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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
1
Llano County commissioners kept the 1975 tax rate at 1.30 while approving fund reallocations to bolster the general fund for potential salary increases and an expanded road paving program. Road and bridge refunds were retired, and the salary raise vote was postponed after hours of debate.
Audie Kean Boos an 8 year old Fredericksburg student died on arrival at Brackenridge Hospital after a two motorcycle and one car collision 10.4 miles south of Liane on State Highway 16 near Oxford Sunday. Injured were John H Murz 18 of Albert and Mrs Doris L Cates 19 of Liano. Services for Boos were held Tuesday in Fredericksburg with burial in City Cemetery. He was survived by his parents a sister two brothers and grandparents.
Winners of the Llano County March of Dimes Walkathon held Saturday April 19 were announced with 130 walkers from the courthouse to Prairie Mountain Road and lunch en route. Claude Rogers and Chris Montez won savings bonds. the top fundraiser prize awaits determination. Charles Bowen 10 was the youngest walker.
Kingsland post office invites applications for substitute postal carriers from May 2 through May 14. Successful applicants will be informed of exam details, with officials aiming to offer testing in Kingsland. Interested individuals should contact the Kingsland post office for an application.
Honor roll at AtLHS for the fifth six week period announces 55 students led by seniors with 19 honorees. Kathy Merkel tops senior grade at 97.80, Judy Butler leads juniors at 97.00, Larry Leifeste high among sophomores at 97.20, and Jana Blesing is top freshman at 95.75.
Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Stray visited Kenedy last week with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Willard Dearing and family.
Tow Volunteer Fire Department held a Saturday barbecue that fed about 2 200 people from noon to seven and raised around $10 000 with pledges expected to push total beyond that. Funds will support equipment purchases as Arden Drake reported. Judge Moore Johanson spoke at opening. Rob Brake played organ and Kirk Kennedy trombone as the flag was raised. About $600 came from the County Store booth as Miles Bragg led cooking and serving efforts by department members and the local community aid.
Liane High School students prepare for a busy May with multiple banquets and events. The Scholastic and Athletic Banquet features Bunny Martin the yo-yo champion in the elementary gym on May 7. FFA FHA barbecue is May 13 at City Park, followed by the Junior-Senior Banquet May 16.
A faith seminar will be held at the United Pentecostal Church on Friday Saturday and Sunday May 24 at 401 West Dallas Street Wayne Wallace of Nacogdoches will be the guest speaker Services begin at 730 p m each evening All are welcome to attend.
May calendar lists many local events from May Day celebrations and school transfers to rodeo queen nominations and club meetings in Kingsland Llano Burnet and surrounding areas. It notes deadlines, banquets, gatherings and community activities across May 1 to May 8 with contact lines for notes.
Denise Funke and Cheryl Miller named valedictorian and salutatorian for 1975 Llano High School class. William Buttery is top ranking boy, among the top ten with high grades. Commencement set for Tuesday May 27 with 82 candidates.
The Llano Community Chorus plans its first spring concert at 7 30 p m Sunday May 11 at First Baptist Church Rev Rodger Croker says directing will be Rev W A Triggs his wife will be pianist Mrs Don Barry will be soprano soloist The program includes Balm in Gilead I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked The Battle Hymn of the Republic and a bene diction hymn
The Liano girls track team placed second at the State Qualifiers Meet in De Leon and will compete at the state meet this weekend. Relays led by Griggs Baskin Swope Butler set a school record in the 440 and 880 with 50.8 and 1:47.6 times, while Rebecca Abbett and Patsy Chism posted top finishes in the 80 yard and discus respectively.
Llano High School ICT-VICA sent delegates to the state meet held April 24 to 27. Five Llano contestants placed with three earning first place prizes for projects by Clydean Coats Edwin Staats and Jimmy Smith. Additional winners include J.R. Scott second in auto mechanics and Larry Graham third in auto mechanics. Dannie Dale attended to complete his term as district treasurer. Mr and Mrs Geel Simpson returned from Ode l Albany visit with relatives and Will Galbreath won a youth rodeo event.
Llano County starts its ambulance service on May 1 with Waldrope ending calls. R L Adams named supervisor. assistants Tom Caraway Christopher Fannin Michael Williams. salaries funded by programs. Dispatch hub at Llano Memorial Hospital. two ambulances based in Llano and Kingsland.
Llano County to receive the State and National Bicentennial Flags in a 10 a.m. May 12 program at Llano High School Auditorium. A flag-raising outside will follow. Lowell Leberman of Austin to present the flag. Llano Boy Scout Troop to post colors. state and county officials invited. Details to be announced next week.
Castro won the final Llano Chamber of Commerce Trades Day jackpot drawing held Monday afternoon on the courthouse square. The final pot was 87 50 dollars with earlier pots at 57 50 dollars. Carl Tatach drew the winning ticket. merchants participating include Deck's Butane Donop Grocery JRB Grocery Cooperer's Pit Barbecue and Williams Grocery.
County Extension Agent John Kuykendall reports the first 1975 stewworm case in Lilano County near Enchanted Rock. He notes 29 statewide cases that day, 164 since January 1, with over half in the past week. Kuykendall urges ranchers to monitor stock and report suspected cases. fires will be dropped only where cases are confirmed.
Highland Lakes Republican Women will gather at Barrow Hall Kingsland at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 6 with speaker Polly Sowell chairwoman of the Texas Republican Party and longtime party activist. group formed last fall with members from Burnet and Llano counties.
The Llano High School Band under Ron Frederick will present a concert on the Llano courthouse square at 7 30 p m Thursday May 8 sponsored by the Llano Chamber of Commerce. A variety of musical selections will be performed and attendees are urged to bring a lawn chair for an outdoor evening.
Texas women launch a drive to fund two dialysis machines for the state. A garage sale is planned for Friday and Saturday May 23 at Mrs Flay Douglass’s home 1507 Wright Street to raise funds and solicit donations of household goods and clothing.
Mr and Mrs Koy W Rothmann spent Sunday in Austin visiting sister Myrtle Ruff and niece Sue who has returned from St Davids Hospital following surgery They also visited the Smitty Johnson home in the city
Earl Edwards was elected president of the Hill Country Livestock Raisers Association at the annual meeting and banquet held in the elementary school cafeteria. Kenneth Brandenberger was elected first vice president and John Harold Schuesster second vice president. Brad Bradley remains secretary-treasurer for now. New directors include Ezra Gook Hudson Fowler James Epperson Bill Swope Maryin Elliott Jack Love viv Hardin Marc Miller Leonard Grenwelge Gene Gammill Herman Rassener and Dr. Dan Hoerster. An inscribed plaque honored outgoing president Frosty Miller and Congressist Bob Krueger, who spoke with Dr. Adelein on German government and energy, land use, and beef cattle issues.
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