Japanese Student Delivers Thoughtful Lectures at Church
A 21 year old Japanese student, Takeuchi A Jipanese, spoke at Beets Church during two Sunday services. He reviewed his homeland conditions, critiqued social restrictions on women, and argued Japan risks falling behind without reform and higher education. He cited goals of improving material progress and the influence of Christian religion. He recalled arriving in America sixteen years ago and earning a degree from the State University.
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Takeuchi
Beets
Young
United States
Japan
Gould
America
Bot
Takeoct
tolAmbrica Tour
Sixtean
Baghiahs
Hua
Maelf
Telephone patron call by number appeal to ease workload
A company executive asks patrons to call by their own phone numbers to relieve a sick portion of the operating force. He notes operators are strained and urges customers to have numbers ready, hoping for smoother service while the directory is prepared.
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Chas, Ulin i Idanaser
Ama Pany
Patroing
Ghiort Wild
Liano
Temple youth undergoes eye operation amid health concerns
Arthur Pinaway and wife escorted 18 year old Rathorouliawiy Jr to Temple for an eye trouble operation. Doctors hold little hope for recovery though every effort is made. Mayes of Brady visits Llano. Mrs Dunaway returns to Killeen with children after extended Llano stay and property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pinaway
Ati, Jr
Pemle
Tilja
Hudgen and Lane Report Irrigation Prospects in New Mexico
Hudgen and son Lane return from Mexico where Lane tours an irrigated district near Carlamadi. Lane describes New Mexico as drought stricken yet his farm of about 30 000 acres shows robust cotton yields with 67 bales from 33 acres. He argues irrigation sustains crops, enabling better future yields and warns of water disputes as land seeks more irrigation.
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Hudgen
Lane
Mexico
Mr. Hudgen
W. Lana
South
New Mexico
Catton
Texas
Llano Residents Press Freight Rate Relief Before Commission
Roy Binks and Allan Newsom returned from Austin with Winsett to present Liane a Glaim to the Railroad Commission on carload feed freight rates. The group urged relief as hay freight exceeds food value and many counties sent committees reporting the issue. Local plans include hosting an A M gathering audience and arranging a welcome program for ex-students, with a potential visit by the delegation in August.
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Roy Binks
Allan
Newsom
Austin
Winsett
Rab
Road’ Commission
Liane
Feet Man
Texas
Helief
Roger L. Simpson
Brady
Mr. Simpson
Liano
Liana
Jana
San Saba
Corner Drug Store Change Adds Porter to Partnership
The Corner Drug Store in Llano announces a business takeover with Porter, Buttery, Johnson, and others forming the new partnership. Porter resumes active management alongside Buttery, with Mary Porter rejoining the business. Johnson retires, plans for the future and residence in Llano are noted. The News predicts a prosperous era under the new firm.
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Llano
Daniel
Buttery and Johnson
Dan
Porter
Mary Porter
Newa
Mesgys
Buttery
Johnson
Liano
Allen
Unusually hot weather grinds Llano to a scorch
Local residents report an exceptionally hot spell with thermometers hovering around 105 to 106 degrees daily. Mr Tarrence notes the thermometer exceeded 100 most days this month except two. Residents hope for rain by early next week to relieve the heat.
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Llano
Tarrence
Married Here Saturday Ceremony Unites Coffmann and Ideas
Leonard D. Coffmann and Lora M. Ideas wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. J. H. Wendt officiating. The couple, residents of Cherokee, were surprised by a quiet drive to Liane for their nuptials and plan to settle in Cherokee amid their friends’ good wishes.
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Leonard D. Coffmann
Lora M. Ideas
J. H. Wendt
Cherokee
Liane
Chreokee
Nationally Known Newspaper Man to Visit Llano
W J Moore and O F Barnett went to Brady to attend the Sheep and Wool Growers convention and invite Edwin J Clapp for a September visit. Clapp, an Hearst executive, will tour Llano to review resources especially the granite industry and publicize findings in Hearst papers. The Brady convention drew five to ten thousand attendees with many prize animals shown and sold to members and visitors.
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W. J. Moore
O. F. Barnett
Brady
Coniventiou
Edwin J. Clappita
Vintt Liane
Moore
Clapp
Talano
Mala A
Megara
Moora
Harnett
Barbecue in Babu Park Draws Local Crowd
A Saturday evening barbecue at Babu Park drew about fifty guests. Mr Daniel and wife and Mr Fi Ray Moss hosted a soft barbecue dinner with ice cream and all accessories. The jolly crowd gathered before dark and stayed until nine, expressing delight at the hosts hospitality and the enjoyable evening.
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Babu Park
Daniel
Fi Ray Moss
Vita
Wrestling Card Sets August Show at Llano Opera House
The News announces a wrestling match between Corbett Brewer of Llano and Terrible Perry of Menard to be held at the Llano Opera House on Thursday night August 6. A preliminary boxing match between Bill Thilt of Llano and Kid Lowe of Lone Grove will precede it.
