Volunteers Rally as Llano Hosts 19th Central Texas Firemen Meet
The 19th semi annual convention of the Central Texas District Volunteer Firemen’s association meets in Llano next Sunday May 19 drawing at least 500 visitors. Local firemen aim to show hospitality and pride in the volunteers who train at Texas A and M College and contribute their own funds to support the event and fire prevention.
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Central Texas District
Irmen's Association
da Liano
Liano
Liane
Llano
Population figures list Llano 1940 census preliminaries
The 1940 census preliminarily lists Llano population at 2658, up from 2124 in 1930, with officials urging residents missed in enumeration to send names and addresses to the Kerrville census office. District supervisor Rankin Starkey notes six enumerators covered Llano County and city, and final tabulations may adjust counts.
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Llano
Rankin Starkey
United States Census Bureau
Starkey
Lianytus
Ldang
Liano County
Box
Kerrville
Ki. J. Hoerster
Hogs and calves market report from S A Livestock market
S A Livestock Market News reports hog receipts 400 with total 800 for value. Hogs show top $5.85 for 170 200 lb goods with best 140 170 lb at $5.00 to $5.85 and sows down. feeders down. Calves and yearlings show gains with bulls dull and cows mostly $8.50 to $6.25, some weights and lots listed with prices.
WPA Open House Announces Calf and Livestock Sale Week
The local WPA chair Miss Nora Sheepa outlines a sale week May 206 to May 25 for This Work Pays Your Community. Calf prices range from 8.50 to 9.00 for common to select calves, stocker steers 9.00 to 10.50, heifers 8.60 to 9.50, with some as high as 11.50 for 231 lb steer calves. Sheep and goats show slower demand with varied prices, shorn stock and fat goats scarce.
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Nora Sheepa
Five Indicted By Grand Jury In May Term
Five felony indictments were returned in the first three days. Lloyd Garrison charged with burglary and theft of chickens. W. M. Bourland faces forgery and two counts of passing as a true forged instrument. Hugo Oestreich named foreman of the grand jury summoned by Judge Raymond Gray. Grand jurors include Kinley Murchison J. C. Click W. F. Willborn Fritz Otto Juke Moss Allen S. Johnson Chas Parkhill J A Bureclay L C Reager Alfred Coursey A W Hartman. Riding bailiff Joe B Smith and door bailiff G P Butler appointed. Recess until the third week of sport starting May 27.
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Lloyd Garrison
I W. M. Bourland
Hugo Oestreich
Raymond Gray
Grand Jury
Kinley Murchison
J. C. Click
W. F. Willborn
Fritz Otto
Juke Moss
Allen S. Johnson
Chas. Parkhill
J. A. Bureclay
L. C. Reager
Alfred Coursey
A. W. Hartman
Joe &. Smith
G. P. Butler
Two Llano Couples Wed by Justice J B Mayes
Justice of the peace J B Mayes performed two marriages last week in Llano County. On May 11 John William Allen and Rue Ann Nobles were united in marriage. On May 12 Ivan Kirk and Miss Cassel Leverett married at Mayes home. Both couples will reside in Llano County.
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Justice of the Peace
J. B. Mayes
Uiese
John William Allen
Rue Ann Nobles
Lvan Kirk
Misa Cassel Leverett
Justice Mayes
Llano County
Agricultural Conservation Payments Reported for Shing County
The local office released a reform form showing total agricultural conservation payments of 69 469 94 for Shing County in 19. The funds were split among the farm program 23 615 62 range work 41 176 45 and Cotton parity 4 677 87. All but two checks have been received, one each for the farm and range programs.
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Shing County
Bruhl Family Plans Houston Trip to Washington and New York
Mrs. Lawrence L. Bruhl departed Tuesday for Houston to join Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bruhl for a journey to Washington and New York. The group expects to be away from Texas for several weeks.
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Lawrence L. Bruhl
Houston
E. L. Bruhl
Washington
New York
Texas
Llano hosts WPA open house with performances and club days
General open house for Llano and Llano County residents Monday May 20 showcases WPA non construction projects. Music by the high school band and a negro boys chorus. Sewing room open all week. Special days honor local groups with ladies and men s clubs hosting visits led by community members. Church day on Thursday features multiple organizers.
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Llano
Llano County
Sheeon
John L. Watkins
H. J. Hoerster
Harold McLean
Miss Sheson
Daymon Edwards
W.B. Collins
W. B. Haynie
M. M
Moss
J. T. Hallford
Chas
TCU President to Deliver Llano Sermon on May 19
M Waits president of Texas Christian University Fort Worth will deliver the bhatta laureate sermon to Llano seniors next Sunday May 19. Reverend Joe Froderick Llano Christian church pastor arranged an impressive program for the occasion.
