Memorial Services for Wilbarger County Soldiers at Eastview
Memorial services will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Eastview cemetery by the local American Legion post to honor Wilbarger county soldiers who died in World War I. Rev. Gites Ramage will lead. graves will be decorated and a ceremonial observe. Silk poppies will be sold Saturday to benefit French orphans and reconstruction efforts.
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American Legion
Eastview
Wilbarger County
Windfaill
Gites Ramage
the Stars and Stripes
Flanders
University Pageant to Surpass All Others at UT
Texas May 27 with a pro Austin program planned that seeks to celebrate the University of Texas. Faculty and student body anticipate a homecoming and a 500 alumni gathering for the celebration. The central feature is a pageant titled The Evolution of the University of Texas depicting the campus administration, budget, faculty, athletics, and student life through dances, statues, tableaux, and slides.
Wilbarger County Fair Dates Announced by Manager Coffee
Manager R H Coffee announces Wilbarger County Fair will run August 31 through September with plans for all three days. Attractions are not yet finalized and schedules remain subject to change.
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Wilbarger County Fair
R. H H. Coffee
City structures June property owner appearances and resignations
June 12 and 4 set for property owners to show why assessments should not rise. William Blackwood resigns as Vernon corporation judge after city attorney says one person cannot hold two offices. Park regulation for common carriers passes first reading amid dissension.
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William Blackwood
City of
Vernon
Blackwoods
General Rally Day at VP Baptist Church Sunday
A general rally and special program are planned at VP Baptist Church this Sunday. Superintendent J N Fulcher urges every member of the church and Sunday School to attend for a successful day, with a photograph of the entire school expected at the rally.
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J. N Fulcher
Hill Crest Club Holds Picnic For Members
About 100 Til Crest Country Club members enjoyed a basket picnic Tuesday evening at the club grounds west of town. The event featured a long spread of foods on three tables and included children who enjoyed a new skiff recently purchased by the tomb. The Anniral Old Folks Singing is set for Tolbert Baptist Church Sunday at 5 PM with an invitation to all to bring dinner to share on the ground at noon.
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Til Crest
Tolbert Baptist Church
New Member Joins Local Chamber of Commerce
Rev. E. L. Moore has been received as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce after voluntary application. He joins the business circle as a new member and will participate in chamber activities.
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E. L. Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Holt Greever Wedding Surprises Vernon Couple
Lieratives qtet friends of Misa KaCile Hiolt and William Keltow Greever were surprised late Thursday by the marriage at Rev. Gus Ramage's residence. The ceremony, attended only by one guest, marked the culmination of a long romance begun in Crane School days. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Cecil Storey of West Wilbarger Street, is Vernon born and educated, with studies at Our Lady of Victory Fort Worth, Taylor University, Texas Christian University, and Southern Methodist University. The groom, native Vernon, son of Mr. and Mrs. EK Greever, studied at Clarendon College and works with his father in the Districtorium theater. They will reside with the Greevers temporarily.
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Qtet
Misa KaCile Hiolt
William Keltow Greever
Gus Ramage
Pook Finley
Heromanee
Crane
Cecil Storey
West Wilbarger Street
Vernon
Texas
Our Lady of Victory School
Fort Wooerth
Taylor University
Texas Christian University
Southern Methodiet University
Greever
Insay Feloods
Vicloity
EK. Greever
Loew
Clarendon College
Dictorium
HE. OK. Greever
Certs Sent To Schools From UT Interscholastic League
The University of Texas Interscholastic League distributes certificates from its Austin headquarters to schools across the state. About two hundred perfect spellers were found among thousands of entries in the state contest, with over 150 schools represented and only a few schools producing multiple winners. Some schools receive special toner certificates, and Wilbarger County submissions have not yet been reported.
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University of Texas Interscholastic League
Austin
Wilbarger
City Builds Manhole on North Cumberland Street
A four foot diameter manhole has been constructed on North Cumberland Street between Mast Pease and East Texas Streets. The block is scheduled for paving soon.
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Cumberland St
Mast Pease and
East Texas
Mrs Birch Buys City Property from Murchison
A. H. Murchison sells to Mrs. R. A. Birch the west feet of the northwest quarter of block 8S South Addition for $2,000.
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A. H. Murchison
R. A. Birch
Chautauqua Officers Named for Wednesday Meeting
Chautauqua officials were named at a Wednesday session led by Chamber of Commerce manager and board chairman. The seven day event runs June 17, with season tickets and prices announced for various age groups.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hepin Jaume Po
Woon Stokes
P. Robertson
Gos Reimage
BK. Moore
R.W. Havne
R In L Killough
Seasor
Funeral services for Dr. M. A. McBride of Ragland
Dr. M. A. McBride, aged 52, physician in Ragland for four years, died Wednesday evening after arrival in Vernon for treatment. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, with burial in Bastyiow. Unmarried, he had health troubles and had lived in southern Texas and California. the Raylind physician was transported by wagon to Vernon for care.
