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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

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Community Savings opens Llano branch on Berry Street

The Community Savings and Loan Association opened a Llano branch at 809 Berry Street under Vernon E. Penick who has long served the Llano area. The office offers full savings and loan services and will operate 9 am to 4 30 pm weekdays with a noon hour close.

Community Saviofs and Leen Association Llano Berry Street Court House Vernon E. Penick Penick Houston Hill Country Blanco County Community Savings and Loan Zola Marguerite Penick Michael Jimmy Patti John University of Houston Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Lions Club City Planning and Zoning Commission The Jaycees Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club Johnson City Liano Community Savings and Loan Association Ron Anderson Wilburn Oatman, Jr Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Federal Home Loan Bank System Texas Savings and Loan League

Judge Miller Issues Restraining Order Against Association

District Judge Jack B. Miller issued a restraining order restraining the association from operating a Llano branch. The order followed a petition by People's Savings and Loan Association. A hearing on an injunction was scheduled for Wednesday March 19 in the Llano district courtroom.

Jack B. Miller Community Savings and Loan Association Llano People’s Savings and Loan Association

Six Llanoans Called in March Selective Service List

Six Llano men were among 44 youths called by the Selective Service Board No. 50 at Fredericksburg for the March select list. Thirty were ordered to report in San Antonio for pre induction physicals with 14 advancing to induction. Wayman Taylor Whatley was the sole Llanean to report for induction. Pre induction physicals were taken by Larry G. Ligon Paul R. Schuessler Mabry G. Ratliff Dillon R. Wooten and Roy L. Howard.

Selective Service Board No. 50 Fredericksburg Llanoans San Antonio Wayman Taylor Whatley Llanean Larry G. Ligon Paul R. Schuessler Mabry G. Ratliff Dillon R. Wooten Roy L. Howard

Weatherman Promises Sunshine After Cloudy Llano Months

The Llano forecast offers a temporary brightening after nearly two months of clouds that brought 7.68 inches of rain. January totaled 5.85 inches and February added 1.83 inches as mild days persisted despite overcast skies.

Llano

Highland Lakes National Bank Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

Highland Lakes National Bank marks five years with an open house Saturday from 2 to 5 PM at the Kingsland banking house in the Lakes Shopping Center. The event features patriotic decor, a concert by the Armored Division Band and vocalist Sp 4 Isaiah Houston, plus door prizes including HemisFair books.

Kingsland W. F Woody’ McCasland Highland’ Lakes National Bank Ee Lakes Highland Lakes National Bank McCasland Bank J. A. McChristian Armored Division 2Nd Armored Division Weldon P. Corbitt, Jr Isaiah Houston John Selman W. F. McCasland M. Ys Tex” Wright C. E. Ainsworth W. C. McWilliams Bill McGee James N. Wilson Wie Bizwell Hazel Spencer Marie Me Cullough Pam West Janie!Toy HemisFair M. F

Calendar of Events for Thursday to Saturday

Calendar notes events from the Junior Woman's Culture Club party on Thursday to a Friday school holiday for teachers. Also listed are Fredericksburg Relays on Saturday and a weekly square dance at Dip ’N Diver, plus a pilgrimage by the Kingsla’s Cuisine Club in Austin on Monday.

Junior Woman's Fredericksburg Kingsla Austin

Ben Barnes to Speak At Highland Lakes Tourism Meeting

Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes will address the Highland Lakes Tourist Association at the Highlander Inn in Barnet for the Friday night gathering. The event includes a social hour, dinner, and reports from the Clean Scene committee led by Bill Needham with members Jessie Singleton and Ramsey Clinton.

Ben Barnes Texas House of Representatives Highland Lakes Tourist Association New Highlander Inn Barnet University of Texas Business Administration Barnes Texas Burnet County Bill Needham Wakes Jessie Singleton Buchanan Dam Ramsey Clinton Kingsland

American Party Sets Llano County Convention

The Llano County Convention of the American Party will meet Saturday March 9 at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse. Delegates elected will go to the state convention in Austin March 16 where George C. Wallace will address attendees. B. J. Moss serves as Llano County temporary chairman.

Llano American Party Terrace Motor Hotel Austin George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Liang County B. J. Moss Llano County

Ramon Aranda Wins Salesmanship Award At Llano High

Ramon Aranda of Llano High School DE club earned top salesman honors by selling Mrs Carver s Fruit Cakes for 112 dollars in a fund raising project. Gordon Hodges presented a Polaroid camera as the award and Aranda now works full time at Buttery Hardware Company. The DE club plans more fruit cake sales next year.

