Water analysis finds Vernon supply among state’s purest
State Board of Health tests show Vernon water from City Engineer A. J. Robinson samples and reservoirs contains very few bacteria. Wells, Hill Crest, Condon Springs fountains show low bacteria counts. Dallas chemist recommended chlorine plant not needed now but kept as insurance.
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State Board of Health
Austin
Vernon
A. J. Robinson
City
Hill Crest
Condon Springs
Dallas, & Kember
Morey and Morey
Mason
Chillicothe Woman Dies After Weeks of Illness
Miss Ethel Hall aged 25 of Chillicothe died Tuesday night after several weeks of illness. She was hospitalized here, underwent surgery, and her funeral was held at the Baptist church with Rev. Pearson officiating. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G A Hall and survived by five sisters and four brothers.
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Ethel Hall
Chillicothe
Vernon
Underwood Undertaking
Baptist Church
Mr. Pearson
Miss Hall
A. Hall
Fishing on Brazos with Pearce Turkett and Baker
Joe Pearce J A Turkett and Ernest Baker have gone to the Brazos on a fishing trip and expect to return this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pearce
J. A. Turkett
Ernest Baker
The
Brazos
Central Christian Church Revival Draws Interest
Central Christian Church revival draws local attention as services continue with Sunday sessions and a possible extension. Soloist Harrell Baird performed The Gates Of the Temple amid positive reception. Mrs. Lula Cooper Hill and daughter Miss Lois Hill visit from West Point Georgia. Hill known locally as Annie Cooper from Vernon years ago.
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Central Christian Church
Harrell Baird
Gates of the Temple
S. ©. Hogsett
Lula Cooper
P. FP. Hill
Lois Hill
West Point
Hill
Vernon
Annie Cooper
Vernon School Board Buys Site For New High School
The Vernon School Board purchased 8.67 acres at Houston and Yamparika from Bdss Smith for 87500 to build a new high school. Located near the city center, the site should serve all areas as the city grows, with plans pending approval and construction to begin soon after contracts are let.
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Vernon School Board
Houston
Yamparika Streets
Bdss
Smith
Miss Ruth Walker Earns Scholastic Honors and Certs
Miss Ruth Walker of Vernon, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Walker, was salutatorian of the Vernon High School class. She passed the second grade certificate exam at Canyon with high averages, earning credits toward a first grade cert and planning a permanent certificate when exams are offered this fall. She turns eighteen this week and will teach at Tolbert this year, having never scored below an A.
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Ruth Walker
R. W. Walker
Vernon
Clauss
Canyon
Miss Walker
Tolbert
Pushers Win Contests at Tolbert Church Event
The Pushers defeated the Pullers by four members and 17.50 points in Tolbert Baptist Young Peoples Union, ending with 58 members and 179 points while the Pullers had 34 members and 152.50 points. The defeated team will host winners at the Lawsons home on Saturday night August 4, inviting all members to attend.
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Tolbert Baptist Young Peoples Union
Wach
W. C. Lawson
Big Time Races to Feature Fair Here This Fall
Veron will host a larger fair with better races as the city joins a racing circuit. Lon Byars announces improved facilities and a stronger Wortham Brothers Shows lineup. Enhancements include a rebuilt race track at the fair grounds, upgraded livestock stalls, and a better exhibit hatch. Exhibits are urged, premiums will be substantial, and the fair runs September 19 to 22 after the Childress fair.
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Veron
Lon Byars
Mr. Byars
Wortham Brothers
Death Rate Here Is Among Lowest Found in Texas
Vernon records 61 deaths among 7 000 residents in the year ending April 1 giving a rate of .61 percent Pneumonia caused four deaths, influenza four, paralysis four, others from various causes including drowning and auto intoxication Reporting and burial certificate rules affect comparisons with birth rates, with physicians said to be negligent in reporting births A conservative estimate puts Vernon births at about three times the deaths
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Vernon
Texas
Rayland to Have Rodeo and Picnic
Rayland plans a rodeo and picnic with free barbecue on August 4 featuring a brass band and cowboys from the region. Most events will be home contestants, with few professionals, promising a strong show. Committee leaders J. H. Jordan R. A. Rutledge and V. W. Wood urge all Vernon territory residents to attend.
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Rayland
Messrs
J. H. Jordan
R. A. Rutledge
V. W. Wood
Vernon Territory
Fryers Flood Local Market Lower Prices Persist
Fryers are more abundant in the local market and prices have fallen significantly from earlier levels. The price has remained steady over the past few days despite the increased supply.
Vernon District Institute Opens Here Tomorrow
The Vernon District League Institute meets tomorrow at the First Methodist Church with delegates from district towns. Presiding elder Garvin leads. Miss Ruth Carney serves as district secretary. The program runs from registration at 5:00 PM through a closing league benediction at 4:30 PM, featuring sermons, services, departmental studies, and a public program titled The Spirit of Scarritt.
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Vernon District League Institute
First Methodist Church
Mende
Ian
Isa
Hag
Lora Long
Alice McLarty
Susie Pluumer
Rushton Hawkins
J. W. Hawkins
Robert EE. Dickenson
Vernon Leaguers
Scarrtitt
Seak
Ruth Carney
Hughes-Caperton Memorial
Returns From Lamesa Family Comes Home
Mr. and Mrs. E. Christian and their children returned last night from Lamesa where they had been for some time.
