Fishing at Granite Shoals Reel In Big Cat Totals
Anglers from Texas and nearby towns report strong catches at Granite Shoals with multiple boats bringing in dozens to hundreds of white bass channel cat and other species. Notable stringers include Marty Sendert and Ray Hill with 42 channel cats and 60 total whites and other fish after night fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Sendert
Kermit
Ray Hill
Monahans
Ralph Friese
Weee
Curtis Duvel
Houston
Johnny Rebineen
San Antonio
Tex
App Applegate E
Kingsland
Geb Fletcher
Newt Scott
Odessa
Scott
Joseph Grelech
Cliff Gaston
C. Johnson
Seguin
D. D. Rogers
Midland
W. A. Collin
Ladies Golf Luncheon Plans Fall Tournament Start
The Ladies Golf Association met at Observation Restaurant for a luncheon and discussed starting a new tournament this Thursday. Shirley will pair players on arrival, with nonplayers slated to complete matches the following week. Tom Harrison sent a thank you note for course improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Golf Association
Observation
Shirley
Ladies Association
Tom Harrison
Lou Roach
Eunice Anthony
June Gibson
JoAnnn Tate
Sheron Blalock
Esca Tilghman
Winnie Pearson
Ethel Farquhar
Highland Lakes Golf
Tom
J. C. Blalock
Doug Harkey
Mrs. Dansby
Lon Roach
Bobbie
Buchanan Artists Exhibit Sunday on LCRA Grounds
Buchanan Arts and Crafts Group hosts an on site exhibit Sunday from three to seven at Rock N Wood Cottages grounds. The event will feature pictures and an oil painting to be given away on the final day of the Arts Festival, with Alma Howerts inviting locals to drive by and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Dam
Buchanan Arts and Crafts Group
Rock “N”Wood
LCRA
Alma Howerts
Water Outage Affects City Center Residents
The City of Liano water department experienced a nighttime outage at the intersection of Oatman and East Main Streets. City Manager George Rogers thanked residents for their cooperation and patience while workers restored service and lines were put in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Liano
Oatman
East Main
George Rogers
Water Department
Reverend Vetter Officiates Niece’s Houston Wedding
Rev Vetter officiated the wedding of his niece Miss Charlene Vetter of Houston and Kent Ward of Odessa at Foster Place Methodist Church on Saturday evening with accompaniment by Mrs L D Hardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Vetter
L. D. Hardt
Houston
Rev. Vetter
Miss Charlene Vetter
Kent Ward
Odessa
Foster Place Methodist Church
Letter from a Llano housewife to her Civil War soldier
Fort Belknap Archives reveal a 1863 letter from Margrett Garrett to her husband M. S. Garrett. She reports farming, spinning, planting beans and peas, cows and milk, and urges his return. She notes frontier Indian depredations near Burnet County and shares war news about Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. She requests letters, details of his travels, and mentions family updates and prices in Galveston and Mexico hauling rates.
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Fort Belknap
Newcastle
Llano
Margaret H. Garrett
M. S. Garrett
Gid
Burnet County
Sulphur Springs
John R. Hubbard
Stevens
Dr. Hunter
Missouri
Harney
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
James Grantham Visits Llano With Family In Alabama Ties
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Grantham host their son James Grantham of Hicksville New York this week in Llano. En route home they visit Grantham brothers Sidney and Hubert in Alabama. James, a former Llano High School football star and 1946 Rose Bowl player for Alabama, is a football coach alongside Hubert.
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Morris Grantham
James Grantham
Hicksville
Long Island
New York
Alabama
Grantham
Sidney
Hubert
Llano County
LHS
University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Highlanders Orchestra to Play for Kingsland Legion Dance
Fredericksburg Highlanders Orchestra will perform at the Kingsland American Legion dance Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Legion hall. Tables will not be reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlanders
Legion
Kingsland
Fredericksburg
Kingsland American Legion
Legion Hall
Mrs Ratliff Hosts Bridge Party At Home
Mrs Ratliff entertained Tuesday afternoon with three tables of bridge at her home. Refreshments of cake and sherbet were served. After a series of games, Mrs Gould was high scorer and Mrs Carter won the bingo prize. Mrs Ratliff was assisted by her daughter Jeanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ratliff
Ed Gould
Callie Carter
Couple Welcomes Daughter Shelley Lynn in Kingsland
Mr and Mrs Donald Goodman of Kingsland announce the birth of daughter Shelley Lynn at Llano Memorial Hospital on June 17. She joins one sister. father works as a construction worker in Kingsland.
