Vernon Chamber of Commerce Sets Eight Project Agenda
Vernon chamber of commerce directors adopt a detailed program of eight concrete projects including a modern sanitarium main street numbering and improved post office services. committees will gather data, weekly meetings will start at 6 30 p m, and a trade excursion invitation to Oklahoma City Chamber is issued. Plans call for a $60000 sanitarium unit with J I Showers chairing the committee.
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Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
The
Chamber of Commerce
Verner
Chamber of Commercce
J. I. Showers
T. A. King
M. J. Moore
ALC
Rayzor
R. H. Coffee
J. A. Dixon
J. R. Jones
J. Dol. Stummerour
Red River
Oklahoma City
Chamber
F. L. Massie
B. M. Haney
Vernon Oil Center Holds Empty County Jail
Vernon is the only oil center in the state with an empty jail as county officials report the jailer as the sole occupant for days. The city keeps order by transferring prisoners to the county jail when needed while County Judge Kh. J. McHingh cites wealth and citizenry as factors in the vacancy. One man remains working off a fine on the county roads.
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Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
G. ©. Morris
A. M. Bourland
M. G. Neatherly
Emory Rhoads
Walla Walla visitor recalls Wichita County ties
Ww. A. Farmer of Walla Walla Washington visits W. D. Mc Elroy and relatives. He is a former Wichita County resident who left fifteen years ago and notes improvements in both counties since then.
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Ww. A. Farmer
Walla Walla, Wash
W. D. McElroy
Mr. Parmer
Wichita County
Vernon Plans Landmarks For Airplane Visitors
Vernon chamber of commerce compiles data to guide visiting pilots. T L Rouse leads efforts with air service veterans to map landing sites by distance and compass from town center. Landmarks include railroads, houses, rivers, race tracks, golf courses, and other visual cues to aid navigation.
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T. L. Rouse
Air Services Nan
Air Service
Vernon
Local Lovers Hear Mme Schumann Heink in Wichita
Seldom has Wilbarger and adjoining counties shown such strong support for a concert singer as for Mme. Schumann Heink who performed Wednesday in the Wichita Opera House under the Musicians' Club. The crowded house and a stage filled by 200 extra seats reflected strong local admiration for the contralto born past sixty, who still shared her voice with the audience through a moving program including Handel, Bach, and Beethoven selections.
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Wichita Falls
Vernon
Schimuait-Heink
Wichita Batts
Musicians’ Club
Schmmantelleink
Ning Pletcher
Katherine Lottnan
Handel
Rinaldo
Bach
Graduates to Hear Sermons at First Methodist Church
Sunday marks baccalaureate for Hoberty Prin cig and Holcomb seniors. Rev Gaines speaks at 11 oclock for Hoberty group and Rev Edward R. Thereus preaches in the evening. both services at First Methodist due to space. Other congregations move to 11 oclock for the high school program.
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Hoberty Prin
First Methodist Church
Tlalp
Bacus
Prominent Men Form Vernon Law Partnership
Former Adjutant James Harley W B K McMahon and Frank A Kemp organize a Vernon law partnership with offices in Port Worth Vernon. Judge McMahon hails from Bonham and served in the Philippines Illinois federal district court and in France as judge advocate general. Harley, ex adjutant general of Texas, served as district attorney in Guadalupe county and later in the state senate. Kemp practiced in Greenville eighteen years, served as city attorney of Greenville and was county and district judge in Hint county.
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James Harley
W. Bk, McMahoen
Frank A. Kemp
Vernon
Port Worth Vernon
Judge McMahon
Bonham
North Texas
Judge Advocate General's
France
Mank
Harley
Texas
Guadalupe County
State Senate
Kemp
Greenville
Tle
Hint County
RECORD GETS NEW EQUIPMENT
The installation of a Miller Saw Trimmer yesterday starts a batch of new gear for The Record. A Miller Press with self-feeding attachment has been ordered for earlier delivery. A T2xis job press bought in January should arrive this month, and a Mocel Tuter type is due mid summer. Twelve men and women are now employed in the plant's mechanical department, three times last year's count.
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Texas
My Mother Gave Me a Life of Faith and Love
JOAN WANAMAKER recalls her mother as her first home and guide, describing deep affection and a guiding light born from her mother’s care. The speaker reflects on enduring influence, kindness, and spiritual nurture passed from mother to daughter across the years.
Mrs Warlick Elected President Of Culture Club
The Culture club elected Mrs. Warlick as president at a meeting last week with Mrs. J A Lucky. Mrs Htta Long is first vice president, Mrs N Johnson parliamentarian, Mrs Tr Rowse secretary and Mrs J A Dacky treasurer. The group discussed “How to Make Vernon Bigger, Better and More Beautiful” and planned to debate suffrage at the next meeting.
