Lions Club Induction Message Emphasizes Liberty and Intelligence
Mr. M. C. Dalhau, President of the Llano Lions Club in Texas, is urged to lead for a year. The letter extols Lions International with 130000 members, stresses defense of liberty and democracy, and urges vigilant effort to preserve the nation’s safety and intelligent use of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Dalhau
Llano Fions Club
Sigmo
Texas
Mick
Ris
Liano
Tiano County
Lions
Llane
princBbres
Lions Clubs
G. C. Kirk
J. H. Ogden
M. J. Benefield
Albert Gray
G. R. White
The
Edwin Broga
Hasia B. Cobh
Bruhl Family Vacation Amid Texas Ranch Visit
Kenneth Bruhl of El Paso travels with his mother Mrs. Ah Bruhl to Liano and visits a ranch off W. H. Ligon. Mrs. Ke. L. Brown spends her vacation at Vernon Texts and accompanies the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bruhl
el Paso
Liano
Ah, Bruhl
W. H. Ligon
KE. L. Brown
Vernon
Rain Drenches Liano County Amid Varied Totals
Heavy rainfall covered the county with reports ranging from 1.25 inches in Liase to over two inches on several ranches. Weather observer TH Roth notes the week brought mild temperatures, with a high near 89 and a low around 59 to 70 degrees across multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano County
JS. Lawson
Irairie Mountain
Percy Franklin
F. A. Westerman
Valley Spring
Wells Osbourn
Grove Kuykendall
Lion Secretary Reports Club Activities and Donations
The Lions club outlines monthly plans from July through December including program committees, donations to H Club and Boy Scout camp, cooperation with J O Chipman on wildlife education, and support for Llano Fire, milk for underprivileged children, and school events. A carnival netted 186.04 with a Christmas party serving about 400 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O.chipman
Liang County
Llano
Sirlam Barnete
Pjt.a
Llano High School
Mnager
Buzz
Slane County
Sth—Club
Brary
Court House Square
Glyan Baue
Lions Officers Installed in Llano Club Ceremony
About 40 members and guests attended the Llano Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening as M. C. Dalehan was installed president for the coming year. Dr. Rory Shepperd retired as president and urged continued community support from Llano and Llano County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Dalehan
Liano Lions Club
America
Rory Shepperd
Dr. Shepperd
Llano
Llano County
Bill S. Watkins
Watkins
Liano News
van Spicks
Spencer Weber
Bailey Ratlig
T. J. Watkins
J. Hoerster
Will Collins
Tall Twister
Lion Tamer
Andy P. Box
Wilburn Oatman, Jr
Dalchat
Daleitua
H. J. Hoertser
Club
Pask
Lions Club Activities Chronicle Local Welfare Efforts
January to May notes show Lions Club committee work on golf course improvement with WPA funding plans totaling about 34000 dollars and 450 dollars sponsor support. February Luncheon Club features Geology Bureau reps and a push for a Federal Bureau of Mines branch in Liaso county. March 12 district meeting. March 19 band trip to San Antonio. April donations to Crippled Children fund and rodeo decorations. May 22 event with Luncheon Club for senior class entertainment.
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WPA
Lions Clu
Bureauu of Geology of
U. of T
Federal Bureau of Mines
Liaso County
Orville J. Cox
San Antonio
Crippled Children Fund
Lions Club
Population figures for Llano County area released
G Rankin Starkey released April 1 1940 population figures showing Llano County with 5996 residents and Llano city at 2658 up from 2724 in 1950. County totals include 34314 in Llano county and 7386 outside Llano town with a ten year loss of 76. Starkey calls figures preliminary but reliable and praises local enumerators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Rankin Starkey
Dano County
Llano
Llang
Starkey
Brady Plans Big Jubilee in Texas West
Brady readies Texas largest race meet and night rodeo during the first week of July. Bishop AL Frank Smith will preach opening services June 30 at Richard’s Park, with coronation July 2 and a parade July 3. Festivities feature duchesses, music by Jack Amlung, floats by Robin Studios, and rodeo events.
