Presbyterians Plan New Church Campaign Here
At Federated Presbyterian Church on West Wilbarger Street a meeting with over 150 attendees approved a canvass to raise funds for a new church within twelve months. With 16 000 dollars on hand and a target near 75 000 dollars the campaign begins by November 1. Several church leaders spoke on Sunday School needs and growing membership includes an upcoming men’s class of seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Federated Presbyterian Church
West Wilbarger Street
Solon Sewell
H. Shive
J. Oa. Sirdsong
BE. L. Moore
BE. L. Danoney
M. C. Culbertson
Presbyterian Church
Poneh
Former Vernon Girl Weds in Hobart Methodist Ceremony
Miss Hallie Andrews the former Vernon girl married TH. G. Can Trell of Hobart Oklahoma at the M E B Church South in Hobart at 10 o clock Sunday night May 15 Rev W E Humphreys officiating The groom is a well known Hobart young man The bride formerly lived in Vernon and was popular here and in Hobart Hobart will remain home to the young people
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Hallie Andrews
TH. G. Cantrell
Hobart
Oklahoma
M. EB. Church
South
W. EF. Humphreys
Pas
Vernon
Ladd Wins Cup for Leadership in Sales
Ladd of this city won a Silver loving cup and a Dayton trip for leading Delco light dealers in northern Midwestern Texas. He achieved about 3,000 watts of yearly business, surpassing the 1,000 watt threshold for the award. The local dealer previously won a trip for high business share.
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Ladd
Dayton
Ohio
Delco
Texas
Students Return Home as Trains Carry Summer Burdens
The article notes returning students from Vernon as trains bring home youths for summer. Named individuals include Miss Ruby Thomas daughter of J M Thomas of West Wil, Dixon Boger son of Lon and Mrs Boger, Perry Howard son of Dr and Mrs A Howard, and Rory Dixon daughter of J A Dixon formerly at Hockaday School in Dallas, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ruby Thomas
J. M. Thomas
West Wil
Barger Street
National Pork Seminary
Washington, D. C
Dixon Boger
Lon Boger
Texas A
M. College
Perry Howard
A. Howard
Columbia Military Town
Columbia
Rory Dixon
J. A. Dixon
Elks to Stage Cabaret on June 8
Local Elks will stage a cabaret June 8 per the social committee meeting held this morning. Six girls will present dancing and singing acts in the club rooms. Elks and their ladies will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Small Attendance Marks American Legion Cemetery Ceremony
Limited attendance at Eastview Cemetery for a local post of the American Legion services honoring soldiers who died overseas. The event included flag placements for each county fallen, roll call, memorial orders, prayers, and a memorial address. Plans to auction sales to fund French War efforts were abandoned due to no-shows.
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Eastview Cemetery
American Legion
Melville D. Owens
W. M. Mintz
Richard Malcom Brooks
J. M. Batchelor
Howard Liles
Roy B. McClure
Albert D. Sheppard
United States
Elzy Youngblood
Gus Ramage
Ramagether
Allingham Nephew Drowns in Missouri
C A Allingham learns his nephew, the son of his brother, died by drowning at La Plata Missouri. The husband and child survive. His sister Miss Sallie and he left Sunday night for La Plata after telegram confirmation.
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Cc. A. Allingham
la Plata
Mr. Allingham
Vernon
Miss Sallie
Penn Burk Well Reaches Near Two Thousand Feet Depth
The Penn Burk well, located west of town, sits around 2,000 feet deep as steady progress continues. A heavy blue shale was encountered near 1,900 feet and drillers expect to strike the pay sand at about 2,200 feet.
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Penn-Burk
Barn destroyed by fire on J. T. Cabe place EK. Marshall
A barn and feed were destroyed by a Saturday evening fire at about 10 o'clock on the J. T. Cabe place on EK. Marshall Street. The loss totaled 575 dollars and was not covered by insurance. The blaze is believed to have resulted from spontaneous combustion.
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J. T. Cabe
EK. Marshall St
Triangle Oil Well Shot Fails To Deliver Expected Results
A recent shot in the Triangle oil well produced mostly water with 100 feet of oil and water in the test. The operation did not injure the well and a stockholders meeting is set for Monday at the Carnegie Library to discuss deepening the well and involving Burton test shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle
Carnegie Library
Vernon and North Fort Worth to decide state title this week
Fort Worth Vernon, facing North Fort Worth High in a two game series, can claim the state championship only if it wins both games after a prior win over Abilene. The Friday 3 p.m. and Saturday 5 p.m. games hinge on Vernon’s ability to convert scoring chances as Abilene game was halted due to a dispute over expenses and umpire.
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North Forth
Fort Worth
Abilene Droas
Ming
Toin
Rth
Tom Vernon
Fort Kaut County
Verfon
Abilene
Wheton
Vernon
Tas
North Fort Worth High
Cade
Baird
Verne
Winston
May Attend Missionary Conference in Ouannah
Vernon delegates Mrs L McCurdy and Mrs Etta Long attend the annual Woman's Missionary Society meeting of the Methodist Church in Onanah. Rev S W Hayne Rev W T Garvin and others join the Vernon party with speeches on Life Enlivenment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouanah
Vernon
Fair Secretaries Will Meet in June Proceedings
A meeting of all Fair secretaries in the State will be held under the Texas Chamber of Commerce during June to perfect a State Fair Association and plan organization for new fair associations in communities without them. Local fairs and agricultural carnivals play a key role in community development and the group aims to foster them.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Gene Well Progress Near Pyramid Test Site
The Gene well south of the Pyramid test has reached about 1700 feet in depth with no exceptional showings observed thus far.
Recital by Mrs. Puckett’s piano pupils postponed to last night
The piano pupils of Mrs. Guy Puckett held a recital at her home, postponed from Friday. Fifteen performed, about fifty guests attended to enjoy the numbers tonight.
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Guy Puckett
Succumbs After Long Illness in Silver City
BH Baker formerly of Vernon and brother of W C Baker, local drug store owner, died May 2 in Silver City New Mexico after a long illness. He was 34, born in Houston County, came to Vernon from Burkburnett, half owner of Baker Brothers Drug Store, member of Bantise Church. Body brought to Vernon Saturday then to Davidson Oklahoma for funeral at 2 pm. Survived by wife, W C Baker, three sisters Mrs Dave Wathice Amarillo and two Mrs D Dominy of Trinity and How-ton counties, and brothers T K and J S Baker of Houston County.
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B. HE Paker
Vernon
Silver City
New Mexico
BH. Baker
W. C. Baker
Baker
Baker Brothers Drang
Mr. Baker
God Wats
Houston County
Burkburnett
Bantise Church
Davidson
Oklo
Dave Wathice
Amarillo
Y. Dominy
Howston County
Dominy
Trinity County
T. K
Wheat harvest begins in Red Bhatt country says M J Walker
Farmers seven miles northeast of town report begun wheat harvest with hopeful prospects for a fair crop. Labor is ample and no trouble anticipated in gathering grain. Cotton also shows a good stand in Red Bluff according to Walker.
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Red Bhatt
M. J. Walker
Conrae
Red Bluff
Revival to Begin at Airdome Corner East Texas and Cumberland
Elder Foy FB Wallace pastor of the local Church of Christ will lead revival services starting Sunday at the Airdome on East Texas and Cumberland streets. The unused venue will be arranged for comfort with seats placed inside for attendees.
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Foy
Wallace
Singer
S$. Teddlie
Airdome
East Texas
Cumberland Streets
Church of Christ
Milinery Meeting Held At Mrs. Bakers Brown Home
A millinery meeting was held at the Brown home of Mrs. Baker yesterday, organized by the local home demonstration agent to discuss hatmaking and design.
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Brown
Elk Club to Host Informal Thursday Dance
An informal dance is planned in the Elk club rooms Thursday night with local music. Admission requires a membership card.
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Elk Club
Margaret Leads Vernon District in Educational Drive
Margaret claims the honor as the first Vernon District charge to pledge its share of the 45 million educational fund. The Vernon District expects to pledge about 75 thousand dollars, with progress reported from multiple points and a week of effort seen as needed to reach the goal.
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Margaret
Vernon
Marearet
J. M. Baller
O G. Brown
SAA
T. Hunt
Tay
Attempted Safe Breach at Coca Cola Bottling Co
Thieves tried to blow the Coca Cola Bottling Co on North Main Street with nitroglycerin. The door with two charges failed to yield, an exit through a south window noted, and clerks found the register untouched. Sheriff Heh tracked two men, but identities remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola Boteling Co
North Main Street
Pupils in Violin Recital at West Texas Street Home
Mrs Roy McConihe hosted a violin recital with about twenty attendees on West Texas street. Pupil Miss Margaret Stinwen of Coloraie and Mrs S McConihe’s cousin performed, with gold on white programs and a concluding dessert served. Elder Wallace returns from revival series at Picinview Lockney and San Saba amid growing interest.
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Roy McConihe
West Texas Street
Margaret Stinwen
Coloraie
Mra. S McConthe
Wallace
Hitler Foy F. Walthree
T. Teddlie
Picinview
Lockney
San Saba
Girl Born to Vaughn Couple Near Vernon
A girl was born Saturday May 28 to Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughn living twelve miles southeast of Vernon. The brief notice records the birth and location for local readers.
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George Vaughn
Vernon
Tragic 10 Year Old Killed by Electric Wire in Tree
A Vernon area boy, Johnnie Ruark, aged 10, died after grabbing a live electric wire while climbing a tree for a bird nest. His body was found about six hours after he disappeared, with burns to his left hand and lower limbs. An inquest ruled death resulted from contact with the insulated wire worn smooth. Funeral services were held at Eastview Cemetery with Elder J. Ty Cahe officiating.
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Johnnie Roark
West Vernon
Fargo
Johnnie Ruark
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Buria
Eastview
J. Ty Cahe
Baptists Eye Base Game With All-State Dreams
The First Baptist Church young men propose a base ball game series against nearby churches including the Methodist Church squad. Howard Timberlake speaks for four Baptist men saying they want to play any time and accept any opposing team launch on the diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
First Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Cys Howard Timberlake
Four Men of the Baptist Church
Will Present In Plum Valley at Pargo Saturday
Farmers Valley players bring In Plum Valley to Fargo on Saturday night. The three act comedy drama features a carefully chosen cast and a present day East setting.
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Plum Valley
Pargo
Farmers Valley Players
Fargo
Bachactor
Vicks Up Runaways
Crowell boys Sam Ivie and Bob Glover were picked up Monday by Sheriff Ish and admitted they ran away from home. Their parents came for them last night.
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Sam Ivie
Bob Glover
Crowell
Sheriff Ish
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