Elliott Vernon Meet At Elliott Church Box Supper
A large group of Vernon business men and the Vernon band joined Elliott residents for a box and pie supper at the Elliott Baptist church. A. P. Mason led the program, auctioned pies and boxes to raise funds for a new piano, with sums from $1 to $9.75 and total receipts near $100. Ve rnon guests were welcomed and invited to return for future events.
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Vernon
Dullitt
A. P. Mason
Elliott
Wilbarger County
Elliott Baptist Church
Alm
Fielder
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Wh. H. Nichols
W. T H. Thoggins
Gar Puckett
Mason
Mason Kent
Ahich Pitch
Rom. Pielder
M.C. Culbertson
Artioneer
Vernon gains Studebaker agency from Robinson Motor Co
Robinson Motor Co secures Studebaker agency for Vernon, replacing Buick as local Studebaker representatives. J A Robinson notes the move strengthens business with new Studebaker models including a light six touring on display. Lehman receives a light six touring delivery as part of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Motor Company
Studebaker
Buick
J. A. Robinson
Vernon
Robinson
J. G. Lehuiin
Fisher and Vernie Car roll Bride in Vernon
J F Fisher and Vernie Carroll wed at 30 o clock Monday morning with TJ Griffiths Justice of the Peace officiating in Vernon. Both residents of Bradley Corner, they plan to remain there. Remodeling on the Tint ry Mason building has begun with Allen and Davis Scaffolding set up. The Vernon Record’s new home at Texas and Cumberland is nearing completion with interior finishing underway and occupancy expected in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fisher
Vernie Carroll
Ofelock
TJ Griffiths
Court House
Vernon
Bradley Corner
Mason
Tintry Mason
Allen & Davis
Vernon Record
Texas and
Cumberland Streets
Yelvington Returns To Vernon From Houston
Henry B. Yelvington will return to Vernon this week from Houston to resume his work as reporter for The Record after an absence of several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Yelvington
Vernon
Houston
The
Record
Commissioners to Consider Bids on Jail Improvement
County commissioners meet to review bids for a third story addition to the county jail including cells and equipment. The project aims to separate whites and blacks and reduce confinement of insane and juvenile prisoners, with costs and timing still undecided but action urged soon.
Lisman Sings Again Over Radio at Dallas Vernon Listens In
Fawin Lisman a former Vernon fan now voice teacher at Bush Temple sang on Dallas News radio to delighted Vernon friends and many nationwide. Telegrams and letters of congratulations poured in from nearly every state plus Mexico and Canada. His program included Give A Man A Horse He Can Ride and several Negro spirituals. West Texas fans especially enjoyed the horse song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawin Lisman
Vernon Fan
Bush Temple
Dallas
Dallas News
Vernon
America
Union
Mexico
Canada
Memorial Window for Soldiers To Be Placed in Church
A drive to install a memoriaI window in the new Presbyterian church honors Wilbarger county soldiers who died in World War I or served their country. Citizens may donate via B. I. Moore, pastor, or Bo M. Haney, American Legion commander. The cost will not be great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
Wilbarger County
By. B. I. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Bo M. Haney
American Legion
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
Marriage licenses were issued last week to Clarence Stith and Miss Fenton Whitt, A. M. Myrick and Miss Lorene Ashbey, Jesse Luther Edwards and Miss Ines Tennyson Enidson, Crawford Leach and Miss Meedie Goin, and to Arthur Richardson and Eliza Lee Mitchell, no groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Stith
Fenton Whitt
A. M. Myrick
Lorene Ashbey
Jesse Luther Edwards
Ines Tennyson Enidson
Crawford Leach
Meedie Goin
Arthur Richardson
Eliza Lee Mitchell
Groves
Vernon Rebekah Lodge to Initiate Friday Night
The Vernon Rebekah lodge will initiate candidates Friday night at the Odd Fellow Hall. The Vernon Rebekah degree staff will confer the degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow
Vernon Rebekah
Vernon students record high grades among Texas affiliates
Vernon high school graduates show higher average freshman grades than the state average among 22 affiliated schools. Vernon freshmen averaged 4.70 in five courses, while Vernon grads hit 6.20 passing average. Ten schools posted higher averages. others listed include Burkburnett Denton Flatonia Ia Grange McAllen Ozone Sabinal Silsbee Stanton Curilla. Vernon freshmen also excel in the University ride and compare favorably with top high schools in Texas. The report credits improving work in local schools and notes continued progress since 1910 across Texas high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Burkburnett
Denton Gss
Flatonia
Ia Grange
McAllen
Ozone Oah Sabinal
Silsbee
Staton
Curilla
Abilene
Amarilla
Dallas
Electra
Quanah
Wichita Palls
Iowa Park
Sand Childress
Austin
University
Texas
State Department of Education
Vernon High
Fire drills conducted across local schools during prevention week
Fire prevention week activities included drills at Central Shire Parker and high school with quick egress times and lectures planned. Officials: M R Sewell Shire School EL M Bowers Central building and Dr Rouse high school. Royal Neighbors of America speaker Edna Prince visiting Fort Worth area.
