Inks Lake Village Secures Road Bond for Improvements
Inks Lake Village residents win Llano County Road District No. 1 with an August 14 bond election to fund 25,000 in road upgrades for 26 homes. Engineer G I Marsh and Earl Edgley led the effort, targeting 2.3 miles of main roads with washout protections and curb work.
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Inks Lake Villages
Inks Lake Village
Llano County
Inks Lake
G.I. Marsh
Earl Edgley
Llano County Road District No. 1
Marsh
G.E. Marsh
Moore Johanson
Llano
Elliott
Clendennan
Williams
Scott
Lee McDonald
Miles man dies in two car crash on State Highway 29
Luther Saylors age 61 of Miles died after a collision on State Highway 29 east of Llano. Chism of Littlefield was charged with negligent homicide and bond set at 1000. Graveside services were held in Balnger with local arrangements by Clements Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Leona and two daughters.
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Luther Saylors
Miles
Llano Memorial Hospital
Llano
Granite Hills
Hereford Ranch
Llano County
Gale Ligon
Iven M. Bode
Terry Keith Chism
Littlefield
Moore Johanson
Saylors
Evergreen Cemetery
Ballinger
Clements Funeral Home
Burnet
Leona Saylors
Luther Parker
Linda Krratz
Dallas
Peoples Assets Top Four Million In Savings and Loan
Assets of the Peoples Savings and Loan Association surpassed 4 million dollars as of June 30, announced manager John Sanders. The TX Carmel firm opened less than two years ago, founded by Central Texans. Henry Buttery of Liano serves as president and Dr HJ Hoerster of Liano as board chairman. Total assets include 3,938,515 mortgages 318,856 other loans 266,951 cash on hand and in banks 7,648 furniture fixtures and equipment and 142,120 other assets. Liabilities show 3,410,361 48 in saving accounts 37,992 deferred income 130,480 other liabilities and 495,257 capital reserve and surplus.
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People's Savings and Loan Association
John Sanders
Henry Buttery
Liano
HJ. Hoerster
Llano Little League Tournament Planned for Late July
The Llano Little League tournament is being planned for the week of July 26 through 31. James Beesley, league president, says invitations have been extended to neighboring towns and the schedule will be published later.
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Llano
James Beesley
Llano Area July Event Calendar Highlights
Calendar of events for Llano area listing meetings and activities from July 8 to July 15. Includes Chamber of Commerce directors meetings Kingsland Lions Club and Masons gatherings, Harvest House luncheons, golf outings, library board and school board meetings, and festival related conventions in Houston.
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Llano
Llano Lions Club
Masons
Kingsland HD
Friendship House
Social Security
Highland Lakes Recreation Association
Better Way
Harvest House
Future Farmers State Convention
Houston
Library Board
Valley Spring
Kingsland
Club Llano Reopens as Western Restaurant under Jones
James A. Jones announced the former Club Llano is now the Western Restaurant opening Monday night under his management. The venue will operate daily 5 PM to 11 30 PM and Jones thanked Mrs. Ruby Derby for her assistance in the transition.
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Club Llano
James A. Jones
Ruby Derby
Jones
Ashley Horses Win At Ruidoso Brady Jubilee Victory
Two thoroughbreds bred by Carlos Ashley and raised in Llano claim wins during the July Fourth weekend. Djeddah Man, a six year old gelding, secures his twelfth win at Ruidosa Downs New Mexico. Flag Creek, a two year old filly, captures the Buck Richards Futurity at the Brady Jubilee as Llano fans cheer exuberantly.
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Carlos Ashley
Llano
Djeddah Man
Ruidosa Downs
New Mexico
Flag Creek
Buck Richards
Austin Girl Wins Miss HSTA Title
Emergency stock feed time extended to September 30 due to drought. Homer Goulden, county executive ASC director, announced the extension for grazing and conservation practice land. Assistance under the emergency livestock feed program also extended with changes to forms and eligibility criteria.
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Homer Goulden
ASC
Sunday Rites Held For Dr. G. L. Gray
Funeral services for Dr. G L Gray 88 were held at Waldrope Funeral Home with Rev Lawrence Sellars officiating. Burial followed in Gray Cemetery Cherokee after a long illness. Gray born September 11 1882 in San Saba County practiced medicine in San Saba Llano and nearby counties for over fifty years retiring in 1962.
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G.L. Gray
Waldrope
Lawrence Sellars
Gray Cemetery
Cherokee
Gray
Llano
San Saba County
George Jackson Gray
San Saba
Ford Prep School
Austin
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago
Mayo Clinic
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Llano Counties
Belle Laning Wins First Runner-Up in Miss HLTA Pageant
Miss Highland Lakes Universe 1960 Patricia Carter of Austin won the title at Kingsland. The 19 year old Southwest Texas State University student will compete in Miss Texas Universe next spring. Llano County entrants included Belle Laning as first runner-up and Jeanie Jenkins as second runner-up also named Miss Playsuit. other locals and awardees touched on Miss Photogenic and Miss Amity with several runners up and a Tiny Tot pageant winner.
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Highland Lakes
Patricia Carter
Center
Austin
Belle Laning
Llano
Jeanie Jenkins
Kingsland
Carter
Richard F. Carter
Southwest Texas State University
Robert Kassell
Sue Ann Pierce
W.C. Pierce
Donna Corns
Robert Corns
Janice Grove
Jack Reynolds
Lampasas
Celeste Haiduk
Tiny Tot
Housing grant supports nine Texas counties
Congressmen Omar Burleson announced a $91,500 OEO Mobilization of Resources grant to Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. for a 24 month program aiding low income residents. The focus is on mobilizing resources to address housing problems with emphasis on low cost and low rent housing across Williamson, Burnet, Bastrop, Lee, Fayette, Caldwell, Hayes, Blanco and Llano counties.
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Washington, D.C
Omar Burleson
OEO
Williamson-Burnet
Scott to Lead Drum Major Camp at Texas A&M Kingsville
Lane Scott of Llano high school directs the 21st Twirling and Drum Major Camp at Texas A&M University Kingsville July 11 through 16. Camp director Dr. Joe Bellamah announced staff including Tom Rhodes as assistant director and Linda Dannelley as head twirling instructor. Others include Debbie Porter, Frances Malek, Lynn Kohlenberg, and Karen Tickle. Tuition with room and board is 45 dollars, 10 dollar deposit required. A marching band clinic for directors and students runs July 21 to 24.
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Lane Scott
Llano
Texas A&m University
Kingsville
Joe Bellamah
Tom C. Rhodes
Fredericksburg High School
Linda Dannelley
San Marcos
Debbie Porter
University of Texas
Frances Malek
Robstown
Lynn Kohlenberg
New Brannnfels
Karen Tickle
Bellamah
Miss HLTA to Be Presented Friday
The Highland Lakes Tourist Association will present Miss Patricia Carter of Austin at its board meeting at the Highlander Inn Burnet on Friday July 9 at noon. Two prize presentations are planned and the Miss Highland Lakes pageant details will be on the agenda.
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Highland Lakes
Particia Carter
Austin
Highland Lakes Tourist Association Board of Directors
Highlander Inn
Burnet Frieday
Chamber of Commerce
Strays Visit Barnet as Daughter Undergoes Surgery
Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Stray and their daughter Mrs Willard Dearing of Kenedy traveled to Barnet where the daughter underwent surgery Tuesday.
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Lee Roy Stray
Barnet
Willard Dearing
Kenedy
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