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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
1
The News Corral invites former Llano County residents back for the third annual Homecoming celebration on June 6 7 and 8 in Llano. It highlights new businesses and improvements while urging old timers to return and reconnect with community leaders including returning veterans who helped shape postwar growth.
The editor of The News credits Hazel O Bowman with furnishing much of the copy for this edition and thanks others who contributed, including members of Liano High School journalism class, during Homecoming activities.
Llano County grand jury returned three indictments against Eu gene Burr. One count alleges burglary of a private residence at night with intent to commit a reported offense. The other two counts allege additional offenses linked to the same incident. Foreman W Koon presided with a panel including W Y Faw, Jerdy, Bleacher, Yearson, Garrett, Schneider, Qtto, Sehneid, Ahrens, Bragg, Aea u Te shai, and Jarvett.
District Judge Raymond Gray ordered a petit jury list opened by district clerk J. A. Mayes. The panel for May 27 includes HR. K. Staedtter Elmo Littlepigs A. Y. Eliott Howard Lange Aiford Matlock Dan Pope Gordon Donop Edgar Moore C. E. Bertling Clarence Grenwelge Mike Delz Edgar James Moss Flay Bird A F Bule J W Graham A W Hartman N P Chew John Cummins T C Clendennen M J Stewart Jr Obed Rode O D Mmlorn K G Alexander J M Boswell Hi F Casser L Y D Fleming L N Bauman Luther Box V J Taylor J O ender MRT Son.
Llano Chamber of Commerce president J J Young announced the committee roster for the new year at a board meeting. Appointments include County roads PF M Cassaday chair with Roy Willoughby and C V Robinson. Highway A G Mueller chair with Allan Newsom Luke Mogs and Orville Buttery. Minerals S BE Chesnut chair with J B Upton Monroe Raesner. Trade extension FL G Wallace chair with Jim Watkins A R Weber Carrie Beveridge John L Watkins. Civic Bailey Ratliff chair with L B Townett W H Wallace E A Sebavedis. Budget TY So Aboore chair with M D Buster WOR Orr. Livestock D F chairman with Clay Fowler Ale CG V Robinson. Publicity Wil J Collins chair with Mrs A C Bowman Carl Garner. Finance and membership were previously appointed with T J Moore as chairman.
Mrs Caroline Lehrer died at her Llano home Thursday morning following a long Llano County life with early birth in Hilespie County on October 10 1857. She married Frederick Lehrer in Castell October 8 1888. Her husband died January 2 1940. Survived by four children Edgar Walter Frank and daughter Erma Couson with services Friday conducted by Rev Vladetsky and Rev Marshall.
The excerpt references individuals H. J. Hoerster and H. T. Harri as part of a local matter labeled by MOM. Details are sparse, but the names indicate a civic or organizational context within the community.
Llano received a heavy rain Wednesday night with totals exceeding two inches, boosting weekly precipitation to 3.69 inches and May’s first half to about 1.10 inches. The week’s high reached 90 degrees, with a low around 52, while Bailey Ratliff sold a Falamino stallion named Trigger for 750 dollars to O G Heath of Madisonville Texas.
Mrs. L. T. Schrank urged adults to lead Girl Scouts this summer, noting the intermediate group lacks leadership as the girls will have more time for activities. She mentioned two field workers, Miss Helen John and Miss [name not provided].
The Llano Independent School District board announces a tax hike to raise local school funding from 1.08 to 1.50 dollars per hundred. The election will be held soon after the board cites rising operating costs and insufficient state support to meet educational needs. Representatives cite salaries, facilities, and a proposed vocational program as factors driving the request. Local residents Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mrs. Renick visit relatives as leaders push for adult civic involvement.
Lt. Gen. Ira Clarence Haker a Tolano county native and veteran of two world wars is highlighted as one of Italys ten flight military leaders. Born April 18 1896 at Wild Creek he rose through the air service from World War I era to command roles culminating in his promotion to colonel just before Pearl Harbor. See EAKER on Page EIGHT.
The News extends birthday wishes to Gene Elva Goble Elizabeth Ratliff Marvin Elliott Joe Leonard Wen nmohs Orville Buttery May 12. May 13 celebrates Betty Lou Gilliland Virginia Joyen Dees Virginia Fay Leverett Bennie. Page five lists additional names.
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