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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1968

Page

2

Round Rock Dragons defeat Slane Yellowjackets 6–0 in defensive game

Round Rock Dragons edged the Slane Yellowjackets 6 to 0 as Bob Heber scored the only TD after a Jacket fumble at the Llano 18. Yellowjackets gained 245 yards to 227 for Round Rock and 14 first downs to 8 but failed to cross the Dragon goal line.

Round Rock Dragons Ides Flass Welcher Dragons Llano Bob Henber Yellowjackets Round Rock Dragon Jackets Greg Hallmark Cinton Lang Charie Bauman Kee Liano Ropers Cael Clayton Brewer Chris Walsh Clinton Lang Wade Hutto Bauman Jacket Monroe Daniels Bob Heber Heber Hutto Dragon Glenn King Lang Aass Burns Laning

Witnesses to Meet In Colorado City

O. H. Rogers of the Llano Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses announces a three day convention in Colorado City October 25 to 27. The High School Auditorium hosts advanced Bible instruction and modern gospel methods with focus for youths. Families from whole congregations will attend. no special delegates. L. M. Dupgan, Watchtower district supervisor, is convention chairman and speaker.

O. H. Rogers Llano Mr. Rogers L. M. Dupgan Jehovah’s Witnesses

William C Davis Dies at Field Creek Ranch

William C Davis 64 died of a heart attack at his Field Creek home on Tuesday night October 8. Funeral services were set for 3 pm Thursday October 10 at Pontotoc Church of Christ with Ministers Don Norwood and Lynn Nobles. Burial followed at Huffman Cemetery near Pontotoc. He was born January 25 1904 in Mason County and a lifelong Field Creek resident. Survived by wife Bernice Simpson Davis a daughter Darla Draper of Houston two brothers Dewey Davis Pontotoc Alvin Davis Valley Spring three sisters Fairy Bell McFarland Field Creek Catie McGuffin Boerne and Roene Mac Daniel Kerrville plus three grandsons.

William C. Davis Field Creek Pontotoc Church Bernice Simpson Darla Draper Houston Dewey Davis Pontotoc Alvin. Davis Vailey Spring Fairy Bell McFarland Catie McGuffin Boerne Roene Mac Daniel Kerrville

Mrs. Mathilda Zesch Rites Held In Mason

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mathilda Zesch 90 of Mason Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with burial in Gooch Cemetery. She died Monday after several weeks illness. A Gillespie County native, she married Eugene Zesch at Fredericksburg in 1900. he died in 1925. She is survived by four sons Kurt Arno Walter and Jimmy Zesch all of Mason 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Mathilda Zesch Mason H. J. Hoerster Llano St. Paul Lutheran Church Gooch Zesch Gillespie County Eugene Zesch Fredericksburg Kurt Arno Walter Jimmy Zesch

Ratliffs Attend HemisFair in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs J M Ratliff and family traveled to San Antonio to attend HemisFair events and enjoy the city visit together.

J. M. Ratliff San Antonio HemisFair

Longhorns Rally Stumbles Against ToughOS Opponents

The Wanderer notes Texas Longhorns upset Oklahoma State 91 3 last weekend but warns they must improve after a flat performance Saturday night. Missing blocks and tackles, they risk being beaten by top foes like Oklahoma Arkansas and A M. Ex students drum and band day activities enlivened the stadium while Lions Club Mop and Broom Sale sets records aiding the Lighthouse for the Blind and Lions children’s fund.

Texas Longhorns Oklahoma State O. U Arkansas A&m Longhorns Llano Lions Club Liano Courthouse Square

Coffee urn donated to band boosters for football games

A 90 cup coffee urn donated by multiple supporters will serve fresh coffee at the band concession stand during football games. Donors include Gib Rickerson, Egbert Murchison, Lola McCarty, Grace Smith, Vic Ray, Johnny Martin, Mrs. Frank Overstreet, Hazel Lewis, and others. Band Boosters meet October 21 at 7 30 p.m. in the band hall with Mrs. E R Osbourn as president.

