Vernon High to Honor Record Class of 1925 Tonight
The largest Vernon High senior class of 1925 will receive diplomas at tonight’s commencement in the school auditorium. W T Lefland will hand diplomas. Dr OD Ddd of State College for Women will speak. Lena Edna Thomas will deliver the valedictory and Agnes Yorke the salutatorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon High
W. T. Lefland
Od. Ddd
State College For Women
Lena Edna Thomas
W. A. Thomas
Agnes Yorke
Henry Rogers, Jr
Vernon
Hinds Boy Shot Accidentally By Cousin
Howard Eluett 10, son of Mr and Mrs Garland Elfiett, living north of Vernon in Hinds community, was accidentally shot in the neck yesterday afternoon by a billet from a 32 caliber pistol held by an older cousin Floyd Smith. The bullet struck a rock and lodged near the spinal edge. surgeons extracted it at a local hospital. He rests well and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Eluett
Garland Elfiett
Vernon
Hinds
Floyd Smith
New York Golfer Sets Course Record at Hill Crest
New York City golfer J. Hlardy Jr, representative of The American Golfer, established a Hill Crest course record by firing 63 for 18 holes after a 32 on the back nine. Hlardy, in town Tuesday and Wednesday, played rounds with club members while touring clubs nationwide for the golf publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Crest
J. Jiardy, Jr
New York City
Colter
Hlardy
Pure Food Show Plans Grow for 1926 Event
Women of the Presbyterian church announce plans for a bigger Pure Food Show to be staged in 1926. The recently concluded third annual show was a splendid success and organizers hope to host the next in a central business district building in March or April, date to be decided.
Chicago man with two wives tied to dual Catherine Farwell
Police say Francis Clifford Farwell of Chicago selected both brides named Catherine to avoid embarrassment. He was arrested after Catherine Reiter Farwell sought a warrant for non support and Catherine Taborsky Farwell uncovered two life insurance policies naming Catherine Farwell as beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Clifford Farwell
Chicago
Catherine
Catherine Reiter Farwell
Catherine Taborsky Farwell
Catherine Farwell
Mayor Praises Local Chamber of Commerce Effort
Vernon leaders gathered as Mayor Harry Mason praised the local Chamber of Commerce during a Rotarian event. He pledged full support and urged unity to strengthen the organization and drive Vernon’s upbuilding program, promising to aid before and after a planned campaign trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Vernon
Chamber of Commmerce
Mr. Mason
Loum
Mason
Old Soldiers To Be Honor Guests Sunday Night
Special service honoring Confederate veterans set for Sunday at Baptist Tabernacle with Judge John C Kay as principal speaker and Miss Georgia Calhoun in charge of music. Camp Cabell U C V to issue certificates for reduced railroad rates. veterans and relatives depart Monday for Dallas for the gray reunion.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
John C. Kay
Georgia Caxlebury
Camp Cabell U. C. V
County Commissioners
Court House Annex
Dallas
Merchant W W Biard visits Vernon amid illness
W W Biard of Kaufman arrives in Vernon to visit his brother in law Dr H H Rhoads then plans an extended stay with his brother in Amarillo as he continues to recover from long standing ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Biard
Kaufman
Vernon
H H. Rhoads
Mr. Biard
Amarillo
Vernon Relay Team to Enter National Meet
Vernon high school relay team, state champions and mile record holders, won a trip to Chicago for the original national high school track meet set for June 5 and 6. Coach Baggett will keep training the crew, with Langley Robinson Ryan Crowe and Walker likely to run in Chicago. Walker may run 220 yard hurdles if not needed in the relay. Citizens urged to attend at Fair Park to cheer the team before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Chicago
Plains
Conch Baggett
Langley
Robinson
Ryan
Croweh
Austin
Ransom Walker
Walker
Baggett
Fair Park
Bank Executive Urges Vernon Chamber Reorganization
L. G. Hawkins told Vernon Rotary Club the city needs a strong Chamber of Commerce and praised local business leaders. He urged a focused program, cooperation from citizens, and emphasized that a live organization can improve commerce and morals, pledging support for the planned reorganization and future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
L. G. Hawkins
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Bat
Hawkins
Union Sunday School To Be Organized Here
A union Sunday school will be organized next Sunday at 3 o clock in a big shed near the Kell Will. Mrs J N Johnson chairs the movement and all churches are represented. North Vernon residents are urged to attend, young and old alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Johnson
Kell Will
North Vernon
Clergyman Preaches Eldorado High School Commencement
Rev. C. P. Clark presiding elder of the Vernon district preached the Eldorado high school commencement sermon in Eldorado Oklahoma on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Clark
Vernon District
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Eldorado
Okla
Eldorady High School
Are You Proud of Your Town Chamber Adage
