Sunday School Attendance Reaches New Low in July
The last Sunday in July saw a record low total of 1007 attendees across all Sunday schools, down 39 from the prior Sunday. July’s monthly attendance averaged 1074 per Sunday across four weeks, with June’s five Sundays averaging 1129. Collections for July totaled 205.86, averaging 51.21 per Sunday, versus June’s 255.75 and 61.15 per Sunday. Detailed per-school figures show First Baptist 381 present with 1504 collected, First Methodist 268 with 12.30, Church of Christ 195 with 6.94, Central Christian 111 with 7.00, Federated Presbyterian 102 with 5.25, and Lutheran not held.
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First Baptist Sunday School
First Methodist Sunday School
Church of Christ
Central Christian Sunday School
Federated Presbyterian Sunday School
The
Lutheran Church
Singing at Methodist Church in Tollert area attendance posted
Sunday afternoon event at the Tollert Methodist Church drew a large crowd. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Williams of Vernon Miss Willie Dooley of Odell Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davis and daughters Elton McAdams Dewey Brock of Farmers Valley Newman Hughes and family of White City Marion Brock and family of Chillicothe Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wildman of Vernon. Also visiting were Miss Wilma Crowe of Olustee Oklahoma and cousin Maude Crowder. Additional locals Rudy Emrick and Joe Key left Sunday night for New Mexico. J. W. Dockery returned from Dallas after accompanying his daughter for an X ray exam. News noted several Tollert residents attended a Vernon meeting Friday night. Newman Hughes of White City and Beatrice Hughes were mentioned.
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BD. Williams
Vernon
Willie Dooley
Odell
J. P. Davis
Elton McAdams
Dewey Brock
Farmers Valley
Newman Hughes
Hobson
Whiteity
Marion Brock
Famly
Chillicothe
J. A. Wood
Joehn Wildman
Wilma Crowe
Olust
Tothert
White City
Mise Beatrice Hughes
Miss Mary Dockery Visits Vernon on Sunday Afternoon
Visitors recall a brisk Vernon Saturday afternoon scene with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brock who purchased a Ford touring car. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Archer and the Cummins family along with John Upshaw. Lelia Page of Abilene and Uncle Page’s relatives were mentioned between chores and a local singing event near Chillicothe.
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Mary Dockery
Claude Brock
J. S. Archer
Carl and
Raburne Cummins
John Upshaw
Vernon
Leliand Cordia Page
Abilene
B. B. Page Thursay
Ira Trommer
Jackson Springs
E. B
Martin
Chillicothe
Rebekahs To Hold Market At Vernon Store
Vernon Rebekah lodge members plan a market at the Massie Vernon Grocery Store at corner Wilbarger and Main Streets on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds will defray expenses of the degrees MME to Memphis.
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Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Massie Vernon Grocery
Wilbarger and
Main Streets
Memphis
Five Acre Tracts in More Per Acre Contest Surveyed
Five acre tracts entered in the Dallas News More Per Acre cotton contest were surveyed last week in Wilbarger County. Inspectors reported the fields among the county’s best and estimated cotton could reach 45 000 bales this year based on crop condition and increased acreage. Eleven contestants compete for the $1 000 prize, with 14 entries originally and three withdrawals.
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Dallas News
Phecom Miltroe
R. M. Fielder
W. A. Walk't
MT. Sharp
Chaney
Wilbarger
A. P. Ma
J. Pate
Dal- 3 News
Willunger
Thanks and sympathy from friends after loss
Acknowledgments express sincere thanks for loving kindness and sympathy at the death of a beloved son and brother. Gratitude extended for floral offerings and blessings wished upon all. Names referenced include PR and MRS BR W TIX and families, GEORGIE DY HEX and families, ELMER J FIX and families, VR and MRS AARON TOMS, ELIZABETH TIX, Mr and Mrs Joe N Key. Joe Key and wife returned from Portales, New Mexico, after visiting Key's brother.
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Mayod
BR. W. Tix
Alis
Tix
Georgie DY. Hex
Elmer J. Fix
Aaron Tombs
Elizabeth Tix
Joe N. Key
Portales
New Mexico
Mus. Key
District Clerk thanks voters for support in primary
To the Voters of Wilharger County I deeply appreciate the election to the office of District Clerk. I had no opponent but value every vote. I will provide the best service and keep District Court records satisfactory to all concerned. I trust supporters will have no regrets.
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Wilharger County
Thad
District Court
Wilbarger County
Vernon Man Excels in Philadelphia Piano Conservatory
Paul Goetze a Vernon music teacher wraps a standout summer at Beechwood Progressive Series Piano Conservatory in Philadelphia. He led classes with students from Oregon and Virginia, headed the class of summer ’24, gave a pipe organ concert at First Baptist Church, and declined a local position to return home for fall studies. He plans two weeks in New York piano manufacturing study then visits St Louis to join his daughter Pauline.
