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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

5

Millionaire black stops here on world tour

A Detroit area story notes Vic Vuillimet a Louisiana native and traveling bootblack on a world tour to earn money for a Ford coupe by shining shoes. He travels coast to coast visiting state capitals and country capitals collecting payment in kind and money, carrying a signatures ledger.

PtHpany Vernon Grivites Cuyha Mexico Canada Io Aragona California Vuilimet Washineton. D Jow Voillimer Wes Fie M. Capton Detroit Steel Products Company Detroit Vuillmot Georgia United States Sud Vic Louisiana New Vieria Phillipines Islands Japan China Dame 1. Mek

Roosevelt to head committee for New York governor bid

Franklin D. Roosevelt named to lead a committee seeking the Democratic presidential nomination for Governor A. B. Smith of New York Nicholas. Murray Butler of Columbia University gives a New York speech calling for repeal of the 18th Amendment. William J. Collins, vice chairman of New York City aldermen, is noted as a Tammany Hall successor. Miss Ailsa Mellon Chartes, daughter of the Treasury Secretary, is reported as ill with measles in Washington.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Wilson A. B. Smith New York Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University William J. Collins Aldermen New York City Tammany Hall Ailsa Mellon Murphy

Farley Family Remembered as Pillars in Vernon

Obituary notice honors Frank Farley and Myr Farley of Vernon who died recently. It lists seven children Howard Virgil Haymond Jr Prank Larene Anna Pell and notes survivors including J A Farley and Mrs Jno Barons. The piece praises Frank as a honest Christian father and condolence comes from local citizens. The survivors plan to live with relatives in Crosbyton Wichita Falls and Vernon Texas as they cope with loss.

Deith Frank &R Farlestr Barley Paci Mureiaige Mary Bell Simpson Ton Simpson Crosbyton Texna Abel Fee Farley Rouvier County Pexys Frank Varley Texas Lorsine Agia Beth Reviend Tom Simpson Cresbyton Virgil Vienita Falls Howard Wilbur Vern Ais. de Wi Fort Worth Jno Cleburne Wichita Filis Hib Crositon Texa and Simpson Wichita Brothers Ross V. Davis Mise Carmen Falls Shiyton W. Simpson Wichita Falls Vernon

Preacher Dickinson Leads Baccalaureate at Local Schools

Pastor Pickenson of the First Methodist delivered the baccalaureate sermon to 22 boys and 24 girls during the morning exercises. The church capacity was filled and many were turned away. a later address followed at the high school gymnasium amid crowded conditions.

RO BE. Pickenson Cliweh Yacate Totoder

University of Texas Woman's Athletic Association elects officers

Florence Smith of Tyler is elected president for 124-25, succeeding Rosalie Biggio of Laredo. New officers include Vice President Ik Derby of Laredo, Helen Sandel of El Paso, Treasurer Hatemary Walling of Austin, Recording Secretary Evelyn Abshear of Austin. A new Anaiting Club for girls in minor sports is added. Ruth Mesander of Dallas elected president of that club. The W A A is affiliated with the Athletic Conference of American College of Women and attended the Berkeley national conference.

University of Texas Woman's Athletic Association Florence Smith Tyler Rosalie Biggio Laredo Ik Derby Helen Sandel Pallast Ftasemary Walling Austin Hvelyn Abshear Ruth Mesander Dallas Athletic Conference American College of Women Berkeley California Laws Tess

Massie Pupil to Graduate from Tronwell High

Miss Massie, daughter of Mr and Mrs FP Ty Massie of Veron, will graduate from Tronwell High School in New Mexico on May 28. She has spent her years at home with her aunt, Miss race Mawsiv, while excelling in studies and activities.

Miss Massie Miss Mars Catherine Jamie Ty Massie Veron Will Tae Tronwell New Mexico High School

Vaughn Quartet to Perform at Lockett School House

The Vaughn quartet will give a concert at Lockett school house next Thursday night. The group is composed of Marilotow, manager, J. B. Jamison, XS. Trigg, and EB. Vaughn.

Vaughn Lockett Vaughnt Mariltow J. B. Jamison XS. Trigg Eb. Vaughn

Notice to FE AM members on dues for year ending May

Members of Mbarchison Chapter No. 424 FE are urged to pay annual dues this month as books close for the year ending May. Signed by Mrs. Marton Padd, Bec.

FE. Y. Mbarchison

Science Club Flas Last Meeting Of Year

Mrs J N Johnson president of the Home Science lab and delegation from Lubbock attended the district federation meeting held at Mrs H P Hockersmith home in West Paradise Friday afternoon. Mrs J A Lucky spoke on the origin of Spothers Das and a poll call was answered. Assisted by hostesses Mesdaines J W Wheatley D H Henry Uther Webb W G McDonald and R S VeComhe the club served a two course luncheon. The next meeting is set for October 10 with Mrs Eugene KweltzZ.

J. N. Johnson Home Science Lab Mesdaines J. W. Wheatley D- H. Henry Uther Webb W. G. McDonald R. S. VeComhe Eugene Kweltzz

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