Committee Appointed to Circulate Bond Petition
A business meeting approved forming a committee to draft and circulate a petition for a Snyder Independent School District bond to fund a new modern school. The group includes Wayne Borin, Lambert Sturdivant, Tim Teraplt ton, Dan Gibson, and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Independent School District
Snyder
Boren
Wayne Borin
State University
Lambert Sturdivant
Tim Terapltton
State
Dan Gibson
Milton Merrell
Dallate
O. D. McGlain
Florence Piquet
Otto
O. D. McQiwan
Snyder and Hermleigh Play Doubleheader Basketball
Friday afternoon January 14 1921 Snyder defeated by Hermleigh 26 to 7 in the boys game while Snyder girls rallied to beat Helen High School girls despite little practice. The report notes need for teamwork and arousing school spirit and mentions upcoming home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Hermleigh
Jin Snyder High
Ting
Tham
Nile
Helen
Suvder
Altrurian Club Hosts Evening Meeting With Talks
Mrs Grayam hosted the Altrurian Club on Wednesday with Jesson delivering an extraordinary beat from Browning's Ring. Mr Jone conducted the book discussion, Mrs Hell spoke on Hand Tactics, and Mrs Winston gave an engaging talk on levon. Mrs Porter King was warmly welcomed as a new member. Under President Mire Anderson the group aims for a notable year as a luncheon followed by a program?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesson
Browning
Jone
Hell
Winston
Porter King
Reunion at Magele Wilson Home Brings Seniors Together
A group of seniors gathered at the Strayhorn home then moved to Miss Magele Wilson's house for a reunion. They enjoyed music, games like forty two and bingo, and shared piano and Victrola tunes. Delighted by food and fellowship they recalled past friendships and departed with warm memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magele Wilson
Strayhorn
Amon
Misses Leons Strayhorn
Hithel Isaacs
Canyon Normal
Jessie Lee Stimson
Plavanna
Sassie Hamlett
Maggie Wilson
Roscos
Fallle Boone
Camp Springs
Mes
Oil outlook in Squy Borden Mitchell counties
A Snyder reporter visits Westbrook and nearby oil sites in Mitchell and Borden counties. We see No 1 and 2 Westbrook wells producing about 25 barrels daily, with drilling activity nearby and several rigs active. No major new developments. the bureau plans measured, conservative reporting of future oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ric
Coleman Ranch
Cuthbert
Weastbrook Wells
Westbrookwell No. 1
No. 2
No. 1
Westbrook
Tatan
Procreas
Weathrook
Colorado
Long Ranch
Borden County
Addiss's Oil Inquiry in Scurry County
Mr. Charles B. Addis of Cisco connected with The Texas Company has been a Snyder for ten days. He has been making a map of Scurry county and examining the oil situation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Addis
Cisco
The
Texas Company
Snyder
Addis
Scurry County
Two sisters visit in-law brother in Missouri and California
Mrs Lucy Reynolds of Lexington Missouri and Mrs A R McClelland of Pasadena California visit their brother in law Mr A Grimes. Mrs McClelland returns to California on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lucy Reynolds
Lexington, Mo
A. R. McClelland
Pansadena
Calif
A. Grimes
Mra. McClelland
California
Judge Adamson Starts New Post at Ranger Bank
Judge W. H. Adamson, longtime Scurry county resident and former county official, left Thursday for Ranger to practice as attorney for the Guaranty Fund Bank. His tenure includes roles as district clerk and college official, with a notably high affirmance rate on appeals. Mrs. Adamson and Margarette accompany him. friends wish them success in Ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
Ranger
Guaranty Fund Bank
Scurry County
Weekend Visits Highlight Snyder Area Social Round
Ample visiting from Amarillo Tess Riley of well spent weekends with parents. Neighborhood couples like Mr Jimmie Martin and Mr Gunner Martin share time with families. A singing event at the Rhea home drew a large crowd. Preaching by Rev Tate is planned next Sunday evening. Sunday school grows with several visitors Mention of Terary society in town. Little Bunshine referenced as a local note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Scrivner
