Flying Circus Heads Vernon For Daring Air Show
Vernon prepares for a flying circus tied to trades day with top stunt flyers including Daredevil Dean the 15 year old star and pilot Lieutenant Strack. Eugene Brewer and Tie will perform dangerous feats hanging by teeth and feet while parachute jumps may reach thousands of feet if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lient
Eugene Brewer
Ful Lizette
Chamber of Conmerce
Daredevil Dean
America
Tie
Brewer
Strack
Doans Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers
Doans Rebekeh lodge officers were installed Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Bertha Ross district deputy installed Myrtle Watts Mamie McCaleb Lucy Hamilton F Dean Thelma Ratnion Charice Hamilton Lene Wilson Myrtle Watson Dan Massey Carl McDaniel Ray Watts Leola McCateb Chas Neal Bertha Thompson past noble grand. Hot chocolate and treats were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doans Rebekunh Lodge
Odd Bellow Hall
Bertha Ross
Myrtle Watts
Noble
Mamie McCaleb
Lucy Hamilton
F. Dean
Thelma Ratnion
Werden
Charice Hamilton
Lene Wilson
Myrtle Watson
Noble Grand
Dan Massey
Carl McDaniel
Avice Grand
Ray Watts
Leola McCateb
Guardian
Chas. Neal
Bertha Thompson
Home Economics Club awards two UT scholarships
Austin December 4 Two scholarships are offered by the Home Economics Club at the University of Texas. Recipients Marion Pan of Rio Hondo and Elizabeth Tucker of Nacogdoches hold the awards for a year. One scholarship of 300 dollars has previously been given, now doubled to two due to club fundraising. One hundred dollars is a loan to be repaid within two years after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Home Economics
Pome Eoonduies Club
College of Arts and Sciences
Mr and Mrs Rouse Entertain With 42
Mr and Mrs T L Rouse entertained with forty two on Tuesday night at their Booxington Street home. Three tables of games were played and refreshments served to guests including M and Mrs R M Fielder, Mr and Mrs J W Brock Jr, Mr and Mrs S S Porterfield, Mr and Mrs B T Hockersmith and Mr and Mrs A Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Mrs. T. L. Rouse
Booxington
R. M. Fielder
J. W. Brock. Jr
SS. B. Porterfield
B. T. Hockersmith
A. Vernon
Parks Defies Bishops in Doctrine War at St Bartholomew’s
Rev Dr Leighton Parks, a leading Episcopal minister, declared he did not believe in the Virgin Birth or the bodily resurrection of Christ at St Bartholomew’s Church in New York City. He invited a possible heresy charge from Bishop Manning. The church is among the East’s wealthiest and most exclusive congregations with leaders in finance and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Parks
America
St. Bartholomew's Church
New York City
Manning
St. Bartholomew's
East
Goods Taken in Robbery Found
December 1922 burglary at G L Rose store Tolbert valued at 250. Sheriff Workman of Wise County recovered articles after circulars to state and Ohio officers led to identification by G L Rose. A man and woman were arrested in Decatur on related charges and are held for transfer if not convicted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Rose
Tolbert
Oh Iho
Frank Edmondsoon
Workman
Wise County
Decatur
Arest
Rose
Vernon
Decatour
East Vernon Readies Big Play A Little Clodhopper
East Vernon Dramatic Club announces another production titled A Little Clodhopper by Walter Ben Hare. The comedy drama of American life stars Thelma Murray and Cecil White, who played in Farm Folks, with Ben Smith Mrs Charlie Myers Ernest Baker and more. Details on date location cast and synopsis to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Vernon
Ben Smith
Charlie Myers
Ernest Baker
Hampton family responds to father's critical condition in Corpus Christi
W. M. Hampton, TL. Mrasand Mra, R. M. Hampton and Mrs. W. A. Blanton travel to Corpus Christi after a message says their father, W. M. Hampton, is critically ill at his home. Reports indicate he is not expected to live this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hampton
Welfare Drive Set to Launch Here This Saturday
Executive Committee of the Welfare Board elected officers and committee chairs to conduct a Saturday drive to raise 1250 for local aid. Dr G J Moore named chair, Kev vice chair, Miss Swartwood secretary, Mrs L E McCurdy assistant secretary, and J W Townsend treasurer. Committees prepared plans to solicit funds groceries clothing and fuel, noting multiple local cases of poverty and need among women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atgdnissing
Welfare Board
Samouns
G. J. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Sther Swartwood
Varios
L. BE. McCurdy
Miss Swartwood
Nathing
M. C. Culbertson
Jm, McKinley
R. M. Fielder
Joe Sumner
WV. Townsend
WW. Brock
J.D. Key
Solon Sewell
KL. Moore
Figures Show Sharp Post Office Sales Rise in Vernon
Post Office receipts for Vernon rose significantly in 1923 despite a slight dip in the Christmas period and the last quarter compared with the previous year. Postmaster C J Parrell reported totals for 1922 and 1923 with detailed quarterly figures, noting a year end gain of 17,079.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
C.J. Parrell
Ginning Shows Big Gain Over Last Week Despite Cold
Wilbourger county gins report a year to date total of 24,340 bales of cotton, near last season's government total. Several gins including Vernon, Boon, Parsley Hill, Odell, and Harrold contributed varying yields, with the county’s overall progress reflecting continued activity despite cold conditions and limited weekly runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Wilbourger
Dite Fel
Kural
Oklainion
Ee Parsley Hill
Oeccaceers Ea Sesanaertefes Aud
Amos Ue
Harrold Beer i
Odell
Kise
ALT White
Fea Ici
Ae Rene —Sasnazceev
Tespispeis
Vernon Banks Show Large December Deposit Gain
Bank deposits in Vernon rose well over 300000 as of December 31 despite cotton ginning delays this year. Total deposits for all four banks surpassed 1 200 000, with a year over year increase indicating strong banking health in the county. The Vernon Lyceum closed its season with "Music Makers" at the opera house to a large audience, selling season tickets and signaling a likely return next year aided by support from business and women’s groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauhauty G&oyst
