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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

6

Stage Work At Arling ham Park For Community Week

Work on the Arling ham Park stage advances with a new cement floor 26 feet by 80 feet to suit open air productions. Vernon Electric & the ompany will wire the stage after iron posts are set for curtains. A flood light will shine from behind the stage and a runway and dressing rooms will be built at the rear. A history of Wilbarger county and club yearbooks will be placed in a corner box along with local paper copies. Clubs refine programs for community week as Delphian club previews its Chillicothe play and rural clubs plan additional performances.

Arlingham Park Vernon Electric and Thcompany Clu Nit Wilbarger Couny Ocal Delphian Chillicothe

Great progress in linoleum and floor coverings

A vintage note praises modern linoleum patterns and tile effects transforming rooms. It highlights new color schemes, wood tones, and coordinated rug options, then lists several late 19th/early 20th century property transfers in Vernon and nearby areas, naming multiple property owners and tract references.

Denver Train Schedule Fragments North and Southbound

Northbound trains show arrivals for trains 1 8 7 with varying times. Southbound trains list arrivals for trains 2 4 with times such as 2 55 a m 7 00 a m and 5 20 a m. The text is fragmented and inconsistent.

Fair Association Plans Six Day Carnival Starting May 26

The Wilbarger County Fair Association, at a directors meeting, signed a contract with George J. Loos Amusement Co to bring a six day carnival to the fair park starting May 26. The funds will go toward building a new grand stand for summer races and the county fair this fall. The Loos company, a leading Texas operator, has run shows for 11 years at Fort Worth Stock Show and features a 25 car show train and a 300 person troupe.

Wilbarger County Fair Association George J. Loos Amusement Company Fair Park Amusement Company Texas Fort Worth

Musical and social notes from Fargo change hands

Rev Jenkins fills his regular Methodist appointment as crowds attend. Odell singing convention drew many from the community. High school events include a May 10 party, a musical recital, graduating exercises Monday, and a play Friday. The new Fargo store nears completion and Floyd Brown moves in with Dr. and Mrs. Olive. Several local residents visited, with meals and gatherings noted. Sadie Stafford plans to return home to Perivo next week.

Odell Frances Sweatman Sadie Stafford Cliude Goins Clara Ahmd Gladys Jones D. de Revelace Dick Coffee Muriel Olive Fargo’ High School Howard Holland Wis Af Verve Lavee Fargo Floyd Brown Hits Vernon H. H. Scherer James Stafford Theo Stafford A. O. Writ Sue. Dan Coffee George Stafford Dan Coffee Ethel Lillian Mary Chambers Myron Essie Price Muriellle Danis Olive Carl Olive F. M. Sweatman R. Ce and Jive Hawkins Bob Olive Perivo

Milholland Preached to Strong Sunday Crowd at East Vernon

East Vernon News reports Elder Thomas K. Milholland preached last Sunday evening at 2 o'clock to a good turnout. The piece notes White and family visiting, and several local residents spending time with others during the weekend.

Thomas K. Milholland Rover Love Hoffman J. R. Glover J. XN. White Mrs. Bownitt Mr. @nerton

Have You Appendicitis And Don't Know It

An advertising claim from FERGESON DRUG COMPANY promotes Adlerika as a remedy for stomach trouble and chronic appendicitis. It asserts the product relieves gas and cleanses both upper and lower bowels, suggesting it brings out unseen matter and aids obstinate constipation.

Vernon churchgoers and local visits noted

J R Glovers mother from Floy dada visits this week. Sam Williams stayed with Cecil White Saturday night. Bonnie Glover Myrtle White spent Sunday with Dorothy Williams. David Blackwell attended a singing convention at Odell. Vernon school to close May 23. Koontz baby improving, still in Vernon. Mattie King traveled to Amarillo to visit her sister. Bertha White Bill Johnson Jewell Glover Oscar White with Ernest Thompsons sick child in Iowa Park.

Vernon J. R. Glover Floydada Sam Williams Cecil White Bonnie Glover Myrtle White Dorothy Williams David Blackwell Odell Fast Vernon Clarence Koontz Mattie King Amarillo Bertha White Bill Johnson Jewell Glover Oscar White Iowa Park Ernest Thompson

Odell Singing Convention and Commencement Recap

Odell News reports a well attended singing convention on Sunday followed by a large dinner and church singing. Commencement exercises Friday night featured pupil performances, diplomas, and a class response, with reading and music led by local staff and students.

