School and City Growth Prompt Tax Increase Request
Vernon officials led by Mayor Harry Mason seek higher valuations from 4,000,000 to 7,000,000 to fund a $55,000 school budget and city needs. School board member L G Hawkins cites 1,417 pupils now and 1,700 to 1,000 more as growth, with eight new rooms and staff plus desks and supplies. The board of equalization meets May 17 to adjust values. resignations and new terms fill board seats. city plans sewer and water extensions and expects taxation as sole revenue source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Fl.thlall
L. G. Hawkins
Hawkins
Noow
Shire
Board of Equalization
Vernon
Hall
R. D. Shive
A. TL. Murchison
I TY. A. King
T. L. Rouse
Texas Public Service Company
Fire Department
Buckeye National and Nearby Wells Energize Oil Buzz
Buckeye National No 1 reports sand intervals at 400 to 500 feet but thin pay zones keep operations moderate. Light No 7 yields up to 190 barrels daily, fueling fuel sales to nearby wells. Sigler No 2 and No 4 rigs advancing with new spuds and checkups.
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Actioi
Buckeye National No. 1 Company
Seetion 47
Buckeye No. 1
Sigler Company
Block 2
Vernon
Pupils of Miss McCarroll Smith to give recitals
The pupils of Enid McCarroll and Thelma Smith will present music and expression recitals on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 8 30 in the First Methodist church. Admission is free. This annual event showcases their students and talents.
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Enid McCarroll
Thelma Smith
First Methodist Church
Piper and Greever Form Partnership in Vernon Grocery
The Piper-Keever Grocery announces readiness for business after purchasing stock and fixtures of the C ftes and Shaw grocery at the former D. C. Matthews stand on Texas street west of the Dixoi Dy Goods Company. F. Piper, ex Massie-Shive & Piper partner, brings long grocery experience. V. M. Greever, son of the late V. M. Greever, moves from Fort Worth to join. The new firm took charge Wednesday and prepared for business at once.
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Piper-Keever
C#ftes
Shaw Grocery Company
D. C. Matthews
Texas Street
Dixoi Dy Goods Company
Ek. F. Piper
Massie-Shive & Piper Perecery Company
Vernon
V. M. Greever
Fort Worth
Piper
Pack Box for Orphans Home by First Baptist Church
The First Baptist church will pack a box for Buckner's Orphans' Home Monday afternoon. Summer clothing cash offerings and singular gifts are welcome. Those wishing to contribute may telephone 74 or 474.
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Buckner’s
First Baptist Church
Vernon in the Movies Draws City Crowd
Vernon in the Movies was shown at the Vernon theater with city officials and families in attendance. The film follows Vernon’s growth since the Sigler well, highlighting homes churches schools and local business, promising strong attendance through late Saturday night.
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Sigler
Vernon
White City Pupils Stage Coming Public School Close
White City pupils present a play titled Home Ties as part of closing exercises tomorrow night May 15 in the school auditorium. Cast includes Ray Hughes as Martin Winn Seymour Davison as Leonard Everett Vinn Maye Adams as Ruth Winn Beatrice Hughes as Aunt Malissa Dora May as widow Barbara Hardage as Lindy Jane Alma Wayne and Alma Wayne as city friend. Emma Lon Covert trains the cast and a small admission fee is charged.
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White City
Ray Hughes
Martin Winn
Seymour Davison
Leonard Everett
Archie Hughes
Walter Thompson
Ummbrella Mender
Josiah Tizazard
Vinn Maye Adams
Ruth Winn
Fannie Gauntt
Ruth
Alma Wayne
Beatrice Hughes
Malissa
Dora May
Vernon couple wed in secret ceremony abroad
The wedding of Miss Minnie Turner and Dr. De Yo Fe Patasin, kept secret since May 2, occurred in Chilvote Sunday with Rev. Boa Auda of that town officiating. The couple, now home in Vernon, plan a wedding trip to Dallas Fort Worth and Mineral Wells.
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Mes. Pabasin
Mort Worth
Dallas
Minera Wells
Vernon
Houses Under Construction Expand in Wheatley Addition
Seven houses already under construction for J A Birdsong in Wheatley addition, two more contracts signed this week for J W Wheatley. Both sets to be built promptly, reflecting rapid growth in the Wheatley area.
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J. A. Birdsong
Wheatley
J. W. Wheatley
Parrish Family Plans California Summer Getaway
Dr Minnie Parrish and her son Roy Parrish with Mr and Mrs W R Parrish depart Saturday for California for the summer. They will be out of town until September.
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Minnie
Baylor County Builds Bridge Over Big Wichita River
Baylor County contracts Austin Bros to erect a steel bridge over the Big Wichita River about 5 miles north of Seymour and 30 miles south of Vernon. The $87,400 structure will be paid from road funds with no bond issue. The project follows a Seymour Vernon conference and includes county and Seymour citizens’ involvement.
