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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
1
Kerrville piece notes Llano Yellowjackets 20 Mason 0 in slippery conditions. Coach Ken Gray praised his players and kept discipline on the sidelines, emphasizing calm leadership over yelling. Abe Mason ball carriers were hit hard and fumbles favored Llano.
Charles Whitley, long hospitalized in Temple, returned home for a weekend then went back for surgery and is expected to have heart surgery at a Houston hospital within weeks. He spoke calmly about the issue and noted the broader impact of misguided celebrations on community spaces.
The Rev J Ray Lawler has begun duties as minister of Kingsland Community Church succeeding Rev Fred J Brucks who served seven years. Lawler, 56, is a Burkburnett native with a Southwest Texas UT Georgetown 1942 degree in speech and drama and Bible journalism minor. He has served 27 years as an ordained minister in Oklahoma Crane Roswell NM and 22 years in Oklahoma before. He is joined by wife Verba a graduate of East Central College Ada and teacher. they have two children Leta and Art and three grandchildren. The Lawlers express appreciation for Kingsland's hospitality and warm welcome.
Alpha Delta Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its bee ginning cay meeting at Terry Talley's home. A pledge ritual honored Billy Simpson and Linda Hammons. President Cynthia Bauer led a brief business session before an auction of vacation souvenirs. proceeds fund year projects. Hostess Betty Talley served refreshments to members including Landa Hammons and several others.
A collage notes past crises and jokes that, despite present gloom, history has seen worse. It cites references from 19th century New York Irish, San Francisco Chinese tensions, New York budget contrasts, and early opium imports. The piece ends by remarking the football season is back with the line Get fans, jackets.
The Youth Choir of the First Baptist Church of Kingsland returned to the Llano Nursing Home for a 30 minute program with Miss Wanda Nelf on piano for 23 children ages 10 to 10. Mrs Gary Johnston sang God Is a Rainbow and We'll Understand Better By and By. Rev Dwight Reagan led the service. The group visited patients afterward and a tape of the concert was made for future enjoyment. Refreshments were provided by nursing home administrator Mrs Wanda Laxson assisted by her daughter Tacky and Mrs Mallie Crawford.
A reader questions school board funding for renovating elementary tennis courts and shifts to a lengthy defense of Project Sanguine, urging support for a secure communication system while addressing misinformation and local impact concerns. The letter blends local school issues with national defense rhetoric and mentions underground cable and past public opinions.
A long personal piece recalls wartime memories and a future hometown of Llano Texas. The author praises residents aiding the public and those striving to help the walking and disabled. He links struggles to beef prices and urges ongoing communal support.
A column explores Holy versus sacred in Christian sense, citing Moses and Isaiah to define holy ground and worship. It notes how faith shapes identity and traces community support in Llano through shared concern and care.
A Bard Hoostera postal meeting on September 4 discussed concession stand pricing and band calendars due October 15. Mreg Tinsley seeks volunteers for home games on Thursday or Friday nights, with contact numbers provided. punch and cookies were served after practice.
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