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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
13
Llano weather station reports 21.13 inches of rain in 1968 with May yielding 5.77 inches and January through April totals listed. A Monday storm drenched Llano with 0.92 inches, while Kingsland logged 1.80 and nearby Hamilton saw about five inches in 40 minutes as farmers face wet fields and late planting.
Twenty six children have been registered for Head Start, for preschoolers entering first grade in September. Classes begin Monday June 3, taught by Lois McGhee and Sharon Jones, with Kathy Montez and Linda Lockhart as aides. Daily schedule runs 8 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A midmorning snack and lunch are provided. Parents of eligible uncontacted children should call the Elementary School to enroll.
Alvin V Wisdom Jr was hospitalized at Llano Memorial after a Friday night single vehicle accident on Highway 16 south of Wisdom. His car ran off the road, overturned, and was demolished. He suffered head lacerations and other injuries. Damon Smith has returned home from the University of Texas to his parents.
The First Presbyterian Church and St James Lutheran Church announce a two week cooperative vacation Bible School at the Lutheran Church from June 3 to June 14, 8 30 to 11 am daily for children ages three through seven grade. The theme is Tell the Good News. A program for parents and friends is set for June 13 at 7 30 pm with skits songs and handicrafts on display.
Fifty students at Llano Elementary School achieved perfect attendance over the past year according to principal George Pecha cek. The list includes students and teachers by name across multiple classrooms with several staff members noted.
James Thiers was chosen as Key Man Award recipient at the Llano Jaycees installation dance held Friday night at the Ramblin Rose. Outgoing president Jimmie Stewart cited Thiers for his ongoing assistance, including work as co chair of a Jaycee fund raising basketball game and service on multiple Llano Jaycee committees. Joe Sherrod was installed as Llano Jaycees president for the coming year with Harold Reagan Schmidt of Alason as installing officer.
Llano County voters prepare for a second primary on Saturday June 1 with Democratic Governor candidates Preston Smith and Don Yarborough leading the state race. Local contests include Commissioner Precinct 3 between Drace Williams and Jim Moore, plus a large slate of unopposed district officials.
World War I Veterans of Llano County Barracks 1575 and its auxiliary meet at 6 30 p m Monday June 9 at the Llano County Community Center for a covered dish supper. Mr and Mrs A J Blanton have returned to High Rolls New Mexico after visiting last Monday with his aunt Mrs 5 M Stephenson.
Yvonne Castleberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Castleberry, was awarded the 1968 Llano County Scholarship at Llano High School commencement. She plans to study at Brackenridge School of Nursing in Austin and has held leadership roles in NHS and ICTC, with active participation in choir, drama, FILA, and IL typing. The Llano Scholarship Fund Committee selected her based on faculty recommendations. funds are applied to tuition, fees, books or necessities, with half disbursed each semester.
Buck Byers announces the Llano Invitational to be played June 8-9 with 18 holes each day and qualifying rounds June 1-7. Prospective entrants contact Byers at the golf course by June. The event counts the first 18 holes of the three day format. Spectators welcomed for the championship flight starting Sunday at 1 pm.
The Llano News runs free classified ads for students seeking summer employment. Underwritten by the Llano Lions Club as a civic project, ads should be mailed or brought to The Llano News marked Student Employment.
Dr H J Hoerster was elected president of the Llano chapter of the American Cancer Society at a Friday night organizational meeting in the district courthouse. New officers include Dr M E Brock as vice president Mrs Royce Bowers secretary and Mrs Harold Underwood treasurer.
Judge Miller presided in a special issues case in which Charles Hartman and wife Ovetta appeared to be awarded 735 by a jury for vehicle damage personal injuries and hospital bills from a collision on State Highway 16 January 21 1906. No judgment had been filed by press time.
Memorial Day events start May 30 with rodeo performances at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. plus art exhibits at Stolz Building. May 31 continues rodeo at 8:30 p.m. Final rodeo June 1 at 8:30 p.m. June 3 Eastern Star installation at Masonic Hall 7 p.m.. Little League games. local club matches. June 4 Lions Club and Golf Ladies Luncheon. Lisne County Historical Survey Committee meets 4:30 p.m. at museum building.
Donna Dotson, a first grade student and daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. J T Dogan, passed a test given by the President's Council on Physical Fitness scoring excellent in every phase and will receive a government certificate soon.
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