Lions Club Snaps Into New Year Under Ray Liano Leadership
The Llano Lions Club announces Ray Liano Shepperd will direct the club for twelve months succeeding T. J. Watting as president. The article recalls the club’s four year record of aiding underprivileged children, funding milk for needy Llano children, scholarships, camp trips, and other charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Ray L. Shepperd
Liano Lions Club
Ray
Liano Lians Club
T. J. Wat
Llano County School Census Shows Population Decline
The 1939-40 scholastic population for Llano County drops to 1433, down from 1605 in 1938-39, per census figures approved by the State Department of Education this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
State Department of Education
Work started on home for Weber near high school
Joe Coursey awarded the contract for a new home for A R Weber on Bridge Street between the Opp and May residences. Construction began Tuesday this week and the house will be modern in every detail, adding a notable new structure to Llano’s rapidly developing area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Joe Coursey
A. R. Weber
Bridge Street
Ella D. Opp
BE. P. May
Llano
Garrett Named Deputy Sheriff
A. L. Garrett has been appointed deputy sheriff for this county to be stationed on Lake Buchanan near the Colorado river. Local business men favor a permanent officer there to be available if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Garrett
Lake
Buchanan
Garrett
Colorado River
Justice of the Peace Performs 117th Marriage
Justice J. B. Mayes conducted his 117th wedding this week uniting Willie D. Holden and Willie Mae McCarty at 10 30 Monday morning in his office. The couple reside in Burnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Mayes
Willie D. Holden
Willie Mae McCarty
Justice Mayes
Burnet
Hogs reach higher prices at San Antonio market
S A Livestock notes a strong market with hog receipts up to week, top price $6.85 for 170 to 250 lb hogs. 160 to 170 lb animals Bring $6.50 to $6.85, 140 to 160 lb hogs $6.00 to $6.50, 250 to 300 lb hogs $6.50 to $6.85. Good packing sows mostly $5.50 to $5.75. Pigs are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal State Market News Service
San Antonio
Texas
Mail Carriers to Change on July First in Llano
W B Collins postmaster announced that all Llano mail routes will have new carriers starting July 1 with two exceptions Mason and Click routes. The Click route will extend along an unfamiliar line. Patrons must assist new carriers as they learn families to avoid misdelivered mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Collins
Poastmaster
Collina
Llano
Mason and Click
John Smith
Jim Smith
Llano School Band Begins Practice Under Macy
A. G. Macy Llano schools band director told the Lions Club that 37 pupils are now studying band music all beginners with no current older members. He expects to add several former players soon and said the band will be available this fall for public events not limited to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Macy
Llano
The
Lions Club
Equalization Board cites 18 individuals to appear
Eighteen individuals and firms were cited to appear before the county Board of Equalization which will meet Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8. The Commissioners Court met with Assessor-Collector Eimon D Stewart Monday this week and canvassed rendition sheets. J A Mayes County Clerk was instructed to notify the 18 persons to show cause why their renditions should not be changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Eimon D. Stewart
J. A. Mayes
Carrie Beveridge Heads to New York for Month Long Trip
Miss Carrie Beveridge leaves Llano for New York City this Sunday for at least thirty days with a brief layover in Williamsburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Beveridge
Llano
New York City
Williamsburg
Virginia
Large Llano Attendance Expected at San Saba Rodeo
Indications point to a large turnout of Llano residents as spectators and contestants at the San Saba rodeo opening tonight. Many Llano contestants plan to attend all three night performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba Rodeo
San Saba
Llano
New Hunting Legislation Extends Licenses to Llano County
Llano County joins new game law after passage by the legislature. The bill requires resident hunting and fishing licenses for most streams and waters within the county, with exemptions noted. The measure also sets turkey gobbler limits and reallocates funds to the Game Fish and Oyster Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Petsch
Gilmer
Llano County
Petseh
Colorado River Lakes
Buchanan and
Inks
Colorado River
Mason
Menard, Kerr
Schle Cner
Crockett
Sutton, Kimble
Heal, Edwards
Blanco
Limo
Kendall
Ilespie
Ei Paso
Hudspeth
Culberson
Val Verde
Kinney
Terrell
Medina
Brewster
State of Texas
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Livestock Association Elects Officers at Courthouse Meeting
