Llano High School Sees Historic 1925-26 Commencement
The 1925-26 Llano Public School year closes with high praise for the board Supt Levy and staff for a record year. Commencement featured W. B. James addressing graduates on mind body training, diplomas awarded by M C Wilkes, scholarships won by Florence Schmidt and Earl Newsom, with Salutatory by Rosa Pehl and Valedictory by Schmidt. Sunday morning services followed in the auditorium with music and prayers.
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Liano Public
Supt. Levy
Bia Co
Liano
Hig
Pratae
W. EB. James
Public Safety League
Texas
James
M. C. Wilkes
Llano High School
Supt
Levy
Florence Schmidt
Earl Newsom
Rosa Pehl
E. B. Morrison
Leola Holtzer
Maymie Watterson
Llano
Audry Courie
The Charm School Play Shows Noted Student Talent
A high school production titled The Charm School presented in three acts impressed with well coached performances and a strong ensemble. Misa Gwendolyn Smith appeared in a blackface special during the interludes, drawing applause. Anice Jenkins coached the cast, and student stage scenery enhanced the show. Proceeds funded the paraphernalia costs.
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Aeth
Misa Gwendolyn Smith
Black Face
S. E. ‘Hargon
Anice Jenkins
Caga
Llano Methodists start new church construction with Blackmore
Contractor Blackmore arrived to begin work on the Llano Methodist Church. The plan adds a north and rear extension to the east toward the Sunday school annex, with completion hoped before Christmas if funds are secured. Construction to start within days on a cash basis.
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Blackmore
Methodist Church
Methodists of
Llano
Jenkins Promoted to Chief Chemist at Texas Company
Vance Jenkins of Port Arthur will assume chief chemist duties at the Texas Company head offices in Bayonne New Jersey on September first. He will oversee all research work and supervise 27 laboratories nationwide with annual inspection trips and high compensation for his age. His father Prof W G Jenkins accompanied him to Llano where they visited sisters Anice and Ethel Jenkins before returning Tuesday.
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Vance Jenkins
Port Arthur
Llano
Anice
Ethel Jenkins
Jenkins
Texas Company
Bayonne
N. J
Jenking
United States
Texas Co
Liano
W. G. Jenkins
T. C. C. President Will Speak in Llano June 9
Porter Whaley reports R Q Lee of Cisco, president of the Texas Chamber of Commerce, will address Llano June 9 at 8 p.m. on anti cultural diversification. Lee will be accompanied by BH. H. Whitehead, publicity manager. The talk targets farmers and business leaders.
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Vd. Moore
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Porter Whaley
R.Q. Lee
Cisco End
Lee
Llano
BH. H. Whitehead
Lw. Tc. c
Trades Day Promised in Llano with Bargains and Prizes
A page ad in this issue promotes Trades Day on Monday June 6 in Llano. Readers are urged to study bargain lists and prize offerings while enjoying music and cash prizes. An Automobile Day is planned for Wednesday June 23 with tickets on sale until then.
Franklin Spinks to Broadcast From Houston Tonight
Franklin Spinks who won first honors in the Southern Pacific contest will broadcast from Houston tonight over station KPR. He will read his article at seven o clock and is widely praised across the state for his work.
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Franklin Spinks
Houston
K.P. R
Llano
Legion Contest Ends Tonight With Big Supper
The local American Legion post wraps up a weeks long membership drive this evening with a supper for members families and friends. The Frank Gregg Post has been notably active and is expected to report a larger membership after the drive concludes.
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The
American Legion
Focal Post
Frank Gregg
Llano Couple Wed in Fredericksburg Ceremony
Audrey J. Currin and Louise M. Weber married last Thursday in Fredericksburg by County Judge Herman Use Ner. They will reside in Llano after two days in San Antonio and are noted as popular locals with bright prospects.
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Audrey J. Currin
Louise M. Weber
Llano
Fredericksburg
Herman Usener
San Antonio
J. W. Currie
A. R. Weber
Liano
Jeiuy
Baccalaureate Sermon Elevates Graduates in Town Closing Exercises
Rev Du Bose Murphy of Austin delivered the Baccalaureate Sermon praised for its moral focus and strong backing of character. Rev Wesley Prince offered scripture readings and closed with benediction as the town records another year of school work and youth development.
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Wesley Prince
du Bose Murphy
Austin
du Bose
Ligno High School Honors Earl Newsom and Florence Schmidt
Two Ligno High School students earned honors with scholarships last Friday. Earl Newsom, editor of the Mountaineer, received the boys’ scholarship after devoting substantial time to school duties beyond editorship. Florence Schmidt also earned top honors. Newsom plans to attend A and M in September and aims to continue earning honors at a leading Texas college.
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Ligno High School
Florence Schmidt
Earl Newsom
Annual
The
Mountaineer
Earl
the News
Texas
Deats Couple Visit Local Friends Reports Ideal Cattle Conditions
Mark Deats and his wife of Bracket Ville were in Liane this week visiting relatives and friends. He reported conditions in his section as being ideal and that cattle were as far as he ever saw them at this season. They returned home Tuesday.
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Mark Deats
Bracket
Ville
Liane
Sam Watkins Returns Home For Summer Visit
Sam Watkins a University of Texas student arrives home Monday for a short visit. He plans to spend the summer in Houston where he will work until the university reopens in the fall.
