Vernon Taxpayers Face Bond Issue On Wilbarger Roads
Vernon and non resident property owners would pay about 61 percent of a 600000 county wide bond issue for Wilbarger County roads with the rest covered by Vernon residents. The plan borrows for permanent road work aimed at serving all county sections while benefiting farmers and local commerce. Voters must hold a poll tax receipt to participate in the election.
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Vernon
Bay, FE
Porterfield
Raasssh
FE. J. Melingh
McHugh
Harrold Oklainson
Vernon and Note
Veruca
County valuation shows increase in Wilbarser County
The Wilbarser County assessors report total property valuation for the coming year at 354 800.88 up from 316 200.41 last year. Revenue for the year rises to 265 995.40 from 271 424.21. lower tax rates and exemptions offset some losses. School tax climbs to 65 624.25 from 55 014.15, aided by poll tax changes as women begin paying. Non-residents pay 584 715.40 of the total tax. A fatal hit and run case involves Pearce, who is released after charges are filed. bond details and local approvals are noted.
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Wilbarser County
State convention to visit Vernon hosted by WCTU unit
The state convention of the WCTU is slated for the first week of May with Vernon as hostess. Abilene had been considered to host but local members voted to bring the gathering to Vernon, forecasting up to five hundred attendees and a boost for the city. Mrs McHugh notes the event could draw many visitors and potential business.
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WLC. TP. UT
Neildi Vernon
Abilene
Vernon
W.C.T VU
Lane Finishes Cotton Harvest Near Vernon
Lane harvests nineteen bales from thirty acres near Vernon, his earliest finish yet. The crop yields about two thirds of a bale per acre and comes as Lane’s most rapid picking season during his farming career.
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Lane
Mgr
Vernon
Missionary Head Returns From New Mexico Visit
W. Garvin presiding elder of the Methodist Church in the Ver pom Territ visited Erie Water New Mexico to see his daughter after traveling from Amarille through the conference route.
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Iter
Garvin
Churele
Erie Water
N. M
Mr. Garvin
Amarille
New Mexico
Telegraph Office Fixture Improves Interior Design
A brief notice describes a renovation at the telegraph office including new fixtures and a redesigned counter. The work enhances the appearance of the interior and modernizes the workspace.
Ginning totals show 17 208 bales in county report
The county reports 17 208 bales ginned with Vernon Gin leading at 8 490 bales or 49 3 percent of the total. Ginning continues as several towns log varied totals from Tolbert Rawland and Fargo while the season winds down in Chillicothe and Thulin.
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Oklainian
Chilteothe
Tolbert
Rawland
Ellott
Dell
Fargo
Lockett
Vernon Gin
Peontes
Farmers
Manters
Witoarger
Vernon High School Fire Prevention Program
Vernon high school opens in the auditorium tonight at 7 46 with a fire prevention program. Proceeds benefit the school athletic fund. Elaborate arrangements include booths and stunts for the evening carnival following the program.
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Vernon High School
Couple from Thalia and Lockest Wed in Public Office
J St Richter of Thalia and Fly of Lockett were married Tuesday at 3 45 P M in T Z Griffiths office of the peace. They will reside in Thalia. The bride is daughter of Frank and Mrs Fly of Lockett and the groom is son of Joe and Mrs Richter of Thalia.
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J. St. Richter
Thalia
Mission Fly
Lockest
T. Z. Griffiths
Frank Fly
Lockett
Joe Richter
Women to Complete Vernon Wilbarger Welfare Org
All women of Vernon and Wilbarger counties are urged to attend at the court house Tuesday afternoon to complete the organization begun last Wednesday. Those interested in the welfare association are invited. Bra WW. B- Muggine will chair the meeting.
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Vernon
Wilbarger County
Court House
Welfare Association
B- Muggine
Funeral closes streets as boy carrier laid to rest
A funeral service for Roy Portune a local boy killed Monday evening under an automobile drew hundreds from all walks of life. Methodist church was filled as Gus Ramage led a tribute with Trev S H Holmes and Rev J F B Moore assisting. Short graveside rites followed at East View with boy friends acting as honorary pallbearers.
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Littl
Fort Worth
Mr. Ramage
Trev. S. H. Holmes
J. FB. Moore
Presbyterian Church
East View
Morrow Heads to Red Cross Conference and NA n Secretary Meet
Jed Morrow departed Thursday night for Fort Worth to attend a Red Cross district conference. From there he travels to New Orleans for the National Association of Commercial Organization secretaries annual convention to gather welfare and community handling ideas.
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Fort Worth
Red Cross
New Orleana
National Association of Commmercial Organization
Morrow
Weetinister Guild Meeting at Mrs Gibson’s Home
The Weetinister Guild of the Presbyterian Church will meet next Monday afternoon at 1 80 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R B Gibson. Mrs A B Swartwood will lead the lesson on China.
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Presbyteries
R. B. Gibson
A. B. Swartwood
China
Miss Helen Richie Wins Three Firsts at Wilbarger Fair
Helen Richie of Wildcat and Ye Willeat Demonstration Club captured three first prizes at the Wilbarger County fair including dress, best darned piece, and best home improvement article. Other county winners praised for dairy, pillow cases, canned okra, and poultry awards.
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Mise Teton Richie
Willeat Tome
Willa
Weenshe Sufmuttet
Dallas
Misa Richie
Ruby January
Jhantk
Richie
Eula Godfellow
WA. Blevins
Okinanion
A. Gilsland
Vernon
J. J. Morris
Helen Richie
Mae Vaughn
Harrold
Wildcat
Jimmie Whitzel
East Vernon
Ferrell Returns From Dallas Eye Treatment
Mr and Mrs Bob Ferrell came back Monday from Dallas after five weeks while he received eye treatment. His condition improves and doctors encourage him though final sight restoration remains uncertain. He will seek further care next month.
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Bob Ferrel
Dallas
Mr. Ferrell
Marriage licenses issued in mid October to several couples
Marriage licenses were issued between October 15 and October 18 to A. G. McDuffie and Erma Gentry. J. L. Tabor and Linnie Arekina Taber Garnitt and Foye Paterson. Bryan Phutchington and Willie Green. TG. Lane and Lorene Murphy. James M. Shepard and Allies A. Martin. George Cranghen and Marguerite McBride. J. B. Richter and Eva Fly.
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A. G. McDuffie
Erma Gentry
J. L. Tabor
Linnie Arekina
Taber Garnitt
Foye?Paterson
Bryan Phutchington
Willie Green
TG. Lane
Lorene Murphy
James M. Shepard
Allies A. Martin
George Cranghen
Marguerite McBride
J. B. Richter
Mies Eva Fly
Women Meet for All Day Session in Hinds Community
An all day meeting is planned for Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J W Johnson in Hinds community. The group will sew and prepare dress forms for an upcoming project.
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Hinds
J. W. Johnson
Dreas
Vernon Women Protest Against Evils of the City
Nearby Vernon residents gathered for a mass meeting in the courthouse to denounce home brew manufacture and sale, cigarette use, and bootlegging. They called for safety zones near schools, playgrounds with supervision, and enforcement of laws with community support. The gathering aims to form a Welfare Association for Wilharger County to improve conditions for children.
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Verner
Court House
Wilharger County
Vernon
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HE Hageing
B.T. Marehts von
BE. J. McHugh
Datz
W. TL. Huggins
Mra
Katy
Cecil Storey
Gua
Vernen
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