Exemption Board Clears Sumner of Criticism
The Wilbarger County Exemption Board published a statement exonerating Joe Sumner and others from any improper conduct in his deferred classification case. The board urged public acceptance of its judicial decision and urged an end to agitation. A Dallas dispatch notes German women must register between June 1 and 26 under Justice Department rules with fingerprints. local postmasters and police to conduct registrations. Reverend W T Rouse is unanimously called to serve Vernon Baptist Church indefinitely after a year of service.
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Vernet Record
Joe Summer
Derry
TE. Coffee
Andersen
Morgan
M. A Neathery
Frank Murchison
Tes BK. Johnson
Joe Sumner
Stummer
Armd
Doe Sumner
Ito
Jov. Townsend
United States
Washington
Dallas News
Department of Justice
Pawnoend
The
Baptist Church
W. T. Rouse
Rouse
Vernon
Liberty Bond Coupon Clipping Trends Reported by Postmaster
J. V. Townsend, local postmaster, notes many Liberty Bond coupons are being clipped. The bronze back mini note like coupons are dated and can be dipped as they become due or redeemed at any time. They do not compound interest if left on the bonds.
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Edison
Mr. Edison
J. V. Townsend
Fire at Berger’s restaurant nears roof with limited city water
A morning fire at A W Bergers restaurant between the old station of C R Staley and the Port Worth and Denver depot was fought with chemicals and cistern water. No one was hurt as flames reached the roof but were contained before spreading further. Berger lived in a rear house and the fire appeared to start in curtains in a bedroom.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
W. Berger
Oid
C. R. Staley
Port Worth
Denver
Ministers swap roles as sermon plans shift
Rev M Phelan presiding elder will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday night. The pulpit will be filled at 11 by Rev C D West conference agent for the superannuate home at Tuscola, not by the presiding elder as announced earlier. Nunnally's fresh candy at Pendleton's Drug Store. B72 J C Bryan of Camp Mabry at Austin passed through Vernon en route to Crowell. Pendleton & Son offer golf outfits at Dallas prices. Mrs Sallie Johnson of EL Centro Calif is visiting her sister Mrs J W Pettit. Mrs W O Warren and children of ML Rene left Wednesday to visit relatives at Tell Texas.
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J.C. Bryan
Camp Mabry
Austin
Vernon Thursday
Crowell
Wo OH. Warren
ML Rene
BE. Collins
Tell
Texas
Mrs Battendorf Returns From Alpine After Father's Death
Mrs M U Battendorf came back Tuesday night from Alpine New Mexico where she was summoned by her father's illness. The father, a saw mill manager distant inland, died before her arrival.
Mothers Day at Baptist Church Observed Next Sunday
Mothers Day will be observed at the Baptist Church next Sunday morning with a prepared program planned for an enjoyable time. In the evening service the sermon will continue the third in a series for Youre men by Pastor W. T. Rouse.
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Baptist Church
Bourland and Morgan Return From Dallas Meeting
AJ Bourland and S A N Morgan came back from Dallas after attending a Farm Loan Association meeting held yesterday. Bourland also visited his mother during the trip.
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AJ M. Bourland
S. A. N. Morgan
Dallas
The
Farm Loan Association
Mer. Bourland
Nation to observe May 30 as National Prayer Day
Vernon churches will open at 7 am May 30 as proclaimed by President Wilson to fast and pray for peace. A noon union meeting at the Methodist Church will run from 12 to 2 with mayors and ministers leading different prayer services at local churches. Businesses will close for two hours to allow participation. A Congress resolution cites devotion to Almighty God and the nation’s war effort.
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Wilson
Vernon
Methodist Church
Congress
United States
Vernon-Electra Oil set to start lot sales
Vernon-Electra Oil Company readies sale of lots with preliminary work finished. J. G. Morrison says sales are under way. Officers: J. A. Dixon president. Luther Webb vice president. A. A. Murchison treasurer. W. Hy Rogers secretary. Directors include Dixon Webb Rogers Murchison Lane Roger Cabe Hawkins.
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Vernon-Electra Oil Company
J. G. Morrison
Wasntunger
J. A. Dixon
Luther Webb
A. A. Murchison
W. Hy Rogers
A. E. Murchison
W. A. Lane
A. ©. Roger
Seniors Attended Farewell Banquet at White Rose Cafe
Last Friday after graduation the senior class held a farewell banquet at the White Rose Cafe featuring sandwiches olives ice tomatoes and iced tea. Afterward the seniors rode the midnight train to bid farewell to the departing high school teachers. Carl Robinson visited his grandparents in El Reno Wednesday.
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White Rose Cafe
Carl Robinson
el Reno
John Immet
Smiths travel to Fort Worth for TCU graduation
Mr and Mrs J C Smith leave Wednesday for Fort Worth to attend the Texas Christian University graduation exercises for their daughter Thelma Smith who is a student at the institution. They plan to return Saturday.
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J. C. Smith
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Thelma Smith
Mrs. Smith
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