Vernon School Board seeks 25¢ tax hike via city vote
The Vernon school board submitted a petition signed by 400 voters to call an election on increasing the local tax rate by twenty five cents for school purposes. The move aims to cover a projected $14,000 shortfall with state aid reduced, needing a charter amendment and mayoral approval. The board says only 50¢ current tax rate falls short while other Texas towns levy up to $1 for schools. The effort follows concerns over damaged school facilities, needed repairs, and higher salaries to match surrounding districts.
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Commission
Vernon
Friends of the Petition
Texas
Baby Peggy Lon Greene Born in Wichita Falls Family Note
Mr. and Mrs. Closs L. Greene of Wichita Falls announce the birth of a baby girl named Peggy Lon at 11:30 Wednesday night. Mrs. Greene was formerly Miss Winnie Williams of Vernon, daughter of Mrs. J. T. Williams. Mr. Greene is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Green of this city.
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Closs L. Greene
Wichita Falls
Peggy Lon
Greene
Winnie Williams
J. T. Williams
Vernon
D. L. Green
Circus Manager Marries Miss Helen Myrtle Anderson
Jacob Friedman of Philadelphia and Helen Myrtle Anderson of Pallas wed Saturday afternoon in the courthouse with Justice T. J. Griffiths officiating. Friedman, manager of Christy Brothers' Shows, will travel the season with the company and then return to Beaumont for the winter.
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Jacob Friedman
Philadelphia
Helen Myrtle Anderson
Pallas
Court House
T. J. Griffiths
Mr. Friedman
Christy Brothers
Beaumont
Oklahoma Couple Married at Court House
Oklahoma couple Marvin Oliver of Frederick and Elva Feeley of Davidson wed Saturday afternoon with Justice T. J. Griffiths officiating. The couple will reside in Frederick.
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Marvin Oliver
Frederick
Okla
Elva Feeley
Davidson
Court House
Squire T. J. Griffiths
Oliver
Two Bolears Per Hen For Poultry
Northwest Texas flocks average 83 hens with sales around 1015 records show two thirds from mixed flocks. Scrub stock yields low profits while standard bred chickens double profits. county agents note growing interest in improved stock.
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Fort Worth
Meliliwest Texas
Paving Plan Delayed by Denver Railroad Across Oklahoma Line
Progress on the Colorado to Gulf Highway in Wilbarger County is stalled as the Denver railroad delays permission to tune its tracks at Oklainton. Officials cannot estimate when aerial paving will begin while Fort Worth engineers survey the Vernon road and advise a gravel route over the Condon Springs hill to the Pease River bridge.
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Harger County
Denver
J. R. Henry
Port Worth
Pederal Buerenin
Messrs. Vinecent and Henning
Fort Worth
Vernon
Oldjannion
Denver Railroad
Condon Springs
Pease River
Wilbargor
Poisoning kills prized dogs alarm Vernon owners
R. J. Jones reports the death by poisoning of a valuable bird dog after it was chained overnight. Four other dogs died in southeast Vernon the same night in the same manner. Owners fear for their animals as one woman notes daily premises checks before dogs are released.
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R. J. Jones
Vernon
Harrold Plans Construction Of New High School Building
The Harrold Board of Education is completing plans for a new brick high school building to be two stories with eight rooms. The contract will be let soon so construction can start after the current term ends, using parts of the existing temporary high school and tied to the site in front of it.
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Board of Education
Harrold
Harrold Re elects School Trustees and Teachers
Harrold public schools re elected teachers for the next year. Trustees named for new term are R. Cobb W. A. Litchfield and Cari Morris. The community approved continuity in leadership for the Harrold district.
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Harrold
R. Cobb
W. A. Litchfield
Cari Morris
Vernon May Seeks Nationwide Radio Venture for Vernon
Vernon may obtain a fully equipped radiophone to receive messages from across the United States. J W Townsend travels to Wichita Falls to assess cost and financing options of 225 to 300 dollars for a 200 to 400 mile range unit. If funded, public demonstrations may be held in the district court room with free admission after payoff, allowing hearings from Chicago New York and Washington.
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Townsend
Chicago
New York
Washington
Dallas
Congress
Vernon pastor Dr. Moore marks first year in city
Dr. FE L Moore, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Vernon, completes one year with forty new members added, twelve weddings held, and three funerals conducted. He previously led Honey Grove church eleven years and lived in Tennessee. A Alabama native, he has kept a steady weekly pulpit presence and serves as Wilbarger County Welfare Association chairman, active in public affairs.
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FE. L. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Vernon
Wilbarger
Marriage Licenses Issued in County This Week
County records show Curtis West brook and Bila Smith, Charles Kolp and Jimmie Hud son, W Jobe and Elsie Brown, all linked locally. Out of state pairs include Jacob Friedman of Philadelphia and Helen Myrtle Anderson of Dallas, Wonnie White of Electra and Nannie Denson of Henrietta, Marvin Oliver and Elva Feeley of Frederick Oklahoma.
