Vernon Schools Appoint Medical Examiner After Board Vote
The Vernon school board approved appointing Dr. J. E. Dodson Sr. as medical examiner for students, ending over a month of debate. Funds are pledged by local doctors. inspections will begin, though a full exam of every pupil this term is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. D. L. Killough
Eugene Keltz
Solon Sewell
J. G. Hawkins
FE. M. Rogers
T. A. King
T. L. Rouse
Dodson
Vernon
Arrest of Burglary Suspect Adams During Daytime Attempt
A man identified as BE. A. Adams was arrested Tuesday afternoon for attempted burglary at the A. G. McAdams Lumber Co on West Maiden Street. He denied guilt claiming to sell calendars but later admitted no calendar firm. Officers found keys, a screwdriver and a pistol holster discarded along his route. Adams, well dressed and carrying money, is jailed awaiting possible hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Adams
A. G. McAdams Lumber Co
West Maiden St
Adams
Chicago
Swindling Charge Brought Against Gabe Chaney
County attorney files complaint against Gabe Chaney for calling Black women in distant towns and asking for money to aid ill relatives, then taking the funds. Chaney has not yet been tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Chaney
Chaney
Vernon
State Collector Visits Vernon for Occupation Tax Collection
A. P. Bagby of the State Revenue Department was in Vernon on Thursday to oversee the annual occupation tax collection. He reviewed the county collector’s books and praised the local office for its efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bagby
State Revenue Department
Vernon
Second world cotton conference slated for Liverpool and Manchester
Preparations begin for the second world cotton conference to be held in Liverpool and Manchester, England, from June 13 to 22 this year. A majority of American delegates will sail from New York aboard the Adriatic on June 1.
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Liverpool
Manchester
England
New York
Adriatic
Elliott Conducts a Rat Campaign in Elliott
Four hundred ninety two rat tails counted in a raid at Mnott with a fund of 1.50 raised by subscription. Each tail earned two cents, and 25 schoolboys led by W. J. Swinney participated in the drive. Vehicles donated by local residents aided the effort, and Albert Noyes’ barn yielded 177 rats. PC. Klrone supplied five dollars as a reward, with a continuing bounty as funds allow.
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Redents
Mnott
W. J. Swinney
Elliott
Earl Mason
Nora Waggoner
Hardy Downs
Joh Lemons
Albert Noyes
Eliot
PC. Klrone
Elks Dance Planned Tonight With Out-of-Town Orchestra
Elks will hold a dance this evening at their club rooms in the Kinechetor building. An out-of-town orchestra has been engaged for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Kinechetor
Burns Named Head of U S Secret Service Force
Reports from Washington say William J. Burns of New York has been chosen by President Harding to lead the nations Secret Service. Burns has long worked as a private detective and is backed by Attorney General Daugherty who has known and employed him in special duties.
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Washington
William J. Burns
New York
Harding
Secret Service
Burns
Daugherty
Keep the City Clean Campaign Reported in Vernon Meeting
Mrs. 4. N. Jolson chairs the eleemosynary committee of the Federated Club as Vernon residents hear a praise filled report. The State inspector delay was noted and permanent cleanup work was discussed. Dr J E Dodson Sr spoke on child welfare and health of children. The federation of three county home demonstration clubs with the city Federated Clubs was proposed by Miss Ednth Lacy and presided by Mrs Nugene Keltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. N. Jolson
Elesmup
Federated Clut
Johnson
Vernon
Chamber of Canmmerce
J. E. Dodson, Sr
Ednth Lacy
Nugene Keltz
Vernon Record Editor Praised By State Health Officer
Dr. Manton M. Carrick state health officer commends The Vernon Record for its Clean Up Week editorial. He notes the paper’s coverage of the state cleanup campaign and urges federated clubs to continue organizing and joining with health boards to promote future health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Record
Manton M. Carrick
Doctor Carrick
the Record
Birth of eight pound girl to McFarland couple
An eight pound girl was born March 22 to Mr and Mrs W F McFarland of northwest Vernon. The announcement identifies the newborn and parents and notes the Vernon location.
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Mr. and
Mrs. McFarland
W. F. McFarland
Northwest
Vernon
Wichita Falls dealer sees auto market turn in near term
Sales manager of Wichita Falls Motor Company predicts conditions will improve by June with real service from dealers needed. He notes rising consumer interest, demand for reliable cars, and that the recent auto show boosted local trade. He criticizes the Fed action on auto non essential status and expects pickup across businesses, including merchandise beyond autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls Motor Company
Read ’Em All: Lost Chickens Cost $24 Over Advertising
A poultry keeper four miles south of town misread a popular slogan and sold his chickens elsewhere. The error caused him a loss of 24 dollars, illustrating how a simple advertisement misread can hurt revenue.
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Uncle Sam
Hook
Jet
Kives
Kiver
Central Christian Sunday School boys plan fishing trip
The junior boys of Central Christian Sunday School will go on a fishing trip with Gus Ramage, their teacher, on Saturday morning. They will return in time for the Egg Hunt connected with the story hour at o'clock in the afternoon.
