Education Level Rising Locally Amid Reading Gaps
Local education data show median schooling at 14 years, up from 10.2 years in 1960. Still, in Llano County about 17 percent of adults are functionally illiterate or have limited literacy, with 23 having no schooling and 689 with five to seven years. The right to Read program aims to address nationwide literacy deficits.
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Masons Honor Sam Jennings with York Cross of Honour
Walton Jennings of Lampasas reports Sam Jennings has received Kadpht of the York Cross of Honour. The ceremony cited his long Freemason service including Master of Leuretie Tadeo and other high ranks, ratified by the Order’s North American structure.
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Girl Scouts Roundup To Be Held Next Monday
A Girl Scouts roundup is planned for Monday at the cafeteria. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates troops gathering and a potential attendance fee of $2.00. Local organizers are unnamed.
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Farm Bureau To Meet October 20
The Blang County Farm Bureau will hold its annual membership meeting and supper Saturday October 20 at the new High School Cafeteria beginning with a 7 o’clock meal provided by Tamans Caterite Service. Officers directors and resolutions will be elected and discussed with Jin Cong as resolutions chair. nominating committee includes Klm Cone James Banner and Billy Bob Dehuelder. Charles Whitley has returned to a hospital for further treatment after surgery.
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Teacher Society Begin Meeting in Burnet County
Alpha Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Observat ion Cafe in Buchanan Dam with Mrs Jack Lithe as program chair. Invocation by Mrs Richard Gilbert followed by Need for Continuing Education by Mrs G L Jones of Burnet. Six retired teachers received necklaces. President Mrs Herman Cassaday led business. Alpha Chi to attend regional meeting in Goldthwaite October 20 and will conduct memorial service there under Mrs Little.
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Llano
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Burnet
R.O. Smith
Kingsland
Johnnie Wheeter
JK. Kroeger
Herman Cassaday
Goldithwaite
Littte
The Worth of a Housewife in Accident Claims
An ABA public service article examines how courts value a housewife's services in fatal accident claims. It discusses factors such as household chores, childcare, cooking, cleaning, and even income from a spouse, noting debates over intangibles vs monetary substitutes and citing varied examples and opinions.
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Legion Post Sets Guest Speaker for October Meeting
Kingsland American Legion Post will host guest speaker Charles Densford on October 8 at 7 30 pm. Densford, a former US Military Mission chief to Colombia, will discuss National Security. Public welcome to the meeting and related Bandera events.
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Valley Spring Wildlife Meeting Chooses Year-Long Projects
Valley Spring members met Monday at the Valley Spring Community Center and voted to pursue several wildlife projects for the year. Nancy Diehl presided, Patricia Long led the pledge, and refreshments were provided by Kay Tuckness and Renee Smathers.
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Barbecue Honors Mrs Fen Graham Birthday Tribute
A Sunday barbecue on September 18 honored Mrs Fen Graham for her birthday. Attendees included her husband, parents Mr and Mrs Nerian Rhoadan, and multiple relatives from Beasley Dahl Thorpe and Beasley families. Cherokee guests joined in the observance.
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Nelson Dahl
Floyd Thorpe
Hilt Shipp
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Cunninghams Host Kerrville Friends Before Big Football Meet
Mr and Mrs Ham entertained guests from Kerrville with a beefsteak supper before the Kerrville football game. About 25 attendees were longtime friends who had trained with the Tivy High School team in several prior venues. The butter table featured gold cloth, gold and blue floral arrangements, and blue candles in school colors.
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Tivy Ffigh
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Kertyille
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