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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1925

Page

5

Bluffton Mourns in Triple Funeral for California Accident Victims

The Bluffton community gathered in large numbers for the funeral of McDonald Casner Ian Barnett and Raymond Hargrove who died after a California accident. Relatives and friends from Lampasas Burnet and surrounding counties attended as caskets lay side by side at the cemetery and neighbors offered condolences and prayers.

Bluffton California Columus McDonald Casner Ian Barnett Raymond Hargrove Latipisas

Catholic Talks Draw Large Open Air Crowds

Large crowds gathered on the Catholic church grounds for Rev. F J Ledwig’s open air lectures on Catholicism. The talks cover loyalty to American principles and faith, with Ledwig praised as a cultured, experienced speaker noted for Navy chaplaincy WWI and roles in the American Legion. Additional lectures feature Rev J B Dwan and music enhances the outdoor sessions.

Catholic Church F. J Ledwig Otter Ledwig Chaplin American Legion of Texas J. B. Dwan Brady

Luncheon Club Enjoys Afternoon Entertainment

The Luncheon Club featured a piano solo by Miss Louise Weber readings by Mrs Tony W Levy a solo by Mrs James Laning with Miss Majorie Laning and a pillar selection by Mr Wright. Members praised the program and urged more such events.

Louise Weber Tony W. Levy James Laning Majorie Laning Wright Maenster Adda

Llano Firm Expands as Star and Durant Cars Arrive

H. A. Labranty and Elena Koy, now handling Star and Durant autos, toured Llano this week to promote the Star Garage of Liang as the local agents. The firm plans to push the new alliance with Clark, hoping rain improves conditions for sales and showings.

LLANO STAR

Llano Boom Era Figure Predicts Rapid Growth

W. T. Fields, once a Llano booster now residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, visited the town on the Bourth while river work was underway. He lamented Llano's neglected prospects, arguing the town and county should grow as fast as possible. Fields recalled his belief forty years ago that Llano would become Texas leading city.

W. T. Fields Llano Tulsu Oklahoma Sps Joe Cyan Here Llana Texas

Revival Meeting At Hickory Grove In Mason County

The News announces a revival at Hickory Grove Mason County starting Friday July 17 and running through July 26. Rav Miss Ocie Riley will deliver discourses during the services. The public is invited to attend as often as possible.

Hickory Grove Mason County Rav Ocie Riley

Wachtman Atkins Visit From Austin On Fourth

Wachtman Atkins lived in Austin and visited his mother Mrs J D Atkins on the Fourth, according to the readable fragments of an old newspaper item.

Wachtman Atking Austin Big Mother Mra J. D. Atkins

Lowe Scheonline Wedding Unites Llano Couple at Home

Albert Writey Lowe and Ida Mary Scheontitie wed Friday eight thirty at the McCoy home Rev J H Wendt officiated in a quiet ceremony. The bride, daughter of L B Kuykendall of Fairfield ND, moved here last fall with her parents and won many friends. The groom, longtime Llano resident, is a trusted Newsom's grocery head salesman. They reside at the Faulkner residence on East Main Street and receive well wishes for a peaceful future.

Wm. McCoy L. B. Kuykendall Fairfield North Dakota Ong Mr. Lowe Llano Newsom Tasy Faulkner East Main Street

Georgetown Pastor at Methodist Church Sunday

Rev. John Renfro, pastor of the First Methodist church in Georgetown, preached at the local Methodist church Sunday morning. He was accompanied by E. H. Hereford and family, with Hereford discussing prospective students for Southwestern University for next year.

John Renfro Georgetown Biuno E. H. Hereford Hereford Southwestern University

Mrs Orr Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon at Orr Home

Mrs Orr entertained the Bridge Club in her home with roses and crepe myrtle decor. High score earned ice tea glasses by Mrs B H Qualls, consolation by Mrs Charles Wallace, and cut prize to Mrs M D Cody.

W. R. Orr Rosas B. H. Qualls Chas. Wallace M. D. Cody Ca Coursa iMesdames M. D. Cody Gainesville Florida Harold Nevina Austin F. C. Lunmm Leslie Brown Stater Duncan W. B. Collins G. L. Gray Od Moore Ray Mass W. H. Wallace Chas Wallace BR. H. Qualls Miss Heulen Rosey Houston

Sudan Wilkes and W W Watkins Visit Hospitalized General

Sudan Wilkes and W W Watkins traveled to Austin on Sunday to see Gen M Watkins who remains in the hospital but is improving. He is expected to return to Llano in the next few days.

Sudan Wilkes W. W. Watkins Austin Gen. M. Watkins Llano

Wallace families to visit relatives in San Antonio

W H Wallace and family Claud Wallace and family Mrs starell Nev ins and children and Mrs WO Wallace will leave this morning for San Antonio where they will visit at Chas Wallace's home and meet other relatives and friends.

W. H. Wallace Claud Wallace Starell Nevins WO. Wallace San Antonio Chas, Wallace

Lockharts Visit Llano With Cone Family

Frank Lockhart and family from Lorena arrived in Llano for a visit with Mrs. Lockhart's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cone. Mr. Lockhart returned home Sunday. his wife and sons will stay in Llano for some time.

Frank Lockhart Lorena Llano Mra. Lockhart Mra J. A. Cone Mr. Lockhart

Jim Crownover Wins Automobile Tournament at Picnic Grounds

Jim Crownover takes first place in the automobile tournament with ten rings from four of twelve possible. Allen Johnson finishes second, while Allen Peterson and Billy Millhern tie for third after three runs per contestant and varied scores.