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Vernon
Seymour
Baylor County
Big
Wichita River
Seymouend
Loew Chamber of Commerce
Austin Bros
Dave
Wilhoneer Wilburger
Mobile Wilburger
Students in Expression Recital Thursday Afternoon
Anush Jo Pendleton hosted a student expression recital at her home on Weert Poxa street. Selections included The White Rose read aloud, plus readings from Mark Twain Brete Harte and others. Pendleton and several pupils performed and shared pieces in a reflective afternoon program.
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Mixes Anush Jo Pendleton
Weert Poxa Street
Pendleton
Elbert Lloyd
Ross Birch Buys General Auto Supply Interest in Vernon
Harris Bros of New York City sold their stake in the General Auto Supply Company on North Main Street to Ross Birch of Vernon. The building is under remodeling with a partition to be installed in the center and the Frank Murchison office to be moved into one side of the structure.
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Harris. Bros
New York City
General Auto Supply Company
North Main Street
Ross Birch
Vernon
Frank Murchison
Texas Public Service Eyes 100000 Bonded Plant Upgrade
Vernon action centers on Texas Public Service Company plans to spend about 100000 to extend and modernize the power and light plant. A V Foster notes fuel costs rising and warns that labor and expenses have doubled since 190. The move aims to assure city lighting, water piping and fire protection, with bonds and franchise terms under review before approval.
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Roster
Foster
Vernon City Builders Meet Over Tee Industry
Vernon officials debated expanding local tee production to meet demand from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico with talks on attracting a second Vernon tee plant. The chamber moved to support the Holcomb school and promised improvements to cope with growth while considering new street designations and numbering as public input mounted.
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Vernon
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
A. CL Raynor
Me. Raver
T. F. Shive
PB. W. Gartner
F H. HE. Rhoads
R. Ti. Coffee
B. K. Holcomb
Chamber of Commerce
Holcomb
Coffee
Pioneer builder A C Swinburn laid to rest in Vernon
A C Swinburn, pioneer brick contractor in Vernon and surrounding counties, died Tuesday May 11 at his family home at age 98 4 months and 26 days. Born November 15 1845 in Salem HL he joined the Confederate army and later helped erect Vernon’s first brick yard and courthouse. Survived by four children and many descendants, his funeral was held at his home with Methodist ministers. The coroner adjourned meetings in honor of his service.
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Bahasin
Vernon
Mr. Swinborn
Salem, HL
Elizabeth Gilbert
Nacoghoeches
Oscar Swinborn
Matt S. Swinburn
Vobert
Ube Tomer
W Martin
Wichita Falls
Xrumichildren
Bresher
Sidney Swinburn
Meaxbiaed WF
Murtit
Sou-Indaw
Mr. Swinburn
Oscar
Issd
Woo M. McCaleb
Henrietta
Beaver Creek
Usshire Fest
Swinhien
Teurviettia
Strain
Teorple
Titi
Daildine
Renfro
Data White
Paudneab
Well Hinton
Clarendon
Memphis
Mapuum
Okle
Panbandie
Te Aise
Pirst
John Reese
Roberteon
Martin
J. D. Samieror
Ed. Swim
Arma
Caledi
East View
Victor Pipe Line plans Vernon plant and local street numbering
Victor officials for Dallas Jr. and FLOW Tudson left for Dallas to spend the weekend. Vernon will host a Victor Pipe Line & Refining plant. Stock subscriptions may be left at four banks or EB M Rogers. J W Hinison aids street designation and house numbering. Bargdolt and Stanley Grocery offers free numerals with each SS order to help customers number houses.
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Bargdolt and Stanley Grocery Company
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Sigler Sand—Burk
T Burk-Wagoner
Block 14
Rmer
Tee Pee
Harrold
Ff. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Piper and Greever
Matthews Establishment
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Mexico
San Marcos
Mexico City
Pablo Gongales
Obregony
Suanday
Vernon Theater
Port Worth
Amarillo
Joer
Y. H. Babasin
Chillicothe
Bride
Vernon Public Schools
Wheatley Addition
California
Wichita
A. V. Poster
Ated J. RR. Rasten
Poledo
Ohio
Nole Tize
Mar
Masten
Tai
Foster Sais
Ely
Khepi
Weld
Vr Basten
Business School
ICE Sep
Cobel
Ean Meee
Chebr Regithare
Fiefer
Chantier of Commerce
Seton
Airectore
Lee
Veron
A. C. Swinburn
A.C. Swinburn
Pioneer Building
Long and Ling
Nacodoches
Ham Jcock
Tolmek
Creib
Mor Swineburte
Ma- Hossas
Cee Ory
Com.miveloners Cour
Victor
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