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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

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Llano May Term Jury List Set For District Court

The May term of district court in Llano convenes Monday May 18. Grand jury assembles May 16 at 10 a.m. First week petit jurors report May 17 at 9 a.m. Second week jurors report May 23 at 9 a.m. Names listed for grand and two petit jury groups.

Llano J. H. Atchison M. C. Wilkes W.R. Orr Ed. Crownover J. W. Bauer John Johanson M. V. Hereford J. F. Reager E. Turbiviile D. P. Smith Gordon Mayes F. H. Westerman A. .O- Dees J. R. Jones Ea. Miller J . Petit Jury District Court Room M. B. Sullivan J. B. Walton Ed. Rusche M. B. Bales Petit Jury J. A. Bird J. H. Long W. C. Fleming R. H. Hargrove L. D. Fleming Jim Kimbrough Geo. C. Beakley J. P. Arckiett E. C Ben Duncan Tom Herridge Willie Birk Aug, Otto Sam Cates W. R. Beesley Ed Durst W.’F. Willborn Jim Phillips W. J. Berryman J. C. Cates Mike Houston Frank Owens J. A. Herridge J. Casner

Seniors Entertained by PTA on Last Friday Night

The annual garden party for the senior class, hosted by the Siano P T A at Mrs. Franklin C Butterys home, featured silver and blue colors, floral arrangements, and music by the Llano high school orchestra directed by Mr. Sau er. Guests enjoyed games, refreshments, and honors for the 1927 class including Severa Virginia Tod and others.

Parent-Teachers’ Association Siano P. T. A Franklin C. Buttery Llano High School Mr. Sauer D. B Keyser Miss Cobb Severa—Virginia Tod Louisa Weber Quring Mary Louise Peacock Otis Rowrie Robinson Myrtle Dalhau Thelma Medlock Lois Stephens

Fredonia School to Host Friday Recital by Mrs Slaughter Pupils

The pupils of Mrs W K Slaughter present a program at the Fre donia school auditorium Friday night May 6 featuring many popular selections and offering an evening of special entertainment for attendees.

Fredonia School W. K. Slaughter Fredonia

Free Musical Concert At Local High School

A free concert at the high school auditorium on Monday night May 9 features the High School Glee Club Orchestra Band and the Chamber of Commerce Band along with town talent. Musical director Mr. Sauer has prepared a varied program expected to entertain and showcase youth progress in music starting at eight o clock.

Glee Club Chamber of Commerce Sauer Liano Llano ‘Chamber of Commerce Moore State Bank

Llano Chamber of Commerce Sends Congratulations to Captain Baker

A telegram signed by W. J. Moore, Llano Chamber of Commerce president, congratulates Captain Ira C. Baker aboard the Pan American Good Will Flight. Hak er, Llano native, commanded a ship as the tour covered many countries and ended with a landing in Washington, D. C. last Saturday.

W. J. Moore Llano

Morrison Restaurant Undergoing Notable Improvements

Improvements on Bridge street include a new drive in gas station for L. C. Brown while the Morrison Restaurant is remodeled. The eatery on the street has a new awning, repainted interior, and other updates enhancing its appearance.

Bridge Street L. C. Brown Morrison Restaurant

Music Study Club to Present Program Friday May 6

The Music Study Club observes National Music Week with a free program in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening May 6. Opening talk by Mrs. J. R. Cone follows a sequence of piano solos and vocal items performed by Mrs. Alice Gallman, Mrs. Ella Opp, Mrs. W. W. Watkins, and others. a chorus piece and several more piano solos complete the program.

J. R. Cone Estabrookes Alice Gallman Mac Dowally Ella Opp Chopin W. W. Watkins Verdi Seth Iauedalice Miliger Und Raberapure Collirhoe Chaminade Chas. Milliger Schubert- Taussig A. C. Bowman Lawrence G. L. Gray Robensburg Tarrence

Death of Mrs. Clara Templeton in Llano

Mrs. Clara Cornelia Templeton died at 2:30 pm in Llano at her brother G M Townsend home after an eighteen month illness. Born August 21 1893 she was 33. She married Fred A Templeton June 8 1924 and had one child that died in infancy. A lifelong Methodist and Sunday school worker, she lived most of her life in Texas teaching in Williamson County for ten years and ten more in this county. Survived by husband mother and three Townsend brothers etc. Funeral in Lone Grove conducted by Rev J J Mason and Rev Alvin Johnson with large gathering.

