Area Officials Oppose LCRA Rate Change Over Fuel Shift
Central Texas municipalities and 11 electric cooperatives oppose the LCRA plan to alter contracts to bill customers for fuel oil costs after Coastal States Gas Co reported gas curtailments. Officials urge maintaining existing gas-based generation and oppose the fuel cost adjustment proposal.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Central
Texas
Coastal States Gas Co
LCRA
Coastal States Gas Company
Lcra Board
Municipal Co- Operative Group
Tias
Coastal States Gas Producing Company
Nolflet Lcra
City Dump Ground To Close Earlier
City Manager George Rogers reports the City Dump Ground will close at the same hour year round, changing to 6 p.m. to reduce confusion. The adjustment aims to standardize hours across seasons, replacing varying summer and winter closing times.
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George Rogers
New Methodist Minister Named Triggs for Lutie Watkins Church
The Rev. William A. Triggs, newly appointed pastor of Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church, comes from Shettles Memorial UMC in Austin. Born Rosebud November 19, 1918, he and wife Claire McCown have two daughters and a son Rebecca Anne 16 William A. 14. He studied at Daylor and North Texas, SMU, earned BA from Texas A&M 1953-55, and a Master of Science in theology from SMU Perkins 1955-58. He served as minister of music 1941-1949 and held pastorates in Agua Dulce Boyd Irving Buda San Antonio Freer Pharr Victoria and Austin. he has appeared with many symphonies and o eratorios and led preaching and singing missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Triggs
Lutie Watkins
Ball Games Move Up To 5 30 PM At Barney Lee Field
Summer ball games at Barney Lee Field will start at 5 30 p m due to a power shortage in Central Texas. A double header will follow the first game. Visitors include the Draper families from Sonora Llano and Tow with their son Bobby who took part in rodeo contests.
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George Rogers
Barney Lee Field
Central Texas
Raymond Draper
Sonara
Orville Draper
Llano
Gladys Tehrns
Bobby
Kingsland Road District Forms Steps for Road District
Residents of the Kingsland subdivision met at the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce to form a road district. A board of directors was elected: Youn Childers Don Cook and Cec Alten. They aim to improve roads near the Llano River bridge and reopen the community center and pool. A plat copy bill of sale contracts and legal advice are planned. An election will be held to formalize the district.
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Kingsland
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
Youn Childers
Don Cook
Cec Alten
Llano River
Lake
Lbj
Miss Aqua Boom Crowned at Highland Lakes Pool Event
Bobbie Gray, 17, daughter of Bil and Mrs Gray of Kingsland and Llano High student, won Miss Aqua Boom at the Highland Lakes Recreation Center. First runner-up was Candy Turner with Susan Jones second. Terri Box placed third. Junior division crowned Miss Junior AquaBoom with Kay Hayhurst named Personality. Winners will reign at the Aqualoom June 29-30 and compete for Miss Highland Lakes June 16 at Burnet.
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Bobbie Lou Gray
Bil Gray
Kingsland
Llano
Highland Lakes Recreation Center
Candy Turner
Susan Jones
Terri Box
Burnet
LaWanda Spencer
Shirley Jordan
Marble Falls
Robin Sindorf
Cheryl Bell
Llano High School
Kay Hayhurst
Ttle
Mail Service Again Sunday In Llano
Postmaster J P Ray announces Sunday and holiday mail service resumes in Llano with a truck picking up from the outside box. The Llano route leaves at 2 45 p m and collects from Kingsland at 4 20 p m. Saturday departures are 4 p m after door pick up. The truck also operates at 9 00 a m on holidays. Larry Bush of Austin visits his mother Mrs Lee Bush.
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Llano
J.P. Ray
Austin
Kingsland
Larry Bush
Mrs
Lee Bush
Jamie Banner Crowned Llano Rodeo Queen for 1973
Jamie Banner was crowned Llano Rodeo Queen for 1973 during the second rodeo performance Fri- day night. She succeeds Gayle Epperson and will reign until the 1974 queen. Banner, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Banner of Castell, was one of 14 nominees and receives a $25 savings bond, a gold loving cup, and a queen’s crown. She will ride on the Llano Chamber of Commerce float in summer parades. First runner up is Susie Jones with Candy Turner as second runner up.
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Jamie Banner
Llano
Gayle Epperson
Bobby Dines
Bruce Dines
Kingsland
Miss Banner
James Banner
Castell
Llano High School
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
Dan Hoerster
Cindy Crenwelge
Theo Crenwelge
Llano Junior High Names Head Twirler and Crew
Jena Jones is named head twirler for Llano Junior High School band for 1973-74 with Jon Campts as director. Assisting are Linda Grand, Deborsh Reniek, Karla Thiers. Charlotte Simpson named alternate. The group, after Llano Rodeo Parade, will attend a summer camp at Texas Lutheran College Seguin June 24-29. The camp features beginner to advanced twirling, rhythm, strutting, and exhibition at Memorial Gymnasium on June 29. Mrs. Jody Jones sponsors the twirlers.