Ramon Aranda Gordon Hodges Distributive Education Clubs of America Ramon DE Club Llano High School Carver Henry Buttery Buttery Hardware Company Emmy Awalt

Smith Urges Economic Discipline in Llano Campaign Swing

Lt. Governor Smith spoke to about 50 Llano residents during a coffee at the Llano Coffee Shop. He cited his six years in the House, six in the Senate, and nearly six as lieutenant governor, touting 25 years of experience and a focus on education, industry, job training, crime prevention, and efficient state spending.

Gov Smith Georgetown Texas Tech House of Representatives Texas United States

Famed Huston-Tillotson Choir to Sing in Llano

The 45 member Huston Tillotson College choir from Austin will perform at Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church in Llano at 4 PM on Sunday March 10. Directed by Aldrick Adkins and with accompanist Henrietta Robinson, the event is welcomed by Rev. Orion N. Lewis.

Llano Huston-Tillotson Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Huston- Tillotson College Austin Aldrick Adkins Henrietta Robinson Orion N. Lewis

Dates Set For Highland Lakes Bluebonnet Trail 1968

The Highland Lakes Bluebonnet Trail runs over three weekends from April 5 to April 21 1968. Growth in bluebonnets is boosted by favorable rains and mild weather. The trail is sponsored by the Highland Lakes Tourist Association begun by Lester Inman and the Liano Chamber of Commerce. A brochure will be distributed statewide with copies at chambers of commerce and the Highland Lakes Tourist Association. Vista Magazine features Amy Lynn Keogh in Kingsland amid bluebonnets. State publicity will highlight the bluebonnet season as more numerous and beautiful in this region.

Highland Lakes Tourist Association Lester Inman Liano Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Vista Magazine Humble Travel Club Amy Lynn Keogh Kingsland Highland Lakes Southland

Travel Writers To Tour Hill Country in Texas HemisFair Promotion

A Texas Hill Country familiarization tour for 70 travel executives from the American Automobile Association will showcase HemisFair and local side trips. Sponsored by the Texas Tourist Development Agency, the three day outing promotes Texas features from Highland Lakes to Hill Country ranches.

Highland Lakes Texas Hill Country American Automobile Association Texas Tourist Development Agency Hemis- Fair Discovery Allstate Motor Club Corpus Christi Society of American Travel Writers San Antonio Texas Big Bend Brownsville

Eight Seek Election As ISD Trustees

Eight candidates filed for three Llano Independent School District board seats as deadlines passed. Election set for April 6 with voting at Llano courthouse and in Castell Kingsland Prairie Mountain districts. Also Llano County School Board race on April 6 with two seats. one precinct to vote at Llano only.

Llano Independent Schol District Board of Trustees Iva West Fay Miller James Epperson Lee Duncan Dan Hoerster Liano J. L. Sawyer Baby Head Gene Bilberry Powell Charlton Kingsland James Banner Castell Tommy Bailey Matt Dees Bill Needham Jim Renick Llano James Wilson Paul Myers Elmer R. Smith Prairie Mountain Llano County Eugene Osbourn Fred S. Horlen Jim Moore R. P. McWilliams M. J. Stewart Meniscr R. C. Lei

P-TA Variety Show a Big Success At Local School

The Llane P TA sponsored a weekend talent show drawing standing room only crowds Friday and near capacity Saturday. $583.75 gross with about $150 expenses, proceeds earmarked for school needs. Uncle Jay from KTBC Austin hosted. gifts signed footballs went to Donnie Hopson and Rennie Smith.

Llane Parent- Teacher Association Harold Underwood P-Ta Jay KTBC Austin Ken Gray Donnie Hopson Alvin Hopson Rennie Smith Glo Wanda Smith

City Council Race To Offer No Contest

There will be no contest in the city council election on Saturday April 6 as incumbents seek no election. Terms expiring include Mac Hutto Taylor Virdel and Jack Watkins. Holdover council are Mayor Gorden Donopoo Dees Jr and Teddy fas Talley.

Mac Hutto Taylor Virdel Jack Watkins Gorden Donopoo Dees, Jr Teddy Fas Talley

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Miller Weatherman HLNB Preston Smith Wilburn Oatman Jr Sherrod M. C. Dalhau Chlos C. Ashley HLTA M. C. Dalhan Wilburn Oatman ISD Underwood PTA
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