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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
8
George Cowan, longtime editor of the Liano Reewn, returned last week after 28 years away. He spent years at Robert Lee in journalism, then moved to Harlingen where he published a semi weekly paper until recently selling to a group that converted it.
A wedding gathering for Clayton Dale Sessom and Sarah is noted at Grady Valley Spring Brady. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sessom and relatives Mrs. J. L. Sessom of Gustene Mrs. Bill McAlla of Fort Worth and Mrs. Tracy Ratliff of Glen Rose. The group stayed as weekend houseguests at the Marion Sessom home.
Llano News files recount early Texas ranching in Field Creek. Cowhands caught cattle by the tail during horse sprints, looping around the saddle horn and jerking them down. The first calf roper noted was Bill Hoy, a pioneer and trail driver in the same region.
The Llano News recalls early horse racing around Llano's fairgrounds on Oatman Creek and nearby sites. Pioneering rider L S Hargrove notes races were held on any flat land when tracks were scarce, including locations near Gray Fowler ranch and Bayley Street, with a famous 100 yard foot race between Jim Phillips and Bob Watson ending in a mule twist.
Valley area families and friends travel to visit relatives this week. Oklahoma guests include Travis Owen with family visiting Jim Owen and other relatives. Nearby visitors include J B Phillips of Ft Worth to see his mother at the nursing home and Williame Nursing Home residents.
The article profiles Castellan a Texas peace officer with 54 warrants in Texas and a wife also cited in the case. He once drove a Buick stolen in Mississippi and chased hunters at high speeds across pasture roads. Despite the dangers and past incidents, he praises law-abiding hunters and retains a cheerful demeanor.
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