To Drill on Reynolds Ranch Southwest of Snyder
Amarillo Daily Tribune reports Snyder area showing growth with farms improving stock and cotton prospects. Rail lines and gins expand, schools and banks prosper in Scurry County. Vancennes Oil Co plans on Reynolds ranch drill about 25 miles southwest of Snyder near Under drivers’ Producing well. Altogether a promising rural economy with better feed, weather, and infrastructure.
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Evi
Ry County
Unry County
Missouri, Kansas & Teaas
Tan
Snyder
Roswell
Rand Scurry County
Snyderoch
Fluvanna
Dunn
Anther
Ines
Mercantile Endeavor
West Texas
Reynolds Ranch
Cennes Oil Company
Grayam Syndicate
Reynolds
Westbrook
Card of Thanks from Murphy York Family
Expression of gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the loss of a loved one. The note, signed by Alex Murphy and children, and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. York and children, also mentions Supt. Hall at the Worth Teachers Memorial event last week.
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Alex Murphy
J. S. York
Supt. Hall
Art Worth
Brownfield Named Deputy Tax Collector
Mr. F. M. Brownfield was sworn in Wednesday as deputy Tax Collector under J. H. Byrd. Elza will remain in the office for a short time to help Brownfield learn the workings of the office and the tax broads. Brownfield was formerly assessor of Scurry County and is familiar with tax matters.
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F. M. Brownfield
J. H. Byrd
Elza
Brownfiel
Brownfield
Scurry County
L. T. Condra
Secret social to be held at Masonic Hall Friday
The second 0. E. 8. social is set for Friday December 19 from 2 to 4 p m at the Masonic Hall. Members are invited to attend and discover the entertainment as a playful secret. Hostesses include Minnie Casstevens Wolcott Viola Warren and Mary S Brown.
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Masonic Hall
Isore
Minnie Casstevens
Wolcott Viola Warren
Mary 5
Brown
Preacher Jeff Davis to Speak at First Baptist Abilene
At the Baptist Church Bro Jeff Davis of Abilene will preach Sunday morning and night at the First Baptist church. He is general missionary of West Texas and will present important subjects in his discourses.
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Jeff Davis
Abilene
First Baptist Church
Bro
Davis
West Texas
Presbyterian Ladies Meeting Preview Event
Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary will assemble at the church Monday December 6 at 3 p.m. The program features Home Mission in the Southern Mountains with topics on Siam and devotion led by Mrs Webb. Roll call Scripture selections, community center note, Public Health Work, Siam awakening, business, song and closing prayer.
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Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary
Southern Mountains
Foreign
Siam
Webb
Mre Ferguson the Woman'’s Board
Mrs. Palmer
Mre
Robbery and shooting target two Mexicans near Post
Two Mexican men were shot and robbed Saturday near Post. About $140 was taken after the men were wounded. Sheriff Byrd announced a card stating the suspects were captured at Sweetwater.
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Post
Byrd
Sweetwater
Pleasant Hill Couple Wed at the Manse
Mr James E Whitefield and Miss Lilley Gilum of Pleasant Hill were married at the manse by Rev C G Wright on November 20. Dr Davenport and othersReturned Wednesday from a hunting trip to the Big Bend region report four deer killed. Mr Brock from Alabama visits Dr Olin May family prospecting for relocation.
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Davenport
J. W. Couch
Mhugy Doren
W. H. Morrow
Big Bend
James E. Whitefield
Lilley Gilum
Pleasant Hill
C. G. Wright
Mr. Brock
Alabama
Olin May
Marriage Licenses Issued and Local Notices
County Clerk Kate Cotten issued marriage licenses Tuesday to E. L. Burris and Dessie Merritt. W. B. Thrash was appointed deputy sheriff Wednesday by J. H. Byrd after a strong local petition. A. J. Casstevens Rev W H Sims and others are hunting on the plains this week. Rev. Wm D Walton, pastor at Gall Methodist, was in the city Monday. A E Duff offers new and second hand furniture phone 118. Mrs Jno Keller underwent surgery at Lubbock this week and is very low. For sale large heating stove see Pat Johnson Parmers Mer Co 246.
