Lt Sidney Sutton Injured in Vietnam
Lt. Sidney Sutton son of Mr and Mrs Pete Sutton of Boerne and formerly of Llano is in San Francisco recuperating from injuries received in combat in Vietnam. He was injured February 17 while leading his patrol with both bones in his right leg shattered according to reports from the Static News. Mr and Mrs Bruce Lambert and daughter Traci of Edna visited last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs D C Behrns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sutton
Pete Sutton
Boerne
Llano
San Francisco
Vietnam
Bruce Lambert
Traci
Edna
D. C. Behrns
Hill Country Potpourri Highlights 1966 Family Income Rise
The 1966 median family income rose 7 percent from 1965, with real purchasing power up about 4 percent. Prices up 3 percent 1965 to 1966, fewer low income families, more high income families. The share earning $10,000 plus rose from 27 to 30 percent. 1966 median income more than doubled 1950. Rising productivity and working wives drive growth. in 1967 35 percent of wives were employed. For wife worker families, median income reached 9,200, 30 percent higher than 7,100 for nonworking wives. City trend toward urbanization noted. rural population down 30 percent in two decades. Unusual name complex links rare male names to emotional distress in children. names influence social reactions. Wise buying and home management could trim the cost of living by 25 million annually.
Captain Robertson Earns Silver Star in Southeast Asia
Captain Richard R. Robertson, son of Tow residents, receives the Silver Star at Hellman AFB New Mexico for a night interdiction mission over North Vietnam. He attacked a well defended truck park under heavy fire, aiding safer operations for follow on aircrews. Also noted is the 4758th Outstanding Unit Award for 1966 67 and Robertson’s past service with the unit. He is a 1954 Galena Park High School graduate and 1959 ROTC Southwest Texas State College graduate with a degree in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamogordo
N. M
U S. Air Force
Richard R. Robertson
W. D. Robertson
Tow
Hellman Afb
Southeast Asia
Robertson
North Vietnam
Conlex
4758Th
Hellman
Galena Park, Texas
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Southwest Texas State Colege
San Marcos
DPS Accepting Patrol Applications for Highway and Licensing
The Texas Department of Public Safety announces openings for patrol services including Highway Patrol and Driver Licensing. A recruit school starts Wednesday May 1, with cadets at the Law Enforcement Academy in Austin earning 500 dollars monthly during training for about 18 weeks and a 571 dollar monthly salary after graduation. Interested men aged 21 to 35 of good character may obtain more information from the local DPS office or any patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS Law Enforcement Academy
Austin
DPS
Prairie Mt 4-H Club Demonstrations Update
Prairie Mountain 4-H members showcased several demonstrations last week. Sue Rusche presented a food nutrition program while Dailon Smith and Dean Truex demonstrated range management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie MT
Prairie Mountain
Sue Rusche
Dailon Smith
Dean Truex
Diane Hoerster
Nan Needham
Town and Country
Nickey Ellis
Janie Hoerster
Cloverleaf Club
Roland Rode
District 7
Llano
Jannelle Sagebilel
Nancy Smith
Elmer Smiths
Weekend Guests of Mr and Mrs Click Include Daughters and Families
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Marvin Click were their daughters and their families. Mr and Mrs Dan Edwards and their daughter from Fort Worth visited, along with Mr and Mrs Harrold McFarland and their children from New Braunfels. The McFarlands also visited at Field Creek with his parents, Mr and Mrs J A McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Click
Dan Edwards
Fort Worth
Harrold McFarland
New Braunfels
the McFarlands
Field Creek
J. A. McFarland
Birthday cheer and spring plans for Llano residents
Mrs. Anna Scheerbaum marks another birthday while homebound after a broken hip. Llano hosts spring events including bluebonnet trails and an art show, with strong civic interest in elections, livestock contests, and DECA-VICA achievements. Community notes praise local artists, 4 H and FFA leaders, and Gene Russell's ongoing livestock judging efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Llano County
Gene Russell
Llano
Mrs Hazelett Celebrates 87th Birthday At Home
Friends and relatives visited Mrs Will Hazlett on Wednesday March 8 to mark her 87th birthday anniversary. She lives alone and stays active tending her yard and garden. Daughter of pioneer settler Allce K. Scott and Mary Elizabeth Owens, she married Will Hazlett May 26, 1899 and has six children, two survive. Grandchildren, brothers Jeff Scott and Cliff Scott, and nieces and nephews joined in the birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hazlett
Adide Hazlett
Liano County
Allce K. Scott
Mary Elizabeth Owens
Will Hazelett
Llano 4-H Winners in Sears Gilt Contest
Llano County 4-H youths placed in Sears-Roebuck Foundation Area Swine Show in Austin last week. John Earl Smith won second place on the county board in the area boat show and Terry Wootan earned an eighth place ribbon for his gilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Austin
John Earl Smith
J. E. Smith
Terry Wootan
M. J. Wootan
Todd and Dunlop Obtain Marriage Licenses
Odis Wilbert Todd and Juanita Dunlop secured marriage licenses, formalizing their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odis Wilbert Todd and
Juanita Dunlop
Grove City couple welcomed adopted son James Jefferson Gray
Mr and Mrs James Gray of Grove City Pennsylvania announce the adoption of their first child James Jefferson Gray born February 26 The father is an English teacher at Slippery Rock State College His parents are Cecil Gray Llano and Klyde Keele Burnet The Strayhorns Willard Dearing and children visited last weekend with her parents Lee Roy and ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray
Grove City
Penn
James Jeffer
Slippery Rock State College
Pennsylvania
Cecil Gray
Llano
Klyde Keele
Burnet
Willard Dearing
Lee Roy Strayhorn
McCulloch Singers Set Sunday Meeting in Brady
The McCulloch County Singing Convention will gather at 2 PM Sunday in the Gospel Tabernacle on East Pearl Street Brady. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCulloch Singers
McCulloch County Singing Convention
Gospel Tabernacle
East Pearl Street
Brady
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Charlie’s
Felix T. Tybor
Optometrit
N. Liane
Palace Theatre
Fredericksburg, Texas
Baten
Corner Drug
Collie A. Carter
Southwestern
Life Insurance Company
W. Main St
By Elaine Houston
AGM University Agricultural Extension Service
Capt. Robertson
Silver
Plymouth
Stef
Battery Hardware Co., Inc
Llano, Texas
the News Corral
Anna Scheerbaum
Sam
James
Llano Isd Board of Directors
Jack
Ted Franklin
Phang
Mernen Weet
Mrs. Hazelett
Ace Reld
Jake
Gutse
Whittenburg
Ately
King Size Creative
Grandpa
Grandma
Grimsley
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