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Jena Jones
Llano
Jon Campts
Linda Grand
Deborsh Reniek
Karla Thiers
Charlotte Simpson
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Memorial Gymnasium
Jody Jones
T J Moore Leads Successful Llano Rodeo Parade
Llano staged one of its best rodeo parades with T J Moore as marshal. Out of town floats from Gillespie County Fair Stonewall Lampasas San Saba and Kingsland competed for prizes. Llano Park Producers and Llano Volunteer Fire Department won top honors in local divisions with awards to several individuals and groups.
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Llano
T.J. Moore
Gillespie County Fair
Stonewall
Lampasas Spring
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
San Saba
Anna Shipp
Bettye Russell
Tarapara Wuthrich
LHS
Llano County
Llano Park
Devomne Simpson
Austin
Sherry Simpson
Slane
Johny Hawkins
Richard
Kim Rade
Ken Poole
Richland Springs
Smokey Kuykendall
Keith Shaffer
Jack Williams
Brownwood Sheriff's Posse
Floyd Bearden
Sar Saba
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
City of
Stockmen Name Cone President At Banquet
The Till Country Livestock Raisers Association named Jim Cone president for the coming year at the annual membership banquet held at the Ramblin Rose last Wednesday night. Tommy Allen was elected first vice president and Jakie Justis second vice president. Eleven new board members were elected: Marvin Click, JJL Sawyer, Walter Franklin, Frosty Miller, Ad Stewart, John II Schussler, Kar Edwards, Terry Wootan, Kenneth Branvenberger, Jerry Allred, and Raymond Winkel. A plaque was given to Alex Hardin for years of service. Mrs Ann Mita Hall received a plaque as outstanding wildlife conservationist. The presentation was by Robert Kassel of the Llano Soil and Water Conservation District. A certificate went to Pred Nforsen for conservation work with livestock and wildlife.
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Till Country Livestock’ Raisers Association
Jim Cone
Rambliin’ Rose
Tommy Allen
Jacokie Justis
Marvin Click
Jjl
Sawyer
Walter Franklin
Frosty Miller
Stewart
John II
Schussler
Kar Edwards
Terry Wootan
Kenneth Branvenberger
Jerry Allred
Raymond Winkel
Alex Hardin
Mardin
Ann Mita Hall
Robert Kassel
Llano
Hegin
Will Country Livestock Raisers Association
Jackie Justis
J. P. Dodgen
Llano News
Calendar of Events for June Week Listings
A dated calendar lists community events from June 7 to June 12 including PeeWee PSL-FD in Lake Cities, Highland Squares at Kingsaint Hall, Marble Falls teams, Little League games, and civic meetings such as Commissioners Court and School Board sessions. Also notes Whirlyblinds hosting Marble Falls Tomboys and various club meetings. Local clubs include VFW FBC Masons and a Library Board appearance.
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Highland Squares
Kingsaint Legion Hall
Marble Falls
HLNR
FBC
Whirlyblinds
Marble Falls Tomboys
Commissioners Court
Order of Eastern Star
Little League
Vfw-Fbc
Ldons CC
No Protest On Peoples Branch Kingsland Hearing
Public hearing on the Peoples Savings and Loan Association branch at Kingsland drew no protests. Executive director Les Sansom said the branch is likely to be approved, though final action rests with the State Savings and Loan Commission. Construction plans near Kingsland Baptist Church proceed regardless, with completion aimed for about April 1.
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Peoples Savings and Loan Association
Kingsland
Rustin
Les Sansom
Peoples, Sai
Sopad
State Savings and Loan Commission
Sansom
Kingsland Baptist Church
Swim Lessons Begin Monday at Llano Pool
Swimming classes at the Llano pool start Monday with Chris Taylor in charge. Sign up with him or at the Llano swimming pool. The first session runs June 1 through June 29 for $9.00.
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Llano
Chris Taylor
Llano Swimming Pool
Four men injured in head on crash near Fredericksburg
Michael F. Mitchell 24 of Llano was among four men critically hurt in a head on collision that killed Stephen Klein 21 of Fredericksburg on US Highway 290 near Fredericksburg. Jesse Davila of Ausin drove the other car.
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Michael F. Mitchell
Llano
Stephen Klein
Fredericksburg
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
James Warren Deese
Stephen Earl Itz
Mitchell
Jesse Eliseo Davila
Ausin
State Department of Public Safety
Davila
Jim Mitchell
J Lano
4-H Girls Prepare For Dress Revue
A Llano County 4-H 4-11 club group met at Mrs Ally Tod Schneider's home for grooming lessons and making pin cushions. Members Kay Schenider Diane Gestretch Martha Hyatt and Donna Hopson attended as they begin garments for the Dress Revue.
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Ally Tod Schneider Sor
Llano County
Kay Schenider
Diane Gestretch
Martha Hyatt
Donna Hopson
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William Triggs
Kingsland Road
Bobbie Gray
Miss AquaBoom
Llanq
Llane Chamber
Caire Lagt
Bobbie Lacey
Llano Rodeo Queen
Llano Rodeo
Wirdell Brothers Drilling Company
Aueet
Bruce Ines
T. J. Moore
Cone
Titursday
Psl-Fd
Lac«Cde
Perry
Liana Trans Club
Westerner
Fexas
Gall Ladies Tech
Masons
Tive
Library Board
Aree Hig
Whirktybirds
Fredericksture Owls
Peoples Branch
Preddy Epson
College St
Charlie Hoffmann
Mike Mitchell
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