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Sam Watkins
University of Texas
Sam
Houston
University
Mrs Wilburn Oatman Returns Home After Treatment
Mrs Wilburn Oatman returns home today from Temple where she has been for several days under a specialist's care. She is rapidly regaining her former health.
Dan Moody Draws Lone Governor Hopeful Crowd at Burnet
Llano residents joined a large audience in Burnet on Monday to hear Dan Moody, candidate for governor, whose address drew close attention and loud applause. Mrs Otis Potterof visits Llano this week, hosted by Mrs W J Saunders and staying several days.
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Burnet
Dan Moody
Slator Visits Liano. West Texas Cattle Report Glows
Paul Slator spent the past week in Liano on business and visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Slator. He says conditions are extra good in the West Texas country and cattle look fine. Mrs. J. Dunn and her daughter Jane Wallace arrived in Liano Saturday to visit the Wallace family at their home.
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Paul Slator
Liano
J. D. Slator
West Texas
J. Dunn
Jane Wallace
C. M. Wallace
Legion Memorial Service Held at Llano High
The local American Legion post hosted a memorial service in the Llano High School auditorium on a Sunday afternoon led by post commander T. J. Watkins. Rev. Du Bose Murphy of Austin gave the principal address, with Rev. Dally delivering invocation and Rev. Wesley Prince giving the benediction. the program included a choir song, readings, a solo by Mrs. Orvilla Buttery, and a performance of America and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Wat
Beldat
The
American Legion
du Bose Murphy
Austin
Levy
Llano
T. J. Watkins
Supt. Levy
America
Dally
Orvilla Buttery
Flanders Field
Gwendolyn Smith
Tillie B. _Moss
Wesley Prince
Everything in readiness for the Christian revival
The Christian church prepares for a revival beginning next Sunday morning with Harry K. Shields of Glendora organizing a choir. Rev. Chas. A. Chasteen of Dallas will arrive Saturday as the church invites all to attend the first service and all meetings for the soul saving campaign.
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Christian Church
Harry K. Shields
Glendora
California
Chas. A. Chasteen
Dallas
Townsends Tie Here In Simple Local Ceremony
Ned B. Townsend of Tennessee wed Miss Ethel Velma Hughes daughter of Henry Hughes in a ceremony at the court house conducted by Justice J. Moyes. The bride is well known in the community and friends extend hearty good wishes to the couple.
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Ned B. Townsend
Tennesse
Ethel Velma Hughes
Henry Hughes
Local Visitors and Graduates Highlight Georgetown Trip
W W Watkins and wife visited their son James at Southwestern University in Georgetown. Mrs P Barker recovering from a serious operation in Temple is improving and may return home today. A H Bruhl and wife travel to Austin for their son Lawrence's university graduating exercises and will be joined by Edwin Bruhl of the Public Auditors of Houxton on their return.
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W. W. Watkins
Georgetown
James
Southwestern University
A. H. Bruhl
Austin
Lawrence
Edwin Bruhl
Houxton
Recital at H S Auditorium Promises Noted pianists
Mias Helen Sale of Corpus Christi will perform in a piano recital at the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening. She studies at Baylor College Conservatory of Fine Arts under Walter Gibwins and has garnered wide praise across Texas and neighboring states. Also featured are Misses Camilla and Virginia Marrs, Baylor Conservatory violin graduates under Kenneth Wood, praised for touring the South and earning top honors. The event is urged for lovers of fine art.
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Mias
Helen’ Sale
Corpus Christi
Minges Marra
Iraduate
Conservatory of Fine Arts
Baylor
Belton
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Sale
Walter Gibwics
Miles Helen Sale
Miss Sale
Antifa
Conservatory of Fine Arta
Sling
Camilla
Virginia Marra
Marbia Falls
Baylor College Conservatory of Fine Arts
Kenneth Wood
New York
Berlin
Baylor College
Marrs
Baylor Conservatory of Fine Arts
Baylor College Choral Club
Camilla Marrs
Hiigh School
Llano County Sees Rising Automobile Registrations
County Tax Collector W T Rogers reports growing auto registrations with 1109 cars and 88 trucks registered by June 1, implying one vehicle per family. May added 13 Fords 5 Chevrolets and 2 Dodges to the tally.
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W.T. Roger
Candidate for Governor TQ Speaks in Llano Saturday
Mrs. Kate Jobson of San Antonio, a gubernatorial candidate, will address Llano County voters Saturday afternoon. The invitation comes from Jobson’s San Antonio headquarters. she formerly lived in Llano during childhood as the daughter of the late Col. Miller of Llano.
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Kate Jobson
San Antonio
Johnson
Col. Miller
Ljaito
Barbecue and Picnic at Hoffmann Place Saturday
A barbecue and picnic will be held at the Albert Hoffmann place on the Liano river this Saturday July 3. The public is invited and candidates will be given a chance to address attendees in their own interest.
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Albert Hoffmann Place
Liano River
Local visitors stop by in town over weekend
Harry Holtzer and his mother Mrs. S. M. Holtzer came from the State University for a weekend visit. Miss Claire Hargon traveled from Austin to visit at Mrs. Grady Faubion’s home and with relatives and friends.
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Harry Holtzer
the State University
S. M. Holtzer
Claire Hargon
Austin
Grady Faubion
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