Scout Camp at Stege Park Delivers Large Volunteer Mobilization
The past week at Stege Park saw about 200 boys and 23 scout masters in a district encampment. Llano provided lighting and water. a well was sunk for pure water after a non potable supply was found. Activities included open air concerts, a watermelon feast, and trips to Enchanted Rock. The first division concluded with promotions in scout craft and a second division began, with plans to make the camp permanent. Officials and local citizens supported the effort, while a long list of camp officials and scouts from multiple groups participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stege Park
Llano
Delco
Hickory Creek
Llano Band
Texas
Castell Band
Liano
Llane
the Stone Park
L. J. Bailey
Noel P. Amstead
J. T. Leatie
Clay Milstead
S. M
Red Cross
T. H. Shelby, Jr
Richard Ward
James Bareley
Arthur Ahlgreen
A. N. Watson
Extreme July Heat Pervades County With Promising Cotton
Record heat continues across the county with temperatures above one hundred degrees at times. Farmers report no crop damage yet as cotton grows fruiting well and is free of major pests. Ranch notes indicate grazing remains steady, though rain in July would aid grass growth. A long list of local residents appears in this edition.
Flock of White Leghorns show extra good profit
County agent H G Robinson reports five poultry demonstration flocks of White Leghorns produced 502 dozen eggs in June from 365 hens averaging 16.5 eggs per hen and yielding a net profit of 63.07 dollars after feed cost. Demonstrators include Lawrence Leverett Rudolph Schurlemunr Forrest Smathers H D Nixon and Richard Fishbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G C. Robinson
Extension Service
Forrest Smatherls
Lafrence Leverett
Rudolph Schurlemunr
Forrest Smathers
H. D. Nixon
Richard Fishbeck
Tow Valley Locals Report Visits and Religious Events
TOW VALLEY LOCALS describe visits by T. R. Fowler and family to Oakhurst relatives. Obituaries note Bob Walters funeral in Bertram. Baptist camp meeting and revival activities draw strong turnout with local families attending. Continuous updates on visitors, illnesses, and revival attendance in the community.
Llano Band to Play Free Outdoor Concert at Stege Park
D W Sauer Llano Municipal Band director invites Llano residents to a tree open air concert at Stege Park next Sunday afternoon. The event is a benefit for Bay Scouts and features the band and local entertainers in diverse performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stege Park
D. W. Sauer
Llano
Bay Scouts
Constitutional amendments fail to carry in Llano County
Two State constitutional amendments were defeated in Llano County as voting turnout remained light. Governor salary increase and judicial branch amendment carried in the Llano box but lost statewide. Early returns show the county vote against both amendments. overall county turnout may be under four hundred. Mrs. Holtzer awarded contract for new modern fronts on two east Llano stores with plate glass and show windows, remodeling to be completed in weeks. Llano will have six business houses with updated fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Llano County
Higher Court
Hallford
Judicial Branch
Daily Press
Jane County
Fillison
Liano
Married Here Tuesday in Quiet Home Ceremony
Lynn Sauer of Brownwood and Clarence Summers of San Saba wed Tuesday at 9 30 AM in a private ceremony officiated by Fr V McFatridge. Witnesses included Mrs C A Sauer and Mrs O C Summers. Bride worked in Brownwood, groom runs a San Saba gin. couple to reside in San Saba after Corpus Christi trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
D. W. Sauer
Liana
Lynn Sauer
Brownwood
Clarence Summers
San Saba
Fr. V. McFatridge
Barney Creamer
Brady
Texas Power and Light Company
Corpus Christianas
Fire Destroys Barn and Contents at Mr. Smith Farm
Frank Smith reports his barn and hay and taming equipment burned quickly last week when fire swept through the structure. The origin is unknown though rats with matches are suspected. witnesses say he could not save any of the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
New Homes Rising in Eastern Part of Town
V J Basket awarded a contract for a new home in the eastern part of town. Mr Barnett is constructing another rent house to be occupied by Damon Smith and family who move to Llano September first for school. More residences are planned in coming months. Miss Cleo M Smith leaves Acme Dry Goods for a designer post in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Basket
Eisinamas and
Suns
Barnett
Damon Smith Ant
Llano
Mes. Smith
Cleo M. Smith
Acme Dry Goods Company
San Antonio
Local Family Returns After Horse Kick Injury
Mr and Mrs Jeff Medlack travel from Temple with their son Jeffy who suffered a fractured head after a horse kick on the flat of July. Doctors warn healing will take months with risk of improper bone growth and require careful care ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Jeff Medlack
Temple
Jeffy
Jeffie
Street paving in Llano to start next Monday
Mayor Roy Jinks announced paving of Llano streets will begin Monday morning. Engineers from Montgomery and Ward are on site and teams and equipment are en route from Austin. Some property owners have not signed yet, but work will proceed and cover about nine to ten blocks in the business district with contractors aiming for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jinks
Glano
Montgomery and Ward
Wichita Pass
Juks
Herman Brown
Brown Unit Root
Contintora
Austin
Tlano
Dagis Family Reunion Draws Kin From Across States
The Dagis family held a Sunday reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Moneyhon. Attending were M D Dabbs and wife with son from Houston O D Dabbs and wife daughter and grandson from Los Angeles W F Bowman and family from Houston C E Bowman of Balakoft. The Dabbs visited Llano often and this was their first return in twenty three years. They plan to stay until week’s end before returning to California and Los Angeles where Mr Dabbs runs a grocery business. The gathering included nearly all the clan except one daughter Breda who had arrived briefly earlier.
