Lions Luncheon Discusses Better Odell Road Project
The Lions Club met at the Bailey Hotel to hear Sidney J. Archer outline the Better Odell road plan. Archer noted needs for widening and grading to cross the send hills between Vernon and Odell, urging county action. A committee including Dr. M. J. Moore C. Fred Russell and Harry Mason was formed to coordinate with the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce on improvements and widenings.
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Odell
Sidney J. Archer
Ma. Archer
Vernon
Odell Ble
Tie
Commissioners Court
M. J. Moore
C. Fred Russell
Yarry Mason
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Aged Vernon Eady Buried Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Miss Cornelia Newton in Vernon. Reverend H. E. Moore of the Presbyterian church led the rites. Miss Newton, nearly 82, lived in Vernon 22 years with her brother L. P. Newton and relatives. The library closed for the hour of the funeral. pallbearers were Presbyterian elders. The burial was in East View cemetery.
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Cornelia Newton
Vernon
HE. J. Moore
Theesbyterian Church
Jor
Moore
Sayier
Jillies
Miss Newton
Fideride
Arkansas
L. PD. Newton
Walter Newton
Nice
Lillian Newton
Presbyterian Church
Titernent Waa
East View
Frederick Men to Be Here Tonight for Lee Highway Talk
A Frederick committee will meet Vernon business men at the library tonight at 7 30 oclock to discuss a bridge across the Red River and possible joint action by both states following the Lee Highway designation.
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Frederick
Vernon
Library
Red River
Vernon Visit by Former Amarillo Tribune Editor Nichols
R Hi Nichols, former editor of the Amarillo Tribune, is in Vernon this week on business visiting local contacts and scouting possible opportunities.
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R. Hi. Nichols
The
Amarillo Tribune
Vernon
Dismiss Edmonson Case and Road Endorsement
A district court dismissed the $10,000 damage suit filed by CLL. Jhore against Sheriff Frank Edmonson and bondsmen yesterday. Judge Leak said the suit had no merit and dismissed it. Rotary endorses the Odell road improvement from Vernon to the bridge via Odell. An Odell road committee plans a meeting with Verne county officials and Rotary members to discuss the project.
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CLL. Jhore
Frank Edmoneon
Jadae Dames Vo Laowk
Fsck
Bmdt
Aterney
Jinlee
Wirtick
Veron
Merton
Memphis
Tring
Moore
Olticera
Bell to Remain in Vernon in Farm Gin Affairs
Vernon L. F. Bell and his brother T. S. Bell retain involvement with Farmers Gin Co after acquiring the City News staff from W. P. Ponder. Bell is a veteran figure in county agriculture and has longtime ties to the local gin industry.
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Vernon
L. FP. Bell
T. S. Bell
W. P. Ponder
Parmers Gin
Mr. Bell
Farmers Gin Co
Park Improvements Begin at Ardlinghan Grounds
Men with scrapers are at work this week beautifying the adjacent park area bought last spring. Trees shrubs and flowers are planted and improvements continue. A playground for children and a community stage will be built on the grounds.
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Arlinghan Park
Mrs White of Paducah Visits Son in Vernon Past Day
Mrs. White of Paducah arrives and visits her son Joe White on Tuesday. She recently celebrated her ninetieth birthday and is described as tale and hearty. After neeting Ray White in Quanah she travels by automobile to Vernon for a stay.
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A. White
Padueah
Joe White
White
Quanah
Ray White
Vernon
Burglars Break Into Lumber Office in Local Heist
Long Bell Lumber Company office was burglarized on Tuesday night with a forced west door entry and a pried private desk drawer. The safe remained unlocked and contained no money while the woodwork was damaged. two youths seen in the office Tuesday were questioned. First notice of the break came Wednesday morning at 7:15 from T. McGill.
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Long Bell Lummber Company
R. E. Wafer
McGill
Wafer
Arrival of Kitty proves crowd pleaser at Vernon play
The Arrival of Kitty directed by Mrs ALN Vernon drew a crowded house for two performances in the Helle Science venue. Cast including Miss Charlie May Northcraft as Kitty and Frank Findley as Benjamin Moore earned praise for the clever comedy set at a Catskills summer resort. Willis Smith portrayed the proprietor and the production featured lively dance numbers and music by Casper, Lutz, and Phifer.
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Kile
Umier
Ieters
Aln. Vernon
Vernon
Catskills
Willis Smith
Robert Tall
Tis Tntek
Wing
Tutek
William
Winkler
Seth Taeram
Atmidane
Kitty
Bobby
Charlie May Northcraft
Frank Pindley
Benjamin Moore
Prase
Frank Findley
Bob Taitz
Moore
Vera Seales
Miss Batchelor
Seth Togram
Bo ‘Townsend
Fred Vernon
Kelly Walker
Rosé V. Cole
John Napier
Anna Bailey
John Myatt Napier
Rewben Corntassell
Josephine Flanikin
Alice Stokes
Kitty Rivers
Dorothy Rogers
Holly Cafe Moves to South Side
Holly Cafe has moved from the Puckett building on North Main Street to the Evans building on the south side of the square, replacing the former Mrs. Esther Key milinery shop.
