Progress Shown in Vernon School Report 1924
The Vernon School Board heard a progress report from Superintendent Kiphoney detailing three years of improvement. Enrollment rose, added courses included manual training and domestic science, and facilities such as libraries and a heating plant were upgraded. The report notes better rankings with state universities and plans to hire more teachers by January 1, 1925 and to prepare for a new high school completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheal Board
Grate Ares
Vernen
Oatarr
Biate University
Vernon City
Phins
Tam
State University
Strionis
State Department of Education
Hoone
Borat
County Road Fund Report Details Spending and Balances
Finance committee J. A. Birdsong V. Townsend and CY Togsett, appointed by Judge James V. Leak, filed and were discharged. Report covers proceeds from county bond issue 600000, final balance 70100.73, state and federal aid 1205.04, outside highway improvement ex penditures 144512.78, road levy 1921 25 cents per 100. Local visits and travel notes conclude with residents’ movements and travel to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Birdsong
Dd. V. Townsend
CY Togsett
James V. Leak
T. W. Moore
Wellington
Vernon
Vernon Defeats Crowell Friday in Harvord Park Game
Vernon High School baseball beat Crowell 7 to 5 at Pair Park in a hard fought afternoon contest. Bourland pitched well after sixth inning rally by Vernon, Walker closed with one hit in ninth. infield errors marked both sides as Vernon extends undefeated start to four games under coach J. Leak. Upcoming game vs Wichita Falls at fair park pivotal for district hopes. Walker to start for Vernon. Local notes: Reagan and Terhune families in Wichita Falls and Iowa Park. Blackwood Renfro Hollar visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Crowell High
Pair Park
Tean
Judszel J. V. Leak
Wichita Falls
Fair Park
Walker
Leak Will Not Hear Bond Suit In District Court
Judge James V. Leak disqualified himself from hearing an injunction suit opposing road bond issuance in district No. 4 due to his status as a property taxpayer. Attorneys were notified he would exchange benches with a Wichita jurist. The hearing set for April 17 was postponed. the May 1 date remains, with briefing delays noted and a May 1 hearing anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Leak
Lcase
Wichita
Willans
Leak
Commissioners Court
C. ©. Hawley
Injunction Petition Under Review On Merits
The court will examine the petition for injunction and hear evidence from both sides, with the merits of the motion to be considered in detail.
Miss Olive Shive Honored At Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. W B McCaleb hosted a bridge luncheon in honor of Miss Olive Shive of Long Beach California visiting relatives. Spring pink and orchid decor graced tables with hand painted place cards. Prizes went to Mrs Rogers high score and Miss Anderson low score. a sapphire bead gift was presented to the honoree. Other guests included Mary Anderson, Esther Swartwood, Adele Sumner, and George Hardin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McCaleb
Olive Shive
Long Beach
California
EB. O
Youngblood
Rodgers
Stanford Opens Modern Drive In Filling Station
A. T. Stanford now manages a modern drive in filling station on the Colorado to Gulf highway in the Hillcrest addition west of the city. The facility is up to date in every respect and Stanford took charge this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Stanford
Hillcrest
Mr. Stanford
Local social notes from Vernon and Wichita Falls events
Misses Mary Helen Griffiths Melba Ruth Vickens Homer Parker and Fred Cobbs of Quanah attended the ball game in Wichita Falls Sunday. Mr and Mrs R C Gilchrist of Wichita Falls are visiting in the home of their daughter Mrs J J McGaughey. Miss Annah Joe Pendleton acted as a judge in debates and declamations at Town Park Saturday. Rev and Mrs E Lloyd, Mrs K W Ferrell and Miss Bernice Lloyd spent yesterday in Wichita Falls. Misses Ima Barlow Bula and Viola Tucker Myrtle Boatwright and Eva Saylors spent the weekend in Wichita Falls. Dr W M Schindler and Gh King attended the ball game Sunday in Wichita Falls. R M Boyles and A Baker of Lockney were in Vernon on business. J W Chitwood of the North Plains country is in Vernon on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Griffiths
Melba Ruth Vickens
Homer Parker
Fred Cobbs
Quanah
Wichita Falls
R. C. Gilchrist
J. J. McGaughey
Annah
Joe Pendleton
Town Park
8. E. Lloyd
RK. W. Ferrell
Bernice Lloyd
Ima Barlow
Bula
Viola Tucker
Myrtle Boatwright
Eva Saylors
W. M. Schindler
Gh,King
Opening of street market delayed by late purchases
Disjointed OCR notes indicate a street market opening delayed as a vendor buys items and rugs. a decision was made weeks ago to complete borrowing and finalize preparations for the finish.
Local residents share weekend visits and travels
J M Batchelor returned yesterday from Houston on business. Rev and Mrs J J F Lockhart of Abilene visit their daughter Mrs R L Freeman this week. Mr and Mrs A W Goodwin of Burkburnett visit Mr and Mrs K G Lacy Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clarence Teel and Miss Fay Hogsett spend Sunday in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Batchelor
Houston
J. J. F. Lockhart
Abilene
R. L. Freeman
A. W. Goodwin
Burkburnett
K. G. Lacy
Clarence Teel
Miss Fay Hogsett
Wichita Falls
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Adelle Troussels
Vera Phillips
Merie Allison
Vivian Dkrsis
Mattie Mae Renfro
Miuurine Éyouks
Prancis Parr
Gladys Walker
Ivora Clark
A. B Swartwood
Galveston
Morris
A. & Me College
T. Churchwell
Bik City
Oklo
Soh. Hall
S&s
TF. Vaughn
Viola Dana
Milton Sills
Fou
The
Crowell
Charles Reagan
H. L.terhune
Famiy
G. L. Terhune
Iowa Park
TH. Parks and Family
W. HL. Howell
Electra
Charles Blackwood
Jesse Hollar
Conrad Nagel
Aileen Pringle
Chas. Murray
Chara Con
Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
Fr. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
Buick
Ralph Cato
White Garage
J. P. Starr Place
S. C. Starr
Shive
Franklin
Memphis
A. BE. Wolg and
Otis Shaw
Zachry-Mccaleb Produce CO
North Main Street
West Wilbarger Street
Hill Craft Addition
United States
Stanfords Filling Station
Stanford
R. M. Boyles
A. Baker
Lockney
J. W. Chitwood
North Plains
Thompson’s Filling Station
Napier Brothers Motor Company
Southwestern Implement Company
Rayland
Tolbert
J. T. Hale & Son
G. L. Rose
A. B. Swartwood
Nouu
Ae “the
McCulloch
Waggoner Bank
Vernon Electric
Jersey Petticoats
Vernon, Texas
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