Liano celebrates rodeo and homecoming success and thanks volunteers
The Rodeo and Homecoming amid Liano festivities are praised as the best ever. Organizers like J Moore Orville Butlery Jon L Watkins Alex Hardin Allan Newsom and Mrs Hazel Bowman receive thanks for leadership and fundraising efforts. The piece notes debt coverage from lights purchases and road improvements with two paved highways and a funded fence project forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Committee
J. Moore
Orville Butlery
Jotn L. Watkins
Liano
Alex Hardin
Allan Newsom
Hazel Bowman
Mrs. J. B. Walker Visits Saunders Household
Mrs J B Walker, slater of Mrs J W Saunders, and Mrs Walker's daughter Hicise of Houpton, were visitors in the Saunders home over the last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Walker
Slater
J. W. Saunders
Llano Homecoming Draws Record Turnout and Distance Award
Llano’s second annual homecoming drew 239 registered former residents at the library building, with many more uncounted. The farthest traveler, Mrs. B. Baskin of San Tome Venezuela, covered about 4000 miles to attend. Notables include 86-year-old Mr. Murchison of Menard and Prof. J. G. Toland of Woodsboro, returning after long absences, along with numerous out of state guests from Oklahoma, California, Arkansas, Michigan, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Wilburn Oatman
Llano County
Thebrary
Gatman
B. F. Baskin
San Tome
Venezuelaa
Prof Toland
Earl Avery
Luning
Nevada
B. Baskin
San Time
Venezulla
South America
Bernice Higdon
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. B. Fitch
Bartlesville
Kay McKinney
Madill
Jane Wallice Moss
Chickasha
R. 0. Moss
J. R. Rhodes
Fairflax
J. R. Owens
Shintook
Oscar Swanson
Margaret Johnson Weir
Maxine Garrett Reed
Russellville
Ark
Alda Mae Poole
Cherry Hill Ark
Joe Peevan
Mina
R. L. Pool
Highland
Marie Taylor
Cherry Hill
Joe Taylor
Mary Cole
Detroit
Michigan
J. YD. Dorbandl
Monrovia
Calif
A. L. Sarrela
Burbank
Clyde L. King
Philadelphia
Myrtla Hargan Neblett
Havana
Cuba
Decker Paulus
Boulder
Colo
A. V. Riley
Denver
Elmo Simpson
Monument
New Mexico
K. L. Tutan
Carlsbad
Ollie White
Livingston
Mont
Bill Widams
Astoria
Oregon
Llano Horse Show Delights Crowds At Rodeo Event
Llane held its first horse show during the three day rodeo and homecoming last Friday. More than 100 entries competed in eight classes with six prize ribbons awarded and special trophies in riding divisions. Judges included F E Hughes San Angelo Will Allbright San Marcos and Bill Barry San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llane
Llano County
Luke Moss
A. H. Schorlemmer
York Ratliff
H. J. Hoerster
Philp Smith
Clinton Hardin
Ethel Hardin
Vivian Bllla
San Saba
Sally Hardin
Franklin Mae Hardin
Mar. Rene Bowie
Ladies Frontier
Irving Saltzman
Leader
Llano
Vivian Ellis
Billy Jean Fleming
James Hohmann
Roy Lee Williams
Winkel’s Variety
Annetta Bussey
Julia Watking
Heinen
Schafer Ranch
Comfort
John L. Taylor
Lampasas
Herman Cassaday
D. Hasse
Heinen and Schafer Ranch
W. Y. Fowler
J. R. Deckar
Elgin Eckert
Mason
Howard Stewart
Tom Tate
A. E. Crenwelge
Palomino
T. T. Homasley
Dates Set for Sixth Rodeo in Clinton
Clinton Hardin visited for final financial check on the Liano Rodeo held last week. Orville Buttery said profits will cover the lighting equipment notes and some funds remain for improvements. Next year’s rodeo is slated for June 4 6 6, the first weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Hardin
Orville Buttery
Lieutenant Frank M. Fly Called Back to Active Duty
First Lieutenant Frank M. Fly and Mrs. Fly visited Lisano with Mrs. Fly’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Byfield. Lt. Fly said he has been recalled to active duty and will report to Tucson on June 30. He formerly worked with the state highway department in Lisano and now serves in Elgin as assistant resident engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Fly
Fly
Lisano
Parente
R. A. Byfield
Tuscon
Arizona
Liano
State Highway Department
Elgin
Highway Department
Hog market signals steady to strong price trend
Livestock report shows hog prices up to 9.25 dollars the highest since fall 1938 with most 180 to 280 lb hogs selling at top. Heavier weights scarce and lightweight hogs down to 8.75. Sows 8.25 and stocker pigs 8.00 to 8.50. Cattle yard active with 1000 calves salable of 1065 total receipts 1100.
