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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
1
Llano city records 2.75 inches of rain in August and 27,713,000 gallons of water pumped by the municipal plant. The month ended with .63 inch of rain on August’s last day and .22 on September 2. Maximum September 2 reached 76 while the week’s low was 62. only one day hit 94.
Thomas Elijah Cole, 53, of Sunrise Beach and San Antonio, died of an apparent heart attack at his Sunrise Beach home on Monday September 2. Funeral services are set for Thursday September 5 at Roy Akers Chapel in San Antonio with burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Survived by brother Anthony Cole of Waco, four sisters in San Antonio and Eddy, Texas, plus many nieces and nephews. Cole was a civil service employee at Kelly Field and a member of the Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, Shriner, and Woodmen of the World. He and his sister owned a lakeside home at Sunrise Beach since 1957.
Quayne Roberson was elected president of the Llano Athletic Boosters Club at a Tuesday meeting. He succeeds Sam Rabb. Mac Hutto is vice president. Mrs. J B Wirdell is treasurer. Onita Lockhart is secretary. New directors include Dr. Dan Hoerster and L T Lockhart. The group meets Tuesdays at 7 30 p m at the court.
The Laymen's School of Christian Faith, sponsored by the Liano County Ministerial Alliance, runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 at the First Baptist Church educational building. An ecumenical pastors panel on Nov. 4 will discuss church mergers. Courses include The Christian's Assurance by Rev. J. C. Turner and The Unfolding Drama of the Bible by Rev. John Brannon. Registration is 1.25 dollars plus book costs. Free babysitting. Classes 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays except Oct. 14.
Mrs. Clara Davis 92 of Austin died Thursday in Liana. Requiem Mass at St. Marys Cathedral with Rev Harold G Zink officiating. Rosary at Cook Funeral Home and burial at Austin Memorial Park. Survived by daughter Juanita Randolph Llano. three sons Francis J Davis, James David, Lloyd R Kofshi. sister Mrs Mark Geeswein. four grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Pallbearers named.
Unsettled weather forces the Labor Day Best Ball tournament to be canceled Monday and rescheduled for Sunday September 8 at 1 30 p m Reservations must be submitted by 12 45 p m Four person tee times set by the tournament committee The club also held a covered dish supper and business meeting with three new directors elected and a new pro joining the staff Trophies were awarded to Dee Hoerster and Bunny Marschall with remarks about improving trophy posting for next year The Ladies Association discussed inviting more women to the club house for coffee and potential group lessons next September 17 with more details to follow
The Llano News will publish a list of Llano County college students and their attending schools next week. Submit names by Tuesday September 10 to reduce errors from transfers and changes. Last year 165 students registered. this year may set a new record.
George Carrell of Tujunga California, a leading designer of solar research instruments, visited Llano with his sister and brought a model of his coronagraph. A former Lockheed scientist, he now consults for the firm and has created filters used worldwide for corona study.
The Llano Lions Club plans a second HemisFair bus on Sept 19 if enough interest exists. Interested parties should visit Corner Drug Store for reservations or contact Lions members. Tickets are 5.50 for a round trip and seats will be sold on a first come basis.
A community calendar lists events from Thursday September 5 through Thursday September 12. Includes PTA Ice Cream Social at the community center 7 30 p m Kingsland Garden Club at Highland Lakes Country Club 3 pm Special Cow Sale by Liano Livestock Auction Sunday Bow archery shoot Archery Range 2 pm Order of Eastern Star meeting 8 pm Masonic Hall Woman's Culture Club 2 15 pm Llano Lions Club dinner noon Club Llano Golf ladies tee off Archery Club district courtroom 7 pm Art Club Llano Uplift Rock Club Mason Chamber of Commerce Office Junior Woman's Culture Club 7 30 pm Culture Club building.
Llano's new Industrial Foundation will meet at the courthouse at 7 30 p m Thursday to elect a new president after Bill Simpkins is transferred to Rockdale and to approve the foundation charter. Charter members will sign Tuesday night. aims include securing a modern motel for Llano.
First day enrollment started at 1018 then climbed to 1023 by week end. High school totals reach 356 with small gains as O Henry Junior High adds one and Elementary gains one to 429. Mrs Cash Moss of San Angelo visited with Mrs Betty Jo Alexander.
James D. Church, 60, of El Paso, was taken to Llano Memorial Hospital after a single vehicle crash on State Highway 29. Deputy Shipp and Sheriff Ligon attributed the accident to the driver nodding off. the 1968 Volkswagen was demolished and Church suffered a brain concussion and other injuries.
The Linco Museum will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. for the next several months due to school openings and the waning tourist season. The change was decided by the board of directors on Tuesday.
A $27,500 Texas Aeronautics Commission grant for a Kingsland airport at Kingsland Estates faces slim odds. Kingsland Estates would donate 22 acres valued at about $22,000 but local matching funds and county eligibility pose obstacles. The plan includes a 605 by 3200 foot runway with aprons taxiways lighting and easements.
Dismissals and emittances list numerous names followed by birth notices for Tammy Beth on August 28 Naomi Jane on August 29 Gina Ueline on August 29 and Quade Ray on a Tuesday August 27 with families from Mason and related names. A bleed donors section lists Alvin Hopson and Billy Gambia.
The Home Demonstration Gown oil luncheon will honor the Liana County Commissioners Court at the community center on Monday Sept. 9. Organizers invite officials and residents to attend for fellowship and updates on local projects.
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