Fertilized Cotton Yields Six And Half To One Gain
Field test near Llano County shows fertilized cotton producing 26 ounces from a 30 foot space versus 4 ounces from an unfertilized row. Observers report higher staple quality and potential profits per acre, with more farmers planning fertilizer use next year. Display at Battery Hardware Store endorses results.
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Everal
Ilsho Chamber of Commerce
J. F. But‘tery
T. W. Levy
Whitsett
W. B. Collins
Lon Talley's
Battery Hardware Company
Llano County
Bridge Club Hosts Mrs. Gray in Pleasant Afternoon Social
The Bridge Club and guests gathered at Mrs. G L Gray’s home for an afternoon of bridge with Queen's crown and pink roses as décor. Prizes went to Mrs. W R Orr and Mrs. Walter Montgomery for high scores, and Miss Mary Nash Battery won the cut. Attendees included Mrs. L G Brown, Mrs. H Pardue, and Miss Lucille Brown. Capt and Mrs Dan Roberts returned home to Austin after two weeks visiting Llano relatives.
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Bridge Club
G. L. Gray
Bridge
W. R. Orr
Walter Montgomery
Mary Nash Battery
Meadames L. GC. Brown
L. H. Daniel
Slater Duncan
Clay Fowler
M. M. Moss
Roy B. Inks
A. G. Mueller
H. N. Pardue
W. H. Wallace
C. M. Wallace
John L. Wetkina
Vance Wallace
Mary Nash Buttery
Lucille Brown
Dan Roberts
W. H. Roberts
Llano
Austin
Mrs. Buttery Visits Sister in Temple Hospital
Mrs. J. F. Buttery traveled to Temple on Sunday to stay with her sister Mrs. E. J. Dalrymple who has been hospitalized there for several days for a minor operation.
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J. F. Buttery
Temple Sunday
E. J. Dalrymple
Llano High School Senior Class Elects Officers
The 1926 Llano High School senior class organized on Monday and elected Harl Wewnath as president E B Morrison Jr as vice president Rosa Pehl as secretary treasurer Leela Hoitzer as reporter The class discusses reviving The Mountaineer annual and plans to gain student and community support with funding and effort to resume publication.
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Llano High School
Sentlors
Harl Wewnath
E. B. Morrison, Jr
Rosa Pehl
Secy
Treas
Leela Hoitzer
Mountaineer
Liano High School
Liano
Mason High School
Bar! Newsom
Returns from San Antonio with 1926 Buick Sedan
John L. Watkins and family returned from San Antonio on Monday evening with a 1926 model Buick Sedan. Watkins noted the car’s gas and oil filtration as a key improvement and said the sedan is for sale on a first come basis. The Buick slogan was praised as proof of ongoing improvements.
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John L. Watkins
San Antonio
Buick
Llano Heads to Lampasas for Season Opener
Llano high school football travels to Lampasas tomorrow for its season opener. Coach Simpson has prepared the squad over three weeks, and both teams enter the game in good shape with strong seasons expected.
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Llano
Lampasas
Simpson
Oatman Creek School Opens Next Monday
The Oatman Creek school will begin its new year's work next Monday morning with pupils reporting for duty Mrs J R Hays has been elected to teach the session The community expects strong attendance and notes the school’s good record historically
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Oatman Creek
J.R. Hays
Business visitor notes rain lifts Click County pastures
Leonard Hardin, visiting the county seat this week, reported a good rain in Click country. He noted grass is coming in well, bringing smiles to cattle owners in pastures.
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Leonard Hardin
Pecan Belt Highway Work Starts in Goldthwaite
Mills County begins construction on the Pecan Belt Highway at Goldthwaite with John S. Hart and Hilton Burks present. John G. Berry leads the building crew as plans to invite regional road officials for Armistice Day visits, showcasing local effort and material.
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Mills County
Pecan
Goldthwaite
Tex
John S. Hart
Hilton Burks
Comanche
John G. Berry
Mr. Hart
Kerrville
Eastland
Death of Harry Birk Shocks Local Community
A sorrowful notice reports Harry Birk born December 13 1910 Castell Texas died September 17 Kerrville Texas aged 1 8 4 funeral held at the grandparents home with Rev Wendt leading schoolmates placing white rose buds at the grave. He leaves a mother father and sister among numerous relatives and friends. The notice expresses condolence and faith in heavenly comfort.
