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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1930

Page

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Hereford cattle sale draws large crowd at Stribling Ranch

A crowd of four to five thousand attended the Hereford cattle auction at J. C. Stribling & Sons ranch near Llano. One hundred high bred Herefords including 80 bulls and 20 heifers sold to leading breeders from Texas and beyond as the sale and dinner drew a packed pavilion crowd.

J. C. Stribbing & Sons Vardous Mayers Stribling Acores Fhe Ad TL Cruise Omaha Nebraska Albert K. Mitchell Kansas City National Hereford Association New Mexico Frank Farley Hereford Journal America Texas Llano County United States W. B. Fitzhugh Fort Worth J. C. Stribling North F. M. Cassaday Beau Lest Lady C 16Th Beau Best Lively Lampasas Will P. Edwards B. C. Beam Sonora W. F. Stribling Gray Fowler Llano E. J. Moas Ray Martin John M. Ghist Odessa L. D. Flowera Uvalde Reeves Brown Mathis J. S. Hodges Beeville EB. C. Beam

Llano City Baseball League Directors Outline New Season

The Llano City Baseball League directors met to set the 18 game schedule starting April 8 with two games weekly one on Tuesday and Friday. Chas Milliger was reelected president with M C Wilkes as vice president Jocia Foster treasurer and Cobb Martin secretary and statistician. County teams Castell Field Creek Lone Grove and Kingsland join to form a county division with a playoff. A Hill Country league including Llano Fredericksburg Mason Kerrville Comfort and Boerne is also discussed.

Llano City Baseball League Chas. Milliger M. C. Wilkes Jocia Foster Cobb Martin Cgranitemen Castell Field Creek Lone Grove Kingsland Granitemen Business Maen Llano Fredericksburg Mason Kerrville Comfort and Boerne

Ten New Cars Registered Here In February

Collector Dan Mc Donald's records show ten new automobiles registered in February. The owners include A. W. Brill Austin Ford PW. P. Franklin Liano Ford H. S. Tate Kingsland Ford John Cummins Liano Ford M. D. Faulk San Saba Ford Mr. G. L. Gray Liano Ford L. B. McWilliams Fredonia Ford Harry Winkel Liano Ford H. C. Ricketaon Liano Ford and H. H. Windell Liano Ford truck. Watking Inks Motor Company reports new Fords on display and other Llano dealers are well stocked.

Dan McDonald A. W.brill Austin Ford Harry Winkel Liano H.C. Ricketaon H. H. Windell Ford Truck Mr. Inks Watking- Inks Motor Company Llano

Rain Needed Over Llano Country Sparsely Described

Farmers and stockmen urge rains to bring moisture and green pastures across the Llano country. In Marble Falls visitors Miss Lucille Hart and Miss Cleo Smith attended a private sale of Herefords, praised as the largest ever held in Texas by a single breeder and attracting buyers from distant points.

Lucille Hart Mias Cleo Smith Marble Falits San Antonio America

Woman's Culture Club Texas Day Luncheon Noted

The Woman's Culture Club held a Texas Day luncheon March 1 at Granite City Hotel with As You Like It Club members present. Miss Louise Freinatz presided, patriotic songs and Texas legends were shared, and reviews praised Texas writers painters and musicians including O Henry Dobie Vander Stucken and Fox.

Woman's Culture Club Texas Granite City United States Louise Freinatz Mra J. A. Laning America J. T. Haliford G. L. Gray Frank Vander Stucken Guyon Oscar Fox Mesdames Audrey Currie Rufus Deats, Jr Pat Marshall Wendel Lee Phillips Marble Falla John Stribling M. M. Moss L. ©. Brown E. L. Avery Franklin Buttery H. C. Buttery J.D. McNeal Brownwood al Byfield R. Fishbeck J. L. Conners

As You Like It Club Elected Officers for Year

The As You Like It Club met February 26 with Miss Ethel Dees as host. Officers elected for the year include President Ethel Dees First vice president Marguerite Norton Second vice president Mrs Audrey Currie Treasurer Velma Renick Recording secretary Mrs Pat Marschall Corresponding Secy Mary May Parliamentarian Hazel May Historian Kathryn Brown Reporter Eleanor Norton Senior counselor Mrs L C Brown Federal counselor Cora White Callahan Miss Mary May also spoke on Spanish literature.

As You Like It Club Ethel Dees Marguerite Norton Audrey Currie Velma Renick Pat Marschall Mary May Hazel May Kathryn Brown Eleanor Norton L. C. Brown Cora White Callahan Spain

School Editorials Set to Appear Next Week in News

Miss German English teacher at the high school has prepared several pronounced editorials by her students. The pieces focus on local conditions and will be published together in the next issue. Read each one as they are worthy of public consideration.

