Cherokee News Briefs From Green Forest and Nearby Towns
Local notes recount visits and gatherings across Green Forest Ark and nearby towns. Residents named include Jones Coffman Randolph Eaton Lee Johanson and others visiting relatives organizers and pastors. Vietnam tour returnees and graduation services at Howard Payne College are mentioned along with weekend visits by families from San Marcos Lampasas and Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Jones
Greenforest
Ark
Lynn Coffman
W. E. Randolph
Lowell Jay
Belton
Ellis Lee Randolph
Missy
Tyler
W. M. Eaton
Tow, Mix
T. B. Randolph
Sem Salba
Irene Brown
San Seba
Alton Hillman
Valley Spring
Kenith Johanson
Shirley Ann
Killeen
Jerry Benner
Austin
Wayne Johanson
Harold Johanson
Keith
Alice
Verda Barrett
Mike Stewart
Houston
Clyde Johanson
Dude Battles
Oliver B. Altizer
San Marcos
R. T. Altizer
Sue Betty Davenport
San Saka
Bess Gifford
Will Conley
Earl Myers
Lampasas
Elbert Taylor
Pallbearers Named for G. C. Gregory
Pallbearers for G. C. Gregory include Raymond Rogers Reuben Oestretch R P McWilliams Walter Millican Carlos McKinney Oscar Owen Clyde Little and Wallace Hazelwood as funeral arrangements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Rogers
Reuben Oestretch
R. P. McWilliams
Walter Millican
Carlos McKinney
Oscar Owen
Clyde Little
Wallace Hazelwood
Llano Whirlybirds Top Kingsland Sluggers 10–9
Llano softball team the Whirlybirds hosted the Kingsland Sluggers at Barney Lee Field on May 13. Josie Najar and Cindy Bauer pitched for Llano with Alberta Allred on the mound for Kingsland. The Sluggers led early but Llano seized the lead in the sixth to win 10 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Herridge
Llano
Whirlybirds
Kingsland Sluggers
Barney Lee Field
Josie Najar
Cindy Bauer
Alberta Allred
Kingsland
Whirleybirds
Castell obituary notes family ties and local visits
Mdeath was quite unexpected. She was the eldest daughter of the late Jim and Henrietta Rothmann and had lived near Castell almost all her life. Surviving two sisters, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Various local updates follow including visits, illnesses, and preparations for the Bode reunion. Denny k spent the last year in Vietnam before returning home with wife Laura Vasberling. Our sympathy to the Allert family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdeath
Jim
Henrietta Rothmann
Castell
Nonie Simpson
Rosalind Grenwellge
Karen Kocherschke
Bryan
Glenkila Schneider
Brian
Ster- Schneider
D. R. Keyser
Llano
Felix Buchholz
Cypress Mills
Mire
Charles Keyser
Rogalie Buchholz
Fredericksburg
Senfi
Denny K
Vietnam
Laura Vasberling
Funeral Held For J. Bryan Watson
J. Bryan Watson died at 69 after a long illness on May 14 in Llano. Funeral services were held May 16 at Waldrope Funeral Home with Rev. J C Turner and Rev. D E Simpson. Burial followed at Stang Cemetery in Llano. Survivors include his wife Julia, three daughters, a son in Dallas, his mother, and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Watson
Llano Hospital
Waldrope
J.C. Turner
D.E. Simpson
Stang Cemetery
Joseph Watson
Brown Couny
Llano County
Alberta Janner
Julia Willbanks
Julia Watson
Marthella Miller
James Fegue
LaVerne Miller
Llano
James Bryan Watson
Dallas
Lattie Watson
Kerrville
Ernest Schuessler
Carlos McKinney
Cecil Cone
Terrell Garrett
David Stewart
Hudson Fowler
Henry Hoerster
Tom Moore
Roy Massox
Ford Clinger
Walter Janner
Carlos Ashley, Sr
Howard Wallace
Hal Janner
J.L. Hoy
Two Llanoans Earn Degrees at HPC
Howard Payne College held its Sunday commencement in the Brownwood Coliseum. Glenda Nobles Cash earned a Bachelor of Arts and Lyndon Ray Herridge earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. Honorary doctorates went to Sen. Jack Hightower and Rev. C Bill Hogue. Dr. Guy D. Newman conferred the degrees, celebrating local graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Howard Payne College
Brownwood Colliseum
Glenda Nobles Cash
Lyndon Ray Herridge
Jack Hightower
Vernon
C. Bill Hogue
Department of Evangelism
