Methodist Women Close Four Days Session in Vernon
The Northwest Texas Conference Woman's Missionary Society closed its four day annual session at First Methodist Church Vernon. Officers and district presidents were elected, Memphis chosen for 1923 meeting, Bishop N B Founchamp and others spoke, and a Belle Bennett Memorial Fund of 20000 was pledged for Scarritt Bible Training school expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Memphis
Nat &. Rollins
S. W. Tinyne
Guthie Betts Burton
J. Frank Potts
Hereford
S. ST. Crossley
Chillicothe
J. B. Smith
Stamford
Harkabee
Me. Lean
John & Eldridge
Matador
J. (. Merriet
Colorado
Peters
Tabbock
St. McDonald
Quanah
T. C. Delaney
Canyon
West Texas Normal
Taubbock
H. S. Adame
Shiyton
Plainview
Abilene
G. H. Sandifer
Amarillo
BR. BE. Adams
Clarendon
Louis Clemens
Shamrock
N. B. Founchamp
James K. McCoy
Eastern Division of Home Service Work
Mittie Shelton
China
Southern Methodist University
Alice McLarty
Vernon
Dallas
Society Rey
Belle Bennett Memorial Fund
Scarritt Bible Training School
Kansas City
Nashville
Pens Phe Society
Christine Allen
Flora Forman
Africa
Missionary Society
W. B. Townsend
Port Worth
State University At
Austin
Young Men's Bible Class Picnic At Paradise Creek
The Central Christian Church Young Men's Bible Class enjoyed a picnic on Paradise Creek last night with about 19 members. A camp fire was built and part of the meal cooked over it. Rev. L. P. Kopp and C. Ball attended the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Paradise Creek
Rev. L. P. Kopp
C. &. Ball
Miss Hazel Vaughn to Take Part in College Pageant
Miss Hazel Vaughn daughter of Sid Vaughn attending The Carlese of Industrial Arts at Denton will take a prominent part in a forthcoming college pageant. She was popular at Vernon High School and at the college and was elected president of the freshman class last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Vaughn
Sid Vaughn
Carlese of Industrial Arts
Denton
Vaughn
Vernon High School
Towa Park Couple Marry Here
Melvin Wright and Miss Jimmie Spence both of Towa Park were married by Rev. L. P. Kopp Saturday evening about 6 at the parsonage. The couple arrived in a Ford and drove on to Iowa Park immediately after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Park
Melvin Wright
Jimmie Spence
L. P. Kopp
Lowa Park
Iowa Park
Pershing Refuses Vice Presidential Nomination
General John J. Pershing stated he would not accept any Vice Presidency offer. Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio claimed he has not seen a man take a drink in three years. Senator Reed Smoot of Utah pushed the tax reduction plan in the Senate, while Gaston B. Means alleged he delivered papers to two fake agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
U. S
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Senate
Washington
Reed Smoot
Utah
Department of Justice
Oronsi
Cenales Smith Brookhart
Iowa
All City Streets Now Being Graded Vernon TX
Under City Engineer A. J. Robinson the streets of Vernon are being graded and put into first class condition with newly purchased tractor and grader. Many streets have already been graded and the project aims to finish all unpaved streets within the city limits. Cumberland, West Texas, and South Main Streets have been graded and will be rolled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
Vernon
Cumberland
West Texas
South Main
Jim Bomer Named City Marshal in Place of Key
City Commission accepted resignations of J D Key and H D Wall. Jim Bomer appointed city marshal to replace Key, effective May 15. Key resigns to run for sheriff and Wall quits to enter sheriff race. Bomer previously served as an officer and knows the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 2D. Wall
Js. D. Key
Jim Bomer
J. D. Key
J.D. Key
H. J. Wall
Mr. Bomer
Brewer Plumbing Move to North Fannin Street
The Brewer Plumbing and Heating Company moves its building and shop to North Fannin Street. Oscar Holman plans a California Bungalow style drive in filling station on the vacated ground. The project aims for a modern facility that enhances the business district’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Plumbing and Heating Company
Fannin Street
Oscar Holman
Picnic at Hill Crest Hosts Missionary Conference Attendees
