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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
5
J H Meredith phoned the office to report that due to the presiding elder’s illness and other conflicts the revival scheduled to begin tonight is postponed. He could not provide a new date or time for the meeting.
Mrs J A Laning and Mrs R Fishbeck urge Llano readers to ensure every child attends Sunday School. They stress the need for strong Christian training to prepare future citizens and warn against unholy influence, urging ongoing youth nurture in faith.
Moss reports worse conditions south of Llano with scarce water and stock losses. Carrie Beveridge, longtime dry goods associate, will leave Llano in July to manage ladies Ready-to-Wear at a new Childress store, expected to draw customers and bolster sales.
Dr. E D Townsend purchased the old two story frame building on Bridge Street next to the opera house from Mrs Lark McLary. He plans razing the structure and erecting a concrete office building with a brick front, starting once plans are completed.
W. H. Wallace and family, while in Santies this past week, purchased a late model Studebaker sedan. He has driven Studebakers for a long time and expects the new car to bring them much pleasure.
The article notes an extremely hot June with daily temperatures around 104 degrees in Llano country. Clouds gathered early in the week but have since vanished, and forecasters or locals speculate rain may yet come, though this June is described as unusually hot by long-time residents.
Jack Adams, who now heads a closed Bluffdale bank, spent the weekend in Llano with his wife and other relatives and was due back in Bluffdale on Sunday night.
Announcement of a local talent production under the Parent Teachers Association to fund a piano fund. John Lawrence writes and two act cast includes Eleanor Norton and Sam Hurgon in a four act comedy drama The Little Thief. Show directed by Toots Dunaway on Thursday night June 25 with admission 25 cents children under twelve and 85 cents adults.
Baylor Lewis hired to buy horses for the Mexican Government will visit Blanc on Saturday June 20 to select horses of all ages and sizes. He plans to visit the Llano area and may be seen at the Palace Meat Market. Rich cash buyers soon line up mounts for the South Republic.
A Llano report says Geo M Watkins is seriously ill in an Austin hospital after a Shriner special trip. His sister Mrs Belle M Wilkes and brother W W Watkins traveled to Austin, with others awaiting word on his condition and recovery prospects.
Friends held a farewell picnic for Miss Edna Mae Stevens who leaves this week. The event took place Monday evening at Budu Park with a delightful dinner. Guests included Miss Flina Mae Stevens Miss Laura Belle Dunaway Miss Tia McDonald Miss Otella Pehl Miss Rosa Pehl Maud Nawlin Aleene Schoppe and Mrs Walter Riggs chaperone.
S Whitsett and wife, Roger L Bimpson and wife, Harry Holtzer and Jim Watkins attended the A. and M Ex-students gathering in San Saba last Thursday. The event featured a fine program, addresses by leading workers in the state association, and a splendid banquet. Llano parties reported a delightful evening with ex-students from several counties attending.
Willard Tompkins son of Tim Tompkins died at his home Sunday at 3 40 AM after a month long typhoid illness. He worked for N J Rabensburg learning his trade and received devoted care from family and doctors. Services were held Sunday 3 30 PM at the residence conducted by Rev M Mullen of Bertram, burial at Evergreen Cemetery ten miles northwest of Llano. The community mourns a dutiful son and industrious youth. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved in their hour of sorrow.
A. G. Lee of the Texas Farm Bureau says a large farmer delegation is hoped for at a Llano courthouse meeting June 24 where J. W. L. Hall will discuss cotton marketing. Lee notes drought conditions and widespread need for rain in his district as he travels to Mason for the State Pecan Growers Association.
W. L. Lee and others from Willow City brought a good load of yellow catfish to Llano on Tuesday. The largest fish weighed 24 pounds, many pulled from trot lines on the river near Hickory mouth. While few small fish are being kept, many undersized fish fill streets, hurting future fishing prospects.
Abner Ricketson of the Kingsland seatson visited Llano this week to see relatives in Oxford. He notes the recent heat harms crops and warns rain is needed soon to prevent withering vegetation.
E L Phillips and family of San Angelo stayed with Mrs J T Hallford and her mother Mrs Phillips last week. On their return trip they were joined by Miss Lella Hallford who will visit in San Angelo.
Llano officials plan to send a delegation to Mason to attend the State Pecan Growers Association gathering and invite the group to hold its next annual convention in Llano. The chamber of commerce and pecan producers aim to boost local interest and attract the 1926 meeting with a strong bid.
Henry Sheon, age 83, lies critically ill at his Llano home. Family at his side includes his wife and Miss Nora Sheen, with J W Sheen of San Angelo, J J Sheen of Plainview, Mrs A E Rouse of Hebonville, and Mrs Jim O Donnell of Burnet among relatives.
The Church of Christ at Tow opens a ten day protracted meeting Friday night led by M. L. Vaughn of Abilene with singing under W. A. Stark of Burnet. Tow residents urge everyone to attend and join in the revival as they host visitors with usual summer hospitality.
The marriage took place at the bride's Calo Taxus home with Mrs J Po Law formerly of Llano and Mr Charles Stu of Lampasas as the couple tied the knot. The bride recalled as a small girl in the area and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs M Stokes of Lampasas and works in the men’s ready-to-wear department at Stokes Store.
Tax Collector W. T. Rogers lists eight Ford vehicles registered this month in Llano County. Registrants include J. W. Bauneh in Kingelund No 872232, Clyde Battery Llano 872284, S. D. Rainier Llano 872255, Jack Norris Lone Grove 872231, Oliver Maxwell Bluffton 872237, A. H. Dunaway Llano 872238, W. O. McCoy Llano 872289, Percy Brown Llano 872240.
Miss Edna J. Moore returned to El Paso after a several month absence visiting Los Angeles and other California points. She stayed in El Paso for a few days before resuming home duties.
Farmers report hoppers thriving in hot weather and spreading across fields and pastures. Mr Whitsett warns continued scouting and timely pesticide use as the county fights a destructive insect invasion, with sales of poison already high and efforts to prevent crop damage ongoing.
The Cherokee Bank claims, totaling about 70000 dollars, are being paid off. Citizens are advised the Moore State Bank is distributing checks as the state Banking Commission resolves the unsettled accounts.
Masonic bodies elect officers at Liano Lodge A F and A M for the term to June 24 1026 with H OM Nichols as Worshipful Master J H Baldwin Senior Warden J Conner Junior Warden T J Moors Treasurer W Q Williamson Secretary and W T Atchison Tiler Other officers to be appointed before installation Liano Chapter also held regular meeting where H Baldwin was crowned High Priest Jamies Duncan King J W Wallace Scribe W B Haynie Treasurer and John Cummina Secretary Baldwin to name subordinate officers later Mason order at Lion I A grows rapidly with many new members awaiting degrees especially in Blue Lodge.
Two of the largest fish in years were pulled from the Llano River this week. Stator Danson and Shorty Chesnut caught a 26 46 pound cat and Leonard Jenner reeled in a 34 pound big fish at the Liage Inn location.
The Hutto team defeated Llano by a wide margin in a Sunday game. A large crowd supported the Llano club, but the visitors proved stronger. Llano remains with a solid position in the race despite the setback.
Mrs J B Atking and daughter Misa Kathryne traveled to Brownwood last Saturday to visit Mrs J D McNeill and family. They were joined by Miss Tillie B Moss and Miss Carrol Moss visiting their aunt Mrs B R Young and family in that city.
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