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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
25
In an election year handshaking dominates social contact as a Liano voter explains he would vote for a candidate because they did not shake hands every time they met. The conscientious objector notes he avoids smoking while meeting candidates to avoid washing his hands after excessive handshakes.
The obituary outlines Floyd Joe Young a prominent educator and community leader. It traces his career from Cotulla High School principal to superintendent roles in Hutto Marble Falls Tolano Llano and his service in Llano. It notes his marriage to Ruth Crandall Bailey and the birth of his children, plus his MA from the University of Texas and extensive civic engagements.
Cooperation continues as home demonstration club members donate bread and cookies through Miss Frances Barton to the court house lawn gathering for Pioneer Day. The general homecoming committee outlines a full three day program signaling a brighter post war homecoming era. Visitors to Llano County over the weekend include families from Lockhart Bartlett Elgin and nearby communities as the event aims toward a centennial era celebration.
A homecoming committee invites Y. Y. Baker of Eden father of Lt. Gen. Ira C. Baker to attend Ira Baker Day in Liam County on Friday June 7 as the most distinguished native son. The celebration hopes Generali Baker will attend with field Greek roots.
The article notes a local figure served as chairman of the Llano County salvage committee during the wartime period and led the district football committee in 1944-45. It references roles in community drives including the January clothing drive.
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