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Newspaper

Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

5

Women Named on Dist Court Juror List in Llano County

Llano Texas jurors list includes seven women among 50 names for next Tuesday petit jury service. Mrs Lee Evers is first woman summoned for jury duty in the county’s history. no trials are set but the docket will be heard as cases arise during the week.

Lee Evers Llano County Bvers W. E. Bleacher Olvis Osbourn H. S. Yett T. J. Moore J. L. Sawyer Arthur Onstreich Robert J. Oestreich J. T. McCuistion J. V. Wooten Pack L. Talley 0. W. Rusche D. P. Smith Clifford Martin H. F. Casner L. C. McCarty A. Plant Walmer Langehenning Carlos Sageliel Roe ¥. Stearns Reuben Oestreich J. C. Heyen C. D. McDonald A. C. McDougal Jesse Otte I. H. Staedtler Clifford Settemeyer

Brewer Goes To Trial On Mon May 23 In Llano County

Malcolm Brewer’s murder trial set for Monday May 23 with veniremen panel opened. Ninety potential jurors summoned includes ten women among a list of readers and residents from Llano and Austin areas. The report notes several local families visiting Llano during the week.

Brewer Llano County Malcolm Brewer

Merchants Elect Directors For Credit Assn Llano

Five new directors were elected to the Retwih Merchants Credit Association of Llano last week. Chas. Ratliff J. T. Wallace C. G. Mif fleton Spencer Weber and Oscar Schmidt join to form the new board replacing the old lineup. J. P. Ray serves as secretary. Fort Worth visitors Mr. and Mrs. Trarry A Holtzer and Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Holtzer joined Mother's Day with Mrs. H. Holtzer and Mrs. Percy Brown.

Retwih Merchants Association of Llano Chas. Ratliff J. T. Wallace C. G. Miffleton Spencer Weber Oscar Schmidt Crawford Winfrey Tim Stumfell Ruben Balko J. P. Ray Trarry A. Holtzer I. W. Holtzer Fort Worth H. Holtzer Percy Brown

Lions Club Marks 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Llano Lions Club held its 20th anniversary on Tuesday at the school cafeteria with Chas A. Sagebiel presiding. Raymond Winkkel was elected president for the term starting July 1, with officers including Moss, Scrutchin, Raesener, Tanks-Jey, Dalhhan, Sampley and others. Guest Marlowe Fisher of Austin spoke as state secretary, presenting awards, while Rev. Leo Benarden offered the necrology for six charter members.

Raymond Winkkel Taano Lions Club Chas, Moss Roy Scrutchin Monroe Raesener T. D. Tanks- Jey MM. Dc. Dalhhan John BR. Sampley Callie Carter W. B. Oliver Timpson Garland Dansby Elwood Raines Speetad Robert Kassell Chas A. Sagebiel Will Collins Sagebiel Marlowe C. Fisher Austin Lions Clubs Fisher Mem Leo Benarden Llano Club Castroville Geo. Shaw Roy B. Inks Leo L. Lewis A. C. Bowman A. H. Winkel C. RR. Stolz R. A. Self Dallas International Association of Lions Clubs

First Death On RM 93 Last Thursday

Miss Eunice Gray 75 died after stepping into a passing truck on RM 93 two days after the highway dedication. Driver Frank Ter hinder of Llano was not charged after sheriff Travis Bawcom investigated the fatal accident. Born August 25, 1879 in Lone Oak, she worked for several telephone companies before retirement and was survived only by cousins. Funeral services were held at Battery Funeral home with burial in Llano cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Travis Bawcom Martin Telephone Company Central Texas Telephone Company United Telephone Company Miss Gray The Christian Church Robert A. Jackson Battery Funeral Home Liana Francis Lange A. E. Crenwelge Paul Collings H. F. Willborn Elmer

ESA Install New Officers

Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held its last regular meeting of the year on May 5 in the Methodist church basement. New officers were installed by retiring president Mrs. M. B. Virdell, including Granville Smith as president and James Epperson as vice president. Two new members, Mrs. Robert Hunger and Mrs. Joe I. Ross Jr., received jewel pin ceremonies conducted by Mrs. M. B. Virdell. Regular meetings resume in September.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Methodist Church Chiff Martin Pouglas Bauman Raymoand Winkel George Epperson H. A. Ruesener, Jr Raymond Walker Taylor Virdell Robert Hunger Joe I. Ross, Jr M. B. Virdell Granville Smith James Epparson Chit Martin Raymond Winkel H. A. Raesener, Jr

4-H Judging Team Wins 3rd in District 7 Elimination

The Tom county 4-H livestock judging team tied for third in the District 7 elimination tests at San Angelo college. The Liand team scored 603 of 1800 points across cattle swine and sheep with oral reasons on four classes. Team members were Bill Stewart Carroll Osbourn Billy Harve Reager and Donald Osbourn.

Taano County San Angelo College Nolan County Sweetwater Taylor County Abilene West Texas San Saba County Concho County Liand Bill Stewart Carrol Osbourn Billy Harve Reager Donald Osbourn

Llano Youth Lettered in Track at Schreiner Institute

Lawrence Houston of Llano received a track letter at Schreiner Institute as a member of the eight man 1955 team. He is son of T. G. Houston of Llano and Mr and Mrs Wilkin Orr and daughter of Barton Austin visited Llano last weekend to see his brother William Orr and friends.

