Children exam at Red Cross baby clinic in Carnegie library
One hundred fifty five children aged six months to eight years were examined during a Red Cross welfare conference at the Carnegie library. Public health nurse Ruth Eilmann and assistants from Wieh iti Falls and Vernon led the program with weight, measurement and tests and provided mothers with care instructions for defects or malnutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Carnegie Library
Ruth Eilmann
Oninn
Wiehiti Falls
Ruby Blair
John Nabers
Vernon
Elarvee
Hospital Bond Vote Defeated by Large Margin
Voters statewide rejected a proposed 60 000 hospital bond issue with 648 in favor and 1877 against. The defeat came in all precincts including West Vernon East Vernon Oklahoma and Mack with varied margins. The tally shows heavy opposition across Vernon county districts and towns such as Oklainian Harrold Lockett Highland Torbert Odell Deans Winds Haney Guyer Fargo and Miliott with only a few small pockets backing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
West Vernon
East Vernon
Oklainian
Miliott
Farmers Valley
Miss Daisy Mildred Jones Elected to Woman's Council
Miss Jones daughter of J. R. Jones of Vernon and a University of Texas sophomore won 405 votes in a spirited student election to join the Woman's Council. The clipping notes her wide student activity including YWCA, Cabinet, Representative Board, Sigma Chi, and Memorial Union Center pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Mildred Jones
J. R. Jones
Vernon
University of Texas
Joes
Miss Jones
Woman's Council
Joel
Y. W. CG AL
Ih Sigma Chi
Texas Bible Chair
Sidney Lanier Literary Society
Memorial Union Center
Juniors Entertain Seniors at Mason Home Party
The Juniors from the high school hosted a Friday evening party for about one hundred students and teachers at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mason's residence on W Paradise street. Decorated in blue and white, the home featured roses, a brick ice cream server, and a program of forty two, bridge and dancing with music by a home orchestra. Miss Dora Flack performed on the ukulele and sang new songs and negro melodies. A white rose favor was given to each guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Paradise Street
Dora Flack
Smudge Traced To Fire Call At A P Howard Building
Fire department responded to a 10 50 call at the A P Howard building on North Main Street where smouldering saw dust in a box filled the upper story with smoke. Firefighters sealed the front of the building and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Howard
N. Main Street
Rotary Banquet Honors Vernon High School Graduates
The Vernon high school graduating class, faculty, and school board were hosted by the Rotary club for a Tuesday night banquet in the domestic arts building. Speeches by Dr Flaniken and Dr King covered education paths, with graduate Wilburn Bramblett and Mary Hope Weserbrook presenting student perspectives. Imromptu remarks followed from several community members and women. A three course banquet was served by Presbyterian church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Mary Hope Weserbrook
A. No Vernon
W. N. Stokes
Dora Wack
Minory Rhoads
T. Hel Shire
A. M. Bonrland
The
Presbyterian Church
Dr Herbert Yeuell to Lecture at Vernon Church Week
Dr Herbert Yeuell famed traveler will lecture at the Vernon Methodist church beginning next Sunday night. Free programs run through Friday under Sunday school auspices with colorful pictures from his world journey. A silver offering will be collected. Nights cover The Lost Chords, The Passion Play, Sunny Italy, Que Vadis, France of Yesterday and Today, and Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Yeuell
Yowell
Cherammergan
Italy
France
Former Vernon Girl Wins Recognition at Norman Meet
Miss Dorothy Mayes, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Muayes formerly of Vernon, won second place in the decorative design contest at the interscholastic meet in Norman Oklahoma. She now lives in Oklahoma City with her parents and plans to enter Oklahoma University after high school graduation. She is a member of Portia Emerson and Junior McDowell clubs and the National Honor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Dorothy Mayes
W. FE. Muayes
Norman
Okla
Mayes
Oklahoma City
0. A. Swinburn
Oklahoma University
Portia
Emerson
McDowell
National Honor Society
Yeuell to Preach at Baptist Church Next Sunday
Tr Herbert Yeuell, lecturer at the Methodist church, will fill the pulpit at the local Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. R B Cox, Baptist missionary in this district, will preach Sunday evening at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Yeuell
Methodist
R. B. Cox
Vernon High School Alumni Association elects officers
Mary McHugh is elected president of the Vernon High School Alumni Association. Officers include J Warrell as first vice president Ty Mecill as second vice president Geraldine Parker as third vice president Frank Mann as secretary Roy Abbott as treasurer Tarts as parliamentarian and Bertha A Ross as press reporter. A get together at Allingham Park Tuesday May 25 invites all graduates to join and help plan entertainment bringing twenty five cents per woman and a quarter per man for marshmallows and webs for the feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alingham Park
Vernon High School
Allingham Park
CC. M. Blair
Wichita Falls Chief Defeats Notorious Gunfighter in Shootout
J. W. McCormick former Texas Ranger and Wichita Falls police chief bested Pod Ballew in a drawn confrontation. The Oklahoma gunfighter, known for eight notches, resisted arrest and died from five bullets.