About fifty visitors at the Hill Crest Country Club attended a picnic lunch on Tuesday afternoon. Hosts were Y. H. Babasin and Mrs. R. gr sd, serving attendees during the conference event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Crest
Y. H. Babasino
R. Gr Sd
Vernon Amarillo In 3 Day Series
Vernon High meets Amarillo High in a three game series May 8 9 and 10 to decide West Texas champion. Amarillo, undefeated, beat Cisco 12 2 and plays at McKinney. Vernon also undefeated and contends for state title. Walker and Bourland will pitch the three games as ordered by Judge J W Leak. Team strength remains high despite track meet conflicts. a thorough workout is planned beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon High School
Amarillo High
West Texas
Amarillo
Cisco High School
McKinney
J. W. Leak
Vernon
Walker
Bourland
Austin
Orsder
McKinney Baseball Falls 2 to 0 to Amarillo
McKinney High School lost 2 to 0 to Amarillo High yesterday afternoon at McKinney. Amarillo claims West Texas championship and had challenged Vernon High for May 8 9 10. Loss casts doubt on games with Vernon as those results affect state finals eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Amarillo
West Texas
Vernonigh
Vernon
Amarilo
Parker PTA Elects Officers at School Meeting
Mrs J J Key was elected president of the Parker school Parent Teachers association yesterday at the school building. Mrs W F Ladd was named vice president, Mrs I Lewis secretary, and Mrs M L Bird treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Key
Parker School Parent Teachers Association
Bilding
W. F. Ladd
I. Lewis
M. L. Bird
Beurland School Closes After Commencement Night
Beurland School closed Monday night with commencement exercises in the school building. A special program was presented by the students marking the close of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourland
South Vernon Oil Company declines price offers on holdings
South Vernon Oil Company directors refuse to price any holdings after an Tulsa broker offered to buy all or part of the property. Directors met and decided not to sell. The Petroleum News notes the South Vernon field produced in April after discovery in what was once dry territory. Richardson No. 1 is drilling near 1000 feet toward the 1800 foot oil sand. Stephens Nos. 1 and 3 have been drilled, with Dill place active at about 1100 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Non Oil Company
Tulsa
South Vernon
Petroleum News
Richardson No
Stephens No
Church
Three Linkers To Celebrate Birth of Odd Fellowship
The 105th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America will be observed with morning services at Central Christian Church. Rev. I. Kopp will preach. Lodge members will gather at Odd Fellow hall at 10 and march to the church. Special invitations extended to families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship In
America
Central Christian Church
Kopp
Odd Fellow Hall
Odd Fellows
Pierce Quits Race for Superintendent
Thomas E K Pierce resigned as Odell school superintendent and withdrew his candidacy for County Superintendent. He stated in a letter that he will attend summer school to complete work toward a degree. The Records announces the withdrawal and reason for the change in plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Thomas EK. Pierce
Odell
Bas
Baptist Church at Lockett Featured This Week
Building notes highlight the start of the Baptist Church at Lockett with repairs ongoing elsewhere. B Clark plans a new store at Ragland while N Wiseman builds a modern bungalow nearby. Hou Je erects a filling station on East Wilharger, Hiseloft l repairs homes southwest of Vernon, and Woelderanders also renovates a Vernon area farmhouse. The Guyer school pies supper Friday May 9 features Vernon concert band Elliott Band and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockett
B. Clark
Ragland
N. J. Wiseman
Oscar Hou Je
Wilharger Street
Hiseloft l
Vernon
Woelderanders
Guyer School
Elliott Band
Races Attract Wide Merchant Attendance In Chillicothe
A. Allison visited Chillicothe and Odell yesterday to handle business linked to upcoming harness races set for the second week in June. Merchants and businessmen indicated they would attend the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Allison
Chillicothe
Odell
Road Bond Case Delayed To May 19 In Wichita Falls
