Pecan Orchard Dinner Honors Guests At Seaholm Farm
A dinner party at the Seaholm pecan orchard two miles west of town honored Rev. Cuaartas A Casteen and wife of Dallas. Guests dined under the trees before touring the farm where expansion includes twelve hundred pecan trees and an irrigation system. The Seaholms showcase significant improvements and future plantings as they develop what may become Texas famous pecan orchards.
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Seaholm
Cuaartas A Casteen
Dallas
Sanholm
Liano
Texas
Mrs. Seaholm
Dr Selman Leaves for Rest as Dorbandt Takes Over
Dr H S Selman departs for Houston to rest for two to three months. Dr J D Dorbandt, formerly of Lampasas and recently of Los Angeles County, arrives in Llano to manage Selman’s practice during the absence. Dorbandt, known to many in Llano, previously ran a successful Lampasas area practice before moving to California.
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H. S. Selman
Houston
J. D. Dorbandt
Lampasas
Los Angeles County
California
Liang
Selman
Dorbandt
Llano
Lampasaas
Temple
Liana
Thomas Blanton to Speak at Court House Saturday Morning
Thomas Blanton of BAe will speak at the county court house on Saturday at 10 40 am. He plans to lay his claims before county veterans and requests the public to attend and hear him.
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Thomas Blanton
Bae |Or
Congress
Mra
J. Ty Lbse
Court House
Fire at Milton Wiley Home Causes Small Alarm
Fire at the home of Milton Wiley this morning triggered an alarm. Prompt response checked the blaze with very little damage, marking the first fire alarm in a long time for the town and surrounding countryside.
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Wiley
Milton Wiley
Red Cross Sends Aid To Storm Areas In Texas
W W Watkins chairman Lano County Red Cross received a telegram from W M Baxter directing relief for Texas storm areas. National group estimates sixty five dead three hundred injured and wide property damage including Frost Navarro county severely hit. Governor Moody backs fund drive with a 50 dollar quota. Watkins wired 39 14 to St Louis and notes a 139 14 credit dividend.
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W. W. Watkins
Red Cross
Liano County
Wi. M. Baxter
St. Louis
W. W .Watkins
Lano County
American Red Cross
National Organization
Texas
Navarro County
Albert Evans
Frost
Moody
WM. M. Baxter, JR
Watkins
Liano National Bank
Mason C C Annual Banquet Largely Attended
More than a hundred guests from other towns joined Mason Monday night for the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Fort Mason hotel dining room. About 225 people heard John T. Banks report on the town's achievements and future plans, with Walter R. Long of Austin as toastmaster. Attendees from Liano included R. Fishbeck and wife, D. R. Keyser, and W. B. Collins.
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Mason
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Mason
John T. Banks
Walter R. Long
Austin
Carl Runge
Liano
R. Fishbeck
D. R. Keyser
W. B. Collins
Memorial Day Services Planned Here Friday
Frank Griggs Post of the American Legion announces a Memorial Day program at the cemetery at six o clock p m. A well known local speaker is expected to deliver the address. Full program to appear in a later issue. Watch for it.
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Frank Griggs
American Legion
Liano
Ana
Mothers Day Observed In Llano Churches
Next Sunday May 11 mothers day will be observed in Llano churches with special sermons and programs. Churches invite all residents to attend services and honor mothers at local gatherings.
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Llano
Liano
Mother
Williams Smith Card Announces Eldorado Wedding
Friends in Alano received wedding cards announcing the marriage of Walker Williams and May Smith in San Angelo on Saturday. The groom, son of J W Williams of Valley Spring, has ranching ties in Eldorado. The bride, daughter of Mrs Pp Smith of San Saba, taught in Llano County schools and is Baylor educated. They will reside in Eldorado.
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Alano
Walker Williams
May Smith
San Angelo
J. W. Williams
Valley Spring
Eldorado
Pp. Smith
San Saba
Baylor College
Llano
Llano County Records Show 13 New Cars Sold in April
April car sales in Llano County totaled thirteen, beating March totals as local dealers foresee ongoing monthly gains amid improving regional conditions. Buyers included Lybe Talley, Mrs. Louise Moore, Elmo Simpson, J J Hardin, and Thomas Ratliff with Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, Chrysler, Durant, and a Llano Chevrolet truck among purchases.
