Push to Move Tax Valuation Authority to State Board
Shelby county officials report an organized push to shift tax value assessments from local commissioners courts to a state Board at Austin. Backers claim local control causes inequities and higher county taxes while opponents warn of centralized power and lost local knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Burns
Shelby County
Texas
State Board of Equalization
Openis
Shelby Country
Tnstad
Burns
Austin
Will Sell Body to Save Family From Starvation
Chicago seaman Robert Firman offers his body and soul to bidders for 2500 dollars to support his wife and baby. Unable to enlist in army or navy, he served in the Merchant Marine and sailed the Great Lakes and sea, returning a month ago seeking steady work for a year to care for his dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Firman
Chicago
Mercnant Marine
State Scholarship for Robert January
Robert January, a Hawk Point student twelve miles north of Weco, earned a state scholarship to the State A g e n a i d e and Mechanics College for top sorghum records. He won a grain sorghum award at the Cottos Palace in Waco and aims to attend A and M College next year. His family and Wilburg er county support his agricultural ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert January
Agenaide and Mechanics College
Leve L. Strickland
Skidlas
Young January
Cottos Palace
Waco
Mary
Superintendent List Offered UC San Francisco Post
Verner public schools superintendent B F List was offered a flattering position at the University of California San Francisco and submitted resignation. The Toon Woard intervened to keep him, with Sisk remaining through year end to avoid disruption. Hawkins notes finding a substitute would be difficult and impossible for the Vernon schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. List
Fiw Verner Public Schools
Kashoe
Univeresity of California
San Francisco
Toon Woard
Oie
Sisk
Renin Tere Wal Il
JT. &. Hawkins
Tate
Sister of Dr King in Serious Condition After Surgery
Dr King’s sister Mrs Pimms Ralston remained in critical condition after an operation several days ago. Dr T A King returned yesterday from Wichita Falls to be at her bedside, while other family members stayed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. King
Wichita Falls
Pimms Ralston
Jay
King
Local Officials Face Heated Debate Over Revenue Record
A fragmented report notes tensions with county officials as a street attack is mentioned and a baby’s condition cited. The piece references Edgar Tidwell and a figure named Peepe in connection with ongoing political contention and a wartime revenue issue.
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Hig Chie
Edgar Tidwell
Anni Me
Mrs. Fy
Texas Street
POUNCEY DIES FROM INJURY AT COTTON OIL MILL
George Jinvid Pouncey aged 28 died in his home after an accidental amputation at the Cotton Oil Mill. He suffered a leg severing injury during the accident and died from shock and blood loss. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church with Rev W T Rouse officiating. He is survived by his parents and siblings.
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George Jinvid Touncey
Oeloekk
Cain
Mary Berrys
Baptist Church
W. TP Rouse
Pormees
W. £. Powncey
Deaf Smith Street
Red Cross Proceeds From Cooking School Auction
Public health funds to benefit from proceeds of an auction after the cooking school prizes for breads and cakes on January 22. Chamber of Commerce and school promoters note Red Cross needs funds to support year round public health work.
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Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Milanim Couple Married Here in Court House Office
Miss Rubs Wright and Emmett Statford, both of Frederick Oklahoma, were wed January 5 by Judge T J Griffiths in his courthouse office. They plan to retire in Frederick to establish a home together.
Vernon bankers oppose change in banking system
Vernon bankers reject a proposal to centralize banking under a single national bank replacing the Federal Reserve system. They warn such a shift could trigger financial distress and favor the East over other regions. Local bankers urge retaining Federal Reserve Banks as the best means to stabilize credit and rates nationwide.
