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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
6
All boys eight and nine years old may join the Pee Wee softball team. A meeting is set at Barney Lee Field on the northside Thursday evening May 13 at 6 o clock for interested players.
The article outlines Amendment No 2 allowing legislative proposals in called sessions, and Amendments 3 and 4 on welfare expenditure ceilings and bond issuance for water quality projects. It contrasts arguments for and against faster amendment processes, framing fiscal and governance implications. It notes AFDC limits, welfare groups, and the Texas Water Development Board role.
The village marked a four day 125th anniversary with family visits and services at Trinity Methodist. Ailing neighbors are wished speedy recoveries, mothers day visits noted, and several residents returned home for the festivities. The article also discusses a proposed Water Development Board bond measure with amendments: up to 100 million in grants or loans for local projects, interest cap rising to 6 percent, and continuation of post 1982 financial assistance programs. Supporters cite improved water quality and investment appeal. opponents warn of shifting costs to the state and skeptical on rising rates.
The Liane Jackette track and field team finished second in the Region V meet in San Antonio with five athletes qualifying for state. Athletes Nancy Chism Diane Hoerster Jamie Banner Karen Sherry Teresa Holloway led events in shot put, dash, relay and jumps, while the 440 and mile relay teams also advanced. Other placers included Debbie Welgehausen Sharra Leach Melanie Banner and Candy Crenwelge with podium finishes across sprints distances and hurdles.
Felix A Braetigigam 76 of Fredericksburg died May 3 at Hill Country Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was brother of Mrs Edgar H Crenwelge of Llano. Services held May 5 in Fredericksburg with burial at City Cemetery and military graveside rites by Louis Jordan Post American Legion and World War I Barracks.
Fredericksburg reports improving Andrew Leifeste and his hospitalized brother Lamar Leifeste. Their mother Agnes Leifeste stayed by the bedside, then visited relatives in Austin before returning to Brady. Awards go to Leilefeste for soil conservation essay and sixth grade band honors. Leonard Rothmann named top soil conservationist in Liano County. Trinity Methodist hosts senior Nancy Smith night with a large turnout as families gather.
An outdoor column discusses casting distances for freshwater and coastal fishing. It explains why long casts may help near weed beds and drops, compares rod actions for worm fishing, and contrasts two anglers who fish white bass with different techniques, noting overall similar success but differing fatigue levels.
Tow Valley reports lengthy social notes from Buchanan Lake Village. Clifford By strom and Mrs. Bystrom visit Gaintners who recently retired from Jal New Mexico and plan to settle locally. Community activities include Bible study at First Union Church and Baptist training in Glorieta New Mexico followed by family gatherings and weekend visits.
Andrew D Henderson 77 died at his Kingsland home after illness. Graveside rites at Kingsland Cemetery with Rev Claude Wingo officiating. Born Oct 5 1909 in Nora Nebraska he lived most of life here and worked in maintenance for Southern Pacific Railroad. Survivors include wife Leta Mae and three daughters.
In Shakespeare's era schools ran from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer and from daybreak to dusk in winter. The Suez Canal opened in 1967 marking a major maritime milestone.
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