Gib Ricketson Egbert Murchison Ike Murchison Lola McCarty Grace Smith Vic Ray Johnny Martin Frank Overstreet D. Sawyer Hazel Lewis A. K. Stephens M. J. Wootan Frank Hopf Cordelia Norton Hope McCarty Fury Walker E. R. Osbourn

Father of Former Llano County Agent Dies

T. D. Tanksley 78 year old father of a former Llano County agricultural agent died Thursday in a Burnet hospital. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Bertram with burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

T. D. Tanksley Llano County Burnet Hospital First Christian Church Bertram Mt. Zion Cemetery

Square Em Up Square Dance Club Begins Beginners Class

A Buchanan Dam square dance club invites newcomers to join a basic course taught by Obie Newcomb at Cedar Lodge on October 14. Lessons run 7:30 PM with free admission for watchers. Contact Tow 979 2703 or Marble Falls 63 6783 for details.

Marwere Craver Obie Newcomb Cedar Lodge Lake Shore Drive Buchanan Dam Marble Falls Burnet

Last Rites Set For Mrs Nora Stewart

Mrs Nora Stewart aged 78 a Llano County native died Wednesday morning October 9 at Llano Memorial Hospital. Funeral at First Baptist Church Llano at 10 a m Friday October 11 with Rev J C Turner officiating burial in Llano Cemetery. Born November 8 1889 in Llano she married Zack Stewart November 4 1904. Survived by three daughters Lucille Ratliff Louise Craig Thelma Rogers one brother Roscoe Smith one sister Milam Stewart four grandchildren two great grandchildren preceded in death by husband and one son Howard Stewart.

Nora Stewart Llano County Llano Memorial Hospital First Baptist Church of Llano J. C. Turner Albert Smith Stewart Zack Stewart Lucille Ratliff Louise Craig Killeen Thelma Rogers Tow Roscoe Smith Milam Stewart Howard Stewart

Hospital Notes Admittances and Dismissals Update

The hospital lists new admittances including AR Urbantke Mary Barker Tom Herridge Eddie Horlen Carl Phillips and several others. Dismissals include Julius Flint Jeff D Scott Byron Halliburton Robert Greenwood and more. Births note Deb orah Arlene born October 4 to Lester Flint and wife. Bryant Ratliff guests of Bob Fowler at Greenshores near Austin after Texas Oklahoma game.

AR. Urbantke Mary Barker Tom Herridge Eddie Horlen Carl Phillips Lester Flint Eva M. Smith Clifford Beesley Corrine Rogers Ray Martin E. B. Morrison Nora Hartman Clyde Spencer Jake O. Otto L. L. Arnold Dora Fabian L. D. Fleming Mallie Crawford Julius Flint Jeff D. Scott Byron Halliburton Robert Greenwood A. R. Urbantke Helen Wurzbach Sampson Norris Eva Smith Bryant Ratliff Greenshores Austin Bob Fowler

HLTA Highlights Winter Boat and Sport Show Circuit

The Highland Lakes Tourist Association prioritizes winter tourism and fishing boat shows. Major events target Minnesota attendees with fairs in San Antonio Austin Houston Dallas Minneapolis and Fort Worth from January to April.

Highland Lakes Minnesota Frank Hildebrand Texas Tourist Development Agency HLTA San Antonio Central Texas Austin Ft. Worth Houston Texas Southwest Dallas Northwest Minneapolis Auditorium

Llano MYF Invades Dallas Cotton Bowl

Twenty five Llano MYF members and sponsors braved mist and traffic to attend the SMU NC State football game at the Cotton Bowl. Guests of SMU numbered twenty five thousand from across the state with transport and sponsorship by local families and Ratliff Motors providing a car.

Llano MYF Southern Methodists SMU C. W. Rusche Orion N. Lewis Ratliff Motors

Kilgore Rites Set For Willie Jackson

Willie Jackson age 49 died Sunday at his home in Kingsland. Funeral services were held at Pierce Moss Funeral Home in Kilgore. Born October 3 1919 in Kilgore he worked many years for the Texas Rehabilitation Center at Abilene. Surviving are his wife Ode Jackson mother Mrs Emma Bean Kingsland father James Jackson Overton 11 children one sister and several grandchildren.

Willie Jackson Hig Houie Kingsland Pierce, Moss Funeral Kilgore Texas Rehabilitation Center Abilene Ode Jackson Emma Bean James Jackson Overton

Wests Return From Arkansas Visit To Kin in Mena

Mr and Mrs H L West have returned from Mena Arkansas where they visited their niece and her husband Mr and Mrs L H Baldwin

H. L. West Mena, Ark

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