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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
3
The article notes a stone and log house near Granite Shoals Lake at Kingsland, once owned by A. V. Willis, later purchased by Brich Lappe, with a hand hewn granite chimney. The property served as a community court site and now operates as a guest house under new management at Flamingo Restaurant on Lake Buchanan.
Community volunteers organize the Wanderer Rodeo with Swenson and committee leaders planning parades and events at Yellowjacket Stadium. The note mentions Wes and his horse performing a dramatic dying cowboy tableau and an amusing interruption. It also previews Llano County Democratic runoff for tax assessor collector between George Williams and David Stewart and explains poll tax receipt rules in the election.
Llano's Southern Hotel, a three story Victorian landmark from the Carpetbagger era, remains a central social hub and one of Texas' oldest continually operated hotels. The Llano County Historical Survey Committee notes its significance as a preserved heritage site within a broad state restoration effort.
The Rev and Mrs Claude Wingo relocate to Llano and will reside in the Opp house on Foard Street. Rev Wingo is a retired minister of the Christian Church and is well known to Llano residents.
The Ranch Homes Demonstration Club voted to donate to the cancer fund at their meeting held at Mrs. T Alexander Thes home. Twelve members and two guests Paul Hadlsmeier and Caroly 1 attended and refreshments were served.
The Flamingo Restaurant on Buchanan Lake resumes service under new management. Lunch hours extend to 4 p.m. with charcoal grilled steaks available. Location listed as Buchanan Dam Phobe 2971, with Shorty Taylor noted among the staff.
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