Llano 4-H Wins Central Texas Livestock Judging Contest
Llano 4-H team coached by John Kuykendall scored 1917 of 2100 to win the Central Texas Livestock Judging Contest at the Llano Community Center. Individual high scores included Charlie Bierschwale 654 and Chris Holly 653. San Saba 4H led sheep judging while Fredericksburg FFA topped swine.
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Llano
Central Texas
Lano Community Center
Fredericksburg Ffa
Joe Tatum
Charles Bierschwale
Ira Lee
Ronnie Ottmers
Lester Meier
Mason Ffa
Charlie Grosse
Bobby Zesch
Gary Cooper
Johnny Schuessler
J. Lee Marek
Burnet Ffa
Mason
Chris Holly
Jim Ward
Joey Cox
Mike Mallet
Ronnie Patterson
Charlie Bierschwale
Ginger Epperson
San Saba
David Norman
Mar
Friends of Library Elect Mrs Hardin President
Mrs Alex Hardin was elected president of the Friends of the Llano County Library succeeding Mrs Carlos Ashley Sr Other officers include Charles Moss as vice president and Mrs Matt Dees Jr as secretary treasurer The group launches its 1968 membership drive asking county residents to join Dues are 1 per person or 5 per family payable at the Library or to Mrs Hardin Past projects include buying steel book shelves upgrading lighting and furnishings and aiding the Kingstand branch library.
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Alex Hardin
Friends
Liano County
Carlos Ashley
Charles Moss
Matt Dees, Jr
Llano County
Kingstand
Hardin
Wilburn Robinson III In Critical Condition At Brackenridge
Wilburn Robinson III is seriously ill in Brackenridge Hospital Austin. He is listed in room 527 as his family stays by his side.
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Wilburn Robinson
Brackenridge Hospital
Austin
Llano City to Implement 3 Percent Sales Tax
Llano voters approved a city sales tax, effective April 1, raising the total from 2 percent state tax to 3 percent. The tax will begin at 17 cents and will generate about $15,000 annually for city services. Exemptions remain, and tax forms for merchants stay unchanged as officials cite broad participation. Many Texas cities plan similar measures in 1968.
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Llano
Texas
Barnes Discusses Tourism in Texas
A large delegation of Llano residents attended the Highland Lakes Tourist Association meeting as Speaker Ben Barnes spoke on Texas tourism. Woody McCasland received a plaque for his service, and Bill Needham reported on the Clean Scene drive to attract visitors for HemisFair and other events. Barnes outlined Texas tourism growth and future potential. The next meeting site is to be announced.
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Llano
Highland Lakes Tourist Association
House of Representatives
Ben
Barnes
Texas
New Highlander Inn
Barnet
Kilt Club
Woody McCasland
Association
M. C. Pa'chan
The
Tourist Association
Highland Lakes
HemisFair
McCasland
M. C. Calchal
Liano News
Llano Students to Enter UIL Contests at Coleman
Thirty Llano High School students will compete in District 7 literary contests mostly at Coleman on Saturday March 30. The group includes ready writing, one act play, spelling, typing, shorthand and various speech events with coaches listed. Llano previously won the 1967 district trophy and overall contest trophy after all events.
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Liano High School
Coleman
Ballinger
Llano
Britt Bilberry
Matt Nelson
Carolyn Wessels
Jimmy Roberson
Mary McCall
David Russell
Danny Sawyer
Floyd Phillips
Stephen Dansby
Terry Lewis
Bill Fowler
Floyd Berry
Jane Fowler
Brenda Brown
Larry Grote
Roberta Juex
Ross Bauman
Beverly Kincheloe
Gregory Halmark
Karen Walker
Judy Wilson
Sara Nell Sogebiel
Alan Truex
Judy Feuge
Debbie McCarty
Barbara Lang
Mat Nelson
Mary Ann Reith
Pat Stumfell
Eileen Tumlinson
Beatrice Najar
Milda Rothmann
Llano High Scho
Tigerama Contest Winners Named at Inman's Humble Station
Terry Wootan son of Mr and Mrs M J Wootan won an RCA color television set in the Tigerama contest underway at Inmans Humble Station. Other winners since March 1 include Virginia Sherry and Jimmy Dekler who each won a shaver.
