Farmers organize on basis of labor says Federated Farm Bureau
RB Jones district director told merchants in the district court room that seven million farmers should organize as Labor does. The federation aims to unite farmers, curb profiteering, and influence policy on issues like the Nolan Bill and gross sales tax while seeking favorable banking and credit support for cotton marketing.
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Federated Farm Bureau
PD. Jones
Jones
Farm Bureau
Svr
Federal Reserve Banking Law
al Ness Wen
Sai
American Cotton Association
The
Texas
Hale
T Hits
Hinery
One Hundred Fifty Babies Examined at Welfare Clinic
One hundred fifty babies were examined during a child welfare clinic held in the Red Cross room of the library building on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sixty were seen Tuesday and ninety Wednesday, with teeth and tonsils receiving close checks and several ailments noted. The event involved UT representative Miss Jeanie Mineknes and a team of doctors led by Drs A. T. Burguard, J. B. Dodson Jr, Howard Reger, J. W. Hix, B D Flaniken, and W. M. Schindler, plus many volunteers and nursing staff.
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Jeanie Mineknes
University of Texas
the Record
Drs. A. TB. Gaurland
J. BE. Dodson, Jr
Howard Reger
J. W. Hix
B.D. Flaniken
W. M. Schindler
Cotton Marketing Plan Promises Market Control and Savings
Mr Jones outlines a federation backed marketing plan for cotton to cut costs and insurance, reduce agency fees, and stabilize prices. He cites 12 million bales produced in 1918 and 300 million sold, arguing a central pool could lure buyers and aid farmers against market dictates. The California raisen growers’ experience is cited as a model.
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Jones
Federation
Europe
California
Vernon Varsity Eyes State Chance In Big Monday Game
A Vernon business petition seeks Monday 5 p.m. store closings to boost attendance at a hall event ahead of a key matchup against Belton. Percy and Haird star on mound, with Vernon's Jerry boasting a strong current record as the team eyes a possible state title bid and a trip to Fort Worth if they beat Belton.
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Winston
Eqine
Mainy
Vernon
Fort Worth
Bartlett High School
Tartlett
Belton
Federation contract discussed with business men
Following Mr. Jones address G R K Jones county agent spoke on support for the organization in other localities. He noted advances in the commercial world except in marketing farmer products. The Federation contract was explained and questions on any phase of the Federation were invited.
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Mr. Jones
G_ RK. Jones
Elk Ladies In 42 Tournament At Local Lodge
Elk Ladies will hold a 42 tournament in the club rooms of the local lodge Friday afternoon May 27. The event starts at 3 o'clock. All Elk ladies are invited to attend.
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Fis
P. Hicks
Elk
Vernon Rotary Charter Delivered by District Governor
iM Lutcher Stark, governor of the Eighteenth Rotary District, delivered Vernon Rotary’s charter at noon Wednesday after a postponed meeting. Stark urged high attendance, active community study, and sustained singing. noted Rotary’s open membership and urged informed service. He cited attendance records and urged Vernon Rotarians to stay engaged in schools and municipal affairs.
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Vernon
Im. J. Lutcher Stark
Fred Haskett
Childress Rotary
Horace Robbins
Wichita Falls
Rotary
Stark
Ile
Mission
Texas
Rotary Elit
Iro
Iry
Mate Righiset
Yose Faitic
Rotary Club
Jim
Bill
Bourland School Commencement Program Monday Night
Bourland Consolidated School will hold commencement exercises Monday night led by County Superintendent J. Rubher. The program features primary pupils songs and skits, intermediate and eighth grade acts, a pantomime, and a formal address, with Mrs. Gertrude Jones as principal and assistants Miss Burnett and Miss Purrelsmith.
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Bourland Consolidated School
Cent
J. O. Rubher
Reecy Lewis
South Sea
Orlando Grande
Lorena Mae Krebs
Tom Thumb
Radward Bourland
Ata Joe Bourland
Alys Bourland
Pank Goetse
Christine Gregory
Lee Gregory
Alphoe
Vernen Teed
Somebody Lid
Maurine Gregory
Cmoodness
Mr. Jones
Rufus Sherrard
Mrs. Jones
Rubye Bourland
William Henry
Secon Terns
Anna Joe Bourland
Vivian — Stephenason
Rade Grace Smith
Pauline Sherrard
Hazel Bourland
Marine Gregory
Mildred Rowden
Helen Sherrard
Gertrude Jones
Otties Burnett
Annie Purrelsmith
Rotary meet plans June Edinburgh trip and attendees
The club outlines a June departure for the International Convention in Edinburgh Scotland. Attendees include Emory Rhoads Hale Colley C M Ladd Cy Long T H Shive Y H Gabasin Luther Webb R D S Killough A M Bourland W A Lane Barney Williams O A Trunson Jed Morrow Stanley Hayne Myatt Napier J A Birdsong Arthur N Vernon and Puford O Brown. Local visitors were F L Massie and A D Sheppard.