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Corbett Brewer
Liano
Perry
Menard
Liano Opera House
Bill Thitl
Llano
Kid, Lowe
Lone Grove
Texas Gasoline Tax Revenue Smashed in June Record
Texas records show June gasoline consumption reached 46 006 000 gallons, with oil firms paying 400 000 into the state treasury. Marble Falls banquet attendees report a fine meeting and note the town’s Chamber of Commerce band. Carl Rabb and Arden Hrame plan attendance at the Citizens Military Training Camp in San Antonio through late August.
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Texas
State Comptroller’s Department
Chas Milliger
Melvin
Hargow
Tom Wheeler
Urdin
Lawhorn
Marble Falla Tren
Marbie Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Carl Rabb
Arden
San Antonio
Citizens Military Training
Cano
Pecan Belt Highway Survey Planned by Texas Highway Commission
The Austin American reports the Texas Highway Commission will hire a surveyor to map the Pecan Belt Highway route through several counties from San Antonio to Dallas Fort Worth, with construction and funding decisions to follow after survey completion.
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Pecan
Mare BY
Austin American
Highway Commission
Conmache
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Port Worth
Dallas
Tick Eradication Men Inspect County Conditions
Dr. Jesse Robards of San Antonio and Dr O Neal of Fort Worth surveyed the county last week. County Supervisor Bob Taylor reported the dipping vat completed and a herd of cattle dipped yesterday morning, with Tom Dull guarding the vat on site.
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Jesse Robards
San Antonio
Tide
Iadication
O'Neal
Mort Worth
Robards
Bob Taylor
Taylor
Tom Dull
Revival Meeting Set At Valley Spring Friday Night
The Valley Spring revival begins Friday night August 14 led by Istdee L. V. Nobles of the Church of Christ. Services will continue through Sunday with nurses and surgeons delivering sermons described as interesting and instructive. Large attendance is expected from county-wide sections.
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Taian
Istdee L. V. Nobles
Church of Ghist
Ela
Thin County
Nobles
Norris
Burnet
Married Here Sunday Ceremony Unites Chesnut and Pharaon
At ten o'clock last Sunday morning at the home of the Chesnut parents in the county, Pat H. Chesnut and Miss Beatrics Pharaon were married by Justice J. B. Mayes. The groom is the son of a respected family and born in this county, admired for his character. The bride, daughter of Fr. B. Pearson, resided here most of her life and had been in training at the Byatt & White Sanitarium in Temple. They will reside on the Kuykendall ranch where the groom works.
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Gebege M. Norris
Mayes
H. P. Bicangoof
Hosacha Burnet
Norrid
Hoovers ‘Valley
Thin County
Bedalds
Loy An’ Beles
California
Waved
Ral
Sroom
Brand
Pat H. Chesnut
Beatrics Pharaon
Maxringe
Justice J. B. Mayes
Fr. B. Pearson
Liane
Kuykendall ‘Ranch
Attending Short Course Week at A and M College
The group led by County Agent Whitsatt left Monday for Austin to appear before the Railroad Commission on freight rates. They then traveled to College Station to attend the Farmers' Short Course, with Whithott praising practical and technical knowledge gained.
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Whitsatt
Fin” Wily
Austin
Weitvett
College Station
Whithott
Bagain
Kopp
Alwaya
Jeyg
Weturn
Carrie Moinnis Carries 47 At Austin Last Saturday
Miss Carrie Moinnis Motanin carried 47 at Austin Saturday night for a win that was noted at the hospital. She had suffered appendicitis for several days and was taken to the hospital for examination and possible operation. Latest reports say she rests nicely and friends hope for a rapid permanent recovery and return to Llano to resume work with the United Telephone Company.
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Minn
Carie Motanin
Austin
P. Hospital
Llano
United Telephone Company
Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion to Meet Saturday
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will gather at the Legion hall Saturday afternoon at five o clock. Members are urged to attend for important business and ongoing program plans. Also notes travel of Mrs. W Wallace to San Antonio and Lon Hazelett visiting Llano from Dallas with family.
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Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary of the
Legion Hali
Abedd
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Brady Wan
J. B. Mayes
State OF
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Mason
Wiaco
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Cormer
Tom.Moore
Wift
Plano
North
Mr. Moore
JF. Buttery
Rio Grama Valley
Mary. Nagh
Ifem
Jamea
Mise Elizabeth
Waco
FB. E. Jackson
Mra. T. B. Foster
W. D. Montgomery
Gas‘ Pteriay
Visi Lian NO Sog
Texas Autos
Oslo Mae Lawler
Valbey
Misa
Cleo ‘Smith
Bianc
Misa Guedie
Hurt
Tovdrilte
Mou. Stephens
Mise Tritia
Green Treadwell
Richland
Laano
Busingsa
Banda
Dan ‘Saba
Erope
A. & M. College
Carrie Moinnis
Mrs. W. ©. Wallace
Lon Hazelett
Mr. Hazelett
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