Mother and Daughter Die Suddenly in Llano
Death struck Llano Friday when Mrs J T Berry and her daughter Mrs Austin Long died within ten minutes of each other. Berry had lived in Llano 35 years and suffered poor health recently. Long had lived in Llano nine years and earlier resided there about two years. Berry leaves three daughters Mrs Milton Ricketson Mrs Albert Clements and Mrs Frank Childers and one son W A Berry plus a daughter in law Mrs Helen Berry. Long leaves husband and son Dr Austin M Long Jr. Funeral at Baptist Church Saturday. interment Cobble cemetery Burnet county.
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Llano
J. T. Berry
Austin Long
Berry
Long
Liano
N. A. Sanders
Cobble
Burnet County
Miles Buttery
Liano Undertaker
6th Annual Rodeo Largest Ever Held in Llano County
Pete Casner recalls Llano County history including Indian massacre during a homecoming visit from Alpine. He recounts Long Mountain named after Jake Long who disappeared after Civil War era, and the Whitlock family massacre blamed on Indiana forces believed to be Comanches. Casner moved to Alpine in 1915 and turns 85 next February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Pete Casner
Llano
Alpine
Mr. Cagner
Long Mountain
Jake Long
Mr. Casner
Casner
Liano County
Long
Whitlock
Oig Boy
Indiana
Mr. Whitlock
Willie Whitlock
Redskins
Service Station Construction Begins on Bridge Street Lot
Work started on a new service station for Tom Brady on the Will Gray lot at Bridge Street. Brady, Humble Oil distributor, says the complete project would cost about $6,500 without the lot. T K Pruitt of Belton is general contractor. Occupancy expected around July 15 with operator agreement still pending among several applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brady
Will Gray
Bridge Street
Brady
Humble Oil Company
T. K.pruitt
Belton
Parade Draws Long Crowd in Texas Rodeo Kickoff
The rodeo parade drew a large crowd as over 200 horses and riders, plus decorated cars and trucks, participated. The event opened a three day celebration with Woman's Culture Club winning grand prize, Thursday Bridge Club taking second, Battery Hardware third. Prairie Mountain won first in community float with $10 prize, Six Mile second with $7.60. Judges included Mrs Joy Shepperd of Burnet Mrs Laurence Hatmrick of San Saba and Mrs J B Leonard of Johnson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Culture Club
Thursday Bridge Club
Battery Hardware Company
Prairie Mountain
Six Mile
Laurence Hatmrick
San Saba
Mra
J. B. Leonard
Johnson City
New Calf Roping Record Set At Llano Rodeo
Clay Campbell set a new 14.2 to 14.3 second calf tie down record at Llano Rodeo last Saturday night in the high school stadium. The three night event drew 118 contestants the largest showing to date with grand entry and over 150 horses. Results list multiple riders across calf tie down bulldogging bronco riding and bull riding with various firsts seconds and thirds and a $100 saddle prize for best Llano area average time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Campbell
Llano
Six Flags Texas
Annetta Bussey
Amarillo
Randall Kuykendall
Valley
Spring
Lynn Hardin
Jane Freeman
Lifino
Jasper Hardin
Joe Smith
Round Mountain
Doris Hohmann
Gene
Bandera
Bob Mansfield
Dan Taylor
J. R. Phillips
Marble Falls
Austin
Moore State Bank of
Liano
Blanco
Mason
Gillespie
Burnet
San Saba
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