Wilbarger County Schools Exhibit Growing Teacherage Use
Wilbarger County reports a rise in teacherages with 14 schools already housing them and others planning to add them this term. County Superintendent J A Hollar notes rapid progress, high state commendations, and Bourland as a model rural school amid expanding staffs and planned new teacherages.
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J. A. Hollar
State Department of Education
Bourland
State Department
Kincheloe
Jackson Springs
Dons
Hinds
Haney Konda
Thompson
Elliott
East Vernon
Hanulk Hill
Oklainton
Harrold
Lockett
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Lockett School Honors Term Honor Roll and Awards
Fred Gaines, principal, announces term honor roll at Lockett School. Top high school averages go to Gertrude Weideranders and Johnnie Lon Salmon. Christie A Schmoker and Marie Schmoker win best attendance. Best spellers: seventh Parsee Rousey. sixth Christie A Schmoker. fifth Pauline Nix. fourth Marie Schmoker. third Iva Cobb. second Mattie Bell Anderson.
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Lockett School
Fred Gaines
Gertrude Weideranders
Johnnie Lon Salmon
Christie A. Schmoker
Marie Schmoker
Parsee Rousey
Pauline Nix
Iva Cobb
Mattie Bell Anderson
Memorial Day Observances at Vernon Churches
Memorial day services are planned at several Vernon churches and the First Methodist Church during the morning worship hour. Confederate Veterans will lead by J. A. Creager and World War Veterans by Ep M. Haney with Albert E. Robinson Post, joining in a body.
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Vernon
First Methodist
J. A. Creager
Camp Cadell
Legion Boys
Ep. M. Haney
Albert BE. Robinson
Murchison Couple Back From Denver Trip
Mrs. A. H. Murchison and Mr. Murchison returned Wednesday from Denver. They accompanied Mrs. M Kell on her journey to Los Angeles. Mrs Kell has been visiting for two months and with the Murchisons took a Caribbean cruise a few weeks ago.
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A. H. Murchison
Denver
Musicians Club Holds Closing Meeting at Library
A special Musicians' club gathering is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 5:80 o'clock in the library to mark the year end. The event will cap the club’s activities for the season.
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Musicians’ Club
Old Folks All Day Singing Planned for Tolbert
J W Dockery of Tolbert outlines the annual Old Folks All Day Singing to be held the first Sunday in June. The program honors old songs in a non denominational day of worship with free transport for attendees within fifty miles and a communal lunch.
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Tolbert
The
Baptist
Archer
Mrs. McDonald Undergoes Operation at Local Sanitarium
Mrs. W. G. McDonald was admitted for an operation this morning at a local sanitarium. Her condition is reported satisfactory. Mrs. F. B. Alexander arrived Wednesday to be with her.
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W. G. McDonald
FB. P. Alexander
Murchison Chapter No 424 to Meet Monday Night
FE. T. Murchison chapter No 424 C FE will meet Monday night at the Masonic hall Election of officers will be held and the degrees will be conferred
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FE. T. Murchison
C. FE. S
Masonic Hall
Plans to raise stock for Wilbarger County Fair expansion
President Len Byars announced five two member committees to solicit stock for increasing association capital from 15000 to 25000 to fund a new exhibit hall judges stand and other necessary buildings. Directors emphasized essential improvements and potential stockholders meeting upon successful canvass.
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Widch
Lon Byars
Andy Bourland
Cy Long
Dick Coffee
C. BR Ashenhurst
BO Christian Adam Donges
J. TL. Swartwood
A. N. Vernon
Joe Napier
Byars
byPersident Byars
Oklaunion Club Receives Support for New Club Home
Oklaunion community work continues as the Home and School club prepares a new room in the school building funded by Saturday Vernon markets. M B Oates will discuss Poultry while the club plans to use the space for expression music classes and a library with Mrs. Dick Gatewood as president and Mrs. J A Blevins as secretary.
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Ternoon
Vernon
Dick Gatewood
J. A. Blevins
Brown says Wilbarger County beats California
Charles A. Brown returns from San Diego after months on business. He says Vernon and Wilbarger counties have California beaten in many ways, noting better business, wealthier people, superior water, and climate. He quips California crops are mainly tourists.
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San Diego
Cal
California
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Brown
Local Couple Wed by Justice in Court House Office
B Sims of Coteman Oklahoma and Mise Minnie Arnold of Chillicothe were married Tuesday noon by Justice T J Griffiths in his Court House office. The couple will reside in Chillfesthe.
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F B. Sims
Coteman
Okla
Mise Minnie Arnold
K. L. Arnold
Chillicothe
T J. Griffiths
Court House
Chillfesthe
Powers to Conduct Revival at Local First Baptist
Dr. O. L. Powers of Wichita Falls will lead a revival at the First Baptist Church beginning the second Sunday in June. A special singer will lead the choir. Powers is described as a powerful southern Baptist preacher, highly educated and in demand by many churches. Local Baptists say they are fortunate to secure his preaching and training.