Amarilllo
Tess
Kulu Odom
Noah Smith
Neva Siight
Jimmie Martin
Riley
Hadow
Snyder
Texas
Paul McDermott
W. T. Rhea
Cora Carter
Blanche Harrough
Lee Cargile
Laura Rhea
Oma Ball
Mary Rhew
Howard Alexander
HW. C. Greenfield
Sanders
Harvie Browning
Milton West
Gunner Martin of
Rev. Tate
Buchanan to Assume Mquer Permit Clerk Duties in Austin
Jude C R Buchanan left Sunday for Austin to assume duties as permit clerk in the comptroller department. It is not his intention to make Austin his home as Mrs Buchanan remains at home and will oversee the Abstract business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude C. R. Buchanan
Austin
Comptrollers Department
Snyder Laundry Reopens Under New Management
The Snyder Laundry is revived with new management Messrs Brown and Larue, veteran laundrymen, who have installed a new engine and are prepared to run the business. The community recalls two years without a laundry and welcomes this improvement as a long felt need fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Laundry
Messrs
Brown and Larue
Snyder
Brown
Larue
Mr and Mrs A F Cole Move to Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs A F Cole departed Wednesday to establish residence in Fort Worth, where the couple will make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
A. F. Cole
Fort Worth
Snyder National Bank Elects Officers
The Snyder National Bank elected officers and directors last Tuesday the 11th. W. A. Fuller was named president, P. L. Fuller vice president, O. P. Thrane vice president, A. C. Alexander cashier, Rankin Thompson assistant cashier, with M. A. Fuller and J. J. Koongsman as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder National Bank
W. A. Fuller
P. L. Fuller
O. P. Thrane
A. C. Alexander
Rankin Thompson
M. A. Fuller
J. J. Koongsman
Pinst National Bank Elects Officers
The First National Bank elected officers including W. A. Johnson president and R. L. Johnson vice president. Trebt. H. Curnutte is cashier with Harvey Shuler and J. W. Leftwich as assistant cashiers. Directors listed include W. A. Johnson S. L. Johnson and Robt. A. Curnutte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
W. A. Johnson
R. L. Johnson
Trebt
H. Curnutte
Harvey Shuler
J. W. Leftwich
S. L. Johnson
W. BD. Sims
D. A. Jones
J. Wright Mooar
J. M. Shannon
Robt
A. Curnutte
Hailey Sells Interest in L H Economy Store
Clyde G Haftey sells his share in the L H Economy Store to partner Leach and departs for Som Texas for a home visit. He plans to enter the photography business and base headquarters in the east with undetermined location. The move follows Hailey and Bayder wishes for success in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde G. Haftey
Leach
Som
Texas
Phongoraph
Hailey
Bayder
New Fold
Hermleigh Trade Buzz Notes Cotton Bales and Feed
Mr LC Mesa of Meraleigh attended court in Snyder on Tuesday and Mr Hess spoke optimistically about the country at Hermleigh. He cited about three thousand bales of cotton marketed there and roughly sixty cars of feed shipped from Hermleigh. The business men report a strong trade area and full houses as Hermleigh grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC. Mesa
Meraleigh
Snyder
Hess
Hermleigh
Local residents Mr. A and Kirby rejoin Signal readership
Mr A and Mr Kirby, longtime east town residents, become new subscribers to the Signal. Kirby recently returned after a years absence and drew the winning number for a Bryant-Link sale at the bit range store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. —& Kirby
Kirby
Bryant-Link
Garner Couple Relocates to Join Iryaut-Link Co
Mr and Mrs Luther Garner move from Sipe Springs to establish residence here. Mr Garner will be employed with Iryaut Link Co as his new position in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Garner
Sipe Springs
Mr. Garner
Iryaut-Link Co
Maxwell Returns From San Marcos Visit
Mr. J. Maxwell has returned home after a ten day visit in San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Maxwell
San Marcos
Smith and family test well for Springdale Arkansas
Mr CC Smth and family test a well for Springdale Arkansas and note Mr Smith has been with H G Towle for the past few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. Smth
