Inman Elected Llano Lions Club President for Year
Llano Lions Club elected Lester Inman as president to succeed Monroe Raesener at a Tuesday supper in the school cafeteria. New officers include Ruben Balko, R Y Derrick, George Pechacek, C M Nalis, Jack Talley, M C Dalhau, with Hudson Fowler and Matt Dees as directors. Carlos Ashley guest speaker praised Llano’s growth and quality of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Lions Club
Lester Inman
Monroe Raesener
Ruben Balko
R. Y. Derrick
George Pechacek
C. M. Nalis
Jack Talley
Find M. C. Dalhau
Hudson Fowler
Matt Dees
C. M. Nalls
Eugene Russell
Kari Smith
Lions Club
I. V. Derrick
Laimapasas Lions Club
Ford Clinger
Kerrville
Gram
Raymond Winkel
James Watson
Milton Underwood
Jeannette Leifeste
Billie Gale Clawson
Carlos Ashley
Llano
Texas
FFA Teams Qualify For State Judging Contests At A and M
Llano FFA meats judging team led by coach Gene Russell earned a state berth after placing fourth in the San Antonio area. Members Billy Marve Reager Cleburn Simon and Clifford Beasley will compete at Texas A and M. Livestock judging team Franklin Reager Bobby Cohen and John Thomas Moseley also qualified for the April 12 state event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Chapter
PRA
Texas A & M
Gene Russell
Llano Ffa
Billy Marve Reager
Frank Reager
Cleburn Simon
Clarence Simon
Clifford Beasley
M. C. Beasley
Kassel Moseley
FFA
Liano
Farmers Sign Average Agreements
Twenty one Llano county farmers signed for a one year cotton acreage program covering 325.1 acres with payments totaling 7289 dollars. Twenty two contracts were signed for the five year conservation reserve program totaling 1070.4 acres with annual payments of 8527 dollars. Of the twenty two signers, nine signed in 1958 for 354 acres. The government will pay 90 percent of the cost of establishing permanent cover on reserve land entered in the five year program. April 14 was the deadline for signing in the soil bank programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
Soil Bank
Hiway Construction Contract Awarded in Llano County
A San Antonio firm won the 11.763 mile State Highway 16 project in Llano County with the low bid of 218 999.46. The work includes widening bridges reconditioning base and surface treatment from SH 7L at Llano to seven miles south, estimated at 100 working days. J Bluetent district highway engineer advised the project oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
San Antonio
Austin
State Highway Commission
Schwope, Inc
Liana
J. Bluetetn
J. P. Chaney
Burnet
Car Mishap Injures Smoky Kuykendall in Mountain Region
Smoky Kuykendall of Vidley Spring was injured last Wednesday night when his 58 Chevrolet veered off Highway in the Dell Mountains region after leaving Fredericksburg. He slept at the wheel and struck a tree, with the crash demolishing the car. He was found about 1:30 a.m. by George Amthor of San Biba and treated at Liana Memorial hospital for rib injuries scratches and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tSmoky Kuykendall
Vidley Spring
Dell Mountains
Fredericksburg
Kuykendall
George Amthor
San Biba
Ane
Liana Memorial Hospital
Llano County Sees Wide Weather Shifts as Spring Planting Advances
April brings sun and showers with a high of 96 last week then 65 today. Llano County farmers prepare land for spring, with Sudan as the leading forage crop and cane, stock peas, and oats and barley looking strong. Corn is in the ground and up, cotton minimal, peanuts not yet planted, with corn and oats prospects noted for May planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Llano County
Amsler
Ilano County
Sudan
Llano County Receives TEA Accreditation Report
The Llano Independent School District received a TEA accreditation review noting overall satisfaction with the program but listing deficiencies. Report cites funding limits and suggests improvements through organization and in service training. The team led by Dr. Emmitt Smith and Scott Russell outlines building conditions, renovations, and equipment gaps across campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. M. Nalls
Llano
Texas Education Agency
Nalls
Emmitt Smith
Scott Russell
Liano Independent School District
Cheer Leaders Elected at Liano High for 58-59
Jackie Ligon named head cheer leader at Liano High School for 1958 59. Others chosen include Sylvia Hohmann senior Lynda Pehl junior Linda Williams sophomore and Karylon Hallmark freshman with aides Judy Halliburton Shirley Hopson and Suiana Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Ligon
Liano High School
Sylvia Hohmann
Lynda Pehl
Linda Wiliams
Karylon Hallmark
Judy Halliburton
Shirley Hopson
Suiana Smith
Dreep Smith
Mary Jean Fry
Helen Feuge
Wynona Behrns
Kay Boda
Joan Kassell
James Moore Elected Llano High School Principal
James Moore, previously Llano High School head coach, is elected principal succeeding Ro oat Cogburn who resigns at term end. Superintendent Nalls praises Moore as a capable educator and administrator. Moore, UH graduate, will study for a master’s in school administration this summer. Mrs. Moore has taught in Llano Elementary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Llano
Cogburn
Com. Nalls
More
University of Houston
Moore
Llana
Llano trip highlights ACC art class sketches
Abilene Christ College professor Miss Tittle led a group of advanced art students from Abilene to Llano County for a three day study of water, landscape, and architecture. They sketched near Buchanan Dam on the water and in Llano at the Southern Hotel and courthouse square, praising Llano’s scenic beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhanita
Abilene Christing College
Abilene
Texas
Lite County
Buchanan Dam
Stitlerta Senrryne
Hill and Dale
Llano
Church of Christ
Court House Square
Southern
Lang County
Lana County
Miss Tittle
Ka Shaffer
