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Llano News

Location

Llano, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1973

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Llano Home Demonstration Council Names Woman of the Year

The Llano County Home Demonstration Council held an all day meeting at the Llano County Community Center on Wednesday October 3. Mrs Fred Horlen was chosen as Outstanding Clubwoman nominee from Packsaddle club and praised for long service to 4 H and county THDA work. A color slide program on Alaska was shown by Robert Cohen and delegates reported on the state convention. A planned Lake Buchanan area tour for November 7 was approved.

Llano County Home Demonstration Club Llano County Home Demonstration Council Llano County Community Center Fred Horlen Prairie Mountain Club Fred Shaffer Valley Spring Club Damon Wyckoff Tow Club Hazel Lewis Buchanan Dam Club Horlen THDA Council Joe Elaine Texas A&m Fred Torlen Robert Cohen Mra. Cohan Alaska Weldon Osbourn A.H. Wilson Buchanan Club Lake Buchanan

New Head For Cherokee Home

Cherokee Home for Children names Lloyd D. Beasley of San Benito as new head effective November 1, replacing Hilly D. Walker who will stay in a limited role. Walker led the operation 11 years. Beasley previously served at Sunny Glen Children’s Home in San Benito since April 1963.

Cherokee Home For Children Hilly D. Walker Lloyd D. Beasley Benito Kenneth P. Courtright San Angelo National Bank State Department of Publc Welfare Churches of Christ Walker Beasley Sunny Glen San Benito

Virdell Brothers Host Central Texas Well Drillers Meet

The Central Texas Chapter gathering in Llano featured Virdell and Roland Rode demonstrating a Pit less Adapter. Baker Drill showcased a new Percussion Tooly while Dr. John Bradd from Texas Tech outlined an upcoming geology short course. Members hailed from Houston to Dripping Springs and Austin.

Virdall Brothers Briefing Company Central Texas Lone Star Agsox Liana Virdell Roland Rode Ron Currington Baker Drill John Bradd Texas Tech University Tech Tech Center John Glass Dripping Springs Houston Kingsville Conroe Iuhbock Burnet Lame Basas Goldthwaite Junction Hamilton Flationia Austin Llano

Garden Club Members Hear Lily Growing Talk

Kingsland Garden Club met at Highland Lakes Recreation Center Friday. Mrs. Juliette Beard spoke on lilies and amaryllis, showing crossbred blooms and slides. She traced origins to China, gave planting tips, and demonstrated care. Hostesses were Faye McNair Ruth Klepper and Bille Veach. Weekend guests included Mrs. Lloyd Tanks and Mrs. Juanita Kerstring.

Kingsland Garden Club Highland Lakes Recreation Center Juliette Beard Cora Offer Shasta Garden Club San Antonio China Mary Gomez Krnown Siles Faye McNair Ruth Klepper Bille Veach the Milton

Llano TSTA Unit Sees Busy Summer Activities

Llano Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association held a Monday session with President Norma Jones presiding. Officers for 1973 74 include Jones as president Bauman as president elect Rhodes vice president Leeder treasurer Hale secretary and Rothmann past president.

Llano Texas State Teachers Association Norma Jones Nell Bauman Glen Rhodes Arlen Leeder Carole Hale Mitda Rothmann Ross Pauman Portland Oregon Bauman Jones Austin Lois Laxson Joyce Craven Kay Holloway Milda Kotlmann

Mrs Jerry Butler Hosts Youth Fellowship Supper

The Methodist Youth Fellowship met Sunday night with 13 members and leader Mrs J B Wirdall present. Supper was served by Mrs Jerry Puller followed by games of trishee.

Jerry Puller Methodist Youth Fellowship J.B. Wirdall

Speed Adams to wed at Pittsboro Avenue Baptist Church

Mary Diane Speed and Jerry Glenn Adams plan to marry Thursday October 25 at Pittsboro Avenue Baptist Church. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Speed of Llano and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Adams of Llano, Texas.

Pittsboro Avenue Baptist Church Mary Diane Speed Jerry Glenn Adams Gerald Speed Llano Glenn Adams

Benny Enbergs Moves to Austin

Mr and Mrs Benny Enbergs have moved to Austin. Their daughter Janice Moore a sophomore at the University of Texas majors in nursing. Benny Enberg works at Bellis Appliance Store.

