Community week at Allingham Park draws Vernon crowds
Vernon women lead a community week at Allingham Park aimed at uniting citizens to improve education sanitation politics recreation and to fund purchase of extra park ground with playground equipment for children. Dr E J Moore outlines issues facing Vernon and the program includes a lively sing along and a playful union station scene staged by the Woman's club.
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League of Neighbors
Allingham Park
Vernon
Allinghaim Park
al- Ingham Park
Mike
Allinglam
Eward
E. J. Moore
First Methodist Church
Childen
Jack
Phiy
Busine
Union Station
Woman's Club
BB. A. Williams
Ref. Townsend
Kelly Parker
Glee Club
Shive
Livestock men push revival of Wilbarger county fair
A letter from T. M. Collins and M. L. Sharp of the Wilbarger County Pure Bred Livestock Association urges the Fair Association to revive a county fair this fall. They argue the fair fuels the region’s livestock industry, recount wartime disruptions, cite strong local stock values, and call for immediate action including issuing the premium list to let farmers plan entries.
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Collins
Sharp
Fair Association
White Produces Company
Wilbarger County
Parking Arrangements Earn Favor at Allingham Park
Last night’s program at Allingham park drew praise for parking plans. Roping off streets to direct entrants via the south gate reduced confusion and helped attendees access parked cars. City officers and volunteers, with women’s aid, managed the flow. some violators paid fines the next morning.
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Allingham Park
Wanera
Rotary Club backs plan for a county fair this fall
Jed Merrow of the Wilbarger County Pure Bred Live Stock Association urged immediate action to stage a county fair this fall highlighting benefits for local breeders to display stock and poultry rather to pay high state show costs. Dick Coffee noted little time remains to prepare and a committee including Oliwert Peeunson Cy Long Hub Colley Arthur Vernon and Claude Christian will discuss with the Fair Association on moving forward.
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Rotary Dial
Jed Merrow
Wilbarger County
Fortiainy
Dick Coffee
Oliwert Peeunson
Cy Long
Hub Colley
Arthur Vernon
Claude Christian
Fair Association
Spadded Test Conducted on Sacagneisla Ranch Lands
A local company spadded Sacagneisla 99 yesterday afternoon on section 99 twelve miles south of Vernon. Drilling clause required start by today. drilling proceeded yesterday. The test sits about three miles north and west of Sigler No 1 as of Monday afternoon.
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Sacagneisla 99
Vernon
Feet
Arisling
Sigler No, 1
Rev Louis Kapps Sermons At Central Christian Church
Rev Louis Kapps preached both morning and evening at Central Christian Church last Sunday. There is a possibility he may accept the pastorate of this congregation.
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Louis Kapps
Central Christian Church
Mr. Kapps
Tolbert Plans Work Cemetery Mid-season Day
The Tolbert cemetery will hold a mid-season work day on Saturday this week due to overgrown grass after rains. A full program of preaching at 11 and a meal on the grounds will follow as the community cleans and presents the grounds to honor the dead. The July 18 gathering will include all residents.
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Tolbert
Tor. E. Swim
Thiity
Cowboy Roundup Planned Next Week in Vernon
Arrangements were completed by H A Johnson for a Cowboy Round-up at Fairpark in Vernon on Friday and Saturday. The event features steer riding bronco busting roping and other cowboy sports with prizes for local talent. Johnson's troupe arrives late this week to supervise arrangements and the advertising campaign. He is a veteran promoter with past work in Tremont, San Antonio, and other towns.
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H. A. Johnson
Tumerois Fordeos
Texas
Oktoma
New Mexico
Fairpark
Verborn
Johnson
Cis
Vernon
Brre
Trownwood
Sam Angelo
San Antonio
Trek Burnett
Jeetra
Vernon Lions Weekly Luncheon Highlights International Convention
Vernon Lions discuss the Enternational Convention of Liene at Hot Springs with 600 delegates registered and many more attending. Texas delegates praise the movement aiding high school juniors and plan paths to senior clubs while naming officers from Oklahoma City to Seattle and Toronto.
