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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
5
An IP meeting is planned for Friday night July 16 at Tow Valley for the initial service of ig camp meeting. W. A. Stark will lead the music and both leaders are well known in the region, with Tow Valley long noted for hosting fine gatherings and hospitality.
The corner stone for the new Methodist church will be laid during the first week of August by the Llano Masonic Lodge. Brick work began Tuesday and walls will rise soon. the contractor aims to complete the building by mid November as contracted.
Congressman Thomas Blanton will address voters here tomorrow night to support his candidacy for re election. The News repeats the reminder to those who may wish to hear Mr Blanton discuss his bid for the office he currently holds.
A large delegation from San Saba visited Llano on Monday for the American Legion event. The band helped provide music in the morning while residents mingled with attendees and promoted the upcoming county fair. Many visitors stayed for the evening dance.
A twenty foot century plant at H. C. Roth's Llano residence is in bloom, a rare event said to occur once a hundred years. locals note it has stood for years and this is the first time Mrs. Roth recalls seeing it flower, though legends claim the plant dies after blooming.
A large fire at Richard Ratliff’s ranch home in Oxford Sunday night destroyed his barn and contents including farm equipment a truck and feed. The blaze was discovered near midnight but had already gained headway, leaving only ashes.
Geo Christian delivered a pro Moody speech at the American Legion event in Fredericksburg, praising Moody while attacking Ferguson era misconduct and textbook contracts. Alfred Petsch introduced Christian, who urged support for Moody in the governor race and drew a large crowd.
Llano residents will attend a Methodist Missionary Society production titled Come Out of the Kitchen at the high school auditorium Friday night. Local talent under Clive Dunaway has prepared a comedy noted as among the best, promising engaging entertainment for all.
W H Farria from the Colorado section visited town on business Tuesday and said crops appeared fine though a general rain would be welcome at present. nothing was severely suffering yet.
The St John s Lutheran church under construction since April 23 will be dedicated Sunday July 11 in German and English. Morning service at 10 30 with Rev Reed Becker preacher in German. afternoon at 2 30 with Rev M Heinrich and Reed Becker in German and English. Choir selections planned. No Llano Lutheran services next Sunday. Pastor H M WENDT.
Llano County Democratic Executive Committee calls primary precinct conventions at 2 p m July 24 1926 to elect delegates to the county convention July 31 1926 in Llano to choose delegates to the State and district conventions and to conduct other business. Signed by W Ilburn Oatman Chairman July 6 1926 Llano Texas.
County agent Robinson warns honeydew aphids threaten melon and cucumber vines this year. Effective control uses nicotine dust or nicotine sulphate spray, applied on hot days with a sheet cover to trap gas and kill the aphids within about a minute, ensuring thorough undersides of leaves.
Charles Milton Darnell from Austin visited his mother Mrs Ona Darnall this week. Pastor and Mrs Z B Dally departed Tuesday for Bellon to attend the encampment of the Christian brother hood and expect to return tomorrow.
Llano Chamber of Commerce directors met Tuesday night discussing town and county welfare. An appropriation funded band maintenance through August and a $100 grant to the State Park Commission to clear underbrush and prepare a ditch for a future air field landing site. W J Moore reported on West Texas exhibit plans at the Philadelphia world fair with expectations of 150 000 visitors and inquiries about West Texas. Action on other items was postponed to the next meeting. Directors praised progress in farm fortification across the county.
Sihon Love Smith died at his home on Thursday morning July first after a night illness. Born October 21 1899 he lived in the area all his life and married Miss Zola May Grisham on May 28 1924 leaving a wife and one child. Interment was at Walnut Creek cemetery near ten o clock Saturday in a service led by Rev J H Clark with local pastors in attendance.
Grady Faubion Llano Chamber of Commerce secretary received a letter from Thornbred Cotton Breeding Industries of San Angelo indicating they plan to visit Llano to promote long staple cotton. They asked about a suitable landing field and will confirm itinerary after planning. Allan Newsom and wife left Sunday for a Rio Grande Valley vacation via San Antonio, visiting son Frank at Fort Sam Houston. they expect to return to Llano next Sunday.
A Monday Fourth of July event on the picnic grounds above town by the American Legion drew a large cross section of county residents and visitors. The morning program featured political addresses by Geo. Christian for Dan Moody and Judge J. R. Smith of Burnet. After a lengthy lunch period, afternoon contests included an automobile barrel race won by Dan Hackworth in 34 seconds, a first place in automobile tournament by Bob Johnson, and a pig race won by Jerrel Fry. Mason defeated local players 9 to 2 in a ball game, followed by a large dance at the Rainier cotton platform attracting many from other towns. The Legion reported strong financial support offsetting promotion costs.
The Castell Sunday School picnic at Castell Tourist Park drew broad county participation and was deemed a fine success. A new piano for the church was highlighted as a recent purchase. The event featured class recitations, a basket lunch, and afternoon talks by locals, largely political, earning praise as one of the nicest public gatherings this year.
The county records show 1138 cars and 91 trucks registered to date this year in Limo county. Through July 1, 17 additional cars have been enrolled at the county courthouse, reflecting steady growth in motor property values and business. Attorney Carl Runge of Mason visited Llane on legal business and Musgan plans a large July 13 and 14 celebration, urging district residents to attend the two days of festivities.
County Chairman Wilburn Oatman has filed the copy for Democratic primary ballots to be used in Llano County on July 24. Voters absent on election day may vote early by visiting the County Clerk J. T. Hallford, who outlines the early voting procedure and identification requirements.
Farmers and families from South and Southwest Texas will camp at the Medina Hereford Ranch for a three day Extension Service short course. A practical program includes events for men women boys and girls with a late evening pitching tournament. County Agent Robinson can provide details and directions from San Antonio.
The town marked the Fourth of July with a Legion celebration and visits to other towns or camping on the Llano river. Stores were largely closed and business was slow. Miss Lucille Menning, who had been visiting in Nizon and San Antonio, returned home Monday.
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