Susan Nesmith
Dikie Vinsay
Janice Beauchamp
Melba Prown
Nadence Steele
Loretta Pugh
Joan Ganister
al Purdon
Janica Poreter
Harbara Pratt
Karol Potter
Mary Slernberg
Registered Swine Breeders Organize in Llano County
A Llano County Registered Swine Breeders Association formed with Norman Grenwelee of Castell elected first president. Charles Moss as vice president and James Moperson as secretary treasurer lead the new body which approved its constitution and by-laws and plans a charter. The group aims to sponsor the second annual Llano County club pig sale on October 4 with bonafide 4H and RES club members invited as principal members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County Registered Swine Breeders Association
Norman Grenwelee
Castell
Charles Moss
James Moperson
I. B., Amster
Raymond Winkel
Liane County Club
Bonafide Bbl
RES Club Rieerntieally Jain
Pihier
Albey
Pwine
Jim Blanding Named Lieutenant Colonel in Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Jim Blanding was ratified for advancement this week. Major James B. Blanding, born in Sumter and a Clemson A&M College alumnus, served in the Air Corps since 1948 and was recalled as a major before retirement on disability in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Blanding
United States Air Forcs
Janena Vue Manding
Clemson A & M College
Clemson
Air Corps
Lods
Hill Country Livestock Raisers Plan Saturday Meeting
The Til Country Livestock Association outlines plans for its annual membership meeting in the school cafeteria Saturday at 7 30 p m A barbecue will follow Directors praise Special Ranger Elmer Castellan for livestock protection and emphasize youth involvement and future livestock operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country
Til Country Livestock Association
Bors
Elmer Castellan
Elven Tavestocd
Tomoorrow
Hil County Iavestork Life Association
Olney Wallis and JoAnna McDougall Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Olney Wallis named valedictorian at Olney High School with JoAnna McDougall as salutatorian. Wallis active in Student Council National Honor Society and sports. McDougall involved in Student Council MHA cheerleading and Mountaineer staff. both are recognized for multiple activities and honors.
Three Seniors Sign Letters of Intent at Llano Wiel
Three Llano Wiel School seniors signed letters of intent to attend Southwest Conference colleges for football scholarships. Don Ray Hopson bound for Baylor University and George Prager for Texas Tech. Walter Lavon already signed earlier. Hay Hopson and George Fraser are also noted as four year lettermen with strong all state selections and district honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Wiel
Don Ray Hopson
Baylor University
George Prager
Texas Tech Ato Lubbork
Walter Lavon
Houston
Einstatt
Pexas
Ute Han
Joan Hay
George Fraser
George A. Fraser
Hin
Texas
Cancer Fund Drive Set For Friday In Llano County
Llano County cancer fund drive is scheduled for Friday May 2 with volunteers in downtown and residential areas and rural communities contacting residents. Co chairs include Slane County ser View representative Miltun Mayer and Mrs T J Watkins. The drive aims to exceed last year’s goal by about one third as cancer research advances. Contributions can be sent to Rey Mayer at P O Boxs va Llhan.
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Llano County
Ftey
Miltun Dd. Mayer
T J Watkins
Slane County
Ser. View
Tey. Mayer Aid. C
Rey. Mayer
P.O. Boxs
Lhann
Liana Volunteer Fire Department Plans May Meeting
Liana Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual officer election on Tuesday night May 13. President Meb Rickarson leads the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liana Volunteer Fire Department
Meb Rickarson
Eddie Farris Named to A&M Rodeo Team for May Event
Eddie Farris son of Mr and Mrs Terrell Farris of Liana will join Texas A and M rodeo team for the May rodeo at Aggie Rodeo Arena the ninth annual National Intercollegiate Student Association meet Team stands second in the Southern Region of NIRA Farris will also serve as one of three clowns and has professional clowning experience The meet features eight events plus a cutting horse contest with teams from 16 Southern Legion schools and events in bronc riding bull riding steer wrestling roping ribbon roping barrel racing and tieing for girls and a 45 pound bull included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elddie Farris
Terrell Farris
Liana
Texas A & M Rodeo
A & M Rodeo Club
Aggie Rodeo
Aggie
Farris
Iegion
NIKA
1958 Rodeo Queens Told
Three Llano area high school girls named 1958 Liang Rodeo Queens for a Day. Frances Strayhorn will represent the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Jeanetta Leifeste represents the Lions Club, and Jane Nixon represents the Llano Junior Chamber of Commerce. Jackie Ligon serves as hostess for the queens. The rodeo parade will be Thursday afternoon June 5, with the Junior Chamber selling tickets under Sam Rabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idang
Liang
Frances Stayhorn
LeeRcy Strayhorn
Liano
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Jeanetta Leifeste
Randolph Leifiste
Castell
Lions Club
Jane Low Nixon
Reuben Nixon
Valley Spring
Liano Junior Chamber of Com. Jackie Ligon
Liano Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sam Rabb
Rodeo Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ster Inman
Hiway Construction
Smoky Kuykendall
Bund
Renair
ACC
Jim Blanding
Olney Wallis
Liane High School
JoAnna McDougall
Ro. Cogburn
Olney
Ile
Ifa
Muunjitaineer
Hen Wallis
JoAnn McDouglall
A. C. McDougall
MHA
Treasuer
Pep Synad
Ris
JoAnn
Buaz
Mountaineer
Foann McDougall
J.P. Dodgen
L. P. Amsler
J. P
John Dodgen
Zato
Eddie Farris
A&m Rodeo
Nira
Rodeo Queens
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