This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
1
The Gillespie County Breeders Association sponsors the third Swine Cut Out Contest at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on August 6 and 7. Programs start 6 30 p m on the 6th and 8 00 p m on the 7th with hog producers invited and the public welcome.
The message urges a July 26 vote for Bill Blakley, portraying him as a candidate who will represent all of Texas and not yield to special interest groups or factional divides. It emphasizes returning a Texas-wide voice to Washington.
The Prairie Mountain Rural Progress Organization organized its annual picnic for August 7 at the Community Center. Entertainment includes The Black Cat presented by Mrs. Charlie Reese. Slides showcased local 4-H members and projects. Watermelon was served after adjournment. Regular recreation night set for August 1 hosted by Alvin and Robert Schneiders.
Mr and Mrs Erich Lappe of Kingsland depart by plane for three weeks in Europe visiting Switzerland and relatives. Rev and Mrs A R Vetter house the Lappe ranch in their absence. FFA members from San Saba take a Lake Buchanan vacation with supervisors L P Amsler and family. Notices remind precinct convention gathering on Saturday.
Jos Swanner, candidate for the 16th Senatorial District, argues for simple household economy in state government and opposes federal encroachment on states rights. He welcomes supporters and says District discussions will help him serve all Texans, opposing legalized parimutuel wagering and urging financing without immoral revenue sources.
After an all day meeting the Valley Spring Home Demonstration Club turned in eight dozen cancer dressings. Mrs Forrest Smathers hosted the day with Mrs Martin as guest. A covered dish luncheon was served to about fifteen attendees.
The Tumlinsons Mr and Mrs W A Tumlinson and son Tommy move to Bertram to farm. Aubrey Hallmark takes over the Ford Street business previously run by the Tumlinsons.
Honored Miss Mary Nieta Hulsmeier bride elect of Ledwig Worley of Austin received a miscellaneous shower at the Culture Club on Saturday afternoon. Hostesses included Mesdames David Stewart M A Montgomery J R Rabb A A Bauman E R Osbourn Lee McDonald J W Furr L T Schrank and L Smith. Elaine Hodges greeted guests Karen McWilliams assisted at the registry. The dining table featured a queen's wreath and lace fern arrangement in a crystal bowl. Pink punch and white cake squares were served to about thirty guests by Carmen Cornelius and Betty McWilliams.
Mr and Mrs Joe Holloway of Valley Spring entertained Sunday honoring seven friends and relatives on their birthdays. Attendees included Fritz Behrns and Ray Sullivan both of Henry and other relatives from Ft Worth Kerrville Richland Springs Brady Grosvenor and Mason.
Llano county 4H girls showcased sewing at the district courtroom Friday night with Doris Rode of Prairie Mountain as commentator. Doris won Senior Division top honors for the second year and will compete in the 22 county district contest August 4-5 at San Angelo. Lynda Hallmark won Junior Division, with several others earning blue ribbons and red ribbons in both divisions. Judges were from Llano and San Saba. Doris wore a blue cotton dress with a jacket, cummerbund, and a black sailor hat. Refreshments followed the event.
Three Llano High principals James E. Moore M A Montgomery and George Pechacek join a principal workshop at Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos this week. Questionnaires mailed to gauge desired topics. discussion on topics continues. Secretary Miss Iva West attends University of Texas workshop. Mrs Ray Click attends summer school session at Howard Payne College Brownwood.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.