Liano VFD Elects Officers In Tuesday Meeting
The Llano Volunteer Fire Department elected officers Tuesday night with Bill Walker named chief succeeding Martin Hoy after twelve years in the post. Milam Barnett was re elected assistant chief Meb Ricketson was re elected president Vernon Powell vice president Henry Buttery secretary treasurer Frank Hopf joined the Insurance Committee to work with Buttery and Don Waldrope. The group held a resuscitator demonstration and planned awards for Llano students whose posters were entered in the Lampasas fire prevention poster contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano Volunteer Fire Department
Bill Walker
Martin Hoy
Milam Barnett
Meb Ricketson
Vernon Powell
Henry Buttery
Frank Hopf
Don Waldrope
Llano
Lampasas
Traffic Safety Group Sets Barbecue Supper
A Llano County traffic safety gathering will hold a barbecue supper Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hotel Llano basement to discuss road safety. Sheriff Turbiville and Jack Love supply barbecue. Billy Johnson plans the program. county officials invited. Henry Battery Jr. named president with Ford Templeton as vice president and Mrs Orville Buttery as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Liano
Llano County
Leonard Turbiville
Jack B. Love
Billy M. Johnson
R. P. McWilliams
Price Daniel
Daniel
Henry Battery Jr
Llano County Traffic Safety Council
Ford Templeton
Orville Buttery
Distinguished Award for The Buzz at ILCA Conference
The Buzz, Line High School newspaper, won the Distinguishing Merit Award at the Interscholastic League Conference in Austin. Of 315 papers from Texas competitions, 66 earned one rating, with 77 receiving a higher Award of Excellent. Editors Mrs Gladys Mesw and Helen led the paper with sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Buzz
Austin
Texas
Ahlertment
Gladys Mesw
Helen
Een
Rempieton
SCS Office Moves to New Location and Meeting Report
The Soil Conservation Service office and District headquarters moved on May 1 to a downstairs suite next to John Landou's Pharmacy and D. P. Smith and Sons. The same telephone number remained. Attendees at the Tilt Country Association meeting on April 28 included Erith Lappe Norman Gren welge Fritz Weinmohl and R Seidenstickar with E P Dawson and Leo Merrill speaking on brush control and wildlife conservation. Seven districts were represented with 45 attendees. The group toured the Carl Smith ranch and Basic Conservation Plans were developed on properties by J W Winkel Minnie and Ora Lee Long and August Oestreich aided by local SCS technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
John Landou
D. P
Erith Lappe
Norman Grenwelge
Fritz Weinmohl
R. Seidenstickar
Tilt Country Association of Soil Conservation District
E. ‘Fp. Dawson
Game and Fish Commission
Austin
Leo Merrill
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Sonora
Carl Smith Ranch
J. W. Winkel
Minnie and
Ora Lee Long
August Oestreich
SCS
Llano Group Attends Firemen's Convention in Lampasas
Fourteen Llanoans attended the 48rd Central Texas Firemen's Association convention held Saturday and Sunday in Lampasas. Two Llano Junior High School students received cash awards in poster contests with Cenee Menge taking first in Class B and Clarence Berrien taking third. Their posters advance to the state contest in San Antonio in June. A barbecue supper for firemen and guests followed at Hancock Park Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanoans
Central Texas Firemen's Association
Lampasas
Meary
Cenee Menge
Clarence Berrien
ASC Office Moves To Street Floor Location In Llano
The local ASC office has relocated from above the Dalhau Insurance office to a new street level site between Dr Hoersters' office and the John Cummins Store on East Main Street. The move provides more floor space and easier access for farmers and ranchers. Mrs. Austin Long returns to Llano after a brief stay in San Antonio hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
M. ©. Dalhau
Austin Long
Llano
San Antonio Hospital
Llano to Become Key Link in National Air Navigation System
Llano Texas will host a new VOR radio range as part of the Federal Airways System. The Civil Aeronautics Administration plans surveys and construction within ninety days at a site eight miles west of Llano on Highway 734. The igloo shaped dome will house equipment transmitting signals over a wide area to guide aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Liano
L. ©. Elliott
CAA Region Two
Texas
Federal Airways
Agreo
United States
CAA
Llano Library May Social and Board Meeting Notice
The Llano Library board invites residents to a May 14 meeting at 4 PM in the library building. The event aims to foster community library familiarity and welcomes new and existing friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Llano
Pony League Meeting for Boys and Fathers Planned
All boys and fathers interested in forming a Pony League are asked to meet at the Llano Chamber of Commerce office Monday night at 7:30. Eligibility requires a boy be between 13 and 14 by August. If a father cannot attend, the boy may come alone or notify John Dodeen Charlie Raith or Raymund Winkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Ulano
Llano
Llanoans Win in Hog Cut-Out Contest at Texas A&M
Eleven Llano producers attended the Swine Cutout Contest at Texas A&M. The Osbourn Brothers of Valley Spring won with their Berkshire-Duroc cross barrow, while James Epperson of Valley Spring placed tenth with a Hampshire barrow. Sam Rabb led swine judging with Larry Osbourn fourth. The event drew 29 hogs and set records for attendance and scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Texas A & M College
Osbourn Brothers
Valley Spring
James Epperson
Dampshire
Sam Rabb
Larry Osbourn
Hell
Texas A & M
I. P. Amsler
City Delinquent Tax Collection Underway
