Wilbarger County aims high for fairs and farms
Amid busy political campaigning and market chatter, Wilbarger County plans for the upcoming county fair on September 20 28 and the Texas Oklahoma fair in Wichita Falls. Livestock and farm products will be showcased to attract attention and prize money, with some entries destined for Dallas. Local banks report solid health after supporting row crops, while alfalfa hay remains a strong local commodity.
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Vernon seeks school tax hike via charter amendment
Vernon voters are asked to approve an amendment to raise the school tax rate from 50 to 75 cents per $100 valuation. The move finances maintenance as state funds shrink, with the election slated for Tuesday, July 25. Local officials note other Texas towns already levy higher rates and stress the measure preserves educational quality amid deficits.
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Clarendon News urges community week over chautauqua contracts
The Clarendon News argues against guaranteed contracts for chautauqua groups noting local readers should assess merits, not pay for risk. It promotes a Community Week plan to showcase local talent, linking town and rural areas, and urges Vernon style success as a model for annual events.
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Swisher County Chamber urged as county-wide group
The Swisher county press urges forming a county Chamber of Commerce to link county interests, bolster prosperity, and support an east west railroad. Citizens see benefits from a unified organization, with Tulsa Swisher county expansion plans and a growing public school system cited as signs of progress.
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Large crowd at Wesley Chapel peon to raise plane fund
A Vernon Record report notes a big crowd at Wesley Chapel on Friday with speeches by candidates, a bountiful dinner, and $81.66 raised for a church plane. Rev R. V. Tooley spoke on the gathering’s goal, while youths offered wrestling and foot races for entertainment.
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Congressional and County Election slate listed hard names
A list of candidates for Congress 13th District and county offices is provided with names including Guvin Williams M M Hankins Robert Cole James Leak Warlick W G Gross J W Brock Jr Verna Lucky A A Nicholson Griffiths Hollars W A Ish Frank Edmonson J C Bryant W C Alderman Arthur Ivy K L McHugh John A Storey and precinct repeats for re election in Wilbarger Hall Crowell Childress and surrounding counties with Uno date or action note.
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