Eastern Star Installs Nina Fowler As Llano Chapter Matron
Mrs Nina Fowler was installed as worthy matron of Llano Order of the Eastern Star No 216 at Masonic Hall on Friday June 15. Four great nieces lit the candles, presentations were made by family members, and officers installed include Andrew Alexander Cora Kuykendall Beulah Shires Sue Stumfell Fay Sutton Myrtle Joyce Simpson Wilda Ross Adah Helen Kassell Ruth Mildred Overstreet Esther Hazel Stephens Martha Bernice Davis Electa Bessie Croom warder and Robert Kassell sentinel. The ceremony featured pink blue and silver decor and a reception for about 125 attendees with out of town guests from Lometa Burnet Marble Falls San Saba and Fredericksburg. The McCulloch County Singing Convention meets June 24 at the Baptist Church in Voca.
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Nina Fowler
Llano Order of the Eastern Star No
Masonic Hall
Fowler
Cathy Canon
Jennie Lou
Vickie Hyslop
Tommie Ruth Fowler
Alton P. Briley
Dallas
Fay Sutton
Myrtle Joyce Simpson
Wilda Ross
Almeda Dees
Adah
Helen Kassell
Ruth
Mildred Overstreet
Esther
Hazel Stephens
Martha
Bernice Davis
Electa
Bessie Croom
Warder
Robert Kassell
Sentinel
Nina
Ola Mae Wirdell
Lometa
Burnet
Marble Falls
San Saba
Fredericksburg
Farm Bureau Plans 1962 Queen Contest
Llano County Farm Bureau directors voted to sponsor a 1962 queen contest. Co chairmen named are Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Long. Eligibility requires 16 by Sept 1 and under 22, plus being daughter or sister of a farm bureau member active in agriculture. The county winner advances to the district contest in Eastland County, then to the state contest in San Antonio in November.
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Llano County Farm Bureau
Hudson Long
Farm Bureau
Easland
San Antonio
New City Pool Offers Summer Swimming Classes
New swimming classes start Tuesday June 26 at the city pool with Myron Schneider handling registrations. Lifesaving classes run 8 30 to 9 30, intermediate and advanced 9 30 to 10 30, and beginner 10 30 to 11 30, four days weekly for three weeks. About 15 women are registered for the ladies class Monday evenings at 6, with Mrs Russell Osbourn as instructor.
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Myron Schneider
Russell Osbourn
Week Calendar June 22 Events Include Dance and Auction
Calendar lists Youth Dance 8 to 10 pm and Story Hours at the library from 9:45 to 10:45 am. Auction at Buchanan Dam at 7:30 pm on June 23. Firemen’s barbecue on June 23. Chamber of Commerce open meeting and Fish Game courthouse meeting at 8 pm June 28. District 4-H Favorite Food Show in San Angelo with storytelling hours 9 to 9:45 am and 9:45 to 10:45 am. Gas and oil leasing bids open 2 pm. July 1 Fish Fry at Black Rock Park 1 pm.
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Buchanan Dam
Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Black Rock Park
4 H Girls Hold County Favorite Foods Show Winners
The county Favorite Foods Show held Friday June 15 at the community center crowned senior winners Susan Cohen in milk Joan Wilson in meat Glynn Dell Osbourn in fruit and Gene Hall in bread cereal. Junior winners were Judy Winkel Diana Waldrope Deborah Nerren and Carole Dansby.
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Susan Cohen
Joan Wilson
Glynn Dell Osbourn
Fruit Group
Gene Hall
Judy Winkel
Diana Waldrope
Deborah Nerren
Carole Dansby
LaWanda Osbourn
Virginia Crenwelge
Forrest Smathers
Winnie Mae West
Bill Shipp
Hudson Long
June Burkett
San Angelo
Cindy Raesener
Toni
Joni Osbourn
Barbara Lang
Elaine Lettemeyer
Tommy
Clairlean Crenwelge
Glyn Dell Isbourn
Martha Sawyer
Llano County
Gene
Glynn Bell
Judy
Tommie Jean Fowler
Clark Smith Resigns as Llano County Chamber of Commerce Manager
Clark Smith resigns as manager of the Llano County Chamber of Commerce after almost a year citing illness. Lester Inman states the resignation was accepted with regret. Jayne Morgan remains secretary, a post held since the first of the year. Smith plans to focus on recovery and begins treatment immediately.