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Holly Cafe
South Side
Holley Cafe
Puckett
Main Street
Evans
Esther Key
Blair named to succeed husband as tax collector
Atoa county commissioner's court meeting appointed Mrs. C. M. Blair to succeed her husband as tax collector following his brief tenure. Blair, a prominent local civic and church worker, is noted for public service and high intelligence.
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C. M. Blair
Atoa
Commissioners’ Court
M. Blair
Tiesty
Blair
William Blackwood Seeks Re election For Vernon City Commission
William Blackwood announces candidacy for reelection to the Vernon city commission. He notes a 30 percent reduction in renditions during his first year and 70 percent in the second, and 10 percent in the following year. He warns of a forthcoming water supply project in the area.
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William Blackwood
Camemnee Dimn
West Side
Me. Blackwood
Bhickwood
Vernon
Thier
Three Offices Entered Tuesday by Burglar Trio
Burglar struck Gulf Refining Company Cameron & Co Farmers and Merchants Gin offices Tuesday night. Screens cut and glass broken at Gulf Refining. 20 cents and a pair of m edals taken from Cameron office. No valuables missing at the Gin. Deputy Keesee said no arrests yet as police investigate.
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Gulf Refining Company
Wo. Cameron & C
Farners
Gulf Refing Company
Wi Randolph
Wm Cameron & Co
Gulf
Third Alarm Film to Play Here in March
Emory Joleen promotes The Third Alarm a salute to firemen from across the nation. The feature stars Dan McDowell and Ballet, recounting a veteran firefighter’s trials after aging, with a dramatic tale of courage and loyalty. Two showings planned at Vernon Theatre on March 11 and 22, promising thrilling entertainment and vivid realism. Wilbarger paving progress advances under county oversight, with anticipated west side completion and careful material selection ensuring durable streets.
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Emory Joleen
Frames
Vernon
Mame Don MebDowell
Dan
Balhet
Wilbarger
CL. Melchigh
Windle to Leave Vernon for Gunter Barber Shop
D Windle long associated with R L Freeman in Vernon barber business will move to Gunter in April. He recently purchased a barber shop there after returning from a trip. Windle is well known and highly respected in this city.
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D. Windle
R. L. Freeman
Vernon
Gunter
Windle
Holman Accepts Vernon Job After Tolbert Farm Stay
Oliver Oscar Holman, recently living on a Tolbert area farm, returned to Vernon and accepted a position. He bought a home on West Yampirika Street and moved his family yesterday.
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Oscar Holman
Tolbert
Vernon
W. Oliver
Holman
West Yampirika Street
Presbyterians Launch Week-Long Drive for Church Fund
The Presbyterian church drive for a new building begins this week with committees active. Plans call for a new structure on church property replacing the old edifice, with Dale Las architect rendering designs. Construction will start once funds are raised, and completion is hoped within 12 months. The church serves a consolidated congregation formed four years ago from the Southern and USA Presbyterian bodies. The old building dates back about 85 years.
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Presbyterian Church Building Fund
Choveh
Dalelas
Presbyterian Church
Prebyterian Church South
Presbyterian Church of
U.S. A
Mrs. Stinson Illness Brings Relatives to Greenville
Mrs Tl M Fergeson and R S Me Conthe traveled to Greenville Wednesday night due to the illness of Mrs Sam Stinson. Mrs Stinson formerly Miss Daisy Doan of Vernon is the sister of Mrs Fergeson. Mrs John Dean, aunt of Mr McConthe, has joined at the bedside while visiting another daughter in the West.
Harrold Man Dies Suddenly After Illness
Tin Vaughn, 22, of Harrold died Monday night after a brief illness. He collapsed at Fleetra while seeking medical aid and died at the hospital shortly before midnight. He was the son of Holman Vaughn and grandson of D. F. Vouelo. Survived by his father, brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Harrold Christian church, conducted by Rev. T. W. Morgan. Interment was in Fairfield Cemetery.
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Harrold
Tin Vaughn
Fleetra
Follongsine
Young Vauchn
Yexas Comany
Hleetra
Aenitarium
Holman Vaughn
D. F. Vouelo
Hin’ Fathesr
Me. Vina
Christian Church of
Texas Tech Will Accept No Bonus Policy Statement
A Texas Tech related letter from Rawament to Porter Whate discusses opposition to offering bonuses to towns for locating the college. The document asserts the school will accept no financial inducement and emphasizes merit as the sole criterion.
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Texas Tech
Texas Technological. College
VY. Rawament
Ron Porter A
West
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Chicago
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