Llano Welcomes Large Granite Plant Enterprise
A Llano article notes the Southwestern Granite and Marble Company of Yoakum acquiring and integrating multiple quarries and a big cutting and finishing plant. J. W. Corley leads the venture with plans to begin operations within 10 days, employing 75 cutters and finishers at Yoakum and listing local bankers among its backers. The project, described as two realized prospects, aims to boost local industry and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MN. J. Badu
Southwestern Granite and Marble Company
Yoakum
Old Oil Mill
Bil
Williams
Dewnmoon
Llano
J. W. Corley
Palestine
San Mac. Coos
Victory
Welhausen
Irrean
Yanicum
Loidzer
Bau Forts
Fis
Gold Liang
Underwood Returns Safe From Front Line Service
Llano County confirms the safe return of veteran Underwood from France. He served in a unit of the Ruad Division near Toul and St Arronge fronts, escaping injury while many comrades were wounded or killed. He arrived with friends and family greeting him at the rail station.
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Llano County
Rome
Sae Underwood
Lis
Amecia
Jasma
Tront
France
Ruad
Toul
St Arronge
Inadang Michiel
Meus Underwood
Commencement Exercises Highlight Local School Graduation
Miss Robsmith led lines of talent as graduates and attendees noted top honors. Grammar School seniors Lee and Willheim earned diplomas with Rita Davis valedictorian while Marie Duncan and Hazel Hareon earned scholarships. Rev Pennyhacker delivered a forceful address to a large audience.
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Pit Moseley
Mattie Wat Brown
Pesri Smith
Marie Duncan
Rita Davis
Me Bell Reed
Beghains Secasion
Grammar School
Grau
Ors Lee
Hazel Hareon
Blargen
Elsie Rothmang
Misa Rita Davis
Frederick Ty
Swan Aoitaei
Aussens Hecate Marie Dunes
J F Pennyhacker
Pennyhacker
Injured Rider Struck When Horse Fell on Rocky Ground
Herman Shults sustained a painful facial cut after his horse slipped on rocks and dumped him. A doctor treated wounds, and witnesses described the moment he reached down to pick up a relief item before the accident.
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Asataeine
Cathie
Fos Fathers Ranch
Herman Stilis
Sodola
Ainay Ports
Hereford Dinner Hosts For Teachers At Dan Carlos
Mr and Mrs Hereford entertained with a dinner Wednesday night at the Dan Carlos. They hosted the teachers of the Dona Prutie seconds eidroa and other guests in a decoratively arranged setting with pleasant conversation and cordial hospitality.
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Dan Carlos
Ste
Mra
Ernest Toretard
Dona Prutie
Manu
Rural Telephone Organizes At Courthouse Meeting
At a courthouse gathering Saturday in May, Pep Toe of the Wurtons led the planting of the County Rural Telephone organization. Officers were elected for twelve months, with HH Willborn president and A J Cotton temporary secretary and treasurer. Directors include Mullican of Lone Grove Nixon of Valley Spring Smith of App, Mcdonald of Tow Porter Holland Cashel Bauer Moss Coursey Yield Creek Clearman Kingshind and Willbern. A committee presented a report. further steps, including by laws and franchise plans, were discussed for adoption at the next meeting.
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Pep Toe
Wurtons
Murat
Bertotene
Orien
Fry
HH Willborn
Liano
A. J. Cotton
Dno i. Mullican
Lone Grove
Nixon Valley Spring
App Smith
Selinett
K. Mcdonald
Tow
Porter Holland
Bauer
Cashel
Irl
Irl Moss, Oxford, J. A. Coursey, EU 1S TP Marshall, Yield Creek
Clearman
Willbern
Mrs Luther Roberts Injured in Cuero Texas
The dispatch reports Mrs Luther Roberts wife of a pastor in Cuero Texas was injured yesterday afternoon while in the city. The article notes concern for her condition and mentions friends and relatives visiting as she recovers over several days.
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Luther Fwuther Roberts
Cuero
Roberts
the Ours
Thuberts
Farmers Busy as Bees Harvesting and News of Local Events
County farmers work hard this week amid rains and winds, harvesting small grain and preserving feed for hard times. Reported travel updates include Jacks attending Belton summer school and Raynold Pyfield in Austin for medical care and a planned operation.
Annual Intermedia Debate At Alma College Sparks Discussion
The Megaphone reports on the Annual Mama Intermediate Debate where Miss Hazel Gatwyam and other speakers debated abolishing intercollegiate athletics. Tom Gibbs opened with a forceful affirmative, while Miss Hansel, Miss Usske, and others argued for or against reform, reflecting on youth and merit on the University platform.
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Wstiaeon
Pohl Adamo
Prateres
Gray Watts
Alamo
Gayle Waldrop
Anfo
Alamoa Litera Society
Tom Gibbs
Recruiting See France and the Rhine Offer
The recruiting officer invites eligible men at the Southern Hotel to enlist for three years with options to serve in France the Philippines Panama Hawaii or other posts. After one year service they may be discharged at the Secretary of War’s discretion. Saturday June 7 is the cutoff for applications.
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United States
France
St Phillippines
Caliteria
Panama
Allershaids
Hawai
Secretary of War
Wrance
Rhine
W. Piece Austin
Wayne Lieve
Trib Tuesdhiy
Roll of Honor Call Urges Missing Names For Public Notice
A local appeal asks readers to report missing names for a Roll of Honor. The committee lists listed names such as Anderson, Les and Crockett, Oscar, urging relatives or acquaintances to call Gareeth with any corrections or additions immediately.
Obituary Notice of Mr Knight at Eastland
Mr Knight, about 77, died Tuesday at Burne. The funeral was to Salado for interment. Survived by his aged father, over 100, and other family. A private procession and sympathy extended by relatives and friends.
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Walter Sess
Daugi
Whittenberg
Parker
Joe
Knight
Eastland
Terry
Salado
Bene Miller
Allies Likely to Yield Some in German Peace Talks
Reports from June 3 say American and Allied commissioners will meet soon to discuss German counter proposals. The council of four weighs two changes: a 100 billion indemnity and a Silesian coal mine subsidy. Wilson met with commissioners to mediate. Britain favors broader concessions, while the United States leans toward limited moves.
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Haris
Cance
Great Britain
Vitaly
Americ Et Peue
Council of Four
Gernan
Allied Financial Commission
Silesia
Germany
Wilson
Wpa Exqueria
Veesidaat Wilwin Qson
Viarieua Sabe
Taxcn
Brilal
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Tre Trings
Underwood
Miss Rosmith
Herman Shults
MR. and
Mrs. Hereford
Erirte
Cate
Fae
Renan
Leoien
Luther Roberts
Wallies
Jue Todath
Ise Cheerey
Ted
Moo Bois Jacks
Uas
Belton
Ufend
Sausemer Scaoul
Baylor Courtege
Voss Fana Mae Bradley
Jessetioad
Liss Oplser
Mra Raynold Pyfield
Austin
Drownie
Cae
Byiona
Lee Cha Ge
Esiad
Pune
Roo Porter
Gon
Bus
Sanderson
Uae
Lee Broth
Silas Capps
Linno
Wiehite Falls
Hazel Gatywam
Deccan Tus GP Argumenk
Fiva
Mattey Fran
Votey
Pire Dotiwe
Shaspl Cacmar
Calinge
Besarompreratian
Tite
Francis Cocke
Hansel
Nauk
O. Po Garrete
Tyitain
Ceresmasias
Eran Fii Inter
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