Interscholastic League Grows Across Texas Schools
The University of Texas Interscholastic League reports record growth with about 3,800 member schools, up from 2,300, spanning nearly every county. County meets in March draw up to half a million attendees, with 790 events then advancing to district contests and a May state meet at the university. New events include extempore speaking for boys and a girls tennis contest, as 25 judges and more officials prepare for the state gathering.
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University of Texas
University
S. Tn
Vernon city commission vacancy follows Witty move
Commissioner Witty resigns after moving from the east to the west side of Vernon creating a vacancy in the city commission. The upcoming election will fill three seats, with a possible special election to replace Witty. May or Harry Mason contest the chief executive post, while J M Napier and J D Key seek commissioner roles. Hale Colleges sold his residence to G P Key of Rayland for 600 dollars.
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Vernon
E. J. Witty
City Commission
Witty
Harry Mason
J. M. Napier
J. D. Key
Hale Colleges
G. PT. Key of
Rayland
Tires on Racing Automobiles Stand Great Punishment
An unbelievable amount of punishment endures by racing tires at high speeds. In a Los Angeles 185 mile race Art Klein led at 104 mph before a right rear wheel collapsed leaving steel spokes sheared. The tire, though damaged, stayed intact and the car continued down the track uninjured, a first recorded freak display of tire ruggedness.
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Los Angeles
Art Kiein
Leases and Vernon Homes Across Sigler and Vicinities
Partial lease list shows properties in Sigler Wilbur Foard Streit and nearby areas. Mentions Vernon acreage in fee simple and a two acre tract in the city near drilling.
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Vernon Homes
Sigler
Wilbur- Foard
Streit
Vernon
City
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Vernon Opera House
Charles Ray
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Universal Company
Pavlova
Portici
Douglass Pairbanks
United Art
Douglas
Fairbanas
GC. D. Shamburger
Garcia Grande
Popper
Wolfson Cigar Co
Wichita Falls
Vphrset
Herring National Bank
L. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Nessed
Whiteside Realty Co
Bath
East Front
West
Consult
Whiteside Realty Exchange
Old McCulloch
Waggoner Bank
Eugene O’brien
Texas
Guinan
Mutt and
Jeff Gomedy
Daughter OF the
William Fox Production
Fox
Annette Keilerman
Dolores Cassinelli
Fred L. Malloch
Booth
Vernon Oil Exchange
Dewey Wilson
Hi. C. WilSon
Homer E WilSon
City Property
West Texas Street
Massie-Shive & Piper
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