County fathers hear many ideas for Llano improvements
A Llano Luncheon Club session produced a long list of improvement ideas for the town. Proposals include paving streets around the courthouse square, a tourist park and bathing pool, a county fair, beautification of the courthouse lawn, and a modern sewer system. The County Commissioners met to discuss paving costs and funding, with support for the paving project contingent on financing without diverting existing funds.
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Court House Square
Badu Park
Court House
Llano
Chamber of Commerce
Bagutity Tha Court House
Glano
Pat Liang
Enchanted Rock
Liano
Camp
T. J. Moore
M. C. Wilkes
H. B. Brett
New Gents Furnishing Store Planned for Llano
J A Mayes and M C Dalchau announce a new gents furnishing store to open soon in Llano in the former Cash and Carry building. Opening date near August, stock and furniture to be secured first. both men bring retail experience and expect success.
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GENTS
Llano
Genta
Ligno
J. A. Mayes
M. C. Dalchau
Mayes Hag
Dalchai Hag
R. A. Byfield Atyre
Death of M C G Schoppe Longtime Liano Resident
Mr M C G Schoppe, esteemed Liano citizen, died at his home Wednesday at 3 30 am after months of illness. Funeral plans were not finalized, with burial possibly in Yoakum, his former hometown, on Friday. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
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M. C. Schoppe
Liano
Yoakum
Mr. Schoppe
Mfe
District Luther League Meet Held at Mason
The Lutheran Church of Mason hosted the Luther League of the West Texas District last Sunday. Lene and Cas tell churches were well represented with divine worship at 10 30 AM and an afternoon program of piano solos instrumental music and vocal numbers. A business meeting followed and Mason League extended hospitality with a barbecue lunch and supper for visitors.
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Lutheran Church of
Mason
Luther League
West Texas
Llane
Castell
Mason League
Llano County Farmers Benefit From Clear Warm Spell
Clear hot weather in Llano County lasts a week boosting crop progress and field work. Grass and weeds grew after rains but calm conditions improved farm conditions and most farms report good status.
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Llano
Llano County
Family visitors arrive in Llano this week
Mes Elarald Devins and her children from Kort Worth arrived in Llano at the start of the week to stay with her mother Mrs. W. C. Wat'ives, joining other relatives visiting in the area.
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Mes
Elarald Devins
Kort Worth
Llano
W. C. Wat' Ives
Gad
Margaret Parkhill
Lexum
Ona Darnall
H.C. Robinson
Ara
Gonzaleg
Othree
Luncheon Club Drives Square Perk and Pool Plans
The Luncheon Club pursues securing a perk for a bathing pool and the peanutification of the square alongside county fair preparations. Local officials weigh feasibility and community impact as plans move forward.
Enchanted Rock to Host Texas Summer Resort Dedication
Tate Moas of the Enchanted Rock ranch plans a June 22 dedication with Governor Dan Moody and officials from San Antonio Austin and nearby towns. An endurance auto climb of the rock mountain and a large dance on a concrete platform are planned as part of a weekend celebration with parking expansions and crowd preparations.
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Tate. Moas
Enchanted Rock Ranch
Cattle Fetch One Hundred Dollars In Local Sale
Aug Donop bought the Ray Martin cows and calves Tuesday paying one hundred dollars for them. Donop, a lifelong livestock dealer, calls it the highest price he has ever paid. The cattle are noted as G. L. Epperson stock and well bred.
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Donop
Ray Martin
Local Legion Calls Off July Fourth Celebration
Raymond Rogers, a leader in the local American Legion post, said early this week the town’s July Fourth celebration is canceled. No reason given, but most members are tied to business and other National day entertainments in neighboring areas, so Llano residents may attend events elsewhere. The Legion has historically offered a strong Fourth program, and its absence will disappoint many in Llano.
