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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
4
Fragmentary text describes a broad rural gathering with references to boating, fairs, and local people. It mentions roads, water, and various names and places, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.
The Llano Ice and Cold Storage on the Llano River is owned by Dr. Alfred Sealy of UT Austin’s School of Business. Acquired in 1954, it has served as ice plant, flour mill, water and power plant, later owned by Texas Public Utilities and by Glen Myers and others. Elly Ross has managed the plant for 11 years. Billy Johnson is another longtime employee.
The Ranch Homes Club met in May at Mrs. Frank Otto’s home wearing centennial dresses. Mrs. Harry Miller led the business, approving a $6 scholarship fund donation. Irene Davis reviewed visual poise while Mortis Henderson demonstrated how to craft a belt. ten members attended and were served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Jack Beeson announce the birth of a son, Daniel Edward Beeson, born May 29 in a Tiurnat hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs EB W Beeson of Lubbock and C S Thompson of Fort Worth, with Mrs W M Yarbrough of Houston. Mrs John Beeson is the great grandmother.
A fragmented report describes the American Fashion Association Market in Dallas at the Adolphus and nearby venues. Attendees include Miss Mather and Norton, with events across Monday and Tuesday nights in various ballrooms.
Mr and Mrs E B Yet have as a house guest Miss Eunice Rogers of Port Arthur visiting for a stay with the family.
The Hastem part of Llano County is mountainous and picturesque. Early efforts to develop it as a summer resort included a railroad company hotel at Kingsland, but those plans failed. With autos and paved roads, plus dams and lakes, the area is again drawing tourists and growing as a recreation center.
Clayton Gage of System Grocery says Llano has been very good to his family since moving from San Saba in 1953. He hopes water improvements attract more industry and notes he bought the business from John Reichenau and expanded stock annually.
A fire completely destroyed the Marvin Light home on Flog Creek Saturday according to Llano Volunteer Fire Department chief Martin Hoy. The cause was not definitely determined. Miss Doris Ross of New York City is visiting her parents during the Centennial.
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