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Christian
Lamesa
Ford Day Sales Rally Promises Big Discounts
Vernon merchants announce a Ford Day sale on August 6 with deep price cuts to attract buyers from distant points. A parade will form on North Main Street, proceed to the Farmers State Bank corner, circle the Court House square, and return to Main Street. Streets will be roped off and prize entries are expected from across the territory. a committee to judge entries will be named this week.
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Vernon Anere Paints
Main Street
Farmers’ State Bank
Court House Square
Muimed
Robbers Loot O'Steene Store on North Main Street
The O'Steen Dress Goods store on North Main street was robbed of silk dresses silk hose women s hats and men s trousers valued at about 275. Night Watchman PD Lewis found the robbery at 1 o'clock after passing the place earlier. Entry was via a table glass and rear window. A dance at the club upstairs until midnight may have muffled the sound. Wealth of loot centers on women s silk dresses.
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O'Steen Dre
North Main Street
Lewis
Tabloe
Repairs at West Vernon School Advance with New Water System
Repairs at West Vernon School are under way and expected to finish early next week. The project includes interior improvements and the installation of a new water system.
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West Vernon
Local melons on market amid scarce tomato crop
Local growers offer home grown watermelons and cantaloupes as outside supplies lag. Early melons from Wiiare ger county fetch 40 to 70 cents, with prices easing as volumes rise. Cantaloupes have sold well but are dropping, while few home grown tomatoes are available due to a short crop despite healthy vines.
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Wiiareger
Doane kin attend funeral in Wheeler County
Harold and Cliude Beiscoe of Doane travel to Wheeler County to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs. Donta Jackson who died there Monday. The service followed a short interment at Wheeler Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Jackson is survived by her husband Everett Jackson and six children, including a daughter Mieslavnda Rains from a former marriage. She was the daughter of G Briscoe of Rails, with both families long settled in the county.
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Harold and
Cliude Beiscoe
Doane
Wheeler County
Donta Jackson
Wednes- Wheeler Cemetery
Fergeson Attends Brother's Crowell Funeral
M Fergeson travels to Crowell to attend the funeral of his brother Frank Fergeson who died yesterday at his home. Interment is planned for Crowell cemetery.
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M. Fergeson
Crowell
Frank Fergeson
Crowell Cemetery
Miss Massie Visits Roswell Kin in New Mexico
Miss Mary Catherine Massie arrived Tuesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs F J Massie. She has spent several months with her grandfather Joe Massie and aunt Grace Massie in Roswell New Mexico.
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Mary Catherine Massie
F. J. Massie
Massie
Joe Massie
Grace Massie
Roswell
New Merics
Berry couple head to California for summer visit
Mr and Mrs W D Berry left yesterday morning for Los Angeles to spend the summer months. They were met in Amarillo by Mrs L K Jolson and daughters Cornelia and Louise, where Mrs Johnson will visit her father T Herring. Mrs Johnson and daughters will proceed to California later.
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W. D. Berry
Los Angeles
Call
Gas prices in Vernon not higher than other towns says chamber
The Cammerce Chamber investigates gas pricing after a report claimed Vernon is higher. Secretary R M Fielder says towns like Chillicothe Quanah Crowell and others sell gas at 21 cents matching Vernon. Electra offers 20 cents and Iowa Park 19 cents due to local refineries and no delivery surcharge. Dallas has seen gas as low as 11 cents during a price war. Slump may persist weeks as refinery output falls, then prices may rise.
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Vernon
Chamber of Cammerce
R. M. Fielder
Chillicathe
Quanah
Crowell
Eleetra
Iowa Park
Dallas
Fielder
Electra
Iowna Park
Ice consumption in Vernon averages seven pounds per person
Vernon residents reportedly average seven pounds of ice per day for every man woman and child based on a 5000 population. The town’s best ice plant makes 25 tons daily and extra carloads are imported monthly raising total daily ice use to about 56 000 pounds. Some people use little or none yet the averaged daily consumption stays steady.
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Vernon
Tolbert Cemetery Cleanup Moved To August First Saturday
The Tolbert cemetery cleanup day is moved to the first Saturday in August. Volunteers should gather at 8:30 AM on Saturday August 4 for the work. A preaching service will be at 11:00 AM followed by dinner on the grounds. Bring well filled baskets.
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Tolbert
Tolbert Cemetery
Episcopal Minister to Arrive Saturday Afternoon
Rev Milton J Swiftle is due Saturday afternoon and will conduct Episcopal services in the Vernon Theatre at 9 PM Sunday morning and 8 30 PM Sunday night. He comes on bishop’s orders and all local Episcopalians are urged to attend, with police generally notified.
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Milton J Swiftle
Vernonn
Dixon firm sends Miss Collins to market for six weeks
Miss Louise Collins of Dixon Dry Goods Company left Sunday night for Chicago and New York City to purchase goods for the firm. She will be away six weeks.
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Louise Collins
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Chicago
New York City
Local figure Recovers After Surgical Procedure Yesterday
Submits to Operation Thornton Feegeson is recovering from an operation performed yesterday at a local sanatorium.
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Thornton Feegeson
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Spirit of Scarritt
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Susie Pummer
Rusbioy Hawkins
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Life Service
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