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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

5

Llano Chamber Banquet Honors Retiring President

The Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet to honor the retiring president and elect a new executive for the coming year. The piece urges an alert, cooperative citizenship to grow prosperity through livestock, mineral resources, and recreational facilities, highlighting the granite industry and a new Livestock Improvement Association.

Switzerland Mexico Liano Liano County Livestock Improvement Association Chamber of Commerce

Pioneer Railroad Man Dies at 83 in Llano County

Andrew Joyner Anglin a Libino county resident for 88 years died at age 83. Born March 22 1856 near Macon Georgia he moved to Texas at 21 working on the Texas Mexican border then with International and Great Northern later the Southern Pacific. Funeral at Llano Methodist Church followed by interment Shine cemetery. Survived by wife Hixie Caroline Burton seven children seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Andrew Joyner Anglin Libino County Llano Mr. Anglin Macon Georgia Texas LaSalle County International Great Northern Southern Pacific Lolano Anglin Hixie Caroline Burton Genziles Hugh @. Hill Chilton Henry Broaddus Dallas Gayle Massey Sanderson R. Fishbeck Alva Anglin Austin

Burnet County Beer Vote Falls Short by 196

In Burnet county, the 4 percent beer sale proposition failed by 196 votes. Unofficial totals show 790 for beer and 586 against across the county, with only three precincts statewide voting for beer and one commissioner's precinct voting for beer. It marks Burnet’s fifth prohibition-era election since repeal, with earlier results dating back to March 8, 1934.

Burnet County Couunty Burnet Toby Shovel Mountain Norris School House Narnia Lake Victor

Llano County Eyes Growth From Mineral and Recreation Resources

The article notes mineral resources explored by major mining companies in Llano County and suggests expanding year round recreational uses. It argues these resources could form a solid foundation for a proactive chamber of commerce to attract new business and share profits locally.

State Highway Department Chamber of Commerce Llano County

Kingsland Doctor Dr. William I Moore Dies After Illness

Funeral services for Dr. William Isaac Moore, a pioneer resident of Lugo county, were held in Kingsland after a two day illness. Born November 1856 in New Jersey, he moved to the area about 40 years ago and married Fannie Louise Foster in 1891. Surviving children include W. W. Moore, Mrs. O. E. Fluitt, and Mrs. &. B. Haile, plus eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The service was conducted by Rev. Theo Cox with burial at Kingsland Cemetery.

Kingssland William Isaac Moore Lugo County St. David's Hospital Austin Moore New Jersey Liano County Fannie Louise Foster W. W. Moore Oakland California O. E. Fluitt Sam Francisco B. Haile Kingsland Theo Cox Burnet and Bertram Kiasslund M@emetery Ov Wr Austin Funeral Director M. ©. Barnett Worth Guin Burton Wiley Stacy Miller John Goble Sherman Log

Llano in Ten County District for Better Cancer Control

Austin organized a ten county district of the Women’s Field Army for the Control of Cancer. Mrs. Volney Taylor announced the formation covering Travis to Blanco. The April education and membership drive was outlined by attendees including county captains and Austin women. Local visitors and Darnall family were noted.

Llano Austin Women's Field Army Volney Taylor Browsville Travis Lee Bastrop Gillespie Burnet Liane Hays Caldwell Williamson Blanco Field Army Texas Taylor R. K. Dunbar Houghton Brownlee Rogers Kelley Coleman Conk Marvin Hall City Federation of Women’s Clubs of John R. Martin Georgetown Williamson County M. W. Russell D. C. Gooper Marvin B. Colbert Granger A. A. Ross, Jr Lockhart Caldwell County E. B. Coopwood Mae Glossoway A. A. George Elgin Bastrop County

County taxes rise as four years of wet districts oppose

The county has spent about 3000 dollars across five elections and 1800 dollars in the past year for three elections. The Bulletin argues that with a full vote, the county would still favor prohibition, a stance unchanged since whiskey was voted out on August 22, 1901, likely persisting until old-timers pass on.

Thieves Learn Haste Leads to Wreck Near River

Two automobile thieves stole a 1933 V eight Tudor from in front of Battery hardware store. They sped north on Highway 81, lost control near the Catholic church on the river, the car overturned, and both thieves escaped injury in the darkness.

