Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Llano News in Llano, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

5

Illness Strikes Llano, Several Taken to Hospitals

Misfortune in Llano brings several residents to out of town hospitals for surgery or special treatment. Louella Decker in critical condition in Temple after throat infection. LaVern Ahrens rushed to Austin with appendicitis. Frank Overstreet operated for appendicitis in Temple. Mildred Inks to San Antonio for possible appendicitis. Mrs. W. J. Fraser recovering at St. David’s in Austin. Other cases of summer flu reported among locals including Mrs. T. J. Watkins and H. F. E. Stevenson.

Llano Liano Loubella Decker J. R. Decker Temple Frank Overstreet Lone Grove Scott and White Mildred Inks San Antonio W. J. Fraser St. David's Hospital

Grandson Robert Atchison Tate Born in Sweetwater

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Atchison announce the birth of a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tate at Sweetwater Texas. The baby is named Robert Atchison Tate. Mrs. Tate is the former Miss Gertrude Atchison and Mr. Tate is a well known county agent.

J. H. Atchison R. B. Tate Sweetwater Texas Robert Atchison Tate

Creamer Sisters Buy Confectionary in Georgetown

Misses Gay and Mildred Creamer of San Saba have purchased the Al Cove confectionary in Georgetown and will take charge next Monday. They are daughters of L. H. Creamer of the Creamer stage line.

Gay Mildred Creamer San Saba Georgetown Creamer L. H. Creamer

Funeral for T J Fritch at La Grange

Mr and Mrs C R Stolz travel to LaGrange for the funeral of T J Fritch who died Friday after a lengthy illness. Services were held there Sunday. A May and Ds daughter Ceralyn of Harlingen visited Mrs Tarrence and family, and Coralya stays for a visit with grandparents. Others from Austin and Llano joined friends and relatives in Llano on Sunday. Twinkle Barnett visits San Antonio.

C. R. Stolz LaGrange Stole T. J. Fritch Fritch A May Ceralyn Harlingen Mrs. Davis B. W. Tarrence Coralya Mexico Imd- Tittle Twinkle Barnett San Antonio

Special Term Sentences Man in Wool Case

A special term of district court was called by Judge Lamar Thaxton at 7 15 pm on June 4 to sentence A L Nobles convicted May 26 of receiving and concealing stolen wool. Nobles received three years in the state penitentiary. An appeal bond was filed next day.

Lamar Thaxton A. L. Nobles Nobes A. L. Nobies

Home of J. C. Cone Awarded Prize in State Competition

The ranch of J. C. Cone was named county winner in the Farm and Home Demonstration contest with 8216 points out of 10000. Frank Teich’s home took second with 7333 points, Ariel Ratliff third with 7432. The contest, sponsored by Extension Service and Dallas News, covered buildings, grounds, soil, crops, livestock and food supply. County committee members were John Lewis, Mrs. John Watkins and Mrs. Jake Winkel. Honorable mention went to Mrs. R. Fishbeck and Mrs. Dick Kuykendall.

J. C. Cone Frank Teich Ariel Ratliff John Lewis John Watkins Jake Winkel Extension Service Dallas News R. Fishbeck Dick Kuykendall

Miss Bodner Arrives Enroute to New American Home

Miss Rose Bodner of Bardojev Czecho Slovakia sister of Mrs J L Katz of Liano arrives aboard the S S Aquitania at 9 Tuesday morning and will be met in Temple by Mrs Katz. She intends to make America her permanent home and will stay with Mr and Mrs Katz indefinitely.

Rose Bodner Bardojev Czecho-Slovakia J. L.katz Liano S. 8 Aquitania Temple Katz Miss Bodner America

Adults to attend Scout training class at Methodist Church

A Boy Scout training class for adults will be held at the Methodist church next Monday night at o'clock. Lloyd M. O Neal of Austin Scouting will conduct the session. Attendees from prior classes report an enjoyable time.

Methodist Church E. Gillespie Lloyd M. O'Neal Austin Scouecuttye

Lemburg Reunion Brings Together Smiths in Mason

Russel Smith local superintendent for the Austin Bridge company and Mrs. Smith attended a reunion of the Lemburg family in Mason on Monday evening. Mrs Smith is the former Miss Sarah Lemburg.

Russel Smith Austin Bridge Company

Mrs Moore Returns From Plano Visit With Love Family

Mrs T J Moore returns to her home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Loveless in Plano. Miss Irene Bell returns to Rochester after visiting Misses Marjorie and Avalon Veat.

T. J. Moore Plano George Loveless Irene Bell Rochester Liang Marjorie Avalon Veat

Executive Committee Of Democrats Set Ballot Costs Monday

The Democratic Executive Committee of Liano county convenes at the courthouse on Monday July 15 at 1 o clock. Chairman Wilburn Qatman calls the meeting to decide ballot order for candidates, estimate primary costs, apportion expenses among candidates, and handle other necessary business. Members listed include M. C. Dachau J. F. Bragg H. L. Tate Lee Schneider Chas. H. Keyser BE. L. Chew Leslie Bedford Erwin Bauer Logan Templeton J. C. Click H. D. Nixon W. F. Willborn H. M. Smith F. F. Beal Alfred Coursey Henry Holtzar Milton Ricketson 8S. L. Long Oscar Ricketson.

Democratic Executive Committee Liano County Wilburn Qatman M. C. Dachau J. F. Bragg H. L. Tate Lee Schneider Chas. H. Keyser BE. L. Chew Leslie Bedford Erwin Bauer

Lighthouse Keeper Returns From Visit to Old Home

C R Coursey left Lisbon Wednesday to resume duty at the Anacapa island lighthouse off California after a family visit with his mother Mrs J A Coursey and their four year old daughter. He notes the shift from beacon only to radio navigation aiding ships 400 to 600 miles away. He says island life is less lonely than at many stations and mentions three assistants aboard. Coursey began lighthouse service in 1923 with four years on Anacapa.

