Grand Jury Reports No Adjournment In Llano County 1929
The May Term 1929 Grand Jury of Llano County Texas reports completion of its investigation with 13 indictments for felonies and requests discharge. They praise law and order, thank the court, and express condolences to District Judge J H McLean for his family tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Liana
District Court of
Texas
W. H. Browning
Jane County
Llano County
J. F. Buttery
Foreman
Pp. L. Barker Clerk
A. N. Box
Herbert L. Tate
R. F. Redford
J. L. Nixon
A. J. Frazier
John McLeod
R. H. Hereford
R. J. Medlock
Chas. Lehmberg
Crownover
District Court
J. H. McLean
William McLean
Liano County
McLean
Business Men Lose Two To Band and Firemen
The Business Men fell 8 to 1 to the Band last Friday and 11 to 10 to the Firemen Tuesday. Errors doomed the infield in the Band game. Dun tan held opponents to six safeties. A three run rally won the Firemen game as both teams borrowed players from Band and Granitemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duntan
Granitemen
Hays
Baker and wife leave Llano for Marfa Western Union posting
J B Baker who led the Llano Western Union for five years retires with his wife to Marfa where he will head the new office. The Llano office passes to Miss Thelma Stewart who has served under Baker and has shown capability as telegraph operator in charge of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Baker
Western Union
Marfa
Mrs. Baker
Llano
Thelma Stewart
Yrorking
Wader
Baker
Couple Begins Westward Vacation Trip
Mr. Moss and Mrs. Luke Mi ant, with two children and Mildred fncks, depart Monday by automobile for New Mexico. They plan to visit Llano and Hellow scone Park then continue west, exploring new territory and routes not taken on prior trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AO Flom
Luke Mi Ant
Mildred Fncks
Moss
Ify
New Mexico
Ulen
Scone Park
Reto Llano
Donations Grow for Memorial Fund Amid Club Appeal
Over the past week readers contributed to the Shake speare Club memorial fund with Citizens National Bank gifting 50 dollars and Dan Hackworth adding 2 dollars. Mark Deats visited from Bracketville on business and family matters, noting recent rain in his area after a dry early spring. Mrs May Lanier and daughter Ossie Mae arrived from Georgetown to visit the Fowlers in town while Ossie Mae attends Southwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Deats
Bracketville
May Lanier
Ossie Mae
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Lanier
J. W. Fowler
Death of Mrs J K Finlay
Llano mourns Mrs. J K Finlay a longtime resident born in Scotland in 1854. Survived by husband J K Finlay nine children seven living, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Christian church followed by burial in Llano cemetery with Rev. Wesley Prince delivering remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Hife
J. K. Finlay
Finlay
Millsdeane
Fifeshire
Scotland
America
Missouri
Liang
Frank Holden
W. J. Everett
Flay
Christian Church
Liano
Wesley Prince
Llana
Autopsy Hints at Bruised Knuckles in McLean Death
Autopsy by Dr. G L Gray on William B McLean suggests bruised knuckles on his right hand likely from an attack. Dallas DA special investigators continue work on the case as Bill Watkins visits family before heading to Germany for the summer. Chas Milton Darnall travels to Austin after visiting Llano and aims to join City hospital for the summer while awaiting medical studies at State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Gray
William B. Mc ‘Lean
Bill
District Attorney’s Office
Dallas
Pat Reihiey
Jto
Bill Watkins
State University
Mia
S H. Watkins
Austin
Germany
Chas
Milton Darnall
Llano
Sona Darnall
City
Galveston
Contract 18 Sets New Fronts For Llano Stores
J R Blackmore of Austin has secured the contract to install new fronts on the Buttery buildings on West Main Street Llano including Byfield Hardware Llano Drug Co and store front work will start within days and enhance the business district with improved exteriors Blackmore is known for major local projects including the Methodist church and Geo M Watkins store building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Blackmore
Austin
Buttery
West Main Street
R. A A. Byfield
Buttery Hardware Co
Llano Drug Company
Llano
Blackmore
Geo. M. Watkins
Llano Band To Give Open Air Concert In Burnet
Llano band director D. W. Sauer says the band will perform an open air concert in Burnet Sunday afternoon. He urges local people to join the trip, noting a prepared program and the opportunity for residents to spend pleasant hours with friends in the sister town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Sauer
Llano
Burnet
Liano' J
Recitals by Mrs Laning Pupils Draw Crowds at High School
The classes of Mrs J A Laning presented musical recitals in the high school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday nights this week. The programs were well arranged and executed, attracting large audiences who thoroughly enjoyed the performances. Liana and other teachers offer similar recitals yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Laning