The City through its Tax Assessor-Controller outlines a delinquent tax collection program. Citizens unaware of debts on properties they own are urged to respond. The city plans to file delinquent tax suits and coordinate with the legal department for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Nhat
Wien
Tegal
Llane
Overflow crowd packs horse show attracting buyers
The event drew attendees from across Iowa and neighboring states, causing traffic jams as about seventy horses were offered. Horses ranged in age and type from the Westy Cattie Company ranches, with Wesley Wear of Wongton selling them. Average prices hovered around 170 dollars, with top bids reaching 460 dollars for a saddle horse and 250 to 850 dollars for mares with foals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westy Cattie Company
Wesley Wear Nf Wongton
Dla
Hill Country Livestock Raisers Elect J L Renick President
The Hill Country Livestock Raisers elected J L Renick president at their seventh annual meeting held at the school cafeteria Saturday night. Other officers named include Charles Reese as first vice president Jack Love as second vice president and M J Sloewirt as secretary treasurer. Directors were announced by the nominating committee and the gathering featured a barbecue supper with members of the Llano FRA assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Country Livestock Raisers
J. L. Renick
Fod. Renick
Hill Country Livestock Association
Renick
Lake Moss
Charles Reese
Jack Love
Second View
M. J. Sloewirt
Dr. Smith
TJ. Moore
Jic Stiler
Tow Allen
Douglas Banman
Gorden Donop
James Ipperson
J.T. Tarytgon
Dack Lit Ue
Tlewird Lange
Larkin Renseth
Sam Rabb
Toahn N. Pearson
Tadsan Foster
Students to Stage Science Fair Friday
A science fair is set in the high school science room Friday night from 6 to 9. Seventh and eighth grade students will exhibit projects from their regular work. John A. Chillden reports this marks the first time the school stages a science fair with plans for a fall fair before the state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John AL Childen
Wchool Science Festructer
Caulden
Fog Grounded Plane Incident Narrates Unclear Events
The report details a fog related aviation incident with scattered fragments mentioning names, places, and a sequence of odd actions. Conflicting terms suggest a disrupted narrative and uncertain outcomes amid a distant scene with various individuals.
Women Asked to Make Dressings for Cancer Society
Mrs Watkine Ebene County serving chairman of the American Cancer Society calls on women to sew dressings for patients. The request asks for 12 by 12 inch and 12 by 12 inch dressings and notes plenty of filler is available for volunteers.
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Tome Ape Far
Foo Watkine
Ebene County
Servine
American Cinteer Society
American Cancer Headquarters
Aus
Tinto
Watkins
Mason Deaths Investigated After Woman Found Dead
An investigation is under way in Mason after 90 year old Lana Scheesaler was found dead Saturday night on the Menard Highway four miles west of Mason. Sgt. Glenn F. Simmons of the Texas Department of Public Safety announced the development.
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Mason
Lana Scheesaler
Menard Highway
Texas Department of Public Safety
Rector Grote Named 1958 Llano Conservationist
Rector Grote has been named the Outstanding Conservationist of Llano Soil Conservation District for 1958. Other Llano County conservationists listed include HH. A. Raesen er o Sr Shirley Williams Fritz Weinhams T. T. Carrison and Ford Clinger. The award is presented a plaque by the Llano Lions Club and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. The Soil Conservation board selects the conservationist on leadership and practices applied on his own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector Grote
Llano Soff
Llano County
HH. A. Raesener O Sr
Shirley Williams
Fritz Weinhams
T. T. Carrison
Ford Clinger
Liang Lions Chih
Ft. Worth
The
Soil Conservation Board of Supervisors
Top Senior Class Named at Liane High School
R J Cogburn principal announces the top 25 percent of the senior class at Liane High School. Valedictorian Quin cy Wallis GPA 92.75 and salutatorian Jo Ann McDougall 91.52 lead a list of standout seniors including George Fraser 97.92 Irwin na Hodges 89.12 Gerrie Bob Virdall 88.10 and Lennie Hallmark 88.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Cogburn
Liane High
Cogburn
Qlncy Wallis
JoAnn McDougall
George Fraser
Hrwinna Hodges
Gerrie Bob Virdall
Lennie Hallmark
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VFD
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Llano Group
Firemen’s Convention
I.lane
Surrell Barnett
Jef. Fr
D. Walker
Karen
T. 2
Swen Oun
Mikimarnett
Raymond Walker
Ublic
Pony League
Sherman Long
Alex Hardin
Mimon Seidensticker
Jot Pearson
Lan Sawyer
Lorace Itheredge
Foods Committee
Luke
FRA
Moss
Elmer Castellan
Duck Love
Cecil Cone
Ilt
Warrison
Harles Keese
S$. Gigon
Walter Franklin
Jim Teper
Wane and Fish Commission
Ollano County
Edwards Planteau
Teer
Llaxrk
Larkin RenicBe
Ord Reed
Bringipal
Jack Bove
Wirce
Wmere
Brucellewees
Alabama
EU Os
Ss Frrestler
FE. R. Seidensticker
Et Ainger
Bill Swope
Lles Ree
Zn Irieddien
Fivestock Raising Industry
Istsaerifft
Ll. B. Turbivihe
J. P. Dodgereas
Qsbourn
Houston
Lie
Erika
Ead
Thornley
Seton Wedi
Grote
Stef Furlano High School
Gradi
Ann Bauer
Linnie Ora
Erwinna Hodges
Sheree
H Bev Pson
Jo Ann McDougall
Joyce Smarr
Joharr
Asstrand
Winnie Jay Tate
SK Rzipleton
Jerry Bob Vir
Bill Anderson
Charles
ED Enneth Holland
Georz
Don Ray Hopson
Lem
Wr’ Alter Ligon
Carl Ray
Cb Renick
Kenneth Rie Oe
Tilton Underwood
Olivia
Les
Tao Olney VY
Jane High School
Seee i EE Leo Virdell
Lennie Ora Hallmark
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