Vernon Rotary Club Organized with Temporary Officers
Temporary Vernon Rotary Club organized at Vernon hotel luncheon. O A Brunson named temporary chairman Jed Morrow temporary secretary. Committee to draft constitution and by laws formed. Wichita Falls Rotarians to assist next week. Club to start with about seventeen members and restricts additions to one per month and one per class. Attendance rule: four consecutive missed meetings drops member. Historical note traces Rotary origins to 1905 Chicago.
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Vernon Hotel
O. A. Brunson
Cy Long
J. Myatt Napier
Arthur Vernon
Jed Morrow
Y. H. Babasin
Rev. S. W. Hayne
Barney Williams
Emory Rhoads
T. H. Shive
Buford
O. Brown
B. O. Brown
0. A. Brunson
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Rotary
Rotary Club
Unity Building
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Yecumes
Pyramids Drilled At Angle Sidetracking For Oil Pay
The Pyramid Royalty Co plans sidetracking a damaged section of the well south of town to reach the pay sand up to 40 feet away. Drilling at 1,800 feet with 6 5 8 inch pipe and a new angle 3 3 16 casing, expected to hit the sand in about a week. Officials report tough formations and minor machinery issues but remain optimistic about finding the sand at 1400 feet. Meanwhile, every common school district in Wilburger county will elect trustees April 2, with seven trustees to be chosen in Independent school district 27 Okbernion and three county trustees to take office. Current trustees Cecil Storey, St. Porterfield, and Mil W. Bonairn are in their final terms. I. G. Simmonds and S. O. Wilson continue in office for another year. County Superintendent J N Fulcher praises current trustees’ records.
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BK. P. Hicks
Cecil Storey
ST. Porterfield
Mil W. M. Bonairn
L. G. Simmonds
O. Wilson
Banker Buys Quanah Newspaper Plant
Rex Sullivan of Quanah has purchased the Quanah Observer plant and assumes control. He previously served as cashier of the First Guaranty State Bank of Quanah and brings bank training to the newsroom. He stresses the value of business methods for local papers and notes Rotary ideals of fair dealing and service above self.
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Rex Sullivan
Quanah
Rotary
Rotary Platform
Rotary Clubs
Rotary Club
Landrum Names Editorial Writer for Dallas News
Lyon W. Lagulram has become editorial writer for the Dallas News. He previously edited the Quanah Observer since September and served as associate editor of the Vernon Record after lining up at Nichols Brown & Company. He is UT law school graduate and ex lieutenant from Camp Travis. Mrs Landrum is Anna Belle May daughter of Mr and Mrs DD W May of Far West.
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Lyon W. Lagulram
Dallas News
Landrum
Quantab
Leon Springs
Camp Travis
Bryan Eagle
Anna Belle May
W May
Will Attend Florida Convention Of Southern Secretaries
A local Chamber of Commerce representative will attend the southern secretaries meeting in Jacksonville. May 11 12 and 14 are listed for events. The gathering will discuss problems facing commercial interests and a school will be organized for instruction. Entertainment includes bathing boating and sightseeing during spare hours.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville
School Board Meeting Postponed Due to Member Absence
The school board meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon was postponed because several city members were absent. It will likely be held this afternoon.
Wilbarger County Road Law Amended by Senate Bill
The state senate passed a bill amending Wilbarger county road laws to create a more efficient road system and repeal conflicting provisions. The act designates each county commissioner as road commissioner of their precinct and sets monthly pay, while outlining funding, workload, and enforcement details.
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Wilbarger County
State Senate
Ner County
Wilharger County
Claypter Sp
Texas
Wilbarger
Tourists Plan to Spend Night Here During Convention
Tourists traveling to the Colorado to the 4th Highway Association annual meeting in Mort Worth on April 27 and 28 will spend the night in Vernon. Local men anticipate a strong delegation and possible entertainment for visitors as towns along the route prepare to host delegates. An official from the association is expected in Vernon soon to discuss offerings. The Vernon stop recalls a similar gathering held four years ago here that attendees still recall fondly.
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Vernon
Aecording
Dowyer
Fort Worth
Lowihsen
Vertion
Hi. B. Gibson
Wilbarger County
Verscir
Foard County Agent Visits Vernon On Cotton Cooperative Plan
PD Chaney farm demonstrator for Foard county spoke in Vernon about a cooperative cotton sale. He said Crowell association has saved about 7.50 on every 2000 bales sold, marking the plan a decided success.
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PD. Chaney
Foard County
Vernon
Crowell
Mr. Chaney
Oklaunion Farmer Plans Major Cotton Reduction
Charles Schwede of Route 1 Oklaunion intends to cut cotton acreage by at least 40 percent this year. He urges farmers to use spare land for the best suited crop, and says he will increase grain acreage and plant more feed than last year. Vernon Wednesday.
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Charles Schwede
Route 1
Oklaunion
Schwede
Vernon
Stovall Hosts Stag Night for Sunday School Class
Mrs. J D Stovall will entertain the young men of Miss Lora Longs Sunday school class Friday evening in a stag party. Invitations were sent yesterday and the event is to have a St Patrick’s day flavor as the Brown family closes their gathering.
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J. D. Stovall
Lora Long
B GO
Brown
Suspended Rule Takes Effect Upon Passage
The rule is suspended and takes effect from and after its passage. It shall be in full force and effect as enacted.
Free Camping Park Established by Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Chamber of Commerce launches a twenty acre free camping park for automobile travelers with a concrete pool, cooking facilities, running water, shade trees and sanitation. The site on the Colorado-to-the-Gulf Highway near Vernon aims to attract tourists and boost local business.
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Vernon Chamber OF Commerce
Vernon
More
Louriston
Pease
Bates
Texas Chamber of
Come Meres
Bert Worth
Almarillo
Coloradeo-ta
Gulf Highway Association
Hety Rnsinoes
Seymour
Wieltta River
Legion Accepts Finance Plans At Vernon Meeting
Two Dans for raising frauds for the local post of the American Legion were adopted last night at the weekly meeting in the district courthouse. The Vernon Record will receive forty percent of the total ad receipts for the March 22 issue. Legion members will assist in obtaining advertisements and news for that day. The ex service men plan an intensive campaign of all businessmen in the city. Designates American Legion Week from March 21. Committees to handle shows and finances for prisoner releases and to fill vacancies were formed. Arthur Hingst elected secretary treasurer while Everett Haney seeks war records from every ex serviceman.
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American Legion
District Court Room
Vernon Record
Macchoat
Legion
J. A. Disen Dry Goods Co
Tody Grover Bergsdoll
Vernon
Arthur Hingst
Linvis May
Everett Haney
Father of Local Man Heads Farm Bureau
M Haney father of Fr ML Haney of this city has been elected president of Pourd county farm bureau by a recent caucass at Crowell. He is also president of the local farm bureau at Thalia and has long been active in farmers organizations. He is a successful agriculturist.
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M. Haney
ML Haney
Pourd County Farm Bureau
Crowell
Haney
Oat Thalia
Maney
Ten Day Revival Led by Vere miad the Prophet
A evangelist calling himself Vere miad the Prophet opens a ten day revival at a tabernacle near Prince tracks, starting at 8 p.m. The preacher vows to urge temperance and moral reform with fiery sermons and promised gifts to believers who stay steadfast.
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Vere Miad
Tabernacle
Prince Tracks
Bob
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