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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
Crowds gathered on Trades Day in Llano to view parked cars around the square as a three citizen committee led by Mark Redford John Barrett and Will Ray supervised the drawing. Local businesses donated funds and prizes for tickets with many names listed among donors and winners.
At a luncheon yesterday in West Texas D C Liang announced the chamber’s 1925 quota stood at twenty one with twenty two or more members already joined. He boasted the town leads regions of its size in membership and expects further growth this year.
The Copeland Brothers pig tent theatre company led by Toby Copeland brings a weeklong Llano engagement starting Monday March 9 featuring new acts. Notables include Jack Milton leading man and the Ohleen Duo with Zehtoes escapes, plus the Uorahs novelty orchestra. Free adult tickets for ladies with escort on opening night.
McDonald and family close their Llano dry goods shop after months of operation then move to Camp Wood to resume business. He says the decision stems from current conditions, with no definite plan on a future Llano return though he hopes to make the area his permanent home someday. Friends here regret the departure and extend best wishes.
Elmon Stewart loses barn and contents by fire at an early Monday hour. Fire origin unknown, same site as 1918 blaze when he rebuilt. Neighbor Mitloa Wasiburn reports extreme drought but water holds, livestock not suffering. Sumner Kemirick resigns from Watkins Inks Motor Co and leaves for Tampico to work in oil. T. Y. Hill visits McCullough County for business.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame screens Thursday and Friday at Llano Opera House with matinees. Lon Chaney stars as the title character in a famed production praised for daring scenes and dramatic suspense. Half of ticket sales benefit the Lliano Cemetery Association.
The Luncheon Club discussed a Farmers Short Course to be held in Llano in June under the auspices of the A the M College. Experts will speak on various farming topics and many county farmers are expected to attend.
Llano opens The Specialty House in the former millinery building with refreshments for attendees. Mrs. Linden Foster and Mrs. E L Avery praise the opening and wish success to the venture. Nearby visits and travel noted include J A Stewart to Los Angeles for his mother, Lewis W Brown visiting from Fort Worth, and Rev S Wilkin away on a business trip with no church services next Sunday. Mrs. Vance Wallace visits San Antonio for a few days.
Me and Mrs. E. Y. Dabney and son Howard were in Liano Wednesday, guests of Dabney's sister Mrs. B. S. Smith.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. W. Prince Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Plans for the county track meet at Llano on Saturday March 14 progress with all schools notified. New events added and strong cups and medals to reward high point scorers, plus ribbons for top finishers. Senior and junior events include sprints, jumps, throws, relays, and tennis while girls compete in volleyball and races.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Legion hall at 8 o'clock Saturday night. All gold and new members must complete membership blanks by Saturday night or face cancellation. Historian Mrs. T. J. Watkins offers help with the blanks. all members should attend promptly.
The second weigh in of the nutrition program indicates many children gained weight while some lost and others held steady. Fairy houses built with milk and vegetables engage students as physical exams finish. A preschool conference on February 19 drew twenty mothers and thirty four children, signaling strong start toward healthy life. follow up planned in the school to support underweights.
D. Porter returned from San Antonio with his son Buss to watch taking the physical examination for West Point. Both boys were exempt from the mental test after completing the requirement, with Porter noting they were first alternates and could be sent if original appointees fail. Eleven of twenty three in the class were exempt from the mental exam.
Mrs W R Orr hosted the Thursday Bridge Club with four tables of play followed by a salad course and sweets. High score went to Mrs C M Wallace who also won the cut prize. guest prize to Mrs Roy B Inks and special prizes to Mrs Jack Adams of Perryton and Mrs Moore of Fort Worth.
The ladies of the 42 Club enjoyed an afternoon with Mrs Jack Carter last Wednesday from 5 20 to 6 o clock. The rooms featured ferns and blooming plants. After eight games of progressive 42 an extensive refreshments were served to members and guests Mrs S S Peacock and Mrs W H Todd attended. The Culture Club meets with Mrs W Fowler Monday at 4 o'clock and will feature Mrs J T Hallford as leader. The program includes March of Events and talks on Prohibition and four year achievements by Mrs BE Avery.
Arch Deacon McKinray will preside at Episcopal Church services on Sunday March 8 with morning and evening gatherings listed.
Readiness surrounds the annual chamber of commerce event at the American Legion Hall in Hale. Tickets report strong sales with visitors expected from nearby towns and state commercial leaders to speak. Officers to be elected after reports, plus social entertainment and briefings. Local delegates urge securing a plate count. Mrs Hudson and children stay with her parents in Linno before return to the Republic.
The Conquerors class held its regular meeting at the Baptist Church with twenty members present. Trev W A Todd and Mrs PL Barker gave inspiring talks as the group, now 47 strong, aims to conquer sin and indifference and win others.
The church reports record Sunday school attendance for two months last Sunday. The Young People class led by Mrs. Hallford grows and inspires mothers and other women. A call goes out for more fathers to join the men’s class and for families to attend next Sunday. Sunday services include 10 am study, 11 am, and 7:99 pm preaching under Pastor W. A. Todd.
A box supper will be held at the Donovan School Trewse on Saturday night the 14th. Proceeds from the sale of boxes will go toward paying the remaining debt on the school house and church. Everyone is invited for an enjoyable time.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 3:30 with Mrs. J. W. Fowler for a business session. All members are urged to attend.
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