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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
2
E R Sleden Sticker with the Soil Conservation Service in Llano says mulches curb evaporation and save water in hot months. The bulletin covers composting from grass clippings and leaves. Copies available by calling 247 6164 or visiting the Llano office on East Main Street.
Mrs Virginia Miller of Nacogdoches will lead a two week oil painting workshop at the Llano Fine Arts Guild from July 26 to August 6. Three lessons weekly from 9 am to 4 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Enrollment limited. Call Mrs Leland Haynes or Mrs Hallie Stribling to enroll.
Mrs. Melvin Lawson and her children spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beesley and their children and reported good rains in the area.
Llano County residents face tinder dry pastures with two dry spells heightening grass fires. Motorists should not discard lighted items from vehicles. even bottles can act as burning glasses. Town and ranchers are urged to prevent fires, as quick volunteer fire response is essential to avoid total losses.
Kingsland James Harvey elected chairman of the Kingsland Community Church official board for the coming year. Felix Richardson named vice chairman and R. Jack Dawkins re elected secretary treasurer. A long list of board members and officers includes Forrest Bradley E V Bryd W V Crocker Bryan Crumpton Harmon Ellis P H Geib Ben Hamilton Phil Hesler Joe Jackson Mrs Edith King Clyde Leacock Bryant C Long Mrs Ross Martin Duree Pair Mrs Alice Stanton Mrs E J Stovall Mrs C A Winsor Howell A Burnett named church school superintendent Mrs Alvin Gable president of the Woman s Organization and Men s Fellowship officers to be elected this month.
Will P. Miller, longtime Llano County teacher and surveyor, marked his 94th birthday on June 28 at his son Willborn B. Miller’s home in San Angelo. Five generations of family attended the celebration.
Miss Carolyn Huffman, bride elect of Curtis Osbourn, was honored with a gift tea at the home of Mrs. Rudell White. In attendance were relatives from Rochelle, pink and white decor, and a refreshment table with pale pink chrysanthemums and a feathered lily. The couple plans to wed July 17 at Bridey Street Church of Christ in Brady.
Marthilyn Birk joined 125 junior Charolais breeders at a leadership conference held at Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas. The event featured KSU professors and researchers covering genetics live animal evaluation quality beef studies nutrition reproduction and leadership training. A new nationwide group American International Charolais Junior Foundation was formed to replace the prior semi active junior association and will bring more than 2000 junior breeders and exhibitors as members.
Pallbearers for Mrs Lillian Lois Norrell of Kingsland who had services last week were Cecil Bowe den John Palley Seth Batley Wayne Johnson Willy Walker and Morris Randolph. Mr and Mrs Charlie Rate liff have been in Dallas attending furniture market.
The piece cites Jack Hi Barton of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston predicting agriculture will dominate the U S economy for the next decade. He foresees growth in income, short term credit expansion, and a shift toward better records and marketing, plus evolving animal and livestock practices and leadership needs.
Our summer reading program shows eighty seven participants with many aiming to finish twelve books. Certificates will be handed out Friday July 30 at 10 a.m. for those who completed readings. others are encouraged to attend. New memorials and books are arriving, with titles including Roots of Involvement, Mandala, The Grandees, Everything and Nothing, The Passion of the Mind, Doctor In Judgment, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, The Mighty Mississippi, and I'm Expecting to Live Quite Soon.
Mrs. Hunger will judge the third annual Mason art exhibit set for Saturday July 17 on the courthouse lawn with judging at 10 a.m. and public viewing until 6 p.m. She has trained in Texas and New Mexico and shown widely.
The name of Kenneth Patterson was omitted from the pallbearer list for Mrs. G W Patterson's funeral last week. The complete list included Kenneth Patterson, Carlos Strand, Jerry McGuird, Roy Patterson, Wayne Patterson, and Doug Goree.
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