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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
5
Local ranchers warn summer drought makes grass tinder dry and tall raising high fire risk. Firefighters urge extreme caution from riders and campers and offer weed and grass burning bans to prevent outbreaks. pastures near Luna and surrounding areas already report recent fires.
Several hundred county residents attended the decogo event given by the Liana County Improvement Association at the high school stadium last Thursday evening. There was no program arranged.
A meeting of all Llano merchants is called for Monday at eight at the courthouse to discuss future methods for trades days and other promotional events. W. H. Wallace of the August Trades Day committee urges all business owners to attend and share viable ideas.
Funeral services for Joe Gage were held Sunday at five o'clock after a Saturday night automobile accident on Highway 29 within Llano. Born August 20 1908 in Liane he lived in Llano most his life. He married Mary Bernice Howard June 18 1929 and had three children, including Howard David Gage. Survived by widow, son, mother Myrtle Gage, five sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. Interment followed at Llano cemetery with Miles Buttery directing. Pallbearers named.
Dirt work and water structures on Highway 29 from Llano to the Fitz Simons Land and Cattle pasture are to be finished by Tuesday next week. W K Smith of Cage Bros and Reeves said delays moved the original August 1 target to August 5. McKown and Sons will place the flexible base and asphalt once the main contract ends.
Mercury reaches 102 degrees on back to back days with highs around 103 in parts of the county. Rainfall remains absent for more than two weeks, breaking no rainfall records but contributing to dry conditions.
A small group gathered for a casual occasion sharing meals and conversation. They enjoyed a relaxed barbecue, keeping the mood friendly as everyone caught up with one another.
Cathrine McLeod died at her Field Creek home early Tuesday night and was buried in Pontotoc cemetery. Born September 6 1845 in Little Rock Arkansas she would have turned 97 this year. A longtime resident of Liana county, she was the widow of John McLeod Sr. No further details were available.
Llano County struggles to meet a $100 quota for USO donations with only $64 reported to the treasurer M C C Dalehan secretary treasurer notes little outside Llano town giving and county chairman Allen Johnson plans renewed committee efforts to boost local contributions.
Scrap aluminum is being deposited in the bim on the south east corner of the square. Mayor T. J. Watkins said he is anxious to have as much old aluminum as possible this week so they may make a ship.
Monday August 4 marks Llano Trades Day with merchants offering reduced prices on current stock. Shoppers can expect short term bargains before prices rise on restocked merchandise. Local merchants invite all to enjoy a day of pleasure and profit.
Milam Barnett, Llano Volunteer Fire Department chief, spoke to the Llano Lions Club about the annual firefighters training school at A and M College. The five day course drew 52 Texas firemen, 54 instructors, and 14 visitors, with 289 towns represented, a new record.
Bond sales of series EH Defense Savings bonds in Llano County rose during the past week led by T. J. Moore of Moore Btute bank and W. B. Collins postmaster as Treasury agents. Weekly sales reached 1471.25 dollars, lifting county total to 30294.25 for EH bonds. series F and G totals remained 740.00 and 12400.00 respectively, bringing all three series to 43434.25. Post office stamp sales will be converted to bonds later.
Llano County officials announce a $3,922.95 road funds grant from state surplus. County Judge Andy PB Box confirms the allocation will be used for National Defense purposes. Mayor Watkins supports directing the money to local road needs.
George R. Jordan of Dallas was elected president of Lions Clubs International at the 25th annual New Orleans convention closing July 25. He succeeds Karl M. Lerrick of Springport. Melvin Jones reported 453 new clubs and 9,680 new members for the year, raising totals to 4,082 clubs and 147,407 members across eight countries. Jordan noted the thriving network of well-organized clubs.
Hogs receipts estimated 500 with a generally steady to slightly weaker trend. Good and choice 180-270 lb hogs sold around $10.50. 160-180 lb hogs also about $10.50. Sows mainly $9.50, some selections to $9. Limiting feeder pig demand. a few 180-140 lb selections up to $34.50, lighter weights down to $9. Calves near 1,100 head noted. slaughter cattle and yearlings steady but softer than Monday. Common to medium yearlings $7.50-9.50, good to $10.25. mature steer up to $9.75. beef cows weaker. Caners $4-6. sausage hops mostly $7-7.75. Slaughter calves under price pressure with many at $9.50-10.50, some above $10.50. Stocker and feeder demand steady with some yearling action. overall market mixed.
Fragmentary text suggests excess tax money from a cent tax and retirement funds misused. It mentions state debt, bonds, 1991 figures, and a judge Bax regarding distribution to county fund work. Exact facts are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A district court room meeting in Llano discussed promoting Defense Savings bonds. Attendees from all county sections heard Mr. Buttery cite the need for broader participation and employer payroll deduction plans. John J. Lewis spoke on patriotism, urging loan of surplus income with interest later. T. J. Casner was named to lead recruitment of local employers, with aides listed. A follow up meeting was set for Friday at Battery Hardware.
Llano county ropers travel to Burnet for a return match Saturday night. The Llano squad includes Alex Hardin Clinton Hardin A C McDougal A R Haynes Smokey Kuykendall Byron Hardin Lynn Hardin and Carl Freeman. Last meeting Llano won by roping 22 calves in under three minutes.
Local livestock sale saw choice steer calves bring up to 16. Heifer prices ranged from 9.50 to 10.50 with lightweights near 11.00. Common stockers sold around 7.60 to 9.50, good lots 9.60 to 10.50. Mature stockers varied, as did lambs and goats with ewes, wethers, and nannies posting mixed bids.
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