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Llano County
Texas
Dan McDonald
Lybe Talley
Llano
Ford
Louise Moore
Liano
Chevrolet
W. S. McLennon
Llano Stehm Laundry
Humble Oil to Open Llano Gas Agency Expansion
Humble Oil and Refining Co. plans a Llano agency with Brownlee Inks in charge. Construction begins on two 12000 gallon tanks a large truck garage and a warehouse under BR G Jackson supervision with twenty three workers. Inks will manage the new site once finished likely in six weeks to honor Humble’s Texas network and competitive spirit.
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Humble Oil and Refining Co. ‘of
Houston
Llano
Brownlee Inks
BR. G. Jackson
Humble Company
Inks
Mason
Liang
Texas
Hutchison High Senior Class Presents The Eyes of Love
The Hutchison High School senior class stages The Eyes of Love in the school auditorium. A special election event and the play run Thursday evening May 4 at 8 00 p m. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
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Hutchison High School
Gressional
Wield Creek
Pontotoc
Seventeenth District Special Election Set For May 20
A special election in the seventeenth district will be held Tuesday May 20 to fill the expired term of the late R Q Lee. Mrs R Q Lee seeks the short term with backing to carry on her husband’s work, not running in July primaries. Opposing her is former congressman Thomas L Blanton who seeks the long term after previously leaving the seat to run for senator.
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R. Q. Lee
National Congress
Thomas L. Blanton
United States
Lee
Congress
Tom Blanton
Tom Connelly
Mr. Blanton
Mrs W D Cowan Bitten by Rattle Snake
Mrs W D Cowan editor of the San Saba Star was bitten early Sunday morning as she entered her garage. The snake hidden in the garage struck her. Dr H H Taylor gave aid and she was taken to Temple hospital. She is reported to be improving and may return home soon.
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W. D. Cowan
San Saba
The
H. H. Taylor
Temple
Evangelist Charles Chasteen and wife preach in Llano
Evangelist Charles A. Chasteen and his wife from Dallas delivered sermons in Llano last Saturday and Sunday. Chasteen spoke in the morning and Mrs. Chasteen in the evening to large congregations. The couple were hosted by Mr and Mrs Jaling Seasholm and left Monday for Austin for their church convention.
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Charles A. Chasteen
Dallas
Liano
Chasteen
Chanteen
Llano
Jaling Seasholm
Austin
Wind Damage Reported Across County on Tuesday
Wind-induced damage occurred in Valley Spring and nearby areas with Frank Owens and I W Williams properties affected but injuries avoided. A threatening cloud passed over Liano before a brief shower, then sunshine returned as rain varied by location, Kingsland receiving over an inch while overall county remained lightly damaged.
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Valley Spring
Frank Owens
I. W. Williams
Liano
Kingsland
Daily Press
Llano P T A Observes National Music Week
The Llano P T A met May 7 in the high school auditorium for National Music Week. A boy scouts grade 11 song and a girl geonta pantomime highlighted the program along with performances by Meadames OPP Laning and Meatridge. Officers installed for the coming year include Mrs. Linden Foster president and several vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and parliamentarian.
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Mueller
Boy Scouts
Tth
Geonta
Meadames Opp
Laning
Meatridge
Linden Foster
J. T. Hallford
Luke Ident
Mose
District Court Opens in Llano Next Monday May 12
District court convenses in Llano for the spring term with the grand jury to receive its charge and the civil docket to be taken up. The second week will cover criminal work including two murder cases transferred to Llano. Weather reports note good rain and promising downpour conditions for farms and ranches in the area.
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Llano
Pring
Llano County
Llano County population totals show growth on town and precincts
Population figures from the Census show Llano County at 5528, with the town of Llano at 2107, up 462 since 1920. Precinct tallies vary, highlighting gains in the town and mixed changes elsewhere, amid earlier oil boom impacts.
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Llano County
Jano
Liano
Uncle Sam
Justice
Justice Precinct No
Justice Precinct
Senior Glass Play Set At High School Auditorium
The senior class presents The Thirteenth Chair a mystery play staged in the high school auditorium tomorrow night at 8 o clock. Miss German coaches the production with students ready to perform in true fashion. The annual senior class comedy has become a spring tradition and this year’s show aims to please faculty and graduates alike.
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German
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Mason C. C
Williams-Smith
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Llano P. T. Association
Miles Buttery
N. J. Rabensburg
Lee Howard
A. A. Baumann
John L. Watkins
Ian
Eid Miller
Henry Long
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