Rice Breazeale Wedding at Home of Bride's Mother
Miss Alma Mae Breazeale and James T. Rice were married at 2 pm Saturday at the bride's mother's home, with Rev. G T Gibbons officiating. Only close friends attended as the couple plans to reside on a ranch near Melvin after a four week visit to friends and relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tinsley
Alma Mae Breazeale
James T. Rice
Melvin
G. T. Gibbons
San Antonio
Magon News
Baptist Revival Set to Start Next Sunday Morning
The News advertises a two week Baptist revival beginning next Sunday morning led by Rev. W. A. Todd with Mr. B. D. Corrigan directing music. Two daily services will be held and topics include pastor’s planned discussions during the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Todd
B. D. Corrigan
Todd
Templeton-Townsend Marriage at Methodist Parsonage
Fred A. Templeton and Miss Clara Cornelia Townsend united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Moore officiating. The couple, from Lone Grove, will reside there after a wedding trip to San Marcos and other points. The groom is a merchant and well regarded. the bride, a former teacher, is the daughter of Mrs. C. A. Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. ‘Templeton
Misa Clara Cornelia Townsand
Moore
Lone Grove
Fred Templeton
Shinn County
C. A. Townsend
Mayes Townsend
Official Deputy of O. E. S Visited Local Chapter
Mrs. Millie Johnson of San Saba official deputy Grand Matron inspected the Local Chapter on Monday night. Visitors included Dr. Taylor and wife John Lee Walker and wife W. A. Smith and wife Miss Vara Deas Miss Inez Johnson Mrs. Jack Smith Clyde Smith Mitch Johnson Oscar Sellers and wife H. H. Macon and wife L. Behrns and Miss Juannie Allison. Grand Matron found the chapter in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Johnson
San Saba
Temple
Dr. Taylor
John Lee Walker
W.A. Smith
Mias Vara Deas
Inez Johnson
Jack Smith
Clyde Smith
Mitch Johnson
San Sa
Oscar Sellers
Yvin
H. Macon
Palastini, Land
L. ©. Behrns
Joannie Allison
Cherokee
American Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers Next Thursday
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion has received its charter and will elect permanent officers at the next regular meeting on Thursday night August 19. The group plans two monthly meetings on the first and third Thursdays and asks all members to attend the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Lgist
Grasshopper Situation Improves Over Last Year
County farmers report grasshopper damage far less severe than in 1923. Poisoning, begun as insects appeared, has reduced numbers and saved cotton fields. Officials and merchants work to keep poison in stock despite high demand, with brief shortages possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis
Gable
Commissioners Court
Carnival Draws Crowds in Llano This Week
The & P James Carnival Company performs in Llano this week drawing large nightly crowds. The Ferris wheel and sea plane thrill most attendees as youths and adults roam booths late into the night. First stop of the year, after leaving San Antonio. Presented under American Legion auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. James Carnival Company
Llano
San Antonio
American Legion
Southern Hotel Reopens After Thorough Remodeling
Mel BE and W. Meu, proprietors, oversaw extensive work at the Southern Hotel. Carpenters electricians plumbers and painters updated walls decor grounds and utilities and added a new lattice fence on Berry Street. Mrs Heard invested hundreds of dollars to improve comfort and appeal for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel BE
W. Meu
Southern Hotel
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated by Duncan couple
On June 4, 1874 Mr and Mrs H C Duncan wed. Last Sunday their children hosted a surprise anniversary dinner at home with five children present. Friends from the wedding fifty years ago attended including Mr and Mrs I C Cone Mr and Mrs J D Stator A F Moss and J D Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Duncan
Philip Arhlet
Slator
Robert
Lewis
Ernest Duncan
I. C. Cone
J. D. Stator
A. F. Moss
J. D. Bedford
Me. Bedford
Last Trip The Best Boosters Tour Through Central Texas Towns
Lampasas Chamber of Commerce sponsored booster trip visited Burnet Graphite Mine Llano Cherokee San Saba and Lometa. About 125 residents joined the 32 travelers for a pleasant day with barbecue in Llano and cordial welcomes, ending with praise for community cooperation and a successful five trip tour totaling 861 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnet
Graphite Mine
Llano
Cherokee
San Saba
Lometa
Lampasas
Commeree
Will Callins
Liano
Mr. Mackey
Rey
Cty
Fomoss
Cary Beean
Lampasay
Therina
Lampagag
Telephone Consolidation in Central Texas Affects Several Towns
The Central Texas Telephone Company and Southwestern Telephone Company plan a near term consolidation forming The Central Texas Telephone Company with Llano headquarters and Chas Milliger as manager. The new system will serve Llano Johnson City Blanco Burnet Marble Falls with reduced or stable resident rates and combined service benefits.