Clara Cornelia . Templeton F. A. Templeton Llano G. M. Townsend Templeton Liano Fred A. Templeton Williamson County Jarrell Texas Methodist Church C. A. Townsend C. E J. G. Townsend Lone Grove Lione J. J. Mason Alvin Johnson

Southern Pacific Awards Five Club Boy Trip Grants

H M Madison agricultural agent for the Southern Pacific announces five free trips will be offered to Club Boys from counties served by the railway to attend the Farmers Short Course at A and M College this summer. Selection will be based on proficiency in club work and project records. About fifty club members are involved this year in Llano and surrounding counties.

Southern Pacific H. M. Madison Southern Pacific Lines A. and M. College Llano County Club Robinson Southern Pacific Railway

Patterson Couple Visit Llano Texas Fishing Narrow River Scene

Homer Patterson and his wife from Washington D C arrived in Llans AD hanly near WoTB to visit Mrs Patterson’s mother Mrs N C Wilson also known as Ruth Wilson before marriage This is their first Texas visit and they enjoy fishing on the local river Mrs Etta B Harris returned from Austin after attending the West Texas Missionary Society annual meeting and visiting her son Marvin a student at A and M College

Homer Patterson Washington, D. C Llans AD Hanly Wotb Sting Amo Etta B. Harris Austin West Texas the Missionary Society Magvin A. and M. College

Death of W. Baugh Noted Local Honorary Leader Passes

Charles W. Baugh a leading Liano County figure died at his eastern county home on Tuesday. Burial occurred Wednesday at Honey Creek cemetery with Rev. P. M. Murphy officiating. Born August 17 1858 in east Texas he spent many years in the county where he was well known. A fuller obituary will appear next week.

Charles W. Baugh Liano County Honey Creek P. M. Murphy Mr. Baugh East Texas

Extra good picture week at piano opera house

Coming week at the piano opera house offers Pathe News Cats and Metro Goldwyns Up Stage with Norma Shearer and Oscar Shaw on May 5 6. May 7 features Pathe News Cats Winnie Winkle First Nationals Overland Stage with Ken Maynard. May 9 10 showcases a Paramount rollicking comedy drama with Richard Dix Betty Bronson. May 12 13 shows Doris Kenyon Warner Baxter in Mistakes. May 14 presents Pathe News Cats Sawdust Baby Western Dangerous Coward. Shows start at 8 15 admission 10 and 25 cents.

Piano Opera House Pathe News Cats Metro-Goldwyn Norma Shearer Oscar Shaw Winnie Winkle First National Overland Stage Ken Maynard Richard Dix Betty Bronson Pathe News and Data Doris Kenyon Warner Baxter Pathe News and Cats Fred Thompson Dangerous Coward

Town and Around Tow Valley News Highlights

Misa Marie Hereford visited friends in Wally Springs last weekend. Rev Hahn filled his regular Baptist church appointment. M V Hereford M H Nobles and T W Tumlingen elected school trustees. Chester Pfeiffer from Bastrop plans to live with his father J R Pfeiffer. Mildred Farris of Llano visited home folks. J W Lytton drove a Maxwell from Llano. J R Pfeiffer reported eighty six pounds of yellow cats after two nights fishing. Fish taken to Bastrop and Fort Worth. Dave Walters returned from Austin trip. Turkeys attract interest. some report good luck. One lady hatched sixteen turkeys from fifteen eggs. Wilma Walters visiting Austin. W S Farris family spent Sunday in Barnet. Young people enjoyed ice cream at the Hallmark home. Two cars collided near town. one driver seriously hurt. Jim Paynt and Cowan returned from West Texas trip. RF Hallmark left Monday for various Texas points on business. Mr and Mrs J J Peacock and Mrs J G Peacock did not go to Lampasas this week.

Misa Marie Hereford Wally Spring Rev. Hahn M. V. Hereford M. H. Nobles T. W. Tumlingen Chester Pfeiffer Bastrop J. R. Pfeiffer Mildred Farris Llano J. W. Lyton Fort Worth Dave Walters Austin Wilma Walters W. S. Farris Barnet Peaple DL. A. Hallmark Jim Paynt Cowan West Texas RF. L

Milton Shirley Visits Llano From Breckenridge

Milton Shirley now connected with the Breckenridge paper arrived in Llano Monday for a short visit at his parents Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Shirley. He reports the Breckenridge area as prosperous.