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J. W. McCormick
Wichita Falls
Pod” Ballew
Oklahoma
Prizes Offered For Vernon County Cooking School
Vernon May 30 to 31 will host a county cooking school with prizes for county women submitting recipes. Mrs Robert Leamister heads the program assisted by Miss Ina Godfellow. lessons cover milk dishes, quick breads, and emergency cooking. Public attendance encouraged and proceeds fund a summer girls’ camp.
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Vernon Mey Uo
Couutty
Home Demonstration Department
N. Main Street
Wilharger
Robert Leanmister
Delta
Sinte Ool
Colorado Home
Mise Nla Godfellow
Gies
Home Gemmonstration Department
Vernon Boosters Promote Chautauqua Events in Vernon
Vernon boosters prepare for the annual Chautauqua program in Vernon starting June 27. The planning committee in the Chamber of Commerce rooms outlines speakers such as Ruth Bryan, Thy Hagerman, and Frank Johnson, with music by Hed path concert orchestra and Oratorio Singers. Season tickets are set, and a large delegation from Vernon will travel to Plainview for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention.
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Thy
Hagerman
New York
Harry Loose
Chicago
Frank Johnson
Hedpath
Oratorio
Highland Lassies
Killough
Mra
W. ON
Brokes
TL BE. Rouse
le Moore
Won. Stokes
J. A. Birnbaum
Mo . Culbertson
Waterfield
BL i
Doheney
de le Swartwood
J. Farrell
Plainview
Vernon Corps
Dphli Inview
West Texas
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Tis
Amarillo
Tather Webb
R. H. Coffee
Joe Sumner
Otl. Pearson
L. M. Andersen
J. T. Pendleton
T. M. J. Moore
Steve Maryel
W. N. Stokes
Z. Y.townsend
S. W. Bailey
A. M. Bouriand
B.C. Christian
Lon Byars
Carl King
A. (, Nicholson
J. A. Dixon
A. Pearson
A. N. Vernon
Eunice Wilson
Dr. T. E. Standtifer
S. A. White
Joe4
McGanghy
A. TL. Lockett and
A, Dy. Parnell
Merce and Dr Flani Ken Return From Marlin on Business
The pair traveled from Marlin and crossed the Brazos river bridge shortly before it was washed away by floodwaters. Several people were carried by the flood and workers placed boards to guard the bridge approach after the dirt washed out.
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T. T. Merce
B.D. Flaniken
Marlin
Brazos
Misvikensae
Cooking school proposed by local club noted
A local Black woman teacher was attacked in a flat with slashes to face and body. The alleged assailant is the wife of a well known Black man in the area. Mrs Z F Gregory, president of the tourism and Consolidated community club, says members look forward to a cooking school with minimal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Wilhelm
Fargo Club
Vernon
Quanali
Z. F. Gregory
Touri and Consolidated Community Club
Kemp Urges Unified Spirit for Vernon Growth
Frank M. Kemp Assistant Attorney General of Texas spoke at the Vernon Rotary Club urging private interests to yield to public welfare. He praised Vernon and Wilbarger County, said he will keep his legal residence in Vernon, and cited Dallas as an example of unselfish civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Frank M. Kemp
Texas
Kemp
Wilbarger
Dallas
Liberty Cafe Repair Work For Week Leaves Pease Street Eatery Closed
Liberty makes extensive repairs after a fire at the Liberty Cafe on Pease Street. The restaurant will close from Monday midnight until Tuesday. Walls ceilings and woodwork are being refinished with fresh paint chairs a rug runner and a new counter area planned. A concrete alleyway is under construction in the rear to improve sanitation.
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Pease Street
Evangelist Rev. Ben M. Edwards Leads Jacksonville Meetings
Rev. Ben M. Edwards former pastor of Central Christian Church Vernon now a noted evangelist conducts a series of meetings in Jacksonville Florida aided by Mr and Mrs R W Pollock singers The team visited Jacksonville ten days recently but left for engagements in North Carolina and Virginia
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Ben M. Edwards
Central Christian Church of
Vernon
Jacksonville
Florida
R. W. Pollock
North Carolina
Virginia
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