Run-Off Voting Set For Saturday With Tax Assessor Race
The second Democratic Primary occurs Saturday June 4 with a contested race for tax assessor collector between David Stewart and George F Williams. Other local candidates listed include Moran Moore Smith Turbiville Mueller Ashley Miller Townsend and others in various precincts and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stewart
George F. Williams
Lee B. Moran
Euel Moore
C. B. Smith
Leonard B. Turbiville
A. G. Mueller
Llano records 1960 rainfall totaling 8.71 inches to May
Ottis Halliburton reports Llano received 8.71 inches of rain in the first five months of 1960 with monthly totals 2.37 in January 1.89 in February 1.55 in March 2.44 in April and .46 in May. Drier conditions and drying winds have stressed pastures and fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Ottis Halliburton
Longhorn Camp Begins Its 21st Year at Inks Lake
Camp Longhorn marks its twenty first year as private boys and girls camps at Inks Lake and will open June 6 with three one month terms. Tex and Pat Robertson own and direct both camps hosting campers from across the nation and more than 140 counselors. The program features swimming sailing water sports and a wide range of athletic crafts and drama with noted swimming coach Tex Robertson leading a long running program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Longhorn
Oklahoma
New Mexico
New York
California
Louisianan
Mississippi
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
South
Central America
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Tex
Pat Robertson
Inks Lake
Llano
Damon Smith
Philip Smith
Tex Robertson
University of Texas
Navy Frogmen
Methodist Ministers Accepted Appointments Across Texas
The Rev. M. D. Lowry leaves Llano for Angelo Heights in San Angelo. Rev. Leslie A. McDaniel moves from Eagle Lake to Llano. Rev. Paul Chapman shifts from Castell to Hunt. Rev. George Holcombe transfers from Castell to an associate post in Baton Rouge, and Rev. James Allen Robinson arrives at Castell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Lowry
Llano
Angelo Heights Methodist Church
San Angelo
Leslie A. McDaniel
Eagle Lake
Lowry
McDaniel
Paul Chapman
Castell
Brownsville
Hunt
George Holcombe
Baton Rouge
James Allen Robinson
Joy Alexander Wins Llano Scholarship in 1960
Joy Alexander, Llano Scholarship recipient, becomes the first girl honored. She is valedictorian of Llano High, aims to attend the University of Texas, and will also receive a UT tuition scholarship. The Llano Scholarship rose to 200 dollars this year, previously 150, and has funded four male graduates before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Alexander
Llano
Leonard Alexander
Joy
University of Texas
Alexander
Llane High School
Little Leaguers Meet to Register and Start Practice
All boys interested in playing little league baseball are asked to meet at the little league diamond on Friday June 8 at 4 p.m. to register and begin practicing. If unable to attend contact Mr. Massey at the Chamber of Commerce office by 4 p.m. Friday with name age and birthdate. Sponsoring groups include Lions Jaycees VFW Farm Bureau Fettsimons and Rotary. Wes Lynch is general chairman. Games on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights with double headers on Monday and Friday. Tuesday reserved for practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Chamber of Commerce
The
Lions
Jaycees
VFW
Farm Bureau
Fetzsimons
Rotary Club
Wes Lynch
W T Overstreet Receives 30 Year Service Award
W T Overstreet a Texas State Highway Department employee received a thirty year service award in Austin presented by the State Highway Commission. He has served all thirty years in Llano County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Overstreet
Texas State Highway Department
Austin
State Highway Commission
Overstreet
Llano County
Henry Buttery to be Installed Llano Jaycee President
Henry Buttery Jr. will be installed as president of the Llano Junior Chamber of Commerce at a banquet next Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Kerrville’s Carroll Abbott will speak. Fredericksburg’s Roland Schmidt regional VP will oversee ceremonies. Theo Crenwelge is outgoing president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Buttery Jr
Llano
Supt. C. M. Nalls
Yellowjacket Stadium
Henry Buttery
Pickels Return to Buchanan Dam Business Roles
Paul Pickel and his wife resume local work at Buchanan Dam with Pickel launching a new real estate office and Mrs. Pickel returning to bookkeeping duties at Barnes Jones Lumber Company.
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Buchanan Dam
Paul Pickel
Pickel
Barnes & Jones Lumber Company
Llano District Reports 68 Students With Perfect Attendance
The past school year saw 68 students across Llano's schools end the year with perfect attendance. Forty four from Henry Junior High and twenty four from the elementary schools achieved zero tardies or absences. The mumps outbreak reduced overall attendance, but listed students include Charles Staedtler Bette Otto Dianne Nalls Kirk Hodges and many others across grades.