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Dohoney Annouces
Parker School
VariVus
M. R. Sewell
Shire
Edna Prince of
Fort Worth
Royal Neighbors of
America
Vernon
Father Reunites With Daughter After Ten Year Search
Joseph Kline spent years crisscrossing the nation in seven trips before reuniting with his 16 year old daughter Dorothy in Cleveland Ohio. Dorothy had been adopted locally after her mother died when she was one. An adoption error erased records of her foster parents, but the girl wandered into a neighborhood memory and identified her father. Foster parents agreed to relinquish Dorothy to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Joseph Kline
Dorothy
Cleveland
Ohio
Reverend Jeff D. Ray Preaches at First Baptist
Fort Worth Baptist minister Rev. Jeff D. Ray occupied the pulpit at both services in the First Baptist Church Sunday. The morning theme was Deaconship, followed by the ordination of deacons 8. C. Togsets, J. W. Roberts, G. G. Kemp, R. L. Freeman, Faye Eggleston, W. N. Martin and R. G. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff D. Ray
Fort Worth
First Baptist
C. Togsets
J. W. Roberts
G. G. Kemp
R. L. Freeman
Faye Eggleston
W. N. Martin
R. G. Hughes
Work Progressing on Presbyterian Church Building
The brick work on the new Mod erated Presbyterian hotel building on West Wilbarger Street is nearly finished. The roof is being put up and interior finishing will start soon. The building is to be ready for occupancy by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
West Wilbarger Street
Appeal on Electric Company case to Court of Civil Appeals
The appeal of the denial of an injunction against the City over banding of interest and sinking funds will be heard in the Court of Civil Appeals at Aguila tomorrow. Attorneys for the Ver non Electric and the Company and for City officials depart for Amarillo this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Leak
Vernon Electric
Civil Anneals
Aguila
Harry Mason
J. 8. Cook
L. J Bonner
Amarillo
Seven vehicles registered in Vernon last week
Seven automobiles and one truck were registered in Vernon last week. The owners listed include J. A. Reeves Overland Miss Eula Goodfellow Ford Coyne H. W. Streit Chevrolet Ivy Ayres Chevrolet M. Igg Ford M. W. Davenport Anne L. G. Leshmann Studebaker Antona Martinez Ford Truck.
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Vernon Br
J. A. Reeves
Overland
Eula Goodfellow
Ford Coyne
H. W. Streit
Chevrolt
Ivy Ayres
Chevrolet
M. *Igg
Ford
M. W. Davenport
Anne L. G. Leshmann
Studebaker
Antona Martinez
Ford Truck
Melvin Deason Dies After Brief Illness at Age 8
Edgar Melvin Deason, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. W L B R Deason, died Friday at his Deaf Smith Street home after a two day illness. Funeral held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the family residence with Dr. L J Mims officiating. Survivors include parents, a brother Barney, two sisters Gladys and Corinne. Interment in East View Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Edgar Melvin Deason
Wlbr
Deason
Therr
Deaf Smith Street
Dent Smith Street
L. J. Mims
the Fires Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Tittle Lid
Mra
W. EF. Denson
Barney
Gladys
Corvnne
East View Ceme
Walls of New Lutheran Church Under Way
Work on the new Lutheran church on East Wilbarger street is progressing rapidly. The walls will be up to roof height in a short time and the finishing of the building will be rushed. Contractor R. J. Jones says the building will be completed within the next few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wilbarger Street
R. J. Jones
Vernon and Quanah Play to Scoreless Football Tie
Vernon and Quanah high schools battled to a 0–0 tie on a Friday afternoon as injuries hampered Vernon. Quanah’s defense and line work kept the Horns from scoring while Vernon’s lineup struggled, with key players out and a looming rematch on October 26 at Vernon or Quanah’s schedule.
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Quanah
Vernon
Quanth
Galbratties
Clie Burkburnett
Walker
Sraith
Gabratti
Kianah
Lords
Qiangh
Childress
Seyviour
Baylor County
Michioe
Seyuur
Steigele
Ouanah
Hardemoen County Warriors
Sevient Pridayvy
Quanith
Pollowhnne
Pridoy
Missionary District Dinner at Methodist Church
About 100 diners at the Methodist church dining room enjoyed Olineheon Piteschay with guests attending the Missionary District conference. Mrs Haekus headed the committee serving the meal. The bread and rolls were baked by the City Bakery, with Belle of Vernon slang used in the rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Delecates
Missionary District Conference
Haekus Wis Claire
City Bakery
Bell Milline Company
Vernon
Joe Mayo dies at 62 in East View burial in Northwear Vernon
Joe Mayo aged 62 died Friday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held that afternoon at his home in Northwear Vernon with I J Mims pastor of the Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at East View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mayo
East View
Northwear Vernon
I. J. Mims
The
Baptist Church
Eost View
Paradise Band Makes Rapid Musical Progress Near Vernon
The Paradise band of twelve youths living southwest of Vernon is advancing quickly toward first class status. They are being instructed by Robert S Read, Vernon band director. A public Vernon concert drew favorable comments, with Trulse performing on the closing night of the community week celebration. Another Vernon concert is planned for every second Saturday night under Director Reed.