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Warlick
Culture Club
J. A. Lucky
Htta Long
First View
Mars
N. Jobnson
Tr. Rowse
J. A. Dacky
Vernon
J. N. Johnson
Liberty Well Depth Correction and New Find
The Liberty well reached 2265 feet, not under 2000 as previously stated. Directors of Liberty Oil Company under contract to drill beyond 2000 feet corrected the record, noting abandonment after a 10 barrel well in section 24 block 15 at about 225 feet.
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Liberty
Liberty Oil Company
PH. Robinson
Hail at Lockett Wednesday Kills Calf
A hailstorm at Lockett Wednesday afternoon dropped tea cup sized stones. A week old calf owned by J S Sellman died, wild ducks fled, and dozens of hailstones were collected by residents. Roofs and windows suffered damage, ground lay white until 10 pm, and a waterspout was reported near Tolbert. Farmers fear crop losses.
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Lockett
W. A. Brace
J. S. Sellman
Mr Brace
Bruce
Seoon
Vernon
Rebekahs Meet Thursday for Initiation
The Vernon Rebekah lodge plans its regular Thursday night meeting with several candidates slated for initiation. The recent 101st birthday banquet for the Qold Fellowship has drawn Subordinates and Rebekahs to Vernon, with preparations and outcomes influencing the secret orders locally.
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Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Qold Fellowship
Rnke
Tractor Demonstration Plows City Streets With Small Tractor
A small one horsepower tractor and a four plow setup from Chase implement company demonstrated on McKinsey Street between Main and Pannin. The Wallis tractor ran high with discs nine inches deep and hit rocks and concrete. The gang plow was loaded onto a trailer, then hooked up and continued the demonstration along the route.
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Dot Chase Implement Company
Mcakinsey Street
Main and
Pannin
Wallis
Anderson explores Vernon country Galesburg man names lands
A.C. Anderson of Galesburg UL visits Vernon to inspect land options across sections. He notes Willariver county terrain, believes land price here remains reasonable and foresees strong farming prospects with good farms selling around 500 to 600 dollars.
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A.C. Anderson
Galesburg
Vernon
Anderson
Mrs Garland Hosts Club Guests In Mexdames Reception
Mrs A B Garland entertained about seventy five guests Tuesday afternoon at her North Deaf Smith Street Mexdames home. Receiving line included Katherine Yates and others while Ethel Paney presided over the punch bowl. House decorated with locust blossoms and sweet peas as favors. After ten games of 42, brick ice cream and angel food with mints were served.
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A.B. Garland
Deaf Smith Street
Mexdames
Katherine Yates
Conthea A. L. Verhune
Bb. Smith
Ethel Paney
Jon Werke
Angel Foot
World Series of Meetings At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church on South Main Street begins a series of meetings under the tabernacle on the fourth Sunday in March. Dr. W. W. Virgin, pastor of First Baptist Church of Amarillo, will preach. A war chaplain with American forces in France and the Macedonian front, he is noted as a leading denomination pastor. Further notices will follow.
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First Baptist Church
Tabernacle
South Main Street
Mar
W. W. Virgin
First Baptist Church of
Ammarillo
Dr. Virgin
South
France
Inter
Price levels stabilizing say Vernon merchant
Vernon merchant J. A. Dison of Dixon Dry Goods says the high price level has peaked and in many items has fallen, with wool and cotton prices staying firm. Silk has slipped due to speculators and money calls by Federal banks, but overall prices are stabilizing and unlikely to rise soon. Deliveries and service from manufacturers are improving despite railroad strikes.
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J. A. Dison
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Federal Reserve Banks
Ratiroad
Sugar Prices Soar as Limited Quantities Persist
Sugar is selling at 27 1 2 cents per pound with limits per customer. Grocers say supply is tight but not famine level. Wholesalers have not promised definite future deliveries. One grocer notes he could have sold at 20 cents earlier, but kept stock to help customers. The next sugar arrival could be June or July, with wholesale price about 20 1 2 cents, meaning retail will rise by about 2 cents per pound.
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Mimi Tates
Lpeak Grocers
Young Couple Married in Study of Minister
Leroy Wright and Miss Fauna Dae Evgleston were married Wednesday night by Rev. W T Rouse in the pastor's study. Mrs. Wright is the daughter of BB i Vexlaten and has lived here for years. Mr Wright served in the ambulance corps in France during World War I and works in local tracking business. They will reside in this city.
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Leroy Wright
Fauna Dae Evgleston
W.T. Rouse
Wright
BB i
Hhote
Weight
France
Seven Homes Planned in Wheatley Addition Vernon
J A Birdsong has the contract to build seven homes in Wheatley addition in northwest Vernon. Louis A Robinson has exclusive sale of the property. The first house has begun and the cottages will be modern.
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J. A. Birdsong
Wheatley Addition
Vernon
Louis A. Robinson
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