Legion post will stage Llano Fourth of July celebration
The American Legion in Llano announces a July 4 celebration at Marth Point six miles west of town with committees and activities planned. Publicity officer Allen S. Johnson notes renewals and replacements. committees include Program Barbecue Baseball Rights Ice Water Music and Community Features. An Austin Exposition push is also highlighted with Llano Day plans and new attractions to boost attendance.
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American Legion
Marth
Pri
Legion
Allen
Vance ‘Wallace
Jon
L. “Watkins
Word ‘Witkern
Oscar Leverett
Llano
Torn
Land Concert on Court House Lawn Promises Free Music
D W Sauer told the Naws that an open air band concert will be held on the Court House lawn tomorrow Friday night. The Llano Chamber of Commerce band and the Junior C of C band will perform. Sauer is compiling the program and attendees will enjoy delightful music. The free concert starts at 7 30 o clock and invites all to be on the square.
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D. W. Sauer
Naws
Court House Lane
Llano Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Sauer
H. C. Blodgett
Geo. Shaw
Court House Square
Death of E Li Ricketson in Six Mile area
El L Ricketson died at his Six Mile home after a year of declining health. Born in 1880 he was 47 at death. He worked at Cassaday Grey Granite and leaves a wife and son along with siblings and other relatives. Funeral held Monday at Six Mile church with Rev Wesley Prince officiating.
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Ricketson
Rinktum
Rickstane
Si Mile
Deccas
Ril, Ricketson
Six Mile
Cassaday Grey Granite Company
Carlos Ricketgon Ang
Selman
Buttler
Runge
Scott
Kingston
Arizona
Oscar
Llano
Ernest
Oklahoma
Picture Show Program at Opera House Coming Week
Llanc o fera house presents a week of films including Pathe News Fables and Fashion for Women with Esther Ralston Raymond Hatton and Einar Hanson Thursday Friday. Saturday features Pathe Fables Gang Comedy and Buddy Roosevelt in Ramb ling Galoot. Monday Tuesday shows star Adolph Menjou in Blonde or Brunette. Shows start at 8 30 admission free if provided.
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Pathe News
Fables
Paramount Picture
Esther Ralston
Raymond Hatton
Einar Hanson
Pathe
Buddy Roosevelt
Paramount
Adolph’ Menjou
Egiee
Married Here Tuesday in County Judge Office
J. M. Johanson and Nina June Holland wed Tuesday afternoon in the County Judge A. E. Moore office. Both residents of Bluffton, he son of John Johanson and she youngest daughter of P. D. Holand. Friends extend best wishes. B. Beasley of Texas Power and Light Company was in Dallas on office business last week and returned to Llano Tuesday.
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J. M. Johanson
Misa Nina June Holland
A. E. Moore
Bluffton
John Johanson
P. D. Holand
B. Beasley
Texas Power and Light Company
Dallas
Llano Tuesaday
Revival Meeting Set at M. E. Church Next Sunday
Rev J J Mason says preparations are complete for a two to three week revival at the Methodist church starting next Sunday with two daily services. Evangelist Rev J Buddy Smith will lead with a soloist for music and a strong emphasis on the song service. The pastor aims to make up for last year's lost time and Llano is urged to attend and spread the word. Further notices will share subject topics as announced.
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J. J. Mason
Methodiat Church
J. Buddy Smith
Mason
Evangelist Smith
Llano
China
Jee Veal Missionary Society
Commercial fertilizer tested in this county again
Richard Rabb of Liano reports his farm grain crops show higher yields and earlier maturity with commercial fertilizer. Maize given 100 pounds per acre outperforms untreated crops, and fields along Valley Spring road appear among the best in Uano county. He plans continued trials to gather multi year yield data.
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Richard Rabb
Liano
Valley Spring Road
Uano
Rabb
Townsend Sent to Eastland for Rest and Treatment
Dr. E D Townsend, confined to his room recently, was carried to Eastland by his wife last Saturday. He will receive care from his son Dr. Roy Townsend and recover from a prior attack as Llano friends wish him a speedy return home.
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E. D. Townsend
Eastland
Roy Towne
Llano
Junior Music Study Club Formed with Officers Named
Mrs Opp hosts advanced pupils for the new Junior Music Study Club. Officers elected include Chairman Brownie Byfield President Carrel Moss Vice-President Lara Lange Secretary and Reporter. The group will meet on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
New Drive In Station to Open This Saturday on Bridge Street
The Pennant Drivein Station on Bridge Street near the bridge, built by L C Brown, will hold its formal opening next Saturday June 13. Charles Rimes will operate the business with vulcanizing services and auto accessories plus a free oil fill with five gallons of gas. Kligon built and delivered the station, now open for business in the traffic hub.
