Chautauqua Closed After Seven Days Of Strong Attendance
The Vernon seven day chautauqua closed with praise for its strong audience turnout and enthusiastic management. Highlights included Selivanova in the afternoon and the Glen Wells Company in the evening with performances like Atonement, plus a ten member Philharmonic Orchestra and Miss Abel Lindorff harp selections on the final day.
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Glenn Wells
Selivanova
Ng. Poon Chew
Glen Wells Company
Mme. Selibanova
Chantangua
Philharmonic Orchestra
Clarissa Trarfoth
Abel Lindorff
Wheat yields in Wilbarger County rise above early estimates
Wilbarger County farmers expect an average wheat yield near twelve bushels per acre, higher than initial forecasts. Wet weather damaged some shocks but harvest is nearly complete and prices of about $1.15 per bushel tempt quick selling amid tight credit and storage concerns.
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Wilbarger County
Wilburger County
Band
Theft of Ford roadster from Maiden Street parking area
A Ford roadster owned by A new Wednesday w. R. Antle was stolen from a North Maiden Street parking spot near Rupert Sewell’s home where Mr. Antle rooms. The theft was not found until morning and the vehicle is insured.
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Ford
W. R. Antle
Htis
Rupert Sewell
North Maiden St
Antle
Ring Side Seats At Vernon Boxing Carnival
Ring side seats will be a feature of the boxing and wrestling carnival staged daily by the Vernon Athletic Club. Prices announced: one dollar for ring side seats, seventy five cents for half the grand stand, fifty cents for the remainder. A large crowd is expected as local lads prep for preliminaries. No definite Path wave arrangements yet by the local post of the American Legion.
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Vernon Athletic Chat
Manaseamen
Dokkies of Bleetra Move Toward Frederick Oklahoma
Vernon hosts the Dokkies of Bleetra on the way to Frederick Oklahoma for a ceremonial in the city. The group faced delays as a Red River bridge washout halted train service and forced travel by automobile. Frederick Dokkies met the travelers on the river’s other side. The Frisco line suffered two damaged piers, disrupting Vernon area rail traffic for Thursday.
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Frisco Red River
Vernon
Urge Cleanup to Stop Mosquitoes
Local physicians urge residents to clean yards and remove breeding sites after weeks of heavy rains. Broken crockery, litter, and discarded items create where mosquitoes multiply, especially in Vernon. Health officer Dr FeErrends recommends thorough cleaning to reduce infestations.
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Vernon
Fe Rrends
Funeral Service for Drowned Girl Agnes Gebhausen
Friends gather at the family home on South Plain Street for the funeral of Mise Agnes Gebhausen. Reverend Birnbaum delivers the sermon with a short address by Reverend Rats. Pallbearers listed include Moxars Aubrey Poster Patrick Wood Sam Napier and others from nearby towns attend with out of town relatives and friends from Wichita Falls Denison Harvard and Tolbert.
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Mise Agnes Gebhausen
Soenth Plain
Rewdo A. Birnbaum
W.T. Rats
Moxars
Aubrey Poster
Patiik Wood
Sam Napier
Rrehs
Walter Teinert
Renest Lehmag
Roy Watkins
Bowie
W. F.claer
Wichita Malla
Ray Morris
Wichita Falls
Luyecke
Wichita Fal
Glags
Denison
Steeham
Elettra
Morris
Harvard
Covey
Fred Little
Harveld
B.C. Wood
M. Brock
A Wood
Per
Kt. V. Tootey
Brock
Tolbert
Directors Meet Tonight Over Dallas Convention Report
A joint meeting of senior and junior Chamber of Commerce directors is planned for this evening in the focal organization rooms. The agenda includes hearing Everett Linney’s report from the national junior members convention in Dallas held last week. The session begins at 8 o'clock.
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Chamber of Commerce
Focal Commercial Organization
Everett Linney
Dallas
Central Christian Church to continue regular services indoors
The church will not use the air dome for Sunday night services as previously announced and will hold all services in the church building.
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Central Christian Church
Cotton Plan Urges Cooperative Action for Texas Growers
Clarence Ousley, formerly with Nexae AL & M College, urges support for the Pirin Barean Cotton Growers Association plan. He warns that falling prices threaten Texas debtors and calls for pooling, steady selling, and a cooperative marketing system to reduce waste and secure banking credit through primary markets and ports.
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le Pirin Barean Cooperative Cotton Growers
Mr. Ousley
Peinkersauld Credit Merchants
Pexas
Districts Call for School Elections To Raise Taxes
Aetition in Kikion district and similar moves in James district 44 and Lock ett shoot district 1) seek voter approval to raise local school taxes from fifty cents to one dollar. Projects aim to fund needs if state aid falters. County Supt J N Fulcher hopes for state help though aid bill was vetoed and may be reconsidered.
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Aetition
Kikion
Timber Aereeimestine
James District 44
Lockett Shoot
Phese
J. N. Fulcher
Bil
Neff Hag
Chillicothe Beats Vernon In Midweek Game
Chillicothe defeated Vernon 2 to 0 in a Wednesday afternoon baseball clash. Vernon pitchers Dehiyingse and Teal pitched well while Vernon errored little. McAdew of Wichita Palle earned the win as Vernon managed three hits. Both teams have two wins in four games this year.
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Wyeomen
Chillicothe & To
McAdew
Wichita Palle
Vernon
Dehiyingse
Teal
Ailtie Iand Cought
Chillicothe
Wheat harvest stalls amid wet weather and wary trade
Reports from Kell Mill indicate slow grain movement and delayed harvest due to rain. Traders haul some grain to elevators as a cautious sector urges bankers and credit merchants in Texas to act quickly to prevent widespread debt distress and a late autumn market downturn.
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Kell
Texas
Belief in China’s change seen as a marvel by editor
Dr Ne Poon Chew, Chinese editor and lecturer, tells a Chautauqua audience that China’s shift from monarchy to republic is a marvel born from mission work and education. He compares China and the United States, notes vast population, past traditions, and the American influence on Chinese youth and modernization.
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Ng. Poon Chew
Mindy
Ne Poon Chew
Chew
Gil
Chengi
China
United States
Mtoxtec
Cana
Dr. Chew
England
Lave
Dro Chew
Bec Tarer
Vernon
Confucius
Ing
Leneth
Germany
Japan
Jod Hue
Prince Bismarck
Piest
Chantauqua
Tse
Prussia
Ching
America
Wberry
J C Morrison Dies in Dallas After Illness
J C Morrison a Vernon resident for seven years died Thursday in Dallas Baptist Sanitarium after a day long illness. He was 61 and came from Oklahoma years ago. He held local business roles and owned acreage in Wichita Falls Graham Trockenridge and Laws Park. Survived by wife four daughters and one son. Funeral services held at 2 pm at 472 Mast Maiden St with Rev S W Thayne officiating.
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Wichitaalls
Graham, Trockenridge
Laws Park
Mrr Morrison
Morrison
Vernon
Oklahoma
Odd Pellows’ Lodge
Lois
Bernice
Nettle Mie
Mary Vite Vinia
Roy Morrison
Maiden St
S. W. Thaiyne
Seymour to Stage Big Celebration July 4
Seymour will host a two day event marking the opening of a new sixty two vere pack bathing pool and a children’s playground. Baylor County plans include free barbecue swimming high diving and boxing contests with automobile camping grounds for visitors. Public invited.
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Seymour
Cay Do
Baylor County
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