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Wirth
Texas
Hot Springs
Krisiner
Vernon Club
Focal Club
Janeleou Rtday Toon
Kichner
Antonio
Wnh
Canada
Revaner
Fort South
Ark
Prestontm Veutral
Fort
Smith
Lionerhies
Varions Widhows
Vaught
Oklahoma City
Eta
Ferrit Viee
John S. Noel
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. G. Thevis
San Antonia
Ray Bigelow
Seattle
Wash
Tarry A. Newman
Toronto
John Th Boys
Wichita
Kansas
B. A. Ruffin
Atlantic City
Wake
Texas Student Aid Association elects officers in Temple
The Texas Student Aid Association met in Temple for its annual meeting to elect officers and conduct routine business. Officers named include Mildred Mir Hills of Houston as president and DB Colpy of San Antonio as vice president with Mrs A C Buchanan of Temple as secretary treasurer. The group aims to secure loans and work for students pursuing higher education and lists members from Waco Houston Belton Temple and other Texas towns.
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Texas Student Aid Association
Temple
Mildred Mirhills
Houston
Colpy San Antonio
A. C. Buchanan
Nellie Bates Booman
Celina
Gec
E. G. Townsend
Belton
Lune Coechrar Belton
Mibills
Baylor College
University of California
Berkeley
Vassar
Association
Wacg
Liang
Strike Breakers Quit At Vernon Rail Lines
Three strike breakers who filled vacancies for union shop men on the Fort Worth Danver and Frisco roads at Vernon have resigned per rail road circle announcements.
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Fort Worth & Danver
Frisco
Vernon
Ku Klux Klan Members Visit Chillicothe Churches
Hooded Klan members in robes visited two Chillicothe churches on Sunday evening. At the Baptist church a giver, Zac er Lipscomb, received a cash gift of 10 dollars, while at the Methodist church another recipient was honored with a similar amount. Pastors accepted the offerings in the observed spirit as hooded figures entered, stood at attention, and two members proceeded down the aisle to present the funds.
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Ku Klux Klan
Chillicotheen
Bantiat Church
Zacer
Pasion
Methodist Church
Lipscomb
Navy resumes recruiting after year-long suspension
On orders issued today by the Navy Department recruiting will be resumed after a year of suspension. The move signals a restart of enlistment efforts as the service restores access for potential sailors.
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Navy
Navy, Department
Bank Prosperity Seen in Wilbarger County Deposits
Bank statements show deposits near two and a half million in Wilbarger County during a lean season. No loans are recorded and cash reserves have built up, signaling improved financial standing and optimism among local bankers monitoring the county’s money chests.
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Wilbarger County
Vernon Cod
Wilbarger
Sloan
Businese
Hhemplevinedt
Wilbagger
Waeman
Vernon
Steady Oil Growth Enriches Wilharger County
In Wilharger County oil activity continues with several new wells planned and operators optimistic about sustained production. The discovery well Sigler number 1 drew national and international attention, though subsequent drilling faced delays. two to three new wells are expected to begin soon while existing sites expand. Bankers report sound deposits and growing crop prospects, with farmers urged to diversify and build local livelihoods through farming, processing, and potential poultry ventures.
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Ryenue G. Schrovder
Wilburger
Fess
Vernon
United States
Texas
Sigler Maimber L
New Welle
Phinet Petrolean Company
Whicl
Seh
Vleetra
Sigler
Tee
Graminene Ootogials
Wilharger
Concensis
Alan
Plums Cause Eyeward Injury in Vernon Youth Incident
A child in Vernon, identified as Spears Jr., was struck in the eye by a plum during July 4 play near the house. After initial treatment, he was taken to Wichita Falls for further care. Eye specialists at the Texan clinic were consulted and the family plans follow up with a local physician.
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Tf Spears, Jr
Tiltie
Ang
Syewre
Vernon
Gee
Ube
No City Poll Tax Not Needed to Vote in Primaries
A government opinion states that payment of a city poll tax is not required to vote in primary elections. It confirms the city tax is not needed for general elections and applies to all cities and towns regardless of population. The ruling answers whether towns over 6,000 are exempt.
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Witomet Generals
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Hexington Avent
Arppernoon
Fair Park
Texas Students Aid Association
Chillicothe
Methodist
Witbarger County
Cory
Bull A. FE. Dell
Philadelphia
Charitve
Warmers Valley
Canital
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