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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1976

Page

5

Francine Bagley Tops District and State Spelling

Francine Bagley a 12 year old Liano Junior High School student won first place in seventh grade spelling District 24AA with a perfect score and earned a state level 100 after critique of writing and spelling. UIL officials hope to present the award in an assembly to encourage more participation. Francine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Haskell Bagley of Sunrise Beach.

Francine Bagley Liano State University Interscholastic League Association Francine UIL Haskell Bagley Sunrise Beach

TOPS Members Attend Area Meet in San Antonio

Five Texas TOPS members traveled to the area convention in San Antonio. Attendees included Lois Gray Jill Tate Graylene Shaffer Helen Click and Lolette Page. Jill Tate and Graylene Shaffer were Queens of the Week with Shaffer named Queen of the Month. A new contest started this week with Lolette Page named Queen of the Week.

San Antonio Lois Gray Jill Tate Graylene Shaffer Helen Click Lolette Page

LHS Class of 1961 Holds Reunion

The Llano High School Class of 1961 gathered June 5 at the Llano Fire Hall for a 15th anniversary reunion. Seventy-two members, spouses, and children enjoyed a memory table, music from the 60s, and a talk-fest while planning future get-togethers. Notable attendees included Superintendent C.M. Nalls and principals G.J. Pechacek M.A. Montgomery.

LHS Llano C.M. Nalls Schertz G.J. Pechacek M.A. Montgomery Anna Shipp Randolf Leifeste Pauline Ratliff Jewel Gregory Eugene Russell Shirley Nalls Jameson Lubbock Sharon Reedy Simpson Damion Sureta Stephens Adams Ft. Worth Jason Betty McWilliams Reed Linda Williams Jewell Austin Patsy Raesener Morky Mary Ann McCarver Nila Bauman Roberts Shirlene Park Rogers

Baptists Plan Kingsland Rally Preparations On New Land

First Baptist Church of Kingsland met for a pre crusade rally on land near Highway 1431. The event featured ice cream and cake, with guests including Glen Rhodes Llano School Superintendent and Llano County Sheriff Gale Ligon. Evangelist Freddie Gage is invited for a crusade from July 25 to August 1.

First Baptist Church Kingsland Glen Rhodes Llano C.R. Lindsay Llano County Gale Ligon Donn Cook Joe Wallace Bill Clark Freddie Gage Dwight Reagan

Fredericksburg VFD Hosts Propane Fire Demonstration

Fredericksburg volunteers host a propane fire training demo for VFDs from Fredericksburg Kerrville and nearby towns at 7 pm Monday June 21 at Fredericksburg Fire Station. Ranger/Pan American Insurance backs the event with Ranger Fire Safety Instructors providing equipment for a 500 gallon LP gas tank ignition and extinguishment.

Fredericksburg Kerrville Llano Mason Johnson City Willow City Doss Harper Stonewall Tow Comfort Ranger/Pan American Insurance Companies of Houston Ranger

Kingsland Chamber Plans Aqua-Boom At June Meeting

Kingsland Chamber of Commerce President Terry Osbourn announced a General Membership meeting for Thursday June 17 at 7 p.m. at the chamber office. Agenda includes discussion of Aqua-Boom plans and general business. All members urged to attend.

Kingsland Chamber of Commerce Terry Osbourn

Freddie Gage A Prominent Evangelist In Houston

Kingsland Church notes Freddie Gage as a leading evangelist known for addressing severe moral problems. He has led over five hundred fifty Crusades for Christ and preached to more than three million people. He founded Pulpit in the Shadows in Houston, aiding drug abuse victims and restless youth with Christian outreach.

Kingsland Church Freddie Gage Gage Reagan Houston Texas Jesus Christ

Community Center Auxiliaries Plans Summer Activities

The Buchanan Dam auxiliary of the Community Center and Volunteer Fire Department met on June 7. They approved a 500 gift to the Board of Trustees for the general fund and noted 669.02 spent in May on a double over hot water heater and chlorinator for the barn. Volunteers are sought for pies in June and July. An auction sale for late July is planned.

Buchanan Dam Buchanan Community Center Board of Trustees Lannie Stephenson Sam Logan Don Saltz Mac Todd Todd

Tow VFD Auxiliary Reports Profit From Fundraisers

The Tow VFD Ladies Auxiliary met at the Firehall with thirty members. Treasurer Eddie Renken reported fish fry and barbecue proceeds left several thousand dollars after expenses. Summer activities push Fun nights to September. refreshments were served by Ethel Simon, Gladys Blake and Mildred Cannon. Next meeting set for the second Tuesday in July.