J. A. Coursey C. R. Coursey Lisao Anacapa Island California Coursey Liano Anapaca Island

Drugstore Staffing Changes Across Town

W. W. Bradford leaves Bruhl's Drug Store for Corner Drug Store. Thomas Richards of Austin, UT pharmacy graduate and former University Drug Store staffer, joins Bruhl's as pharmacist. Mrs. J. T. Robinson and her daughter of Brady visit the J. C. Verdell home.

Bruhl's Corner Thomas Richards Austin University of Texas School of Pharmacy University Drug Store Bruhl’s

Postoffice To Open At Night For Veterans Bonds

Postmaster W B Collins announces veterans adjusted compensation bonds arriving by regular mail next Tuesday will not be ready for delivery until the next day. Delivery and certification occur 8 to 10 am and 2 to 5 pm in the rear Western Union office, while night delivery runs 6 to 9 pm if enough veterans call. Public should not expect other business at night. bonds require in person identification.

W. B. Collins Western Union Collins

Late Prices on L A Livestock Market

Slower trading and lower price levels on large cattle and calf receipts at the San Antonio market. Hogs show active demand and higher bids for light weights, while sheep and goats remain limited with steady overall tone.

Federal State Market News Service San Antonio

Flowers for Invalids Brighten Shut-In Day Nationwide

Florists nationwide join next Sunday to deliver free flowers to shut-ins. Clymer Gardens will provide complimentary arrangements upon request from friends or relatives in the county. Requests must be made by Saturday.

Clymer Gardens

Matlocks Return From Extended Tour Through Thirteen States

Mr and Mrs P W Matlock came back Wednesday from a long tour spanning thirteen states. They visited Mrs Matlock’s mother in Alabama and toured the St Louis markets during their trip.

P. W. Matlock Mr. Matlock Alabama St. Louis

Death of Miss Mary Cummins in Llano

Miss Mary Cummins a well known Llano resident died after a brief illness. Born September 2 1907 she lived in Llano most of her life and worked as a United Telephone operator before retiring at home with her mother. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church Llano with burial in Llano cemetery. Pallbearers included M C Dalhau Charles Muliger Logan Conners Carl Hunger Austin Long and Howard Wallace. She is survived by her mother and three brothers Jim John and Louis Cummins.

Mary Cummins Miss Cummins Llano J. H. Cummins United Telephone Company Miss Cumming The Baptist Church W. P. Ray Miles Battery M. C. Dalhau Charles Muliger Logan Conners Carl Hunger Austin Long Howard Wallace

District 4H Camp Planned at Lake Brownwood

About fifteen 4H club members from the county will attend the district 4H camp at Lake Brownwood June 29-30. The program includes insect study judging livestock life saving demonstrations and health topics games Major Bowles Amateur Hour and meals served cafeteria style. Attendance is limited to 200 boys from 18 counties and the camp is supervised by C E Bowles and L L Johnson with an arrangement committee of C W Lehmberg C Robinson Elma Cook and J D Prewit.

Lake Brownwood R. R. Reppert Saven C. E. Bowles L. L. Johnson C W. Lehmberg C. ¥. Robinson Elma Cook J. D. Prewit

No Cotton Required in Sign Up of New Program

Late information from the county agent states no cotton planting is required to meet the new farm program. Initially 25 percent of cotton acreage was thought necessary, and no soil depleting crops would be required. Land listed for feed crops may shift to soil building or conserving crops without breaching the agreement.

District Agent Visits Llano on Soil Conservation Sign-up

District agent C. E. Bowles visited Llano county last Thursday to review sign-up progress for the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment program. He praised Llano farmers for strong cooperation in the plan.

C. E. Bowles Llano Llano County

Four Candidates for District Judge 10 Set to Speak on Courthouse Lawn

Liang becomes the political hot spot of the Thirty third Judicial district as four district judge candidates prepare for an on campus rally Friday June 26 on the courthouse lawn. Carios Ashley remains unopposed for re election as district attorney and will help organize the event. Tom Martin from the south Lamar Thaxton from the west Raymond Gray from the north and Weiding Hammond from the east will each address the crowd using a loud speaker for as long as they wish.

Tom Martin Lamar Thaxton Raymond Gray Weiding Hammond

Fredericksburg Nine Triumphs in Llano Clash

Fredericksburg defeated Llano 7 to 2 as Richland and Fredericksburg led Hill Country league Sunday action. Richland remained undefeated after beating Lampasas 6 to 3 with strong fielding by Schneider and an early burst by Fredericksburg against Llano. Brady shut out Mason 6 to 0 while Brady and Mason faced losses. next Sunday’s schedule has Llano at Brady and other matchups.

Tull Country League L. PT Richland Fredericksburg Brady Mason Lampasas Liang Reichs Llano Cubs Mason Mavericks Liano Schneider Giants Bil Arnold Richland Lions Cowboys Ragged Mather Langerhans BH. Klaerner Joseph Dale Mcleod

Mrs Velma Keese Returns Home for Summer Visit

Miss Velma Keese, a public school teacher in San Antonio, returns to Liano to spend the summer vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. August Keese.

Velma Keese San Antonio Liano August Keese

Also Mentioned on This Page

Father Oes Europe Adult Scout Meeting Lemburg Reunion Democrats L. A Llane
Search Courier

Search the Llano News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Llano News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication