Vernon business men seek merger impact on Vernon
Vernon businessmen by the Fort Worth and Denver Colorado Southern and Santa Fe merger are seeking information on how the plan endorsed by the Wichita Falls chamber of commerce will affect Vernon. V Townsend secretary of the Vernon chamber will call a meeting of directors and invited businessmen to discuss the matter and gauge potential impact.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Townsend
Frank Kell
Kell
Towsend
Bowers and Denton to Fight in Childress
Dick Bowers, a local fighter who earlier gave Jack Denton a hard battle at the American Legion hall, travels to Childress for a rematch at the LaGrange Theatre. Local fans split on the outcome with some predicting a Denton win and others expecting a draw.
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Dick Bowers
Jack Denton
Childress
American Legion Hall
Denton
LaGrange Theatre
the Mill
Bowers
Maskat Band to Visit Vernon Saidas in April
Announcement in Wichita Falls states the Maskat band and patrol will visit Vernon Saidas in April for a sacred concert and a parade. Local Shrine club members will host the visiting group.
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Wichita Falls
Maskat
Patrol
Vernon Saidas
Shrine Club
Proposition for gas plant discussion offered
G W Arlitt of J L Arlitt firm proposes to fund a local study to establish a crude oil gas plant at low cost. He cites California successes and a self paying timeline. J W Townsend of the chamber will pass details to city officials. locals favor practical gas access and action is anticipated.
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G. W. Arlitt
J. L
J. W. Townsend
Chamber of Commerce
Arlitt
Highway official praises progress in Texas county vote
Dalhart’s E Walker president of the Colorado Gulf Highway praises the large bond majority in Clay County for a 34 mile concrete slab road across the county. He predicts extensive hard surface work from Brownsville to Denver within five years as tourism to the Gulf Coast grows. Officials note growing road work in North Texas and spreading hard-surfacing across surrounding counties. Bennett denies ballot-name removal attempts as legal and tax issues surface in Vernon.
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Cc. E. Walker
Dalhart
Clay County
Port Worth
Denver
Brownsville
South Texas
Jno
Hawkins to Speak at Wichita Falls Masonic Banquet
J. G. Hawkins president of the Waggoner National Bank is on the program for the Maundy Feast of Scottish Rite Masons in Wichita Falls. He will give the toast as More than 250 Scottish Rite Masons are expected to attend the banquet.
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J. G. Hawkins
Waggoner National Bank
Wichita Falls
Hi Crest Country Elit
Annun Stockholders
Wo Berry
District Attorney Nicholson resigns from office
District Attorney A P Nicholson announces his resignation to take a high level position in the Great Southern Life Insurance endowment department. He has served as district attorney since January 1 and praises the district and voters while noting the new post offers responsibilities he cannot refuse. The resignation triggers gubernatorial appointment to fill the vacancy.
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Nicholson
Great Southern Life
Hi Nicholson
Killough Reports on District Rotary Meeting
President Roy Killough of the local Rotary club returns from the Beaumont district conference where he served as a delegate. He reports the Beaumont Rotarians spared no expense in entertaining visiting delegates during the gathering.
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Roy Killough
Thernop Rotary Club
Beaumont
Killough
Inequality in Texas county tax distribution exposed
An annual report by Commissioner John G Willey shows Texas counties in central and black belt regions receive more state funds than they contribute, while many West Texas and urban counties pay more than they receive. The report cites the 1922 state tax rate and the distribution to school systems, listing counties like Bexar Dallas McLennan Tarrant Harris and noting disparities across the state.
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Texas
Cab Orth
Central Texas
Black Fund
John G. Willey
West Pax
Bexar
San Antonio
Dallas
McLennan
Waco
Tarrant
Fort Worth
Harris
Houston. Co
West
Exis
Baptists Lead In The Sunday School Pupils
The Baptists led Sunday school attendance last Sunday after trailing for several weeks. Rev Dr Kopp secretary of the invitation notes the revival and broad interest. Vernonites were entertained by a neighboring city with talk of reciprocal engagements among locals.