Raymond News Briefs Reflect Local Visits and Illness

Local residents report visits and illness notes across Raymond and Vernon areas. Names include Mrs Will Green, Raymond Mears, Jim and Joe Jordan, Lee Jordan, Buck Clark, and Uncle Bud Clark. Social calls occur during midweek and on Thursday. several residents travel to Vernon and Crowell for events and medical matters.

Raymond Mears Cribbs Fio Vernon Guy. Pasehall Tattle Parish I. TH Spear of Quanah Lee Jordan Jim Joe Jordan Hold Guinn Hold Armstrong Mis Tamura Allen Robye Grandina Mears Bil Jordan Wayne Price Oscar Corrent Ang Tree Cotten Cribbs Mears Wid Buck Clark Ulines Vernon Jessie Webb Swanee Grover Dave Vera Lee Roberts Laura Allen Crowell Weednnesday Vera Annise Josie Ivis Edd Gann Bob Wacker Bud Clark Clifford Cribs Abilene Yilede Wenue Lee Jim Jordan G. W. Mears

University Adds New Courses for Summer Term

The University of Texas expands summer session with new courses for scout executive training, graduate seminars, and school finance, alongside regular offerings in science, anthropology, business, math, history, education, economics, English, languages, home economics, library science, music, philosophy, public speaking, and government. About four thousand students from five states expected. summer normal features enhanced teacher programs and a demonstration school of around 200 children, divided into classes of thirty and led by expert teachers.

University of Texas

Sheriff’s sale notice for Lyons property in Vernon

At the courthouse door in Vernon Wilbarger County the property of J Q Lyons is levied to satisfy a 3724.86 dollar judgment in favor of Commercial Credit Company plus costs. The Ford Touring automobile motor 7593608 is described as the seized asset. Witnessed by Sheriff W Frank Edmonson and Deputy A B Hays on May 15.

Wilbarger Cortinty Vernon J. Q. Lyons Commercial Credit Company A. PD W. Frank Edmonson A. B. Hays Pexua Wilharry Wichita County Conpmrercial Credit Company J. Q. Favous Tome Mieriff

Special Election Notice in Wilbarger County Texas

Special election to be held June 4 1924 at Wells Chapple Schoolhouse in District No 84 to decide consolidation with Partners Valley District No 12 J H Culpepper designated presiding judge by County Judge O T Warlick Wilbarger County Texas

Notice of Temporary Guardian Appointment for Minors in Wilbarger County

The County Court of Wilbarger County Texas issues a notice for publication in a newspaper with at least one year continuous circulation. It announces the temporary guardian appointment for Pascal Kays and Rebecca Kays minors by T Dooley, to be contested at the next term of court beginning July 1, in Wilbarger County.

Wilbarger County Seale OF Texas Pascal Kays Rebeccs Kays T. Dooley Wis Texas

Vernon County Texas minors appointment writ notice

Court writ issued in Vernon Texas for guardianship of minors. Interested parties may appear to contest the appointment on the first day of the next term. Return required detailing execution. Dated May 7, 1924, JW Brock Jr, Clerk, Wilbarger County. Deputy sState Wri Green.

Vernon Texas A.D JW. Brock, Jr Wilbarger County

County Judge Orders Lemix Lette Held Saturday in Texas

Pursuant to an order issued by County Judge C. T. Wardick of Wilbarger County Texas Lemix Lette is to be held on Saturday the ith day.

C. T. Wardick Wilbarger County Texas Lemix Letteby

Election to consolidate school districts in Wilbarger County Texas

An election is set for June 1924 at Farmers Valley Schoolhouse to decide whether Farmers Valley Common School District No. 12 shall consolidate with Wells Chapple Common School District No. 34. XJ. M. Inklebarger is appointed presiding judge for the election. County Judge Warlick officiates.

Farmers Valley Schoolhouse Wilharger County Texas Farmers Valley Common Wells Chapple Common XJ. M. Inklebarger

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