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Donald Goodman
Kingsland
Shelley Lynn
Llano Memorial Hospital
Rites Held for Llano Native Jake Howard in Austin
Funeral services for Tommy J. Howard 52 of Llano County were held at Hulton Manor in Austin with burial in Capitol Memorial Cemetery. He died June 16 in Austin after a health decline. Born in Llano in 1911 he moved to Austin in 1939 and worked as a granite cutter. Surviving are his wife three daughters his father W. T. Howard of Merkel two brothers James of Llano Corbett of Houston and two sisters Mrs. Crider of Houston and Mrs. Summers of Odessa.
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Tommy JL
Jake) Howard
Llano County
Hulton Manor
Austin
Capitol Memorial
Mr. Howard
Llano
W. T. Howard
Merkel
James Howard
Corbett Howard
Houston
R. L. Crider
Oscar Summers
Odessa
Connie Virdell Visits In Pennsylvania
Connie Virdell traveled with her parents the Taylor Virdells sister Vicki and brother Taylor Jr on a southern states and Washington trip. She extended her stay in Pittsburg Pa with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Schroth after a Washington trip before New York City. Mr and Mrs Homer Lemburg hosted her parents for dinner at Joskes in San Antonio for Father’s Day and Mrs Goodman’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Virdell
Taylor Virdells
Vicki
Taylor Jr
Washington, D. C
Pittsburg
George Schroth
Schroth
Virdells
Washington
New York City
Homer Lemburg
Mrs
Frank Goodman
Joskes
San Antonio
Mrs. Goodman
Civil Air Patrol Practices Search Mission Near Kingsland
Civil Air Patrol members from Task Groups VHT and VII conducted a simulated search operation at Shirley Williams River Valley Ranch near Kingsland. Thirty-seven seniors and 36 cadets trained in search and rescue procedures while observers from Highland Lakes watched. Six light aircraft and nine ground vehicles participated under staged weather and radio conditions to test planning and coordination. Local residents aided by planting targets and assisting ground rescue units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
Task Group Vht
Shirley Williams River Valley
Kingsland
Highland Lakes Area
Task Group VII
Max Stone
Group VIII
Stone
Ent VII
Charles Leatherman
Randolph Composite Squadron
Classified Ad: Buy or Sell It
Readable fragments describe a standard classified notice offering items for sale and requesting buyers or sellers to place ads. Details include general terms for posting, contact methods, and timeframe for listings.
Buchanan Dam Park in Llano County Gets Upgrades
Improvements at Buchanan Dam park along Lakeshore Drive, Black Rock, Llano County, include a new water well, a new boat launch, and three new street lights. County commissioners and longtime civic worker Carl McDonald are praised for keeping the park clean and inviting to tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Dam
Llano County
Black Rock
Lakeshore Drive
Carl McDonald
Lake Buchanan
Enchanted Rock Road Completion Reported
Enchanted Rock road finished Wednesday by contract or Allen Keller of Fredericksburg. County Judge R P McWilliam reported the new route connects State Highway 16 with a paved Fredericksburg road allowing a continuous paved drive to the Enchanted Rock from either direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enchanted Rock
Allen Keller
Fredericksburg
R. P. McWilliam
For Rent Newly Decorated Furnished Apartment Close In
Ad offers a newly decorated furnished apartment for rent with close-in location. Contact numbers listed: 1247-5012 247-5090 or 247-4754.
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Granite Shoals
Margie McDougeld
Richard Crenshaw
Ricky of
Breckenridge
Carli Muller
Alma Howetts
Buchanan
C&b Grocery
Mon
Maxwell House
Hillsdale
del Monte
Libbys
Cedar Farm
Joe
Ruth
Mexico
Galveston
Farewel
Margrett
James Granthams
Pennsylvania
Buchanan Park
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