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
HPC
Guy D. Newman
CWF to Install At Luncheon
The Christian Women's Fellowship will meet for an installation service and luncheon at Fifth First Christian Church on Friday May 21. Mrs Jack Little will be installing officer for the day and evening groups and for the executive board. All church women are urged to attend this special occasion. The mother of the child is the former Lorene Birk who lost her husband years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Wasterlings
Evers
Norman Birk
Jim Leifeste
John Hall
San Antonio
Andrew Leifeste
Brady Hospital
Andrew
Paul Senfi
St. John Luthern
Christian Women's Fellowship
First Christian Church
Jack Little
Hext
Lorene Birk
Error corrected for Nancy and Priscilla Smith
The notice corrects senior section names Nancy Smith and Priscilla Smith. Nancy plans elementary education at Tarleton State College, was in band and FHA four years and FTA one year. Priscilla, daughter of Mrs. Edwin Smith, will work in Austin, was on the annual staff one year and Homecoming Queen Nominee, and belonged to FHA four years FTA three years pep squad Math Club Buzz staff and Science Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehler
Nancy Smith
Priscilla Smith
Elmer R. Smith
Tarleton State College
FHA
FTA
Smth
Edwin Smith
Austin
Buzz
Linda Ray Earns Degree at TWU
The Texas Woman's University Spring Commencement Saturday May 15 awarded bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. Linda Ray daughter of Mr and Mrs Janiis P Ray received a bachelor of arts in library science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Woman's University
Liane
Linda Ray
Janiis P. Ray
Brownies Visit Llano Museum For History Lesson
Browne Troop 192 visited the Llano Museum on Monday afternoon May 10. Miss Lena Schorlemmer opened the museum on her day off and gave the girls Padre Island shells. After touring, refreshments were served. The group included Loralea Deats GatL Beesley Donna Hopson Patti Harden Pam Long Kim Woods Tammie Smith Annette Simpson Jamye Staats Sandy Simpson Diane Oestrech Bertie Beesley Melba Harden Una Mae Hopson Clatra Beesley Donnie Hopson Tim my Harden. They plan a park cookout for their last meeting and one monthly gathering in summer.
Talent Show Showcases Llano Students Skits
Llano High School hosted a benefit talent show in the auditorium drawing a large audience. Judges included Mrs. Morris Steen Ray Dillard and others. First to third grade winners featured La Resta Mexican dancers and a piano solo by Diane Oestreich with a drill team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano High School
Llano School
Morris Steen
Ray Dillard
Kingsland
Buddy Remmers
Esther Dalhan
Ethel Moss
Francis Kelly
Carl Edge
Clifford Edge
Kerry Majkzak
Sherry Adams
Martha Hyatt
Renee Smathers
Lisa Vassar
Jay Paul Stewart
Tony Merkel
Keith Shaffer
Troy Ingram
Beauty Contest Entries Sought for Highland Lakes Pageant
Contestants are invited for the Miss Flight and Lakes Universe Pageant set poolside at Highland Lakes Country Club Kingsland during the Kingsland Aqua Boom. The winner will represent the Highland Lakes Tourist Association and attend Miss Texas Universe prelims. Contact Ann Henington for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Highland Lakes Country Club
Kingsland
Ig W. F
Woody) McCasland
Pest Presidiort
Highland Lakes Tourist Association
Ane
Mason
Aers Faust
Spal 4
Chamber of Commerce
Eant
Ann Henington
Austin
Tow HD Club Hosts Prairie Mt. Home Demonstration Guests
Tow HD Club entertained the Prairie Mt. Home Demonstration Club with a May 13 party at Mrs. Damo Wyckoff’s home. Six members plus 21 club members attended. guests were greeted by Mrs. Gertrude Suggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tow HD
Prairie Mt. Club
Tow Home Demonstration Club
Prairie Mt. Home
Damo Wyckoff
Thureday
Mies
Robert Schneider
Alo Schneiider
Ethel Schneid- Weigel
Grenelae
B Het
Gertrude Suggs
LHS Spanish Class Honors Mrs Alonso With Medal