Abraham Lincoln praised pride in one’s town and the Chamber of Commerce offers broad community cooperation. It aims to improve life and living conditions, help citizens build worthwhile lives, and invites active membership as a privilege of citizenship in the modern American city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Union Leaders Will Speak At Vernon May Day Rally
The Farm Labor Union holds a second rally day in Wilbarger County with national president W. W. Fitzwater and Benjamin Marsh of the Farmers National Council speaking in Vernon on May 1 at 2 pm in the district courtroom. An open meeting will follow for farmers to discuss farm labor issues. Fitzwater is noted for cooperative marketing talks and Marsh for opposing anti farmer legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barger County
W. W. Fitzwater
Farm Labor Union
Benjamin Marsh
Farmers ‘National Council
Washington
Vernon
Parama Laebor Union
District Court Room
Fitzwater
Marsh
Farmers National Council
Vernon Mayor to Speak at Texas Municipalities Convention
Vernon Mayor Harry Mason will be among speakers at the 13th annual League of Texas Municipalities convention in Waco on May 18 and 19. He will discuss The Rights and Duties of Municipalities in Regulating Public Utilities, a topic tied to utility rate regulation across Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
League of Texas Municipalities
Waco
Pulte
Mason
Maison
American Legion Brings Circus to Vernon by May 18
The American Legion post will host Hail ey Brothers animal circus in Vernon for one week starting May 18. It features a large trained animal collection plus wild animals, with two tents planned on North Main near the current carnival site. Local residents may join in some boxing and athletic events hosted by Legion officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hailey Brothers Animal Circus
Vernon
North Main
Kitchen Judging contest prizes awarded in district
Mrs. J. 8. Conch of Oklaunion won a free trip to the Short Course at College Station in the Kitchen Judging contest as first prize. Mrs. Walter Toft man of Lockett took first in the second division with a Johnson Floor Map set. Second went to Mrs. M. HL. Lewis of Kincheloe and third to Mrs. H. H. Trenderson of Elliott. Mrs. George Beavers of Fargo won first class with a cornbread stick pan. Open house for the winning kitchens is planned. district judge Kate Dawherty will judge May 20. a $15 prize goes to the best district kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Emum Gunter
Walter Toftman
Lockett
Johnson
M. HL. Lewis
Kincheloe
Verkins-Timbarlake
H. H. Trenderson
Lockett Church Dedication Set For May 24
Lockett pastor Rev Frank McNair announces formal dedication of Lockett First Baptist Church on Sunday May 24 Services begin 10 00 a m with women of the congregation serving meals Afternoon program runs 2 30 to 4 00 featuring songs duets and a church history address Speakers include George J Mason treasurer of the Baptist State Board of Missions and W M Reed community leader Other participants include J H Hanmends J O Dyess J M Line Ruth and Opal Dake R A Sermon and other musical numbers are planned under the guidance of local church leaders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNair
First Baptist Church
Lockett
George J. Mason
Vernon
Baptist State Board of Missions
Dallas
Churche
Kingdom of Christ
J. M. Tinle
Misses Ruthe
Opal Dake
Repmon
R. A. Seramon
Auchor
G. J. Mason
W. M
Aunt’s Funeral Attendance After Vern on Resident Dies
Mrs. Bess Osbon and Kh W Ferrell returned Tuesday from Caldwell to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs. R W Ferrell, buried Monday in Cleburne. Mrs Ferrell had resided in Vernon several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Osbon
Kh. W. Ferrell
Cleburne
R. W. Ferrell
Ferrell
Vernon
Muller to Attend State Carpenters Union Meeting
H. J. Muller plans to depart early next week for Waco to attend the annual state meeting of the Carpenters Union as a representative of the Vernon local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Muller
Waco
The
Carpenters Union
Vernon
Rev J B Riddle Monument Unveiling Planned at East View Cemetery
A monument unveiling for Rev J B Riddle, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, is set for May 1 at 2:30 PM at East View cemetery. Representatives from all churches where he served will attend, with a program featuring song, readings, sketches of his life, and remembrances from former congregations and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Riddle
First Baptist Church
East View Cemetery
Lyon
L A. Foster
Mart
Floresville
Olney
Paducah
Quanah
Vernon
North West
Texas
R. M. Fielder
I. A. Foster
Oscar Wright
J. R. Allson
B. BP. Yen
Bob Pender
Peaots Paptist Convention
H. PD. Hockersmith
First’ Baptist Church
J. Ll. Himes
Riddie
Padmeah
Oklaunion School Closing Exercises On Tap Tonight
Oklaunion school closes with a grammar program by younger students followed by high school graduation events tonight. Dr. T A King of Vernon delivers the commencement address. Junior class program includes "What a Junior Thinks" and the Presentation of the Key of Knowledge. Graduation program lists salutatory by Travis King, address to graduates, and diplomas presented by Rex Boyd, with Mr W Don Hockaday overseeing invocations.