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Baptists
the Baptista
Kopp
Hens Ye
Dion
Bruce Gibson
State Bank
Quenah
Farmers Valley Invites Public Meeting On Defense Plans
Farmers Valley residents extend an invitation to meet at the Farmers Valley store next Thursday. They discuss organizing plans for an offensive against crop destroyers blamed for invading the county. T. Frost, a leading local figure, cites recent drives causing heavy casualties and says the upcoming event aims to be the largest yet.
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Elean
Farmers Valley
Jacok
Suide
Thelves
T. €. Frost
Mr. Frost
County Athletic Meet Set For Saturday At Polo Grounds
County schools hustle for the Intercounty track meet to be held at Vernon Polo Grounds. Many schools enter one or more events and tennis contests for boys and girls in singles and doubles are planned. Several hundred contestants and spectators expected.
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R. S. Covey
Harrold
Vernon
Wagesner National Bank
Herring National Bank
Waggoner Bank Eng
Herring Bank Cnp
Enps
Verneu High School
Vernon Tunurderv
Vernon Lions Enter EMPO National Attend Contest
Vernon Lions stage attendance contest entry at a Bailey hotel meeting on Friday April and May. They plan to win the prize in this statewide event. Notable attendees included De Plecensen Brower Hendrix and others. KE McCarter elected to club leadership.
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Vernon Lions
Bailey Hotel
Elbe
Tinehoortt
Tev
de. Plecensen
Hr. Brower
Ehureh
Harrel! Blard
Ehurch
J. C. Tease
Mixa Bernathondes
P. W. Hendrix
Hendrix
Brower
Miss Rhoades
Bilard
KE. L. McCarter
Twins Arrive in Home of Harrold Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Lemons of Harrold announce the birth of a boy and a girl to their home on March 24 The twins are named Troy Dale Lem and Floy Gale Lemon.
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Harrold
Roy Lemons
Frienta
Wing
Stork
Troy Dale Lem
Floy Gale Lemon
Mrs Wincey Improves After Grievous Pneumonia Spell
Mrs Wincey has been critically ill with pneumonia for ten days and though gravely ill this morning, doctors say she has a chance of recovery as her condition shows some improvement.
Married in Quanab license granted for Williams and Robie
John Williams and Geneva Robie were granted a marriage license and scheduled to wed Saturday at the county clerk's office. The couple then traveled to Quanab to be married.
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John Williams
Geneva Robie
Quanab
Autoway Tragedy Claims J C Anderson in Vernon
J C Anderson, 35, dies from injuries after a Saturday morning auto accident near Main Street Vernon. He was buried Sunday at Fast View Cemetery beside his wife and daughter. Survived by wife, daughter, two brothers UC Anderson of Gainesville and BR Anderson of Mayhetle, and his mother. He worked for Vernon Electric and Tee, the crash occurred when his hat blew off and he jumped from the vehicle, striking head on pavement. He died after hours in the hospital.
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Anderson
Mverneng
Fast View
J. Mims
Twe Symsoma Aid
Twe
UC. Anderson
Gainesville
BR. TE Anderson
Mayhetle
Vernon Electric
Tee Comp
Dev
Don
Main Street
Murrtin
Roberts Farm Barns and Contents Destroyed by Fire
A barn and its contents were consumed by a Sunday night blaze at J DD Roberts near Vernon ten miles north on the Civen and Troward farm. Cotton seed, corn, harness, and other goods were lost, with a Ford engine saved. The family was away tending a relative and tragedy followed as the home burned before help arrived. The Vernon community rushed to the scene but could not save the structure.
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J. DD. Roberts
Civen
Troward
Vernon
Mr. Roberts
A. P. Howard
Pease River
Roberts
Mleetra
Granddaughter of Beck Recovers Eye Injury After Specialist Opinion
The Fort Worth specialist predicts the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beck will not lose her sight after a ghisab fragment pierced her eye. The child was struck when her brother threw the ghisa, the eyeball was penetrated but treatment in Fort Worth is reported to have aided recovery.
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Mare
W. A. Beck
Fort Worth
MASS MEETING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Dr Ira Landrith of Chicago will speak at a Vernon mass meeting in the First Methodist Church on April 2 at seven thirty pm. He will discuss enforcing the Eighth Amendment era laws and the dangers of increasing crime if the public buys illegal liquor.
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Ira Landrith
Chicago
United States
First Methodist Church
Vernon
Toy Haynes
Haynes
Labreth
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