Llano Defeats Junction Eagles 16 to 5 in One-Sided Game
Llano plows past Junction 16 to 5 at home in Hill Country League action. Mather led with a homer and a single while Blackburn doubled and scored three runs. Van Hess pitched steady for Llano as Taylor stole four bases and Pinckney contributed key hits. Next Sunday Fredericksburg visits Llano as league leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboys
Junction
Robertson
Richardson
Llane
Blackburn
van Hess
Liane
Mather
Pinckney
Reed
Taylor
Giants
Fredericksburg, Inc
Buster
Kendrick
Llano
Brewer
Ancllion P Wee Clo Yoo
Davis
MelLeod
Collings
Gardner
Peel
Liano
Motley
van Heas
McLeod
Cano
van Hegs
Labs
Brobertson
Strick Onnt
Nolanand Taylor
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Luano
Mason
Comfort
Business Men Dine with Hamilton Dam Officials
About thirty Luncheon Club members joined Mr. G. R. Conkey and staff at the Hamilton Dam for dinner last Thursday evening. The group toured the site and learned that roughly ninety percent of the building work is finished. Construction includes extending railway tracks to the river, building a spur to a nearby town, and quarrying rock for dam halting. The Llano delegation praised the invitation and planned a future barbecue for the guests.
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G. R. Conkey
Hamilton Dam
Liano
Llano
Mr. Conkey
Llana
Liana
Llano Boy Graduates With Honors At A and M College
Norman G. Schuessler of Llano graduated with honors from A and M College as part of a class of 370 with 29 in the honor group. He will receive a commission as second lieutenant at Fort Clark and serve as vocational instructor next year. Other Llano attendees include Lenox Ligon Carl Rabh Marl Westerman and Russell Osbourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Schuessler
Helen
A. and
M. College
Norman G. Schuessler
Llano
Fort Clark
U.S. Army
M. Conese
Lenox
Ten motor cars registered here during past month
The records in Collector Dan Mc Donalds office show that ten motor cars were sold in Llano during May. Buyers include Raymond Rogers A W Brill Mrs Myrtle Vinson J M Hardison Mrs Walter J Ligon C Marschal N G Schuessler Peples Construction Co Cronwelge Ford Truck and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Liano
Raymond Rogers
Chevrolet
A. W. Brill
Austin
Ford
Myrtle Vinson
Liang
J J Backnes to Open New Drive In Filling Station
J J Backnes resigns from Roy B Inks Motor Co to start own business. He leases a drive in filling station on Main street across from the Methodist church at Pecan Belt Highway and highway 29. He plans to open by June and offer tires tubes and auto accessories with St Clair products through L G Brown as local agent.
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Mr. Backnes
L. GC. Brown
Main Street
Methodist Church
Pecan Belt Highway
Highway 29
Baeknew
Clark Smith
Ford
Backnes
St. Clair
Mr. Brown
4 H Club Encampment Set on Colorado River July 1 2 3
County agents from Burnet Blanco and Llano counties met at Kingstand to secure a camp site for a joint 4 H Club encampment July 1 2 and 3. The event prioritizes recreation with some agricultural demonstrations and athletic activities led by M T Payne state leader.
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Kingstand
Burnet
Blanco
Llano
M. T. Payne
M. College
Llano County
May rainfall record shows half inch total for the month
Weather observer Mrs. I. W. Tarrence reports May rainfall reached one half inch with most rain falling early. Grazing is good and stock water is plentiful though crops may suffer modestly without further rains. Last May was the driest in years in the Linne country. June is expected to bring moisture for better crops.
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I. W. Tarrence
Sret Cgn
Juno
Thomas Claiburn Leverett Dies in Llano Monday
Thomas Claiburn Leverett dies at his Llano home on June first after a period of ill health. Born September 10, 1869 in Fiskville, he lived in Llano most of his life and worked at local granite finishing plants. He married Ophelia Cassels on May 18, 1890, and his survivors include four children, six grandchildren, four brothers, one sister, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday afternoon, with a long procession to the cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Poc. Leverett
Llano
Leverett
Mr. Leverett
Fiskville
Travis County
Ophelia Cassels
Oscar Rell
J. Fry
Bob Speegle
Mra
Denne Talley
Dave
Kim
John
Liting
Willis
Clarendon
Ona
Rloy
McFatridge
Wesley Prince
Lfe
Lumber arrives for repair work on Llano River Bridge
Two carloads of lumber reached Llano Tuesday night and other materials are en route. Workmen remove old paint and repaint the bridge, a task expected to take more than a week. The Highway Commission will send qualified men to supervise the project as it progresses toward completion. The worn bridge hardware creates noise and safety concerns during traffic.
