Congress Passes Bonus Bill Over President’s Veto
The bill earned over two thirds in Congress despite vetoes, with Texas and Oklahoma senators voting to approve. It creates a cash payout and other benefits for veterans, detailing payment scales for service time, sea duty, and eligibility up to captain or lieutenant, plus aid from the Vernon American Legion post for lost discharge certificates and veteran applications.
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Congress
Texas
Sen
American Legion
Vernon American
Leon H. Brown
the Legion Figh
Oklahoma
Americary
Omns
Hseas
Amoenal FC Hid
Army
Wine Corps
Ivy
Vernon Post
Oderel
F. Maney
Legion
Marvin €.Currison
American
Dick Bowers to Fight Kid Snyder Monday Night
Dick Bowers local puncher meets Kidd Snider of Burkburnett at the National Guard Armory Monday night at 8:80 under guard auspices. Bowers has won three straight in sixty days and is a local favorite. Snider is a steady lightweight winner. A strong bout is anticipated with twenty six preliminary bouts by boys trained with Bowers and in good shape.
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Dick Bowers
Kidd Snider
Burkburnett
National Guard Armory
National Guard
Boweye
Snider
Bowers
Texan press leader moves amid illness
Dr ake M. Braswell, president of the Texas Press Association, left Clarendon for Richardson near Dallas to join Lana Harben in a publishing venture. His disconnect from Clarendon work follows weeks of illness and a breakdown, with plans to assist at his home in Charendon as his father’s care continues.
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Ake M. Branwell
Texas Presa Association
Lily
Dasseat Vernon
Lay En Ronlesso
Mr. Braswell
TAWQ
Clarendon News
Kichison
Dallas
Lana Harben
As Association
Hardson
Jardson
Tico
Charenden
Siarendon
Texas
Aiint Toon
Attendance Steady At Sunday Schools Collection Drops
Attendance at Sunday schools remained steady while the weekly collection dipped below 50,000 for the first time in eight weeks. Readers are warned the report lists church totals including First Methodist 802 present and 12.95, First Baptist 4020 present and 12.80, Federated Presbyterian 102 present and 2.86, Central Christ church 152 present and 180? 8.76, Church of Christ 87 present and 11.11, Fatheran hired 4 present and 2.15, totaling 46.67 for all Sun day schools.
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First Methodist Church
First, Baptist Church
Federated Presbyterian Church
Central Christ Ign
Local Charity Event Honors High Scorers and Winners
A list of participants includes White, Foster T Edmison, Herb Thompson, FR PR Sherrill, Knox Kinard, JG Sherman, Marvin Brown, Sharn Fred Thompson, Les M Lovelace, Lutz Jr., and Misses Minnie King and Vineta Denny. High score won by Mrs Fred Thompson, consolation to Mrs Kinard, and Mrs Russell won in the cut. Refreshments featured pink and white decor and a sinha coarse dessert served in emtint flower pots with forget me not corantes.
Social calendar items And events in Chillicothe region
The Delphians host Chillicothe Tichplie club at The Crest club with an afternoon tower row. Stitch and Chatter postpones to Thursday week with Mrs Marvin Sharp as hostess. Mrs John Storey hosts Friday lab at Masonic hall. O Y Sh School of Instruction hosts Friday event. Senior Class Play Come out of the Kitchen at Vernon Theater Thursday night admission 25 and 40 cents.
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Delphians
Chillicothe Tichplie Flan Club
Innehedn Tower Row
Crest Club
Stitch and Chatter Club
Marvin Sharp
John .A. Storey
School of Instruction of
O. Y. Sh
Masonic Hall
Vernon Theater
Ite
Birthday Party For Gwendolyn Edwards
Gwendolyn Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Edwards of Lexall Street celebrated her fourth birthday Friday at home with a party. Guests included Joyce Prekett Corelyn Henanix Wind Lewis and many friends. Pink roses and pink white crepe paper decorated the set with ice cream and cake served after games. A cake with four candles was cut as wishes were made for her future happiness.
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Ciwendolyn
Edwards
Lexall Street
Patito
Gleam
Joyce Prekett
Corelyn Henanix
Wind
Lewis
Vely
Tiare
Bucerda Ress
Lonite Gene Smith
Christian Tawis
Jessie Zachery Vrayzes Zachry
Florences Nevit
Hivet Setutts
Bernia Schultz
Tennie Prekett
Homer Tee Livans Tolly Fairward Crowley
Class of 1924 of Local High Have Busy Week
The local high school Class of 1924 fills the week with events starting with a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Dickenson at the First Methodist Church. A matinee and evening entertainments follow, with plans for a play directed by Miss Pendleton and Miss Castlebury handling music. Friday features the graduation and commencement address by James H. Lowry of the Honey Grove Signal.