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Harry Birk
Ed Birk
Castell
Texas
Kerrville
Harry
Paradise
Jacob Birk
Wendt
Liang
Tow man reports good rains and promising crop season
J Crain of the Tow section visited Llano on business and said recent rains did not harm the cotton crop. He joins many locals in predicting a good season ahead for winter planting.
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J. Crain
Llano
Kare
Buttery Family Moves into New Home Under Vine and Fig Tree
John C. Buttery and his family have moved into their recently purchased residence from Dr. EB Townsend. The family expresses satisfaction with settling under their own Vine and Fig Tree within the community.
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John C. Buttery
EB. D. Townsend
John
Rita Reed Joins Wilburn Oatman Law Office
Miss Rita Reed has accepted a position in Wilburn Oatman's law office and began work this week. A Llano school graduate two years ago, she was in college last year.
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Rita Reed
Wilburn Oatman
Llano School
Llano Welcomes New Band Director From San Saba
D W Sauer of San Saba arrived in Llano after band committee outreach. He led two pieces with local students, praised their start, and offered free private lessons. W R Orr chaired, Tom Wheeler named president, Wallace Robinson secretary. Two weekly meetings set for instruction and practice.
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D. W. Satier
San Saba
Llano
W. R. Orr
Tom Wheeler
Wallace Robinson
Sauer
Work Starts on P. L. Barker’s New Home
E. E. McCubbin holds the contract for the five room bungalo type frame house on South Bridge Street. Construction began Monday morning with aims to complete before winter. The Barker residence adds to Liano’s growing civic appearance and signals more homes soon.
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E. E. McCubbin
PL. Barker
South Bridge St
Liano
Luncheon Club elects officers for coming term
At the Luncheon Club yesterday M C Wilkes was elected toastmaster O F Barnett assistant toastmaster and G M Townsend jumper for the coming three months A resolution thanked Llano Independent School District trustees for service during the new school building and remodeling project.
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M. C. Wilkes
O. F. Barnett
G. M. Townsend
Llano Independent School District
Llano
Six and a Half Pound Sweet Potato At News Office
A six and a half pound sweet potato from a river area patch near the power plant was presented at the News Office by P C Barker, manager of the plant. The story notes the patch thrives in Liano county with proper care.
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P. ¢. Barker
Liano County
Family Sends Students to Southwestern University
Rev. J H Meredith and wife took their daughter Ruth to Georgetown for her first year at Southwestern University after she graduated from Llano high school last spring. Miss Lenora Simpson also went to Georgetown to resume her studies at Southwestern for another year. Miss Le pora studied at Southwestern last year.
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J. H. Meredith
Georgetown
Ruth
Southwestern University
Llano High School
Lenora Simpson
Mandy
Lepora
Southwestern
Rainfall Reaches 2.35 Inches in Llano County
Last Thursday the Llano country saw heavy rain from early morning until noon reaching 2.35 inches at the government gauge. Rain was widespread though variable, followed by heat returning and forecasts of more moisture. Farmers report good fall planting and grass growth for winter grazing amid the showers.
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Llano
Llana
Opera House Weekly Program Highlights October
The Opera House presents a slate of films and acts: Flying Hoofs and Cats Whiskers on Oct 1, The Moral Sinner with Dorothy Dalton and a post show dance Oct 2, Wolves of The North serial and comedies Oct 3, Miss Bluebeard starring Bebe Daniels Oct 5 6, The Reckless Age and Muddles Up Oct 7 8, The Pushing Point with Patsy Ruth Miller Matt Moore George Fawcett Nita Naldi Oct 8, and Wolves of The North Episode 4 with Both Barrels and Powdered Chickens Oct 10.