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Vernon
Federal Reserve Banks
Novosing
Battoen
Charles Curtis
Ryusis
Senatey
Cheeovniry
D T. Glover
First Guaranty State Bank
I. Maunkins
He Wageonen Nadjoint Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Atelas
A. C. Morris
Herring National Bank
Dallas
Tle
Tao Mill
F. OL. Massie
Cour Irs
Massie
Forgan Andersis Sennen
Sevie Feria
Oceane
Nalionat
Ald
Muanry
Fae
Westitution
Mar
Red Cross Nurse Still Delayed in Vernon Assignment
Miss Rose Bilan of Wichita Palos remains delayed in accepting a public health post for Vernon County. Stovall reports the Wilbyzer Red Cross committee is urging completion of her selection, with $150 monthly salary noted and no other position under consideration until local conference.
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RED Cross
Reiting
Mirsing
Wilbyezer
Rte Cross
Vernon
Hex
Aed Te Safary
Teraen
Peary
Mara
Stovall
Pat Chat Abe
St. Tonks
Young Woman Dies of Typhoid After Marriage
A young woman died from typhoid fever about five weeks after a short marriage. She was ten years old at death and was buried in Fair View Cemetery. Her husband Mr. Gray and her relatives, including Mrs Sol Majors and J. Gray, proprietor of the Grey Hotel, are named in the notice.
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Boar Grig
MR. Gray
Hee
East Wanderer
Tiinesville
Trate
Electra Couple Married Here
Miss Ruby Waller and N R Laffer of Electra were married by Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths in his office on January 4. The couple returned to Electra after the ceremony.
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Ruby Waller
N. R. Lafferty
Electra
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Inquiry on Building a Vernon Cotton Mill Debated
Adan Tronges of Warker Tongs Grocer Co. presented to the Trecord a Cotton Machinery Company inquiry about establishing a Vernon mill. The firm offers to furnish machinery and may invest stock to prove viability, asserting Texas as a prime location for cotton mills. The chamber of commerce will study feasibility and risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexas
William Turpin Dies in Owlaunton Por sday
William B. Turpin, 76 years old, died Tuesday at his son Turpin’s home north of Oklaunion. He had lived there about a year. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mast View Cemetery with Rev. Menor Reed, pastor of the Baptist Church in Oklaunion, officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William BH. Durpin
Liver
Turpin
Oklangton
Hovinl
Mast View
Menor Reed
Baptist Carrels
Oklaunion
Vernon Chamber officer recounts beggars tale in Vernon
An official from the Vernon Chamber of Commerce writes a vivid account of local art ventures and beggar experiences in Vernon. The Nation’s Business reprints the piece and invites similar stories from Vernon for future features.
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Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Mechanic Suffered Deep Cut Entering Car
Morgan Lindsey a mechanic with Napier Bros Motor Car Co. was badly cut on the left thumb Wednesday when entering an automobile. He rested his hand on the windshield and a slip caused a severe gash from a broken glass portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Lindsey
Napier Bros. Motor Car Co
Lindsey
Vernon Cotton Warehouse sells 100 bales in Bowie
B A Whittington, agent for Vernon Cotton Warehouse Association, sold 100 bales of pooled cotton to a Bowie buyer at twelve and a quarter cents on a tariff basis. The sale, on Wednesday, is the first since the association's founding and reflects improved market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Whittington
Vernon Cotton Warehouse Association
Bowie
Associaton
Vernon
W. A. Walker
Parner
Leer
Honor Students At Oklomnion School Named
Faculty of the Oklomnion school lists distinguished students by grade. Primary and intermediate grades have limited representation while Floyd Nettles Nena Loyce Creager Frank Turpen Hugh Medulf lead in second grade.
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Oklomnion School
Firat
Floyd Nettles
Nena Loyce Creager
Frank Turpen
Hugh Medulf
Tome Steeder
C. W. Brite
Leslie Moore
Lucille Simmons
Jucille Pearce
Anita Mae Reeder
Onab Leu Hant
Compton Rainwater
Mary Cross
Fiva
Masel Roeder
Evelyn Ashley
First Baptist Church Plans Series of Sunday Meetings
The congregation will begin a series of meetings Sunday morning with Rev. D. B. Clapp assisting. All community members are invited to attend the services, which will be held twice daily.
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The
First Baptist Church
D. B. Clapp
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