Llano Rodeo Promises Record Three Day Show
The Llano Rodeo opens in two weeks for three days with top acts including Tom Hickman Ave Newton George Tyler and others expected to draw large crowds. Organizers led by Ma Clinton Hardin coordinate contestants and advertising while denying ticket campaigns and noting 2500 stadium seats with 400 reserved for advance buyers.
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Llano County
Central
Texas
Liano
Tom Hickman
Ave Newton
George Tyler
Llano
Ldano
Parade Plans Complete for Llano Rodeo Parade
Final arrangements are made for the Llano Rodeo parade scheduled Thursday to Saturday June 6 7 and 8. Entries form at designated spots with judging between 1 30 and 2 20 pm Thursday. Prizes include 10 5 and 20 with additional awards for best overall entry.
Radio to Boost Llano Rodeo Ad on June 6
Llano Chamber of Commerce arranges sponsorship with a San Antonio radio station to promote the Llano Rodeo. The Thursday afternoon program will air June 6 and provide information about the rodeo event.
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Llano Rodeo
Llano
San Antonio
Llano Chamber of Commerce
Electrical Show Gifts Displayed in Llano Event
Sponsors of the Electrical Show to be held in Llano June 6 7 and 8 were in San Antonio conferring with wholesale distributors of electrical appliance lines Assurance was given of cooperation and eagerness for a successful show Several prizes including an 86 50 radio have been received and are on display at the Lower Colorado River authority office A free three day moving picture show will be presented with educational programs and exhibits featuring the latest appliance designs explained by capable staff to convey economic operation insights
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Llano
San Antonio
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Cowgirl Contest Plans Outlined by Clinton Hardin
Final plans for the Cowgirl Contest describe the first night of competition with all contestants and horses performing gaits together. June 7 repeats last year's barrel pattern and the finale requires a figure eight. A tie may prompt rein demonstrations by contestants and horses. Awards occur in the arena with the first place winner barred from sponsor contests in the future.
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Clinton Hardin
Ona
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Sdane Budeo
Red Cross exceeds county quota for war relief drive
The Red Cross drive in Lime county has surpassed its $220 quota largely due to contributions from George Schuesgler and Clay Fowler. County chairman W. W. Watkins announced the update after receiving dispatches from Norman H. Davis in St. Louis and John Maloney in Paris urging larger goals to meet the crisis in France and Belgium.
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Lime County
George Schuesgler
Clay Fowler
W. W. Watkins
Watkins
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
St. Louis
John Maloney
Paris
France
Davis
Maloney
Agai
Dalchau Elected Lions President
Llano Lions club officers for the coming year were elected at a Tuesday luncheon at Hotel Liano. M. C. Dalchau was chosen president with Wilburn Oatman Jr as first vice president and Andy P. Box as second vice president. Other officers include Bill S. Watkins secretary treasurer Will Collins lion tamer Dr H J Hoerster tail twister and Bailey Ratliff Spencer Weber and Van Spinks as directors. Take Watkins remains as a director. retiring president Dr R L Shepperd joins the board. Installations planned for late June or early July.
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Llano Lions Club
Hotel Liano
M. C. Dalchau
Wilburn Oatman, Jr
Andy P. Box
Bill S. Watkins
Will Collins
H. J. Hoerster
Bailey Ratliff
Spencer Weber
van Spinks
Take
Grand Jury Indicts Two More Felonies But No Arrests Made
The district court grand jury returned eight indictments all felonies with four persons named. Two indictments accuse passing as true a forged instrument and theft. Five of the eight cases have been disposed of by the court and the jury was discharged by Judge Raymond Gray after filing its final report signed by all twelve members.
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Grand Jury
Raymond Gray
Ais
Decorations Up Next Monday at Shana Rodeo
M. Dalchau, chairman of the decorations committee, said he arranged a trade with a San Angelo decorator for decorations. The men will be in Llano next Monday contacting businesses and installing banners on storefronts and the rodeo stand at no cost.
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M. ©. Dalchau
San Angelo
Llano
Special Prizes Awarded at Llano Rodeo
Special prizes donated for the Llano rodeo will be awarded June 6 to 7. The top prize is a $100 Austin Long roping saddle from Moore State Bank for the best calf roping time by a contestant in Llano or adjacent counties. Charlie's Variety provides three pair of riding trousers for the fastest calf tie down time, one pair per night, limited to Llano area ropers. Carter Brothers supplies feed sacks for the top three averages, plus additional prizes for second and third, with eligibility restricted to Llano performers. Austin Long also donates three pairs of trousers in other events. The prizes are voluntary and not solicited.