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Underwood
M. A. McBride
Ragland
Vernon
McBride
Rowland
Win
Raylind
Livine
Texas
California
Flder J. UT Cabe
Bastyiow
Huggins Recitals Set for Monday Evening at Studio
The pupil of Huggins Studio will perform Monday evening at 426 West Paradise Street in a yearly recital. Tickets are $1. All lovers of music are invited to attend as local music enthusiasts look forward to the event.
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Huggins
West Paradise Street
Private recital to feature Thelma Sraith at instructor’s home
Thelma Sraith and about twenty participants will showcase pieces in a private recital at 4 20 PM Saturday afternoon at the instructor’s home with a small audience of parents and friends invited.
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Thelma Sraith
Opening of New Million Dollar Home Noted in Telegram
A formal opening and housewarming will mark the new million dollar home at Kort Worthstor Telegram. The event spans May 30 21 and June 1 with invitations sent statewide.
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Kort Worthstor-Telegram
Harvest Hands Seek Seasonal Work in Vernon Area
Vernon Chamber of Commerce reports daily requests for harvest hand work as unemployment rises increasing demand for seasonal jobs. Local residents seek employment opportunities amid crop season needs.
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Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Married at Bride’s Home in Vernon Ceremony
Miss Neva Robinson and Leslie Rip sell both of Vernon were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at 5 at the bride’s home on North Houston street. Rev Rose officiated with a few relatives present. The bride is active in church work and local schooling, while the groom works at Owens Panneyker Company.
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North
Houston Street
Revdy Rose
Complete County Paving Near Town Completion Report
Wilbarger county finished paving the county road east of town after about two months work at notable expense. The first half is open to traffic and reaches the first southbound road. the remainder should be usable by June 15. The new road is sixteen feet wide and about 2.0 miles shorter. Crews are finishing dirt shoulders while street paving plans for town remain undetermined. Remaining sections include North Cumberland Street segments and portions of Malin and Texas streets.
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Wilbarger County
Cumberland Street
Pease
B. Texas
Malin St
W. Teaxt
Improving Residence of A. Castlebury on West Paradise
A. Castlebury begins improvements at his residence on West Paradise Street including construction of a sleeping porch and other updates to the property.
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A. Castlebury
West Paradise Street
Is Adding Improvements L. K. Johnson Remodeling Home
L. K. Johnson is remodeling his bathroom and sleeping porch at his West Texas street residence. The project involves improvements to the dwelling and may affect the street facade during work.
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L. K. Johnson
West Texas Street
Little Folk Recital Delights Pleasing Methodist Night
Pupils of Mise Finth Motarveaul staged a charming recital at the West Methodist Church test night with many performers delivering notable pieces. A second program with further student entries and varied selections was announced for this evening, featuring a wide range of titles and soloists.
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Mise Finth Motarveaul
Wirst Methodist Church
Vite Folk
Vernon Athletic Club Adds Eight New Members
Eight new members have been obtained by the Vernon Athletic Club bringing the total to twenty. They are Cavid Copeland William Hampton Jess Tollar Aubrey Huddleston Ambers Robinson Thornton Fergeson Clyde Connell and Hugo Gethausen. Members are taking active workouts daily in the gymnasium on South Cumberland Street.
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Vernon Athletic Club
Cavid Copeland
William Hampton
Jess Tollar
Aubrey Huddleston
Ambers Robinson
Thornton Fergeson
Clyde Connell
Hugo Gethausen
South Cumberland Street
Oil development outlook improves in area with new wells planned
In the county oil scene an upturn follows a dip as several projects near testing stages. The Triangle shows promising pressure with swabbing improvements, while the Telangle and Pyramid region wells attract attention. Vernon Winner and McAdoo Oakes Schaeffer sites near deeper drilling and rig construction is anticipated on multiple sites.
Pek Ladies Entertain With 40 Tournament
Ladies of the Pek club host a 40 tournament this afternoon in the club rooms with more than forty guests expected. Mrs. FB Hicks chairs the planning with Mrs. J. M. Napier and Mrs. I. B Piper. Volunteers manage each table and a flower corsage is awarded for high score. A Legion committee will meet to arrange poppy sales tomorrow.
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Bik
Mad Lady
FB. P. Hicks
Ladies’ Organization
J. M. Napier
I. B Piper
W. K. Long
Arthur Vernon
W. N. Stokes
Jed Morrow
Dick Coffee
Walter MccCaleb
Shirley Cook
Frank Murchison
Hindi Girls Demonstration Yields Bread By Short Process
Twenty three girls from the Hindu home demonstration club baked bread by the short process method. The home demonstration agent called the experiment a distinct success as mothers attended and refreshments were served. A meeting is scheduled at Hind, Inn, 14 to form a men's home demonstration club.
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Hinds, Inne
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