Paradise Point News Highlights From Local Visit and Storm Damage
Mr and Mrs Thorn Davenport visited Brownwood then Coleman and dined with Mr and Mrs Steve Brown. Vicki and Ricki Gregory from Andrews stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Travis McMillan. A Monday storm caused roof damage docks and trees. The Buskes and Ross families hosted gatherings. Visitors included Kay Haygood from Houston and Tracie Blatchey from Denver visiting Grandparents. Thelma Jones remains for a month with J L Maddok family.
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Thorn Davenport
Brownwood
Lollie Davenport
Coleman
Steve Brown
Vicki
Ricki Gregory
Andrews
Travis McMillan
Fred Buske
Catiton Buske
Austin
Emil Ross
Kay Haygood
Houston
Mr. Haygood
Tracie Blatchey
Denver
Colo
Ray Schenk
Charles Jones
Jackson
Miss
Thelma
J. L. Maddok
Jones
Youth Jobs Bill Aims to Aid 840000 Disadvantaged Youths
The bill awaiting President Ford's signature would let about 840,000 youths from disadvantaged families work nine to 12 weeks this summer earning at least $2.10 an hour. They would serve in state and local agencies in roles such as shelving books, organizing inventory, child care supervision, park recreation, and environmental cleanup to ensure a cooler city summer. Congressmen say the plan helps cities avoid a hot summer and fills summer labor needs.
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Ford
Senate
House
Property Taxes Provide 52% Local Revenue in Llano County
A government study shows Llano County collects about 52.8 percent of local revenue from property taxes, lower than the national average of 63.5 percent and Texas at 60 percent. The report notes rising alternative taxes like gross receipts and local income taxes, plus per capita property tax yields of 103 dollars in Llano versus 20 nationally and 154 in Texas.
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New Yorks
Liano County
Llano County
Department of Commerce
Texas
United States
Prom Night At Tow HD Club Promises Fun
June 26 at 8 p.m. an evening of music and refreshments is planned. Drinks will be served and everyone is invited. Tickets are available from Tow HD Club members.
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Tow HD Club
Cherokee Social News Highlights Week of Visits and Travel
Cherokee area notes multiple visits and travels among residents. Margaret Altizer hosts visitors from San Mateo and others travel to Brownwood, Llano, Waco, and San Antonio. The piece lists numerous families, rodeos, dances, weddings, swimming lessons, and a parade in San Saba.
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Margaret Altizer
San Mateos
Oliver B. Altizer
Famly
Ragan
Charles Elmore
Kathryn
Mitch
Stanton
Clyde Johanson
William Bart Holland
Bluffton
Layman Parks
Burnet
Hollands
Roddy Maddox
Ilva McKneely
Brownwood
M.B. Smith
Round Mountain
Vann Maddox
Roman
Larry McKneely
Marsha Box
Baptist Church
Hugh Thaxton
Austin
Bill Allison
Dallas
Wilson Kuykendall
Franklin Crain
Tye
Kay Thaxton
Darrell Flanagan
Brady
Johnny Zulant
Scott Stephen
Jackie Stephens
Llano
Hardin
San Saba
Field Creek
First Baptist Church
Ligno
John Greever
Duncan
Okla
McKneely
Box
Llane
Dudie Gray
Gordon Gray
Marty Gray
Laura
Waco
Scotty
Mark
Jean Hammons
Little Rock
Ark
Marsha Hamemons
Mike Walters
Devils River
Lloyd Cox
Fort Worth
Daisy Parry
Stephanie Bowden
Sabra
Kelli Randolph
Thomas Bowden
Mary Stafford
Lamesa
Wardell Randolph
Charles Randolph
Bill Renfro
Houston
Edward Brake
Denise
Lyons
Ella Burke
Alice Hall
Gary Estep
Lisa
Amy
Lubbock
Clyde
Estep
Larry
Marsha
Stephen Broneson
Priday
Jonathan
Betty Jean McKneely
Abilene
Linda McKneely
Dimmitt
WC. Mee Kneely
Jack Wilkerson
San Antonio
Hael Parsons
Clyde Yarbrough
Parsons
Wilkerson
Browne Wood
Manus Yarbrough
Rosa Stevens
Douglas Chrane
Crane
Mike Chamilus
Oklahoma City
Warren Randolph
J.L. Coffman
San Angelo
Lynn Coffman
Charles Raymond Gray
Mike Gray
Amariilo
Dudle Gray
Byars
Gorman Falls
Robyn Elliott
Portland
Oregon
Bart Gant
Whitney
Lowell Kuykened
Spain
France
John Kuykendall
Jeff
James
Llang Cattle Auction Reports Strong Tuesday Sale
The Liana Livestock Auction Company sold 1626 head with a strong market across stocker and feeder classes. Slaughter cows and butcher calves slipped while 600 plus lb steers hit around 40 dollars, and 650 lb steers averaged 41.56 to 42.50 with active demand for new crop calves and stocker steers 300-400 lbs bringing 33 to 38 dollars.
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Liana Livestock Auction Company
J & § Cattle Co
Liang
Vann Maddox
Gregg Jennings
Goldthwaite
Hinyard Bros
San Saba
Sagebiel Ranch
Frig
Standing Rock Cattle Cco
Llano
M. L. Wallace
Jack Little
G & L Cattle Co
Otto, Jr
Murray Bros
Marble Falls
Fred Wright
Carl & Bill Stewart
Roddy Maddox
Cherokee
Fay Miller & Sons
Nugent Pushes Game Hunting Bill for Hill Country District
Rep. James Nugent introduced a bill allowing counties Liane Kerr Gillespie Kimble Menard Real San Saba Mason Schleicher and Uvalde to opt out of Parks and Wildlife hunting rules by passing resolutions. The measure passed the House 94 to 50 and awaits Gov. Briscoe's signature amid divided votes and absentee counts.
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James Nugent
Senate
Nugent
Parks
Parks and Wildlife
Dolph Briscoe
GI's urged to file GI Bill claims early for education checks
Veterans planning summer or fall school under the GI Bill should file now for advance education payments. VA notes record 2.4 million trained in 1974 and 564,250 advance payments totaling $211.3 million. current year payments reach 659,300 and $243.6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coker
Old Bluffton Remembered at Island Village Reunion
Floyd Hall recalls the Old Bluffton settlers gathering at Norris home in Island Village. The piece chronicles frontier life and the Colorado River's impact, noting floods, Army engineers, and the move to a new Bluffton Cemetery. It honors resilience and heritage of Lone Grove Tow Liano region families.
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Floyd Hall
Gente
Old Settlers
Norris
Island Vilage
Buchanan Lake
Lone Grove
Tow
Old Bluffton
Colorado
Bluffton
Jose
U.S. Army
New Blufffton
Texas
Gente and
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