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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
1
Miss Cathi Griggs has been notified by Merle Norman Cosmetic Company in Los Angeles that she has been accepted for a special three week home program. The notice confirms enrollment and participation in the training sequence.
Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Talley held a Sunday gathering at Robinson City Park with about 28 attendees. Attendees traveled from San Angelo San Antonio Fort Worth Brady San Saba Austin and Llano to share fellowship and memories. First names appear for some attendees including Bob Burton and family with local grandparents and great grandparents identified. A separate note mentions Miss Griggs of Llano Austin named in an expense paid cosmetic training trip to two Merle Norman studios with details of parents and employers.
The Lland First Assembly of God at 201 E Houston St promotes full gospel teaching and practice within its local church community.
Seventeen year old Robin Sindorf of Kingsland Texas becomes one of ten semi finalists in the 1976 High School Cover Girl Contest. She will travel to New York City on June 20 for events before the winner is chosen, representing the Southwest region alongside Shari Greene of Waynesville Missouri.
A June 5 picnic at Seths Trailer Camp celebrated Miss Darla Nicholson of Ketéville bride elect of Tim Travis. Guests included Nicholson and Travis families, friends from Kerrville, Denton, Mason, Llano, Austin and more. Program featured bicentennial decorations and boat rides. later, York Robin's celebrity coverage and Cover Girl promotions were announced for a national pageant.
Silas Howell, 78, lifelong evangelist and educator, reflects on decades of Church of Christ work across Texas and New Mexico. Born 1898, he taught, led schools, and preached from 1926 in Altus, Lampasas, Uvalde, Tulsa, Clovis and Magnolia, with missions in Mexico City and Monclova. Howell settled in Llano in 1950 and stayed connected through multiple churches, weddings, funerals, and substitute preaching. He and Willie Pearson Howell raised three children Virginia, Pearson, and Nancy with eight grandchildren.
Judy Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Butler, received the Llano County 4-H Council’s annual $200 scholarship for graduating seniors active in 4-H. She has nine years in 4-H with leadership roles and district show appearances and will attend Texas Tech University. Also noted is Mrs. Janet Hackworth’s return from Dallas.
Silas Howell has lived a long life and become one of Llane's most respected residents. The article lauds his wisdom and Christian readership and expresses wishes he will continue benefiting central Texas for many years to come.
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