Commencement Exercises Celebrate 1913 Liano High School Class
The 1913 Liano High School commencement concluded with three days of programs. Rev Weeber delivered the sermon as Rev Haag read the text. Eight graduates received scholarships to the State University and a gold medal, with Dale Delavan winning the medal and Russ Petersen Wilson and Owen Charnet earning scholarships.
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Lst
C. Weer of
Seguin
G. T. Burrie
L J. Haag
Weeber
Texas
Liano High School
J. Lawiss
Frederick Opp
L. W. Payne
State University
Bertar
Payne
Uta Sioud
Mayne
Pure
J.B. Mignell
Law Migzell
Rourg' Lacy
Russ Pester Wilson
Owen Lharnet
Dale Delavan
Toland
Guta
Cate
Farmers Savored Oat Harvests Amid Ideal Weather
Farmers across the region report ideal harvesting weather with oats in good condition despite some rain earlier in the week. Many have been busy in town over the past days, expressing strong enthusiasm for the small grain crop and confidence in feed supplies even if the corn crop falters.
County Board Meets as Equalizers in Early Week
County commissioners conducted a board of equalization to review assessments prepared by Assessor Cone. County Clerk Hargon was instructed to notify individuals to appear next meeting and justify any assessment increases. The Liano Independent School District depositary report via Home National Bank was rejected with reasons explained. Local staff changes noted as Will Rogers visited his ill mother and R C Jackson left Liano Public Schools to pursue State University studies.
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Board of Equalization
Cone
Hargon
Liano Independent
Home National Bank
R. C. Jackson
Liano
Temple
Jackson
State University
Sateen
Trades Day Bargains Await Your Coming
Ling prepares for Trades Day on Wednesday June 2 with apanel of local business bargains and entertainment. The event features discounts from progressive stores, a vaudeville show at the Opera House, and a local baseball game at the park.
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Ling
Meauay
Thas
Llano
Ivan
Slane
Ing House
R Slane
Farewell Sermon Highlights Llano Pastor Departure
J Hoag delivered a farewell sermon Sunday night in Shine at the Lutheran church, praised as one of the town’s best. The Rev Haag reflected on six years in Llano, urged faithful living, credited his success to the Supreme Ruler, and announced plans to relocate with his family to Seguin then Shreveport for future stationing.
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J. Hoag
Rev. Haag
Llano
Valley Spring Community Note Highlights
The week brings busy farmers with expected large fall results. A successful term of school closed recently with prizes won by Grace Redford Viola Talley and Samuel Nixon in the Home Work contest. A well attended picnic capped by an Llano versus Valley Spring ball game a clear home win. An ice cream supper by the W O W drew a good crowd. Rev Doak preached and filled his appointment.
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Grace Redford
Viola Talley
Samuel Nixon
Llano
Valley
Doak
Mackey and Laning Families Return From Short Trips
Gordon Mackey and his wife went to Lampasas last Thursday for a relative’s wedding. He returned Saturday night while his wife visited Barnet relatives and came home yesterday. R. H. Laning and wife returned Saturday from Marlin after a three week recreation trip.
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Gordon Mackey
Lampasas
Mackey
Slater
Barnet
R. H. Laning
Marlin
Home Destroyer Fire Destroys Reed Home and Contents
A house fire destroyed the Reed residence and its contents shortly after ten. Mrs. Reed had checked the fire before joining her husband in a field. investigators suspect the blaze started from a stove or stove-related mishap. The loss is heavy, with no insurance coverage reported.
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Reed
Wiss Flack Honored In Engagement Party
Thursday noon at the home of Robert J. Tansom, Lon Biagan and W. B. Ransom hosted a party for Kite Hendricks Flack in honor of her engagement to Dr. William Nibbd Ebbs of San Subs. Guests enjoyed games, sketches, flowers, and a bride cake on the lawn, with elaborate gifts from Mrs. Ransom and others signaling a June 25 wedding date.
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Robert J. Tansom
Llano
Mesdar Lon Biagan
W. B Ransom
Robert J. Ransom
Kite Hendricks Flack
William Nibbd Ebbs
San Subs
New Granite Gravel Venture Promises Regional Growth
A Llano granite company starts a project to lay gravel roads to spur traffic, with plans for fifty workers and expansion as demand grows. Backed by New Orleans and Llano interests, the venture aims to supply crushed gravel to cities and counties in Texas and beyond, boosting local commerce.
Mr and Mrs Homer Leave Llano for Los Angeles
C. H. Homer and his wife departed Llano on Sunday for Los Angeles California where they will establish a future home. Mr Homer came to Llano from Los Angeles and has made many friends here while his wife, who was raised in this area, has a large circle of local friends who regret their move yet wish them success and happiness in the new home.
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C. H. Homer
Los Angeles
Cal
Homer
Llano
Valley Spring Picnic Draws Wide County Crowd
The Woodman Camp and Valley Spring residents hosted a large gathering with attendees from across the county including Cherokee and San Saba areas. The event occurred at the town’s popular cool picnic grounds, drawing strong turnout and lively community spirit despite it not being an election year.
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Woodman Camp
Valley Spring
Cherokee
San Saba County
Opi
Ora Smith Laid To Rest by Baptist Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church of Liao adopt resolutions praising Miss Ora Smith for her devout Christian life and faithful service. They express sorrow over her passing and extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and the community.
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Ora Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church of
Healey
A Good Day's Auto Run Highlights Marion Car Victory
Lee Jernigan and 8 D Rainier drove a five passenger Marion from Dallas to Llano, a about 275 miles, in a single day proving the Marion car's reliability. Miles Battery visited from Austin, reporting a good position and satisfaction with his location. Edgar Moss returned from Fairfax Oklahoma after four months of cattle work. Mrs Harvey Gatman and Doran left Llano for Santa Fe New Mexico after visiting family. Ford Rogers of the Street Hallway Company in Antonio arrived back in Llano to attend his mother during a critical illness.
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Lee Jernigran
8. D. Rainier
Marion
Dallas
Llano
Jernigan
Edgar Moss
Fairfax
Oklahoma
Interasia
Osaga
Harvey Gatman
Little Song Doran
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Ford Rogers
Antonio
Lian
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Will Rogers
Bastrop
Wiss Flack
Nettie McInnis
Juanita Knowles
Pearl Ransom
Miss Flack
Hugerie
R. J. Ransom
Mesdames Hagan
W. B. Ransom
Tia Tha
Hag
New Orleans
Tom
Bada
Mus
United States
Retur
Miles Battery
Austin
Miles
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