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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
5
April field days totaled twenty two with office time and farm visits across the county. Terracing expanded to a forty acre Shirley Williams field and demonstrators now cover about 600 acres in the winter and spring, aiding terracing adoption and water retention.
Llano public schools will close during the first week of June. The commencement program is being prepared with Dean J T Davis of John Tarleton College delivering the class address in Stephen ville on Friday June 6. The 1930 senior class includes 21 diplomas and honors go to Elizabeth Newberry valedictorian Winnie Allred salutatorian and Donald Brubl Harry Westerman tying for top boys scholarship recipients.
The Llano Volunteer Fire Department will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Hotel Llano next Monday at 8:00 PM. This first meeting since the new organization was formed is expected to cover much business and all members are urged to attend.
Mrs. O P Garrett reports 612 children aged six to seventeen within the Llano Independent School District for 1930 31, up from 503 last year. A state law change raised the scholastic age to six to seventeen, bringing many younger children into eligibility for state and county aid though free tuition extends only to age twenty one and no gobog money after seventeen.
Trustees invite the public to Lehmburg School on Thursday May 22 for a play and barbecue. A baseball game starts at 3 pm followed by a barbecue supper from 5 to 7 pm at 35 cents a plate and a three act comedy One Minute of Twelve after supper.
The Llano Quarriers and Manufacturers Association sends invitations to memorial dealers across the state for the annual convention in Llano. The event runs Monday to Wednesday June 9 10 and plans emphasize entertainment and a strong program to attract a record attendance with ample hotel accommodations aiding travel.
The pupils of Mrs J A Laning perform at the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday nights May 22 and 23 at eight o'clock. Mrs Laning invites all to attend both or either concert as she compiles an entertaining program.
Thomas L. Blanton spoke to a fair size crowd in the district courtroom last Saturday morning. Introduced by Wilburn Oatman, he reviewed his congressional past and delivered his characteristic address before continuing to Cherokee and San Saba for afternoon talks.
Hill Country towns launch an extensive advertising drive to showcase the region as Texas finest playground. A large illustrated folder and newspaper ads highlight Llano and nearby counties with a map of towns and highways and a vivid appeal to visitors.
A Saturday night banquet at Hotel Liano celebrated the junior and senior classes. James Seagraaves acted as toastmaster while Miss Brownie Byfield and Donald Bruhl addressed the crowd. Performances by Tim Mueller, Miss Evelyn Smith, and others followed a refined dinner, ending in merriment and socializing among attendees.
A meeting is scheduled for Saturday at Bluffton School House at 2 00 PM to discuss moving Bluffton cemetery. Emery Peck and Rookwood Development Company will attend to present plans and help choose a new location. All interested residents are urged to attend.
I. D. Hedges and family of Corpus Christi arrived in Llano this week and expect to make this town their future home. He indicated he plans to enter business here soon, though specifics were not disclosed. The community welcomes the gentleman and his family as permanent residents and potential local entrepreneurs.
District Court for Liang county convened Monday morning with Judge H. McLean presiding. The grand jury was impaneled and charged to diligently investigate law violations while the court promised full support. Cases include the murder trial of Ofilio Herrera from Mason and the Will Edmondson case from San Saba, with about 150 witnesses expected.
The Parent-Teacher Association appointed its standing committees at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. J. T. Hailford s home. List of chairs includes Program Mrs J T Hailford and Mrs M M Moss, Membership Mrs Luke Moss and Mrs Grady Fashion, Ways and Means Mrs Miles Buttery and others across Social Publicity Health Education Magazine Lunchroom Telephone Parents Day Pianist and Advisory Board members W W Hart Wilburn Oatman Charica Milliger.
Montgomery Maddox traveled from his Sandy ranch at the start of the week to report that conditions have improved after recent rains. He noted better grazing and hopes for favorable pasture growth ahead.
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