Tenny Enberg Austin Finberg Janice Moore The University of Texas Enberg Bellis

Henry Willbanks Rites Held In Wilburton Oklahoma

Funeral services were held for Henry Willbanks 73 of Wilburton Oklahoma on October 2 in Bower with nephews as pallbearers. He died September 30 in Wilburton. Born October 2 1899 in Llano he was a retired Western Union and Telephone Company employee. Survivors include wife Batty, son Captain Robert Wilbanks San Diego, daughter Bob Estes Borger, sister Julia Watson Llano, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Henry Willbanks Wilburton Oklahoma Bower Okla Wesley Willbanks Llano Tie Western Union and Telephone Company Batty Wilbanks Robert Wilbanks San Diego Calif Bob Estes Borger Ryan Julia) Watson

Golf Notes Reflect Busy Ladies Association Schedule

Golf notes by Sarah Franklin recount recent events and honors in the Ladies Golf Association. Angelita Najar is praised for catering the Woman's Tourney. members winning awards include Fran Oatman Claudine Weber Natlie Virdell Winsla Pearson Sarah Franklin Patty Renick Sue Donop Dee Hoerster Stella Hoerster Ethel Whitely Glenda Thiers Salome Bowden Ivelyn Gould. A Halloween tourney at Inks was rained out after nine holes. The Old Granddad Tourney is set for October 21 with a best ball format and buffet at Moore State Bank. sand wiches will be sold and the circle on No 4 tended. The Granddad Tourney falls on the third Sunday with the membership best ball on the fourth Sunday October 28.

Sarah Franklin Nelle Witchell Alee Fran Ladies Golf Association Angelita Najar Gats Fran Oatman Clauedina Wehar Natle Virdell Wins Glenda Thiers Salome Bowden Ivelyn Gould Patty Renick Claudine Weber Winnia Pearson Highland Takes Ladies Golf Association Inks The Ghosts and Witches Evelyn Gould Sue Donop Sherry Weber Liana Moore State Bank

Tasting Bee Sets Time for Methodist Church Event

Ladies of the Methodist Church invite members to bring a favorite dish to the bene fit Tasting Bee on Wednesday October 17 in the church basement from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $1.50 per person charge will apply and recipes will be sold for ten cents each.

the Methodist Church

Jana Barry Wins Local Talent Title and Pageant Invite

Jana Barry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Barry, was named Stephanville Talent winner at the State contest in Waco and invited to the 1973 International Finals in New Orleans. She also earned an invitation to Tarleton State University Homecoming parade in Stephenville the following weekend where Tarleton plays Sam Houston State University.

Jana Barry Don Barry New Orleans Stephanville Waco Tarleton State University Stephensville Tarleton Sam Houston State University Stephenville Eugenia Barry

Texas A&M Names Distinguished Llaneans at AGM

The Texas A&M University registrar announced the annual Distinguished Student awardees from Llaneared five. Recipients must hold at least an 8.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale during the period and rank in the top 10 percent of undergraduates. Named are Ernest 8 agricultural education major Livoh and Melanie F. McBride physical education major, both listed with parental details.

Llaneared Histinguléhad Sudano Texas Agm Univeresity Robert A. Lacey Eraorermle TAMD Ernest Livoh Gale Ligon Melanie F. McBride James W. Banner Castell McBride Dan McHiide Burnet

Birthday dinner honors J M Hardison on Oct 2

Mrs J M Hardison celebrated her husband J M Hardison on his birthday with a steak dinner at home Tuesday evening Oct 2. Family members from Austin Fredericksburg Liana and other locales attended including Jack Hardison and family Carl Tatsch, C Odoms, and Jeff Nutt relatives of Patton and Spinks.

J.M. Hardison Homie Jack Hardison Austin David Hardison Fredericksburg C, Tatsch Carl Liana Charles Odom Dick Patton Jeff Nutt

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Lla Ganningham Mes, Lucile Larremore Texas State of Cherokee Home Gardeners Allen Frazier Lloyd Tanks Nashville, Tenn Juanita Kerstring Mouston TOW Baptist C. A. Taylor John 5. Rasco Lee Walker Jerry Butler Benny Enbergs Paul Connie Schrimscher Abilene Don Griffith Jonestown Greisebaum Richard Moya Legion Hall Schrimeschers Highland Lakes Kirk Hodges Dim Murr Susan Weyhgandt Eake Ee Jana W.A. Barry Sunrise Beach Kellie Barry Ricky Don John Paul Llaneans AGM Distinguished J. M. Hardison Village Drive Pharmacy Ford Film Development Service Max Factor Cosmetics and Fragrances Ewinas Central P.O Boples Leno
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