This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
7
Parade Allan Newsom chairs the event offering five dollars to each community with a creditable float entry and announcing cash prizes for the community division. Out of town judges will participate. The parade is set for three oclock Thursday afternoon June five alongside rodeo and homecoming festivities.
Postmaster W. B. Collins warns that mailing club chain cards such as Hankie Apron and Towel clubs is unlawful and subject to prosecution. Cards found in mail are returned or destroyed under lottery law. A weekend visit by several Austin and Dallas residents is noted.
The Six Mile community hosts its annual school closing on May 17. Calf and goat roping events start at 1 30 pm with junior calf roping, followed by a barbecue at 6 pm. Admission 20 and 36 cents grants access to all events and supper. Lighthouse Nan is a three act comedy drama at 8 00 oclock with a long cast list.
Homemakers can enjoy summer more by using an economical electric range says Abbie Gibbs of the Lower Colorado River Authority. Automatic controls and insulation keep heat inside, reducing fatigue and freeing time for summer pleasures.
Mr and Mrs J W Winkel hosted a bridal shower at their Valley Spring ranch for son Raymond and his bride Doris Raesener daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Raesener Castell The event featured gift tables bride book and games with refreshments and a happy hour contributions from friends and relatives The article also notes Texas poultry leadership and the Texas State Fair poultry show expanding premiums and classifications for 1941 feather flocks.
The item describes an economical operation using LORA low-cost electricity. It notes costs of two or three cents per meal to cook in a cool kitchen with an electric range.
The Farm Security Administration seeks tenant purchase loans to help qualified tenants buy family size farms. Ollie O Henderson chairs the Ten Ant Purchase Committee which selects recipients and values farms. Loans target live at home farmers. funds may cover farm improvements. Llano and Valley Spring members aid selection and farm valuation. Applications available at the San Saba County Court House Farm Security Office and Llano County Agent's office.
The report outlines receipts and prices for cattle swine and sheep with steady overall tone. Hog prices ranged around 6.50 to 7.60 for various weights while slaughter cattle and calves posted broad demand and steady values. Sheep and lambs showed little price movement with modest weakness in certain classes.
Mrs A G Macy will present her pupils in a revue at the high school auditorium Friday evening May 25. Admission benefits the Llano school band. Music by the band from 7 30 to 8 00 o'clock, curtain rises then.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.