The injunction fight over district No. 4 road bond voted March 22 was postponed to Monday May 19. Judge Martin of Wichita Falls, special judge, presided after discussions with parties. Counsel for plaintiffs sought a jury trial and argued readiness. The case hinged on judge assignments and an agreement to hear on merits at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. Taw
Fey Versua
PR Wartick
District No. 4
Ndge Wpa
Martin
Wichita Falls
W. O. Stokes
BR. . Taylor
Taylor and Taylor & Lackey
Wichita Palla
Mr.Taylor
Washington
J. L. Lackey
Cedric ‘Taylor
Me. Stokes
R. E. Taylor
Jas V. Leak
Greed
Neff
Jude H. &. Wilson
Wilson
Archer City i
Lenk
Mr. Hawley
Barber resigns from Kell Milling, Birdsong steps in
Kent Barber resigns as manager of Kell Milling Company after months in the post following C D Ashenhurst's departure. J A Birdsong, previously a director and treasurer, becomes general manager, resuming the role he held years ago. No other changes were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Barber
Kell Milling
C.D Ashenhurst
Fort Worth
Vernon
J. A. Birdsong
Birdsong
Hhe
Confederate veterans to meet for Memphis reunion trip plans
A call meeting of the Confederate veterans will be held Saturday morning at 30 oclock in their room at the courthouse to arrange the trip to the Memphis reunion. Mr Hoover, who represents the railroad, will attend to arrange tickets. There will be no meeting in Teron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Memphis
Hoover
Veteraans
Vernon Couple Injured In Night Car Crash
Jonde Parks and Miss Mary Barnett were riding when their auto hit a culvert on Wednesday night. Parks sustained minor injuries and Barnett suffered facial and arm bruises. They were transported to Vernon for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonde Parks
Miss Mary Barnett
Miss Barnett
Mr. Parks
Vernon
Cemetery Association Meeting Called for Tuesday at Library
The Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock in the Library building. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cemetery Association
Charles F Murphy Death Triggers Tammany Leadership Scramble
The sudden death of Charles F Murphy, longtime leader of Tammany Hall and a major figure in national politics, is likely to spark a fierce struggle for control due to the vast patronage at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
New York
Vernon Churches Invite for Doans May Picnic
Rev B F Lyon new pastor of Mirsre Baptist church will preach at the union Vernon service at 5 o clock with a reception to follow. He came from San Angelo after thirteen years there. The Doans May Picnic in Watts woods expects warm weather and a full day of events including speeches by Randolph candidate for associate Justice, band music, games, and a large dinner under the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FB. Lyon
Mirsre Baptist Church
Churches of
Mr. Lyon
San Anglo
Vernon
San Angelo
Watts Woods
Folka
Tem
Uiie
Fall
Randolph
The
Court of Appeals
Plente
Boy Scouts Banquet Set To Aid July Lake Worth Camp
The Boy Scouts announce a Monday banquet at the O'Steen building to raise funds for a ten day July camp at Lake Worth. Parents and friends are invited as tickets have been sold, with a boys program and a play as featured items. The group has grown to about 150 boys this year with hikes planned for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Worth
O'Steen
North Main Street
Scoute
Boy Scouts
Quida Patterson Hosts 14th Birthday Party
Quida Patterson daughter of Mrs BE Maize of 112 Main Street celebrated her 14th birthday Tuesday with a party. Guests included Misses Sallie Bell Irtest Loraine Harper Geraldine Cate Annette Samuel Pearl King and Naomi Browning. Browning helped serve refreshments and a nice time was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quida Patterson
BE. Maize
Main Street
Sallie Bell I Rtest
Loraine Harper
Geraldine Cate
Annette Samuel
Pearl King
Naomi Browning
Miss Browning
Aull
Haulk Hill School Closes With Student-Driven Program
Friday night marked the closure of Haulk Hill School as students led a special program. One of the largest crowds ever to gather at the school attended the event, reflecting strong community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haulk Hill
Mias Eon Oaunter Delegation to Lubbock Meeting
