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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
5
The 1968 Bluebonnet Trail covers about 200 miles along highways 188 71 1431 281 and 29 through the Highland Lakes Hill country from April 5 to 21. Large black balloons mark information points where visitors can obtain maps showing prime bluebonnet fields and local historical sites. For a map write Bluebonnet Trail Box 1967 Austin Texas 78767.
Llano County sent a strong delegation to the American Party State Convention in Austin at the Terrace Motor Hotel drawing about 1600 attendees. The party plans May 4 primaries to enroll Wallace supporters for signature collection under a 1967 law. E. J. Moss chairs Llano County. General Edwin Walker and Dan Smoot spoke. Wallace could not attend due to Lurleen Wallace’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Morgan visited San Marcos with their son David.
Arrangements are underway for two large hog farms in Llano County. One cooperative venture will be on the Francis K Scott ranch with partners including Philip Smith Spencer Weber and Francis K Scott. The other farm is planned by Ken Gray near the Llano San Saba County line. Both will stock hundreds of breeding sows and market hogs with Jack Mund of Purina assisting.
Pierce cites Texas tourism growth with 1967 out of state visitors totaling 20,684,000 spending 1.203 billion dollars. He argues touring activity boosts revenue beyond payroll figures and notes the regional impact of visits from within Texas. Representatives urged from service clubs and civic groups to spread the Clean Scene message statewide.
The Llano County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee co chairs James Grote and Bryant Ratliff oversee the invitation of 65 teams. Eugene Russell manages arrangements with a grading committee including Seidensticker, Renick, Montgomery, Leifeste, Grenwelge, Winkel, Pechacek, Dalhau, Moore, Stewart, Osbourn, Epperson, Settemeyer, McBride, Edwards, Miller, Wagner and Jones. Group leaders are Keese, Moseley, Cohen, Osbourn, Lang, Bauman, Rode, Lettemeyer, Rothmann, Rusche, Davis, Osbourn, Cassaday.
I am grateful to those who were thoughtful while I was a patient at Liano Memorial Hospital and since returning home. The world is a better place because of the kind doctors, staff, and friends. Words cannot express my thanks. Icky Alberson 18¢
Llano County probate notices announce Original Letters Testamentary granted to Mrs Fannie Nixon on March 12 1967. Creditors and those with claims against the estate must present them to Executrix at Nixon Feed Store 713 Bessemer Llano Texas or to Attorney Al Truex Prairie Mountain Route Llano Texas.
Mrs. Preston is nominated for District 4 THDA director by Prairie Mountain club and endorsed by Llano County group. She has long service in home demonstration, 4-H leadership, church activities, and community work and lives on a ranch 25 miles southwest of Llano with her husband.
Wanderer coverage notes a Junior Women's Culture Club event at the community center with husbands in playful, humorous costumes including a husband made to look as if he should stink. Lions Club pancakes attract a capacity crowd for their annual supper. Local fishing tales cite large catches around Lake Buchanan. Rumors surface of possible state income tax debates in the Texas capitol as budget debates continue.
Sunrise Beach Baptist Church hosts a Brotherhood Revival beginning March 24 with J William Mason helping coordinate. Churches from First Baptist Liano Marble Falls Kingsland Bertram Tow participate with each service led by a different group.
The Llano city will implement a new sales tax on April 1 and will mail information packets to businesses. The packets include a rate schedule card and a letter from the State Comptroller explaining the law. The piece questions tax fairness and suggests broadening the tax base.
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