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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

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Vernon High School Plans Week of Commencement Events

May 14 marks the start of Vernon High School commencement week with a baccalaureate service at First Methodist led by Dr E L Moore. Rotary banquet, senior play, and Friday night graduation at 8 50 include honored graduates Christine Barrett Mary Howe Westbrook and Frank McLarty among the 1922 class roster of names and honors.

Methodist Church E. L. Moore Seelock Vernon Rotary Annah Jo Pendleton Christine Barrett Mary Hope Westbrook LL. J. Borden Frank McLarty BR. DD. Killough S. W. McLarty W. Wilbarger Street Mildred McLarty P. R. Barrett Hinds Vernon High School Evelyn Ashley Evelyn Alger Ola Fergerson Louise Baird Byrdie Floyd Maurine Herald Clara Will Lane Hazel Mc Blies Mary McHugh Ine Mae Moore Ida Nabers Lois McGanghy Ton Ella Oates Pearl Hobson Lola Littrell Mary Myatt Shive Maurine Scott Bessie Small Lydia Belle Ferebee Frances Greever Ruth Stevall Ruth Theban Dorris Waller Agnes Taylor Alene Westbrook Ie Randall Nellie Fergeson Charlie Mc Northcraft Wallace Barr Pelphus Bourland Charlee Blackwood Noddy Farrell Dennis Wind Bayllant Mycare Tobert Tavios

Three Bents Wear Local Elks Will In Railroad Bridge Rejuvenate Lodge

Weak pilings and a missing one in the Red River bridge between Vernon and Davidson Oklahoma halted St. Louis and San Francisco trains. Frisco oil special transferred passengers. repairs planned amid rising Red River, with local Elks time renewing lodge activity and planning improvements.

Red River Vernon and Dav St. Louis San Francisco Homa City Wichita Falls Oil Special Frederick Snyder L. L. Herald Frisco Mr. Herald

Bullington to Speak Tonight on Court House Laws

Bullington of Wichita Falls will speak tonight on the court house laws. He seeks the unexpired term of congressman Ian W Parrish from the thirteenth district and will outline his independent ticket platform at the event.

Bullington Wichite Gou Tick Ian W. Parrish Congress Thirteenth Court House Paullington

Local Investor Makes Early Stock Purchase in Burk Waggoner Well

W. OH Anchor of Wichita Falls bought the first stock offered for the Burk Waggoner well. Howard of this city, guest of Par A, purchased shares after overhearing a discussion. Anchor’s initial investment totaled $500 for $1000 in stock, based on his hunch that the pool would expand.

W. OH Anchor Wichita Falls Howard Mr. Anchor Ancher

Health Clinic Seeks Volunteers for Carnegie Library Event

Mrs N Weath chairing nursing committee calls for volunteers to form a reception committee at the Health Clinic from May 16 to 18 at the Carnegie library. Parents or guardians should call Mrs N Weath, Mrs Alf Hills, Mrs J A Randall, Mrs Mont King, or Miss Rose Filmann for appointments.

Market Saturday Sale by Central Christian Women

Saturday market by the Women of Central Christian church will offer goods for Sunday dinner. Vendors include Waasie Vernon Grocery Company and various temptingly displayed items to attract shoppers.

Central Christian Church Waasie- Vernon Grocery Company

Livestock Body Considers New Exhibition Hall at Fairgrounds

The Wilbarger County Pure Bred Livestock Association discussed building a livestock exhibition and sales hall at the fairgrounds to boost sales of cattle hogs horses and poultry. A planning committee was formed and funds from breeder sales would support the project expected to cost about 2000 dollars. The group also discussed pig breeding loans prize exhibits a poultry school and speakers from Texas A and M College with a pen at the county fair next fall.

Ing Marvin Sharp Mark Nent Toe Collies Focal Mpimakers Court House the Livestock Association Texas A. and M. College

Ben Henderson to Lubbock Will Manage Branch Office

Ben Henderson leaves soon for Jabbeek to run a branch of the Wichita Falls Typeswriter Exchange Company. He recently bought an interest in the firm and will move his family to Taibbock in a few weeks. He previously served as lookkeeper for Dixon Dy Goo's and became a traveling salesman for the typewriter firm last year. He was injured last fall in a car wreck while with the company and is only now able to resume work.