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Sanday
Tome
al Lw
Aminh* Doe Pendleton
Mikes Beanle
Georgia Castleburyt
James Oh. Lowry
The
Honey Grove Signal
Terhune Entertains With Bridger And 42 Mix
Wes Terhune hosted two afternoon gatherings featuring Bridger and forty two guests last week. The Wednesday affair had Miss Vineta Denny at the punch bowl with the house decorated in American Beauty Killarney roses and ferns. Places bore the inscription Work here as song and marked guests included Mrs I3 Po King Sos J Pitts Mrs Join Allison Mrs Iman and Mrs Fred Reed with others listed among the attendees.
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Hk. II
Tertame
Texas
Etroect
J Pitts
Join Allison
Airs
Iman
Fred Reed
Tale Puckett Class Ti Brooks Joe Kressenburg Guy Puckett Jr
A terse social note mentions Tale Puckett and Brooks, Joe Kressenburg, and Guy Puckett Jr at a gathering where cream and cake were served.
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Tale Puckett
Brooks
Joe Kressenburg
Guy Puckett
Eastern Star School Preparations In District No 2
Members of the local Eastern Star chapter prepare for two day instruction in District No 2. A luncheon for visitors is planned at the White Rose Cafe on the final day. Mrs Nor ton B Welborn worthy grand matron will preside and tour the section. Willie Bennett and Alma Hill of Snyder Oklahoma were arrested by T J Griffiths in the courthouse Thursday morning. They will reside in Snyder.
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The
Eastern Star
White Rose Cafe
Norton B. Welborn
Denver
Clarendon
Willie Bennett
Alma Hill
Snyder
T. J. Griffiths
the Pener
Court House
Ten People Leave Here for Prison Sunday at Noon
One white man and nine negroes were delivered to Grand Russell, penitentiary agent, by local officers and Foard county to be transported to the state prison and reform school Sunday at noon. Robert Reese, sentenced to two years for bigamy, left with others from Crowell for terms between three and six years. The group includes the six Reetos and five Wells sons, sentenced for assault with intent to kill Sheriff Campbell and failure to appear before the grand jury. Ex senator D. D. Odell and Mrs Odell were in Vernon Sunday night.
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Grd Russell
Foard County
Sisite! Prison
Robert Reese
Reetoe
Byrd Family Attends Commencement Week in Taos
Mr and Mrs Byrd of Strong New Mexico visit for commencement week with Thornton Mergesson brother of Mrs Byrd among the graduates. The Byrds plan a summer stay in Taos New Mexico after the ceremonies.
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Mrs. Fe
Byrd
Strong
New Mexico
Thornton Mergesson
Taos
Vernon High Baseball Team Defeats Quanah High
The Vernon High School baseball team routed Quanah High 15 to 3 at Parr Park on Friday. Walker pitched an errorless game and Vernon’s strong fielding showed no drop in morale after the Amarillo trip.
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He Vernon
Eam
Quanah
Parr Park
Walker
Amarillo
Social News Pleasantries From Wichita Falls Thalia
Miss Ada Pierce was in Wichita Falls Saturday on business. TM Haney of Thalia was in lvernon Saturday on business.
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Witherspoon
Crowell, Vernon
Ada Pierce
Wichita Falls
TM. Haney
Thalia
Lvernon
Floral notice for Mrs S Sewell in Texas
For sale: sate, cat flowers and roses with larkspurs and two kinds of fern. Mrs S Sewell, 2902 Texas, Bireet, Telephone 35. 7 4 RO-Ste.
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S. Sewell
Texas
Bireet
Model Home Open For Inspection In Vernon Modern Flame
The model home was opened for inspection Saturday afternoon with special programs in the afternoon and evening. Club members act as hostesses, showcasing dark furnishings against a cream background. Curtains by club girls and artistic towers adorn rooms while airy east bedrooms and spacious closets attract attention. Students are urged to visit and enjoy the view.
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Chibs
Tolbert Baptist Church Schedules Fourth Sunday Service
The Tolbert Baptist Church will hold services on the fourth Sunday in May at 11 oclock. All local congregation members are requested to attend as they will consider calling a pastor at that time.
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Tolbert Baptist Church
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Kid Snyder
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Comay
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B.D. Hockersmith
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Wes, Terhune
Bridger
MN. Martin & Co
Eastern Star School
Okahoma County
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Fere
Vernon High
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W. N. Martin & Company
Witte
Cal
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Dixie
the Straw Hat Store
Madras
Perkins Timberlake Company
Hart Schaffner & Marx Fine Clothes
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