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Central Christian Sunday Schour
Gus Ramage
Memorial Service Planned by Albert B Robinson Post
The Albert B Robinson Post of the gion will hold a memorial service at Central Christian Church on Sunday April 3. Gus Ramage chaplain of the organization will conduct the service.
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Albert B Robinson
Gion
Gus Ramage
New Bungalow Under Construction on Wilbarger Street
A five room and bath bungalow by R. H. Coffee rises on East Wilbarger Street in the Coffee subdivision. The nearly finished frame structure is part of a modern single house building program.
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Wilbarger Street
R. H. Coffee
Well Known Young Couple Marry Here
Miss Madolene Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Lane and 2 FL Robinson doctor of this city were married Thursday noon at Tok at the home of the bride on South Houston Street. The ceremony was conducted by Ken W T Rouse with only relatives and close friends present. The bridal party included Frank Byrd as best man and Miss Alice Lane as maid of honor. The couple left for Dallas after the ceremony. The bride wore a navy crepe suit with gray accessories and a corsage of white carnations and violets. Born in Vernon the bride was educated locally and employed as a stenographer at Kell Mill. Mr Robinson is an employee of Herring National Bank. He is a former Army sergeant who served in the Thirty-Fifth Division overseas. Out of town guests included Mrs C H Basham and daughters from Wichita Falls and Mrs B A Smith from Electra. They will reside with Mr and Mrs R H Robinson after returning.
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Madolene Lane
W. R. Lane
FL Robinson
Houston St
Ken W. T. Rouse
Frank Byrd
Alice Lane
Mrs. Robinson
Dallas
Vernon
Tot Y
Kell Mill
Baptist Church
Robinson
Herring National Bank
Kansas City
C.H. Basham
Tnez
Thelia
Mary Brown
Wichita Balls
B.A. Smith
Mrr. Robinson
Electra
Tt. H. Robinsom
Sar
A and M Plan August Farm Boy Special Tour
Texas A and M authorities arrange a Farm Boy Special tour for next August spanning the middle west north and northwest. Delegates will be chosen by county agent examinations with Wilbarger County totals pending. Last year local groups funded delegates and Robert January and Newman Hughes represented the county.
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Texas Farm Boys
Middle West
North
Great Northwest
Northwest
Texas A
Weeps
West Texas
Wilbarger County
Robert January
Newman Hughes
Knights Templar to Hold Services in Grand Theater
Vernon Commandery number eight Knights Templar plans a master service at the Grand Theater in Electra. Reverend Crutchfield will preach with about 200 Knights expected, delegations from Crowell Quanah Odell Chilneethe Mleetra Veron and nearby towns attending. An Psalm choir will sing and scriptures recited before the sermon, with full uniformed knights and invited ladies transported to the event.
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Verney
Crowell Qiuanah
Odell Chilneethe
Mleetra
Veron
B. Kk. Pinkston
Vernon
Crutchfield
Electra
Knights
Vernon Knights
Temple
May Again Ambassador to France for Harding
Myron V. Herrick former U S Ambassador to France and former Ohio governor is reportedly slated for the post of Ambassador to France. Rumors in Washington say he would be acceptable to the French Government. Herrick resigned as Ambassador to France in 1914.
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Myron VT. Herrick
U. S
France
Ohio
Washington
Thrift Banks Planned in Vernon Public Schools
Government thrift banks to be run by students may open in Vernon area schools with a president and officers elected by pupils. The plan aims to teach thrift through government securities saving stamps and student management, starting in the seventh grade and expanding through high school. Public officials and educators endorse the program as a path to financial prudence.
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Vernon
Sehoets B
Sisk
J AL McLean
United States Treasury Department
Melown
Federal Reserve Bank
Wichaa Falls
McTean
Honor Residents With Office in Assembly
Wilharger county residents M Yornpa Lucky county clerk and Mrs Bertha Ross of Deans were honored by the Rebeccah Assembly in Waco with roles on the finance committee and as inner guardian respectively. Both may attend the next annual meeting in March in San Antonio. Delegates reported no radical measures at the gathering.
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Wilharger
Yornpa Lucky
Bertha Ross
Rebeccah Assembly
Waco
Grand Lodge
Lucky
Rows
Vest
Rebeccahs
San Antonio
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Man Taken
Ute
Florence Harding
Grand Central Palace
Jessie Gilisad
Phil Evenine
U. S. Secret Service Force
Feclaration
Merteng
Overland Motors Communitie
Wichita Falls
Servier
Wichita Walls
Cmbstone
Federal Reserve Board
Daegherly
Wilbarger St
Colin F.ivingston
American Boy Scout Organization
White House
Pou
Baring
Honorary Preston
American Boy Scout Organ
Whide
White Thorns
Hunt
Innis
Mr. Livingston
le Scottts
Miss Madolene Lane
Poel Rominson, JR
Knights-Templar
Vernon Commandery
Stray
Welock
Itectra
Ter
Cyutchfield
Elvetra
Treasury Department
McLean
Me. Sisk
Mink
TL. Dehoney
City Schoals
Dehonney
Austin
Mer. Melean
Oklivnion
Ina Mae Moore
the Smith
Doyle Staleno
Marvin Greathouse
Lielie King
Gnalow Hanna
Hassie Stringer
Okivinion School
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