Slang Young Lady Sings With Chorus in Passion Play

Friends of Miss Etella Morrison, a Centenary College sophomore in Sureveport, note her stellar work. She is a Chi Delta pledge and Glen Oub member and now sings in a chorus of one hundred for the Passion Play of Freidburg in Baden Germany.

Etella Morrison Centenary College Sureveport Chi Delta Sorority Freidburg Baden Germany

Llano County Livestock Show Showcases Hereford Cattle

Llano County hosted its best livestock show with about seventy Herefords in pens drawing wide praise from cattlemen. Goats and sheep drew attention, while judges A J Cotton H C Grote and R L Tate weighed entries from Stribling Sons Har din Rabb and others. Champion bull and champion female were named along with top goats and sheep, and club calves fed under County Agent H Robinson were auctioned after strong bidding.

Llano County Caitta Pens A. J. Cotton Burnet H. C. Grote Frederick J. C. Stribling & Sons Wid Hardin Richard Rabb Gray Fowler F. M. Sassaday Gordon Donop Chas. Turbiville FE. O. Rothmann J. A. Laning J. A. Leaning K. C. Kothmann J. C. Stribling and Sons E. O. Kothmann Ray Martin J. J. Spinks J. W. Winkel Ray Martino J. B. Epperson E. O. Rothmann T. G. Kuykendall

Baptist Revival Closes After Six Conversions in Llano

The week long revival led by Rev. Ridgeway ended Sunday night with a packed house and six new conversions four by baptism and two by letter. Rev. McFatridge praised town cooperation before heading to Temple and Fort Worth for Board duties.

Progresy Ridgeway Temple McFatridge Fort Worth Baptist State Executive Board Granite City Llano

Revival Meeting Sets Ten Day Program at Presbyterian Church

The revival will begin Wednesday March 12 at the Presbyterian church and run ten days. Rev. McLean of Gatesville will lead, with Rev. Wesley Prince and church members urging wide community attendance and participation. A service at 11:00 a.m. next Sunday invites all to pray and plan for success.

Presbyterian Church McLean Gatesville Wesley Prince Christian People Liano

Death of J. R. Wells in Cherokee area

J. R. Wells a long time Valley Spring resident died at his home near Valley Spring on February 24. He was born January 19, 1859 in Austin County and married Laura C. Thetford. Surviving children include A. G. Taylor, Mrs. Harry Bagley, and J. A. Wells. several grandchildren. Burial at Cherokee cemetery followed a large family gathering. Also note birth: M. C. Dalhau and wife welcomed a daughter on February 26. both mother and baby well. father back at store.

J. R. Wells Valley Spring Mr. Wells Austin County Laura C. Thetford A. G. Taylor Cherokee Harry Bagley Brownwood J. A. Wells Bazideg Wells San Saba M. C. Dalhau

Breeders Showcase Highlights Lineage in Mason County Rain Stock

The big show proved a pronounced success with public interest in high quality stock. Most animals belonged to local cattlemen, with H O Rothmann of Mason the only outside exhibitor bringing cattle to the event.

Ligne Mason H. O. Rothmann

Hotel Llano Changes Hands and Name in Llano

Mr. Peck Miller and family arrive from Forsyth Missouri to take charge of the Granite City Hotel, now renamed Hotel Llano. The new owners say Llano suits them, plan to stay, and seek to create a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. Mrs. L. H. Mayfield departs after temporary stewardship.

Peck Miller Nancy Lee Houston Llano Granite City Hotel Botel Lane Miller Forsyth Missouri Ozarks Mr. Miller Liano Bay City Llana

Civil Service Play Set at Kingsland School Auditorium

A home talent play titled Civil Service will be staged at the Kingsland school auditorium on Saturday night March 15 to raise funds for the school. Admission is 35 25 cents, promoted to provide entertaining entertainment from start to finish.

Kingsland Rehool Hingstand

Baby Head Church Seeks Charity Help From Public

Members of the Church of Christ at Baby Head urge the public to supply information on orphans or destitute widows. Contacts are T. Gray and Hugh Yarbrough who will coordinate aid through church membership.

Baby Head Church OF Christ Church of Christ At Baby Head FR. Gray Hugh Yarbrough

New Sandwich and Drink Shop Opens on Square Corner

Wallace Hazelwood now operates a sandwich and cold drink shop on the northwest corner of the square with two small structures and curb service each evening. The business opened strong with electrical setup and prompt service to a growing customer base, while Hazelwood plans to be on site each afternoon to serve the thirsty public.

Wallace Hazelwood Wallace

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Wast Throng Stribling Ranch CiTy Baseball League THE Culture Club CLUS Angora Tom Herridge I. F. Spinks J. L. Hillman J. H. Luckie J. H. Henderson Buck Spinks J. H H. Robinson David Stewart Worth Sprinks Alvin Baumann Nate HOTEL TC. Robinson Rincon Stewart Foseon Hihi
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