Llano 4H Livestock Team Captures State Contest Title
Four Llano 4H youths won the state livestock judging contest on June 6 at College Station, with Malcom Osbourn as top individual for the third time. Roy Birk finished eighth and Lester Osbourn tenth, Dexter Sagebiel was the alternate. The team scored 1526 of 1800, Hale County second with 1498, Hidalgo third, Freestone fourth, and Brazos fifth. Malcom Osbourn led individuals with 539 points.
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Llano
Chicago
College Station
Malcom Osbourn
Roy Birk
Lester Osbourn
Dexter Sagebiel
Liano
Baptists Complete Step In Building Program
Llano County Baptists dedicated a new educational building at First Baptist Church marking the final step of a 1879 founding. The piece charts early history from charter members through pastors, associations, and community efforts to finance the church, including a drought setback in 1918 and a 1926 WMU revival push.
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Baptists
Llano County
G. W. Martin
Llano
Burnet-Llano Association
L. R. Millican
L. E. Hart
Flora Smith
Bryan Halliburton
Ella Opp
J. W. Davis
Capt. Davis
Davis
J. W. George
J. M. Carroll
Iron Spur
J.C. Stribling
WMU
Calendar of Events for June With Highlights and Dates
Calendar lists events from June 14 Flag Day to June 21 Summer Begins. Items include C ES installation at 8 pm, story hours at 4H foods show 3 pm, school tax election begin, ex students reunion in Cherokee, Father’s Day, and a 1920 410 Encampment. Call The News to list events.
Kincheloe Elected Worshipful Master Of Llano Lodge
A. C. Kincheloe Jr. was elected worshipful master of Llano Lodge No. 242 A F and A M Tuesday night. With new officers named to be installed July 10 are Clayton Gage senior warden Joe Nerren junior warden Monroe Raesener secretary Norman Livingston treasurer and Don Hyde tiler. Robert Kassell has served as worshipful master during the past year.
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A. C. Kincheloe Jr
Llano Lodge
A.F
A.M
Clayton Gage
Joe Nerren
Monroe Raesener
Norman _ Livingston
Don Hyde
Robert Kassell
Lutheran Confirmation Service At St James Church
Seven youths were confirmed at St James Lutheran Church on Sunday June 10 Inez Birk Ann Coble Gail Holtzer Waltin Inman Shirley Lucksinger Marsha Staedler and Renee Trammell completed a two year study under the pastor The class met Saturdays and summer periods studying Old and New Testament church history worship and doctrine The confirmation grants full privileges as church members
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St. James Lutheran Church
Inez Birk
Ann Coble
Gail Holtzer
Waltin Inman
Shirley Lucksinger
Marsha Staedtler
Renee Trammell
Marsha Staedner
C. ©. Geerdel
Ines Birk
Gail Holter
Oatman
San Saba DA Carlos Ashley Headlines Old Settlers Reunion
Carlos Ashley district attorney spoke at the 40th annual San Saba County Old Settlers Reunion held in the high school cafetorium last Saturday.
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Carlos Ashley
San Saba County
Highland Lakes Aqua Festival Set for August
Highland Lakes Aqua Festival plans were announced by the Liano and Austin Chambers of Commerce with regional cooperation. The August 3 12 event features swimming diving fishing sailing parades concerts and a coronation ball to promote Highland Lakes as a vacation and living destination.
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Liano Chamber of Commerce
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Highland Lakes
Central
Texas
Allan Shivers
John D. Simpson
Hub Bechtel
Beverly Sheffield
Howard Cox
Tom Perkins
Austin
United States
Southwest
Rev Sanders to Lead Baptist Revival in Cuero
Rev Norman Sanders, pastor of First Baptist Cuero, will be evangelist at the First Baptist Church revival from June 24 to July 1. Mr Bill Davis of Abilene will be the evangelistic singer. Services are daily at 10 am and 8 pm. Everyone is invited.