Warmers and stockmen of Liana county met at the courthouse June 26 with about 50 present. Damon Smith presided as Sling County Livestock Improvement association elected Adolph Schorlemmer president J E Epperson vice president and Mrs Leonard Turbiville secretary treasurer. J R Budaly from A and M College spoke on Feed Conservation and trench silos stressing green feed vitamin A and silage benefits. Members were urged to promote trench silos fall show dues and new members and plans for a barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liana County
Damon Smith
Sling County Livestock Improvement Association
Adolph Schorlemmer
J. E. Epperson
Leonard Turbiville
J. R. Budaly
A. and
M. College
Eudaly
Schorlemmer
Livestock Improvement Association
Bishops Head to New York for World’s Fair
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bishop left Monday for New York to attend the World's Fair. They plan to visit several states and stay away about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bishop
New York
Revival to Begin Next Wednesday at Witno Presbyterian Church
Dr. W. B. Gray of El Paso will lead a revival at the Witno Presbyterian Church starting next Wednesday evening July 5. Gray is a well known evangelist who has conducted meetings across Texas with strong pastorate support from local pastor Rev. W. R. Peony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gray
el Paso
Witno Presbyterian Church
Meeting of church group to continue through July 16
The church meeting will continue through Sunday July 16 with Dr Gray and Rev Mr Penny urging strong attendance. The message promises instruction at each service and invites all to attend for guidance and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Gray
Penny
Highway Party Planned at Lake
Three committees from the Liano Luncheon Club Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce met at Moore State Bank to plan entertaining state highway commission and department officials in appreciation of Liang county work. The event is set for Buchanan Lake park site with 25 acres on highway 261. precinct representatives and a larger general committee were named and a final planning meeting scheduled for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano
Owever
Bove
Fistance
Henry Hoerster
Belgion
Dallas
Lions Club
Red Cross
Texas Crippled Childrens Hospital
A. G C. Bowman
Culture Club
Texas Home
Lions
T. J. Watking
Liong Club
Chamber of Commerce
Moore State Bank
State Highway Commission
Department
Liang County
H. (. Battery
Bill S. Watkins
Rustin
Buchanan Lake
Highway Department
Adbert Ricketson
Mark A. Moss
A. J. Frazier
W. E. Dalhau
J. J. Lewis
Logan Templeton
Sherman Long
A. BE. Croft
Allie Hallmark
Luther Nobles
W. J. Williams
Olan Click
D. P. Smith
M. C. Barnett
Neal Wood
Willie Birk
John Medeod
Roy Willoughby
Frank Smith
Arthur Baumann
Local Attorneys Travel to Texas Bar Convention in Austin
Bill S. Watkins Carlos Ashley A G Mueller and Wilburn Qatmian Jr left yesterday for Austin to attend the annual Texas Bar Association convention. Don Bruhl is in Houston this week under a physician’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bill S. Watkins
Carlos Ashley
A. G. Mueller
Wilburn Qatmian, Jr
The
Texas Bar Asociation
Don Bruhl
Houston
Magnolia Building 2 New Stations In Llano
Magnolia Petroleum builds two new service stations in Llano. One on Bridge Street costs about 6000 dollars and the other at Highway 259 and 1 costs about 7500 dollars. Both contracts go to W R Phillips of Waco. The sites should be ready in six and eight weeks respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Worth Peterson
A. E. Moore
Bridge Street
C. L. Taylor
Sanitation project starts in Llano County
Llano County launches a county wide sanitation project with the State Health Department and Works Progress Administration. Pit toilets will be built on public or private property with sponsor labor. septic tanks on public property such as schools with no owner cost. Jesse R. Thomas is supervisor. County Judge Andy P. Box seeks volunteers and lists applications already filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
State Health Department
Works Progress Administration
Jesse R. Thomas
Andy P. Box
Boy Scout Committee Adds Members and Seeks Camp Support
Carl Garner and C. L. Taylor were added to the local Troop committee at a Tuesday meeting. Noel P. Amstead urged raising 150 dollars locally for the Capitol Area council and noted full-time staff could assist only in towns with funding. Spencer Weber became assistant scoutmaster to aid Louis Pryor as the group prepares eight scouts for summer camp in San Marcos next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Garner
C. L. Taylor
H. J. Hoerster
M. C. Dalecau
Lee Black
P. W. Matlock
Noel P. Amstead
Austin
Capitol Area Council
Mr. Amstead
San Marcos
Spencer Weber
Louis Pryor
Milliger Couple Visiting LA Roots Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Milliger of Los Angeles are visiting the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milliger for a stay with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Melvin Milliger
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Milliger
Mrs
Charles Milliger
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