Milton Shirley Breckenridge Llano E. D. Shirley

Buttery Hosts Quiet 42 Club Afternoon

Mrs. Buttery entertained on her east porch with two tables due to members traveling. After eight games a salad and tea course was served to Mesdames E. J. Dalrymple, Frank Rothmann, W. J. Saunders, Bo W. Torrence, J. L. Hurt, W. J. Moore, W. Y. Fowler and Geo. M. Watkina.

Avidin Ferkela Adek Eve Ms Buttery Hoseess

Hereford Family Visits Liano During Southwestern Work

H. H. Hereford and family stayed briefly in Liano Monday visiting Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Barnett. They were en route to George Town from San Angelo where Prof. Hereford worked in the interest of Southwestern University.

H. H. Hereford Liano V. J. Barnett Georgetors San Angelo Prof. Hereford Southwestern University

Llano Considers Building A New Hotel At Last

Llano businessmen and the chamber of commerce discussed a hotel to boost tourism and summer visitors. San Saba has published hotel plans with costs around 94500 dollars, while Llano may attract $10000 in stock from locals and invite hotel firms to invest. Enthusiasm grows for a modern, large hostelry to accommodate travelers and summer guests.

San Saba Liang Shino Southern Pacific Jines Liano Chamber of Commerce Llano Blue Sprints Blue Bonnet Company

Thursday Bridge Club Honors Mrs Gray With Prize Game

Mrs G L Gray hosted the Thursday Bridge Club last week with lively play and prize winning results. L Brown took a top prize while Dr Tom Moore benefited from the cut. refreshments followed for Mesdames Avery Brown Daniel Fowler Inks Moss Moore Qualls Robinson Vance Wallace W H Wallace and L L Rogers of Bonham.

G. L. Gray Brown Tom Moore Avery Daniel Fowler Nks Moss Moore Qualls Robinson Vance Wallace W. H. Wallace L. L. Rogers Lof Bonham

Brenner Family Visit Reaches Llano for Short Stay

L. C. Brenner and wife of Gonzales arrived in Llano yesterday to visit for a few days at the home of their daughter Mrs. H. C. Robinson and husband.

L. C. Brenner Gonzales Llano H. C. ‘Robinson

Mrs Watking Seeks West Texas Missionary Delegate

Mrs. W. W. Watking returned home Friday from Austin where she hopes to serve as a delegate from this locality to the West Texas annual meeting of the Missionary Society.

W. W. Watking Austin West Texas the Missionary Society

Improvements Underway at Citizens National Bank

Over the last two weeks workers have overhauled the upper floor of the Citizens National Bank building installing replastered rooms new floors and casings repainting and updating hardware a new lavatory and shower bath plus other modern conveniences. Grady Faullon cashier said completion is near and the bank will offer comfortable offices with modern amenities in Llano long needed by the town.

Citizang National Bank Grady Faullon Llano

Moore Named Chairman of Nominating Committee

Arthur P. Duggan president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce names W. J. Moore as chairman of the nominating committee. The group will select officers for Wichita Falls meetings beginning May 16 for a three day annual convention. Slane plans to send a delegation to the Wichita Falls gathering.

Arthur P. Duggan West Texas Chamber of Commerce W. J. Moore Wichita Falla Moora Slane Tewn Moore

Fifth Friday Meeting At Llano Baptist Church

The women of Llano churches gathered at the Baptist church on April 29 for a first union Fifth Friday meeting. Seventy six women attended as hosts from the Baptist and Christian churches planned future gatherings in July with a larger attendance.

Llano Baptist Church Alice Gallman Salo A. G. Mueller Misa Vidan J. Moore D. Re Eeag Ker Orvilla Buttery Jim Laning W. ¥. Fowler Garrett Migs Dua J. Moore Messames Joe Buackeus Sylvan Stimpson J. J. Mason Tim Uaptlat Ladies of the Christian Church

Sacred Musical Concert at Liuno Christian Church

Sacred musical concert set for Sunday evening May 15 at Liuno Christian Church with male quartet mixed quartet violin solo and a reading as special numbers. Full program to be published next week.

Liuno Christian Church

Bowman Couple Return From Uvalda Visit

Dr. A. C. Bowman and his wife arrived home Monday after spending a few days visiting at his parents' home in Uvalda.

A. C. Bowman Uvalda

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T. A C. Wires Music Study CLUS Co. W. Baugh TOW Valley News J. J. Peacock J. (. Peacock Lampanas Citizens National Bank
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