Open Shop Issue Enters Campaign In Progress
The Vernon open shop association sent a telegram to Democratic gubernatorial candidates asking if they endorse the open shop movement in Texas. Responses were limited with Speaker Thomason absent, Bailey's campaign manager noting Bailey will be told of the matter, and other acknowledgments from various aides. The telegram was delivered to Mr. Neff at Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Collees
Waco
Mr. Neff
Stamford
Dr. Taylor
Movies Show Improved Agriculture At Oklaunion
Moving pictures will be shown at Oklaunion soon in the Oklaunion high school building. The films illustrate improved farming methods and are furnished by the International Harvester Company.
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Oklaunion
Okhaimion High School
International Hear Vyester Company
Couple United By Sunday Wedding
W T Berry and Miss Mattie Carus wed at 10 30 Sunday morning at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J A Carney Rev R Barcus of First Methodist church officiated before immediate relatives. They left for Dallas after the ceremony. Berry runs Berry Cleaning and is a C T man who served in the war. Mrs Berry is Vernon high school graduate who taught in Bonrland and East Vernon schools and studied at North Texas State Normal Denton. They will reside at Maiden and Mesquite after their return.
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Parest
J. A. Carney
R. Barcus
First Methodist
Mr. Berry
Berry Cleaning Establishment
Te City
C. T. Man
Srs
Berry
Vernon
North Texas State Normal
Denton
Bonrland
East Vernon
Methodist
Mrs. Berry
Maiden and
Mesquite Streets
Miss Blanton Urges Pay Raises for Teachers
County Superintendent J No Palcher receives notice from State Superintendent Amie Webb Blanton urging raises. Schools with state aid must elevate teachers with lower certificates by summer exams or upgrade to first grade or permanent primary certificates. The state offers increased aid to cover higher salaries if teachers qualify and the district approves raises. Examinations are held monthly to fill vacancies as boards report shortages and lawmakers consider action.
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J. No Palcher
Amie Webb Blanton
Board of Trustees
Wells
Yeounoes
Yyore
Wy. Lawson
A. Rutledge
W. E. Grimes
Sylvia Goodger
Lillie Morris
Kate Roark
Hudia Bowhart
Alice Martin
Fulcher
Sew Grocery Company to Locate in Vernon
Sew Grocery Company plans a Vernon store on Main Street between Prisco and Denver. A brick two story building with basement and 55 by 110 feet floor space will be erected by R. L. More and completed within about 40 days after starting, though material and labor shortages have caused delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiaples-Platter Grocery Company
Pexus
Vernon
Main Street
Prisco
eDnver Statons
PF. J. Edmison
R. L. More
McLarty Finds Fine Grass but Dry Ground in Gray County
S W McLarty returned Saturday from a two day visit at his ranch four miles east of Le fores in Gray county. He owns four sections there and says grass is fine and roads are splendid, but rain scarcity has left the ground very dry.
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S. W. McLarty
Gray County
Lefores
Post Office Salaries Set for Coast Officials Rise
Post office officials report no notice of salary raise yet received for coastal employees though a bill passed by Congress last week authorizes increases for regular clerks. J Y Townsend, postmaster, says five regular clerkships exist with one vacancy and three auxiliaries. Raises apply to each clerk grade after service and evaluation, across five grades.
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Cone
Townsend
Chantanqua Campaign Team Named by Local Group
Local residents organize to support a chantanqua event this month. A library meeting elected officers J N Walcher as chairman Mrs Te Warlick as secretary treasurer and formed committees for sales advertising and grounds with members including Rev Gaines B Hall Leon W Lane TY 1 Rouse B F Holcomb Rev W T Rouse and Rev Ton Walker. Ticket sales start June 16.
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J. N. Walcher
Te Warlick
Treas
Chairrman
Gaines B. Hall
Leon WW. Lanedrum
Rouse
B. F. Holcomb
W.T. Rouse
Ton Walker
J. T. Cabe
E.R. Brens
J Tt. Bradbury
D. HH. Henry
OP. Robertson
R. Easterling
O. B. Dandy
Lee Bryant
William Crutchfield
Vernon and Chillicothe men bring home Hupmobiles from Dallas
T J Carry of Vernon and Tom Rose of Chillicothe went to Dallas Saturday night to bring home some Hupmobiles. The cars have already been sold by Works Auto & Supply Company which has taken the agency for Peerless and now sells Paige Pipmobile Peerless Maxwell artemobiles Master and Maxwell trucks.
