Economic optimism and relief efforts brighten Llano Texas outlook
May earnings for the navigation district rise to a five year high, steel wage hikes lift buying power, and a Treasury security offering shows strong national credit. Llano County grooms relief programs, potential eighty million dollars in federal aid, and plans for a new recreational center as part of extensive local improvements.
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H. L. Washburn
Dunn & Bradstreet
Edincott-Johnson
Binghamptop
Washington
United States Treasury
The
Houston Chronicle
Llano County
Texas
Badu Park
Llana
Everyoue
Meyer
County fair plans spark nostalgia for past exploits
A faded notice recalls Liano county fairs of yesteryear and hints at reviving festive events. It hints residents will seek pastime amid vexhibits races and red lemonade, hoping a competitive spirit returns and benefits the community.
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Tiano
Liano County
Congress Poised to Adjourn After Constructive Special Session
The article notes a Monday expectation that Congress will adjourn the special session within the week after achieving substantial legislation. It highlights bipartisan cooperation since March 4 and praises President Franklin D Roosevelt for inspiring confidence and determination.
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Congress
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Llano County Civic Improvements and Market Hopes
The piece notes a new walk around the courthouse enhances the temple of justice and references Llano County in optimistic terms. It mentions sober conduct, favorable conditions, and looming six‑bit corn with expectations of seven‑cent hogs and strong cattle pricing. The tone ties civic pride to agricultural prospects.
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Court House
Temple of Justice
Llano County
Llano County notes and wry observations from the San Saba News
A reflective local column blends quirky notes on wildlife in San Saba, regional weather and fruit crops in Llano, fishing on the Llano River, and social commentary on road hogs and Texan influence abroad. The piece weaves humor with civic rumors about a trip to Chicago and broader regional whimsy.
President Roosevelt urges consolidation of federal bureaus
As Congress nears adjournment, President Roosevelt proposes merging many federal bureaus to save about twenty five million dollars annually. He champions thrift and cost efficiency, urging lawmakers to “take care of the nickels and the dimes and dollars will take care of themselves.”
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Congress
Roosevelt
Hillion Debard
Teveran Hess
Fitzgerald Urges Equal Law for Tax Evaders
Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald, noted American political writer, calls for a law that treats all tax evaders equally. He cites Al Capone and J. P. Morgan as examples of inconsistent punishment and argues that Morgan’s evasion dwarfs Capone’s in amount. He notes Capone’s preexisting scarlet record as a factor.
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Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald
America
al Capone
J. P. Morgan
Scott
Morgan
Chicago
Capone
Llano Couple Weds In Intimate Family Ceremony
W Todd to Preston Robinson both of Llano were married Monday morning at 9 30 in the bride’s parents home with only family and close friends present. Rev J N McKay conducted the single ring ceremony with pink roses and crepe myrtle decor. The bride wore flesh crepe and organza with white roses, and her sister Mrs Sam Hasse attended. After a reception the couple left for a Chicago trip and will reside in Llano after July 1. Both families are prominent locals with ties to Llano High and West Texas teachers college. Out of town guests included Sterling Schmidt Mason and Mrs Leon Mayo Mason plus others from Mason Chickasha Okla.
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W. Todd
Preston Robinson
Liano
J. N. McKay
Methodist Church
Ely
Misa Lois Mae Keyser
Mason
Bruce Tarver
Emma Cagsaday
Sam Hasse
Wallace Robinson
Mary Lee Moss
Bettina Ratliff
Mary Louise Peacock
Leola Holtzer
Muhat No Beer Turns the Laugh on the National Issue
Comedians Bust er Keaton and Jimmie Durante star in What Not Beer aCB at Lantex Theatre June 21 22. The duo contrasts humor with pathos delivering a nation themed spoof while Hollywood Oddity Chile and Chilis and Par amount News share the program.
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Buster Keaton
Jimmie Durante
Lantex Theatre
Hollywood
Métro Goldwyn Mayer
Paramount News
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Foster Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet at Mrs. T. E. Foster’s home Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. June 16. The region study will cover St. Mark chapters 11 and 12 with Mrs. Walter Decker as Leader.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
T. E. Foster
St. Mark
Walter Decker
Terechap
Gabriel Over the White House at Lantex June 1826
A Cosmopolitan Metro Goldwyn Mayer production stars Walter Huston as President Judson Hammond with Karen Morley. The film follows a jovial leader who becomes a dictator after a car crash, tackling racketeering unemployment and European debts.
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Gabriel
White House
Lantex
Washingon
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Lantex Theatre
United States
Walter Huston
Judson Hammond
Huston
Lincoln
Grant
Karen Morley
Washington
Hammond
Congress
Metro Goliwyn Mayer Cufortune
Parachute Jumper at the LanTex Friday and Saturday
Douglas Fairbanks Jr stars in Parachute Jumper a Warner Bros air adventure comedy romance opening at the LanTex Theatre Friday and Saturday June 16 37 with pilots from the U S Navy and a lively circle of stars including Bette Davis Leo Carrillo and Frank McHugh in a program featuring The Sailers and Clancy of the Mounted Chapter.
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Warner Bros
Flay
Lantex Theatre
New York
Rian James
Robert “Robbie” Robinson
Nicdaragua
U. 8S. Marine Corps
New York City
Canada
Fairbanks
Bette Davis
Leo Cee Carrillo
Frank McHugh
Zauu Pitta
Tietia
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Clancy
The
Mounted
Four Theft Cases Transferred to Burnet County
Judge Lamar Thaxton presided briefly in Lianoi on Saturday afternoon as a special term of District Court met. Four theft cases against Dave Garrett were called and each was transferred to Burnet County for trial this week.
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Lamar Thaxton
Lianoi
Dave Garrett
Burnet County
Old Malls Club Meeting Aims to Find Wives
Men seeking wives are invited to attend the Old Malls Club Friday at 2 p.m. at the High School Auditorium for a social gathering and matchmaking efforts.
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Old Malls
Warning to campers and vacationists on typhoid infection risks
As the summer season nears the notice warns Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and vacationers about dangers from contaminated food and water. Typhoid fever spreads via carriers through water milk fingers or food and vaccination offers two years of protection after three inoculations. Play safe and consult your doctor for vaccination.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Alltimer
DARRAGH BROS GET CONTRACT FOR GRANITE
Mr Thomas Darragh of the Texas Pink Granite Company says a jetty job at Freeport landed by the Government last week will employ about 15 men for three months. If the larger project comes through, 106 men could be kept busy for two years. The Darragh brothers have long operated in granite and hope for more work soon.
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Texas
Roosevelt
Thomas Darragh
The
Texas Pink Granite Company
Freeport
Mr. Darragh
Mapany
Darragh
Darragh.Bran, Have Been This Business For About Forty Years and Both Thos
George Darragh
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