Walter J. Ligon Funeral Held Sunday
The funeral of Walter J. Ligon was held Sunday at the Methodist church with large attendance. The service honored a World War veteran and famed aviator who died in a Clover Field plane crash with Lt. Ivan L. Hall. He was born March 22 1899 and married Minnie Belle McLean on October 11 1925, leaving a wife a seven month old son Walter Jay Jr and parents W H Ligon.
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Los Angeles
California
Methodist
Walter J
Lig ‘On
Los Angeles Times
Ivan Leroy Hall
Clover Field
W H. Ligon
Air Service
America
Aitke
United States
Walter. J
Pastor Gard
Misa Minnie Belle McLean
J. H. McLean
Walter Jay Jr
Walter
This County
Baptist Church
F. M. McConnell
4Ron
Spur
Dakar
McConnell
Loral Pastora
Tragic Car Crash Claims Miss Moss Near Liano
Miss Trome Moss, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moss of Vain Place, died Monday night from injuries after an automobile accident on Highway twenty nine just outside the city limits. The Bertram party’s car struck a culvert post then overturned. bystanders and Dr. Selman aided, but she died at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at nine oclock with Rev. P. M. Murphy presiding, and she was laid to rest in the city cemetery amid flowers and mourning friends. The town extends sympathy to her parents and relatives.
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Trome Moss
Chas. Moss
Vain Place
Fred Hodges
Wiley Cavin
Bertram
Malcom O’donnell
Mabel Leverett
Irene Hill
Irens Moga
Bertram Boys
Liano
Bertrams
Finlay
Irene Mose
Charles Mogs
P. M. Murphy
Rain Urgently Needed to Save Texas Crops
Farmers report extreme heat draining soil moisture across the region. Corn shows stress from the heat and needs rain within days to prevent significant losses. May's hottest day on record, per the Dallas Weather Bureau, underscores the severity.
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Texas
Dallas
Llano Auxiliary Poppy Drive Raises Funds for Disabled Soldiers
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary sold poppies on Llano streets last Saturday and sent a substantial collected sum to the national headquarters for distribution to disabled soldiers. The auxiliaries nationwide conduct this annual drive to fund the cause.
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Auxiliary of the American Legion
Llano
Azatea
Aviation pioneer Welter remembered in heartfelt tribute
Relatives and friends honor the sacrifice of Welter, a young aviation enthusiast who devoted ten years to advancing aviation for humanity. He died in service to his country, leaving a legacy of progress and hope as mourners seek comfort in faith and memories of his humanitarian work.
Death Claims William J. Rogers in Bastrop County
William J. Rogers died suddenly early Thursday after a day with cattle. Born 1867 in Bastrop County, he moved here in 1879 and married Ida Kyle in 1882. Survived by seven children and faithful Christian, he was active in livestock and community life. funeral held at the Christian church with large attendance.
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William J. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Bastrop County
Migg Ida Lee Kyle
Ernest
Will Rogers
Bastrop
C. P. Parkhill
the Place
Ford Rogers
Smithville
B. H. Camp
Temple
Raymond Rogers
Liang
C. E. Bowman
Malakoff
Raymond
Christian Church
Arthur W. Jones
W. J. Rogers
Co and S Installed Officers For Year Tuesday Night
The local chapter O. EB. 5. installed officers for the year on Tuesday night. Appointees include Worthy Matron Mrs. Mattie Hallford, Worthy Patron Mr. Henry C. Roth, Associate Matron Mrs. Ona Darnall, Secretary Mise Ellen Currie, Treasurer Mrs. Media Roth, Conductress Mrs. Mart Garrett, Associate Conductress Mrs. Ma Spinks, Chaplin Miss Verda Everett, Marshal Mrs. Cora Tarrence, Organist Miss Ann Willbern, Adah Mrs. Aus Roy Townsend, Ruth Mrs. Florence Fiahbeck, Esther Miss Myrtle Brown, Martha Mrs. Minnie Martin, Electa Mr. Simbra Stribling, Sentinel Mrs. Clara Watkins, Warden.
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O. EB
Mattie Hallford
Worthy Matlyon
Henry C. Roth
Claudie McCoy
Ona Darnall
Mise Ellen Currie
Media Roth
Mart Garrett
Ma Spinks
Chaplin
Verda Everett
Marshal
Cora Tarrence
Ann
Llano Chamber backs road to Enchanted Rock trend
Llano Chamber of Commerce directors meet with Tate Moss to discuss building a road from the Pecan Belt Highway to the Enchanted Rock. Moss says cost is modest, with local landowner Mr Moss offering supervision and pay. The group plans a $150 subscription and urges improvements to Falls Creek as tourist demand grows. Meanwhile Llano public school completes another year with graduation and festival events, including the senior class commencement and baccalaureate service led by Dr. E Godbold.
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Mr. Moas
Fock
A. F. Moga
Mr. Moss
Fredericksburg
The
Rock
Texas
Liano
J. F. Battery
Chamber of Commerce
Moss
Pecan Belt Highway
Enchanted Rock
W. R. Orr
Falls Creek
Orr
State officials inspect highways in Burnet County area
State highway engineer R A Thompson and division engineer D E B Manigault visited Liano with Joe Gresham division superintendent. They praised road conditions while noting ongoing work on highway twenty eight and plans to widen and straighten curves on highway twenty nine this year. Tyson supervisor for Liano and Burnet counties said about 45 workers are active across the two counties with a bridge under construction over Willow Creek between Liano and Fredericksburg on the Pecan Belt Highway.
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R. A. Thompson
D. E B. H. Manigault
Liano
Joe Gresham
Tyson
Burnet
Burnet County
Willow Creek
Fredericksburg
State Highway Commission
Grasshoppers Appear Across County Amid Fears of Damage
Farmers report grasshoppers showing up in various sections with some noting large numbers. No material damage yet, but preparations to combat them are under way as the pest has troubled the area for four years and grows with each generation.
Tragic Accident Ends 15-Year-Old Life in Liano
Charles Morrow, age fifteen, was killed at his home in Liano on Tuesday night by an accidental discharge from a high powered rifle. The gun fired when his six year old nephew Monroe Brown lifted it while searching for something in a cedar chest. Charles died instantly, and his funeral was held at five o'clock yesterday in the city cemetery with many friends in attendance.
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Charles Morrow
Mra
Dave Morrow
Liano
Monroe Brows
Andy Brown
Monroe
Charles
Liana
Triahda
Summer band concerts planned by Liana Chamber group
D W Sauer director of the Liana Chamber of Commerce band told the Luncheon Club a series of summer concerts is planned and the hand stand in the courthouse yard will be moved and improved. The club favored the plan and the band received strong support. Mrs Ratliff and daughter Ava returned from San Antonio where Ava attended a business college.
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D. W. Sauer
Liana Chamber of Commerce
Court House Yard
Chamber of Commerce
Yoel
Mr. Saver
Mra, R. DB. Ratliff
Migs Ava
San Antonio
Ming Ava
Commencement at Liana High School Ends Year
The program featured religious addresses and hymns led by the choir, with Dr. E Godbold delivering a sermon urging God first in all walks of life and education. The ceremony concluded the year as teachers return home and the high school faculty largely changes for next year.
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Silent Voice
Mra
A. G. Muellar
W. R. Orr
E. Godbold
Wesley Prince
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Earl McDonald
Thelma Stewart
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Lenox Ligon
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Leona Beesley
Melvin Milliger
Myrtle Dalhau
Abolpht Mathews
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