WWI Vets Convene District Convention in Ballinger
Llano county members of Veterans of World War I and its auxiliary gather in Ballinger for a district convention on Saturday and Sunday May 2021. Registration starts 8 a.m. at the library. welcome remarks by Mayor Charles Clifton and Floyd Crownover the district commander.
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Llano
Ballinger
Floyd Crownover
Charles Clifton
Gaylord Kenney
Harlingen
Department of Texas
Eula Hudson
Lamesa
Department
Ben Barnes
Air Force Promotes Herman Rhoades Jr in Medal Award
Herman W. Rhoades Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman W. Rhoades of Llano, received an Air Force commendation medal with a citation for meritorious service as Airman in charge of the clothing sales store and base commissary at Phalsbourg Air Force Base France. He was promoted to Airman First Class. The citation notes his sustained effectiveness and devotion to duty contributed to mission accomplishment.
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Herman W. Rhoades Jr
Herman W. Rhoades
Llano
Phalsbourg
France
Wihin
Directorate of Services
Rhoadie
United States Air Force
Swimming Eligibility Tests and Private Lessons Announced
Private swimming lessons will be offered at the Llano pool by Miss Judy Lewis from June 7 to 14. Groups of one to three are seen as private lessons with prices similar to last year. Eligibility tests for classes will run June 15 to 17 mornings, with courses ranging from beginner to life saving and water safety.
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Liano Swimming Pool
Judy Lewis
Lewis
Kingsland Water Plant Seeks More Users
Kingsland officials urge additional subscriptions for the proposed water system. Several residents applied last month, but more are needed to move the project forward, and officials warn it may be a long wait before the service is offered again.
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Kingsland
Leake County Artists Accepted into Dallas Group
Four Leake County artists Mrs Virgie Cornelius Mrs Robert Hunger Mrs Tommy Fowler and Mrs T D Bryant of Inks Leake gain membership in the Artists and Craftsmen Associated of Dallas after approval by three jurors Dollie Nabinger Virginia Muller and Raymond Froman Their paintings are entered in the Spring Festival of Art at Preston Center Dallas billed as the Southwest’s best sidewalk show More than 250 exhibits and 2500 paintings are expected May 24 25 26 at Preston Center in Dallas.
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Leake County Art Club
Artists and Craftsmen, Associated
Dallas
Virgie Cornelius
Robert Hunger
Tommy Fowler
T. D. Bryant
Inks Leake
Dollie Nabinger
Virginia Muller
Raymond Froman
Preston Center
Southwest
Ministers Host Llano Alliance Meeting At Pittsburg Ave Church
Rev Rodger Croker and Mrs Croker welcomed ten Llano County ministers at Pittsburg Avenue Baptist Church for a Monday night gathering. A six week laymen's theology school will run each Monday from Sept 11 to Oct 16. A fellowship supper followed. The June meeting is set for June 30 at Sunrise Beach main park with Rev Ray Jacobs hosting.
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Roger Croker
Llano County
Planned Parenthood Official Visits Hill Country Agency
Fausto S Tosceno of Austin a Planned Parenthood World Population Organization project developer met with the Hill Country Community Action Agency to discuss establishing a family planning clinic with Office of Economic Opportunity help. He offered to assist with an application if the group operates a clinic in the counties of Kerr? Mills Llano and San Saba.
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Fausto S. Tosceno
Austin
Planned Parenthood World Populaton Organization
New York City
Hill Country Community Action Agency
Office of Economic Opportunity
Aew
Mills
Llano
San Saba
Miss Highland Lakes Beauty Pageant Set at Observation Point
The Highland Lakes Beauty Pageant, sponsored by the Buchanan Dam Chamber of Commerce and Arts Group, will be held at Observation Point. Col. Ray Beggs (Ret.) chairs the pageant with Terri Walston of Kingsland and Austin the current Miss Highland Lakes.
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Mies Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes
Buchcos
Buchanan Dam
Terri Walston
Kingsland
Austin
Age Combs
Highland Lakes Tourist Association
Waco
Long Beach
California
Highland Lakes Area
Chambers of Commerce
Lampasas
Liano
Marble Falls
P. O. Box
Family Called To Devine for Funeral
Mr and Mrs Robert Finch and family of Sunrise Beach were called to Devine for a pending funeral for Lonzo Ed Melott a World War I veteran the Finch and Melott families mourn his passing Survivors include two daughters Mrs Robert Finch and Mrs Lee Light Douglas and three sons Luther Pete and Joe Melott all of the Devine area
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Robert Finch
Sunrise Beach
Devine
Lee Light Douglas
Sheboygan, Wise
Luther
Pete
Joe Melott
Devine Area
Vocational Pupils Honor Employers at Llano High Banquet
Llano High School DE and ICT students hosted a banquet at the Ramblin Rose to thank their employers for support in the two year training program. The event featured decorated tables, hostesses, and remarks by Rev. Joe Rogers. Certificates for over 300 hours of classwork and 1300 hours on the job were awarded to Scott Rogers, Mary Spencer, Danny Merkel, Vernon Otto, and Roger Wimberley.
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Liano High School
Ramblin’ Rose
ICT
Gordon Hodges
Yvonne Castleberry
Inman
Mery Spencer
Joe Rogers
Grace Episcopal Church
Max Alexander
Scott Rogers
Mary Spencer
Danny Merkel
Vernon Otto
Roger Wimberley
DECA
VICA
Llano News
Llano County
Industrial Cooperative
Albert Brown
Rhea Bryant
Yvonine Castleberry
Kenneth Lucas
Jimmy Mabry
Danny
City Urges Grass Clean-Up Campaign Across Liang
City officials and the Woman's Culture Club sponsor a cleanup drive to mow overgrown lots ditches and streets. Residents with mowed properties should contact T Duncan at 247 6208 or the city office for guidance.
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T. Duncan
Aly
City of
Liang
Woman’s Culture Club
Mother's Day Guests Visit Local Figures
Agnes Saba hosts guests from Brady and Austin including Andrew Leifeste and Mrs Vernon Farmer. The Rev Leifeste of Brady visited Ms Leifeste on Saturday with others from the area.
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Agnes Saba
Ahd
Dire Norman
Johnnie Marie Jenkins
Ouse
Andrew Leifeste
Brady
Vernon Farmer
Drake
Deboreh
Shadon
Austin
Leifeste
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Anc
Llanorx Pharmacy
Wayslave
Slave River
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Phil Wagner
College Station
Martin Wagner
Mason
Mayd Rothmann
Walter Lehrer
Northside Gro. & Mkt
Libby
Kingsland Water Plant
Rodger Croker
Planned Parenthood
Ieland
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