Russell Osbourn to Lead Llano ASC Committee
Russell Osbourn was chosen chairman of the Llano County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee succeeding Jim Rusche who led the body for two years. Rusche became vice chairman with Foster Casner returning as a regular member. Elmer R. Smith and Floyd Rothmann were elected first and second alternates. The new officers take office October 1. Osbourn also leads the Central Texas Electric Cooperative Association serving Llano and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Osbourn
Llano County
Mrs. Mary Shipp Named Llano School Nurse
Mrs. Mary Virginia Shipp of Llano and Sunrise Beach takes over the Llano Independent School District nurse duties, succeeding Rosalie Wright. Her husband Clements A. Shipp is retired from the Air Force and works at Charlie's Store. they have daughter Martha Ann, a Llano High sophomore, and moved from San Antonio to Llano County. World War I Veterans meet October 7 at the Llano County Community Center with a covered dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia Shipp
Llano
Sunrise Beach
Llano Independent School District
Rosalie Wright
Shipp
Hotel Dieu Sister's Hospital
New Orleans
Clements A. Shipp
Air Force
Charlie’s Store
Martha Ann
Llano County
San Antonio
Lalno County Barracks
1575
Liano County
Llano Hosts Round Rock in 1968 Football Clash
Llano will host Round Rock Friday in a third straight home game. The Dragons seek a third win of 1968 and revenge for last year’s 34 to 16 defeat. Round Rock rushed for 212 yards to Llano’s 62 in the prior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Round Rock
Dragons
Jackets
Lastear
Yellowjackets
Copperas Cove
Lamasas
Luling
Mason
Fredericksburg Billies
Seeliger
Central Texas
Chester Caldwell
Chris Walsh
Bobby Herber
Llano County Farm Bureau Meets for Election and Barbecue
The Llano County Farm Bureau will host its monthly meeting and barbecue at the school cafeteria Saturday October 12 with supper from 7 to 8 pm catered by Inmans. Election of officers and committee members and voting on policy resolutions are on the agenda. Door prizes totaling $100 include fire extinguishers batteries tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano County Farm Bureau
Inman
Billy Bob Schneider
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau District
J. D. Jordan
Mason
Llano
J. A. Mayes
Roy Willoughby
Calendar of Events Highlights Local Activities
Thursday October events include a Soil Conservation Service tour at Granite Hills at 9 30 a m an election and barbecue at Vappe Ranch at noon and junior varsity games. Friday October 5 Jackets host Round Rock at 8 p m. Saturday October 5 Square Dance Club meets at Highland Lakes National Bank in Kingsland. Monday October 7 Art Club meeting at the Art Center and Lions Club mop and broom sale. Tuesday October Lions Club meeting at Club Llano and related Lions Club activities. Thursday October 10 preseason archery deer hunt begins. Junior varsity hosts Surat Junior High games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Granite Hills
Vappe Ranch
Round Rock
Highland Lakes Natunal Bank
Kingsland
New Lake LBJ Bridge Nearing Completion
The Lake Lyndon B. Johnson bridge linking Kingsland area completes soon with 15 concrete slabs. Payne and Keller, Inc. won the $579,268.15 contract. Weather and labor hurdles slowed progress. completion eyed for late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kingsland
Harry Johnson
Highway Department
Burnet
Johnson
Payne and Keller, Inc
Houston
Lions hear game management official
C Q Heumier, a federal game management agent from San Angelo, spoke to the Lions Club about coordinated Interior Department and state wildlife service efforts in conservation. He highlighted migratory birds, cross border work with Canada, aerial census programs, and dove banding to track longevity and range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Q. Heumier
San Angelo
Department of the Interior
Lions Club
Wildlife Services
Canada
Texas
Guadalajara
Mexico
Llano Area Industrial Foundation votes to be counted
Ballots for the election of a president of the Llano Area Industrial Foundation were mailed recently and must be returned promptly as counting will take place Saturday, Oct. 5. Officials report 57 percent returned and eight new charter members have joined, bringing total membership to 128. New members include Edgar James Moss J. D. Slater Bernon Clendennen Annetta Hall W. W. Hazelwood Ross Bauman Marvin Elliott Lorietta Oestreich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Llano Area Industrial Foundation
Edgar James Moss
J. D. Slater
Bernon Clendennen
Annetta Hall
W. W. Hazelwood
Ross Bauman
Marvin Elliott
Loretta Oestreich
Voter Registration Opens for 1969 Elections
Voter registrations for 1969 elections began Tuesday October 1 and run through January 31. All residents who wish to vote next year must register with the county tax assessor collector before January 31.
Lions Club Mop and Broom Sale Returns for Charity
Lions Club members in gold and puzzle jackets host a two day mop and broom sale to aid the Lighthouse for the Blind and underprivileged children. The Lighthouse truck will park at the courthouse square Monday noon, with door to door canvassing and products including light bulbs and trick or treat candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lighthouse For the Blind
Lighthouse For the
Courthouse Square
Bill Needham
Said
Charles Whitley
Charles Sagehiel
Orion Lewis
T. D. Swenson
Ju. P. Ray
Bozo Davis
George Pechacek
Norman Livingston
James A. Jones
John Watkins
F. J. Watkins
J. L. Renick
Hudson Fowler
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ASC
Mary Shipp
Charlie Bauman
Llane-Copteras Cove
Charles Cantrel
Llane
Ronnie Wilson
Liang
Charles Eliott
Outdoor Life Magazine
United States
Elliott
Parks and Wildlife Department
D. R. Keyser
Ratliff
Marsha di U
Chevrolet
Pontiegs
Buleke
New Lake
LBJ
Pontotoc
Robert Herrera
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Crosby
Pontotoz
Victor, Herrera, Jr
Sgt
Gilbert Herrera
Germany
Ruben Herrera
Vietnam
Jamie Agire
Brady
Maggie Frances
Vicky
Rebecca Herrera
Pete Gonzales
Katemey
Victor Herrera
Leon Gonzales
Fredonia
David Stewart
Stewart
Lions
Industry Foundation
Lions Club Sale
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