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Lardy
Henry Junior High School
Charles Staedtler
Bette Otto
Dianne Nalls
Kirk Hodges
Larry Najar
Esther Mae Whatley
Larry
Richard Hervidge
Suzanne Adams
Duane Conley
Joyce Keng
Lois King
Jackie Larremore
Virginija Light
Sharon Nadeau
Emlyn Pehl
Janeane Raesener
Carl Warren Ricketson
Eddie Jean Bode
Reuben Schneider Jr
Charles Gibbs
Evan Bauer
M. J. Sullivan
Gary Reed
Ruth Ann Lowry
Pamela West
Margaret Moore
Ronnie Holloway
Geneva Walker
Billy Johnson Named Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Turbiville
Billy Johnson has been appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff L B Turbiville. He assumed duties on Wednesday June 1. A Llano County native and noted rancher, he and his wife have two children Lynn and Doras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Johnson
L. B. Turbiville
Johnson
Llano County
Lynn
Doras
Liana Prepares Three-Night Old West Rodeo Event
Llano gears up for a three night rodeo with 30 bull riders signed as of Wednesday. New events include head and heels roping and a pony hitch act by Nub Wharton. A parade along Bessemer at 3 pm features local girls and horses with a Llano foal to debut in town and at out of town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Inman
Rodeo
Saat
Inman
Nub Wharton
San Saba
Nuh
Llana
Llano
Bessemer
New City Traffic Officer Begins Duties in Llano
C O Morgan takes over Llano traffic duties replacing Ona James after 30 years with Shell Petroleum. City Manager R V Derrick announced the transition to the Lions Club urging driver cooperation for street safety. Mrs Morgan and son David accompany the officer, the family to reside at 607 Flag Street. they are Methodist Church members with Mrs Morgan having taught in Kermit schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Derrick
Lions Club
Llano
Morgan
Kermit Schools
Eighth Graders Step Into High School
Eighth grade students from OQ Henry Junior High graduated into high school at a commencement ceremony held last Thursday night. Mrs. Damon Edwards played piano and the class sang two hymns. Martha Sawyer delivered the invocation and Dianne Nalls read the prophecy. Jacrne Phelan gave the valedictory, Hazel Moore read the class will, and the benediction closed the service. A party followed at the Yellowjacket's Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQ. Henry Junior High School
Damon Edwards
Martha Sawyer
Derral Russell
Sandra Russell
Hazel Moore
Dianne Nalls
Mary Oehler
Jacrne Phelan
LHS
God
Yellowjacket's Nest
4 H Members to Go To State Round Up
Fourteen Llano County 4-H members advance to the state Roundup at Texas A M on June 7 to 9. Martha Sawyer and Joan Wilson won senior electric contest, Helen Feuge second in senior airy foods, and the livestock judging team led by Franklin Reager and the Osbournes tied for first with Bandera. Over 2 000 attendees expected including donors and media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Texas A&m College
Martha Sawyer
Joan Wilson
San Angelo
Helen Feuge
Airy Foods
Franklin Reager
Bexter Sagebiel
Lester Osbourn
Malcoam Osbourn
Bandera
Jaycee Officers Appointed For Llano Chapter
Hudson Long named secretary and Charles Ingram appointed treasurer of the Llano Jaycees for the coming year. They will assume duties July 1, with the two appointive offices handling much of the group’s work. Mr and Mrs Franklin Weatherg and daughters Rita and Cheryl visited relatives in Goldthwaite Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Long
Charles Ingram
Llano Jaycees
Henry Battery Jr
Buttery
Jaycees
Franklin Weatherg
Rita
Cheryl
Goldthwaite
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Linda Bigger
Jaycee
Patsy Raesener
Linda Williams
Johnnie Lou Walker
Carolyn Derrick
ESA Sorority
Betty Henderson
Pechacek
Longhorn Camp
E. J. Dalrymple
L. B. Newberry
Houston
Franklin Buttery
Floyd Wooldridge
Peggy Newberry
Marian
Pickels
Lurremore
Roger Ray Walker
Winnie Howard
Mary Helen Holland
Stephen Pryor
Tony Krauss
James Sterling
Sherman Ratiff
Lanny Hallmark
Lesa Hohmann
Eddie Halland
William Neal Lynch
Bobby McCall
Larry Stovatt
Paylor Whatley
Patrick Zucha
Felix Hetler
Danny Nixon
Carolyn Patterson
Stephen Danshby
Stanley Horlen
Mike Virdell
Earnest Schneider
Joni Osbourn
Keith Smith
Luther Avritt
Myrl Gifford
Willie Smith
Darrell West
Lyle Bigger
Joseph Horlen
Micky Wirdell
Faoball
Liane Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jeycess
Liana
New City
C. O. Morgan
Coca-Cale Company
Eugene Russell
Supt
C. M. Nalls
Theq Cranwelge
Tester Laman
4-H
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