Oklaunion Monarchs in Butter Show First Four Prizes
Oklaunion dominated the county butter show held yesterday in the district courtroom. Mrs Orle Sherman won first with 15 points. Mrs Mack Byars second. Mrs Clay Brite third. Mrs Skinner fourth all from Oklaunion, which also earned 50 for most samples.
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Witterger County
District Court Room
Orle Sherman
Oklaunton
Mack Byars
Clay Brite
Skinner
PD. J. Wilhelm
Farge
Oklaunion
Fargo
Bonrland
Hinds
Thomas
H. A. Blevins
Oklainton
Dallas
Blevins
Oklainion
Ordinance Bans Dominio Parlour and Carnival Licensing
Vernon city commissioners pass ordinance prohibiting operation of a domino parlour and fine violators up to 200. It also adopts a second ordinance requiring licenses for carnivals tents skating rinks and medicine shows with fees and distance restrictions. The measures aim to curb public moral concerns and protect residents. local Chamber of Commerce backs the licensing move.
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Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Wilburger County Urges Clothes Day Appeal
Rev BE L Moore chair Wilburger County Welfare Association urges residents to bring surplus clothing to the courthouse abstract room Monday. An attendant will be there all day to receive items as cold weather deepens hardship and calls for help rise. Relief will extend beyond Vernon to the entire county.
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BE. L. Moore
Wilburger County Welfare Association
Vernon
Butter making experts call for improved methods
Mr. Thomas promotes chart guided butter production stressing consistent color, washing buttermilk, and precise salt and water mix. He cites equipment needs including a separator, a wooden barrel churn, and deep setting cams, arguing wood churns handle heat better than metal and skimming by machine is superior to hand methods.
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Thomas
M. Rep
Improvements in Sheriff Office Construction
The sheriff's office reports two rooms added during the past week to aid conferences. The main room has been enlarged and new matching rooms constructed, with floors reinforced to support meetings and discussions.
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Sma Fies
Vernon Humbles Fargo in county basketball clash on Perse street
Vernon high school defeated Fargo 29 to 16 on the Perse street court. Hat lend of Fargo left with a sprained shoulder in the first period, Vernon led 22 to 1 at halftime, and substitutions in the second half added seven Fargo points. The game had no county championship bearing, with a rematch scheduled January 14 on the Mast Peace street court. Vernon lineups included Holland, Reed, and Mramblett. Fargo featured Munsen and Titus Holland. Referee was Morrow. Vernon bank president Hawkins elected at Waggoner National Bank with new officers and directors named for First Guaranty State Bank and Plerring National Tank and Partners State Bank.
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Hinds
Vernon
Hat Lend
Morrow
Fargo
Mast Pease Street
Waggoner Nationay Bank
Pinineier Wand Shriner
Ubert Honssels
Long Beach
Calif
Hawkins
Waggoner Bank
Aanyonpe
Woo Anderson
P.oshire
Eo Piper
Daughter of former county couple weds in Oklahoma
Vera Mabel Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs V Alexander of Guymon Oklahoma wed William M Jackson of Guymon on Saturday December 24 The Alexanders formerly resided in Wilbarger county Mrs Alexander is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Bates of the Mack settlement The bride has been seen locally and kin in Wilbarger include Oscar Bates Mr and Mrs Ploy Wilkinson and Mrs S C Hawley of West V ersite.
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Wilharger
Oscar Bates
Plob Wilkinson
Mack
S. C. Hawley
West Ver+ sitet
Mrs McColisceh Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs McColford entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her home Tuesday afternon with club members present. Scores and play followed with an afternoon of cards and socializing among members.
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McColford
Mires
Central Parents and Teachers Meet at Central School
The Parent Teachers Association of Central School will convene Wednesday at 4 p m. A program includes talks Why a Parent Teachers Association by Mies Embery Rhoads and Homer Rogers, Simple Things Parents Can Do to Aid Children in School Work by Mrs. John Brown, and Simple Things Teachers Can Do for Pupils by Miss Chapman. Members urged to attend.
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Parent Teachers’ Association of the Central School
Dannwiry
Mies
Embery Rhoads
Atm
Parent Teachers Association
Homer Rogers
John Brown
Miss Chapman
Mernbers
Missionary Pageant Repeats at Baptist Church
A large crowd turned away last Sunday due to seating limits at the Baptist Church. The Missionary Pageant will be reproduced tonight at 7 20 p m inviting all, especially those who did not get a seat.