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Texas
Southwest
AL Frank Smith
Houston
Richard's Park
J. W. Ragsdale
Jack Amlung
Mineral Wells
Brady Plaza
Buck Gurtman
Robin Studios
San
Royce Seowalt
Blacksmith
Amy Gamblin
Oklahoma
McLaughlin Boys
Don
Gene
Curley Seales
Four County Schools Classified Amid Heavy Rain
Four county schools were classified for the coming year due to heavy rains. Hutchison will have clean prides, Castell, ten, Valley Spring and New Hope, both nine, ascending to county board action. The board will meet again Friday, July 5, to conclude the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchison
Castell
Valley Spring
New Hope
Sean Board
Clas
Farm Census Shows Decrease in Llano County Farms
G Rankin Starkey supervisor of census reports Llano County has 660 farms this year down from 769 on January 1, 1935 and 720 on April 1, 1840. He says mechanized farming and land idle under government overgrazing programs explain the drop and that statewide percentages mirror Llano’s decline.
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Liana County
G. Rankin Starkey
Starkey
Llano Couty
Death of Llano Resident Arthur Raines at 57
Arthur A. Raines, born May 20, 1883 in Blanco county, died June 21 at his Llano home at age 57. Survived by widow, six children Vernon Austin J A Randolph Field Glen John Don and daughter Mrs Clayton Withers. father J A Raines of Austin. sisters Mrs Lou Ellen Davis and Mrs Nancy Blackmore of Austin. Funeral by Rev J C Jones at Methodist church. burial Llano cemetery. Pallbearers named Lewis Raines W B Putman Elwood Raines Luther Weat Jim Hamilton A E Crenwealic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Raines
Texas
Llano
Mr. Raines
Blanco County
Vernon
Austin
J. A
Randolph Field
Glen
John
Don
Liana
Clayton Withers
Luther Weat
Jim Hamilton
A. E. Crenwealic
Livestock Market News Report Dense with Receipts and Prices
S A Livestock Market News Service reports light overall receipts with steady market. Cattle and calves show varied prices from 4.75 to 9.50 per cwt for slaughter stock and feeder calves, with specific weights fetching higher bids. Feeder pigs scarce and hog values range around light demand. Bulls and cows offer broad ranges, while good slaughter calves reach 9.50 and odd lots peak near 10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiegs
Faw Greer
Lakes Near Dams Closed To Fishing
The Llano and Burnet counties clos e waters within specified zones around Buchanan and Roy B Inks dams to all fishing. The order, requested by the state Game Fish and Oyster Commission and the Lower Colorado River Authority, aims to protect dam structures as a national defense measure.
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Buchanan
Roy B. Inks
Llano County
Burnet County
Buchanan Dam
National Defense
United States
Cherokee Lady Nora Behrns Buried in Cherokee
Miss Nora Behrns of Cherokee died Saturday June 22 after treatment in Temple. She lived in Cherokee since 1893, known for Christian character, kindness, and faith. Survived by three brothers Ben and Millard Behrns and F M Behrns, plus sisters Mattie Minta Malissile and Ethel Crabtree. Funeral Monday June 24 at 3:00 p.m. conducted at home. burial Llano cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Behrns
Cherokee
Temple
Tow
Nora
Ben Behrns
Millard Behrus
F. M. Behrus
Llano
Mattie
Minta
Malissile
Ethel Crabtree
Farris Oklahoma
Miles Buttery
Ernest Lewis
Will Conley
R. T. Altizen
Ben Lewis
Jim Epperson
Claud McKneely
Buttery Family Return From West Coast Visit
Mr and Mrs John C Buttery and daughter Dorie and Miss Mable Buttery returned home after a three week trip through western states and the coast. Granville Smith was seen spending several days in preparation for a voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Buttery
Dorie
Mable Buttery
Liana
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Piness
Canada
Lion Secretary
Brady
Arthur Raines
S. A. Livestock
West Coast
Granville Smith
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