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Curtis Westbrook
Bila Smith
Charles F. Kolp
Jimmie Allene Hudson
S&s. W
Vernon youth to complete first complete radio outfit
Curtis Hogsett of Vernon awaits a two step amplifier to finish a home radio set. Test of the apparatus has been conducted at Sam Hogsett’s home on Wilbarger Street. Demand for equipment has flooded manufacturers as Hogsett seeks amplifiers in Kansas City and St Louis.
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Curtis Hogsett
Vernon
Sam Hogett
Wilbarger Street
Hogsett
Dallas
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named at Oklaunion High
Miss Rawal Butler will serve as valedictorian and Edith Skinner as salutatorian for OklaUnion High School. Seven students will finish the course as school closes May 11. Class members include Ramal Butler Edith Skinner Mea Neillen Lela Nettles Rey Lain Doyle Salteup and James Mitchell.
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Rawal Butler
Oklaunion
Edith Skinner
Clase
Oklainton High School
Ramal Butler
Mea Neillen
Lela Nettles
Rey Lain
Doyle Salteup
James Mitchell
Wour
Ladd Reports Delco Dealers Convention in Dayton
M Ladd returned from Dayton where he attended the annual Delco Dealers convention. Nearly 3 000 visitors were present as the event educated delegates on the principles construction and operation of the products. Many new features were exhibited during the session.
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M. Ladd
Dayton
Ohio
Delco
Mr. Ladd
County Court Closure Affects Ar Ban County Jurisdiction
The Ar Ban County Court closed Saturday after three wager cases as the ageket docket contained an average number of cases.
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Joseron
War on Rabbit Barbecue At Karl Driestiner Reach
Fourteen miles west of town at the Karl Driestiner reach a Rabbit barbecue is planned for Tuesday May. The event will begin at 2 p.m. Residents are invited to participate and those who take garg are asked to bring their shotguns.
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Karl Driestiner
Coca Cola Plant Burglarized Again In Cocoa
The Cocoa Cola Bottling Co. suffered a third burglary after thieves pried open a back window in the garage and forced a door to the work room. About 20 dollars was stolen from the safe and cash register. Proprietor Simees Wilson suspects a Vernon resident or residents. no suspects are named and no clues are known.
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Simees Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Vernon
Morgan Campaign Speaker to Address Vernon Rally
Mack Brreh former Wise county attorney now in Decatur will speak at Vernon Court House Saturday at 8 00 pm in support of A L Morgan for Congress Luther Hoffman Wichita Falls campaign chair relayed the message The speaker is a lawyer and partner of prominent attorney R F Carnwell in Decatur Campaign gains reported in Cook Denton Wise and Montague counties.
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Mack Brreh
Wise County
Decatur
Vernon
A. L. Morgan
Court House
Luther Hoffman
Wichita Falls
Morgan
Burch
R. F B. Carnwell
Troffman
Cook
Denton
Wise
Montagne Counties
Subscription Solicitor Returns from Texas Visit
DPD W Leigh, last summer’s Vernon Record solicitor, came back to Vernon from Fast Texas where he spent winter. He notes vast devastation by weevils in southern Van Zandt County and farmers losing resources. Prospects look good for oats and corn in Van Zandt and Wilbarger County shows flourishing appearances.
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DPD
W. Leigh
Vernon Record
Texas
Leigh
van Zandt County
van Zandt
Wilbarger County
Central School May Fete at Arlingham Park
The Central School PTA will host a May Fete on Thursday May 4 at 7 30 p m in Arlingham Park The event features booths selling sandwiches and various meats with proceeds benefiting the school.
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Central School
Arlingham Park
Parent‘Teachers Association
Henry Defends Klan in Vernon Senate Bid
Robert L. Henry of Vernon addressed a Vernon audience defending the Ku Klux Klan and urging states rights as central to his campaign for the U S Senate. He affirmed Klan membership and argued for Protestant church influence while criticizing federal control and new national laws.
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Beady
Dallas News
Mr. Henry
Memo Bey
Waco
Vernon
Klin
Mgr
Henry
Ku Klux Klan
Culberson
Thomas
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
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Cenniy
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Wroth
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J. W. Townsend
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Yacios
Yank Commander
Debn Jd. Pershing
Virginia Military Enamps
Ery
Louis
Dhoggsett
Oklauntion Valepmoporean and Salutatorian Chosen
Ladd
Ar Ban
Rabbit
al Tolberg
Coca Cola
Cocoa Cola Bottling Co
the Safe and Cash Register
AOL. Morgan
Robt. L. Henry
KLAN
Robert L
Henry of
Warneo
States Senate
Harry Mason
Dayor
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