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T. J. Carry
Vernon
Tom Rose
Chillicothe
Dallas
Works Auto & Supply Company
Peerless
Paige
Pipmobile
Maxwell
Master
Senator Hoke Smith proposes cuts and term limit
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith a Democrat introduced a bill to reduce the president’s salary from 75000 to 000 and a resolution to limit tenure of office to a single six year term.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States
Infant Albert Duncan Dies of Cholera Infantum
Albert Duncan six month old son of Mr and Mrs J C Duncan died last week of cholera infantum. The body was sent to Sulphur Springs for burial. The Duncans reside seven miles south of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Duncan
J. C. Duncan
Government approves Odell bridge plan in Washington
A government sanction for the Odell bridge was reportedly secured by Representative Parrish via a bill moving in Congress. Bridge officials consider permission essentially a formality since the Red River and other waterways are federal property, while Texas retains ownership of state utilities.
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Odell
Parrish
Wichita
Red River
Texas
Postponed Meeting Scheduled by Wilhar ger Churches
The Churches of Christ in Wilhar ger Counts will hold a special program Sunday in Vernon at the local branch. The fifth Sunday meeting was postponed due to protracted Vernon services and will start at 3 p m with representatives from county congregations. The Vernon local Church of Christ closed last Sunday with six additions. Rev. B R D P Smith preached and returned to his Denton pastorate. The nomination of Mrs. Annette Adams of San Francisco as assistant attorney general has been confirmed, Washington reports, making her the first woman in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Wilharger
Vernon
Wilh
Church of Christ
DP Smith
Te A Denton
Huis
Oklaunion Courses Include Fine Arts
Oklaunion High School announces new fine arts offerings for the upcoming session. Experienced teachers will guide music and expression programs, with Miss Mina Saunders to teach piano and violin and lead an orchestra setup for the town’s students.
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Oklaunion
New SCHOOL DISTRICT No 40 Formed by County Board
County school board met Saturday and created School District No 40 to manage scholastic needs in Whierton area near Higherwell. J M King named to replace A M Rourlind who resigned to become county commissioner. B Rourlind appointed to that office. Board members listed Ceci Storey chair, T G Simmons, S T Porterfield, J M King and Dr Fulcher. one vacancy exists with seats not yet filled.
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Whierton Baeh Courte Try
Higherwell
J. M. King
A. M Rourlind
County Gormnesioner
B Rourlind
County Dodge Meting
Ceci Storey
Chabrmiain
TG. Sinmons
T. Porterfield
Baptist church meeting ends after two weeks of revival
A two week series at the Baptist church concluded Sunday night. Evangelists Kev Ho W and Vir gin of Amarillo along with Mrs. Charles Cook of Wiehifst Falls left Friday, while the pastor and congregation continued the service. The meeting added 44 new members and the speaker was highly pleased with the results.
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The
Baptist Church
Kev Ho W
Amarillo
Charles
Wiehifst Falls
Enters State Normal as two sisters move to Denton and Waco
Mis ness Mary and Tattle Weatherall depart Sunday night for Waco and Denton. Mary will visit her sister Minnie Weather ll in the former place, while Hattie will enter the North Texas State Normal at Denton.
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Mary
Tattle Weatherall
Waco
Denton
Mixes Mary
Minnie Weathernll
Hattie
Stamford man Zachery in Vernon on business trip
Zachery of Stamford spent Sunday and Monday in Vernon for business. He was formerly proprietor of a local grocery store and owned a racket store south of the Farmers' State Bank.
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Wor. Zachery
Stamford
Vernon
Mr. Zachery
Farmers’ State Bank
Rumors on Burk Waggoner and nearby wells spread wide
Rumors claim Burk Waggoner, Sigler No 2, and Buckeye National No 1 are sources of potential wells, but officials deny details. Sighter No 2 reportedly reached 1,700 to 1,000 feet with plans to standardize soon, while Buckeye National notes oil and gas in a three foot sand at 1000 to 1100 feet but not of commercial value.
