Llano High Class of 1925 Graduation Serenade and Sermon
Footnote reports a packed Llano High School graduation where 25 seniors received diplomas. The program opened with a class march, vocal and violin solos, and presentations, followed by a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Oscar F. Green in Linano. Students listed include Charles Clinger Audry Curry Milam Johnson George Porter and others.
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Llano High Sebol
Rothmann
J. Jenkins
Wilkin
Wesley Prince
Ruth Meredith
Watkins
A. G. Mueller
Tory
Laura
Dunaway
J. Meaning
Lucille Stewart
Migs
Alli Schoppe
HE. Wilkin
Jenkins
Lomas
Bill Watkins
Ekins
Pple
Charles Clinger
Audry Curry
Milam Hnson
George Porter
Cott Slater
Tl Smith
O. K. Smith
Floyd Walk
Robert Walker
Jim Atkins
Mary Ammann
Kathryn Own
Lula Mae Dees
Elya Delavan
Ira Belle Dunaway
June Eda Rothinn
Annie Mae Long
Ruby Martin
McDonald
Oulliahl
Ailfene
Green
Linano
Reveen
Alo
Jarnz
Shard
Death of Mrs Wootan at age fifty eight near Pontotoc
Mrs C P Wootan died at her home in Liana last Saturday after a lengthy illness. She was fifty eight and had lived in the county most of her life. Burial took place Sunday afternoon at the Wootan cemetery near Pontotoc. The family has the sympathy of the community. Miss Jewel Lindsey of Dallas is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Lind O G Porter and sons went to attend business in the first of the week.
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C. P. Wootan
Liana
Wiences
Wootan Ceme
Pontotoc
Jewel Lindsey of
Dallys
Une
J. B. Lind
O. G. Porter
Sonsus
Mr. Iter
Llano County Wolf Club organized effort aims at funding to control wolves
A small crowd met at the Llano County courthouse for an initial Wolf Club meeting. They passed a resolution to circulate petitions across the county, seeking one cent per acre lands and 20 cents per head for sheep and goats, funded in advance to W. J. Moore, with refunds if funds fall short.
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Court House
W. J. Moore
Llano County
Wolf Club
L. B. Turbiville
Jude
Turbiville
Bus Porter First Grandson to Graduate at Llano High
Bus Porter received his diploma last Friday as Llano High School’s first grandson to graduate. His father O Porter, class of 1994, shared the moment as Prof Jenking announced the historic achievement. Bus plans to attend the State University this fall to pursue higher education.
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Llano High Scghoq
Bus Porter
Jenking
Kenora
O. 4
Porter
Bus
State University
Unlucky Llano river trip outsized by local perch tale
San Antonio officers A J Hice and S O Johnson returned from a three day Llano River trip with only a few perch and small ones. Kingsland anglers nearby boated large catches while locals blame poor technique and misused bait for the officers lackluster haul.
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San Antonio Express
A. J. Hice
8. E. Johnson
Llano River
Hice
Johnson
Kingsland
San Antonio
Liano
Llane
Rain Boosts Llano County Crops After Light Showers
A light rain refreshed Llano County early in the week after dry spells. Registration in Llano town reached .62 inches amid scattered showers, lifting spirits as farmers hope for several days of moisture. Saunders returns home from Austin where he met his mother Mrs Richardson visiting at his Llano residence.
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Liano
Grand Jury Final Report of Ilano County
The grand jury reports eighteen indictments thirteen felonies and five misdemeanors. They note good law enforcement generally but ongoing unlawful whiskey traffic. They warn against the 39th Legislature's Search and Seizure Law, urge laws to aid officers, praise the judge's charge, and seek discharge after completing duties. Foreman W W Watkins signs with jurors listed.
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Jon. i. AJ
District Court
Ilano
W. W. Watkins
Foreman D. A. Riley
J. A. Williams
R. C. Keese
H. G. Osbourne
W. Christian
MO. R. Smith
John Meleod, Jr
J.D. Buster
M. J. Stewart
CG. G. Thorp Ig, Allred
Memorial Day Services Planned at Christian Church
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary announce Memorial Day services at Christian Church next Sunday at four o'clock. Rev H. Wilkin will give the address and special music will be featured. Members of both organizations have prepared a detailed program and the public is invited to attend in honor of the dead.
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American Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Christian Church
Wilkin
Granite sign by pupils draws crowds at school site
A large granite sign built by fourth North Llano students features the word Llama and Heh RS. The sign, made from small granite pieces on a board, drew attention for days near the Confederate Monument before being moved to the sidewalk in front of Paulus' store.
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North Llano
Comiteoe Ail Attenti i
Paulus’ Store
Poppies to Be Sold in Llano on Memorial Day Saturday
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will sell remembrance poppies in Llano on May 30 Memorial Day. Proceeds aid World War veterans in hospitals and elsewhere. The sale honors soldiers and poets of the World War and asks all locals to wear a poppy to remember those who died for freedom.
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Llano
Flanders
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Bern
Miss Leroy Selmar Leaves for Houston Visit
Miss Leroy Selmar departed last Thursday for Houston to visit relatives and friends.
