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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

10

Liano High Honors Students at Awards Ceremony

Liano High School honored 82 students including perfect attendance recipients and department scholars at an awards assembly in the LHS auditorium. Among the recognized were 17 seniors, 24 juniors, 17 sophomores, and 24 freshmen, with standout honors for teachers, the Legion, and specific department and citizenship awards.

Liano High School LHS Kingsland American Layton Post Aan Randle Blesing William Buttery Wayne Chism Denise Funka Connie Fielder Janie Hoerstar Jonie Jordan Glenda Lacky Lisa London Kathy Merkel Sally Moss Rhonda Murchison Cindy Myers Laura Smith Roberts Keith Thms Robert Levensafier Tommy Tinsley Carol Adams Judy Butler Kellene Coats Gail Manglberger Dennise Marschall Vicki Moore Sherri Simpson Diane Stehling Kathy Thiers Lissa Baskin James Banner Curtis Crenwelge Rob Drake Rick Flowers Gary Grandstaff David Hagemann Lester Jenesen Richard Knight David Maddox Arlan Otto Ronald Rushing Bruce Russell Bryan Shimp James Tinsley David Cjarno David Conn Roger Herridge Gerald Hopister Wyatt Ingram Reed Norman William Simpson James Wade Ricky Wooten Rowbecca Abbett Sharla Bailey Stacy Hang Karla Shipp Betty Smith Linda Smith Donne Swope Dana Wright Kris Baskin Jana Blesing Linda Granstall Roxe Aon Jordan Dang Lackey Lynda Lange Cathy

Man Drowns At Lake Buchanan

Michael Gene Sharek 25 of Austin drowned when a boat overturned in rough waters on Lake Buchanan. Leonard Patterson of Pennsylvania survived and swam ashore, reporting the attempt to save Sharek. Divers searched for a third missing man without success. services for Sharek were held in New Castle Pennsylvania.

Mixem Austifi Wis Rue Portad Bosiig Lake Buchanan Michael Gene Sharek Austin Leonard Patterson Pennsylvania Patterson Mixom Fredericksburg Kerrville Poice Department New Castle Clements Funeral Home Burnet

Llano to Open Swim Pool as City Uses Funds for Water System

The Llano pool will open Saturday May 24 from 3 to 8 pm daily except Mondays. City Manager George Rogers says the recently renovated facility aims to support the 1975 season as council votes to use a $31,626 federal allocation for a municipal water system including a 400,000 gallon tank and pipe connections. The mayor signed the planned use report, park improvements loom next year, and the committee reappoints the city equalization board for June 19. The city considers a Department of Interior rats program with city-funded poison distribution.

Llano George Rogers City of John Landon State Parks and Wildlife Department Mac Hutto Maryin Elliott Matt Dees Department of Interior

Llano Narrowly Misses Severe Weather Outbreak

Llano County avoided the worst of a regional storm system but recorded 1.35 inches of rain raising May total to 4.27 inches at the Llano weather station. Upstream floods pushed the Llano River into a foamy chocolate brown surge near the dam as meteorologists traced the moisture from a system moving north from Mexico. The setup produced strong winds and brief thunderstorms before a gradual clearing was forecast.

Llano County Llano Mexico

Llano County May Event Calendar Highlights Local Activities

Calendar page lists Social Security representative visits and several legion, PSL, and youth events from May 22 to May 29. Highlights include a Bike-A-Thon prize event at courthouse square, junior high graduation, and LHS commencements plus multiple game nights and club meetings.

Tow Kingsland Legion Pea Wea Girls Ball Lac PSL C&beb Courthouse Square Lions Marble Falls Lana High Paccalane Reute LHS Little Leasgue MLB Yisie Blagsland Legion

Llano County Grants Grass Lease to Two Davises

Llano County commissioners discussed a five year grass lease signed in late 1971 with A E Davis of Brown County and A E Davis Jr of Concho County. The 17,388.6 acre lease begins August 1 1972 and ends July 31 1977 at 80 cents per acre yearly totaling $69 554.40. The Davises may renew under same terms if they match higher bona fide offers. Tax coverage remains a concern as the lease barely covers land taxes. Moore Johanson and Frida city manager George Rogers attend a water pollution control seminar in College Station.