Mrs Kelley Improves After Serious Illness
Mrs Kelley and Mrs M E Kelley have shown improvement after a two week period of serious illness. The report notes better health and continued recovery.
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M. E. Kelley
Vernon Business Men Defeat Frederick Team in Exhibition Game
Vernon business men defeated a Frederick team 4 to 0 at the fair grounds. Vernon's offense erupted in seven runs after Frederick visitors opened with a strong start. The game was part of the Frederick Liottim Cub tour visiting several towns. Vernon players included Wins ton, Pat, Rhoads, Cabe, Sheppard, Murchison, Norwood, Hooper, Poster, Chel, Weatherall. Local Chamber of Commerce had not been notified, so only gate receipts were managed. An evening bike event followed for all Frederick visitors.
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Ted Sofatow
Atkrica
Prederick Liotim Cub
Vernon
Taurine
A. F. Winston
Vitcher
Job Pat
Jimory Rhoads
Manor Cabe
ALD
Sheppard
Frank Murchison
Doc Norwood
Raleigh Hooper
Aubrey Poster
George Weatherall
Lool Chamber of Commerce
Preederick
Walker Planting 65 Acres of Sweet Potatoes Near Hayland
W A Walker and associates planted 65 acres of sweet potatoes on his Hayland farm. J T Davis E Young J Duffy and W P Prescott are among interested parties. Prescott has experience in sweet potato planting and Walker plans a curing plant if conditions stay favorable.
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W. A. Walker and Associates
Hayland
J.T. Davis
E. Young
J. Duffy
W. PT. Prescott
Iim
Mar
Prescott
Walker
Vernon Athletic Club Grows to Eighteen Members
Eighteen members now belong to the Vernon Athletic Club and many work out daily in the new gym on South Cumberland Street. Sauie equipment is installed and shower baths are completed. Members plan an exhibition, and next week they begin road work with runs into the country each evening.
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The
Vernon Athletic Club
South Cumberland Street
Elk Dance Draws Wide Attendance at Local Club
About thirty five couples attended the Elk dance last Tuesday night in the local club rooms. Many guests came from nearby towns and the music was provided by an out of town orchestra.
City Commissioners Approve Manpower and Salary Changes
City commissioners approved personnel shifts in the Drelness force and water sewer office abolishing the collector post. City engineer A J Robinson will assume duties. salaries for the water sewer office and city engineer were cut. Firemen gain a monthly allowance after each shift, and Charles Kattitt is replaced by HK Macey effective June 1. The city attorney will draft rules for street parade locations and floats. Park upkeep funds for Altingham Park were requested, action pending. Tax renditions work continues with district cable initiatives underway.
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Pow Kirby
Macey Ae
Charles Kattitt
Want Park
Wooh Piegins
Massie
Altingham Park
Vernon
Hhe
Dassiig
J C Smith Grocery Opens In New Building Tomorrow
The J C Smith Grocery schedules its opening in the new Wout Wilbarger Street building from 2 to 6 PM with coffee and cake for attendees. Public invited. The business moves from its current location and features new Bible stock sanitation bins and pest control measures along with a bright white interior and concrete floor.
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J. C. Smith
Petition to Consolidate School Districts Moves Forward
Readable text notes petitions to consolidate three districts into one. Proponent seeks to build a new high school at a proposed site and arrange names on the petition ahead of the election.
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oOeilcott, Thompson
Reno
Ifiie
Prick High
Lockett Petition Seeks School Tax Increase and Repairs
A petition circulating in the Lockett area requests a tax increase to fund schooling improvements and staff additions. Sidewalk repairs on Main Street in front of the R Goods Co. are noted as needed due to long-standing deterioration.
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Lockett
Torkett
R Goods Co
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