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Leroy Selmar
Houston
Bruhl Drug Store Adopts New Frigidaire System
Bruhl Drug Store has installed a large electric Frigidaire system and now serves customers with improved cooling for creams and teas. The machine is praised for convenience and sanitary features, reflecting its growing use in larger stores for cold drinks.
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Bruhl's Drug Store
Bruhl Drug Store
Mrs Tarrance Returns Home After Teaching Year at Mount Calm
Miss Anna Mae Tarrance has finished a year teaching at Mount Calm and returned home for the summer. Mr and Mrs H C Roth came back Monday from Range where they visited Mrs Roths mother Mrs F G Ryan.
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Anna Mae Tarrance
Mount Calm
Mrs. H. C. Roth
Range
Mrs. Roth
F. G. Ryan
Local visitors from Houston and Fredericksburg spend summer week
Mrs. F C Lumin and her brother J P Carr of Houston arrived in Siate last Thursday and will likely stay through the summer. Walter Vander Stuckett from Fredericksburg visited briefly at the start of the week on business and to see friends, and he still cherishes Llana and enjoys visits here whenever possible.
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F.C. Lumin
J.P. Carr
Houston
Siate
Walter Vander Stuckett
Fredericksburg
Walter
Llana
Former slang man enters wholesale business in San Antonio
Former Llano retail drugman and longtime traveling salesman for the San Antonio Drug Company organized a wholesale drug sundries firm in San Antonio. The corp is capitalized at $100,000 with Mr. Ransom heading the venture and several associates. He expects to begin by late next month with samples shown in Llano.
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S. A
W. GB
Ransom
Tor
Llano
San Antonio
Frm
Alamo City
Rangom
Liano
Bill
Austin
Coa
Preparations Under Way for Llano County Farmers Short Course
Llano County gears up for a two day Farmers Short Course with four specialists from A and M College delivering practical demonstrations and talks. The event aims to help farm families balance rations and solve livestock and farming problems, and participation is free says County Agent Whitnett.
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Llano County
Nho
M. College
Liane County
Whitnett
Parents and teachers stage finale banquet after senior day
Mesdames Buffeli Norton Orr M Moss Harris and Wilkes of the Parent-Teachers Association hosted the graduates and faculty at a farewell banquet in the American Legion Hall. Marie Harris played to enthusiastic applause as B H Fains thanked the association for its support of Ward school needs and activities. The class president spoke of the association’s help and gratitude.
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Mesdames Buffeli
Norton
Orr
M. M. Moss
Harris
Wilkes
Parent-Teachers Association
Uay
Auerican Legion Hall
Marie Harris
Bhi Fains
Jenking
Orr Gracously
Leaves Today on Extended Trip for Sumner Vacation
Den D Watkins departs with a Texas Shriners party on a lengthy journey through Old Mexico the Pacific coast to Seattle across the plains and Great Lakes before returning to Liano around June 20 Miss Florence Ryan of Range visits Shino as guest of her sister Mrs H Roth Morton Hardison of Madisonville Ky arrives in Liano for a short visit with his mother Mrs M C Hardison and sister Mrs Join L Watkins then leaves with his mother for Madisonville for a few weeks
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den. M. Watkins
Texas Shriners
Willl
Old Mexico
Seattle
Plains States
Great Lakes
Liano
Florence Ryan
Range
Shino
H. (. Roth
Morton Hardison
Madisonville
M. C. Hardison
Join L. Watkins
Madixonville
Paulus Park Opening Draws Big Crowd Tuesday Night
A large crowd attended the Paulus park and bath house opening for the season on a cool Tuesday evening. The band played, free ice cream was served, and electric lights illuminated the park. Paulus plans to offer lunches and cold drinks each evening, making the riverside venue a pleasant summer pastime for residents.
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Paulus
Old Holly
Paulus Park
Granite Men's Banquet Tickets On Sale At Corner Drug
Tickets for the Granite Men’s Banquet are sold at Corner Drug Store through June 4. The event at Opera House on Monday June 8 at 7 30 p m features musical numbers and out of town speakers. Visiting association members and families receive complimentary tickets. others pay 150 per plate. Proceeds support civic welcome for visitors.
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Opera Mouse
Ruiake
Llana
Liese Vih
Grasshoppers Appear in County Warn Farmers
County Agent Wai sett reports grasshoppers hatch and spread from the western area last week. Whitsett urges farmers to scout hatching beds up to a mile from fields and poison early for 40 to 50 percent egg kill where vegetation is dense. cooperate for effective control.
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Thia County
Soya County
Waisett
H. Gable
Whitwett
Hutehe
Mason
San Suba
Local student returns from Fort Worth pharmacy studies
Tom Boyd arrived home last week from Fort Worth where he studied pharmacy for several months and will likely begin work soon. Til Larrimore and friends from Mason assisted by binding the High School Annual, noted as a fine yearbook compiled and printed well.
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Tom Boyd
Fort Worth
Til Larrimore
Wits
Mason
Larrimore
Apanese
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Mrs Wootan
Sang County
Seardess
J. Saunders
Richardson
Sumner
C.D. G
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