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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
4
The Llano News surveys top stories from May to spring into summer. It cites U S Supreme Court decisions guiding government power, forecasts rain for May, praises Llano Cowboys in the Hill Country League, and notes graduation plans, local campaigning, and relief-store trade dynamics.
In Missouri a state trooper detained two men after suspecting unlawful intent. Both claimed states of origin Texas and Oklahoma respectively, carrying pistols with rifles and various license plates. The incident raises questions about legality of the search and potential charges for weapons or plates, with the court’s actions uncertain.
The Texas Highway Department plans a $2,394,000 bridge over the Neches River between Orange and Port Arthur forming a Texas Louisiana road link. A Public Works loan and grant would finance it over 50 years with annual payments around $74,000 and the bridge would become free after repayment. The project includes rerouting Highway No. 87 for three miles to reach the bridge head and create an eastward continuous route into Louisiana with a vertical clearance of at least 140 feet and horizontal clearance of 400 feet for ocean-going vessels.
The War Department set minimum bridge dimensions to prevent hindrance of large vessels. W. E. Lea of Orange travels to Washington to negotiate the loan needed for the project.
A missionary program is scheduled at Mrs. Olim Hillman's on May 2 at 3:00 p.m. The program features a Year-Prayer theme, Month-Baptist world service topics, and leaders including Mrs. J. T. Hallford and Mrs. Gray Fowler. Other items include Bible study Come Ye Blessed, organizational notes for Evangelization, and a closing prayer for loyalty to the denomination.
Sixth and seventh grade geography classes toured San Antonio last Saturday with Principal L. D. Moore and Mrs. J. H. Baldwin and Mrs. John L. Watkins. They visited the Alamo the Pioneer Flour Mills and the Smithsonian Young Tower building, with lunch on the Guenther lawn and ice cream served.
The Llano News outlines a club trip to San Antonio with stops at the Buckhorn Curio Shop White Museum Breckenridge Park and the San Antonio Express Publishing Company tour. It lists excursion sponsors trip participants and thanks drivers and organizers. It also announces district and county clerk candidates with a long roll of names.
Rev and Mrs Wesley Prince announce the birth of daughter Thelma Avenue weighing eight pounds four ounces in Beaumont on April 23. The couple receive many congratulations from their Liana friends.
Notice announces Wilbur C. Treadwell optometrist will be in the hig Liano office Saturday May 12 for eye examinations and glasses fitting. Reported headaches and eyestrain are expected to be relieved by the visit.
The Loraine Beauty Shop offers an affordable permanent wave for $1.95 with caring service. Appointments encouraged and can be made by calling phone 185, with Leona Phillips as contact.
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