Road Tax Carries By Majority Of 48 In Llano County
The county approves a new fifteen cent road tax by a 48 vote majority amid a light turnout. Llano town votes stronger than rural boxes though overall participation remains low. The measure will add about ten thousand dollars a year for roads once funds are available and used according to precinct tax shares.
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Agat Pageee
MoNitee
C.c
Ett Ee Bob
Bluffton
oWelcse
Sne
Lance Grove
Duncan
Sandy Mt
Sand Creek
Cee Io
Ficoff Creek
Seerae
Oxford
Putman
Long Mi
Bibou
Gainesville
Kingsland
Llano
Salim
Chapter Masons of Llan Elect Officers at Meeting
The Lisac Chapter of the Masonic lodge met Tuesday night and elected Ww. B. Haynie High Priest, w. T. Atchison King, R. W. Deata Scribe, R. A. Meclanis Treasurer, and B. Lange Secretary. Other offices are appointive and Mr. Haynie will appoint before installation on June 24.
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Tne Lisac
Masonic Lodge
Ww. B. Haynie
W. T. Atchison
R. W. Deata
R. A. Meclanis
B. Lange
School Trustees Allowed to Sell Grounds Only
On May 10 the commissioners approved selling the Lehmberg district old school building and grounds but revoked the building sale at trustees and patrons request. Only the grounds may be sold while the building will be retained for potential use in a new school building project.
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Cesson
Lehmberg
Fredericksburg Plans Fourth of July Celebration
The Louis Jordan Post of the American Legion organizes an inter casting program for July Fourth at Fredericksburg featuring goat roping, horse races, a base ball game, speaking, music and athletic contests. Local cowboys from Gillespie and adjoining counties to compete. Cherokee team to face Fredericksburg Giants in a key clash. The event aims for strong turnout from Llano County and nearby veterans.
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Louis Jordan Post
The
American Legion
Gillespie
Lisno County
Anc
Dota
Fredericksburg Giants
Limo County
Fredericksburg
Llano County
Shariff
Dinner party honors Harriet Henderson at Don Carlos Hotel
Miss Lillian Brown hosted a Tuesday evening dinner at the Hotel Don Carlos honoring Miss Harriet Henderson of State University. The six course meal included bronze baskets with ginjns and nasturtium corsages, with toastmasters Weldon Hargon and Harry Stoudenmier. Afterward guests enjoyed dancing and bridge at the hostess home.
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Lillian Brown
Don Carlos
Harriet Henderson
State University
Weldon Hargon
Harry Stoudenmier
Llano Lady Leads In Austin American Contest
The Austin American contest shows Beatrice Moseley of Llano in the lead across five districts with 274 600 votes as of last Sunday. Julian Willbanks of Llano follows with 215 800 votes, while Hudson Super Six Auto Essex and other cars are listed as prizes. Yesterday’s paper noted Mrs. R Fishbeck moved into the fourth district with others ahead in different districts.
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Beatrice Moseley
Llano
Moseley
Burnet
Liano
Bianco
Lampsgas
Fis
Hudson Super Six
Essex
Misa Julian Willbanks
Hadian Super Six
Assex
Appleton Returns From Kentucky Visit
C H Appleton came home last Friday after a two week trip to Kentucky visiting his boyhood home and friends. He notes despite Kentucky’s shift toward the Republican column the state remains weak in spirits, yet he enjoyed the visit and is glad to be back in Liano.
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Kentucky
C. H. Appleton
Liano
Cassaday Grey Granite Company touted for growth in Granite Journal
The Cassaday Grey Granite Company of Llano Texas earns favorable mention in the Granite Journal. The firm recently installed two large derricks a seventy foot mast and a eighty foot mast with boosted capacity and modern drum and engines. It touts clean quarrying top quality stone and strong customer service with substantial recent investments in quarry equipment. The notice asserts Texas stone should remain in Texas for monuments.
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Granite Journal
Granite Men's Association
Cassaday Grey Granite Company, Inc
Llano
Texas
Hotne
Cassaday
Texas Monument
Old Llano Man Tells of Conditions at Big Springs
W H Cardwell of Big Springs writes from the Far West noting a wet spell in the county crops are good though late cotton and sheep prosper when markets improve he sees oil wells starting over four locations and forecasts a large field soon with a hoped return to Llano for a vacation and reunion with the local News staff and community
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W.J T. Cardwell
Big Springs
Lam
Liana
Liano
W. H. Cardwell
Texas
Llano Man Among Organizers of New State Insurance
J C Stribling of Houston head official at Union National Life Insurance Company. The firm began May 9 with 2 million capital and surplus and wrote nearly one million dollars in its first month. A W Miller leads the company with Stribling as vice president and other Houston men in senior roles.
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Llano Man
NEW State Insurance
J. C. Stribling
The
Union National Life Insurance Company
Houston
Texas
Stribling
Eli Houston
W. Miller
Llano
Cooking Demonstration Draws Large Crowd at Battery Hardware
The Cleveland Product Company hosted a New Perfection Oil Stove demo at Battery Hardware in the afternoon. Mr Leunig demonstrated baking biscuits in 41% minutes while a bean guessing contest awarded prizes to P B Taylor A D Deats and Miss Lizzie Kuykendadi.