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First Baptist
Dr. Powers
South
Hawkins to Washington as Maskat Shrine Representative
L G Hawkins, president of Waggoner Nations Bank, will leave May 31 to represent Maskat Shrine Temple of Wichita Falls at the Imperial Council. As Chief Rabban, he may become Potentate next year, the temple's highest office, with thousands of Shriners attending from across the United States.
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L. G.hawkins
Waggoner Nations Bank
Washington
Wichita Falls
Imperial Council
United States
Mr. Hawking
Rabban
Maskat Temple
Clifton alumni report new administration building at college
Arthur Hingst returned from Clifton where he attended an alumni meeting of Clifton Lutheran College. He says a new 75000 dollar administration building is under construction and the old building will be converted into a dormitory once the new structure is completed.
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Arthur Hingst
Clifton
Clifton Lutheran College
Hingst
Federation of Clubs Meeting Sunday Afternoon
The Federation of Women's clubs will meet Saturday at 3 o'clock in regular session. Several questions of importance will be discussed and all representatives are asked to be present.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rotary Club Supports Local Students at Vernon Event
The Rotary Club via W. O. Stokes keeps in touch with three students helped into college last Ball. Walter McElroy of A M plans a summer tailor shop to fund his schooling while Wilburn Bramlett cuts hair and plans a modern barber business. Ruth Thebun at Baylor aims to teach in the county. both Holmes and Pace attend Musicians Club program in Vernon.
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Wilburn
Bramlett
A and M
Wilbur
Tas
Walter McElroy
Mission
Ruth Thebun
Baylor College
Belton
Belton. Last Year, Before Going Away, She Was Deputy District Erk. Miss Thebun
Chillicothe Visitors Attend Church Music Program
Mrs W N Wofford and children with Mrs S R McKinnon and Miss Beasle Vernon of Chillicothe visited Wee p on Wednesday to attend the Musician's club program at the First Methodist Church hosted by Mr and Mrs F A Vernon.
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W. N. Wofford
S. R. McKinnon
Beasle Vernon
Chillicothe
F. A. Vernon
First Methodist Church
Vernon Delegation Praises West Texas Chamber Meet
Vernon delegates to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in San Angelo returned enthused by the largest event yet with many not registered claiming crowds of about 15 000. They praised community cooperation and suggested sending a uniform band next year amid injuries from a stadium collapse and a Pullman car arrival in Chillicothe with delegation spouses awaiting their return.
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Vernon
San Angelo
Plainview
Bruce Gibson
Yond
J. DD. Summeronur
West Texas
Ife
Brownwood
San Anegro
Denver
Tt BE
Shepherd
Hubert Harrison
Wichita Falls
Enthusiasm Rises for Vernon Chamber Program Week
Vernon boosters returned from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in San Angelo and report strong momentum for the Chamber of Commerce week starting Monday June 4. Capt Nesbadin leads a community work week with special speeches and events planned to match West Texas progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Reverend Dickenson to Preach at Doans Schoolhouse
Rev. Robert FE Dickenson will preach at Doans Schoolhouse on Sunday afternoon May 27 at 4 o'clock. The notice invites local residents to attend the service.
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Robert FE. Dickenson
Doans School House
Modern storage plant opens at northwest Texas and Fannin
The Coca Cola Bottling and Tea Co has opened a modern storage and service plant at Texas and Fannin. It features freezing storage vaults with cork insulated concrete walls, an automatic tee sewing machine for 100 75 50 and 25 pound blocks, rear loading platform, and a front drive in service for wholesale and retail customers. Adams and Veteto operate a gasoline station fronting the shed for convenience.
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Ammenta Fiont
Pew
Adams and Veteto
Carney Takes Half Interest in Lampasas Record
Ray S. Carney, son of Vernon residents, buys half interest in the Lampasas Record from H. M. Thompson and will head the editorial side. A UT Austin graduate, Carney has worked at Electra News and later edited the Clarendon News.
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Ray S. Carney
Lampasas
J. A. Carney
Vernon
The
Record
Tak
Lampasas Record
Hk. M
Ray Carney
University of Texas
Electra News
Clarendon
Miss Mildred Robertson Recovering After Operation
Miss Mildred Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Robertson is recovering from an appendicitis operation performed at a local sanitary team.
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Mildred Robertson
Ed Robertson
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Andrew Bonar Law
Andrew Bonaclaw
England
Great Britain
J. W. Dockery
Eastern Star
Len Byars
Oklaunion Club
M. B. Oates
Fort Worth
Home
Oklaunion
Californes
Charles A. Brown
Counle
Kearns
Po. Heane
Port Worth
Wihotin
DR. C.1. Powers
Will
First Baptist Church
O. L. Powers
L. G. Hawkins
Federation of Clubs
Rotary Club
W. ON
S. FH. Holmes
Chas. Pace
Troupe
Musicians Club
Wayne Holmes
Delicates
Tex
As Chamber of Commerce At
San An
Gelo
Fidence
Price Gibson
G. D. Simimerour
Robbie Castleberry
Deleagues
Vernon Boosters
West Texas Chamber of
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Doans
Coca Cola
Fannin
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