Lawrence Houston Llano Schreiner Institute Institute T. G. Houston Wilkin Orr J. , Barton of Austin William Orr

Watkins Earns Second in 440 at State Meet

Jimmy Watkins placed second in the 440 yard dash at the state Interscholastic League meet held in Austin last Saturday. He was among 12 Liano pupils who qualified for state and the only one to compete. Mrs. H. A. Holizer spent the week in San Angelo visiting Mr. J and Mrs. N. CG Holtzer and son.

Jimmy Watkins Austin H. A. Holizer San Angelo Mr. J

Llano Lions To Sell Brooms Next Tuesday Campaign

Llano Lions Club launches a community broom sale Tuesday to aid Texas blind makers. Eighty members canvass town with products from Waxo and Fort Worth shops, including brooms at 1.25 and mats, sweeping up revenue for blind workers.

Llano Lions Club Janet Brogins Liluna Texas Raymond Winkel All Lions Texas Blind Shops Courthouse Square Waxo Fort Worth Marlowe Fisher Lions Clubs

Llano County Sees Rain Break Drought And Cancer Drive Near Goal

Llano County nets rainfall of up to three inches in eastern areas while rain totals ease the drought and boost morale. The American Cancer Society drive nears its $750 goal with $12.50 still needed. Jim Watkins notes $726.50 collected though some areas have yet to report. Weather readings record varied totals across ranches and towns, lifting spirits of ranchers and stockmen despite some communication outages from the storm.

Liano County American Cancer Society Jim Watkins Llano County Bertha Nobles Bhiffton Lucy Kuykendall Lone Grove Tow Holmes Moss Ranch Conty Line Gillespie County Dan Sagebiel Prairie Mountain Dalhhau Castell Fyed Wood Kingsland Wasterman Valley Spring Charles Moss Benchantad Rock Rudoph Grenweple Hilmer Keese

Llano High School Sets 49 Graduates for May Exercises

Llano high school will graduate 49 seniors on Wednesday May 25 with ceremonies announced by C E Brown superintendent. A baccalaureate sermon is planned for Sunday May 22 and junior high graduation for Monday May 23.

Llano High School C. E E. Brown Llano

Two LHS Girls Shine at Denton Writers Conference

Liane high school students Joan Upton and Margie Collings gained honors at TSCW Writers Conference in Denton on May 6 7. Over 230 manuscripts from 60 schools entered the contest with 21 selected for Saturday readings. Winning pieces will appear in Daedalian Quarterly.

Liane High School TSCW Helt Denton Joan Upton Margie Collings Daedalian Quarterly Winnine Fron Abilene High School Llano Denton High School Alamo Helshts High School San Antonio Miss Collings Liana Miss Upton Robert Woodland Llano High School Einglish Roy Redichek University of Texas

Fenstemaker Accepts Athletic Coach Post at Aliano High

Leroy Fenstenaker signed a contract Tuesday night to become athletic coach at Aliano High School after accepting the position that afternoon. The move follows Rod Young’s resignation as head coach and Turnbow’s resignation. An assistant coach has not yet been named.

Aliano High School Leroy Fenstenaker C. E B. Brown Rod Young Turnbow Las

Traffic Lights In Operation In Tino

Two traffic signals began service yesterday afternoon at Main and Ford and at Pere and Sandstone. Officials could not be reached for regulations. As on a state highway, state laws apply and enforcement will involve city, county, and state officers.

Tino Main Ford Pere Sandstone

4 H Weiner Roast Friday at Robinson City Park

A county 4 H club event will roast weiners Friday night at 6 30 at Robinson City Park. After roasting, Harriet Saeathers Joy Alexander Carol Walker Joanna Gray Gill Stewart and Winfred Bauer will direct games. Local demonstrations clubs will provide the event road.

Robinson City Park Weiners Harriet Saeathers Joy Alexander Carol Walker Joanna Gray Gill Stewart Winfred Bauer Riverview Lona Grove

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I. C. Schnaider Lottie Roberts A. ©. Hillman Damon Wyckoff T. D. Swenson Gladys Rox Lee Byers M. B. Wirdell Obed Rode A. E. Grenwelge Therbert Stewart Sam Tate Leland Hallmark J. M. Hardison Randolph Leifeste L. B. Turbivile John Earl Smith Lb. C. McCarty Clarence Crenwelge Jim Boswell MH. A. Raes‘ener, Jr Ben Halford Sam Rabb Jack L. Talley Pat Marschall Martin C. Sagebiel Dan Joe Duncan Johnl. Miller Ford Templeton G. T. Donop James Rusche Theo Orenwelge Howard Lange Alton Reach Meb Ricketson Charles Whitley James Epperson Wendall Faris J. Morris Henderson Marvin Eliott J. T Fuzzy) Walker Robert B. Beasley John Cummins Ben Donop Dale Oestreich Vernon Clendennen Elbert Moore Mra M. BE. Gres Judy Pat J. A. Mayes L. W. Greer Mrs. Leroy A. W. Hartman Charles Se Otte Estel Otte Mrs. T. J. Moore Mexico City Merchants Credit Assn ESA Mrs Leon Ball Virginia Massey Frances Brown Salutatorian Watkins Llano Lions Chas, Sagebier John Dodgen Madson Fowler John Pearson Alex Hardin H. H. Melean E. Brown Chas. Beene J. J. Hardin Robert Jackson Bart Smith Alt Wilson Eugene Russell Ford Street Green Street Chas Moss J. L. Renick T. M Massey J. B. Upton T. D. Tankssey Cullie Carter Roy Berutehin Willl T. J. Watkins Walley Ratliff M. D. Buster John C Ray Martin Baby Head United States Weather Bureau Taurence LHS Fenstemaker H Weiner
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