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Ots
Hasse Brother
Carganid
Valley Spring Road
Bicycle Brigade
T. J. Watks
Ridera
Ban
Lib5
Solano
Austin
Moore State Bank
Liano
Charlie's
Carter Brothers
Austin Long
World’s Greatest Talent To Perform in Rodeo
In district court only one case was taken up Dayton Behrns vs Zula Everett et al for damages. The trial ended in a mis trial and was continued to the next term. All other civil and criminal cases were continued. Jury commissioners Logan Templeton F H Westerman and John C Buttery were appointed to select juries for the November term.
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Dayton Behrns
Zula Everett
Logan Templeton
F. H. Westerman
John C. Buttery
Impressive Llano Graduation Program at High School
A capacity crowd viewed a class produced program at Llano High School auditorium last Friday evening. Diplomas and awards were presented by Charles Milliger, school board president, with graduates named including Douglas Bauman Louis Bauman Jake Borders Naomi Brown Louise Carpenter James Coursey Houghton Dalrymple Virginia Dees La Trelle Duncan Billy Forman Linda Fay Foster Minnie Foster Margaret Grenwejge Lenodene Hardin Joe Robert Hays Joe Bailey Johnson Marrel Johanson Ozella Johanson Lucille Kendrick Clifa Gene Lange Ruth Milliger Billy Moore Margarita Olguin Maybeth Owen Aliene Pell Grace Phillips Maxine Ratliff Mildred Stewart Maxine Smith Evelyn Thames Eugene Willis Louise Warden.
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Llano
Charles Milliger
Douglas Bauman
Louis Bauman
Jake Borders
Naomi Brown
Louise Carpenter
James Coursey
Houghton Dalrymple
Virginia Dees
la Trelle Duncan
Billy Forman
Linda Fay Foster
Minnie Foster
Margaret Grenwejge
Lenodene Hardin
Joe Robert Hays
Joe Bailey Johnson
Marrel Johanson
Ozella Johanson
Lucille Kendrick
Clifa Gene Lange
Ruth Milliger
Billy Moore
Margarita Olguin
Maybeth Owen
Aliene Pell
Grace Phillips
Maxine Ratliff
Mildred Stewart
Maxine Smith
Evelyn Thames
Eugene Willis
Louise Warden
Revival Meet Dates Set At Llano Baptist Church
Evangelist T. E. Funderburk of San Angelo will conduct a revival at the Llano Baptist church starting Sunday June 16 and running through June 30. A gospel leader will be chosen later. A vacation Bible school will run at the church during the same period.
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T. E. Funderburk
San Angelo
Baptist Church
Llano
Corner Drug Building Repaired After Purchase
Extensive improvements have been completed on the Corner Drug building after its purchase by Orville Buttery and O. G. Porter. A new roof and a large Main street plate glass window were added, and the interior has been refinished for a much better appearance.
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Orville Buttery
O. G. Porter
Baptist Mass Meeting Planned at First Burnet Church
The Baptist association schedules a Sunday gathering at First Baptist in Burnet with devotional at 3:00 led by C. H. McClung, 3:15 church roll call and business, and a 3:30 session on enlarging the training union in local churches led by A. D. Wa-See.
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the Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Burnet
Cc. H. McClung
A. D. Wa
Hickman and Newton Tops Liano Rodeo Show Plans
Llano hosts the Hickman and Newton rodeo on June 6 7 and 8 with committees discussing show phases. George Tyler Galaville will clown and starred at the Chicago Worlds for two years. Tom Hickman former ranger captain acts as judge and performs pistol shooting. Ace Newton former world champion trick roper showcases rope tricks.
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Clinton Hardin
Llano
Hardin
George Tyler
Galaville
Mr. Tyler
Chicago
Europe
Tom Hickman
Ace Newton
Newton
Mary Agnes Pehl Receives Degree at Southwest Texas
Miss Mary Agnes Pehl of Llano was among 144 seniors earning bachelor degrees at Southwest Texas State Teachers College during the thirty-seventh annual commencement on May 28. Dr. Benjamin F. Pittenger of the University of Texas delivered the address, with degrees conferred by President C. B. Evans. The baccalaureate sermon was by Rev. R. C. Campbell. The class set a spring record with 144 graduates and 25 Master of Arts degrees also awarded.
Llane Man Arrested in Theft Case
Sheriff Elmon D. Stewart returned from Austin with Leslie Harned who is held on a theft charge. Harned allegedly stole two guns and a radio from Nolen Freeman’s home last Saturday and was arrested on Monday in Austin.
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Elmon D. Stewart
Austin
Leslie Harned
Harned
Nolen Freeman
Livestock Market Shows Gains As Receipts Hit Estimates
S A Livestock reports salable receipts totaling 350 cattle and 700 calves with market activity higher than Monday. Hogs top 6.55 for 170 to 300 lb animals, best 140 to 170 lb at 4.50 to 5.50, sows around 4.50, few to 4.75, Fender pigs 3.60 to 4.00. Slaughter calves trade up to 26 cents higher on meat sales.
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Federal-State Market News Service
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