Blodgett Advances in Piano Tuning Training
Howard Blodgett departed for Janesaville Wisconsin to attend a summer school for adult blind. After eight weeks of advanced tuning and repair instruction he will visit the Baldwin Piano factory in Chicago for expert training. He is the authorized dealer for this make in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hloward
Blodgett
Janesaville
Wisconsin
Baldwin Piano Factory
Chicago
Conners Family Embarks on Pacific Coast Vacation
Conners and Mrs hi Justus travel with Mrs Conders on an extended auto trip through California and other Pacific coast states. Logan said the journey was strictly a vacation and he would not hurry, intending to visit relatives along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conners
Hi Justus
Conders
California
Pacific Coast
Logan
Local Llano Visit Sparks Family Inquiries
Martin Aul wife of Carth was in Llano for a short visit this week while visiting her mother Ses. David Martine Quin ventured to provide details but News Wes was unable to obtain an answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Aul
Carth
Llano Fee
David Martine
Wits
Mrs. W. Lewis Visits Llano To See Pierce Family
Mrs W Lewis of Visturia spent a few days in Llano renewing her visits with her parents Rev and Mrs R S Pierce.
Llano Leaders Plan West Texas Chamber Meet Trip
Llano officials including T. J. Moore and Roy B. Inks attended a Mason prelim for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce district meeting set for June 17. A proposed Austin to Llano escort for legislators was debated and deemed impractical. Llano pledges strong representation at Mason with past district meeting involvement.
Baptist Young People’s Union Program at Tow Church
The Baptist Young People’s Union of Llano will present a program at Tow Baptist church on Sunday night June 9 invited by the Tow church. The program includes songs prayers and performances with several named participants and a focus on the church’s role in training serving and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union
Tow
Baptist Young People's Union of
Llano
Baptist Church
Christ
Ff. W. McFatridge
Rex Garrett
Viola Brown
Opal McKneely
L. D. Broome
Eric Hallstrom
Louise
Quits Paper Business After Twenty One Years Service
Billy Montgomery ends a twenty one year paper route in Llano on the first of June. Rufus West takes over daily deliveries as Montgomery leaves the route. Montgomery recalls years of hot weather, dust and rain and his prompt service. He plans to stay in Llano and remain a familiar figure around town streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Billy Montgomery
Hilly
Rufus West
Bily
Billy
Llane
Bang Boys Attend Reserve Training Camp in Los Angeles
A group of senior boys travels to Los Angeles for Citizens Reserve Troop training camp. Karl Newsom leads the delegation as they join other reserve units. The camp runs into mid July before the boys return home for summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Newsom
Boe Marvin
M. Culle
San Antonio
Othe Citizens Reserve Troftubes
Nome
Tax payers and commissioners petition for new law
Ambass meeting in the district court room heard County Judge A B Moore and four County Commissioners plus tax payers discuss a proposed law to change Commissioners salaries. Petitions signed at the meeting will be sent to Senator Hornsby and Representative Petsch to seek a special session measure for Llano county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambass
A. B. Moore
Moore
John W. Hornsby
Alfred [. C. Petsch
Slane County
M. C. Wilkes
W. W. Watkins
Austin
Shine County
Luncheon Club Session Discusses Liang Betterment Plans
Members reviewed many ideas for Liang improvement with Ho and Robinson reading the list. A committee of T Joe Moore Wilkes and Uf established to select and report the best proposals at the club next Wednesday. Little Miss Allene Barr entertained, with Miss Marjorie Laning at the piano, during the preliminary meeting for the West Ted district meet of the Chamber of Commerce to be held in that town on Monday, June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liang
Robinson
T. Joe Moore
MWC
Wilkes
Uf. BB
Fe Hhov
Seo
Allene Barr
de Marsares
Mason
West Tedas
State To Keep Team At Lone Grove In Wet Weather
Sparse text notes Lone Grove remains the focal point during rainy conditions with mentions of traffic disruption and highway pullouts within the district. Limited legible details reference local officials and roadway issues affecting travel amid weather.
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STATE
Lone Grove
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Llano Chamber of Commerce
Chas. Milliger
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