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the Baptist Church
Westminster Guild Monadsey Meeting In January Details
The regular meeting on January 25 at 4 54 pm will be hosted by Mrs Foe Napier with Mia BR and Allison as leaders. The lesson is Japan and roll call responses will be the names of schools in Japan.
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Westminster Guild Monadsey
Foe Napier
Wite Mia
Br, & Allison
Japan
Engineers Review Sites for New Vernon Light Plant
Kansas City and Oklahoma City engineers visited Vernon to assess site options for a municipal light plant. They examined the water plant and a 20 acre city tract west of town, weighing center city versus outskirts for cost and future power needs. Mayor Heavey Mason noted a bond issue funded the plant and an adjacent reservoir plan could lower costs.
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Kansas
Ciity
Oklahoma City
Vernon
OW. Croucheron
Kateas City
Prank B. Richardsom
Obinhonee City
Ui Crest Groves
Heavey Mason
Myr. Mason
Greenville
Elty
Vernon Schools Hold Examinations This Week
Mid semester actions occupy Vernon pupils as exams approach. Second form work begins Monday and students with an overall 40 percent average and satisfactory department work gain exam exemptions. Several win exemptions from some subjects while few are freed from all tests in the senior close. Four students lead the race for premier honors: Mary Tope Westbrook, Christine Barrett, Frank Meaty, and John Hawley.
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Vernon
Ior
Bonors
Fury
Mise Mary Tope Westbrook
Misa Chistine Barrett
Frank Meaty
John Hawley
Chise
Barker Matriarch's Death Prompts Family in San Antonio
Miss Mary J. Barker returns to Vernon from San Antonio after nursing her ailing mother Mrs. FE Barker who died December 20 at age 58. Surviving six children include Elsie, who cared for her mother during illness.
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Mary J. Barker
San Antonio
Mere FE
Masonic Chapter to Meet for Royal Arts Degree
The Masonic Chapter will meet on January 17 at F340 p. Ge, according to secretary L. Witty. The gathering is for conferring the Royal Arts degree.
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Mert Fooming
L. Witty
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Banquet Highlights Year of Growth
Vernon Chamber of Commerce plans its annual banquet at the Puckett Building on North Main Street with about 100 attendees. President Coffee will present the annual report detailing road bonds won, state funds secured, charity consolidation, and community clubs aiding Vernon and Wilbarger County.
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Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Puckett
North Main Street
The
Presbyterian Church
Lave Doe
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Texas A
M. College
Wilbarges
Mrs. Blevins
Mr. Thomas
College Station
City Commission
Domingo Warlor
New York Lake Mecca
New York
Switzerland
Aflbover
Lake Placid
Abies
Kathleen Davis
Galveston
Poesas
Milen Kessel
Warsaw
Poland
Spemis
Vonneer
Marie Ringler
Association
ES Imperaths
Wilburger
Nasser
Hocklessly
Ps Esiks National
Vernon High Schoe
Iron Fargo
Perse Street
Farrets
Lawng
Vernon T. Holland
Cole
C. Reed
Burchfield
Crisp
F. Walker
Hays
F. Mramblett Vf
Fargo—Munsen
Titus Holland
Holland
Vernon—Newsem
Brimblett
Adams
Walker
B. Reed
Treed
Hh. Bourland
Pearson
Guaranty State
Do i. Greene
J. UL Pendleton
Glover
Carl King
Pross
J. King
D Greene
JJ Pendleton
TT Glover
B. Covert
Plerring National Tank and
Parters State Bank
Mrs. McColisceh
West Minster Guild
Chanter
Chamber
Chiamber of Commerce
Coffee
Chamber of Cote
Meres
Ttes
Wilbarger County
Vernon Chabber
A. M. Bourland
Couuty
FE. L. Mesingh
Austin
Rotary Chih
Cy Long
A.M. Bourland
Priory Bonds
Ou Nreichers
Sittution
Ineletien
Verron
Hilvest Country Club
I K. Jolson
Lions Club
Retail Merchants Association
R. B. Sherrill
Assist Highway Association
Brownville
Denver
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