Barber price dispute stirs Vernon shops over shave and haircut costs
A dispute in Vernon over new barber prices divides union and nonunion shops. A 25 cent shave and 40 cent haircut scale was proposed. some proprietors reduced to 20 and 40. Others stayed at higher rates while urging fair cuts amid cost declines.
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Journeyvi
H A. Samuel
East Texas St
Winton
R. L. Freeman
North Main St
Vernon Hotel
King
York
Pete Baker
Vernon Records No Tubercular Cattle in July Report
According to the July report of the State livestock inspector Vernon, Vernon city led in cattle testing with 104 herds examined totaling 251 cattle. None reacted to the tubercular test, and 525 herds overall were examined with 1885 cattle and 58 reactors statewide. Dallas and El Paso showed more cattle than Vernon.
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Vernon
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Dallas
el Paso
Elliott Women Plan Booth At County Park Fair
The Home Demonstration Club of Elliott met with Mrs Grady Ashley and Miss Lacy and Eula Goodfellow as county demonstrators. Fifteen members attended and Fayey work was discussed. The Elliott Club plans a County Fair booth from August 31 to September 3 and anticipates winning blue ribbons. The next meeting will be with Mrs Wilkerson on August 2.
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Elliott
Clit
Grady Ashley
Ditt Lacy
Eula Goodfellow
Fayey
Elliott Club
Vernon Patient Improves After Operation
Mrs. William Judd of Vernon underwent an operation here this week. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
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William Judd
Vernon
Prices and Sanitary Law Impact on Barber Shops
The discussion notes that the cut should affect haircut charges with non-men and union prices for shaves aligned. The State Sanitary Law may raise shop costs, and unions fear price cuts followed by future increases. Provisions awaiting clarity by September 1.
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Newman
Ex-Service Men Benefit Likely from War Risk Act Update
Congressman Lucian W. Parrish reports passage of the Sweet Dill to Congress will boost claims for disabled veterans. The act shifts evidence burden to the government for certain service connected conditions and allows insurance reinstatement if the disability originated in military service. He offers to assist district veterans with denied or pending cases.
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Lucian W. Parrish
Parrish
Dnd
1Th Congressional District
Instructed in Care of Teeth by Red Cross class
Fourteen children attended the Red Cross nutrition class meeting on Wednesday morning. Dr. Minnie Parrish led the session on dental care while Miss Rose Eilmann prepared to depart Saturday for a month in Los Angeles.
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Red Cross
Minnie Parrish
Rose Eilmann
Los Angeles
Vernon Leads City In Real Estate Tax Values Instate
Vernon leads in assessed real estate values among cities of similar class. Total assessed property amounts to about 1,500,000 with minor additions from merchandise stock autos and livestock. City revenue from this base is estimated at about 47,445.02 for the upcoming fiscal year. New pavement projects on North Cumberland Street Iron Pease to Texas Street and South Main Street are approved with costs and payments outlined from property owners and the city. A contract for further Main Street paving was continued due to property owner signups, and bids for a city depository are to be invited by the mayor.
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Vernon
Cue Confussioners
Mattchinery
Sol Aso
N. Cumberhind St
Iron Pease
Texas St
West Pease St
S. Main St
McCollum Co
of & Main St
Paradise
Lincoln Sts
Vernon Man Made District Director Elevates E L Dohoney
E L Dohoney Vernon schools superintendent has been named head of the Interscholastic League in the University of Texas district covering nine counties with HQ at Quanah. A UT Interscholastic League official expects at least 1000 visitors to Vernon next spring for finals in athletics declamation writing spelling. Finalists will advance to compete for the state championship at the University of Texas.
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Vernon Schools
The
Uni
Roy Bedichek
Agsistant
University of Texas
Vernon
Cocke Joins Prep Track For Presbyterian Ministry
Robert F E Cocke son of Rev M Cocke former pastor in Amarillo was taken under the Amarillo Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. He holds a Trinity University AB and plans to attend McCormick or Princeton Seminary in September to prepare for service in the Presbyterian Church.
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Robt
FE. Cocke
M. Cocke
Presbyterian Church
Amarillo
Cocke
Trinity University
McCormick
Princeton Seminary
Baseball Returns Head to Texam League Board
City News Stand posts daily Texam league returns on a rear board in the store, keeping readers updated on baseball results and standings.
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Texam Baseball League
City News
Fear Federal quarantine on Texas cotton feared by Vernon group
Vernon Rotary Club telegrams to Texas legislators warn a federal quarantine could halt Texas cotton industry. The alert cites potential losses from the pink bollworm, lists affected counties, and notes a bill in the legislature to curb growth in infested areas and compensate farmers.
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Texas
Ys Vernon Rotary Club
Bill
Notary Club
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Orange
Chambers
Galveston Presidion
Brewster
Frazoria
Fort Bend
Harris
Liberty
Newton
Jasper
Hardin
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Sheriff Seizes Moonshiner Outfit North of Tolbert
County officers raid a moonshine still about five miles northwest of Tolbert. A milk can still with no spout and two buried barrels of mash are found on a farm. The owners Oscar and B C Fore are jailed in Vernon and held over for the September term of court.
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Tolbert
Rolles
Vernon
Still
Vernon Rotary Third in July Attendance
Records of the Rotary Clubs of the State show Vernon Rotary placing third for July with 94.7 percent attendance. McAllen and Mission tied for first at 100 percent attendance.
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Rotary
Clits
Vernon Rotary
McAllen
Mission
Davidson Patient Improves After Operation
Mrs. G C R Shearer of Davidson Oklahoma has improved after an operation here this week.
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Davidson
GC. R. Shearer
Okla
West Texas Gains Four Senatorial Districts In Redistricting Bill
The Texas Senate in Austin approved a redistricting bill adding four west Texas senatorial districts. TheHouse has a related bill, and leaders expect reconciliation. The plan creates nine west Texas districts versus five currently, with Wilbarger joining multiple nearby counties. District twenty three includes Wichita county and forms a significant trade area, while districts twenty two twenty one and twenty four cover Montague Jack Wise Denton Palo Pinto Parker Scurry Fisher Jones Haskell Callahan Taylor Nolan Mitchell Throck Norton and the Panhandle region.
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West Texas
Senate
Austin
House
State Senate
Wilbarger County
Hardeman
Foard
Knox
Wichita
Baylor
Archer
Young
Twentythird
Witharger
Scurry
Fisher
Jones
Haskell
Callahan
Taylor
Nolan
Mitchell
Throcknorton
Childress County
Thenty-First
Panhandle
Railroad official cites oil well rule violations in Wilbarge County
Texas Railroad Commission deputy reveals widespread failure to register logs and filings for oil wells. WF Arnold, based in Electra, toured Vernon to enforce rules, warn of penalties up to 5000 dollars, and offer free assistance to operators and drillers to ensure compliant handling of wells and future discoveries.
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Railroad Commission
WF. Arnold
Oil and Gas Department
State of Texas
Arnold
Electra
Vernon
Deepey Am
Focal Cor
Travel on East Road Heavily Distorted by Estimates
J M Luttrell counted traffic on a 16 mile stretch between his home and the court house in Wilbarger county. He logged 210 automobiles on Tuesday and 225 on Wednesday during an average 2 hours 12 minutes, noting many travelers were tourists and some campers overnight.
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Wilbarger
J. M. Luttrell
Harvard
Frederick Patient Recovers After Operation This Week
A Frederick resident is reported to be recovering after a medical operation performed earlier this week. The brief bulletin notes the patient’s name as Miss Susie Ripley of Frederick and confirms improving condition.
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Frederick
Susie Ripley
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