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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1973
Page
4
A lay witness mission will be held by First Baptist Church of Llano from Thursday through Saturday, March 20 to April 1. The event includes singing, witnessing, prayer vigils, age group meetings, suppers, luncheons, coffee groups, youth rake parties, worship services, and evaluation sessions.
The 1973 meeting postponed for an event studying the Book of Luke on Monday March 12 at the home of Mr and BR Vetter in Kingsland Estates. The gathering was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances involving Mr. Veltor.
A bridal shower for Miss Judy Ricketson bride elect of Roland Barker of Austin was held Saturday night at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Carl Ricketson acted as hostess at the guest book. yellow and white decor complemented the bridal colors. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gary Harlan and Mrs. Douglas Ricketson. attendants included many listed guests. The couple has set their wedding for April at the First Baptist Church of Clifton.
Bass fishermen anticipate a fast period as bass move to shallow shoreline waters to spawn. Anglers report early success with thin fin lures and floating plugs like Pico Perel Santo and Hot Spot. In Kingsland area reports, anglers note activity along the Llano and Colorado River arms of Lake LAT.
Sympathy extended for Aunt Martha Vetter as the community notes her death last week after a lingering illness. Local residents recount visits and family gatherings including Myron Wasterling, Gilbert Ersch, Wusterling, Hall, and Schneider households with multiple relatives from Temple Austin Fredericksburg Chicago and beyond.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winn announce the birth of daughter Laura Lee on February 22 in San Saba. She has one sister. mother is farmer Miss Clarter Davis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Winn and May and Mrs. Clarence Davis of China.
A series of visits from Alma Davin and children from Luling to Clebert Bohahon’s home, Ada Duran of Gatesville to Gordon Helner’s, and many others from Austin Mineral Wells Marble Falls and Fredericksburg. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Moore Johanson, Mrs. Nelle Clinger, and several grandchildren. The note also mentions a wedding between Girley Bohan and Leonard Loftus last weekend.
Mr and Mrs Thytor Virdell copresenting Virdell Bras and a master of the Central Texas chapter attended the 25th annual State Convention of the Lonestar Walter Well Association at the Master Toast Inn Corpus Christi February. Virdell elected as a director. The Tates and other exhibitors showcased equipment from national manufacturers over three days with technical sessions on groundwater speciaists and regulatory trends. A barbecue dinner at King Ranch concluded the event.
Jeff Mitchell, son of Mr. Mies Mitchell, appeared on the Texas Tech 1978 catalog cover. He earned an athletic scholarship after high school golf success and was pictured with his trophy and team gear.
Alma Capps and others visit in Austin and Cherokee residents shop in Brownwood. Floyd McLeod travels to San Angelo for medical advice. Ray Myers visits with Walden and Cauley families. Bode and Polk families host guests. Larry McWilliams mourned after fatal accident near Mason. bingo and spelling bee planned at community meeting. Mrs. Agnes Bode returns home with several out of town visitors arriving in the area.
The Llano County Savings Bonds Committee reports a county goal of 190000 dollars for seven percent bonds in 1973 with 8463 dollars raised in January toward the target. Nearby counties set varied goals including 5700000 for Travis and 340000 for Williamson while several locales report weekend visitors and social gatherings across Llano Mason and surrounding towns.
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