The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 23, 1928 Page: 2 of 8
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News From the Granite Section of the Southwe
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This Page is Devoted to the Granite Industry of Llancw/The Superior Stone of America^’
THE MEMORIAL CRAFTSMAN
Who is constantly searching for excellent ma-
terial to satisfy discriminating buyers, can
make no better selection than
CASSADAY GREY GRANITE’
OR
LLANO LIGHT GREY GRANITE’
Our quarries and equipment are in excellent
condition for furnishing prompt service and
good patterns.
LET US HAVE YOUR SPECIFICATIONS!
M
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Cassaday Grey Granite Co., Inc.
(Quarriers only.)
LLANO. TEXAS
CONVENTION IS A GRAND SUCCESS;
IAIT PROMINENT VISITORS PRESENT
Mfc.MBEK LLANO CHAMBER OK COMMERCE
MANY FROM DISTANT POINTS
WERE REGISTERED IN LLANO
It ndc-d gratifying to see just
how fast the Memorial Craftsmen of
Texes Association is growing in favor
g :*> .'tailing memorial centers
of the entire land.
Seven of the more active national
worko-s xv* t o in Llano last week to
t > -1 in the activities < l this con-
vention. Anu'UK those* registered here
w< re;
T. K. Cass’dv. secretary of the Me-
morial Craftsmen of America, with
headquarters in Chicago: Miss Grace
Cslic: Khuey. lecturer on personal nn-
. l.vs s for tin Memorial Craftsmen ot
LONE STAR
GRANITE COMP’Y.
Wi: ql'AIJHV
ROUGH GRANITE
Can Quote Prices on
Rough, Sawed, Ham-
mered or Polished
— IX-
DARK GREY, LIGHT GREY,
OR ROSE TINT
Despite the threatening weather NAMES OF THOSE IN ATTEND-
that hovered over most of Tevas on ANCE AT THE CONVENTION!
last Thursday, the day before the con- --
vention, delegates from all portions of Louis Rodriguez, San Antonio: C. H
this State braved the elements, and Z'rkel. San Antonio; E. A. Zirkel. San
headed toward Llano, all eager to get Antonio; Fritz Oehler, San Antonio;
here and enter into the enthusiasm of T. E. Cassidy. Chicago; Geo. M. Mo-
their annual gathering. Consequently Daniel, Marshall; U. G. Doran, Dallas;
when the hour for the opening arrived Arthur Osgood. Amarillo; Pete Ah-
Friday morning a full delegation was tens. Llano; O. F. Barnett, Llano; F.
here and perhaps the best and most M. Cassaday, Llano; S. C. Stevenson,
enthusiastic gathering ever recorded Moberly, Mo.; Geo. I). Ramsey, Llano,
by this organization was placed at its M. C. Wilkes, Llano; Chas. Hinman.
work. Llano; P. F. McLaughlin, Quency,
Promptly at nine o'clock Friday Mass.; B. McClain, San Antonio; J.
morning, after the members had as- W. Gooch. Jr., Houston; H. M. N’ich-
sembled in the Lantex Theatre, the ol=. Llano; L. H. Baldwin, Llano; G.
President, G. C. Richardson of Corpus A. Hat!. Dallas; Newell Smith, Llano;
Christi. dropped the gavel and an- John Hagelstein, San Angelo; J. F.
nounced the fact that they were ready Hensley, Longview: Chas. Lucas; San
fur business. The invocation was pro- Antonio; T. Y. Hill, Llano; Mrs. S.
nounced by E. A. Zirkel of San Anto- Fromby, Brownwood; A. C. Grigson,
■ nio, after which George D. Ramsey of Texarkana; Morris U. Allen and wife.
Llano delivered the address of wel- Texarkana; E. Rossman. San Antonio;
| come. In a few well chosen w ords, Alex Duncan. Dallas; T. O. Collier,
Mr. Ramsey informed the delegates Plainview; T, W. Norton. Llano; H.
(that this town was doubly glad to H. McFarland, FrtRie.'jekshurg: M
,h've them as guests, and the gates oflCc-Ilier, Lubbock; Hugh P. ^foscl, ^
the granite city were open to them. Llano: Li- £, Richardson, Corpus ,
land if they failed to see what they Christi: M. C. Knott. Ft. Worth; Mrs.
^wanted, i>e sure to ask for it. when John Hagelstein. Sail Angelo; Tim
'every desire would be satisfied in so O'Keefe, Lampasas; H. M. Howe.