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Battery Hardware Company
Cleveland Product Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Leunig
P. B. Taylor
Liano
A. D. Deats
Lizzie May Kuykendad i
Cherokee
Mayes Appointed Justice of Peace for Precinct 8
The county commissioners appointed J. B. Mayes as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8. Mayes is among the county’s oldest residents and has begun his duties, with friends praising the appointment and confident he will serve Linus County well.
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Commissioners Court
J. B. Mayes
C. Breazeale
Mayess
Linus County
Mrs Kinberg Honored by Llano Friends
On a recent Saturday Miss Edna Moore hosted a garden party to honor Mrs Id er Kinberg. On Tuesday morning Mrs Clay Fow er hosted another social gathering for Mrs Kinberg, described as a pleasant affair of the week.
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Kinberg
Llano
Ednad J. Moore
Ider
Clay Fower
First Visit to Llano in Twenty Years Draws Return
Arthur Watkins arrived in Llano yesterday for a short visit after twenty years away. He previously worked in the girl department at Sanger Brothers in Dallas until last March when ill health forced him to rest. Watkins said Llano looks natural and he is glad to reconnect with old friends.
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Arthur Watkins
Llano
Arthur
Dallas
Sanger Broz
Episcopal Bishop Tarkerton Services at Grace Church
The Rev. Bishop Tarkerton will conduct services at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and Sunday night at 8 o'clock.
Many Cattle Going to Fort Worth Market Now
Llano country cattle are in fine shape with numerous loads headed to Fort Worth. Since last Saturday shipments include two cars each for Dave Reed Chas Holden S H Buchanan J C Avery, one car for Walter Lederer J E Lindsey A G Bird Richard Ratliff G W Gray J F Spinks A R Madox three cars for Atlin Newsom Geo Schuessler W W Watkins and Raylick.
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Llano
Fort Worth
Dave Reed
Chas Holden
S. H. Buchanan
J.C. Avery
Walter Lederer
J. E. Lindsey
A. G. Bird
Richard Ratliff
Visiting Llano: J F Roberts of Dripping Springs This Week
J F Roberts visits Llano at daughter Mrs. W C Wathieces home. He is described as an old pioneer citizen who helped found local Ranger units and served on the county's first grand jury. He reflects on long life, loss of his wife, and pride in his family and community.
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J. F. Roberts
Dripping Springs
Llaano
W. C. Wathieces
Roberta
Llano
Roberts
Augusta Monroe died at 97 in Lone Grove home
Mrs. Augusta Monroe aged 97 died June 10 at the home of her nephew BR B McCall in Lone Grove. Born December 6 1824 in Boston she moved to the county forty years ago and was married to D S Monroe prior to moving to Llano. Funeral services were held Saturday with a large gathering of friends and relatives marking the loss of a pioneer resident.
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BR. B. McCall
Lone Grove
Augusta Monroe
Monroe
Something Good Promised For Coming Three Nights At Opéra House
Good shows are planned for the next three nights at the Opéra House. Friday features Cecil B. DeMille production Something to Think About a six act comedy drama with admission 26 and 35 cents. Saturday night Maurice Tourney presents Deep Waters. Monday night Esther Clayton stars in City Sparrow.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Maurice Tourney
Hthel Clayton
Lanning Lessons Now Given by County Agent
Hamilton County agent now provides Lanning lessons to residents. The program focuses on practical farming techniques and home garden planning to improve yields and efficiency for local households.
Canning Demonstrations Planned Across Llano County
The Llano County community prepares for multiple canning demonstrations as rain improves prospects. Miss Lacewell of Hamilton County will assist in Llano tomorrow morning with home economics talks and canning lessons, while other sessions occur in Gainesville Castellana and on the Robert Wendela ranch. The effort aims to boost local food readiness and pecan crop potential.
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Gainesville
Castellana
Llano
Robert Wendela Ranch
Hickory Creek
Llano County
Guests Entertained By Llano Young People
Mr. Hubert Atchison and Miss Lee Tyler Jackson hosted a Wednesday evening event for Miss Mary Phema Loveless and Miss Harriett Henderson. Guests enjoyed a horseback ride along the Llano River followed by a picnic with sandwiches and refreshments. Later, Miss Amy Newsom honored Miss Loveless with a barbecue on the riverbank, then guests returned to the hostess home for cards and dancing.
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Hubert Atchison
Lee Tyler Jackson
Mary Phema Loveless
Harriett Hendrson
Lolano
Huprett Anderson
Mary Pheina Loveless
Pauling Huynié
Amy Newsom
Willian Brown
Lee Tyler Jsewison
Messers
Herman Shults
Raymond = Rogers
Lator Duncan
Edgar Simpson
Lou Armor
Austin
Trubert
Atchison
Mary Phoma Lovelesa
Lihnov
Austin Party Enjoys Camp on River at Bauer Place
B W Randolph and wife and Walter Wilcox and son Walter returned to Austin after spending about ten days on the Iowa River at the Bauer ranch above town. Messrs Randolph and Wilcox make multiple trips each summer for an ideal vacation. Wilkes and family visited Anatin and other towns, with Mrs Wilkes and daughter remaining in Austin to visit relatives.
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Austin
Bauer Place
B. W. Randolph
Walter Wilcox
Walter
Austia
Yast Fhéay
Iiano
Bauer Ranch
Messia Randolph
Wilcox
M.r. Wilkes
Hitle
Dorothy Belle
Anatin
Mr. Wilkes
Gray
Granite Company
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