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Shaw
Hoovers Valley
U. R. Hereford
A. M. Barton
Benet
A. J. Hill
Annie Thorp
Bend
Texas
M. Thorp
W. O. Rodgers
Lone Grove
McGinty
Earl Hallmark
Burnet
GO. M. Hallmark
Minnie Maxwell
Lyte Key
Llano
Ed Key
Bluffton
High Clark
Johan Lockhart
Bro
Eller
Bee House
Cherry
Tanner
Cleveland
Nila Hallmark
Austin
Carl Hereford
Misland
H. S. Hereford
Ples Maxwell
Fluffiin
J. I. Garrett
Bro. M. L. Vaughn
Church of Christ
J. F. Morgan
Pope
Chas. Harpin
Lyford
W. J. Parria
M. D. Dabbs
Walker
Houston
O. D. Dabbs
Los Angeles
California
W. F. Bowman
C. E. Bowman
Balakoft
Moneyhon
O. D. Dabbe
Dabheeft Liang
Arizona
Daughnee
Miss Breda
Reunion of the Kothmann Family Draws Mass Attendance
The Kothmanns from across Texas gathered at Premier Ranch in Mason County for their third reunion in commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of the family’s American founding. About 500 descendants attended over three days with weddings and births noted, an oil painting of the family tree unveiled, and plans set for future reunions every two years at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kothmann
Mason County
America
Heinrich and
Kutherias Kothmann
Hanover
Germany
Prince Selma
Texas
Indianola
Fredericksburg
Katiuman Foroder
Coloniaation Company
Willow Creek
Oucine the Dash
Ruby Grote
Mason
Deriskell Kaummann
San Antonio
Bonk Plize
Koilpmann
William Kotha
Castell and
Mera
Carolyn Uthmann Lage
San Angelo
Rothmiann
Mary Marschall
Cherry Springs
Mt Pinture
Kathmanara Union
Tories
Death of John B Secrest in July Home Burial in Salem Cemetery
John B Secrest died last Friday July 12 at his brother’s home in Colfax after an advanced age. Born May 10 1857 in Fayette County Texas he married Miss Lucy Jowerd June 36 1900 in Colfax La. He was a devout Baptist respected in the community. The remains were laid to rest in Salem cemetery with a large turnout of relatives and friends. He was visiting Kansas City relatives Roy Allred and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joa
Sacrest
K. W. Williams
Severnty Two
Mr. Secrest
Fayetts County
Texas
Lucy Jowerd
Nivel
Colfax
Salem
Prothar
Leismrich Leip
Chere
Unclear: Local Banker Seeks Freedom in LaPryor Visit
Alesawler, a banker from LaPryor, has been free for several days and is visiting He fonne of his pacetta. Strail bes Hoth Ato artes, Ha claims enjoyment of Meeshane to part of the Shale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Allred
Howe
Kansas City
Fas Bevn
Llupo
Mpa
Joe
Llane
Oretarn
Alesawler
LaPryor
Strail Bes Hoth Ato Artes
Tia
Che Shale
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R. H. Biggs
Camp Hospital
W. L. Darnell
Braddie Cloud
Wilter Field
M. Transportation
Johnie Schneider
DS. Woods
Bullock
Samstone
By. M
Loy Richardson
Joe Mun-' Goo
Ike Williams
T. Ford
O. T. Abbott
J. He Allen
Liberty Hill
Branch Archer
Bruce Baxter
Bowden Beaty
Looekairt
Gilbert Bengston
Norman Benton
Lockhart
Fred Botts
Tayi
Leon Bohis
Taylor
Charles Bord
Brevail
Paul Branch
Georgetown
Robert Brass
Louis Brieger
William Branson
Jack Brown
Luling
Kennett Brubt
Westwood Bullock
Jack Burcham
Ben Cone
Bert Cabanesy
Olin Caldwell
Felix Calhoun
Joe Carrington, Jr
Eugene Caknapp
Francis Coffee
Thomas Childers
Clinton Coker
Mevin Davis
Florence
Leslie Dilworth
Eldon Dunlap
Billie Dunn
John Hebart
Olin Edens
Robert Ris
Darrell Faubdion
Edward Feiter
George Foster
Carl Freeman
Jack Godhey
Walter Griffith
Edwin Grimes
Edgar Grist
Edward Guffin
Aubrey Weffley
Emil Pehl
Claire Emmett Pfluger
Charles Perrin
Milton Petersen
Richardson Peterson
Lewis Preston
Melvin Price
Ferschel 1Yle
George Quinn
Charles Baines
Biily Ray
Warren Rich
Surt Richards
Roy Stichardson
A. V. Riley
Aust
Paul Robinson
Eugene Rogers
Murdene Rhodes
Wl Hraft
Clya Paging
Rhest Subbés
Ee Johnie Selneider
Filliam Seeliger
Jaames Shaw
Harold Sheltin
Roy Shepherd
Georg
Jasaheron Sheppard
Billie Shemette
Carleton Smith
Lokhart
Vivien Speckels
Wallace
Boeesie
Jack Spence
Aastin
Jack Starkey
Robert Storey
Chester Stork
Giddings
Charles Tate
Raymond Terrell
Karl Tretgens
Bob Turner
Morton Turner
Roddy Vincent
Edwin Vinther
Maurice Vinther
Hugh Vautis
Iditah
Lad Wily Aastia
Tow Valley
T. R. Fowler
Oakhurst
Dagis
Harding Gi
Jane Lee
Gutmun and
Mey
Ts Sobran
John B. Secrest
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