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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
5
The piece reflects on pioneers forging homes with seeds and shelter during long journeys. It contrasts past nomadic trail life with modern mobility, warning that true roots require soil work and stable homes, while advertising parallels the need for sustained, genuine effort.
Joseph Darnell, graphite mine operator near Burnet on Highway 29, arrives in Liano with wife and daughter to secure a summer home for himself and family. He will stay in Liano for several weeks to obtain a rare graphite supply, accompanied by relatives from Denton and Rochelle.
Death honored Oscar George Bogusch a San Saba and Lamar cattleman born 1881 in Castell. He died unexpectedly last Saturday night at his Lamar area ranch. Survived by wife Misa Amber Tilson and five children. Funeral 2:30 pm Wednesday at Gutta Watkins Memorial Methodist Llano. interment Llano cemetery.
A city council authorized a thorough audit of the city’s books dating back to 1931. The work is conducted by G. Manqueleite and Company of El Paso and Houston, led by Guy A. Douglas certified public accountant. Assistants include K M. Baio and Edwin Brubl, CPA in charge of the El Paso office.
Two men were injured when a granite block dislodged and slid down a 60 foot face at the Pioneer Grey Granite quarry on Slater ranch. L. V. Light is recovering at Llano hospital with leg injuries and C. N. Wright suffered minor injuries.
Rex Allen a Bertram Texas rigger died from a 76 foot fall at Lake Buchanass Saturday morning. He reportedly lost balance while removing planking from a high platform. The Young Matrons Missionary Circle meets Tuesday June 28 at 3 30 p.m. at the Methodist church with Mrs A C Bowman as hostess.
Funeral services were held for Beulah Atchison 71 who was found dead Wednesday by her second cousin J H Atchison in Llano Texas. She never married and cared for elderly parents before moving to Llano in the early 1880s. Survivors include J H and L W T Atchison with pallbearers Howard Wallace Cecil Cone Allan Newsom Selman Smith Orville Buttery C B Hullinger.
Fielding Hammond's visit to County Judge Currie and reports of an anticipated contest over the agricultural building bond prompt the Commissioners Court to rescind the $10,000 road and bridge bond order to avoid unnecessary expense if the road issue is voided by a future contest.
LL C Gibson of Jourdanton Texas and relatives gathered at the ranch home three miles southeast of Kingsland along the Colorado river for a two day family reunion. Sixty five relatives and many neighbors attended with guests from Harper Brownwood Dallas Marble Falls Houston Winterhaven and Dallas. Notable attendees included Jasper Gibson Miss Doris Brentlinger and Mrs Laura Lange.
C H Carter a Llano merchant died unexpectedly between 3 and 3 30 am after a fall from a small porch believed caused by a heart attack. He slept at his business on the river’s north side and was taken to his son’s home for aid but did not recover. He leaves two sons Curtis and Callie and a nine year old daughter Charlene. His body travels to Morganville Erath county for burial beside his wife with Baptist church rites pending.
More than 60000 cubic yards of dirt will be moved under a Cage Construction company contract. Work on tanks in Long County is set to begin by July 1. Equipment includes Continental wagon scraper and Caterpillar tractors. Dams will be built to government specs and align with the range improvement program. Payment is 12 cents per cubic yard cash or 15 cents per cubic yard with no interest due April 1, 1938. Landowners are clearing the tank leasing area in preparation.
Mrs. Glyde L. King formerly Irene Marschall learned Monday of her husband’s sudden death from heart trouble at their home near Philadelphia. She left for Pennsylvania with her brother W Marschall as another sister Dr Cornelia Marschall Smith of John B. Stetson College in DeLand Florida also plans to travel. Professor King held the chair of political science and finance at the University of Pennsylvania and previously served in Governor Pinchot’s cabinet.
Otto Roseberg aged 31 lost the little finger of one hand while loading granite on a flat car in Liang on Monday.
The Texas State Highway Department advertises for bids to open July 6 for a concrete bridge across Sandy Creek on Highway 81 about 15 miles south of Llano. Plans call for a 475 foot structure with foundation tests completed last year.
Thieves entered the Castell general merchandise store of Dalhau and Keyser and stole merchandise valued around 200 dollars. Federal inspectors joined local police as entry included the post office inside the store. Loot included cigarettes and tobacco, clothes, and tools with evidence of transport to a riverbank and a concealed car. No arrests reported.
The county commissioners court acted as an equalization board last week and increased valuations for Texas Public Utilities Corporation from 39170 to 44070 and for Anne S Dowmen et al mineral rights from 34029.89 to 68059.78, among others.
Asphalt topping of 18 blocks in Llano began this morning under a WPA labor program. The project follows an old agreement between the city, the Works Progress Administration, and a San Antonio asphalt company. Mrs. A. H. Bruhl returned home from a visit in Waco. Mrs. Lawrences L. Bruhl left Llano for an extended visit with relatives in Louisiana.
Merchants in Llano vote to discontinue Appreciation Day drawing and suspend Bank Nights indefinitely amid concerns over uncertain legality. Carl Garner of Lantex and Ritz theatres says Bank Nights were premium-like and will stop until clear legal guidance is available.
Alfred revokes parole for Arthur Bedford urging return to the state penitentiary at Huntsville to serve out the remainder of a five year sentence for burglary and theft. The move follows complaints from his wife and sister and a proclamation from Governor Allred directing detention. Bedford had been paroled July 5, 1935 and re paroled February 4, 1936. He is held in Limestone County jail to await penitentiary agent arrival.
The Liano school board elected Miss Lura Lange as a grade school teacher and Miss Harriet Lawdon as a high school teacher at a called Friday meeting. Additional vacancies will be filled later and a salaries meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum. Miss Rita Davis of Houston visits her mother, Mrs. John Davis.
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