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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
3
Letters from Llano urge keeping wartime business closures until returning soldiers regain civilian roles. The piece argues residents support continued inconveniences to safeguard former owners’ reintegration, morale, and unemployment avoidance by prioritizing ex servicemen when they come home.
Mrs. Lillie Celestia Broome born Bastrop county October 9 1875 came to Llano as a child and married A J Broome November 5 1895. Six children survive: Ellen Hoben of Vicksburg MS John Broome of Handford WA Addia Mae Moss of Skellytown TX Jesse Broome of Pampa L D Broome of Borger and Jewel Broome of Llano. Funeral plans pending word from children.
C ot C to List Rental Property For Owners Dalchau secretary of the Llano Chamber of Commerce announced he is compiling a list of available houses and apartments for rent. He says many requests from move to Llano want this information and a public listing will aid owners and prospective renters. He asks all property owners to list with a brief description. No charge is planned.
Lisne board seeks price volunteers to survey local prices and aid retailers in complying with price regulations. Volunteers will be called price volunteers and assist the local war price and rationing board. Contact Chairman Ben Oman at the IL RR board office for details.
Livestock traders in San Antonio reported generally steady prices Tuesday as buyers took time for larger lots. The bid at the top end reached about 12.45 for good to choice 180-270 pound butchers, with 280 to 800 pound lots around 12.00, and smaller blue medium to choice 150-175 pound animals selling 10 to 12. Feeder pigs 70-120 pounds brought 7.50 to 8.50, while lighter and mid grade lots declined.
Joe Serrano aged 23 died in a San Antonio hospital on May 19 and was buried May 22 at St. Fernando Cemetery No. 2. He lived most of his life in Llano and is survived by his father Ernest Serrano two sisters Julia and Beatrice and six brothers Salvador Jeans Ernest Jr and Russell.
Llano plans a late June War Bond rally headlined by Bill Elliott the popular western star. Carl Garner manager of the Lantex Theatre said at a Dallas conference with war activities committee members that at least three stars will attend with Elliott the only confirmed name. The trio will tour Llano during the final week of June following a similar visit last September.
Alex Hardin a director of the Hereford association will attend the OSTHA Board meeting on June 10 to discuss speeding a comprehensive program for cattle industry improvement. Host Charles Pettit will welcome stockmen at Flat Top ranch near Walnut Springs, Bosque County. Jack Frost, re elected president of the White Hit ranch in Nolan County, will report on efforts to address breeders' wartime challenges and projects for Hereford advancement. The session follows the March Fort Worth annual meeting. Aldermen will tour Veris herd of 700 Herefords.
Delmar Clifton Schmidt listed as dead in the Battle of Bataan after previously being missing in action. He served in the air corps as an airplane mechanic and had lived in the Philippines for ten years with his grandmother Mrs Isita Schmidt. His father Robert W. Schmidt received the War Department notification.
A group of 28 men traveled by two buses to Fort Sam Houston for Army pre induction physicals. Thirty two passed the test and one was held for another examination. Names were not announced and a full list was not available. Most of the group reported acceptance for service.
Llano recorded 7.66 inches of rain in May per H. C. Roth local observer report. The week saw a high of 90 degrees on Tuesday afternoon and temperatures cooled after three days of 3.35 inches rainfall.
Sgt. Wilton T. Key visited Tow with his wife and baby before continuing from Sioux Falls to Kearns Utah. Pvt. Townsend Reed returned to the States from Alaska and Canada for a three week furlough with wife and parents. J R Decker arrived in Llano for a short leave after service in the South Pacific and California. Pvt. Clyde Herridge moved from California to Fort Meade Maryland after maneuvers in Louisiana and California. Eugene Smokey Cakuupp promoted to corporal and stationed in England. Svt B J Hardwick of Llano aids the U S South Pacific Army Forces headquarters camp construction and maintenance. A Llano resident assigned to Lt General Harmon’s headquarters organization helped develop the jungle post into a modern Army facility.
The civil case of Joe R Smith et al versus Ray Smith in Liane district court ended in a mistrial after 11 days. Rube Dennis pled guilty to theft from the person and received a two year penitentiary term. Judge Raymond Gray returned to his San Saba home as no other cases were tried.
Newly appointed Library Board met at Hotel Liano for an organizing session. W P B Collins named chairman with D P Smith vice chair, Wood treasurer, M M C Nuhan secretary, Carlos Ash advisor. Laws adopted. librarian J T Hallford reported 17 traveling libraries to rural schools.
Beginning next Sunday evening Llano churches will hold union services through the summer with invitations to all denominations. Most services are set for the Christian church or Methodist church in July. outdoor plans may arise if needed. A music committee Led by Chay Milliger and several members will supervise special singing and congregational singing. An ushering committee includes Shirley Williams and M C Taichau.
Private Hardwick was inducted January 92 1943 and completed infantry basic training at Camp Roberts California. He sailed to the South Pacific on July 22 1943. The piece notes Jack Lackey’s dispatch from Anzio Beachhead and mentions a later update on Fighting Men.
Llano county plans another Red Cross blood collection at the fire hall over June 12 13 and 14 aiming for 200 donors daily total 600. Shirley Williams says the mobile unit will operate with updated rules to allow more people to be eligible and reduce post donation weakness. Donor registers available in local drug stores with guidance on eligibility and timings. Remember Pearl Harbor. Transfer news and social notes follow about Joe Backues moving to Abilene and local visits from Mrs Farquhar and others.
The News offers birthday wishes for readers with dates from May 28 to June 3. Names include Patricia Campbell Kathern Talley Helen West Lilian Cook E P Farr Wilton Behrne Jamez Barton Claine Williams Neola Weeals Mrs Howard Stewart Billie Neal Joiner Shirley Joe Smith Ketley C Thomas ula Hallmark Charles Moore Felix Nagan Carlean Schneider Margaret Grenwelge Betty Overstreet Johnnie Mayfield Wilbur Barnett Carl Ray McVoy Jim Calley F B Wisdom Billy McPherson Howard Wimberley Norma Pyle Judy Garland Tyson Mary Hillsmeier Marl Ratliit Earl Newsom Paul Winder Carroll Don Behras.
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