I far as I.lijno was concerned. Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. J. W. Gooch
| This address was responded to by Jr. Houston; J. H. Norton. Jackson-
'.vithur Osgood of Amarillo, in which ville; Ivan Johnson, Marion, Ohio,
| this prominent dealer of the Pan- Miss Grace V'sher Shuev, Chicago,
li. ndb- -ti* n told just how gl.ul they M. W. Newcomb. Barre, Vt.
' were to be here; of the pleasant c.\- Many of the delegates failed to reg-
perienr* • ! bygone d..vs and tin fa. t btc r and consequently the secretary
;-i.it tin Memorial Craftsmen of Texas was unable to secure all of the names
| were always glad to visit tie's town, <•! the oius who wi re in attendance t
I where graait• was to In i.- .mi on ev- this convention.
jery hand and hi spitality in the face -----o-----
| of every citizen. LLANO SELLECTED AS NEXT
I After the opening • <-.-s ns,. MEETING PLACE OF THE ASS N.
I the reports of the President, the Sec- -
! r*-:ary and the Executive Committee. The last business transacted at the
! Thes* ieports were complete- and com- recent convention of the Memorial
j piehensire. showing that the many Craftsmen of Texas was the selection
I duties connected with hose various of the next meeting place. Marshall
officers had been given due attention was placed in nomination by Mr. Mc-
J,and consideration. Daniel of that place and Llano by T.
The National Convention." by T. Y. Hill, short talks were made in the
F. M. CASSADAY, Pres. LINDEN FOSTER. Vice I -
W. D. MONTGOMERY, Sec. & Treas.
HOW FITTING, OR RATHER HOW
IMPERATIVE IS THE PRESENCE
C. & P. Grey Granif
!
IN YOUR MEMORIAL, UPON V, HKj
MAY BE REPRODUCED THAT PURI*
OF LINE AND COLOR THAT CHAR
TER1ZES ENDURING ART
C. & P. Grey Granite Ci
MEMBER LLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TO USE
Dealers Graniti
America, also from Chicago; Ivan __
Johnson. Field Representative of the needed was to get out and push its
Hutu- District for the Rock ot Ages product just as the large operators in
Corporation. V M. Newcomb, sec re- the New England states had already
tary of the Barre District; P. F. Me- done. "You are a bashful people,” he
Farland of Quency, Mass, and public!- said, "afraid to push your own goods
tv representative for the memorial in- ami to tell the world just what you
his*ries <: bis 'tate: Mr. Stephenson have in the way of natural resources,"
of M .-sour:, prominently identified He was so well impressed with the
v th the memorial business in his own convention and the tilings which lie
■ r. Buckston of the Yer- found while here, that he is sure to
’! ■ Company representing b- a visitor at all of the coming con- i i,i*«»,"V' ‘'‘7V "\
. . . | publish many of these addresses, but
tuat .i n oration throughout the south- ventions. "I am coming back" he said
we8t- "just to see what you people are doing
I ■^«r«fiTwe;,a!Ih0f ,heo '?°rgh‘ n ,he Wa>' OVer ,he bi«K*'s‘ *««» dea!era Within a very short time, things appearing on the program
I identified with the granite industry p.oposuloii that will ever come to the! The «„ ,i........................... ‘ ^ '
•t America, and several of them per- Llano country."
sonal'y connected with some of the But not only was Mr. McFarland
largest memorial corporations, also loud in his praise of the Texas stone „ , .
«*'carrying centers of the entire land, each and everv one of the visitors a mogt comprehensive and impressive George M. Mc Daniel of Marshall.
8 I manner. Lhe addresses of Miss Grace president; Roy Anderson of Brown-
lesouuc j l slier Shue.v and Ivan Johnson that wood, vice-president; Fritz Oehler of
O. Collier of Plainview was a very in- interest of bath places, but when the
teresting talk and showed to a great vote was taken, Llano was found io
extent just what this organization of be an easy winner. After the count
America is doing for the promotion ot Mr. Mc Daniel made another motion to
one of the country's most important make the vote unanimous for Llano,
industries. which was done.