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Universal Wester
Dorothy Dalton
Steve Gardner
Universal
Miss Bluebeard
Bebe Daniels
Babe Daniels
Paramount
Patsy Ruth Miller
Matt Moore
George Fawcett
Nita Naldi
Paramount Picture
Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Moore in Gracious Hosts
The Thursday Bridge Club met in Mrs T J Moores spacious living room for three tables of play after which trophies were awarded to Mrs G L Gray and Mrs W Y Fowler with Mrs H H Rogers honored guest receiving a gift. A plate lunch followed featuring salad chips olives mint ice and angel food. The guest list included Mesdames Sister Duncan Clay Fowler R B Inus W Y Fowler W B Collins J Gray M M Moss J Ray Moss or oR Orr BE H Qualls C M Wallace and W H Wallace.
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T. J Moore
G. L. Gray
W. Y. Fowler
H. H. Rogers
Otilla Moss
Mesdames
Duncan
Clay Fowler
R. B. Inus
W. B. Collins
J. Gray
M. M. Moss
J. Ray Moss
Or Or. Orr
BE. H. Qualls
C. M. Wallace
W. H. Wallace
Marble Falls man says fall business improving after rain
Grady Faubion from Marble Falls visited relatives and friends on Sunday. He noted fall business was picking up in his town and the recent rains had brought renewed life to the area.
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Grady Faubion
Marble Falls
Grady
Local residents report brief visits and travel
L Brown traveled to San Antonio on business and returned Sunday with his wife and Mrs. Percy Brown and daughter Miss Lucille who had been visiting to escort Miss Kathryne Brown attending Draughon's College. Mr and Mrs H H Rogers visited Liano then Bonham, Mrs Rogers formerly Ottila Moss. J Saunders and wife went to San Antonio Sunday for medical consultation and returned that night.
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San Antusio
Percy Brown
Lucille
Kathryne Brown
Draughon’s Business College
Alamo City
H. H. Rogers
Liano
Ow. J. Saunders
Antonio
Mr. Saunders
Fort Worth and Atlanta Dixie Series Draws Llano Fans
A large Llano crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at Watkins Inks Motors to watch Fort Worth versus Atlanta in the Dixie series championship. The long, rough game kept fans until radio news announced Fort Worth's defeat, prompting disappointment. Manager Inks supplied chairs and a scoreboard so attendees could follow every play live.
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Llano
Watkins-Inks Motors Company
Fort Worth
Atlanta
Llano Bunch
Inks
School resolves fourth grade teaching gap with temporary supply
The crowded fourth grade at the school has been relieved after the School Board elected a new fourth grade teacher. Mrs. Orville Buttery agreed to act as supply teacher while a permanent replacement is sought, with Shea having served previously as substitute.
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Orville Buttery
Shea
Buttery
Limo
T. W. Levy
Sunt
Dance at Llano Opera House Friday Night
The Llano Opera House will host a Friday night dance with music by Steve Gardner and his orchestra. Manager Mr Oates promises one of the most enjoyable social functions in Llano in a long while, with the well regarded ensemble providing the evening’s entertainment.
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Llano Opera House
Steve Gardner
Liano
Oates
Opera House
Zilker Visits Llano Luncheon Guests at Southern Hotel
A J Zilker and wife of Austin visited Llano yesterday and attended a Luncheon club at the Southern hotel. He praised Llano County for vast natural resources and rapid granite industry development. His company plans a larger engine for the power plant to support growing industry.
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A. J. Zilker
Austin
Jin Llano
Southern Hotel
Mr. Zilker
Local visitor Oscar Swanson arrives in Llano with hunting hopes
Oscar Swanson and his wife Kang of Wichi ta reached Llano on the early week for several days of visiting. He inquired about plentiful squirrels and recalled Llano’s renowned fishing and hunting opportunities, noting he has been away for a long time but remembers the area’s outdoor appeal.
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Oscar Swanson
Wichita
Kang
Llano
Oscar
J L Wilder Seeks Fall and Winter Goods for Liano Store
J L Wilder is in the market centers this week buying goods for his Liano store. He aims to stock up to meet a strong fall and winter trade and win approval of discerning buyers.
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J. L. Widler
Wilder
Local Resident Leslie T Smith Ends Llano Visit
Leslie T Smith left Llano for his Austin home yesterday and may travel to California for the winter. This was his second Llano summer, during which he made many friends who hope he returns next summer.
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Leslie T. Smith
Llano
Austin
California
Mr. Smith
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P. L. Barker
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