Texans Vote On Five Constitutional Amendments Soon
Texas voters will decide in July on five constitutional amendments approved by the last legislature. One would abolish the State Penitentiary Board, potentially cutting taxes, while others would allow salary increases for top state officers and raise Confederate pension payments. The measures include changes to executive officer pay and a tighter legislator per diem policy, with supporters arguing tax impact remains limited.
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State Penitentiary Commission
Wallace Malone
Tarrant County
Malone
State of
Texas
Local cattle tuberculosis inspections urged in county
Advocates press for mandatory tuberculin testing and inspection of all dairy cows supplying the city with milk. County and city officials favor action, but ordinances are incomplete. State and local measures exist, with emergency funds to indemnify stockmen for reactors and to pay indemnities when cattle are slaughtered under eradication programs.
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Bjones
Fort Worth
Juniors Showed Enthusiasm At Dallas Convention
Everett Haney reports strong junior enthusiasm at the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Dallas with about 300 delegates from 21 cities. Key actions included censuring Ambassador Harvey for remarks on the wartime stance, plus speeches by Senator Culien F. Thomas on Americanization. Vernon was urged to send delegates in the future as the group elected George O. Wilson president and kept headquarters in St. Louis.
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Dallas
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Everett Haney
Elairinmark
Hanes
Harvey
Thiarvey
Itughind
United States
Tarding
Cullien F. Thomas
Texas
Vernon
Hianey
George O. Wilson
St. Louis
Voting Law Amendments Considered in Texas Ballot
Proposed changes would require naturalization for naturalized voters and allow either spouse to pay the poll tax for both, with absentee voting possible. The amendment also targets towns over 10 000 and could extend the tax receipt process to general elections. Otis As
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State of
Texas
Otis
Fordson Tractor Demonstration at Fairgrounds Monday
Navier Bros Motor Co offers a Fordson tractor demonstration from 10 am to 4 pm at the fairgrounds on Monday June 27. A Ford Motor Co representative and Morris Brothers of Dallas will attend. Demonstrations show operation and efficiency of tractors and proper use of farm machinery, conducted in front of the grandstand, with a free lunch for attendees.
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Navier Bros. Motor Co
Fairgrounds
Ford Motor Co
Morris Brothers
Dallas
Plns
Vernon Resident Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mise Theresa Smith of Wichita Falls, daughter of Dr. Smith and a Vernon social figure, underwent an appendicitis operation in Wichita Falls yesterday. She is connected to Mere and Peauk Murchroom, and is a niece of Ht y Smith and Moe Mary Gibbs. condition reported as not satisfactory.
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Mise
Theresa Smith
Smith
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Dr Poon Chew Speaks to Rotary on Opium Trade and China
Dr Ng Poon Chew, Harvest Chinese language editor, addressed the Rotary Club in Manila discussing opium trade histories under British and Chinese actions, China's queue origins and cultural shifts. He noted street widening in Canton, tax-based compensation, a planned street railway, and the need for Chinese students to study English and modern science.
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Oplum
Coon Chew
Rotarians
Manel
Chew
Fm the
Chew Teltow
China
Pome Krovg Ito Pris
Joe
Ifly
Canton
Chius
Columbia University
New York City
Chew Save
Dr. J. ©. Robinson
Broadway Jones
Cohan
Glen Well Company
Selivanova
Dy Ng
Poon Chew
Glen Wells Company
Zelin Alien Survives Acute Poisoning Attempt
Actress Zelin Alien narrowly escaped death around 0 30 last night after allegedly ingesting varpoic acid in a suspected murder attempt. She remained in critical condition as officials investigated the incident.
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Zelin Alien
Abo
Golf Players Reach Semi Finals in Hinl Crest Tourney
Semi finals set after third round results. Wo On Stoves faces Marmnv in an eighteen hole semifinal, while the winner of the other match between BOO hristian and dab Colley will meet tomorrow. Upsets and baskets of fruit highlight the local scene as Colley, Christian, and Gilson advance in a tight field.
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Stoves
Ded Marmnv
Boo Hristian
Dab Colley
Mie Fats
Phare
Coureet
Ded Morrow
KK. UE
Coffee OG
Gos
Stokes
G. C. Morris
Hub
Colley
Bimory Rhoads
CL Christian
Bo Gilson
Red Cross Set To Hold Des reparage Sale For Charity
The local American Red Cross chapter plans a rummage sale in about two weeks to raise funds for a milk and fuel fund aiding the poor. Date and place to be announced. donations of used clothes and wearables are welcome. Mrs Ny Johnson and Mrs T A Williams lead the drive urging coats, shirts, blankets, and other garments to help needy families as winter bites Vernon.
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Local Red Cross
American Red Cross
Ny Tohnson
T. A. Willaims
Vernon
Miss Margaret Thieme Marries G Yarbrough
J G Yarbrough of the county and Miss Margaret Thieme of Vernon were married Saturday afternoon at the residence of Rev A W Reeder about seven miles south of town. The ceremony was performed by Rev A W Rodgers. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Otin Thieme and the couple will reside on Mr Yarbroughs farm.
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J. G. Yarbrough
Mike Margaret Thieme
Vernon
PT. Reeder
A. W. Rodgers
Mra
Otin Thieme
My. Yarbrough
Tolbert Leng Marlow and Eelic Sweatman wed in Vernon parish
Were married Saturday evening by Rev BR Pooley in Tolbert's community. The bride, described as attractive and accomplished, is formerly of Fares. The groom, a farmer, is Eelic Sweatman of Parga.
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Misa Leng Marlow
Vernon
Eelic Sweatman
Parga
Tolbert
BR. VY. Pooley
Tedy
Sweatman Tea Farmers
Plans to bring Chautauqua to Vernon next year
A Vernon meeting of Chamber of Commerce business leaders approved plans to host Chautauqua next season. A petition will seek at least thirty responsible guarantors, led by J. T. Pendleton and W. Stokes, to back the project. Manager Nye offered the entertainment at a reduced rate, with a strong committee effort and audience support noted.
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Redpath Horner Chautauqua Company
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
J. T. Pendleton
Wo No Stokes
Ko Nye
Hiatangue
Tragic Vernon Pool Drowning Claims Agnes Gelhausen
A group boat ride at Condens pool near Vernon ends in tragedy when 22 year old Agnes Gelhausen drowns after a overturning boat. Companions restrained by inexperience struggle to reach shore as rescuers pull several others to safety. Gelhausen was a Vernon resident, pianist and former teacher, with family and friends mourning in the town.
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Agnes Celhausen
Condens Pool
Miss Gelhausen
Peg Pile
Gertende
Agnes Tek
Atsen
Esther Teinert
Agnes Lucke
Wichita Pally
Messie Arthur Ulingst
Walter Reinert
Linge Gethansen
King Lady
Vearal
Vernon
Jotal
County Federation Meeting Postponed to June 22
The regular meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed to June 22 due to the Chan fang.
Open House Fridays At Hill Crest Crest Country Inn
The Crest Country Inn announces weekly open house events each Friday evening at their new home. Members of the Inn’s community are invited to attend the informal gatherings and meet with hosts and neighbors during these occasions.
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