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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
4
Students at LHS wrap up classes early for a pep rally in the auditorium. The Yellowjacket Band performs Charge while cheerleaders and twirlers entertain. A coach and players give speeches inspiring the crowd before the fight song signals the return for the night game.
Mrs. Louise Williams administrator and Jeannette Lucas LYN attended a two day workshop in Kerrville on Reality Orientation. The program aims to rehabilitate elderly brain damaged patients with a moderate to severe degree of disorientation.
Webster Underwood returned home from Liano Memorial Hospital for a few days. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Martin Bodkin of Kerrville with Mr and Mrs Fount Sharp and Mr and Mrs Ted Bode. One and one half to two inches of rain fell Wednesday easing peanut harvest and boosting spirits. Farmers regrouped by Friday afternoon as winds dried ground. Davis Carson visited San Angelo with his sister Mandie Williams. Local residents attended the Mason Brady football game in Brday. Robert Wells of Rocksprings stayed with the Wells family and Suzan returned home after two weeks with grandparents. The Parks reported two rattlesnakes killed on their place, one with 11 rattles and one with five. Randy Jennings family shared meals with Walden and Capps families. Funeral services were held at Brady for Zeffle.
Local column details rainfall amounts across the Buchanan area with 1.9 inches at the Y and 2 inches at the Egbert Murchison home. It notes social visits, a dove season remark, peanut harvest activity, a slumber party in Mason, home construction progress, light showers, and sympathy for Jack Runtyn’s family.
Good Neighbor Mrs Joe Ford nominates Mrs Gester Inman as neighbor of the week for aiding the Ford family after Mr Ford was injured. Mrs Ford notes newcomers appreciate the kindness as he recovers and returns to work. Weekend visitors include Lt and Mrs John Zachary recently from Germany.
Cherokee improved to 3-0 by routing Miles Bull dogs 12 to 14. Manuel Beltran rushed for 220 yards on 21 carries and scored four times, including long TD runs. Ruben Garza and Rudy Garza added scores as Cherokee clinched the game with key hopeful plays and a late pass TD. They travel to Salado next.
The Ranch I Homes Demonstration Club held its monthly meeting Sept. 27 at Mrs. George Powell's home with Mrs. Jack Norris as co hostess. A fashions skit presented by the club at the summer county camp was narrated by Mrs. W. R. Miller. The October meeting will be at Mrs. Watter Janner's home.
Mrs. Charles W. Dunn completed a week in Austin visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dodittet and their sons Randy and Drew.
The piece urges support for the Fredericksburg Billies and predicts a rugged district push for the Jackets. It notes a 26 7 win over the Jackers and highlights upcoming games, Rooster Club meetings, and season predictions including Llano versus Westlake and Round Rock versus Burnet.
The registered nurses of Liano Blanco Burnet Counties will meet October 8 at the Community Meeting Room of the Marble Falls Housing Authority to organize as a sub district of the Texas Nursing Association District No 5. All active and inactive RNs are urged to attend to pursue continuing education recognition points.
County Agent John Kuykendall led a 4-H program at the Junior High 4-H monthly meeting in the library. President Charlotte Simpson chaired with Laurie Otto as secretary, and WII Cohen led the pledge and prayer as Jeff Remmers and Mark Leeder served refreshments. Scores from area teams include Giddings 27 Leander 6 and Howard Payne 33, Sul Ross 7, Sam Houston State 6, Dallas 20, Washington 24.
Llano County reported bond sales of 22 080 for Series E and H United States Savings Bonds in August. Eight month sales reached 71 580 or 55 percent of the 1973 goal of 130 000. Social Security representative to be in Llano each Thursday.
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