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Burk Waggoner
Sigler No
Huckeye National
Buckeye National Neb
Officlits
Waggoner Land Sale for Development Hits 5000 Acres
W G Burton closes Saturday deal to sell 5000 acres of the Wharton Waggoner ranch in Wilbarger County. Buyers plan to subdivide into multiple tracts and drill up to ten wells to accelerate development. Parties include Herndon, Frerndon of Wichita Falls, and McCarley Lee Sinn of Clarke County Mississippi.
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W. G. Burton
BK. Frerndon
Wichita Patts
TW. McCarley
Lee Sinn
Clarkesdale, Miss
Wharton Waggener Ranch
Wilbarger County
Home OF and Refining Company
Hearndon
Cree
Wilbarger
WG. Burton
Burton
Baylor County
Wilberger
Wot. Waggoner
Contend World Is Stilpeat at Corner Sermon
Three representatives of a colored church group spoke on Pease and Malu, drawing a Dome crowd with song and scripture. They discussed creation and heaven, challenged church affiliations, and quoted scripture to support their points.
Moves to Tulia for new home
Mrs. James Garrett and her daughter Miss Irene left this morning to start a new life in Tulia. Mr. Garrett has already been there for some time.
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James Garrett
Irene
Tulia
Mr. Garrett
Cream Social Held At Oklaunion High School
An ice cream social was held Friday evening in the Oklaunion high school building to benefit the Oklionlgu canning club. A large crowd attended and a considerable sum was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollaunion
Oklionlgu Canning Club
Oil Company Officers Elected After Monday Meeting
The Bowers Oil Company held a Monday session in the district court room electing LK Key as president Roy Russel too president Bb. D. Hocker Smith secretary and treasurer with ALB Garland and L A Huddles ton named as trustees. Attendance was large with 148 present. The meeting discussed property sale sentiment and leasehold tithe difficulties resolved by securing a 300 by 600 foot strip to connect the well with the leased acreage.
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Bowers Oj Company
Comet
Key
Roy Rusnel
Bb. D. Hockersmith
Anil
Alb Garland
L. A. Huddleston
Troetees
Thosimres Waa
Bowers Oil Company
South Pop Bowers
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Action of the
Vernon Open Shop Associ
Ation
Roe
Thonta
Sone
Thomason
Franklin, Hearne and
Calvert
P. Granberry
Luther Nickels
J. W. Bailey
Senator Bailey
Bailey
Opoonville
Mr Looney
Bob Looney
W. T. Berry
Miss Maitie Carney
Carney Home
W.T. Berry
Mattie Carus
Miss Blanton
Fubeber
Miss Jones
University of Texas
SEW Grocery Company
Gary County
Plymouth Rock
Cole’s Hill
Cole
Susan King
Britain
Pearibs
Bugiend
Post Office
J. Y
Chau Talou
Commiepter
Urer
W.N. Stokes
Will
Hups
ODEEL
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Lucian W. Parrish
Odell Bridge
Shepard
Senate
Neal
Everett and O'Neal
Arrish
J. B. McClintock
Dm Oklahomen
Davidson
Pouse River
Vernon Fork
Annette
Oldaonton High
Ate
Okla
Valion
Mdna Saunders
College of Industrial Arts
Tatare
Cot AL Quad
Iste
Alee
County School Board
Baptist Meeting
Dame Rumor
Burk
Waggoner
Sigler No. 2
Birk Wag
Wild Stories
Alicorice
Fl. A. Frankel
Sigher Oi Company
Sigher Noo 2
Prankel
Buckeye
Texas Company
Tejas
Huckeye National Noo
Sigler
Gein Petroleum
Eobdivision
Pointevent
Bruner
Withargert Haley Alt Company
Oltalo Fhiiaonectal
Wichita County
Iage
Tne
Woo Beton
Waggoner Ranch
Oi Company
Wharton Maneh
Herndon
Pferndon
Stile Peat
Pease and Malu
Ashi
Toore
Lee Cream Social
OIL Company
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