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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
8
Llano county embraces a growing homecoming tradition linked to the annual rodeo. In 1940 the Chamber of Commerce launched plans, appointing Wilburn Oatman as chair and canvassing for invites to former residents. Nearly 2000 invitations were mailed for the second annual celebration tied to the fifth Llano rodeo.
The Llano News reports a long list of local business people who plan floats including C J Whigham Home Appliance Tom Brady Humble Oil Hi Way Battery and many others. Chairman Allan Newsom says additional entries may appear and invites others to join for parade success.
S A Livestock notes estimated salable and total receipts with hogs trading 10 to 15 cents higher than Monday and top at 8.80 for 180 to 270 pound hogs. Light weights 140-160 pounds sold 8.00 to 8.50, sows 7.60 to 7.75, feeders 7.00 to 7.50. Cattle and calves totals reach 1,300 and 1,200 respectively as yearlings moved mostly steady with prices 8.00 to 9.75 for various grades.
The Coming Celebration Committee with the Mayor's proclamation announces Llano Homecoming Days June 5 through 7 at Llano. A special edition of The Llano News is mailed to 2000 former Llano citizens by the Chamber of Commerce as the event's future hinges on its success.
Cattle sales show weaker demand with common and medium beef cows trading $5.50 to $9.25 and calves steady to slightly lower. Steer calves bring $10.50 to $13.25, yearling stockers $10.00 to $11.50, and fat lambs steady around $7.50 to $8.00 with wethers around $4.25 to $5.00 and feeder lambs at $6.00 to $6.25.
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