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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
2
Burnet voters approve issuing 25000 bonds to fund a sewer system with total costs estimated at 60000 to 70000. Government grants will cover most of the cost, and receipts from the system would cover bond payments with no taxes. Work likely to start by July.
Burnet Bulletin reports a large Burnet business meeting in the district court room to form a local advertising club. Waddell Northington presided as chairman with F H Hammond as vice chair and Mrs Mae Bradley as secretary. The group plans monthly contributions to fund regional promotional efforts.
A reflection on turning from city dailies to small town papers. Country weeklys emphasize uplifting community events, marriages, births, deaths, and farmer items while avoiding lurid scandals. It notes neighbors as real people and contrasts local journalism with impersonal city news.
Burnet moves to modernize its infrastructure with a water works system and sewer network. Voter approval of sewer bonds last Monday follows the recent formation of an advertising club, signaling a new era in Burnet’s progress and paved street improvements.
A Valley Spring page tracks residents visiting relatives in San Saba Goose Creek Austin Brownwood Mason and Llano. Guests include Chas Porch Dal mond Nixon Alma Owen Cathrine Epperson Marguerite Keng and others. A singing convention and ten day singing school conclude with local church plans summer meetings. A home fire at the Von Simpson residence caused little damage.
Wilbur C. Treadwell, optometrist, will be in his Liano office on Saturday June 11 to examine eyes and fit glasses. Headache and eye strain relief possible.
Optometrist Wilbur C. Treadwell will be in his plano office Saturday June 11 for eye examinations and fittings. Patients with headaches and eye strain may find relief.
A brief note reports examined glasses and headache and eye strain. The item suggests fitting issues may contribute to discomfort and recommends review by an optician.
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