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Paradise Bam
Deen
Soutie
Vernon
Robert 8. Read
Paradise Band
Trulse
Federation of Women's Clube
Reed
Vernon WCTU to Meet for Dues at Library Thursday
Vernon chapter of the Women's Christian Temperance Union holds a regular meeting in the public library auditorium Thursday at 3 PM. Members are urged to attend and pay dues at the meeting, as this is the regular dues payment time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Public
Conrad Oates Vernon Youth Dies in Lamesa Home
Friends of Conrad Oates mourn his death in Lamesa where he died Saturday afternoon after traveling from Vernon to visit his parents Mr and Mrs John White and family had moved from Wilbarger County to Lamesa diabetes was given as cause of death. He is survived by his parents sisters Jamella Oates of Lamesa and Mrs Rawlins of Corsicana brother Pinknew of Vernon and a sister Mrs. Rawlins of Corsicana. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Lamesa with interment in Latest cemetery
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Conrad Oates
Ortine
Leesa
Oates
Johnn -2Yhites
South Plains
Sear
Lamesa
Wilbirger County
Lamoese
Jamella Oates
Pinknew
Vernon
Rawlins
Corsicana
Kew
WT. Rouse
Snyder
Baptist Shurch
Piper Family Moves to Los Angeles for Banking Career
Mr and Mrs L B Piper and daughter Dorothy left Sunday morning for Los Angeles to establish a new home. They will travel via California by car, taking the southern route. Mr Piper resigned his position with Wagener National Bank in October and will manage a branch banking house for a major California institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Piper
Dorothy
Los Angeles
California
Piper
Wagener National Bank
Tuallfornia
Miss Lorene Ashby Weds Mr Myrick in Vernon Ceremony
Miss Lorene Ashby and Mr. Myrick were married Saturday morning at 19 25 o'clock by J Grits Tiths, Justice of the Peace, in the courthouse office. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ashby of Vernon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs A Myrick of Crowell. They plan to reside in Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Ashby
M Myrick
Lorena Ashby
J. Grits Tiths
Court House
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Elliott Women’s Community Club
Keeord
Yelvington
Bankers’ Association
Williamib Kitex
Walter Ue
Dre
Walter William Hand
Omaha National Bank of Omaha
Neb
American Bankers’ Association
Atlantic City
J. Z. Puelicher
Milwaukee
William B. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City
Elks Lodge
Orice
Priwe
W. Fagg
Fage
Collins & Ingram
Creager
Squart
Hapter
Vernon Lodge
First Presbyterian Church
Eastern Star
Thornton Forgeson
M. C
Robert Stokes
S.C
Frank Sylvester
J. C
Robert Hammock
Vivian Smith
Frank Parr
Gingerwood
Clarence Dustin
Herbert
Robinson Cecil Ferguson
RE. M. Haney
Childress Advisory Council
Chanter
Vernon Chanter
Presen
Clais Morris
Chauncy Estes
Louie Bildstein
Leo Davis
Anders Robinson
Aubrey Huddleston
Theron Staley
Don Seidle
Hernan Abbott
Emory Rogers
Chas Clieckwood
Frank Massie
Robert More
Buel Cooper
Robert
Lisman
Dallas Vernon
West Texas
East
Rebekahs
University of Texas
Presimen
Enterint
University of Tex
Univer
Sity Statistician
Bob Ba Nibo
Oa Credital
Alps
Congressman Williams
West Point
Seymour
Henrietta
Denton
Gainesville
Bowie
Wichity Falls
Decatur
Gavin Williams, Moe
Hazel Vaughn
Prestiman AP
Denton School
Sick Vaughn
Reluss
College of Industrie
Arts At
First Baptist Church
Melvin Deason
Tery
Bill Metaweb
Everett Crawford VI
J Walker
Herman Shultz
Carol Sutherland
Louis Lyon
Barbra Cook
Eldon Jackson
Charles Blair
Edwin Swim Ewing Coldwell
Ermon Ivy
Clais Keyes
Harry Jeffus
Everett Ballew
Eugene Newell
NEW Lutheran Church
Local Eleven
P. D. Chaney
Tosides
Wichita
Chaney
Wilbargner
Jackson County
Okla
TMH
Okina
Taylor County
Texas Oklahoma
Chane
Plains
Wilbarger
Wichita Palle
Anahitio
Te Jecessary
Wichita Falls
Paradise
W.c. Tob
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