Andrew Leifeste Thieve Mr. Leifeste Battery Hardware

Chamber of Commerce Banquet Promises Bright Evening

Two fishing law complaints were filed this week against Aubrey Harned in Justice of the Peace J. B. Mayes court by Game Warden D. W. Williams. One charge alleges fishing out of season and a second alleges possession of an unlawful number of fish. Trial set for next Monday.

Aubrey Harned Court of Justice of the Peace J. B. Mayes D. W. Williams

Boy Scouts Attend Austin Conference Dinner

Fay Llano Boy Scouts and an adult contingent travel to Austin for the Capitol Area council meeting of the Boy Scouts of America. Walley W Head president will be the principal speaker at the concluding dinner with an expected attendance of 650.

Fay Llano Austin Capitol Area Boy Scouts of America Walley W. Head National Cruneidl Boy Scouts At America Billie Lee Hazel Wouds Lois Pryor Wallace Hazelwood

Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Reported in San Antonio

The Federal State Market News Service notes salable receipts around 600 with market activity about steady from Monday. Cattle mixed with lean calves and steers showing price strength, but packing hogs and pigs softer. hogs mostly 6 to 7 dollars, varied weights. Sheep, goats, and yearlings mixed with few holdovers. prices shown across multiple weight ranges and stocker activity. overall market conditions tepid with some gains in cows and calves.

San Antonio Tex

Great Virgil Circus to Visit Llano High Auditorium

The Great Virgil illusionist and troupe announce a magic show at the Llano High School auditorium on Saturday night March 25. Promising nine rapid mysteries per performance, the act features birds, fire and water tricks, Chinatown After Dark, the Dissolving of the Bodies, and other sensational feats.

Virgil Merry Miracle Workers Llano High Schol Chinatown Satan

Llano Couple Wed in San Antonio Quiet Ceremony

Mrs Dorothy Hasse nee Todd became the bride of Marvin Pinky Elliott in a quiet San Antonio ceremony held at Dr P B Hill’s home The pastor was away and another Presbyterian minister officiated The couple returned to Llano after a brief honeymoon Also noted are visits of Charlie and Jewel Tomme to Pear Valley and attendance at the State Singing Convention in Bangs Texas with an estimated crowd over three thousand.

Dorothy Hasse Todd Marvin Pinky) Elliott San Antonio P. B. Hill First Presbyterian Church of Charlie Jewel Tomme Pear Valley Bangs Texas

The Great Virgil Brings Magic to Llano High School Auditorium

The Great Virgil performs in Llano on March 25 at the high school auditorium. Julie, famed for revealing hidden powers, will appear in a mystic seance act. Lions Club sponsors the show with part of the proceeds benefiting the milk fund.

Virgil Julie Far East Llano Liano Lions Club

Dean Speck To Deliver Principal Address

The Llano Chamber of Commerce holds its fifteenth annual banquet and president election at 7 30 PM Thursday in Hotel Llano basement. Dean H E Speck of Southwest State Teachers College San Marcos will deliver the principal address. Speck, Llano County native, has led Abilene Christian College and later San Marcos college. The event features toastmaster Mr Benefield, musical moments, and election of the new president after a formal program. Tickets limited to 125 and sold to applicants in order of request.

Llano Lone Grove University of Texas University At Denver Colorado Abilene Christian College den of the College San Marros Vern Speck Texas Tor Te Ue de M. Dg Denedield Wink Brady Chamber of Commerce J. V. Nobles Church of Christ L. I. Benarden Wilburn Owlman H. Buttery Chamber of Commerce Benefield Lutheran Church Llano County

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the News Corral Llano Chamber of Commerce Lve Chamber of Commerce Methodist Church J. €. Jones Shine The Home Furniture Company A. T. Cranwelge Dan Hackworth Fred Lange Donald Bruhl Elmo Littlepage W. T. Atchison Burnet Bulletin Lee Black Louis Nix George Powell Lloyd Myers Marjorie Carl Rayford McWilliams Greenwod Charles Milton Darnall Ona Darnall BOY Scouts S. A. Livestock India Dean Speck PTA Brady Parent Teacher Association Parent-Teacher Association Walter J. Ligon L. Z. Schrank W. W. Hurt D. R. Keyser John C. Buttery W. B. Collins Miles Buttery J. A. Mayes H. T. Harrison Sam Johnson 8See. Chesnut Menynae Thomas Carr Il Paso D. L. Car Morton Hardison
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