Llano Chamber Of Commerce History Recalls Leaders, War Work
The Llano Chamber of Commerce born in 1924 with J. F. Battery as first president details its long service to Llano and Llano County. It notes wartime leadership during 1942 44 under Carl Garner and the addition of a war activities committee to support national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
T. ¥. Hill
T. J. Moore
Grady Faubjon
W. OW. Watkins
Allan Newsom
P. L. Barker
D. R. Keyser
Geo. M. Watkins
W. H. Wallace
Charles Milliger
1, Co. Battery
John L. Watkins
W. J. Hoerster
Hoerster
J. F P. Battery
Carl Garner
Liano County
Chamber of Commerce
Carlos Ash
Llano Advances on New Sewer System Construction
Llano progresses on a $166,251.09 sewer project contracted to Roy M. Mitchell of Shreveport. Work started in March with 200 working days planned, part of a three-point program funded by $400,000 in revenue bonds including electrical system and waterworks acquisitions. Dallas manager R C Wallis oversees combined utilities. city aims to retire bonds sooner than 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Roy M. Mitchell
Shreveport
Louisiana
City of
Liano
Lower
Colorado River
R. C. Wallis
Dallas
M. C. Dalehau
Llano Homecoming Proclamation Amid War Conditions
The proclamation from Llano Texas invites citizens who moved away to return for a Homecoming in June 1941 honoring their impact and friendships. It notes plans to repeat the event annually but postponement due to wartime conditions in the country.
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Llano
Texas
Llano Volunteer Fire Department Kept Ready in Town
The Llano volunteer fire department boasts 25 members led by President FE S Young and Chief Milam Barnett. Its equipment includes a 1937 Chevrolet booster truck and a 1940 V-Eight pumper housed in a 1940s fire hall funded by the city with NYA aid, while members attend conventions and Texas A&M training courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. S. Young
Elmo Littlepage
Marvin Elliott
Milam Barnett
Leroy Lange
Liano
NYA
Liano Organization
Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund
Texas A. and
M. College
Hereford Breeders Form Llano County Group
The Llano County Hereford Breeders Association organized in spring 1942 with eight charter members. The group holds an annual December sale of top purebred Herefords, with social events for the fire department and a memorial to two active members. President Alex Hardin and County Agent W. Robinson arrange for renowned judges. Members include Fitzsimons Land and Cattle, Eberling Hereford, Mrs. Ruth Martin, Clifford Martin, Clinton Hardin, P. Cassaday, Allan Newsom, and Winkel's Polled Hereford ranch. The association contracted with Llano Sales for use of an all weather auction facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County
America
Alex Hardin
Llano
W. Robinson
Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Company
Eberling Hereford Ranch
Ruth, Martin
Clifford Martin
Clinton Hardin
FP. M. Cassaday
Allan Newsom
Winkel
Llano Sales Company
Llano County Homecoming Plans Revival Under Chairman
Llano County resumes a homecoming celebration after war delays. A three day event on June 4 7 8 invites former residents to return, enjoy a grand parade rodeo and new entertainments while highlighting Buchanan Lake and its dam.
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Llano County
Ormer Engens
Lalo County
Reavell
Llano
Colorado River
Buchanan Lake
Will Cat
Llano High School
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Llano Chamber of Commerce
State OF Texas
A. D
I. M. C. Dalhau
Ira Eaker
Lllano Resi
Hereford
Liana Volunteer Fire Department
Steve
M. Peacock
Normandy
Louis Pryor
Ormer Celebration
Lmvitation
Wilburn Gatman, Sr
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