Llano County Commissioners Court E, Davis Brown County A, E. Davis, Jr Concho County Davises Moore Johanson Anid

Llano County Buys School Bonds for Recreation Facility

The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to purchase 43 000 of school bonds at one tenth of one percent interest to help fund a 100 000 recreation high school facility with 2750 seats. Present were Supt Glen Rhodes Athletic Director Ken Gray and Mac Hutto of Moore State Bank.

Llano County Commissioners Court Recreation Glen Rhodes Ken Gray Mac Hutto Moore State Bank Rhodes Llano Tom Green County Highland Lakes National Bank Llano County Oll Calle Che

Mason native named manager for new PSL Mason branch

Peoples Savings and Loan Association announces Tommy Splittgerber as manager of the new Mason branch. He will work in the Llano office starting June and move to Mason when the building is completed. Splittgerber, a Mason High School graduate and 1949 Texas A&M alum, aims to return to Mason for the branch’s operations.

Mason Sansom

Austin Social Security Office Hours Change

Beginning May 19 the Social Security office in Austin will open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to allow staff more time for reports and claims. The telephone switchboard will not accept incoming calls until 9 a.m.

Social Security Austin Betty Grubbs Grubbs

Llano Rodeo Parade and LHS Graduation Planned

The 1976 Llano Rodeo Parade features 20 Llano rodeo queen nominees in colorful cars while 1974 queen Sherri Simpson and 1975 king Rick Murchison ride horseback. Graduation ceremonies at Llano High School honor 82 candidates with baccalaureate on Sunday and commencement on Tuesday May 2 0.

Llano John Kuykendall Jack M. Talley Mines Ronnie Simpson Billy Gene Talley Glenn Ratliff Richard Yarbrough Bill Almond Kenneth Brandenberger Hudson Long Jody Jones Charles Birk Eddie Overstreet Swenson Western Auto Wares Ratliff Automobile Company Liano High School LHS Church of Christ Herbert Newman William Triges Lute Watkins Memorial Methodist Church Roger H. Rogers Assembly of God Church Don Barry Rhonda Murchison Denise Funke

Hereford Tour Set May 31 in Hill Country

The Annual Ranch Tour of the Hill Country Hereford Association is scheduled for Saturday May 31. First stop 8:30 a.m. coffee at Tom Dean Hereford Ranch Cherokee with tours of five herds including sires and sale bulls. Contact Mrs J D Jordan Mason Texas for details.

Hill Country Hereford Association George Epqperson Tom Dean Hereford Ranch Cherokee Ranch Llano James Kuykendall Granite Hills Hereford

Rex Hutchere Son Appointed State Circulation Manager

Mr and Mrs Rex Hutchere announce their son has moved to San Angelo to take the post of state circulation manager for the San Angelo Standard Times. He assumes duties this month and reports to the newspaper's handling office.

Rex Hutchereson San Angelo The

Artists Prepare For Rodeo Show

Llano Fine Arts Guild marks the bicentennial with Old West dresses in an exhibit on the courthouse square Thursday June 5 the rodeo parade day. Exhibit begins at 2 p.m. Llano County artists may display arts and crafts by contacting Mrs. Gladys Box or Mrs. Lora Beach or the Chamber of Commerce office. An art center on Mason Highway will assist daily from 1 to 5 p.m.

Llano Fine Arts Guild Courthouse Square Llano County Gladys Box Lora Beach Chamber of Commerce Art Center Mason Highway

Stribling Cattle Judged Twenty Years at Clayton Ranch

Dr. L A Maddox of Texas A M led the 20th annual production record judging at the Clayton Stribling Ranch in Click Community on 94 bull calves 37 heifers 72 cows and 20 yearling heifers. The program records each animal with weights gains birth dates and conformation grades to aid bull buyers and improve herds.

L.A. Maddox Texas A&m University Clayton Stribling Ranch Texas Maddox Stribling John Kuykens Gall Font Raymond Barton American Angus Association Rob Sone ‘Ghen Stribling Eng

Salvation Army Drive Underway in Community Support

The Salvation Army launches a fundraising drive with M C Dalhan as service unit chairman and a large volunteer committee aiding destitute families with groceries clothing shoes medicine and transportation. State services include disaster relief and care for unwed mothers and delinquent girls with a summer camp program for boys. Donations directed to service committee members.

Salvation Army M.C. Dalhan Bryan Ashwander Jerry Brewer T. Childeers Hal Cunningham Keyser Gale Ligon Bill Needeham George Pechacek Dalehall

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