New Navy's Battle Cruisers Saratoga United States
Figures show the new navy will mount eight 18 inch main batteries on Saratoga and United States with an estimated range of 26 to 27 miles. Six great battle cruisers planned including Constitution Constellation Lexington and Rutger, at 650 feet long 43500 tons 180000 horsepower and 33 knot speed. Three cruisers could anchor in the Hudson and power New York with about 80000 horsepower spare.
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Saratoga
United States
Constitution
Constellation
Lexington
Rutger
New York City
Hudson
New York 8
City Crackdown Targets Idlers and Filth in Vernon
Marshal R V W Bratton leads a sweeping cleanup across Vernon to chase idlers from the streets and clear alleys. Deputies report 30 idle men in the negro quarters warned to work, while white men at railroad hubs are also pressed into service. Police vow ongoing inspections, eviction of vagrants, and harsher measures to keep conditions tidy and people from lingering in idleness.
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Marshal Bratton
Mr. Bratton
Vernon
Bratton
Picnics Highlight Vernon and Union School Outings
East Vernon and Union school children enjoyed a picnic Monday under supervision of the county home demonstration department. The outing occurred on Paradise Creek with a daylong program as Valley clubs from Vernon and Fargo joined for activities and a later gathering at Elliott.
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East Vernon
Union School
Comity Home Demonstration Department
Paradise
Vernon and
Pargo
Fargo
Elliott
Hinds
Red Bhuf
Nash Vernon Co replaces Nash Motor Truck Sales Co
Rafe Hanks, manager, announces the Nash Vernon company will replace the Nash Motor Truck Sales Co to avoid mail confusion. The change updates the local Nash dealers’ agency name.
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Nash Dealers’ Agency
Rafe, Hanks
Nash Vernon Company
Nash Motor Truck Sales Co
Newcomers Urged to Register School Children
Vernon school authorities urge parents who moved from other Texas counties into the district to register their children of school age with County Superintendent J. N. Fulcher or librarian Miss Lillian Newton. The push secures state appropriations of about 8.50 per child per term, with officials hoping for a slight increase in the coming year. The Emergency Transfer Act permits post census registration for newcomers from other counties, not outside Texas, to ensure funding follows pupils.
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Austin
Vernon
Mr. Fulcher
Texas
Dry Goods Firm Remodels West Pease Store
The Vernon Stock Exchange building on West Pease is being remodeled for the Vrizeison Dry Goods company to open a new store. A glass front and display window are installed, new flooring laid, and a balcony added at the rear. Fixtures arriving by July, opening may be delayed.
Young Folks Hold At Moore s Swimming Pool Party
A Moore s swimming pool gathering drew several local youths last night. Highlights included a mixed group of Misses Romee Greever Francess Greever Woody Dixon Beryle Dixon Doris Boger and Charlie May Northcraft with Messrs Buddy Greever Jack Barnes Clyde Batchelor Walter McGeery Frank Finley W T Waggoner Jr and Rex Holt. Mr Wim Craterfield chaperoned as the group enjoyed a picnic supper.
Married by Justice of Peace in Frederick
W W T Burke and Miss Norma May Schultz were married Thursday morning by Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths in his office. The couple, both of Frederick, returned to their home Thursday evening.
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Ww.t. Burke
Norma May Schultz
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Mr. Burke
Frederick
Vernon City Seeks Public Funds for Upgrades
Vernon's assessed property value rises toward seven million dollars and a new tax levy is set to be announced. City commissioners will hear citizen complaints next Monday through Wednesday to decide on tax adjustments. Funds are sought for water and sewer improvements, school repairs, street paving, and fire department needs.
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Fire Department
Miss Rhoda Withers Marries B O Nash In Vernon
Miss Rhoda Withers and B O Nash wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Conger Tuesday evening with Rev W Rose officiating. Mrs Nash is related to the Congers and Charles Withers and known in Vernon circles. Nash works in the sales department of the G N railway at Palestine and was with the Denver road at Childress. After a small ceremony the couple left for Palestine to reside.
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B. O. Nash
Rhoda Withers
Tom Conger
Rev. W. Rose
Nash
Conger
Charles Withers
Vernon
G. N. Railway
Palestine
Denver Road
Childress
Culture Club Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Culture club meets next Tuesday for the final gathering of the year with Mrs W A Wilhelm serving as hostess.
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Culture Club
W. A. Wilhelm
Chautauqua set for Vernon June 24 to 29 with varied program
The Redpath-Horner Chautauqua comes to Vernon June 24 to 29 on the high school grounds. Tickets go on sale June 16, with adults 2.48 and children 1.10. A Broadway musical comedy Nothing But the Prath, plus varied talks, readings, and music are planned, including an afternoon and evening lineup. Mrs. Wo Stokes heads the arrangements, and a local delegation will sell season tickets. Also visiting is Mrs. N. B. DeArman promoting the Rest Cottage shelter for erring girls in Pilot Point, Texas, housing 40 girls and 25 infants with Rev. J. Roberts as superintendent.
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N. B. DeAruan
Vernon
Rest Cottage Association
Pilot Point
Texas
Applications Of Eight New Members Accepted By Chamber
The chamber of commerce voted unanimously last night to admit eight new members with specified annual investments. Voelcker and Dixon signed for 25 dollars, Dana Watson 50, Vernon Times 150, Vernon Overland Company 11, Elkins and Akin 100, W F Bele l 100, J R Jones 50, and B Chiefs Ow Company 200.
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Chamber of Commerce
Voelcker and Dixon
Dana Watson
Vernon Times
Vernon Overland Company
Elkins and Akin
W. F. Belel
J. R. Jones
B. Chie
OW Company
Miss Groves Appointed Foreign Missionary to China
Miss Ulanehe Groves, longtime math teacher at Vertionlich school, is named a missionary by the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board. She will sail for Soochow China in August. A Belleport native and Decatur Baylor graduate, she chaired the junior class and recently received a diamond ring from her students.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Will Sall
Soochow
Ching
Miss Groves
Belleport
Deertoar Baptit College
Decatur
Baylor University
Waco
Vis
Unclear fragment headlines a theft incident at Harrold Showers
Fragmentary OCR text references a theft and a passenger, with names like King BOD and W. da, suggesting a crime note from Harrold area. Details are unreadable. unable to confirm date, location, or full parties involved.
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Tive
W. da
Harrold
Vernon Odell bridge funds lag in Vernon city hopes
Vernon Bridge Co officials report weak local interest and small cash subscriptions while Odell and Chillicothe surpass Vernon in pledges. At Chillicothe last Friday Albert O Nea1 said 10000 pledged. Odell has 15000 toward a 50000 target. Construction gear is ready. pile drivers secured. work could start within two weeks after funding.
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Woo. Metlain
Vernon Bridge Co
Wichita Falls
McChrin
Vernon Ice Plant Improvement Plan Announced
Texas Public Service Company will invest between 100000 and 150000 dollars to improve the Vernon ice plant. President A W Hester cites material shortages and rail delays as reasons not to expand capacity this season. Ice will be reserved for Vernon residents with shipments to outside areas limited. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce and local officials back the plan, with Clottein supplying discounted ice via Wichita Falls. Wholesale price increases justify higher production costs.
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Chamber
Poster
Caen
Vernon
Thee
Coon Cola Company
Church Meeting Discusses Work At Local Church
The postponed Sunday meeting at the local Church of Christ will be attended by representatives from across the county, per Pastor Tom Walker. The program is titled How to Teach the Bible and will be featured at the event.
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Church of Christ
Tom Walker
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