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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
5
Berlin May 20 The Tageblatt reports Germany will hand its reply to allied powers on Thursday and will closely follow President Wilson's 14 points. The 15 day deadline for Germany to respond to the peace treaty expires today.
A San Antonio picture feature recalls Lt. E Roy Townsend and nurse Miss Shaw, who met in Texas and served in France with the Royal Nurses Corps during World War I. Shaw describes front line evacuations, gas attacks, and moving wounded at a hospital, while Townsend served with aviation units and later stories touch on discipline and posting to England.
Llano Public School schedules a Thursday May 24 opening with an operetta in the auditorium and Friday May 30 graduating exercises in the same venue. Dr. Frederick Eby of the State University to deliver commencement address with diplomas awarded to all graduates meeting requirements. Rev. Pennybacker to preach the morning sermon.
Clyde Buttery returns to his home after serving in France with the 35th Division from June to November during World War I. He arrived in the United States on April 7 and was discharged at Fort Worth. He recounts hardships faced by his unit and plans to resume work at Rutters Hardware Company.
Fragmentary text indicates a physician from Freder ick burg practiced medicine at home before involvement with a San Antonio area case. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but mentions an army, Ll Town Lead, and a figure named Be Vasa or Fog ah hemoghe.
Llano County voters face a June election on a $300,000 road bond and a maintenance tax of 1 mill on the hundred dollars valuation. Chamber of Commerce urging passage, arguing roads spur commerce and need two-thirds funding for state highway projects. Proponents stress both bond and tax are essential for construction and ongoing upkeep.
Mrs. Mary J Lowry died at the Southern Hotel Llano at 3 18 am Monday after months of illness. She came from Mississippi in January 1917 with her son Jerry and brother H T Cunningham of Jacksonville Texas. Survived by her son and four brothers and five sisters. Religious services by Rev Pennyhacker at the Southern Hotel and interment in Llano Cemetery. Pallbearers and funeral director named. Community sympathy expressed.
Members of the Senior Class attended a luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Cogdell on Saturday May 17. The dining room featured nasturtiums and flowers, with painted place cards and carnations at each plate. Marie Duncan read the class history and Pearl Smith delivered the class prophecy before Lillian Brown led a toast to the Seniors.
Mrs. M J Edwards, mother of Mrs. W W Watkins, died at her daughter Mrs EB Cheney's home in Saline Springs. Mrs. Watkins rushed to attend her bedside but arrived after the death occurred around 2 PM. The community offers prayers for comfort to the grieving family.
Happenings from Llano and nearby areas note Mrs. Emily Maddox returning for a finished Llano school term. Several visitors arrive from Fort Worth and HL Campo to see families including Mrs. Underwound Mrs. Clay Fowler and Pesael Fowler. Local residents recount short visits by Lt. Stone John Durst and Mr and Mrs Dan Wilson and others as health and travel updates fill the week.
Llano church members oversubscribe the Centenary quota by over 590 dollars, with total raised 6925 dollars against a 6000 dollar target. The local campaign proceeds reflect strong parish support and ongoing solicitations among members.
The Cham ber of Commerce held a Tuesday night meeting with many present. Secretary Porter read a report while committee chairs outlined activities, urging cooperation to keep progress moving forward and avoid hindrance.
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