaderli. Evangelist and wife depart for Lytton Springs to begin another meeting. Jack Adams visits Llano for the Fourth with his wife, joined by Miss Annie Laurie Carter of Gunter.
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Loue Atkins Memorial ‘Methodist Church
Ame
Llano'seople
Llano
Hi Church
Art
Author Kaderli
Fredericksburg
Clarence
Louise Ratliff
Charles Jalmes Moss
Willie Kaderli
Wilkie Kaderli
Lytton Springs
Ney
Jack Adams
Liana Lastaturday
Bia Wifs
L. Brown
Mr. Adams
Annie Laurie ‘Artar
Gunter
Ira. Adams
Fourth of July Celebration at Llano Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Fourth of July celebration at Enchanted Rock near Llano organized by the American Legion. The day featured a barbecue, music by the Llano band, and a speech by Carl Runge of Mason. Llano defeated Mason 3 to 1 in a baseball game. awards were given in ring and barrel contests. Many visitors registered from across Texas, including Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and Galveston, signaling growing popularity for Enchanted Rock as a regional resort.
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Llano
American Legion
Liano
Carl Runge
Mason
Rufus Deats, Jr
Allen S. Johnson
Allen Peterson
Werner Raper
Pat Marschall
Legion Boys
Rock
H. G. Wallace
W. H. Wallace
W. C. Wallace
C. M. Wallace
M. D. Buster
Chas
L. Wallace
James Lubbering
Chas. W. Marz
R. A. Rehberg
Willie Johnson
Frida Hegemann
Alvina Frick
Jewel Martin
R. Percy Waring
PB. Robertson
Edna Martin
Rose
Edna Hill
Bessie May
Angie Weibling
San Antonio
T. A. Pophanken
New Elm
Emma Hodges
Bandera
J. W. Wallace
J. W. Wallace, Jr
Addie Wallace
W. Richardson
Harold Nivans
Fort Worth
C. A. Grisbreck
Saint Louis
Geo. Zeiss, Jr
Brenham
Extimett Pophanken
Orr Elected Trustee at Large and Board Chairman
The County Board of School Trustees met at Judge Moore's office to elect W R Orr of this place as trustee at large and as chairman. He replaces T W Levy. Other members named include W B Cullins, Fired Templeton, H M Smith, and J Z Tommy. The board plans an August meeting to finalize district trustees and apportionment.
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County Board of School Trustees
Mr. Orr
T. W. Levy
Atste
W. B. Cullins
Ona
Templeton
H. M. Smith
J. 2. Tommy
Traffic Ordinance No. 111 Published For City of Liano
City Council recently passed traffic regulations for Liano. Officers will enforce the new laws and fines will be imposed for violations. The changes aim to reduce trouble for drivers within the corporate limits.
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Liano
GIN BUILDING COMPLETED READY FOR MACHINERY
The Llano Gin Company joins the frontier gins with a new building by S C Inman. Machinery will be installed quickly with electrical power and the latest equipment. The plant aims to start ginning before the season opens, offering high grade staple for patrons.
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S.C. Inman
Llano Gin Company
Asp
Railroad Relief Helpers Stand By Mississippi Flood Aid
In a flood emergency along the Mississippi River Valley the railroads and relief agencies are praised for their cooperation. The Red Cross credits transportation lines for moving supplies refugees and personnel, enabling effective disaster relief and support to the public.
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Mississippi River
Red Cross
Smathers and Buchanan Married at Local Parsonage
Fel ton Smathers and Belle Buchanan quietly wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. P. M. Murphy officiating. The couple, well known in the county, after the ceremony drove to San Antonio and other points on their bridal tour and will reside on the Buchanan ranch.
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Felton Smathers
Belle Buchanan
Bapthat Parsonage
P. M. ‘Murphy
Thia
Uying
S. H. Buchsnan
L&kno
Smathers
Valley Spring
Buchanan
San Antonio
Buchaseu Ranch
Mrs. Smathers
Revival at Oatman Creek Begins July 14
A revival meeting starts Thursday night July 14 at the Oatman Creek Baptist Church. Rev. W L Tubbs of Grapeland Texas will preach each of the eight days. The public is invited to attend and a warm welcome awaits all who come.
