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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
5
A Texas boy visits Llano recalling old sites as Austin Area Council prepares a three week summer camp starting July 2 on the Idano river. Health checks, water safety, and a medical exam program accompany meals, supervision by Red Crown Life Guards, buddy swimming, and strict registration deadlines.
James Baskin and Miss Ruth Click were married Sunday evening by Rev. W. N. Carl at the Methodist parsonage. Miss Click came from Llano to oversee a room at Gazela schools west of the city and began a romance with Baskin, a local painter. The couple reside in Mrs. Olaf Anderson's apartments. The bride, daughter of Mrs. John Click, grew up in Llano and moved to Mission last autumn for school work. Best wishes pour in from friends and admirers here.
The American Legion outlines a busy July Fourth program in Llano with a double header baseball game on the grounds, political addresses by state and national candidates, an Old Fiddler’s contest, a horseshoe event for seniors, a fat man’s race, a chicken chaser for boys, and plentiful barbecue. Further details and a big surprise are promised next week.
The Newa announces that Hitler Homer Gay will begin a protracted meeting for the Church of Christ at Mayes Chapel on Friday July 4. The public is cordially invited to attend the services throughout the meeting.
Rueben Tommie, age nearly twenty, died following severe injuries from a dynamite explosion at Wrights Creek. He and F M Stewart were rushed to Seaton Infirmary in Austin, where Tommie underwent major amputation and surgery before succumbing to shock and loss of blood. Born September 5, 1910 near Valley Spring, he was praised as a hard working, honorable young man with a bright future. The funeral at Salem Cemetery in Valley Spring, conducted by Elder John M. Rice, drew a long procession of relatives and friends as his grieving parents received condolences.
Tom Parkhill an old Llano boy visiting his brother W W D Parkhill in Llano with his three children Tom Jr Ken and accompanied by Parkhill's sister Mrs J C Steinbauch of Beaumont. He resides in Beaumont and spent time touring recent Llano improvements and missed fishing due to river rise. They returned home Wednesday with other local visitors Bert Arnold of Galveston and Miss Cora Ellen Murphy of Houston staying last week.
Miss Ella McInnis died at her Llano home last Wednesday evening after eighteen years confined to bed. Born July 29 1875 in Winona Mississippi she moved to Llano at age eleven and joined the Methodist church in 1903. Survived by two sisters Carrie McInnis and Mrs J N Mendanhall and two brothers F H McInnis and D C McInnis. Funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Revs J W Black and Wesley Prince. burial in city cemetery.
Edwin Bruhl and his Houston wife arrived in Shine Monday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bruhl, and other relatives and friends.
The Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse to set primary costs and assess candidates. Total assessments reach about 1090 dollars for July and August primaries, allocated by officer pay rather than official receipts. The first primary is shortly off, with a large gubernatorial slate anticipated on the ballot.
The big collegiate comedy Aunt Lucia directed for Monday and Tuesday June 23 and 24 will be staged in the high school auditorium. Fans provided by Texas Power and Light Co will keep the heat at bay. The plot centers on the homecoming of Bula Bula college and a Florida millionaire Lucia Wakefield who may donate funds for a new football stadium.
The Castell Bridge failed after a heavy Llano River rise washing out a large concrete section. A temporary crossing was built by Mr Tyson and crew using old lumber, with reconstruction set to begin within days. The state highway commission estimated 8600 dollars to replace the portion, later boosted to 8000 from the emergency fund, and work planned to start next week.
W. Earl Earp of Sweetwater, candidate for Congress from the 17th district, will address Llano July 4 during the American Legion organized celebration on the Llano river. Other speakers are expected. announcements will follow as plans develop. Belle M. Wilkes returns from San Marcos. Tom Casbeer attends Miss Elia Mullins funeral.
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