Lake safety urged on Buchanan and Inks Lakes
The column urges strict safety rules for drunken boaters on Lake Buchanan and Inks Lakes to prevent drownings and accidents, citing past incidents and comparing inland lake regulations to coastal maritime rules. It calls for enforceable, tailored laws and notes readers’ theories about arrowhead artifacts, dismissing counterfeits while appreciating reader input.
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Public Safety
Justin
Estee
Buchanan
Inks Lakes
Orth
Texas
Buchanan and
Lake Buchnan
Gulf of Mexico
Obituary Notice for Llano County Resident Sam Epperson
Sam Epperson formerly of Llano and longtime Rock Springs resident died in a San Antonio hospital Tuesday. Funeral services were held in Rock Springs yesterday with Mr and Mrs J E Epperson and Mrs Ray Martin of Llano attending.
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Sam Epperson
Llano
Rock Springs
San Antonio
J. E. Epperson
Ray Martin
Riad
Stock Springs
Justice Performs 115th and 116th Marriage Ceremonies
Justice of the Peace J. B. Mayes performed his 115th ceremony at 3 30 o clock Thursday afternoon uniting W D Bush and Roene Davis of Field Creek. On Sunday afternoon he was sought at home by a San Dan couple for his 116th ceremony with groom B Hart and bride Laura Stewart.
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J. B. Mayes
W. D. Bush
Roene Davis
Field Creek
San Dan
Misa Laura Stewart
Llano Gears Up For Its Biggest Rodeo Week
Llano plans its annual rodeo June 9 to 11 with a big downtown parade, cash prizes in nine classes, and a new cowgirl revue limited to Llano County. Local merchants boost western displays as residents embrace the celebration.
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Llano
Llano County
Hardins
Freeman, Martin, Phillips and Company
Llana
Hasse Bros
Liano County
Clinton Hardin
Clauss
Allan Newsom
Essa
Galvesion
Liano
He~lin
Hazel O. Bowman
Death Takes H Hiilsmeier Pioneer Resident of Cherokee
Hermann Hililsmeier longtime Cherokee resident dies at home aged near 77. Born in Hanover Germany he arrived in America at 19 and lived much of his life in San Saba and Cherokee working for the Gray brothers. He leaves his wife Mary and eight plus two children and was buried in a Cherokee church funeral conducted by Pastor L R Benarden and Elder H A Collard.
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Cherokee Church of Christ
Hermann Hililameier
Cherokee
Hiilsmeier
Hiilameier
Hanover
Germany
America
Cuero
San Saba County
Reuben
George Gray
Old Settlers’ Association
Mary Koenig
Anneckerville
Luthern Church
Llano
Faith
H. A. Collard
James Epperson Chosen for Western Tour
Llano high school 4H member James Epperson was selected from Llano County to join District Seven’s 19 member Western tour. Five district agents will accompany the group through New Mexico Colorado Wyoming and other points of interest. Dale Templeton is the alternate. Both have shown strong livestock production skills, especially swine.
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Llano County
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Slane
Dale Templeton
Lone Grove Club
James
Dale
Livestock Market Report San Antonio May 10
S A Livestock Market News Service reports total receipts about 800 head with market slow and top beef at 6.95 for 170 to 250 pound cattle. Prices range 6.20 to 6.25 for good 170-250, 6.00 to 6.20 for 160-170, 5.85 to 6.20 for 250-300, 5.50 to 6.00 for 140-160. Packing sows 5.25 down, pigs 5.00 down. Cattle receipts about 700 slaughter and 1300 calves. trade somewhat steadier than yesterday with stocker calves stronger.
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Federal State Market News Service
San Antonio
Texas
Burglars Loot Texaco Service Station
The Texaco Service station on the north side of the river owned by Leslie Smith was entered between 4 and 6 am last Saturday. Two tires a hydraulic jack wrenches and garage tools and chewing gum were stolen along with a few pennies from the cash register. The rear window was forced and the burglars exited by the door prior to 6 am. night watchman Virgel Casper noted the door was closed at 4 am and found open at 5 am. No arrests have been reported.
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Texaco
Leslie Smith
Virgel Casper
Bury
Elie
Officers Win Race Under Blazing Texas Sun
Two local officers and two state police members chased a fugitive across a mesquite clearing near Highway 23. John Henry Mason led the sprint while his associate Calvin Coleman was later captured in Austin.
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Mercury
Highway No. 23
Texas
Sprint
John Henry Mason
Calvin Coleman
Austin
Bitterweed Found Near Llano In West Texas
Llano county rancher August Donop found a patch of bitterweed near Wrights creek on his property five to six miles from Llano. Royce Jackson confirmed the identification, urging ranchers to prevent spread as the weed is fatal to sheep but hard to eradicate once established. Texas A and M specialists are studying control methods.
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West Texas
August Donop
Llano County
Donop
Jackson
Texas A
M. College
Lions Club Yearly Report Highlights Local Efforts
President T J Watkins presents the Lions Club annual report detailing July 1938 lighting of the football stadium, donations to the high school including football tickets, faculty dinner, student aid, dedication of the newly lit stadium, deer donated to needy families, county Christmas party for about 700 children, and 275 dollars raised by a carnival with club and community support.
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T. J. Watkins
Lions Club
Grand Jury Warns Butchers in Llano County
The Llano County grand jury warns butchers to strictly keep records of livestock and meat purchases or face penalties. The report to District Judge Raymond Gray also condemns theft and drunken driving and calls jail reforms including cell confinement for intoxicated or felonious prisoners. It is signed by foreman John C. Buttery and 10 jurors.
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Llano County
Grand Jury
Raymond Gray
Gray
John C. Buttery
Foreman
H. L. Tate
R. O. Grote
N. P. Chew
Woodrow Wilson
H. T. Harrison
Martin Kocherschke
R. Schorlemmer
F. J. Evers
Vernon Wagner
Ford Clinger
Luther Fox
Two After Guilty Pleas In District Court
After a jury selection day, Frank Beyer pled guilty to cattle theft and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary from the plea date. A second indictment remains on the retired docket. Noble Davidson’s trial for felony theft was continued. Woodrow Myers received a five year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to burglary.
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Frank Beyer
Beyer
Noble Davidson
Raymond Gray
Woodrow Myers
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