State Replaces Only Suspension Bridge in Texas
The Texas Highway Commission approves a new bridge to replace the lone suspension span on FM 560 over the Colorado River near Bend in San Saba and Lampasas counties. The 1939 structure had a 7500 pound axle limit. new bridge cost is 404000 dollars, funded in the next program. Children’s HemisFair 68 tickets are 1 dollars, half the adult price.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Colorado River
Bend
San Seba
Lampacas
New Fabric Sizing Techniques For Garment Care
Hill Country POTPOURRI highlights spray sizing to restore fabric body and flexibility. It notes use on cotton, silks, wool, synthetics and warns of issues with yellow fabrics. The piece mentions new pattern sizing and seven color nylon lace finish for hems and decoration.
Mrs Wheeler Presents Beauty of the Past at Kingsland Garden Club
Kingsland Garden Club heard Mrs Edna Wheeler describe flower arrangements from various eras in a program titled Beauty of the Past at Highland Lakes National Bank. Other exhibits showcased Early American Victorian and Modern styles by club members.
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Kingsland
Edna
Wheeler
Kingsland Garden Club
Highland Lakes National Bank
New
Highland Lakes Recreation Center
A. J. Sayers
Carl Moss
George Plummer
F. W. Beard
Llano announces Democratic primary candidacies
The Llano News lists candidates pending Democratic Primary action for state and local offices. Jim Nugent seeks State Representative 55th District, dack Miller for 33rd Judicial District Judge, Louis Crump for District Attorney, Carlos Ashley Jr. and Al Truex for County Attorney, Gale Ligon for Sheriff, David Stewart for Tax Assessor-Collector, Marvin Elliott, John Winn, Orace Williams, Jim Moore, Forrest Ross for Commissioner Precinct, A Woedell and Jake Merkel for Constable Precinct 1.
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Llano News
James E
Jim) Nugent
Dack B. Miller
Louis Crump
Carlos Ashley, Jr
al Truex
Gale Ligon
David Stewart
Marvin “Pinkie” Elliott
John Winn
Orace Williams
Jim Moore
Forrest Ross
A. A. Woedell
Jake Merkel
Service Engineering Completes Remodeling
Service Engineering Co a Lennox air conditioning sales and service firm on the San Saba Highway has completed remodeling adding a mahogany-paneled display room a large gates office fluoresc lighting and a comfortable interior. The building features a large shop and parts department. Bozo Davis and Arden Drake operate the firm which aims to become a leading air conditioning and refrigeration center in Central Texas.
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Texas
Mars Williams Moves Back to Llano
Mrs. May Smith Williams, formerly of Liattoan now living in San Angelo, returns to Llano and takes residence at the Williams Nursing Home.
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Mars
Williams
Llano
May Smith Williams
San Angelo
Williams Nursing Tme
Capt Rainwater Attends Air Officer School at Maxwell AFB
Capt Elbert L. Rainwater son of Mr and Mrs George E Rainwater is attending the Air University's Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama.
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U.S. Air Force
Elbert L. Rainwater
George E. Rainwater
The
Air University
Maxwell Air Force Base
Alabama
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