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Clark Smith
Llano County
Baptist Revival to Begin at First Baptist Church
Revival services at the First Baptist Church begin Sunday June 24 and run through Sunday July 1 Evangelist Rev Norman Sanders of Cucro leads with Bill Davis of Abilene in charge of music Services held each weekday at 10 am and 8 pm
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First Baptist Church
Norman Sanders
Cucro
Bill Davis
Abilene
Llano County Chamber Plans Informational Meeting
The Llano County Chamber of Commerce schedules an 8 p.m. meeting on Thursday June 28 to discuss county attractions for tourists retirees and business visitors. Speakers will outline what to do see and offer in Llano County and invite direct contact persons to attend.
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Llano County
Llano
Lester Inman
Inman
Llano Reports 1962 Cancer Crusade Total
Llano County collected 1107.20 in the 1962 cancer crusade, beating the 750 goal as most returns came in. County crusade chair T. J. Watkins praised workers and contributors for the strong drive.
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Llano
T. J. Watkins
Llano County
Watkins
Story Telling Hour Begins at Library
The first in a series of story telling hours was held Friday at the Llane Library. Stories will be told every Friday through July co sponsored by the PTA and the Llanebrary board. Children ages four to six hear tales from 9 to 9 45 a m and 8 to 9 year olds join from 9 45 to 10 45 with PTA mothers assisting.
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Llane Library
PTA
Llanebrary Board
School Board Calls New Tax Election
The School Board announced a July 14 election to authorize a tax levy not to exceed 1.50 dollars per one hundred dollars of value. It urges taxpayers to study the proposal and meet with groups to discuss needs and spending.
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Texas Education Agency
Llano ISD Seeks July election to raise school tax
The Llano Independent School District Board calls a second election for July 14 to raise the tax rate from 1.00 to 1.50 per 100 valuation after a light turnout and a 309 to 191 defeat. Board cites insufficient current funds and notes voters need clearer explanations of how funds will be used. Also mentions recent visitors Mr and Mrs F G Davis and Emlyn Jo from Dallas.
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Board of Trustees
Llano Independent School District
F. G. Davis
Emlyn Jo
Davis
M. E. Davis
Dallas
Loyd Johnson
Brett and
Brenda
Llano Bowmen Formarch Club Elects Officers
An archery club in Llano County is formally organized as Llano Bowmen. James Hyatt becomes president with Grodon Murchison as vice president and John Landon as secretary-treasurer. Warren Hall and Jim Chapman are directors. Charter membership stays open until July 1 and contact Landon for enrollment. A field range is in final planning. The next meeting will be called soon.
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Llano County
The
Llano
Bowmen
James Hyatt
Grodon Murchison
John Landon
Warren Hall
Jim Chapman
Landon
Water Safety Course Set At Llano Pool
A water safety instruction course will be held at the Llano swimming pool from June 25 to 29, cosponsored by the City of Llano and the American Red Cross. Eligible participants include those with a senior lifesaving certificate who are at least 18, with invitations extended to nearby counties. Three hours of instruction each night begin at 6 p.m. For details, call the city office or pool. Lynn Bradley of the American Red Cross will lead the course.
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Llano
City of
American Red Cross
Lynn Bradley
Track Added To Rec Program For Llano Youth
The Llano recreation schedule for June 25 29 remains the same except no dance Friday June 29 Supervisor Bob Frederick reports. Boys 6 14 should contact Coach Frederick to join track. A boys only track meet 6 14 is set for Brady Saturday June 23 and a coed meet 6 18 at San Saba Saturday June 30. Llano youths may enter both meets.
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Llano
Bob Frederick
Frederick
Brady
San Saba
Liano
Buchanan Dam Plans Auction Friday
The second annual First Union Church benefit auction will be Friday night June 22 at 7 30 p.m. at the Barnes and Jones store building east of the m Hollis Klett Texas A M graduate will again serve as auctioneer Local merchants donated door prize items and a concession stand will offer coffee drinks and sandwiches Last year items sold included a power lawn mower clocks radio used furniture and handmade crafts Grandchildren Cynthia and Susan Waide of San Angelo were guests of Mr and Mrs Carlos Ashley for two weeks
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Buchanan Dam
First Union Church
Barnes and Jones
Hollis Klett
Texas A&m
Carlos Ashley
Cynthia
Susan Waide
Jack Waite
San Angelo
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McCulloch County
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Voca
Europe
Holy Land
Esther Delchen
Ethel Moss
Miles Buttery
New York
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Paris
Rome
Cairo
Syria
Jerusalem
Switzerland
Germany
Order of the Eastern Star
W. A. Alexander
Oatman
C of C
Bowmen Farm Club
Buchanan
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