Memorial Craftsmen of Texas Hold Llano Convention
The Memorial Craftsmen of Texas held a multi day state convention in Llano at Hotel Llano hall, with speeches on the value of state and national associations, no monuments cemetery push, and a vote against division of Texas. Officers elected include Marvin Collier president and A G Zirkel secretary. The group also planned next year’s activities. After sessions, delegates visited Enchanted Rock and prepared for Independence Day events.
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The
Memorial Craftsmen of Texas
Hotel
Llano
M. C. Knot
Fort Worth
Richardson
T. O. Collier
Plainview
Lester E. Harrin
Memorial Craftsmen of America
Chas, Lucas
B. A. Zfirkel
San Antonio
Texas
Enchanted Rock
Hugh Rock
Liano
F. C. Mason
W. BR. Lewis
Georgetown
Alex Duscan
Dallas
T. ¥. Hill
Lester E. Harris
Marvin Collier
Lubbock
E. A. Zirkel
A. G. Doran
Arthur Osgood
Amarillo
G. C. Richardson
Corpus Christ
Louis Rodriguez
Mrs Lizzie Swanson Dead in Corsicana
Mrs Lizzie Swanson died the morning of Saturday in Corsicana after living there with her daughter for 25 years. She was sister in law to Mrs S A Peacock and Mrs Sallie Swensko of this town. Funeral held in Corsicana Sunday. Friends extend sympathy to the relatives.
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S. Peacock
Myrtle Dockum
Corsicana
Lizzie Swanson
Llano Concludes Successful 1931 Association Visit Banquet
The 1931 Llano meeting adjourned after a banquet at the Llano Opera House hosted by local dealers and Llano citizens. Wemans Missionary Society served famed Llano Barbecued Chicken. Visitors praised the hospitality and felt the convention a complete success before departures Wednesday noon.
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Liano Opera House
Wemans Missionary
Methodist Church
Llano Bride Misa Lucille Atchison Weds W C Debo
The Llano wedding of Misa Lucille Atchison and W C Debo took place at the Christian church Saturday at nine o clock. Rev. Arthur W. Jones officiated with music by Mrs. Julius Seaholm and Mrs. A G Mueller. The couple will reside in Llano after a short wedding trip.
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Misa Lucille Atchison
W. C. Debo
Christian Church
Arthur W. Jones
Julius Seaholm
A. G. Mueler
Debo
Llano
W. T. Atchison
Llane
Llano High School
Texas Christian University At
Burnet
Mr. Debo
Opening of Richland Springs Cave Draws Llano Crowd
Llano residents traveled to Richland Springs last Sunday for the cave opening. Nearby Kerrville saw a ball game rained out, but a large crowd chose the cave site. Promoters invested heavily to attract visitors, and locals say the sights and natural carved chambers make it worth a visit.
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Llano
Kerrville
Richland Springs
Band Concert Friday Night on the Court House Lawn
The News announces an open air band concert on the court house lawn this Friday night at the band stand. It will be the first outdoor concert in a long time with new selections and promises biweekly summer performances for Llano residents.
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Court House
Llano
City Council Holds Regular Monthly Meeting Here
The City Council held its regular monthly session Monday night with routine business and routine city accounts on the agenda. No unusual or urgent items were presented for consideration.
Books Arrive for Extension Loan Library Study
Books for the American Literature course of study 1930 31 have arrived and are at Mrs W J Saunders residence for the Woman s Culture Club. Members wishing to read over the summer will find no copy of the program with Mrs Saunders.
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Woman's Culture Club
W. J. Saunders
Married in Dallas Unites Lindsey and Spearman
On June 7 in Grace Methodist church Llano Texas Mr Robert B Lindsey and Miss Gertrude Spearman of Fort Worth wed with Rev Harrell Cooke officiating The couple will honeymoon in Mexico City before settling in Galveston Lindsey a Santa Fe civil engineer trained at the University of Texas joins in congratulations from Llano residents
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Robert B. Lindsey
Gertrude Spearman
Ft. Worth
Harrell Cooke
Grace Methodist Church
Lindsey
Aera- Dlane
Nousion
Mexico City
Old Republic
Galveston
Texas College For Women
Fort Worth
Frank Teich Receives Bronze Medal for Memorial Work
Tuesday Frank Teich accepted a bronze medal from the La Salle Memorial Committee of Nevada for his carved La Salle memorial in Nava sota. The award cites his skill and influence as one of America's top sculptors, noting his work has brought Llana before the world.