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Oklaunion School
T. A. King of
Vernon
Hazel Borland
Mildred Rowden
Land of Mine
Key of Knowledge
Travis King
Elias
Manrinerite
Cliss
Mider
W. Don Hockaday
Travia King
Dr. T. A
All Day Cooking School Demonstration At Library Building
The all day cooking school directed by Mrs. Frances Y. Kline at the Library Building drew a good crowd on Tuesday. Morning sessions taught fancy salads with Jell O and the afternoon focused on desserts with fruits and Jell O. After the demonstrations, attendees sampled the prepared dishes and Mrs. Kline planned a trip to Seymour for another demonstration on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Y. Kline
State Senator Visits Vernon Vernon visits end en route to Newcastle
J D Parnell of Wichita Falls a State Senator from the district arrived yesterday for a short stay on business and leaves tonight for Newcastle where he is to speak at a picnic tomorrow He has toured the district since adjournment praising the Legislature for its record on appropriations and expediting public business He expects to visit every section of his district in the coming months and reports hundreds of letters from citizens praising the recent session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Parnell
Legishethre
Vernon to Host Annual Farm and Livestock Boys Camp
J J Mdlmands arrives in Vernon as district agent and plans for the Farm and Livestock Boys Camp to be held June 14 to 16. County agent Pr Chaney says this encampment will be the greatest yet in Vernon with about 250 boys from nine counties Foard Childress Motley Cottle Hardeman Knox Wichita Baylor and Wilbarger. A farmers short course by A&M specialists will run alongside the camp and club members will give farm experiences addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
J. J Mdlmands
Pr . Chaney
Vernet
Foard
Childress
Motley
Cottle
Hardeman
Knox
Wichita
Chaney
Has Finger Amputated at Southern Vernon Field
W. M. Elliott a field worker had a finger removed this week by a local physician after his hand was badly smashed while working on a rig in the South Vernon field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Elliott
Ofl
South Vernon
South Vernon reports multiple wells in Wilbarger pools
In persistent rain, South Vernon Oil Co reports new wells in Wilbarger pools. No. 2 Zipperte yields about 20 barrels per day after deepening to 2006 feet, while Pyramid No. 2 and other rigs drill across sections 47 to 58 in block 2 and block 14. Some wells show potential, others face sand, cave-ins, or dry swabs as crews push ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger
South Vernon Oil Company
Old Discovery Company
Humble Oil and Refining Company
T. A. Key
Pyramid Hole
Beatty
Atlantic No. 2
Zipperle
Lochtion
Atlantic Ofl Company
Flahman
W. A. McKinney
Wight
Sigler
Winnipes
Bond-Hawkins-Williams
Kkoot Et al
McCrary Lease
Texhoma Hermes
Vflantken
Tolbert
Simius of
Company
Coliing
Otel Holmes-Freeman
Richardson
Texhoma Oil and Refining Come Pany
Block 16
Odell
Fort Worth
Rosenfields
McCamey-Sheerla-Lucey
Electra-Texas
Humbe
H. & T. G. 43 Company
Richards Et al Wildcat
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C. D. Judd
New York
Catherine Reiter
Paewea
Catherine Taborsizy Farwe Cpl
Union Sunday School
National Farm Labor
Wil
Yi Ae
J. 5S
Oklaunion
Conch
Lockett Church
J. H
A. Om
Reed
J.B. Riddle
Boydie Butler
Rex Boyd
Van
Misa Olive Pellage
J.D. Parnell
Wichita Falls
State Senate
Discovery Company of Field
Humble
Pyramid
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