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M. W. Tyson
Llano
Tyson
Highway Commission
Bao Tyes
High School Teachers Elected Here by School Board
At a Wednesday morning school board meeting in the law office of Wilhurn Oulman two teachers were elected for the local high school for the coming year. Mrs. Gladys Edmonds Steen of Austin will teach English and Frank Guffin will teach science and coach athletics.
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Wilhurn Oulman
Gladys Edmonds Steen
Austin
Guffin
Pyeuy
District Legion Convention Set for Llano July Fourth to Sixth
The American Legion district convention will be held in Llano on July 4 and 5 or 6. Delegates from about thirty five counties are expected, with around two hundred visitors. Plans include Independence Day observances on the Llano River and a barbecue, with committees already at work and further program details to be announced.
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American Legion
Llane
Legion
Liano
Texas
Futher
Trades Day Draws Fair Crowd In Liano On Monday
A fair crowd gathered in Liano for June Trades Day with shoppers from surrounding counties. Businesses report strong afternoon trade as cash prizes of 50 dollars were awarded on the courthouse lawn before attendees dispersed. The committee has not set a date for a possible next event, with notices to follow.
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Liano
Court House
Boys Show Keen Interest in the Ant Killing Campaign
Several hundred ant beds have already been killed by the H Club boys in and around Idaho. The work is being extended to include the Castell, Valley Spring and Prairie Mountain Clubs. Other areas will likely be treated soon as transportation delays slow progress. The effort aims to eradicate this pest from Llane with continued cooperation.
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Idaho
Castell
Valey Spring
Prairie Mountain
Llane
Memorial Day Observed in Llano with Ceremonies
Memorial Day was observed in Llano with a short program at the World War Monument. A wreath laying by Girl Scouts and baskets of flowers were placed at the Confederate and World War monuments. Attendees then visited the cemetery to honor veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War.
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Seon
Visit to Denton by Ravitt and Smith Families
Mrs Richard Ravitt and Mrs 8 Smith with daughter foss visited Denton last week to see their daughters Ava Ratliff and Dot Smith students in CG EB A. Also at Mrs Smiths son O K Smiths home with wife. Mr Smith is engaged in business there.
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Richard Ravitt
8. & Smith
Foss
Denton
Ava Ratliff
Dot Smith
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Junction Eagles
Matley
MecWright
Cf Camp
Dechert
Dunbar
Lllano
Pecker
J. Pluckney
Ay Taylor
P. McLeod
van Hers
Marjorie Ruth Laning
Thomas Gordon Barr
Smithville
Oklahoma
W. la Barr
First Methodist
Temple
Yale
Suel Laning
Mary Muay
Nevin
Mendelssohn
Aileen
Genevieve Barr
J. A. Lanky, Jr
Allen Barr
W. L. Barr
Ot Hazel May
Ethel Dees
Kathryn Brown
Grace Hargon
Clumice McDonald
Gloria Boube
Earlelass
Jack Evang Chesnut
J. A. Lening
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Welter Currie
San Antonio
Homer King
Hondo
Earl Newsom
Harry Hensley
Caldwell
Henry Cordis
Houston
Barr
Baylor College
Belton
Texas University
Grammar School
Garr
Eller
Southwestern University
Georgestown
Fulsome Training School
A. & M. College
J. M. Hardison
Walter J. Ligon
Bridge Street
RTS Ta Tar Rie
Smith Building
G. C. Staples
F. Boubel
Eagle Pass
Clemice McDonald
Messrs
Marl Newsom
Walter Currie
San Antonio Payne
Dallas
Wesley Keenermant
Bowman
San Angelo
J.J. Backnes
J. D. Backnes
Roy B. Inks Motor Co
Golorado River
Thomas Claiburn Leverett
Llano River
District Legion
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