Vernon
Coney J
Lair
Ehatenpert
Honaire
Wilbarger
Hhhad
Wilbargert
Miss Haney Hosts Fifth Monday Baptist Auxiliary
Miss Ethel Haney hosted the Baptist Women's Auxiliary fifth Monday meeting. A social hour followed with a program including violin and violin solos, piano numbers, readings, and vocal selections by Mrs. G. T. Adams, Mrs. B. Vernon, Miss Proline Guerin, Miss Katherine Wheattley, and Miss Natha Bowers. New Year’s resolutions were made and refreshments served to 45 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Haney
The
Baptist Women's Amiliars
Pix
Proline Guerale
G. T. Adams
BE. A. Vernon
Niano
Katherine Wheattley
Natha Bowers
R. O M. Fielder
Camp Cabell U V to Elect Officers
Members of Camp Cabell United Confederate Veterans will meet Saturday afternoon at their room in the comet house. Officers for the camp will be elected and other business of importance will be transacted. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cabell
United Confederate Veterans
Comet House
Sear
Woodrow Wilson Celebrates Birthday Report
A scrambled report notes Woodrow Wilson marking a birthday with references to his presidency and a gift list, mentioning a daughter and a vehicle. The fragmentary text mentions Washington and a 11,600 figure, reflecting unclear OCR details about the celebration and attendees.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Jise Marea
Poll Tax Payments Lag As Election Nears
Poll tax collection lags with only 1339 paid to date and 28 days left to qualify. Mrs M Blair, tax collector, reports 149 voters have paid with 10 exemptions issued. Last year 5631 paid and 605 exemptions issued. Officials urge speedy payment before February 1 to avoid disqualification. Payments tracked by precincts follow and totals show limited capacity to process all receipts before the deadline.
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Blyty
Blair
East
Vernon
Tolbert
Pete. Qoes
Aies
Enott Leseseaeanate
Ates
Farmers Valles A
IS Wildes
Wheat Fields in Need of Sunshine Farmers Assert
Farmers say sunshine over the past two days helps wheat crops after recent bad weather. If clear weather continues next week, wheat should start to recover and support grazing once stock returns.
Child Burned Christmas Eve Dies Yesterday
Robert Mart Brewer nine months old son of Mr and Mrs O Z Brewer died at the Varadia street residence from scalding burns inflicted when a pan of cranberries overturned on Christmas Eve. Survived by parents and two brothers Harold and Gerald. Funeral services at 2:180 o'clock from the family home with Rev L J Mya officiating. burial in View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mart Brewer
Z. Brewer
Varadia Street
Harold
Gerald
L. J. Mya
Dorothy Braswell Burned Died After Short Illness
Dorothy Braswell, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Braswell, living west of Vernon on the Kincheloe farms, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 pm from the home conducted by Rev L J Milas of First Baptist Church. Interment followed at East View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotthy
B.C. Braswell
Vernon
Kincheloe
Rew
L. Jd. Milas
First Baptist Eharch
East View Cemetery
Eastern Star Chapter Plans Meeting Monday Night
Members of the local Eastern Star chapter are urged to attend a meeting Monday night at the Masonic hall. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming charity work and chapter affairs.
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Eastern Star
The
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows Install Officers at New Lodge Rooms
The Veernon Encampment of Odd Fellows will install officers January 2 at their new lodge rooms on North Main Street. Reverend officials and nearby Rebekahs invited. After ceremonies a banquet will be served. Officers listed include Homer Bi, Roy K. Davis, Kurt Coleman, Von Moore, Geo A. Loti, and MOY Liles. The lodges moved to the Peek building Saturday night with quarters arranged and a three year rental set. the Odd Fellows held the Peters tundiae for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veernon
Odd Pellows
Banyuet
Htomer Bi
Nivler
Ehlef Patelertebs
Roy KE
Davis
Bith
Kurt Coleman
von Moarris
Geo
A. Loti
Scribe
Moy
Liles
Teesisarer
Odd Pedlows
Rebelkahs
Peek
Waring Issued to Auto Owners to Pay License
Auto owners urged to pay motor vehicle license taxes as a statewide enforcement drive continues. Officials stress timely payment to avoid penalties and maintain proper vehicle registration records amid scattered compliance earlier in the month.
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Waring
Weak or That's Cast Tut with the Crop Crews in Texas
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Vernon Texas, a crop crew event, and a service context with vague references to meat wine and dbol. The readable portions are insufficient to define a clear event, people, or organization for a solid summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veornon
Texas
Vernon City Schools Reopen Amid Compulsory Attendance
Vernon city students return to classes Monday January 7 after a two week holiday. Superintendent Dohoney said preparations ensure many pupils attend with others joining under compulsory laws. No strict enforcement this year. census checks will identify absentees and truants, with cases reviewed for students from other areas.
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Vernon City
Sory
Bool
Dohoney
Seaton
Baptist Union Plans Varying Church Outreach at Var Ney
A draft agenda outlines questions for the Laymen's Union to discuss at the First Baptist Church of Var Ney. Items include roles for deacons R. G. Hughes and N. Pulcher, the B T U, Sunday School, membership, and overall church interests. A representative of the WLML will present.
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First Baptist Church of
Varney
Lava
R. Gb. Eliughes
N. Pulcher
George Trenott Ades
Wien
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