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Oatman Creek
Oatman’ Creek Baptist Church
W.L. Tubbs
Grapeland
Texas
Pastor and Wife Plan Four Week Trip to New York
Rev P M Murphy and his wife will depart Monday for New York City to visit his son Paul B Murphy and family. The son, employed by Western Five Transportation Company, sent funds covering all travel and expenses. They plan a four week vacation with approval of the trip.
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P. M. Murphy
New York City
Paul B. Murphy
Murphy
Nu Ts Son
Western Fivetrical Company
Cresswell Died in California After Long Illness
Mrs. W B Haynie received a telegram from sister Mrs H F Cresswell stating that H F Cresswell died after a lengthy illness in Los Angeles. He leaves a wife and three sons all of whom live there. Sisters Mrs O G Porter and Mrs Joe Kerr of Sanderson arrived to visit but learned of his serious condition. Clara Robinson before marriage, Mrs Cresswell had many friends here who will mourn his death.
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W. B. Haynie
H. F. Cresswell
Ulleroven
Liano
O. G. Porter
Joe Kerr
Sanderson
Cresswell
Los Angeles
Cragswell
Clara Robinson
California
Boys Club Judges In Contests Here This Week
Mason county agent I Marachall assists H C Robinson in judging the Boys Club contest at Isiah Robinson place near Llano. About twenty boys compete in livestock and grain judging for a free trip to A and M College. Winners to be announced today with a barbecue lunch for competitors and Llano Chamber of Commerce directors. The trip is funded by the Llano Chamber and Southern Pacific lines, tying to the Farmers Short Course at College Station.
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I. Marachall
Mason County
Llano
H. c. Robinson
A. and M. College
College Station
Llano Boy Appears on UT Honor Roll
Dean Benedict released spring term honor roll figures from the State University with Bill Watkins listed among 255 names. Watkins, son of Mrs. H. Watkins, is currently in summer school and pursuing advanced courses, noted for his strong high school record.
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H. ¥. Benedict
State University
Daily Texan
Bill Watkins
H. Watkins
Bill
Llano Grads Celebrate Three Day Fourth of July Event
Llano hosts three day celebration with a crowd near ten thousand on the final day Wednesday. Races headline the program and W. J. Moore horses win several events. Visitors include Imogene Foreman Belton and families from Marlin Kennedy and Lenison.
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Llano
Brady
W. J. Moore
Questionnaires Gauge Llano Hotel Proposition Reaction
A survey by Jas C Trontla in Llano collected business leaders responses on a proposed hotel. Most favor a new hotel with 30 to 70 rooms and costs from 59000 to above 200000 dollars. Financing concerns and location preferences are noted, with final results pending survey completion.
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Jas. C. Trontla
Llano
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Local leaders urge irrigation rights over Colorado dam plans
H Barka of the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce and Ross, a Brownwood engineer, toured Liano with Luncheon Club members to promote irrigation. They discussed state water board permits that would block Brownwood Bayou dam plans and cited pravour contracts, urging a law to prioritize irrigation rights over dam construction.
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H. Barka
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Pecan
Ross
Brownwood
Pecan Bayou
State Board of Water Engineers
Colorado
Bayon
Atgra Water
Marking Off Streets For New Parking Regulations
Front Martin, city street worker, marks parking spaces and lays out a concrete walkway around the court square. He uses white wood at forty two degree angles to guide drivers, then will mark curbs along streets under the new traffic rules enforcement.
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Front Martin
San Saba Fair Offers $100 Attendance Prize
San Saba County Fair officials announce a $100 prize for the chamber with the largest attendance at the gate during the August 10 to 16 event. A gate record will be kept and checked after closing to determine the winner. Llano is urged to compete with strong attendance.
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San Saba Coun
Ta Chamber of Commerce
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