Ben Henderson Jabbeek Wichita Falls

Rainey Charged With Attempted Robbery of Record Plant

John Rainey of Grayson county was arrested around 5 oclock Wednesday morning on a charge of attempting to rob The Vernon Record plant. Officers say shots were fired during the pursuit by J Wy Walker FH G Walt and Jim Key. Rainey held in county jail awaiting trial.

John Rainey Grayson County Vernon J- Wy. Walker FH. G. Walt Jim Key City of

Roberts duo to teach again at Lockett school

Mine Mine Roberts and Miss Lois Roberts have contracted to teach again next year in the Lockett school. The note confirms continued engagement of the two instructors, indicating stability in local education staffing.

Mine Mine Roberts Lois Roberts Lockett School

Local election returns to be furnished by Vernon papers

Election returns Saturday night will be provided by the Vernon Piines, the Vernon Record and Pearce all Pedting Hans at the hatter's establishment on the west side of the squire. Results will be telephoned to the county and broadcast outside. The limited ticket size suggests quiet counting. results likely announced locally. A restraining order concerns the old school site at Margeop and the purchase of a new one amid a petition against FS.

Eleetion Vernon Piines Vernon Record Pearce Ail Pedtinghans Othe Hatter Squire Sever Yeti Pre Dieteret Ene Prohatty American Legion Clyde Watts Milliit Company Gollee Tle Sheriffs Department Williams Pasture Seymour Lester Corner County Commissioners’ Court Aliied

Williams supporters confident of Mer Willis victory

A. M. Wiatt said Williams is confident of victory in Jonerran's election if farmers firm oat and vote. Hattell, a representative of The Treeoret, commented on Wednesday.

Williams Mer Willis Ha Mr. Hattell Treeoret

Hospital bond vote gains support among locals

Prominent backers push a $50 000 hospital bond issue to be voted on that day. They express confidence as the measure gains favor each day. The proposal promises to fund the hospital with minimal cost to taxpayers, roughly six dollars per thousand of assessed property value.

Red Cross chapter faces funding shortfall at Witbarger meeting

At a Witbarger American Red Cross meeting finances were the main topic. If funds are not raised Rosa Eismann’s public health nursing services may be discontinued. Pledges to Welfare Conference and Red Cross have not been collected, threatening ongoing nursing work in the community.

Witbarger American Red Rose Ian Misa Rose Eismann

Morgan Leads in Cooke Denton and Montague Counties

Telegram from Cooke County reports Morgan sweeping Cooke Denton and Montague counties. Morgan is expected to win Comerron by an overwhelming majority, with voters flocking to Morgan in recent days, according to attorney Killough.

Geo. Hic Culp Cooke County Keilberger Baok Morgan Cluh Morgan Cooke Denton Montague

District Security Benefit Lodge Seeks New Members

District manager of the Security Benefit Lodge in Amarillo announces a campaign to recruit a few members for the local branch. The lodge will meet Friday night May 19 at Woodrow Hall with the district manager present. All members urged to attend.

The Elks Mre FY Tradeau Amarillo Security Monet Association Knight and Ladies of Security Order Woodnow Hall Wilh

Morgan Rally At Court House Tonight Draws Support

Friends and supporters of S. L. Morgan, candidate for Congress, will stage a rally in the district court room tonight. Officials expect an overflow crowd and Morgan headquarters noted McDonald of Wichita Falls will be main speaker at the event.

S. 4 Morgan Congress Big Manly Morgan S. GC. McDonald Wichita Pails Dbe Principat Spess

Aviators Prepare for Wilbarger County Flying Meet

Wilbarger ex soldiers and the American Legion mobilize for a large aviation meet north of town this weekend. A detailed plan covers crowd control, transport, concessions, and lodging with thirty five aviators slated to attend.

American Legion Wilbarger M. Onlhertson Waggoner National Tank Building American Legion Post A. A. Hingst W.T. Ponder Joe Parker Leslie Russell W W. Doke Dith Armstrong

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