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Norman Sanders
First Baptist Church
Llano County Farmers Urged to Report 1959 60 Plantings
An ASCS notice requires every Llano County farmer who planted corn maize hegari barley or oats in 1959 or 1960 to file a planting report at the ASCS office before June 20. The report also mentions Mrs Olen Click visiting Mrs Willis Birk a Mason hospital patient.
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Llano County
ASCS
Olen Click
Willis Birk
Mason Hospital
Recreation Program Makes Good Start
Coach Bob Frederick directs a Llano city school sponsored summer program. Fifty five children attend the morning session with 37 boys and 18 girls. Afternoon play includes 23 89 year old baseball players at Mark Twain school grounds. Nine year old boys join Little League with added coaching. 28 boys and 14 girls take part in night sessions. In total 103 enrollments in one day. Week ends with a Teen Dance Friday for Llano Public Schools teens.
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Mark Twain
Frederick
Llano Public Schools
Mrs Mamie Barnett Honored by Kingsland Church
Kingsland notes honored pianist Mamie Barnett for a lifetime of Christian service at Kingsland Community Church service on Sunday June 4. She received a bouquet of red roses and a Bible inscribed with her name in gold.
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Kingsland
Ysamie Barnett
Kingsland Community Church
Joe Stotts Installed As Jaycee President In Llano
Dan Rheiner of San Antonio installs 1962-63 Llano Jaycee officers at the installation and ladies night banquet in Llano on June 12. Joe Stotts becomes president succeeding Fritz Otto Jr. Other officers include Jim Rennick, Charles Hartman, Fritz Otto, Bobby Gage, Jerry Butler, Len Steakley, Billie Bob Schneider, and Ted Franklin. Bob Sheehy of Waco is guest speaker.
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Dan Rheiner
San Antonio
Ted Franklin
Bob Sheehy
Waco
New State Jaycee
Llano Junior Chamber of Commerce
Community Center Paid Except Non-Interest Loans
Llano County Community Center installation fully paid with only $10 025 in non-interest loans outstanding. Swenson reports about $1 000 in the bank for maintenance and loan repayment. Details total seating 16350 lights 1606 arena fence 3340 labor 360 cyclone fence 1360 labor 360. Rodeo funds and commissioners' contributions helped defray costs. 1962 rodeo profits and ticket sales supported expenses with prizes at 2275 and fees 2284. A summer horse show is planned with potential small loan repayment.
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Llano County Community Center
Llano County
T. D. Swenson
Lions Club
Swenson
Southwestern States Telephone Company
SCRA
Commissioners Court
Eligible Voters Told For Tax Election
Eligible voters in Saturday's school tax election are those owning taxable property in the District and meeting rendition or poll tax requirements, including those assessed from car registrations. The courthouse voting box only opens 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Mrs. Elmo Littlepage as election judge and Mrs. T. J. Watkins and Mrs. Orville Buttery as clerks.
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Elmo Littlepage
T. J. Watkins
Orville Buttery
Turkey Producers to Vote on Market Order
Turkey producers will vote between June 18 and June 22 on the proposed turkey marketing order. Eligible voters must have marketed at least 3,600 pounds of live turkeys in the 1961 marketing year, with details available at the local ASCS office.
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ASCS
Superintendent Outlines Public School Needs
Public schools seek voter approval on a June 16 measure allowing a levy up to 1.50 per hundred dollars. The plan would raise about 47000, guiding funds to maintain services, hire teachers, expand programs, and fund repairs. Enrollment has grown 13 percent in six years.
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C. M. Nalls
Ly Ft
Llano
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Kincheloe
SAN Sabans
W. R. Birk
San Angelo
Mrs
Willie Birk
Bobby Gage
Bryant Ratliff
Fort Polk
W. D. Lord of
Rev. Sanders
Bob Frederick
City of
Mamie Barnett
Joe Stotts
Jaycee President
Jaycees
Turkey
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