Vernon Contends for Technological College Site
Vernon vies as a candidate for a technological college location in Northwest Texas. Chamber of Commerce secretary BK Townsend cites Vernon’s rich soils, ample water, diverse industries, water, schools, two railroads, two highways, and cement sidewalks as advantages. Local leaders invite the locating board to visit and offer county resource details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Texas Technologicat
Weo
BK. OV. Townsend
S. B. Cowell
Pewssend
Farnosage County
Texas
Townsend
Lions Club Chooses Nen Director at Friday Meet
The Lions Club met at the Bailey hotel Friday to elect a Nen director. Geom Pallas of Pallis Variety and WoW and Pletelien of Avlie Sip addressed the gathering as new members joined, with Allene Astentived and Miss Titzel Vaugin attending for the Sento Class of the Vern. The group pledged support for the enterprise by purchasing tickets and offering assistance.
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Lions’ Club
Winston
Bailey Hotel
Geom Pallas
Pallis
Pletelien
Mins Allene
Titzel Vaugin
Titsal
Charal Clint
Southern Methodist
Verno
Poultry Association Names Directors in Wilbarger County
P Kramer, a director of the Wilbarger County Poultry Association, was omitted from the earlier report. He is among the three poultry enthusiasts steering the industry locally, with award-winning birds and strong involvement in county exhibitions.
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Wilbarger County
P. Kramer
Krawer
Harrold Hornets to Play Wichita Falls Three Game Series
The Harrold Hornets and Wichita Falls will contest a three game district basketball series for the Kiakas district championship. The first game is at Wichita Falls Thursday night, the second at Harrold Friday afternoon, and if needed a deciding game Saturday night at Electra. Coaches could not agree on a single venue, so a compromise spread the games across three sites.
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Warreld Hornets
Ty Wichita
Ray
Eaimes
Kiakis Basket
Wichita Falls
Harorla
Electra
Local man undergoes appendectomy at sanitarium
Ben Leutwvler was admitted for appendicitis at a local sanitarium this morning. His condition is reported satisfactory by medical staff.
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Ben Leutwvler
Poultry Exhibit Dates Debated by Vernon Officials
Willvoccer County Poultry Association president Aristin Donges and expert Wrrtron Burfon discuss suggested show dates ranging from late February to early March to avoid conflicts with the Premier Show in Arlington and other regional events. Burfon stresses early chick judging as key to profitability and notes his eagerness to judge in Vernon alongside friends.
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Feffer Fren
Aristin Donges
Willvoccer County Poultry Association
Wrrtron Burfon
Espert
Eaeests
Ag Sui Oble
TAY Poultry Shine
Button
Arlington
Tex
Navy
Burton
Odell Man to Open Market in Vernon
Odell Man plans a Vernon store opening this Saturday in the vacant building formerly housing a grocery. Mr. Pluie, leaving his previous job, will run the business with partner Robert Thunkard of West Vernon, brother of Mrs. Ellie.
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Odell
Vernon
West Pease
Robert Thunkard
West Vernon
Ellie
Bine
Baptist Laymen Meet Tonight to Form Council
Baptists laymen plan a meeting at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church to form a new organization. Committees will report on the plan and establish the machinery for the group as aim is better cooperation and fellowship and a more satisfactory method of handling church problems.
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First Baptist Ehnech
Aduisien
Scholastic Census Supplies Arrive for County Juvenile Census
Supplies for the annual scholastic census have arrived at the office of County Superintendent J. A. Tiethir and are ready for distribution to teachers who report to the courthouse for they. The census will begin March 4 and is expected to show a material increase in the number of scholastics residing in the county, providing a good index to the county's population.
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J. A. Tiethir
Farm School Electra Invites Miss Enix Goodfellow
Miss Enix Goodfellow home demonstration agent is invited to run the millinery department at a two day farm school in Electra on February 21 and 22. A roster of agricultural and demonstration experts will assist to ensure a successful program.
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Enix Goodfellow
Electra
Vernon high school enrollment rises amid steady gains
Vernon officials report 1750 pupils enrolled across all schools, up 200 from last year. High school enrollment stands at 360, about 267 more than previous totals, as Superintendent Kusheney notes larger classes but school crowding is easing with seating adjusted.
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Vernon Selects
Ayey
BE. Ob
Honey
Site Eo
House on Stgler Leased Blanss After Stove Explosion
A dwelling near Vernon, three miles south, leased by Mr and Mrs T G Glenn, burned Saturday night after an oil stove exploded. Mrs Glenn alone at home could not save anything. Crews haul materials to rebuild while Mrs Glenn boards workers at the Sighy wells. The two wells reportedly produce about 061 barrels per day.
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Vernon
T. G. Glenn
Glenn
Birthday Celebration Honors H Hood in Claude
Seaves for Birthday Celebration Hh. A. Hood in Claude today as he helps celebrate his father's first birthday. Mrs Hood, born in Tennessee, has spent most of life in Texas and lives with her son W. W. Hood of Claude. Gus and F. A. from Cue attend. Mrs. R. B. Richardson of Fargo and N. F. Hood of Houston are Hood's children unable to attend. Mrs. Hood visits frequently and is said to have remarkable memory. she remains vigorous for her years.
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Hh. A. Hood
Claude
Mrs Hioed
Tennessee
Texas
W. W. T Hooed
Sims
Gus
F. A
Cue
Experienced Cast Chosen for Comedy Show
The Home Science Club presents The Arrival of Kitte a witty comedy to raise funds for the AWiehai improvement fund. Cast includes William Winkler Seth logit Aunt Jane Mia Bobbie Easter Holwit Titz Benjamin More Frank Findley Ling Willie Suit and others led by Miss Vera Seles Miss Mae Northeratl Miss Chirico. Presentation precedes a 1% adweare phiytet show with roles for Fred Vernon Rosa Vo Cobe Athalia Pyle John Pratken Alice Stokes Dorothy Rogers.
