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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
4
W Sauer, named band director for Liam, visited Tuesday and Wednesday directing practice. He reports strong early enthusiasm with several new members enlisting and an order placed for four Valkronets to equip new members. Sauer plans weekly presence in Liam and aims to secure full material needs soon.
Llano Masons led a visit to Marble Falls Ledge on Saturday night where two degrees were conferred in the Blue Lodge. A fine supper followed at the Masonic Temple as local and visiting members enjoyed the evening.
Click and J R Decker who ran a Llano barber shop sold the business last week to Louis Templeton who took over Monday morning. The former owners plan to move to San Antonio then Northwest Texas for future homes. Locals regret their departure but wish Templeton success.
Llano residents packed radio receivers for the world series opener as Washington defeated Pittsburg 4 to 1. Walter Johnson pitched for the Senators, drawing cheers from locals despite chilly conditions at the game.
Delinquents listed are warned to settle with the Tax Collector by Thursday November 12 1925 or a suit will be filed. Settlement by that time will save costs, signed by County Attorney G C N Brubaker. Also noted are local store items and social notes about Tom Robinson and G W McCluer visiting Llano and Northwest Texas, with mentions of Byfield's Store and recent travel.
Dark Cornish eggs offered for setting at 1.50 per set of 15. Buyer or breeder contact Barnett for purchase. location and full details not fully readable.
The Opera House announces a weekly program starting October 11 with The Breaking Point starring Nita Naldi and a midnight matinee on October 11. Additional sets include Wolves of the North, Forty Winks, Manhattan, Range Buzzards, The Society Scandal, and North Episode No 5 with Don’t Worry and Seeing Red. A dance by Sole Killers Orchestra is planned. Tickets open one minute after twelve each night. Beginning 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Telephone info now available.
Mrs. W. Y. Fowler drives a new Buick Sedan bought from Wilkes & Watkins, local agents, last Saturday. The car, mentioned previously, was brought to Llano by Mr. Watkins from San Antonio. Dr. Fowler, a Buick devotee, has purchased several cars in recent years but remains loyal to Buick.
Rev J H Meredith pastor of the Methodist church will host a banquet tomorrow night at the Southern hotel honoring the Presiding Elder Board of Stewards and church officials. Invitations extended to several others as plans for the end of the conference year and revival discussion are expected.
Mrs John A Cone hosted a novel measuring party at her Ferns home to raise funds for the Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society. Guests stood against a wall as yardsticks measured their heights while contests and a 42 game entertained. A blue back spelling book spelling bee ended the afternoon with Mrs Tony Levy pronouncing the words. Assisted by Mrs Milton Cone and several young women, the hostess served an ice course to many guests.
The Music Study Club will meet Saturday afternoon October 10 at Mrs. Orville Buttery’s home. Miss Anice Jenkins will lead a lesson on Anton Rubinstein followed by a renewed program of piano solos and vocal items by Ruth Rayburn, Ostrow, Laning, Mrs. Orr, Cone, and Mrs. Bowman.
The Woman's Culture Club will gather Monday October 12 at 4 o'clock. Leader Mrs A H Brubl will present Current Events and lead a Masters in Art study. Artist for the Day is Van Dyck. Mrs Orville Buttery and Mrs Etta B Harris host the afternoon.
The Thursday Bridge Club met with Mrs. J Ray Moss, roses and zinnias decorating the room. Mrs. W R Orr won high score and received a Madeira Luncheon set as a prize. Refreshments were served to Mesdames E L Avery L A Brown W B Collins Siator Duncan Clay Fowler G L Gray M M Moss W R Orr BE H Qualls C M Wallace W H Wallace and J L Watkins.
Mrs A H Bruhl entertained the A F I BF at her home last Wednesday. Four tables for 42 provided diversion with two guest helpers. After a contest for a Lie Club pin, won by Mrs Percy Brown, refreshments followed. The hostess requested an indefinite leave of absence, reluctantly granted, as guests list included J D Atkins Warrence Fowler Rothmann Carter Anna Brown Percy Brown W W Watkins Belle M Wilkes Milton Wilkes Saunders Roth Hurt Moore Oatman Collins Fishbeck and Tom Foster.
For sale a Ford touring car with starter from 1925 model in good condition. Terms if desired. Apply at this office. 6-21-p.
The Llano High School weekly report shows a football game against Burnet Friday with the ball boys to wear eight inch numbered letters and thanks to business sponsors for new uniforms. Senior girls plan a November P T A program and reception, while a Spanish Club for second and third year students is announced. Fire Prevention Week posters are in place and nutrition measurements show five of twenty three students underweight.
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