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Kk. M. Waits
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Bhatta
Llano
Joe Froderick
Liano Rodeo Reserved Seats Go On Sale Next Week
Reserved tickets for the Liano Rodeo set for June 6 7 and 8 go on sale Thursday at Liano drug stores. 400 center seats front in stadium reserved at 50 cents, with general admission at 1.00 to reduce gate congestion.
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Liano Rodeo
Liano’s
Cowgirl Contest Opens Doors to Local Entrants at Liano’s Rodeo
One entry received for the Cowgirl contest chaired by Mrs H J Woerster for Lianos Rodeo on June 6. Any girl from Liano county may enter without sponsor by filing name with her. Invitations sent to Gillespie Blanco Burnet San Saba Mason counties. entrants needing sponsors in those areas. Prizes include high awards up to $25.
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H. J. Woerster
Liano
Clinton Hliardin
Gillespie County
Gillespie
Blanco, Burnet
San Saba
Mason Counties
Local hostesses prepare reception for visitors
Milliger and Mrs. L. T. Schrank serve as hosts for the day with Friday open to the general public. Mrs Cecil Cone, Mrs Slater Duncan, Mrs Allan Newsom and Mrs Clay Fowler assist. Rural residents are guests on Saturday with Mrs Grace Lindsey, Mrs R. M. Bolt and Miss Jessie Clymer as hostesses.
Electrical Appliance Show To Run June 6 7 8 In Llano
E T Jones of the Lower Colorado River Authority visited Llano last week to promote an Electrical Appliance show sponsored by the LCRA and The Llano News. Distributors will supply most prizes for the three day event with local dealers adding to the list for a substantial cash value.
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E. T. Jones
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Liana
Llano News
Mr. Jones
District Court Work Light In Early Term
The district court opened with a light docket. One civil case Fritz Rothmangn vs Draper et al for debt resulted in a plaintiff’s judgment. A civil case Reed vs Lewis et al was dismissed. Four divorces were disposed of, three granted and one by dismissal. The criminal docket will be called next week.
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District Court
Cive
Fritz Rothmangn
Lawrence Draper
D. C. Reed
John J. Lewis
Verdie Mae Townsend
Townsend
Lucy Greggs
George Grege
Dorothy Oehler
Max Oehler
Edith Jessie Burns
Leonard Odell Hurns
Aiden
Rains Pass Llane By This Week
The week brought rising temperatures with a peak near 92 degrees and no rain. U S Weather Bureau observer H C Roth notes one day reached 99 degrees earlier in the year, and provides daily highs and lows for the past week.
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Llane
H. C. Roth
United States Weather Bureau
Roth
Rodeo Judges Are Selected For F Aanc Event
Clinton Hardin, manager of the fAanc Rodeo, has arranged a special award pair of boots to spur pins for the winners in the contract.
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Clinton Hardin
Llano Hosts 13th Central Texas Firemen Convention
The Llano Volunteer Fire department will host the 13th semi annual Central Texas District Volunteer Firemen's association convention on May 19. About 500 visiting firemen expected. Officers include Billy Bartlett president and Olen Quilberson Austin Ray Roe Bal linger Chester Cherry. Contests include a pumper race and four man race with cash prizes. Social events precede and follow the meeting.
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Llano
Olen Quilberson
Austin
Ray Roe
Abilene
Chester Cherry
Fire Department
Ballinger
Buchansi Dam
Llano Chamber of Commerce Holds First Meeting of Year
The Llano Chamber of Commerce assembles tonight at Hotel Llano with Dr. H. J. Hoerster presiding. He urges full attendance to discuss new ideas and plans for the coming year and reports from committees and activities will be presented.
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Llano
Two Llano Girls Receive Degrees
Annetta Moss and Mackie Kathryn Westerman are among 615 University of Texas Arts and Sciences candidates for June 3 commencement. Mildred Banford Inks of Llano Austin is listed for Bachelor of Journalism. Robin Royal Shepperd, brother of Pr. R. L. Shepperd, will receive a Bachelor of Science in medicine.
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Llano
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Texas
H. T. Partin
Annetta Moss
Mackie Kathryn Westerman
Mildred Banford Inks
Liano
Austin
Robin Royal Shepperd
Pr. R. L. Shepperd
Llano Rodeo Chooses Three Judges for Annual Event
Three judges will preside over Llano’s annual rodeo on June 6 7 and 8. Tom Hickman of Gainesville Omar Wright of Junction and Fentress Ladily of San Antonio were selected for the post. Mr Hardin said final plans are rapidly being completed and the show is expected to be the best yet.
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Llano
Tom Hickman
Gainesville
Omar Wright
Junction
Fentress Ladily
San Antonio
Hardin
Tn. Ld
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Meyer Ha
Texas A
M. Cale
Takino
S. A. Livestock
WPA
J. P
C. of C
R. L. Shepperd
Corpus Christi
Dr. Shepperd
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