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Jane
Vera Seles
Bobbie Easter Holwit Titz
Benjamin More
Frank Findley
Ling
Wiliie
Sum
Robert Taki
Kitty
Chirico Mae Northeratl
Blair's condition improves after appendicitis attack
C M Blair, once critically ill after appendicitis, is reported to be somewhat better this morning. Relapse Saturday and Sunday brought fears, with family members including Mrs W K Blair of Fort Worth and brothers and friends from Oklahoma and Arkansas visiting during illness.
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C. M. Blair
Blair
W. K. Blair
Ben Blair
Myrtle Bowen
Fort Worth
T. W W. Uapps
Randlett
J. F. Cremmer
Pane Field
Okla
R.A. Hilliland
Atineral Wells
Wet Gilliland
Tik
Mrs A T Stanford Recovers From Appendix Surgery
Mrs A T Stanford underwent an operation for appendicitis last Thursday night and is reported to be doing well. Her condition was very serious for a time.
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A. ’T. Stanford
Woman sells 3000 eggs in six days in Vernon Record ad
Mrs Ss P Clement sold three thousand eggs from purebred single Comb White Leghorns in six days at her poultry farm near Oklainton. The sales followed an inexpensive want ad in The Vernon Record, which reaches nearly every home in Wilbarger county.
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Ss. P. Clement
Vernon
Two Feed and Fuel Stores to Consolidate in Vernon
W. O. Martin and A. T. Stanford plan to merge Vernon feed and fuel stores. The combined firm will enlarge facilities on Main and Maiden Streets, extend the rear of the D building to 986 feet, and install new equipment including 10-ton Howe bearing seats on a 22 foot platform. No name has been chosen for the new enterprise.
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Ford
Main Gond Maiden Streets
WON. Martin
Purina
Feads
Sanford
Checkerhounded
AV Products Tuind
Stanford
Eleven Men Arrested in Saturday Raid Between Vernon and Odell
Eleven men were arrested by county officers in a raid Saturday night between Vernon and Odell. Court records show fines paid on charges of sampling others, with two men facing felony theft warrants. Dewey Moore and others indicted by a grand jury in the Forty Sixth district on forgery and theft charges.
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Coiunte
Fara
Vernon
Odell Kour
Dewey Moore
Henrietta
Novoiantes
Wad Nike
Vernon Girl to Be Heard Over Station Wrap Tonight
Miss Georgia Castlebury, a Fort Worth Texas Woman's College student in voice piano and literature, will perform on the Fort Worth radio station at 8 30 p m tonight. She is pursuing post graduate study this year in voice and piano.
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Vernon
Georgia Castlebury
Miss Castlebury
Texas Woman's College
Fort Worth
Miss C Nstlebury
Rural Schools in Wilbarner County Told to Shorten Terms
County Superintendent Lo A. Hollar stated rural schools in Wilbarner County will be compelled to shorten terms to five or six months. He noted most districts lack funds and will receive state aid by county allotment, with total distributions of about 6,400 dollars to address reduced local funding and postponed improvements.
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Wildbarner
Lo A. Hollar
Mar. Haelfer
Wilharger
State Department of Education
Jomier
Beroweder
Kral
Mr. Hodlar
Pupils Present The Brookdale Form At Bas School House
Pupils at the Tiids school stage the play The Brookdale Form noted for today. Admission is charged. the performance aims to entertain and inform the audience about village life and school events.
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Tiiids Seheel
Brookdale
Vernon mare tax guidance to aid 1922 returns
A government official in Vernon announces March 72 with 1 percent income guidance for 1922 tax renditions. Pestiggaetes Joh Farrell confirms the plan as a public notice. Dele Soer’s representative will address questions on income and culture in a free, advisory session.
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Vernon Mare
Nexiat Ellivens
Pestiggaetes Joh Farrell
Dele Soer
Parker School Entertainment Postponed to March 9
The Parker school program scheduled for February 24 was postponed to March 9 due to the S M Th program. The event, staged by the magician school, will be held in the high school auditorium and all proceeds will support the Parker school piano fund.
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Parker School
Huhool
Electra Couple Married Here at Home Ceremony
Otho Swain and Mise Nola were married at 5:29 p m by Rev. Lewis FP Kopp at his home. They left for Electra to establish their residence.
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Otho Swain
Mise Nola
Athright
Lewis FP. Kopp
Electra
Vernon Violinist to Star in Friday Recital
Vernon high school hosts a Friday recital featuring Katherine Piercer, praised for violin skill, with SMU choral club and Mandolin ensemble. Under Dir Harold Hart, the program includes violin solos, piano pieces, and vocal selections, highlighting a national tour and a diverse student cast from Vernon, Abilene, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
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Vernon
Katherine Piercer
Vernon Giv
Southern Methodist University
Piercy
de Berio
Golb
Died Yesterday Near Oklaunion in Local Farmer Family
The Oklaunion Citizen reports a prominent farmer living near Oklaunion died yesterday morning at 640 at the family residence. Survived by his wife and six or seven children, including daughter Singleton and another daughter Mrs Gatewood. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 223 penalty at the home, in charge of Rev. W. McReed, with interment in Fest View cemetery.
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Omaunion
Tees Oles
Howe
Merten
I. A
Gatewood
Gerional
Peinek
W. Mc Reed
Baptist Church of
Fest View Cemetery
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Teles Synott
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