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Terry Wootan
M. J. Wootan
RCA
Inman
Humble Station
Virginia Sherry
Jimmy Deckler
Bluebonnet Trail Offers Sights Around Llano County
Tourists along the Bluebonnet Trail will also view Highland Lakes, Enchanted Rock country, and Pack Saddle Mountaineer scenery. Highlights include the Highland Lakes Art Show at LCRA Observation Point, an Llano Art Association exhibit, and a Llano Uplift Rock and Mineral display. Historical markers cover Confederate Salt Mine, Fisher Miller Land Grant, granite industry, first white explorers, and German colonizers. Llano’s courthouse and Howclayed Stage Stop are noted, along with Ann Bite Hall’s Dutch Mountain and Pecan Creek ranches. The Highland Lakes Four Ball Golf Tournament is set for April 21 at the Lake Course.
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Highland Lakes
LCRA
Ake Buchanan
Buchanan Dam
Fisher-Miller
West
Texas
Lilano
Honey Creek
Llano
Castell
Ann Bite
Ing
Dutch Mountain
Enchanted Rock
Pecan Creek
the Lake Golf Course
Calendar of events and meetings for late March and early April
Calendar items list Thursday March 28 Methodist banquet for LHS seniors at the Methodist Church 7 30 p m Friday March 29 Boy Scouts overnight camp-out Saturday March 30 Llano hosts 4 H District Council 4 H Adult Leaders meeting Randolph Relays UIL Literary Contests District Coleman Sunday March 31 Christian Commitment Week begins services at Community Center Monday April 1 City Sales Tax takes effect Vehicles require 1968 license plates World War I Veterans meet 6 30 p m at Community Center Tuesday April 2 Highland Lakes A M Mothers Club at Highlander Inn Burnet 7 p m District tennis matches Mason Tax approval meeting school cafeteria 7 30 p m Wednesday April 3 Liano PTA meeting LHS auditorium 3 48 p m Home Demonstration Council meeting April 4 summary line reads Wossen s aure.
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LHS
Methodist Church
Llano
Randolph
Coleman
Highland Lakes A&m Mothers’ Club
Highlander Inn
Burnet
Mason Tax
Silay Plans Week of Christian Commitment in Llano
Rev Koenig announces a Week of Christian Commitment in Llano at the County Community Center despite adverse weather. Dr George Baker will speak, Lynn Gerrett will direct music, and four college singing groups will entertain after worship services across four evenings. Everyone in Llano County is invited.
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Llano
Cnn
Ia ‘County
Hfing Vin Koenig
Llano County
George Baker
McCreless
Perkins
Commitment Week Youth Programs Set
A series of four meetings for youth as part of Christian Commitment Week runs March 31 to April 5 after worship services. Groups include the March On Brothers from Oblate College San Antonio, The Bulls frogs from Texas Lutheran College, Ed Markham of Howard Payne College, and The Tialismen from McMurry College Abilene.
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Listio
Charles Moss
Oblate College
San Antonio
Texas
Texas Lutheran College
Abilene
Six Flags Over
Georgia
March Ends With Changeable Weather Across The Week
A volatile week featured low clouds with rain, gusty winds, and sunny spells. Temperatures fluctuated from near 75 degrees to a chilly 30, with rainfall totaling 4.10 inches at Liano station.
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Liano
Rhodes to Outline School Needs at PTA Meeting
Supt. Rhodes will present the district’s needs at the Liano PTA meeting in the high school auditorium at 3 45 p m on Wednesday April 4. Glen Rheiles will discuss Past Present and Future Needs and some Liano students will enter the District 7 Interscholastic League Literary Contest with first grade entertainment.
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Swit
Glen Rheiles
Liano Parent-Teacher Association
Liano
School Tax Appraisal Discussion Scheduled
The Liano County Farm Bureau will sponsor an open meeting at the Sohow Cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. School tax appraisal company representatives have been asked to explain how their appraisal work is carried out and how new assessments are reached.
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Liano County Farm Bureau
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Liano Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Russell
James Grote
Bryant Ratliff
Friends of Library
Wilburn Robinson,iii
Tigerama
Lane Livestock
Wodnewey
Liano Pta
Wossen
Aure
Supt. Rhodes
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