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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
6
District 9AA committee met June 15 for a three hour investigation into possible UIL rule violations by Llano Independent School District. They found no definite evidence that Stano High School violated UIL rules and forwarded the report to the UIL office in Austin. The meeting followed an anonymous letter accusing Llano of violations.
Llano County Chamber of Commerce launches a membership drive led by Manager Jerry Brewer. He urges all residents to join and promote Llano as a travel and recreation destination during summer travel peaks. For information call 247 5354 or visit 700 Bessemer Avenue.
Community groups in Llano Fredericksburg and surrounding areas list meetings and activities. Luncheons softball cub scouts boy scouts golf and crafts are scheduled through July 1 at Harvest House Kingsland Marble Falls Llano Bastrop and AstroDome in Houston.
Llano County Farm Bureau directors vote to sponsor an annual queen contest with an ice cream supper and entertainment. Eligibility includes being related to a Farm Bureau member and aged 16 to 22. Contestants speak on Why I am glad my family belongs to Farm Bureau.
About 60 Llano Cub Scouts and adults will travel to Houston Sunday to watch the Astros play the Giants at the Astrodome. A bus leaves the courthouse square at four in the morning with Cubmaster Oren Remmers coordinating and is expected to return late Sunday. Jack Feild, Llano school bus driver, will drive the bus that night.
Construction of the Roadrunner Inn on Highway 29 West advances with prefabricated wall sections built in one piece for speed. Owner O K Jones of the Ramblin Rose area is the contractor with Jim Moss Inks as board chair. The motel covers a city block and plans show 29 units with possible pool or restaurant later.
Unstable air over Central Texas triggers weekend storms with a sudden downpour in Llano and strong winds. Downtown Llano recorded a heavy shower while outlying areas saw little rain and no injuries were reported.
Kingsland prepares three day patriotic Aqua Boom starting July 24 drawing visitors from Austin Marble Falls and surrounding towns. Events include parades boat races land and water entertainment Miss Highland Lakes Universe pageant Tiny Tot contest and an hour long TV telecast with a final fireworks display over Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.
The second session of swimming lessons starts Tuesday July 6 at the City Swimming Pool and runs for three weeks. Miss Belle Laning leads, with assistants Chris Taylor and Gena Roberson, offering beginners through senior life saving classes. Registration is at the pool or city office, with test-passed students from first session listed later.
Rev. C.E. Bradford of Nixon will fill the pulpit at the Llano Gospel Church for services on June 29 to July 2 at 7 30 p.m. Each evening offers a faith message and welcomes all to attend as church officials said.
Donna C Tinsley 17 winner of the Burnet Aqua Carnival is Bruent Chamber of Commerce entry for the Miss Highland Lakes Universe Pageant to be held July 23 at Kingsland. She joins NHS and enjoys guitar country western sewing riding and water sports. The winner will represent the Highland Lakes Tourist Association in Miss Texas Universe Pageant next spring with June 20 entry deadline. Contact Ann Henington at 47801335 for forms.
Three Llano County youths and an Austin man are jailed on burglary and drug charges after a Thursday night break in at Corner Drug Store and Lantex Theatre. Investigators recovered missing merchandise and noted entry via broken glass and front door. Local stores and pharmacies were targeted, with speed and methamphetamine among items taken.
A group of Llano High School homemaking students from the summer program, with teacher Mrs. Ann Shipp, visited Mission Valley Textile Mills in New Braunfels last week. They learned about six weeks to make fabric from cotton and the steps at Comette Hosiery Mills.
Two Kingsland girls compete in the Miss Highland Lakes Universe pageant held poolside during the Kingsland Aqua Boom Celebration July 2 3 at Highland Lakes Recreation Association. Jeanie Jenkins and Sue Anne Pierce seek crown. winners represent Highland Lakes Tourist Association at Miss Texas Universe. June 20 entry deadline with contact Ann Henington for forms. A night parade and large fireworks cap weekend activities.
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