Tolbert High Is First In County School Debate
Tolbert High boys won the Wilbarger county interscholastic debate contest at Tolbert High School with the topic Re solved that the open shop best serves the public interest. Dawse Brooks and J C Swinburn led the Tolbert team and will advance to the district meet in Quanah April 8-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert High
Tolbert High School
Wilbarger County
Dawse Brooks
J. C. Swinburn
Tolbert
Quanah
Farge
Harrold
Jed Morrow
BE. B. Owen
M. C. Cu
Federal Engineer in Vernon Discusses Texas Highway Project
D B E Henry federal senior highway engineer for Texas visited Vernon on Monday to assess a county road project. He stated Texas shows strong interest in keeping pace with nationwide highway improvements and noted soil conditions, especially in the blows and districts, impact concrete work. He said sand provides a good base for concrete and plans to return to Vernon soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.be. Henry
Texas
Vernon
Henry
Commonwealth
Texas, Especially In the Blow S
Morgan and Mable Fletcher Wed by Judge Griffiths
G Morgan and Miss Mable Fletcher married Saturday night at Judge T J Griffiths residence. Couple will reside in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Morgan
Mable Fletcher
T. J. Griffiths
Vernon
Methodist Church Organ Arrives for Vernon Church
A new Estey organ weighing 15 000 pounds and costing 8 000 dollars is hauled to First Methodist Church for quick installation once the state agent arrives. The organ, shipped from Brattleboro Vermont after a year, would cost about 10 000 dollars today due to material price increases. A church committee met to plan funding, with pew subscriptions being sought.
Nursing Director Ethel Parsons Resigns in Texas
Austin March 28 Mrs Ethel Parsons head of the Bureau of Child Hygiene and Public Health Nursing and Texas Red Cross director tendered her resignation effective at once to Dr Minn ton M Carrick state health officer and to the Red Cross She cites policy changes as the reason for severing ties with the department Parsons who organized the bureau on September 1 1919 led a staff that grew from one public health nurse in one county to seven nurses in 64 counties and five supervisory nurses across the state
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Austin
Tex
Ethel Parsons
Bureau of Child Hygiene and Publix Health
State Board of Health
American Red Cross For
Texas
Minnton M. Carrick
The
Red Cross
Parsons
State Health Department
Bureau of Child Tygicurs
Ehika
Vernon Inquiry From Lubbock Chamber Of Commerce
The Lubbock Chamber asks the local chamber for information about Vernon including prices of light and fuel facilities conditions in the town and general information of different character. The effort aims to answer citizens complaints about high commodity prices in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Eight Pound Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Leverett
An eight pound boy was born Sunday March 27 to Mr and Mrs H B Leverett of South Vernon.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Leverett
H. B. Leverett
South Vernon
One Hundred New Members for Local Post
The Vernon organization reports 100 new members added to the local post as the drive to recruit ex-service men intensifies. An army and navy team contest in the drive is nearing completion with a Friday night meeting at 7 30 in the district court room to review results and plan a ball club formation using available local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Junior Chambers to Meet in Dallas in June
The national convention of the Junior Chambers of Commerce of the United States will be held in Dallas June 1 17 and 3s. The event aims to foster trade relations nationwide with speakers including Frank Vanderlip Joseph A Durfee and Vice President Coolidge. Delegates from Vernet are expected to attend.
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Dallas
Chambers of Commerce of the
United States
Vernon
Frank Vanderlip
Finiaacier
New York
Joseph A. Durfee
Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
Cooljoge
Vernet
Blues Win in Mile of Pennies Contest at Central Church
Primary pupils of the Central Christian Sunday School completed a six week event on Easter raising £106 for equipment. Red and blue pastboard feet each held sixteen pennies and determined the winner by a margin of four feet or sixty cents.
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Central Christian Sunday School
Baptismal Service Planned at Central Christian Church
A baptismal service will be held at 7 45 oclock Wednesday night in the Central Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
County reports minimal damage from cold snap to fruit
County Agent surveys orchards across locations finding plant life damaged only lightly. Peaches and fruit mostly safe though some trees show nipped growth. weather recorded as low as 20 degrees with 30 degrees in Mill towns. Alfalfa and wheat have uncertain impact. full assessment pending after few days.
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Erally
Medowes
Sherrill
Mercury
Bennett
West Vernon
Benetth
Lian
Creuse
Phneyview
Gore
Chief Justice White May Resign in Shakeup Rumor
A Washington report claims Chief Justice White of the U S Supreme Court will resign due to failing eyesight. It says Secretary of State Hughes would be chosen as successor, with Fall becoming Secretary of State if Hughes is appointed.
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Washington
Justic White
United States Supreme Court
Staite Hughes
Hughes
White
Moist
Carnegie Public Library Adds Notable New Books
The Carnegie Public Library announces a large arrival of children and general reading titles. New works include What Shall We Tend to the Children and The Test Stories to Tell to Children by Sara Cone Bryant, Two Little Confederates by Thomas Nelson Page, Phrenology, The Desert of Wheat, Danger and other stories by Foman T. Devte, Conan Doyle tales, The Heart's Kingdom by Maria Tompkins Daviews, plus a May 30 observance note and Memorial Day window decorating by Vernon Chamber of Commerce with American Legion flower sales to aid French children.
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Sara Ome Bayan
Sara Cone Bryant
Ty Thomas Nelsouw Page
Nellis
Foman Tdevte
Conan Doyle
Maria Tompkins Daviews
Mires Daviess
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
American and Preuch Children’s League
Leage
American Legion
League
Local Chambers Blessed by National Trade Group
The New York Chamber of Commerce compiled a report praising most chambers of commerce across cities with populations under 60 600, noting few exceptions. It cites Harrisburg as an example and mentions reliance on Vernon copies and other newspapers for information on constitutional by laws and revisions.
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New York
Commeree
Vernon
Comiaree
Conmmerciat
Heroed
Chamber of Commerce
Harristrea
Pase
Los Commertedal
Diaartaburg Chambers
Dowel Chamber
Vernon Art
Peas
Rail Express Delivers Afternoon Shipments Hereafter
The American Railway Express Company announces delivery on the day received for afternoon trains to speed merchandise. It promises sixteen hour savings on items from Dallas and allows orders by wire or telephone from Fort Worth in the morning for afternoon receipt. Local stores may need an on-site attendant due to late trains and closing hours.
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Dowl American Railwy Bxpress Company
Daliak
Fort Worth
Wake Fishing Trip Ends With Teen Catch and Church Event
LOM panned by Is Ramage, pastor, and teacher Abant led eighteen boys from Central Ukratian Church Sun dey Sehovi class on a Saturday fishing trip. They fished two good numbers, cooked dinner on a hillside, and returned for the Faster Egg Hint on the church lawn at 3 p.m. The class will host a party Friday night at the teacher's home when each boy may invite a prospective member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lom
Is Ramage
Ukratian
Abant
Sundey Sehovi
Local Merchants See Widespread Price Decline Across Goods
A Vernon survey shows notable drops in the cost of staples. Housewives report lower prices for meat, rice, lard, canned goods, bread, syrup, coffee, and milk, while breakfast cereals and fruit show little change. The data suggests broad relief for the average family despite some items holding steady.
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Midget Boone
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Dorthy Chaney
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