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Central Texas Telephone Company
Southwestern Telephone Company
Liano
San Saba
Mason
Fredericksburg
Llano
Chas. Milliger
Johnson City
Blanco
Burnet
Marble Falls
Ruben P Gray Jr Dies Suddenly After Asthma Battle
Ruben P Gray Jr a longtime prominent citizen died Sunday night at five from asthma after visiting Breckenridge seeking relief He is survived by his father Rubin Gray 95 wife three sons Ruben Dallas James Cheroker Paxton N Y one daughter Mia Alice Up Corsicana three brothers Oscar Buck Frank and three sisters Mrs Anna Brown Mrs Ashley and Mrs Green Funeral services were held in Cherokee at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon The death shocked many in the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben BP, Gray, Jr
Kae
Breckenridge
Paxton
Mia
Alice Up
Corsicana
Oscar
Buck
Frank Gray
Anna Brown
Iéano
Ashley
Green
Cherokee
Picnic at Honey Creek Near Blue Hole June 28
The News announces a community picnic at the Blue Hole Honey Creek on Saturday June 28 inviting all residents to bring filled baskets. A dance will follow with cold drinks and entertainment and candidates are especially invited. Robt. T. Futch will visit Temple Sunday for his fifth appendicitis operation. he previously had two operations in the army and has suffered illness since.
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Jesus Christ
Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Evangelist
Christ
Savior
Manger
Carpenter's Bench
Lord
Earth
Temple
Rev
Blue Hole
Honey Creek
Robt. T. Futch
Mr. Futch
School Bond Election Ordered for June 8
The School Board orders a bond election for June 8 to decide two propositions: raise the tax rate to as much as $1 per $100 valuation and issue $60,000 in forty year bonds at 5 interest to build a new high school, equip it, buy a site, and improve the old building. The measure includes funding for existing $12,000 debt, totaling $72,000, with maintenance funded from the remaining tax. The district urges support for improved facilities and plans to discuss the issue further in the coming week.
Llano Man Promoted To Head Of Educational Dept
Hereford, a three year instructor at Southwestern University, will receive his M A next Tuesday and is placed in charge of Mood Hall dormitory as head of the educational department. He has made a splendid record at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HSFE
Hereford
Southwestern University
Mood Hall
Legion July Fourth Celebration Planned as Big Event
The American Legion will stage a large July Fourth celebration with a major food component. A committee is finalizing a program and more details will appear in the next News issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion
Ith Pruceamn
Wiatuh
Commissioners Court In Session This Week
The commissioners court met this week reviewing accounts and reports with focus on the Assessors rendition. J. G. Hyslop and family from Taylor arrived in Taano last week to visit Mrs. Hyslop’s parents, Mr and Mrs J W Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Hiscasion
J. G. Hyslop
Taylor
Taano
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Prince
Hand of
RICE
Breazeale
American Legion Auxiliary
Gannet
Thiaity Council
Fracchise
Milliger
Taxadell
9. W
Ruben P. Gray
Llano Man
S. W. University
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