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Pennant Drivein
Mr. Brown
Charles Rimes
P. L. Barker
Brown
Mr. Rimes
Bush Mega
W. A. Kligon
Highways Garage Changes Hands Under New Partnership
Charles Rimes sold his stake in Highway Garage to P. L. Barker who now runs the business with Martin McDermott. Rimes retires to run Pennant Drive-in Station leased from L. C. Brown. Barker and McDermott vow to keep Chevrolet sales, gas station and garage, with added auto accessories. Barker brings banking exposure, McDermott handles mechanics.
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Highway
Charles Rimes
Focal
P. L. Barker
Martin McDermott
Rimes
Pennant Drive-in
L. C. Brown
Barker
McDermott
Llano River rises after rain brighten fishing odds
A small rise came down the Llano River Tuesday morning after Monday rain, suggesting heavier rainfall west of Llano. Local fishermen expect better fishing as the stream has carried rises over the past two weeks.
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Tino
Llano
Little Boy Brought Home After Horse Kick Injury
Alton, son of Mr and Mrs Cc E Smith, who was badly hurt when kicked by a horse and treated in Temple, returned home last Sunday. He wears a bandage on his tap but is improving and may remove it soon.
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Alton
Cc. E. Smith
Temple
Flag Day Observed in Llano Court House Lawn
Tuesday evening flags were duly honored in Llano with a 7:30 program on the court house lawn under American Legion direction. D. W. Sauer announced the program as Rev P M Murphy spoke on Flag Day, with music by the band and readings on flag etiquette and respect.
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Llano
States of the Union
American Legion
Court House
D. W. Sauer
P. M. Murphy
J. J. Mason
G. L. Gray
Robert Mayfield
Frank Martin Improves Llano Public Square Streets
Frank Martin, longtime street grader operator for Llano, has been reshaping the court house square and improving surrounding streets. His heavy, early morning work aims to smooth slopes and curb lines, with praise from locals after a Luncheon Club suggestion to involve Mayor Inka. ongoing grading promises steadily better Llano roads.
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Frank Martin
Llano
Court House
Inka
Click Picnic Set For June 18 In Click Community
The paper recalls a previously announced event inviting the public to a June 18 picnic in Click. It promises concession stands amusements and hospitality from residents continuing the district’s tradition of cordial community gatherings.
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Click
Leland Lodge Elects Officers For New Maasonic Year
The Maonic Blue Lodge elected officers Tuesday night with Logan Connors as Worshipful Master James Duncan Senior Warden Regner Cone Junior Warden Tom Moore Treasurer W O Williamson Secretary and W T Atchigan Tiler. Appointments will be announced before installation on June 24 birthday of the order. Mr and Mrs Edgar Bush of McKinney visited Mr and Mrs Tom Moore last week and returned home Friday.
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Logan Connors
James Duncan
Regner Cone
Tom Moore
W. O. Williamson
W. T. Atchigan Tiler
Masonic, Order
Edgar Bush
Mc Kinney
Rain blessing Llano County crops with steady June moisture
An extended spell of heavy moisture in Llano County during June has renewed hope for a bumper corn crop. Rain on June 4 and 5, followed by a good slow rain on Monday afternoon and night, brought just under an inch countywide. Authorities report pastures turning green, grasshoppers considered manageable, and farmers anticipating a prosperous year despite potential insect challenges.
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Llano
Tuesaday
Liane
Summer vacation road trip ends with Ford Model T praise
Worth Peterson, wife and son Cacil Hackworth returned home last Saturday after a ten day automobile trip through West Texas and New Mexico. They logged roughly twenty five hundred miles in their Ford, carrying seven to eight hundred pounds of baggage, with two flats. They praised the Model T Ford as the best car ever built and plan to keep one despite newer models.
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Soma
Hackworth
Commissioners Court Handles Routine Weekly Session
The court approved accounts and the county school depository report, ordered the county attorney to pursue delinquent taxes totaling fifteen dollars, and canvassed the Valley Spring school district election results showing 27 votes for tax increase and 7 against. The district tax rate was set to rise from twenty to thirty five cents.
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Commissioners Court
Tio
Valley Spring
Oscar Owens Recovering After Austin Appendectomy
Oscar Owens of the Lone Grove auction was taken to Austin by Dr H B Selman where he underwent an appendectomy at Saint David's. His father Jim Owens said he was improving and expected to return home within a few days barring complications.
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Oscar Owens
Lone Grove
Austin
Selman
Saint David's
Jim Owens
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