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Paul Goetze
Vernon
Beechwood
Philadelphia
Jane
Oregon
Virginia
Hinself. Ve
First Baptist Church
Tie
New York City
New York
St. Louis
Pauline Cetaze
Godize
Hep
Local Car Owners Register Crs And Tracks
Last week several car owners registered vehicles and tracks including Mrs Dan Coffee Ford Mrs J C Moore R L Moore Ford truck Geo TD Anderson Willys Knight F Gray Ford truck St G Hale Ford R B Judd Dodge Sedan H W Wenzel Ford Kr EB Larry Ford M J Sharp Ford Leroy Anderson Ford R F Newell Ford Edd Krebbs Buick Coach Ford J D Jobe Chevrolet A Schad Hupmobile Rey C Koffman Ford roadster.
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Dan Coffee
Ford
J. C. Moore
R. L. Moore
Geo
TD. Anderson
Willys- Knight
F. Gray
Ford Truck
St. G. Hale
R. B. Judd
Dodge
H. W. Wenzel
Kr. EB. Larry
M. J. Sharp
Leroy Anderson
R. F. Newell
Edd Krebbs
Buick
Coach Ford
J. D. Jobe
Chevrolet
A. Schad
Hupmobile
Rey C. Koffman
Ford Roadster
Abilene Man Arrives While Wife Visits Parents
LeBanie Elliott of Abilene arrives this week to join his wife who is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs J A Dixon.
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LeBanie Eiliott
Abilene
Mrs. J. A. Dixon
University students seek subscriptions for UT expenses
Three Texas men W. B. Leslie H. C. Reiss of Austin and Gordon McGee of Marshall have been in Vernon selling magazine subscriptions to fund the coming year at the University of Texas. Jack McDermott of Howard Payne College Brownwood plans to transfer to UT this fall.
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University of Texas
Vernon
Leslie
H. C. Reiss
Austin
Gordon McGee
Marshall
Jack McDermott
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Marriage Licenses Granted Last Week
Marriage licenses were granted to A. G. Ratliff and Miss Ethel Weaver, George Haskins and Miss Vada Morgan, William Reed and Mrs. Eigabeth Reed, Titus Holland and Miss Velma Thomas, and Clifford Jessee and Miss Ollie Johnson.
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A. G. Ratliff
Ethel Weaver
George Haskins
Vada Morgan
William Reed
Eigabeth Reed
Titus Holland
Velma Thomas
Clifford Jessee
Ollie Johnson
Tiamesa Guest Miss Bob Standifer Hosts Friends
Miss Bob Standifer of Tiamesa visited here Sunday as a guest of friends, sharing time at a socially welcoming gathering.
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Bob Standifer
Tiamesa
Charley Laird Visits Friends in Frederick Oklahoma
Miss Charley Laird spent Sunday visiting friends in Frederick Oklahoma. She toured local spots and enjoyed social time with acquaintances in the community setting.
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Charley Laird
Frederick, Okla
Reed and Robinson Headed to Shreveport Visit
Vern Reed and Herbert Robinson departed last night for Shreveport Louisiana where they plan a three week visit as they tour the city and surrounding area.
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Vern Reed
Herbert Robinson
Shreveport
Huddleston to Join Family in Mineral Wells
Aubrey Huddleston will depart at the end of the week to join his mother and sisters in Mineral Wells.
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Aubrey Huddleston
Bridges Family Heads to Rotan for Visit
Mr and Mrs T J Bridges and their sons left this morning for Rotan to spend several days visiting Mr Bridges mother.
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Mrs. T. J. Bridges and Sons
Rotan
Mr.ridges
Support Message for Justice of the Peace Race
A reader thanks supporters for backing a bid for Justice of the Peace in their precinct and expresses hope for a future day of service. The fragment reflects local political engagement and personal gratitude.
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J. P
Bashanx Visitor Stays With Sister Over Weekend
C. Fe Bashanx of Wichita Falls was a guest of his sister Mrs. W R Lane over Saturday and Sunday, joining family in town for a brief visit.
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C. FE. Bashanx
Wichita Falls
W. R. Lane
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Tollert News
Arthur Ivy
Rebekahs
J. A. Walker
Mrs. C. M. Blair
Office of Justice of the
W. D. Hollars
Fergeson Drug Co
Wm. Blackwood
Treaty Beer
G. Howard Cornwell
J. William Barkdull
Walter B. Keiffer C
Morgan Abrams
William G Barkdull
Adrian F. Aitkens
Andrew P. Richard
Chicago
Cotton Belt
H. & B. Beer
Baronne Street
New Orleans
Cotton Exchang
New York Cotton Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
New York Coffee & Sugar Exchange, Inc
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Ass'n
Carba
Chicago Board of Trade
Sugar and Rice Exchange
Liverpool Cotton Association
New York Card Market Association
Cotton Market Letter
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Texas St. Verne
Graham Vernon Hotel
E. H. Staley
J. W. Brock, Jr
Fred New7h
Frost
N. H
Hart Schaffner & Me
Dixie
Soing
Vernon, Texas
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