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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
4
A fragmentary obituary style notice honors a wife and mother and mentions an association with the Little Wat ikins Memorial Church of Linnd. It expresses regret and reverence for companions in humble worship and hints at broader religious bonds within the community.
Old Noah Smithwick, missing the San Jacinto fight by a margin of years, later wrote how near the Texas army came to annihilation. His memoirs, within the University of Texas Library Texas Collection, recount his ranger company experiences.
The Adult Bible class of the Lutie Watkins Memorial church in Llano expresses sorrow at the passing of a sister who manifested steadfast faith. The resolution offers condolences to the Kereanayad family and requests copies be sent to the family and local newspaper. Signed T. Y. Hill class secretary.
The Texan forces under Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto. Reinforcements arrived as news spread of the victory. The battle left rifles broken and bloodied, and Mexican survivors recalled early Texan setbacks before a whiskey-fueled comeback. Fire and pursuit followed as the army withdrew across Texas, battling a spreading grass fire and rescuing a shaken frontiersman.
Texas defense bond savings stamp drive gains momentum with reports from Mission leader John H. Shary of employees asking for one day’s wage monthly to invest. Frank Scofield notes strong local committee activity as counties open booths and schools run contests to promote bonds.
Smithwick narrates three attempts to fire an explosion while experimenting with a pipe and powder. He notes the tobacco refused to burn, leading him to add powder for kindling. After a third failure, the Tates tire of the Texans, and no further near annihilation episodes appear in his later adventures.
Extension expert George P. McCarthy urges Texas poultry owners to improve hen-house ventilation, especially near the floor, to keep laying hens comfortable as summer heat returns. He notes nests four inches from walls and wire backs aid airflow, and that open trough nests reduce crowding and egg breakage.
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