Jim Crownover Allen Peterson Slater Duncan Get Roy B. Fuks Dan Hunckworth Wid Hardin He Jin Craymover A. M. Townsend Allan Fatinson Bu Betlemy Willbarn EUG Brat York Ruttitt LORD Gf Bewis James Stotts Gual Daummner Kendrick Sinky Smith Jim Crown Allen Johnson Bfamny Millhern Henry Wilhern

Lewis Porg h wedding at Judge Moone residence

Lewis and Moore unite in marriage at Judge A B Moone home last Saturday night. The ceremony was simple with friends and relatives attending. The couple, longtime residents of the county, receive warm wishes for a happy future.

A.B Moone Robert L. Lewis Seret Marricage Pudg - Moore Tie Ran

Family visits mark Fourth of July celebration

Grady Faubion and family traveled from Marbla Falla to enjoy Independence Day and visit relatives and friends. They returned to ti tin Qonte Sumlay by evening. John Atking also spent the week visiting relatives in Liano for the Fourth festivities.

Grady Faubion Marbla Falla Ti Tin Qonte John Atking Liano

Cotton Fertilizer Trial At Local Farm Exhibited

Cotton stalks from Will Talley and Marion Oweng's farm were shown at Moore State Bank. Three samples from the same field tested with no fertilizer, some fertilizer, and heavy fertilizer produced progressively larger stalks and more fruit. The pair argue fertilizer pays and urges farmers to consider it to improve yields.

Wat Tateley Moore State Bank Will Talley Marion Oweng

Passing of Mrs Lola Bird in Frederickshire Hospital

Obituary notes the death of Mrs Lola Vae Bird wife of Flay Bird and mother of Armon Galaex Bird. Born October 9 1906 in Willowaty she died June 1925 after an appendix operation in Frederickshire hospital. Funeral held July first at Oxford cemetery with Rev St Pope and Ray J Billings officiating. Family sorrow and church prayers accompany the service as mourners reflect on her life.

Mike Lola Vae Bird Flay Bird J. A. Garratt News Willowaty Frederickshire Hoapital Bly 4 Alle Play Bird Lappy Uuion Armon Galaex Bird Oxford St. Pope Cutifornia Ray J. Billings Predericksburg Deiating Busbar Humegell Jesus Lala Treasere Lot de Stain Heaven Ul Sen Lola Tna

Party Guests Visit Falls Creek and Nearby Towns

A party led by M G Wilkus and wife T J Watkins with several companions visited Falls Creek last Sunday afternoon. They joined supper hosted by Mrs Wautkina and attended the Tow Congom that night before returning. It mentions other local visits and a camping party on the Shing river with Rev Wendt reachable by telephone.

Falls Creek M. G. Wilkus T. J. Watkins Vern Bigesis Marie Tataie RB. Pfeiffer Bastrop Dorothy Belke Wilkes Brownlea Hyfield W. B. Collins Pally Track Wautkina Mr. Preiffer Wendt Castall Rev. Wendt Mr. Grenwelige

Coffes Watkina Vacation Visit Recorded at Temple Loft

Coffes Watkina is noted to be working at the Loft and White Sanitarium in Temple during his vacation months and visited homefolks and friends in Liano on the Fourth.

Coffes Watkina Loft& White Sanitarium Temple Liano

Legion Fourth of July Celebration At Llano Landmark Event

The American Legion held a successful Fourth of July celebration at the Ricne grounds despite hot dusty weather. Attendees from across the county and Mason County filled the crowd with a barbecue served at noon and a busy afternoon of auto tournaments barrel rides and baseball games. Burnet beat Innes five to two in a closely contested baseball game and a large dance on the Ratner cotton platform capped the day with high attendance and satisfaction from participants.

Valley Sprine Llano News Valley Spring Llano San Fernando Crty American Legion Ric Ne Mason County Burnet Innes Ant Iia Legion

McMorgan and Co Secures Two Additional Large Contracts

McMorgan and Co secures two more large contracts from M Morgan and Conny for the Llano school project. One bid totals 93000 for a building at Brownfield and a second 30000 for a school building at Wingate. Construction on the new high school is expected to finish by month’s start while renovations on the old building continue with door casings and added windows. Delays stem from glass shipments and window work as crews press to complete both jobs.

M. Morgan Conny Gentruatora Llano Grownflald Wingtute Morgan Finlah Wally Jeliy Mr. Morgan Glane

Lilano Ladies Exhibit On Display At Mrs Jackson Home

Mistes 7. Be. Jackson and Alan Newsom, long engaged in Wireside Industries, have completed their course and now show an art exhibit at Mrs Jackson’s home. They invite the public to view the collection which reflects their developed tinting work and is described as worthy of attention by art lovers.

Mestones BE. Jackson Alan Newsom Wireside Industries

Des Kuykendall travels to Liane for Fourth celebration

Des Kuykendall and his wife visiting Liane for the Fourth of July from Dallas. They planned a quick trip to Galveston and beyond, with Dee noting he will return soon to finish the vacation. This marks his first town visit since 1913 and he is impressed by recent improvements.

Des Kuykendall Liane Toy Dallas Galveston Dee

Granshaw in Llano to Promote Healy & Co Fort Worth

C J Granshaw now with Healy and Company Commission firm of Fort Worth arrived in Llano last week to spend time promoting his firm. Crenshaw says markets are flooded with inferior stock but high quality cattle fetch respectable prices.

C. J. Granshaw Healy & Company Commission Fort Worth Llano Crenshaw

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