Vernon Vigilance Committee Forms To Curb Local ills
The Wilbarger County Good Government League appointed a countywide vigilance body with a five member Vernon panel to detect law violations. The group debated vulgar literature, cheap music, and reform efforts, and resolved to curb alcohol and cigarette use among youths, invite Governor Neff to speak, and ban certain materials and screenings.
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League
Aother
Vernon
Wilharger County
10 Good Govnow
Tternment League
Laker
Good Government League
Wilbarger County
Denver judge considers removal or sterilization proposal in Cassidente case
A nationwide stir followed a Denver County Court hearing before Judge Royal Ro Graham over Mrs Clyde Cassidente mother of five. Welfare workers argued her children faced malnutrition and unsanitary home conditions. The judge did not issue a definite order but gave Mrs Cassidente until January 15 to decide her actions or consent to sterilization.
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Denver
Royal Ro Graham
Clyde Cassidente
Cassidente
Graham
Sunderland
Miss Opal Edwards Weds Floyd J. Moody in Vernon
Miss Opal Edwards daughter of Mrs M F E Edwards and Floyd J Moody assistant manager of the city car shop were marriedlast night at 9720 oclock at the home of Rev W B P Ronse Baptist minister There were no attendants present After the ceremony the couple planned to visit Dallas and Kanfraan before returning to Vernon Friday Moody came from Kantfman May 17 1020 and is a Knight Templar They will reside with Mrs Alt Thill at 320 N Deaf Smith street
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Opal Edwards
Mr. Mundy
Kantfman
Wilbarger County Welfare Association Seeks $3000 Quota
The Wilbarger County Welfare Association faces a $3000 shortfall to cover the next twelve months for aid to the poor. Volunteers canvass Vernon business districts with a final cleanup drive planned Wednesday. The group emphasizes careful fund use and insists on preapproval for bills while seeking broader local donations.
Grain Grading Course Considered For A and M Texas
A grain grading course may be added to the Texas A and M College program to train licensed grain graders. Plans floated to start in fall 1922 but, on recommendation by Charles F. Baughman, commissioner of markets and warehouses, a summer offering was decided for the 1922 Summer Session.
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A. and M. College of Texas
Charles F. Baughman
State of
Texas
Fort Worth Expo plans win West Texas support
Vernon and Wilbarger county residents express strong approval for enlarging the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Port Worth merchants pledge financial backing to expand the event with an automobile show a manufacturer exhibit and new exhibition halls to attract West Texas and Panhandle produce and trade.
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Vernon
Wilbarger County
Fort Worth
Texas
Panhandle
Port Worth
Kansas City
West Texas
OKLAUNION TROUBLE DIES
Reports from Oklaunion say there are no further negro disturbances and the matter is likely to be dropped. Some Negro families have left. others would have left anyway. Officials believe those responsible for last week’s warnings are identifiable but no new messages have appeared. A mass meeting offered protection to law abiding Black residents.
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Vernon
League
Oklaunion
Oktainion
Notable Cotton Harvest and Hog Slaughter Report
John Bodling of Route 2 reports continuing cotton picking in Vernon yesterday. He is pleased with his crop while noting neighbors are killing hogs. His father died Friday, and Bodling’s own hogs were slaughtered about two weeks ago.
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John Bodling
Route 2
Vernon
Mr. Bodling
Pyramid Drillers Expect Producer By End Of Week
Optimistic oil circles predict a producer at Pyramid number 2 in the Sigler field by Friday. Superintendent George J. Hegwood says casing will be set on the cap rock and a standard rig erected as work continues night and day toward completion.
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Pyramid
Hegwood
Aetna Stock Refunded After Wells Collapse
Winding up of the Aetna OL Company after sinking a 8100 foot shaft near Elliot results in a 201 percent pro rata refund of outstanding capital stock. Funds totaling 9041.62 are distributed to shareholders. The well cost about 125000, drilled 400 feet below contract depth after outside management led by H E B Sparks took over.
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Aetna OL
Elliot
Aetna
H. E B. Sparks
Vernon pastor weds Austin native in Weatherford
CGainea B. Hall formerly of Vernon Presbyterian Church married Misa Louise Scott Evans of Austin. The bride is the daughter of Milford College’s retiring president. The couple will reside in Weatherford where Hall serves as minister.
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Cgainea B. Hall
Vernon Presbyterian Church
Misa Louise Scott Evans
Austin
Milford College
Mea. Hall
Weatherford
Hall
New Front Under Construction at Kram er Studio
A new front is being added to the Kram er Studio on West Texas Street, near Main. The display window is enlarged to about six by seven feet with new fixtures inside, and the building front is being painted gray with white trim.
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Kramer
West Texas Street
Main
New Tailor Shop Opens at East Pease Street
A new tailor shop at 213-215 East Pease street opens by W. FP. Ladd and Olen Adams. Mr. Tadd formerly worked in Vernon service cars, Mr. Adams hails from Fort Worth, and Tommy Seale the third partner comes from East Texas. The shop offers cleaning, pressing, and general tailor work.
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East Pease Street
W. FP. Ladd
Olen Adams
Tadd
Vernon
Adams
Fort Worth
Tommy Seale
East Texas
Ambiguous Local Notice on Friday Reservation Phone
Fragments indicate Hill Crest Courier members plan to attend an event Friday evening and need a phone contact for reservations involving Mrs W Nig or Thereday. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Hill Crest Cour
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