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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
2
S. Whitsett, County Agent, urges farmers to save feed and seed now. Scarcity and high prices loom for feed, corn seed, and hay. storing hay and preserving home grown seed will save money. Shipments from distant areas are costly and often inferior for corn. keep well matured peas and cane maize for planting next year.
West Texas seeks hundreds to pick the record white cotton crop as prices rise for pickers. The Cisco Chamber of Commerce partners with state and federal agencies to route labor to the best paying sections and to those most in need.
The Cisco Chamber of Commerce and other groups urge labor seekers to mail or contact them for directing work to areas with highest need. The free service helps farmers and cotton pickers, with good highway conditions noted as travelers pass Cisco on routes west from south Texas.
The Dearborn Independent notes Bishop Irving P. Johnson defends obey as a marriage vow head, arguing every institution needs a head and home requires guidance. It questions modern tolerance for authority but says true obedience hinges on love and honor within the bond.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs. Linden Foster on Friday afternoon at 3 o clock.
German services will be held at the Lutheran church in Liano next Sunday morning while English services take place at Leningen Number Two that evening.
The Woman's Missionary Society of a Methodist church meets Friday at 4 p.m. with Mrs. E. W. Tarrence. This is an afternoon program and all members are urged to attend.
Charles Haynes aged 80 years 1 month 17 days died at Round Mountain after long service to Blanco County Texas. Born Gonzales Republic of Texas July 30 1845 he married Sarah Jane Duman Aug 30 1865. Surviving children L M and A P Haynes Blanco C H Haynes Alamogordo NM and Mrs Josie B Shelley Round Mountain. 15 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren. brother H P Haynes Llano and sister Mrs Sarah Ann Gibson Congass AZ. Funeral by Rev J C Dodgen.
Pastor P M Murphy of the Baptist Church asks readers to consider judgment before God and face an honest account of life. Mrs F Hackworth and daughter return home from Beaukiss after visiting Mrs Hackworth's father Jonas Conners who has been seriously ill for months.
Sunday School 10 a m Preaching 11 o clock B P A 7 p m Cordial invitation to all to attend any or all of these services P M Murphy Pastor.
Rev Z B Dally of Weatherford Texas will preach next Sunday at the Christian Church inviting the public. Rev P M Murphy new Baptist pastor returned from Alvin with his family and plans Baylor University for their son and high school work for twin brother. the community welcomes them. Mrs A C Ahrens called to San Antonio for her father’s illness. she was with daughter Mrs Elia Iche. B T Adkerson and family visited Llano. he oversees Magniola 611 interests in Dallas. Rev Wesley Prince attended Central Texas Presbytery in Belt and planned to return tonight.
Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship 11 on What Paul Thought of Life Evening Worship 7 30 A Stranger at the Door Six Mile next Sunday 3 Everyone welcome Pastor Wesley Prince Now is the time to buy a new Fall Hat featuring latent styles
The Opera House presents a varied slate: Universal Jewel and The Sea drama on Sept 5, The Fighting Coward and The North serial each Saturday, Daily Dozen comedy, The Man Hunt western, and The Garden of Weeds with Betty Compson on Sept 28-29. Late Sept features Flying House and Cat's Whiskers, Moral Sinners with Dorothy Dalton on Oct 2, Wolves of the North serial and Dangerous Peach with Rose Wins on Oct 15.
BYFIELD'S STORE announces arrival of new low shoes for the fall season. Footwear features updated styles and colors for everyday wear and casual outfits.
A public display at the home of Mrs F E Jackson features plaques and various gifts. Mrs Jackson and Mrs Allan Newsom have studied the craft and created many pieces for sale. A large varied assortment is available to visitors.
Real estate loans offered at seven percent interest with quick service by Runge and Rungh in Mason Texas.
Harry Birk fifteen son of Edwin Birk died last Thursday September 17 at 11 30 in Kerrville hospital under treatment He was baptized as an infant and confirmed on the sixth of this month The county loses a fine boy and his family receives heartfelt sympathy from friends The notice closes with a marketing line about fall sweaters and shirts.
Prof. W. E. Sturgeon wed Miss Mary Anne Stricker at the bride’s home on North Fifteenth Street. Pastor J. W. Kerns officiated with relatives present. The couple left for Chicago where Sturgeon will pursue a PhD at the University of Chicago.
Come in and see the new fall sweaters and dhirta with Lumberjack styling now featured at Byfield's Store.
Llano merchants plan an October Trades Day the first in a long while with cash prizes and bargains. Details to be announced next week with full plans for daytime bargains social amusements and picture shows for evening attendees.
Rain began about three o'clock this morning over Llano and continues steady at press time. The forecast suggests general rain across the region with extensive cloud cover and ongoing precipitation.
Mrs Wilkes entertained A F L F Club Wednesday with prettily decorated rooms and zinnias. Four to were arranged for.42, and after the usual number of games the gathering concluded.
Town prepares for a countywide Trades Day with shops open and socializing as residents anticipate bargains and prizes. Mrs W W Wath led the festivities with a club pin awarded, while hosts served refreshments. guests included Tarrence, Franklin Buttery, Saunders, W W Watkins Collins, Hurt, Percy Brown, A Brubl, Roth, Anna Brown, Rathma Carter, Fowler, Richardson of Smi ville, and Miss Frankie Townsend Dallas.
Miss Cordelia Norton has returned to Denton to begin another year of study and work at the College of Industrial Arts, following recent interest in the Range and Range community in Mason, Texas.
Friday at 4 o clock the Presbyterian Auxiliary will meet with leader J R Cone in a discussion on Japan. Mrs Oscar and Miss Eleanor Norton are named. Norton has left for San Antonio to enter the Lady of the Lake lodge as a student for the coming year.
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