Tolbert High Wins County School Debate Title
Tolbert High boys take first in the Wilbarger county interscholastic debate with the open shop topic. Dawse Brooks and J C Swinburn are the Tolbert team. The Tolbert and Fargo girls’ teams advance to the district meet in Quanah on April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrold
Jed Morrow
B. B. Owen
M. Culbertson
Ebate
L. A. Hollar
Fider Foy
Wallace
J. Smith
Zelma Harkins
Midy
Irene Harrison
Haulk Hill
Lytton Harkins
Paul Boom K
Midway ' S
Clint Castleberry
Inds
Midgetne
Onita Tooley
Tolbert School
Dorthy Chaney
Crnop School
Lula Pearl Yes
Milied Neal
Tolbert
James Mitchell Union School
Bob Gughn
Oliver
Fargo
John Grey
Dora Flack
Elder
E. Wallace
Union
Austin
Federal Engineer Sees Texas Road Progress in Vernon
Henry, Federal Senior High Engineer of Public Highways, visited Vernon Monday to review county road plans. He noted Texas soils, especially in lowlands, make road maintenance costly but praised sand as a favorable material and said he would return to Vernon soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Henry
Vernon
Henry
Texas
Commonwealth
Morgan and Mable Fletch Wed by Judge Griffiths
O G Morgan and Miss Mable Fletch married Saturday night at the home of Judge T J Griffiths. They will make their home in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Morgan
Mable Fletch
T. J. Griffiths
Miss Pearl Harding
J. Harding
Thiesnt Harding
Preside
White House
Washwil
Mra
Methodist Church Organ Arrives for Vernon Installation
A new Estey organ billed as the finest of its kind is being hauled to Vernon’s First Methodist Church and will be installed once the state agent arrives. The organ weighs 15 000 pounds, cost 8000 dollars, and could fetch 10000 dollars today due to rising material costs. A church committee met to plan funding including pew subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey
First Methodist
State Nursing Director Resigns From Texas Health Roles
Austin March 28 Mrs Ethel Parsons head of the Bureau of Child Hygiene and Public Health Nursing State Board of Health and Red Cross Texas resigns effective at once Cites departmental restructuring as reason Started September 1 1919 with one nurse in one county and left 67 nurses in 64 counties with five supervisory nurses across the state
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Austin
Tex
Ethel Parsons
Bureau of Child Hygiene and Public Health
State Board of Health
American Red Cross For
Texas
Manton M. Carrick
The
Red Cross
Chamber asks for Vernon information on prices and facilities
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce writes the local Chamber seeking details about Vernon. It requests data on prices in various communities including light and fuel facilities and town conditions to answer citizen complaints about high local costs.
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Lubbock
Eight Pound Boy Born to Leveretts in South Vernon
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born on Sunday March 27 to Mr and Mrs J B Leverett of South Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Stillman
Stillman
Alexander Stillman
100 New Members for Local Post
One hundred new members have been secured so far in the American Legion drive for the local post. The army team leads with air service close behind, while the navy team trails. Flags on the courthouse show progress as the drive ends Thursday night. A full report will be given at 7 30 pm in the district court room. The post plans to organize a local ball club and has already received requests from surrounding towns for games.
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American Legion
Junior Chambers Meet in Dallas June Convention
The national convention of the Junior Chambers of Commerce of the United States will be held in Dallas June 16 17 and 18 to establish trade relations across the country. Speakers include Frank Vanderlip Joseph H Durfee and Vice President Coolidge. a Vernon delegate will likely attend.
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Chambers of Commerce of
United States
Dallas
Vernon
Frank Vanderlip
New York
Joseph H. Durfee
Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
Coolidge
Blues Win In Eight Foot Penny Contest at Sunday School
The Central Christian Sunday School held an eight foot penny contest ending on Easter. Pupils raised about 100 dollars to fund equipment for their department. Blue and Med pastboard feet each held sixteen pennies and served as money-raising containers.
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Central Christian Sunday School
Baptismal Service Planned at Central Christian Church
A baptismal service will be held at 7 45 o clock Wednesday night in the Central Christian Church.
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Central Christian Church
County Agent Assesses Orchard Damage After Cold Spell
The county agent reports minimal damage from the recent cold with fruit trees largely safe. Peaches show risk but many orchards remain uninjured while alfalfa and potatoes suffer minor nips. weather observer notes temperatures near 20 to 21 degrees.
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Aviv
RB. Shervill
Mercury
J. P. Bennett
West Verson
Benett
Chief Justice Po Resigns Rumored in Washington Report
Rumors in Washington claim Chief Justice Snited States Supreme Court may resign due to eyesight. If Secretary Hughes succeeds Chief Justice White, Fall could move to Secretary of State, with Interior under Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Report
Eiseles
Washington
States Supreme
White
Hughes
Fall
Price Decline Evident Among Vernon Merchants
A Vernon survey shows substantial price drops across essential home goods. Sugar, potatoes, rice, meat, canned goods, coffee, beans, eggs, milk and butter now cost markedly less than a year ago, easing household budgets amid broader economic shifts.
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Kaahiitie
Steix
Cannes
Mou
Dron
New Books at Carnegie Public Library Featured for Children
The Carnegie Public Library received several children’s titles including What Shall We Read to the Children by Clara Pbanet and The Best Stories to Tell to Children by Sara Cone Bryant. Also highlighted are Two Little Confederates by Thomas Nelson Page and The Desert of Wheat by Zane Grey. Memorial Day observance urged by Vernon Chamber of Commerce with window decorating and American Legion flower sale for French children.
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Pierre
Sara Cone Bryant
Ty Thomas Nelson Page
Page
Virginia
South
Auny
Ynan
Conan Doyle
Maria ‘Tompkins Daviess
Miss Daviess
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
American and
French Children’s League
Leage
American Legion
League
Local Chamber Compliment Reflects Intercity Commerce Ties
A New York Chamber list of U.S. chambers with populations over 10 000 compliments the Vernon Chamber of Commerce and notes few excluded cities due to small size but strong local activity. Harrisburg Pa reports gratitude for constitutional revisions gleaned from the Vernon copy and other sources informs cross state cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Maimurger
Focal Chamber
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Haris Lore
Harrisburg
Veron
Jocal Chamber
Vernon
Texas
Express Shipments Fast Delivery By Railway Company
The local American Railway Express Company will deliver on the days shipments arrive on afternoon trains. The change aims to speed receipt of merchandise and save about sixteen hours for goods from Dallas. Fort Worth customers can order by wire or phone in the morning and receive by afternoon. Local stores may need a clerk until 6 PM to manage late trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Express Company
Auick
Dallas
Fort Worth
Fishing Trip With Church Group Near Town
About eighteen junior boys accompanied by Gang Ramage pastor and Sunday School teacher went fishing on Saturday. They spent the morning catching fish then cooked dinner on a hillside and returned for the Easter Fey Hunt on the church lawn at 3 pm. The class will host a party at the teacher’s home Friday night inviting a prospective member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gang Ramage
Central Christian Church
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Tolbert High
Ederal
Guyard
Alexander Istillman
Brattleboro
Mont
Air Service
Navy
Sign
Blues
S. S
Withargd
Plann
Plainview
Zere
le Foundation
Wortmers
Carnegie Public Library
Clara Pbanet
the Chamber of Commerce In
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