The LHS Spanish class awarded Mrs Alonso a decorative medal in a brief ceremony Tuesday morning. Jean Buttery and Nan Needham presented it, with Buttery speaking entirely in Spanish and noting the class’s appreciation for her work and their affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LHS
Alonso
W. H. Torrance
Central Texas Electric Tops Battery Hardware 18 to 11
In a slow pitch league game at Barney Lee Field on May 12, Cen tral Texas Electric defeated Battery Hardware 18 to 11. Randy Scott led with four hits and a triple, while Elden Jensen and James Beesley pitched for their teams. Bobby Halliburton, Mike Gonzales, Jimmy Decker, and Willie Smith homered in the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harridge
Liano
Barney Lee Field
Elden Jensen
Central Texas Flactric Corporation
James Beesley
Battery Hardware
Bobby Halliburton
Mike Gonzales
Randy Scott
Jimmy Decker
Willie Smith
Battery
Cenetral Texas Electric
Castell Rites For William Fritze 82
William Fritze 82 of Castell died Monday May 17 in a San Angelo hospital. Services were at Trinity United Methodist Church Castell with Rev. Charles Hare and Rev. Lawrence Greenshaw officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. He was born Oct 0 1888 in Castell a lifelong resident and married Olga Bauer in 1911 at Hoersterville. He was a rancher and a steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fritze
Cagetell
San Angelo
Trinity United Methodist Church
Castell
Charles Hare
Lawrence Greenshaw
Church
Hoersterville
Ile
Jaycees Fight Closely With OC Team In Tight Little League Clash
Three hits by Shelby Wright highlight a back and forth Little League game where Jaycees and OC battled to a 12-11 finish. Randy Franklin Donnie Hopson led JC pitching while Johnny Jesse Baltazar Napolez and OC’s squad kept pressure through the middle innings. The Lions hosted Kingsland Friday with Will Cohen Robert Greenwood on the mound as rain halted play in the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Wright
Jaycees
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Randy Franklin
Donnie Hopson
Jc’s
Johnny
Jesse S
Baltazar
Napolez
Lions
Kingsland
Will Cohen
Robert Greenwood
Tencinr
Llano area events calendar and death notice
Calendar of events lists May activities from May 21 to May 26 including banquets graduations and government meetings in Llano Kingsland and Highland Lakes. The death notice for Olga Fritze reports survivor family including spouse children grandchildren and great grandchildren with pallbearers noted.
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Mere
Vann
Price Miller
Ria Apen Va
L. Ff. Mayes
Charley Cook
Don Henderson
Fort Worth
Baptist Church
Don
Ray Bennett
Moore Johanson
Lone Grove
Glen Johanson
Ant Lyndon
Cherokee
Mike Walters
Mirs
Jack Barkers
Ted Bode
Pontotoc
Buck Millican
Troy Pope
John Day
Cathy Eckoff
Pat
the Bend
Kim Barker
Man of
Richardson
Johnny Ellison
Jim Webb
Alpine
Western Mattress Co
Avatin Ave
Brownwood
Lien
G. C. Gregory
Lland
Vernen Weert
Lest Waek
PTA
Rance Bell
Ramona
Regina
Liane News Phete
Cowboy Boot Lovers
Central Texas
America
Tony Lama
Justin
Necons
Cowtown
Mics
Clyde Taylor
Acme
Harry
San Saba, Texas
J. Bryan Watson
Llanoans
Rose
Llano, Texas
Jimmy Fletcher
Hill Country Ramblers
TWU
Llano Museum
Hetch Smith
Debby Homerstad
Brenda Brown
Chip Utterback
Ernest Ligon
Tommy Wallace
Robert Krauss
Chévolet Gresson
Rivende Rodhe
Jamie Edwards
Liano News
Tammy King
Twirler
Robert Poblete
Bruce Stephenson
Kearby Needham
Doyal Myers
Lester Norris
Danny Rogers
Steven King
Tom Ratliff
Dil Landon
Rene Thurman
Becky Stehling
Debra Haggerton
Leigh Ingram
Cindy Taylor
Kathy Talley
Eugenia Merkel
Lucretia Turner
Jena Jones
Suzanne Lynn
Susan Scott
Cindy Raab
Harvey Raab
Dale Rogers
Lillie Villanueva
Donna Biggers
Slane High School
Raemona Ahbett
Highland Lakes
Rainbow Girls
Llano High
Kingsland Water Supply Corp
HLRA
Social Security Representas Tive
Methodist Church
Olga Fritze
Vernon van Fritze
Norman Fritze
Raymond HU. Fritze
Walter W
Gladys) Nowlin
Roy W
Lillie Mae) Arrett
St. Simon Island
Louis Johnson
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