Then earn* the address of T. K The date for the next convention
Cassidy on the subject of "The Future will be announced at a later date
of the Memorial Industry.” It was a — -o------
wunderfill address filled with informa- OFFICERS ELECTED FOR THE
Hon. sound facts and enthusiasm. We NEXT YEAR IN ASSOCIATION
wish that space would permit us to ---
The election of officers for the
they will appear in the minutes which coming year in the Memorial Crafts-
will be printed and mailed to the var- men of Texas was one of the last
at
The first address in the afternoon which time the following were chosen
was that of Fritz Oehler on "Cost to serve the association in this im-
System." This the speaker handled in portant capacity:
through the oncoming yc,j
would insure you a Pro:
perous and Happy one,
Dealers! Granite Cori
L. H. BALDWIN, Manager
LLANO, TEXAS
"■ere forcefully attrarcted by the su- gave encouragement to
perior quality of the Llano stone and which in time is sure to make Llano
Die further fact that it was to be the center of the industry throughout
fc :nd lie re in unlimited amounts. the great southwest.
Mr. McFarland, in a short talk at ------
the banquet : c id in honor of the visi- The satisfied customer !* he who
tors Friday night, said that all Llano uses Llano Granite.
At Your Service—
Universal Granite Co.
Gray, Bownds and Templeton, Proprietors
Give us a Trial
A1L0UR WORK
afternoon were also full of informa- San Antonio, secretary and G. c.
Hen and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Richardson, of Corpus Christi and
Then came the banquet at the Chas. Lucas of San Antonio, members
Southern hotel that night, well attend- i f the executive committee.
Ly both visitors and Llano citizens. If these gentlemen will serve their
"i:s a delightful affair and enjoyed association as well as those retiring at
by those who were present. this time, and there is every reason to
The next day brought forth address- believe they will, then may we expect
• by Mr. Cassidy, Mr Johnston. Mr. to see this organization expand both
Me Farland. Miss Shtiey, and several in activities and favor during the coni-
f others, carrying out the program with ii.-g year as ii has in the past. AH ot
vny few changes. these gentlemen are well acquainted
After the adjournment of the con- with the work of the
vention. many of the delegates visited tho: ouehiy iclentiful with the man-
tle sevt rai quarries, then upon return- i-gement of the memorial work and
1 ing most ef them let; that afternoon will have back of them, the hearty
for their homes, however, several re- support of the entire membership in
| tnained until the following clay, to their efforts to put over bigger and
; t. ke part in the dam e at the opera bette r tilings during the year which
house, given in honor of these people, is just ahead of them.
I It was a great gathering, one from The News congratulates the gsS,»
'»*• • ivfe rWVfj
if’ intuit in this anti only
We are now equipped to handle any andj
classes of finishing work, in any of
Llano Quarries. Carving and Fine th
mered Work Our Specialty.
Chas. Hinman Granite Wor
H. M. N Cf /
CHAS. HINMAN
.j‘.' vL,UU'.U1 W'. v'i.v-.w hkL a,:.*.:
f ’ *• * tu ..L/micsicS will not dir
is finished by the best workmen obtain-
able. If you want your memorial to
have the most pleasing appearance pos-
sible. send your orders to us.
out for a long time to cone.
The only regret was the fact that
several of the more prominent mem-
bers of the association were unable to
attend, and front some of these came
t* legrams. telling that their hearts
were in the meeting, and that the
were thinking of the good which w.
sure to be accomplished.
hope they will tie as faithful and
l-yiil ns wer* those who are now re
from th«ir official
WESTERN GRANITE WORKI
Wholesale Manufacturers of
Memorials
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ferfr every' grave;
MEMBER LLANO CHAMBER OF COMM EH- K
station
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Teich Monument Mforks
MEMBER LLANO CHAMBER O* COMMERCE
»*"•»** af WIIT TEXAS Chamfer #f C«
APPRECIATION
Me take this method if thanking
Mr George Shaw manager of the
l.ant* x Theatre for hi* kindness in
bttln* us have th, u«r of his hou-.
for holding the meeting ot the recent
«onvetjtlon of the Memorial t‘rnfi«m,n
• Texas and we hope that we mar
r*• Ipri - ate the favor In
“• me future time
Granite Quarrter
■ me wax
Man
PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH
SMITH BROS. GRANITE WORKS
WHOLESALE GRANITE MANUFACTURERS
LLANO, TEXAS
“The Place where You Can Get Beat Service on Texas Crzn •<
MftMr.BK LLANO CHAM
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The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 23, 1928, newspaper, February 23, 1928; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth817316/m1/2/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Llano County Public Library.