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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
5
The Llano community considers a June barbecue to welcome the county airport and mark transition from contractors. The event would coincide with a War Bond rally during the Fifth War Loan drive starting June 12 and may include guests from other counties and states. Army Air Forces officials show willingness to participate with aircraft highlights.
Llano County saw rainfall total 1.47 inches over the past week according to United States Weather Bureau observer W. Roth. A gauge recorded 0.61 inches last Thursday and 0.86 inches on Tuesday, keeping spring temperatures under 90 degrees all week.
Washington May reports credit the American press with a vital role in the 1944 Red Cross War Fund drive. By year end total donations reached 211,200,000 and advertisers provided extensive ad space, aiding public awareness of Red Cross services to armed forces and disaster relief. Norman H. H. Davis praised the press for informing the public and driving contributions.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church will collect old corrugated boxes newspapers and magazines to fund war efforts and support church work. Mrs Goodman urged residents to bring scrap paper to the old post office building on Tuesday afternoons noting the urgent need and government support for salvage.
J Morris Henderson pictured above was in Florida en route from Cocoa to Hutchinson Kansas where he will be stationed in the future. He and his parents Mr and Mrs Jd Hl Henderson went to Temple to visit with his sister Snell Henderson before leaving for his new post.
J F Young announced a change in time for the baccalaureate sermon to be held at the school auditorium May 21. Rev Ferret Fox of Llano Christian Church will deliver the sermon in the evening instead of morning as previously announced.
Jo Helen Watkins valedictorian of Liano High School has won the seventh annual national magazine award for pupils showing leadership promise through outstanding school work. Superintendent F J Young announced she will receive an honorary subscription for one year and an engraved certificate from editors.
Ensign Loretta A. McKelvain recruiting for the WAVES visited Llano and announced a May 12 to May 21 recruiting window at the Austin Navy Station in the post office building. Women may interview and enlist for duties including stenography bookkeeping and clerical work. Transportation paid. apply by letter to Austin.
Hutchinson High School schedules closing events this week starting May 13 at 10:00. Calf roping boat roping bridle riding and steer riding planned with a plate lunch at 4 30 o'clock. Senior class prepares for baccalaureate Sunday and commencement next Thursday with Judge J E B Hervington of Brady delivering the address.
The Llano County district court docket for the coming term is very light says district clerk J A Mayes. The grand jury will be impanelled next Monday with eight cases from the justice court under examining trials. No criminal cases and only a few civil cases are listed. the divorce docket is the lightest in years.
Pfc Vernon C Powell of Llano receives the Combat Infantryman Medal for exemplary conduct in combat with the 87th Army Division on Bougainville. Powell has served since May 26 1942 and fought in New Georgia and Bougainville campaigns. Messages from Llano troops thank The Llano News as soldiers write from Fort Nelson British Columbia Camp Elliott and other postings.
District Court clerk A Mayes announced the grand and petit jury lists for the spring term. Grand jurors include Pierson Buttery Renick Allen Raesner Moss Grote Hillman Fowler Smith Long Nixon Bierschwale Donop Friddy Wenmohs. They are to appear Monday at 10:00 a.m. Petit jurors include Hyatt Jedlicka Moore Hohmann Kay.
Georgia Bernese Smith transfers back to Liano High for her senior year and will graduate with the Liano class on May 22. Superintendent J F Young announced the move which increases the class to 27 graduates. Pearl Samber Mark.
Letter from S St Raymon Chism reveals he is in England after two years at Camp Barkley and maneuvers in Louisiana and the California desert. He lists Fort Dix as his preforeign service station and comments on English life, currency, beer, and missing Llano friends while sending regards. Kinley Murchison cites strong Colorado River fishing with over 400 pounds caught on his Llano ranch, including a 90 pounder.
Llano county delegates to the Texas Democratic convention were instructed to vote for Franklin D Roosevelt for a fourth term and to back the two thirds rule for nominating a presidential candidate. Gov Coke Stephenson received support as chairman of the Texas delegation. Delegates elected for the Austin convention May 23 include Wilburn Oatman Sr M Clymer R H Hereford S S Smith John Pierson and H D Siniard.
County Judge Andy P Box announced the commissioners court appointed a library board to run the county library. Mrs W B Collins Sr chairs the 14 member group including Geo Watkins Carlos Ashley Carl Garner T J Moore Pelton Smathers and others. Mrs J T Hallford continues as librarian with a $50 monthly salary. Pearl Harbor month noted.
Roy Alfred was re elected fire chief at a Llano Volunteer Fire department meeting last week. Leroy Lange had served as chief after stepping in last year. PF Young was elected president with Van Spinks as vice president. M C Dalhau becomes secretary treasurer and Martin Hoy is assistant fire chief.
The News lists readers celebrating birthdays May 7 to May 9. Names include Terrence Harkey John Christian Winkel Douglas Halle Adolph Henry Joe Robert Hays Joyce Henry Marion Bertram Sullivan Opal Schnei der C. J. Whigham Lewis Henry Mayes Hazel Lee Hughes and others. Read full list on Page Four.
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