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Frank Teich
la Salle Memorial Committee
Navasota
la Salle
Teich
LaSalle Memorial Committee
America
Llana
Mr. Telch
Old Glory educational film planned by American Legion
The Lan tex Theatre will show Old Glory on National Flag Day June 13 in recognition of patriotic history. The local American Legion post arranged the event to educate and inspire youth about the nation and its symbol Old Glory. Admission to the regular program will be free, and proceeds support local veterans efforts.
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The
American Legion
Lantex Theatre
Legion
Lantex
Fiat
Llano Kerrville Ball Game Rained Out
Rain halted the Llano at Kerrville game last Sunday as heavy showers stretched toward Llano. Spectators traveled with the Llano team but never saw a contest. Reports also note a hail event in the Mason area and nearby western regions.
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Kerrville
Llano
Home
Mason
County Solons Lease School Lands For Coming Year
The Llano County Commissioners Court met in regular session and leased Llano county school lands in Tom Green county for one year to T. J. Clege for 5856 dollars about 50 cents per acre. Frank Goll of Kingsland was declared a pauper and J. R. Banks was named his agent. The court set July 15 to reconvene as a board of equalization to review renditions for the current year.
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County Solons
Commissioners Court
Llano County
Tom Green County
T. J. Clege
Frank Goll
Kingsland
J. R. Banks
Board of Equalization
Texas Foundation for Child Welfare Plans Discussed in Llano
Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham and Miss Mary Gearing will outline the Texas Foundation for Child Welfare and Parent Education at a 2:30 pm meeting in Llano on Wednesday June 18 at the Methodist Church. The foundation aligns with the University of Texas to expand training research and extension in child welfare. Mrs M M Moss coordinates the event urging broad attendance by organizations and church groups.
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Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Texas
Mary Gearing
School of Economics
University of Texas
Texas Foundation For Child Welfare
Liano
Methodist Church
Board of Regents
United States
M. M. Moss
Aunt Lucia Comedy Coming to Llano This Weekend
Miss Edna Housden for Universal Producing Co of Fairfield Iowa will coach the production of Aunt Lucia in Llano Thursday for the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society at the high school auditorium June 20 and 21. The farce features Lucia Wakefield with fifty million dollars, mistaken identities, a glee club and chorus, a baby pageant, and local residents in thirteen roles. Watch for announcements and arrangements for fans to keep the auditorium cool.
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Edna Housden
Universal Producing Company
Fairfield
Iowa
Llano
Lucia
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
Bula Bula College
Lucia Wakefield
Roderick Wakefield
Gaddis
College Glee Club
Acta
Miss Ella McInnis Dies After Long Illness
Miss Ella McInnis died at her home last night after a fifteen year illness. The funeral is planned for Friday with exact time to be announced, likely around four in the afternoon. A fuller obituary will follow in next week’s columns.
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Ella McInnis
Two Men Fatally Wounded In Dynamite Blast
Reuben Tommie of Valley Spring and F M Stewart of Jacksonville were badly hurt when dynamite priming wires touched at Wrights Creek bridge excavation around 2 30 pm Tuesday. Both men arrived at Seaton Infirmary Austin in serious condition. Tommie lost a leg and one eye, Stewart lost an eye with fears of worse injuries.
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Rueben Tommie
Mia. J. R. Tommie
Valley Spring
F. M. Stewart
Jacksonville
Florida
Seaton Infirmary
Austin
Wrights Creek
Llano
Tommie
Stewart
Gray
Rustin
Married Here June 2 In Fredericksburg Home
Miss Norma Kardzik and Mr Hi mar Eckert both of Fredericksburg wed on Sunday June 2 at the bride’s sister home with Rev Wes ley Prince officiating at 3 PM. The bride, well known to many friends, and the groom, manager of the Seven Sweetheart Orchestra, will reside in Fredericksburg.
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Norma Kardzik
Himar Eckert
Fredericksburg
Liang
A. W W. Segraves
Wesley Prince
Humble Oil Agency to Begin Business Here Next Week
The Humble Oil Company prepares to open a Llano service agency next week with M R Woods from San Antonio aiding local agent Brownlee Inks. The plant sits along the railroad in the northern town, to serve Burnet Marble Falls Valley Spring Cherokee Castell and surrounding areas with prompt service.
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Humble Oil Company
Ution Trust
M. R. Woods
Fetd
San Antonio
Llano
Brownlee Inka
Burnet
Marble Falls
Valley Spring
Cherokee
Castell
Pontotoc
Bhiffton
Horthren
Inks
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Texas Memorial Craftsmen
Legion TO
Chas. Milliger
FL V. McFatridge
Atchison-Debo
Llano-Kerrville
Cr. W Sawyer
Humble Oil Agency
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