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Raymond Rogers
Fors
American Legion
Liano
Legion
School Awards By Local American Legion Post
Official American Legion medals were presented at graduation to grammar school’s outstanding boy Aubrey Rubensburg and girl Edith Dalryrpple. Honorable mention went to Ruth Fowler Adele Rothmann Virginia Smith Ruth Grantham, S J Ratliff Gordon Clendennon Shelton McClennon Lauren Baldwin. A Legion athletic medal went to Harold Callings of the high school with honorable mention for M A Reed Doris Murfhy Donald Bruhl and Reubén Nixon.
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American Legion
Aubrey Rubensburg
Edith Dalryrpple
Ruth Fowler
Adele Rothmann
Virginia Smith
Ruth Grantham
S. J. Ratliff
Gordon Clendennon
Shelton McClennon
Lauren Baldwin
Harold Callings
M. A. Reed
Doris Murfhy
Donald Bruhl
Reubén Nixon
Grand Auto Trades Day in Llano Draws Crowds
Llano announces next Thursday June 20 as Auto Trades Day with an automobile giveaway attracting crowds from Llano and surrounding counties. Merchants advertise bargains, extra staff to handle traffic, and a party lineup including the Llano band and a Texas University Pirates concert at the Opera House.
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Llano
Lonng Foater
Llano Band
Texas University Pirates
Llano Opera House
Llano Young Lady 18 Recognized at Shreveport
Shreveport daily press notes Miag Etoile Morrison of this city sang at Central Christian church last Sunday. Morrison studies with top vocal instructors in the country and is praised for a wonderful voice that is widely appreciated.
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Llano
Daily Press of
Shreveport
Miag
Etoile Morrison
Central Christian Church
Misa Morrison
Marriage of Mina Ozment and Charles Hage in Karnes City
Mina Jewel Ozment and Charles K. Hage wed Saturday at the Ozment home in Karnes City with Rev N G Ozment officiating. The ceremony featured singing by Mrs Chester Kimmins and involved maid of honor Lois Ozment and best man Charles Woodruff. The couple plans a short bridal trip and will reside in Manor where Hage is a businessman.
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Austin American
Austin
Mina Jewel Ozment
Charles K. Hage
Manor
N. G. Ozment
Karnes City
Ozment
Chester Kimmons
Charles Woodruff
Lois Ozment
Llano
Church of Christ Revival Meeting At Court House
The Church of Christ revival meeting is in progress at the court house with nightly services drawing good attendance. Elder John M. Rice of Abilene leads and delivers sermons, inviting the public to attend.
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Church OF Christ
Court House
John M. Rice
Abilene
Corrections and Local Notes Highlight Memorial Gifts
A correction clarifies that Citizens National Bank and Dan Hackworth contributions to the memorial fund were previously published and not new. The item also lists brief personal notes on Lawrence Bruhl returning from Chicago and Milwaukee, M Wilkes accompanying officials to San Antonio, and several local residents traveling or visiting relatives and seeking normal school attendance.
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Citizens National Bank
Dan Hackworth
Ice Cream Supper at Castell Church Grounds
The Castell Lutheran Ladies Aid will serve ice cream and cake on church grounds next Wednesday evening June 19 at 7 00 o clock. A pleasant evening is promised for all to attend. Forest Smathers reported a huge eight by seven inch three and a fourth ounce egg from a two year old White Leghorn hen. Several local residents and visitors are noted in brief social items.
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Ladies Aid
Castell Lutheran
Forest Smathers
City Ready to Begin Pavement on Llano Streets
The City of Llano plans to start paving Llano Street work soon after a council approved contract with Brown & Root. Representatives from Montgomery and Ward & Nes will attend a county meeting, as eleven thousand dollars is allocated for the county’s share. Weather and conditions will affect timing.
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Llano
Commissionera ‘Court
Roy &Nks
Brown & Root
Officers Installed By Eastern Star Here
The Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting Monday night electing and installing new officers for the coming year. Officers include Mrs. Medra Roth as Worthy Matron and Henry C. Roth as Worthy Patron, with a list of other appointed roles. Local residents also noted travel plans and visits among members and their families.
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the Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Jewel Jenking
Lake Victor
Medra Roth
Henry C. Roth
Mary J. Garrett
Ona Darnall
Elfen Currie
Verda Everett
Florence Fishbeck
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