Mias Eon Oaunter home demonstration agent left today for Lubbock to attend a federation meeting of the Tth district. She says she will not meet with the club until May 5 and postponed meetings will be held the following week. Miss Hua ter met with the Patya club girls yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Eon Oaunter
Lubbock
Federation of Elaba
Tth
Clabe
Wil
Miss Huater
Patya Club
Nual
Central School Defeats Boy Scouts Baseball Team 8 to 3
The Central School baseball team defeated the Boy Scouts 8 to 3 on Wednesday afternoon in the season opener. Pitching by Castlebury and strong hitting carried the school boys while the Scouts struggled behind weak batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Central Rehool
Voy Scoute
I Castlebury
Bos
Elk Lodge Dance Tonight at North Main Club Roots
The Elk lodge hosts a dance tonight at their North Main club with Marivin’s original Southern Trio providing music. Invited guests include Bearby Homes from lgventa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk« Lodge
Marivin
Truipe Jtera
Lgventa
Bearby Htovnes
Vernon Concert Band Circus Opens Tomorrow in Vernon
The Vernon Concert Band plans a two day circus on a vacant lot north of the Library, opening tomorrow at 2 PM. L. M. Forever leads aero bats and clowns, with a prepared stage for aerial stunts, stands being stocked and a broad local advertising push underway after a Chillicothe promotional visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
L. M. Forever
Chillicothe
Burkburnett Shrine Ring Candidate Signals Support
A. O. Davis of Burkburnett campaigned for the diamond ring to be awarded by the Maskat Shrine Temple at a forthcoming ceremonial session. Davis circulated campaign literature, claiming strong local support as Shriners in Vernon pledged votes. Dr. W. St. Moore backs Davis and aims to organize local Shriners for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Davis
Burkburnett
Maskat Shrine
Davis
Vernon
W. St. Moore
Sleeping Beauty Set For High School Drama Night
The Parent-Teachers Association will stage Sleeping Beauty, a dramatized play, at the high school auditorium on May 9. Proceeds from the feast, drawn from Mrs. R. T. Luts’ expression erase, will fund a piano for the new auditorium. Rehearsals are complete and the cast includes Minerva Price Heads, Katherine Pigg, Francia Murchison, Yo Wnabeth Kemp, Morris John Honaker, Ad dle Levin, Lola Hall, Onenudaline Ntaley, Athalia Pyle, Ruth Kell Lutz, Roan V. Cole, Edna Fark Gregory, Kelly Pigg, Charles Lutz, and Henry Nabers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
R. T. Lutsl
Plano
High Sebool
Minerva Price Hheads
Katherine Pigg
Francia Murchison
Yo Wnabeth Kemp
Morris John Honaker
Ad‘dle Levin
Lola Hall
Onenudaline ‘Ntaley
Athalia Pyle
Ruth Kell Lutz
Roan V. Cole
Edna Fark Gregory
Kelly Pigg
Charles Lutz
Henry Nabers
Southwestern Lions Meet At Frederick Delivers Plans
C F Russell and W W Vletcher from the Verney Lions attended the Southwestern Lions Association programs committee meeting in Frederick on Wednesday. The committee decided to hold the second annual pleasure at Medicine Park in May this year. Delegates came from Burkburnett Wichita Falls Electra Vernon Duncan Oklahoma Lawton and Anadarko. Frederick Lions hosted a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Russell
W. W- Vletcher
Verney Lions
Southwestern Lions Association
Frederick
Ft ‘Sae
Dledicine Peark
Burkburnett
Wiehitg Falla
Electra
Vernon
Duncan
Okla
Lawton
Anadarko
Blutetc Club Meeting in April 1944 Local Notes
Bluttec club girls met in regular session April 29 1944 focusing on improving front land and back yards. They learned new club songs discussed clothing contest and assigned tasks to Elsie Butz Annet Burchfield Alan Minson Ruth Jackson Lorene Yerby Bernice Atkins Nancy Shower and gathered men Eula Pierce Gertrude Jackson and Beatrice Cates. Next meeting set for May 12 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Pherce
Gerttrude Jackson
Beatrice
Cates
Also Mentioned on This Page
Young Men's Bible
Howe
Ireed Smoot Gaston
Frank B Willis
Brewer Plumbing Company
North
Fannes
Meckinney
Parent
Beurland
South Vernon Oil Company
Price Holdings
South Ver
Odd Fellowship
Chrisess Founders
Theinn Church
Progr
Baptist Church
Guyer
Camp Cabell
Tolbert
Cemetery Society
Tammany A
Methodist Church
Lema
Mies Gunter
Burkburnett Shrine Ring
Southwestern Lions
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