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Kate Cotten
E. L. Burris
Dessie Merritt
W. BK. Thrash
J. H. Byrd
Wm. D. Walton
Methodist
Gall
Monda
Jno. Keller
Lubbock
Pat Johnson
Parmers Mer. Co
Local Notes And Visits From The Week
Bro Wright visited Sweet Water to meet his ill daughter who taught near Cooper. R B Bryant of Stamford was in town early in the week. Duff offered trade goods for cotton. Mr Cordil near Snyder ill. Y Y Carter and family visiting sister Mrs Couch in Floydada. Altrurian ladies tea at American Legion Club in Reoma December 28 for library fund. Admission 25 cents. Lost a small tech piece phone 190 Rev I D Hall.
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Bro. Wright
Cooper
Ss. Y. Carter
Floydada
Mr. Carter
J. W. Couch
Turkeys Yield More Profit Than Cotton
In Colema on November 27, farmers report higher returns from selling turkeys raised as a side line than from cotton. Over the past days more than 1,500 dressed birds were shipped at about 25 dollars each, prompting many to focus more on turkey husbandry next year.
Mrs. Hamilton Dies After Illness During Visit
Mrs. Mattie A Hamilton, mother of Mrs. M C Robinson, arrived last Thursday to visit family, fell ill with pneumonia and died Monday. The body was shipped to Lepeckney on Tuesday. The Signal extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Mattie A Hamilton
M. C. Robinson
Lpeckney
Prayer program and study services listed for Sunday
Sunday emphasizes study of Pray's place in life's program with 11 a.m. services on Gods Side and 6 p.m. Man's Part. A mediation field notes present conditions challenging thoughtful consideration. Sunday school at 11 a.m. Choir practice and study class Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. Wilson attend C G Wright Puntor.
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Pray
Wilson
Sheriff Indicted for Bribery in Breckenridge Texas
Grand Jury indicted Sheriff C B Sears on bribery and related charges on a $2500 bond. Indictments followed a November 16 session, with other named individuals in custody. The report also notes the White Produce Co shipped over 2000 pounds of hens to a destination this week.
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Breckenridge
Texas
C. B. Sears
Pee Ory
Herry Toevens
A. E. Tdckhart
Mills
White Prodwes Co
Brown reports poultry sales amid northern town growth
T. M. Brown of the north part of town says he sold over $300 worth of poultry this year in addition to hens he marketed. Miss Ruby Forrester, a teacher near Fluvanna, visited friends in the city over the weekend. A sale ad lists a good buggy with harness and horse, windmill, tower, and 60 barrel tank. FE. C. Neeley at Stingen Brug Co. notes Mr. Williams, manager of the Southwestern Telephone Co., left last week to take his wife to a sanitarium.
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T. M. Brown
FE. C. Neeley
Stingen Brug Co
Mr. Willams
Southwestern Telephone O
Money to Lends and Local Notices
Farm and Ranch loans offered with immediate closings and flexible repayment terms. Boren & Brwin advertises loan services. Mrs A J Kemp visited from Hermsleigh. Rental batteries available with on‑the‑spot delivery and recharge service. Mr J Fuller and daughter Mabel traveled from New York after visiting W A Fuller.
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Boren & Brwin
Hugh Boren
J. Fuller
Mises Mabel
W. A. Fuller
New York
Freight Depot and Eight Cars Burn in Colorado
Colorado Texas November 29 The freight depot three cars of cotton seed eighty one bales of cotton and eight box cars were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin at four o clock Monday morning Investigating authorities report signs of arson or unknown cause during the blaze file.
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Colorado
Texas
Thanksgiving Templar convocation and film notes mix in Scurry County
The Snyder Knights Templar held a Thanksgiving convocation at the Masonic Temple with seven candidates receiving knighthood and over forty visiting Sir Knights in attendance. Meanwhile a film review notes Robert Metin as Claude Ditmar in The Dwelling Place of Light, with praise for Benjamin B. Hampton’s latest photoplay. Texas teachers gathered in Fort Worth for the 46th annual convention as optimism grows for state schools. A basketball game ended with North Ward defeating West Ward.