Tow Vfd Firehall Eddie Renken Ethel Simon Gladys Blake Mildred Cannon

Houston Rites For Mrs. Fox

Mrs. Louisé Fox 67 of Buchanan Dam died June 7. Funeral services were held in Houston at Woodlawn Garden of Mentalles Chapel. Survived by husband Edward Fox of Buchanan Dam a daughter Grace Ann McClelland two sisters five brothers a granddaughter Rose Ann McClelland and a great grandson Bobby McClelland.

Buchanan Dam Louisé Fox Woodlawn Garden of Mentalles Chapel Houston Edward Fox Grace Ann McClelland J.D. Starke Batson Rose Ann McClelland Bobby McClelland

State Hog Show At State Fair Of Texas In October

The second annual State Fair Feeder Show Barrow Show and Sale runs October 15 17 during the State Fair of Texas Exhibitors may enter up to five barrows across eight breed weight classes Premiums depend on class size Sale takes 5 to 10 percent commission Top 250 pigs weighing 40 to 100 pounds will be offered for sale Entries must arrive by October 14 9:00 a.m Entries judged October 16 by Dr T D Tanksley Jr Texas A M University Sale starts 7:00 p.m. in the Swine Building

Texas T.D. Tanksley, Jr Texas A&m University Don Clark Livestock Department State Fair of Texas P.O. Box Dallas

Llano Court Tables Deed Microfilming And Funding Matter

Llano County commissioners tabled discussion on deed record microfilming with Southern Microfilm Corp and county officials and also postponed the Special Opportunity School funding. A Horseshoe Bay plot was approved and the court will reconvene Friday to discuss deed microfilming purchase of equipment for Precinct 4 and a meeting with Fredericksburg auditor Mr Balser.

Llano County Southern Microfilm Corporation Lee McDonald Horseshoe Bay Precinct 4 Balser Fredericksburg

Retiring Pastor And Wife Feted At First Christian Church

An open house honored retiring Rev. Larry Sellars and Mrs. Sellars in the church fellowship hall. About 100 attendees included their daughter Susan Smith of Richardson. After retirement on July 1 they plan to live in Fort Stockton, ending years of service at Llano church.

Fellowship Hall The First Christian Church Larry Sellars Sellars Lane Susan) Smith Richardson Llano Church Fort Stockton

KBAL Sponsors Disco Dance for Area Youth

KBAL will sponsor Disco Dance No 2 for area youth at Llano County Community Center Friday night at 9 30 In case of bad weather the dance will start at 8 p m Records will be given away and refreshments will be available Don Howard of KBAL said.

KSAL KBAL Llano County Community Center Don Howard

For Sale 1971 Chevrolet Impala Ad

Classified notice offering a 1971 Chevrolet Impala for sale. Contact via phone after weekdays or on weekends at 247-5074.

Rites Held For Mrs. Prewitt In Llano

Mrs. Willie Mae Prewitt 66 of Llano died June 10 at Llano hospital. Funeral at Waldrope Chapel followed by burial in Llano City Cemetery. Survived by two sons George Andrew and John Henry Prewitt, daughter Mrs. W J Rogers, sister Mrs. Ira Saffely, brothers Sam Crumbley and Mac Crumbley. Pallbearers named.

Willie Mae Prewitt Llano Llano Hospital Prewitt Lampasas Waldrope Funeral Home Dale Clatno Llano City George Andrew Prewitt John Henry Prewitt W.J. Rogers Ira Saffely Sam Crumbley Mac Crumbley Jute Grider Curtis Rogers Beverly Harden Nelson Dahl Billy Talley Rod Andrews

Lone Star Gas Company discusses gas bills and price adjustments

The company notes customers pay less for natural gas than in most Texas cities and claims current prices are reasonably set. It explains gas cost adjustments have forced Lone Star to absorb 15 percent of higher costs initially, a loss expected to be recovered later to ensure adequate supplies and fair returns by law.

Lone Star Texas Texas Railroad Commission Wylite Consumer Information Lone Star Gas S. Harwood Dallas

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TOPS Felix T. Tybor Optometrist N. Liano Fredericksburg, Texas Baptists Plan Durst Construction CO Carriage Hills Hwy Kingsland C of C Coty East Main Lland, Texas Red Barn News Tanksley Tenry Wootan Lvn's Mildred Overstreet Hill Country Manor Green St Liane Gail Mildred Overstreet Doris Otto Dorothy Cates U. S T. D. Swenson Algo Hiawatha Lane Peach Street Cal Rosalie Wright Care Inn Winn’s Dairy King Mason Highway Securies & Exchange U.S. Department of Libor Lone Star Gas Company
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