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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

2

Sunday School Attendance Drops Amid Funding Talk

The newspaper details 1150 attendees across all Sunday schools with 55.72 dollars collected, down from last week by 14.5 attendees and 1.34 dollars. It records the largest attendance 1408 and largest collection 84.95 on April 20, plus a breakdown by church, and urges support for Smith-Hughes agricultural education, arguing its value for Texas boys and county costs. Also notes 365 high school boys visiting A and M College for livestock judging.

Central Christian Church Central Christian Church of Vernon Electra Christian Church First Methodist Church First Baptist Church Federated Presbyterian Church Church of Christ Lutheran Church Renue Smith-Hughes Agri- Stural Tris J Smith-Hushes Counnty Smith-Hughes Reform School State Penitentiary Texas A. & M. College Hean E K. J. Kyle Cale Winkler Agricultre Animal Thushanichey

Education That Educates Texas Boys and Stock Judging

A spirited defense of practical agriculture and Smith Hughes programs in Texas. The piece argues education should train farm boys for stock judging and farming careers, listing numerous schools from Farwell to Wallis and urging every Texas school to participate and prepare its students for independent farming futures.

Texas Red Rio Grande Davis Mountains Aitos College Station Smith-Hughes A. & M. College Smith- Trughes UU. S.A Farwell Tittlefield Labbock Silverton Mineral Wells Farmersville Stephensville Moore Prairie Hill Tewisville Calvert Bellville Mason Groesbeck Lindale Livingston Taylor Granger Willis Mt. Calm Flatonia Goforth Buda Eden Martin Dilley Alto Athens Austinell Big Foot Canyon Coolidge Corsicana Cotuila del Rio Dublin Fort Worth Hillsporo Justin Kerrville Kress Leesville Pearsall New Waverly Austwell Panhandle Wallis Olf

Worthwhile education for hers in the college dining hall

After work, workers gathered in the great dining hall and were greeted by Governor NTT and college officials. The speaker questions what value such education holds for women, suggesting it would be a crime and a waste of money, harming families more than courts or loss of savings.

Ntt America

Austin Bid for Texas Centennial Site

The Travis county committee for the Texas Centennial held a meeting in the Senate chamber of the state capitol on Sunday May 4 at 3 o clock. Austin outlined its plan of action before the state convention opening May 21 and presented arguments to secure the Centennial site here. Strong supporters argued the exposition buildings could later be turned over to the University of Texas.

Travis County Senate Austin Texas University of Texas

Spate University Installs Underground Electric System

Spate University introduces an underground campus electric distribution system designed by Dr J M Bryant. G A Padress notes a single campus meter replaces many meters and wires, improving safety and efficiency while saving time on readings. The system serves all buildings on campus and lowers overhead lines, with high electricity usage benefiting the city.

University of Texas G. A. Padress J. M. Bryant Evers

Seagke Thomas and sisters return from Penton visit

Seagke Thomas and sisters Miss Lethe and Thida have returned home Monday after visiting friends and relatives in Penton.

Seagke Thomas Lethe Thida Penton

Vernon M F A Beats Childress M W A 12 to 2 on Sunday

Vernon M F A, the Vernon Modern Woodmen of America baseball nine, defeated the Childress Modern Woodmen of America Sunday afternoon 12 to 2 at the baseball park St Leake Te. The Vernon boys showed excellent form throughout and the team promises to be one of the best in the state. The nine is managed by T. J. Lismuama. A game with Magnolia Petrolerman team at Spudder Park in Wichita Falls is set for next Sunday, likely drawing a good crowd.

Modern Woodmen Americea Vernon Childress

Whittenes Announce Birth of Son Horn Tresday

Mr and Mrs R G Whitten of Ragland announce the birth of a boy named Horn Tresday in May.

R. G. Whitten Ragland Horn Tresday

Dyer Family Visit Noted in Wren Community

H. RR. Dyer, Lee Dyer and family of Wren are visiting him and Frank Dyer of this city.

H. RR. Dyer Lee Dyer Wren Him Frank Dyer

Offered Best Proposition Eve in Texan Land Sale Plan

A promotional prospectus from C. M. Armstrong and A. S. Harper in Seagraves Texas urges Gaines County residents to invest in 80 acre tracts at 200 dollars cash plus 25 dollars monthly for up to ten years. The plan promises insurance against death or disability, 90 day grace for illness, and the right to pay off early for a clear title. It touts fertile, drought‑resistant land with irrigation potential, multiple crops, and rent income, aiming at wage earners and small farmers seeking independence and home ownership.

Gaines County Bey F Z Bishop Land Co Boll Weevil Saffir Higera Sudan Texas Renter C. M. Armstrong Seagraves A. S. Harper

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