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Snyder Knight Templars
Snyder Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Order of Knighthood
Rotan
Troby
Colorado
Sweetwater
Robert Metin
Villian
Benjamin B. Hampton
Mr. Metin
Claude Ditmar
Winston Churchill
Mr. Hampton
McKim
Lafond
Strean Editio
Steward Edward White
Henry Neuman
Zane Grey
Marcel
Texas State Teachers Association
Fort Worth
Texas
North Ward
West Ward
Towl ady. this week logic of the situation
The brief note invites readers to consider the logic of the current situation framed as an advisory weekly reflection. It emphasizes thoughtful analysis and prompts contemplation of underlying reasons behind events.
Altrurian Ladies Host Tea for Library Fund
The Altririan ladies will hold a tea at the American Legion Club Rooms on December 28 to benefit the public library fund. Admission is 25 cents.
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American Legion Club
Reoma
Benefit Public Library Fund
Insuring Your Life and Crops by Jen and Erwin
A local agency offers life insurance with broad coverage and also insures grain crops against various hazards including sand, worms, pests, wind and excessive rain. They invite inquiries and promise explanations. Northwest Corner Court House.
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Jen & Erwin
Northwest Cor. Court House
Gin Burned In County Irg News Incident
Ira gin belonging to J. P. Sims burned Wednesday night with unknown origin. The blaze caused no cotton loss. County Judge Horace Holley reported the event as received. Insurance covered part of the loss.
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Horace Holley
J. P. Sims
County Judge States Oil Company Derrick Across River
County Judge Noreee Holley reports that Underwriters Oil Company has erected a derrick just across the river from [ra and plans to begin drilling in a few days. The development marks a new phase in local energy exploration.
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Noreee Holley
Foch Name Change Backed by Hermleigh Citizens
Citizens of Foch push to revert the town name to Hermleigh amid local efforts. Report indicates the change is likely to be enacted.
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Foch
Hermleigh
New Baylor Hospital Buildings Near Completion
Dallas December 2 The Board of Directors of the Baylor hospital system announces the near completion of two new structures the Woman s and Children s building and the Dispensary with a total cost about 800 000 The four story Dispensary will be 64 feet by 165 feet with a rear extension and the five story Woman s and Children s building measures 160 by 126 feet The children wards use plate glass partitions to aid nurses and observant care The plans followed inspections of major eastern centers by a committee of Baylor Hospital officers and directors.
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Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Greater Medical Center
Women's and Childrens
Rawlor Hospital
SEW OFFICERS ASSUME DUTIES IN SCURRY COUNTY
Newly certified officers in Scurry County assume their duties Wednesday morning led by Sheriff J. H. Rori and County Clerk Mira Kate Cotten. Others include Treasurer Kellévy, Superintendent Nealy Spuyree, County Attorney Rh. Webb, and four commissioners Ezell Landsum Pyron and others with long county ties. Trade your cotton for clothes, Guarantee Tailors and Furnishers.
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Deelit
Eworth
Tree
J. H. Rori
Lenth
Assensor
Nelile Werte
Annae Hirer Botte
Eit Siler
Hiving Hood
Cas Egelyeed
Storkraining and
Teinep Eenuly Business Opies
Bis
Tye
Scurry County
Ahd
Mine Lity Kefley
Laving
Mise Kellévy
Lavder
Mise Nealy
Webb
Nobles
Scurry
Mir
Snyder
Ezell
Ennis Creek
J. G. Landsum
Fluvanna
Ross Bishop
Ira
Dunn
Dr. Patterson
Pyron
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Ginners Report
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Eee Farmers Union Gin
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Gene Eener
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Ind Elking
Pont City
Wis
Rootes of
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Tuessay
Snyder Utilities Co
Midland
Presbyterian
A. B. Duff
J. Casstevens
W. H. Sims
A. E. Duff
R. B. Bryant
Brynant-Link Co
Stamford
A. EK. Duff
I. D. Hall
Colema
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Ruby Forrester
R. J. Nesbitt
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