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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

2

Democratic Crossroads and Local Notices from El Paso

A political exhortation urges voting straight Democratic amid historical comparisons to Jefferson Jackson Cleveland and Wilson. The record notes a El Paso visit by Mrs. Fred Cole, homecoming after a Llano visit, and social updates. Classified sale items include coolerator woodstove harness sewing machine Plymouth rock pallets and lumber. Miss Mackie Westerman guesting with Miss Shirley Collins after UT graduation honors.

Fred Cole el Paso E. W. Torrence Llano Altha Moore Inman

Card of Thanks for Spinks family loss

A grateful notice expresses thanks for the support during the death of their son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Spinks and Franklin extend appreciation to those who stood by them.

Ira Spinks Franklin

Revival at Lone Grove Church Opens July 19

The Lone Grove Methodist church invites all to a revival meeting beginning next Friday July 19 conducted by Rev. Warren Ellis.

Lone Grove Methodist Church Warren Ellis

Dams Safety Measures Cited by Authority and Game Service

The Authority reports precautionary steps at Buchanan and Roy Inks Dams including added guards day and night, a state ranger oversight, guides for visitors, and fences. A standing committee keeps in contact with the manager and Mr Shipp. The Game Commission and county officials restrict fishing near the dams to reduce access. Public groups are assured of cooperation.

Buchanan Dam Claude Shipp Buchanan and Inks State Game Commission Llano and Burnet Counties The Game Commission Roy Inks Dam Austin Yacht Sub Burnet and Llano Counties Marshall Ford Dlan Austin Austin Dam

My Son My Son at Lantex Theatre Sunday

United Artists film adaptation of Howard Spring novel plays at the Lantex Theatre featuring Brian Aherne Louis Hayward Madeleine Carroll and Laraine Day in a new production. The screen story follows the best selling novel as the cast appears in this Sunday showing.

Brian Aherne Louis Hayward Madeleine Carrol Laraine Day United Artists Howard Spring Lantex Theatre

Texas' Balance Near Fifty Million Dollars

Texas state government holds a cash balance near $50 million as of June 30 per State Treasurer Charles Lockhart. Major funds include highway, school, and permanent university accounts, with deficits in a few but solid credit. The per capita $22.50 school support implies over $35 million to be raised next year, while debates continue over state school funding needs and tax allocations.

Austin Texas Charles Lockhart Available State University Permanent State University STO Uta Board of Cosmetology Liquor Tax Board Lipper Coorado River Authority Liquor Board Lockhart State Board of Education State Automatic Tax Board Board of Education Automatic Tax Board

Grenwelge Family Reunion Held at Grenwelge Home

A Grenwelge family reunion Sunday July 7 at Emil Grenwelge home near Valley Springs gathered over forty eight attendees. Members from Winters Brenham Temple Cisco Castell and other areas shared old times with meals under a tree and at the ranch. Also notes on school funding and per capita basing disputes appear in the article.

Grenwelge Emil Grenwelge Valley Springs Oscar Alfred Grenwelge Rudolph Grenweige Winters Hubert Wegner Anna Louise Gertrude Brenham Wm. Spohn Dwayne Temple Erwin Grenwelge Mildre Cisco B. M. Grenwelge J. B Karl

Mrs Marschall Honored At Prairie Mountain Birthday

On July 13 residents of the Prairie Mountain community held a surprise party at the school house for Mrs. E. Marschall in honor of her 76th birthday anniversary. A skit depicted her life, gifts were presented, and cake and punch were served as attendees wished her many more happy birthdays.

Prairie Mountain E. Marschall Mrs. Marshall

Oatman Creek Revival Starts June 27 At Church

Oatman Creek church will hold a revival meeting from June 27 to August 4 led by Dr. M. E. Davis of Howard Payne College Brownwood and with singing by Rev. Alvah Kelley. Mrs. D T Monroe of Houston visits in Brownwood area and plans Behring celebration attendance. Local families travel and visitors return from Dallas and Canada with brief notices of moves and visits.

Oatman Creek Church M. E. Davis D. T. Monroe Houston George Buttery

Willow City Rodeo Set For Friday July 26

Willow City to host a big rodeo featuring calf tie down breakaway double mugging and steer riding with Clinton Hardin stock. Barbecue dinner offered. Admission 15 cents plus tax. Trustees noted.

Willow City Clinton Hardin

Expression of gratitude for support after loss

The family thanks friends for kindness during illness and passing of their brother and uncle. Special appreciation for the floral offering. May God’s blessings be yours. Mrs Maggie Thompson Carlos Pierce Mr and Mrs McKinney and family Mr and Mrs Thomas On and children

Maggie Thompson Carlos Pierce McKinney

Taxes and levies cited in a hazy claim

A fragment discusses sales taxes and a claim about government revenue, mentioning taxes on cigars, beer, liquor, and wine. The text is fragmented and lacks clear details, but suggests debate over whether tax income exceeds or is offset by other revenue sources and references a state or local levy.

Stump Serapsa

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Corral Thomas Jefferson Andrew Jackson Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Mackie Westerman Shirley Collins University of Texas Lone Grove Prus Siza Ledgers Alice Faye Don Ameche Edward Arnold Henry Fonda Lillian Russell Federal Bureau of Investigation Phillips Rural School Fund Varias West Texas Chamber of Commerce West Texas Enues Mrs. Marschall Oatman Creek Ernest Underwood Peggy Ruth Underwood Audie Turner Camp San Saba Irby Davis Liano Charoeltt Mayes Dallas Mrs. Thomason Hyn C&p Buster’s Cleaners
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