Weil
Springdale, Ark
Mr. Smith
H. G. Towle
Prominent Fluvanna Citizen Visits City
Mr. J. B. Bley of Fluvanna visited the city on Wednesday and subscribed for the Signal. He reported conditions were fairly good in and around Fluvanna with a good season and a good deal of cotton still to gather. He is the father of our District Clerk, Mrs. Nellie Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bley
Fluvanna
Bley
Nellie Weems
Auto sales rise as four million may buy midpriced cars
Liberty Motor Car of Detroit says about four million Americans can purchase midpriced autos as the current selling season opens, a sign of continued demand despite tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberty Motor Car Company of
Detroit
Bethel School PTA Formed Elects Officers and Sets Box Supper
A Bethel School Parent Teachers Association is organized selecting A. M. McPhearson as president Jeffreys as vice president and Miss Werner as secretary treasurer. To raise funds a Box Supper will be held at the schoolhouse on Saturday evening January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel School
Yolwings
A. M. McPhearson
Mr. Jeffreys
Werner
Railroad Right of Way Talks Through Scurry County
News item notes that parties are negotiating for railroad right of way through Scurry County and westward toward eastern New Mexico. Authorities imply connections to broader interests contemplating a new line, though specific parties are not identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurry County
Secion
South
New Mexico
Program for North Ward P T A Meeting
The PTA will meet at North Ward School on Thursday at 3 00 p m. The program includes a literature roll call with A standard author and discussions on value of literature at home and in school. Speakers include Mrs Stallings Miss Georgia Bolin and Mrs Joe Strayhorn. Supt Hall will discuss a suitable library book collection. All members urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ward School
Joe Strayhorn
North Ward
V. Hall
Relatives Attend Funeral of Mrs Wright in Texas
The article lists visitors at the funeral including J. C. Tittle of Meridian Texas brother of Mrs Wright R V Butler of Meridian Texas a niece and W H Tittle of Childress Texas with her children Mary Maude and W H Jr Mrs Tittle is married to Wrights deceased nephew. The relatives stayed a few days after the service then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slenal
Mother Wright
J. C. Tittle
Meridian
Texas
Wright
R. V. Butler
W. H. Tittle
Childress
Mary Maude
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary Meeting Reports Growing Interest
The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary held its regular meeting Monday afternoon with large attendance. An Old Testament study, missionary message, prayers, and songs were shared. Mrs. Lee Stinson led the study and Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Hicka offered devotions as membership growth was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Auxiliary
Mre
Sed. Harris
Lee Stinson
Go and Get It features Freckles Barry in newsroom spoof
In Marshall Nevin s Go and Get It Freckles Barry the breezy copy boy delivers caustic quips about newsroom life. He jokes to a hopeful society reporter about nerves and gossip desks, and notes the tall tale of the tower room with a rabbit s foot as a running gag. Cony Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Wesley
Barry
Marshall Nevin
Newspaper Ife
Cony
Voter Tax Warning Prompts Yearly Ballot Question
If you fail to pay your poll tax you may wish for a time during the year. The message notes a possible vote on a new school building during the year.
Bearry County Odd Fellows Hold Semiannual Session
A semi annual session of the Bear ry County Odd Fellows Association was held at Ira on Friday January 14 with officers installed for 1921. The meeting featured strong attendance praise and unity. Lodges Snyder Foch Dunn Fyron and Ira reported gains in membership. The next meeting place was Snyder with a mid summer date and an amendment allowing certain lodges representation without dues. Bethel School pupils formed two literary societies and Section A led by Miss Ollie Lewis opened with a Freshman and secretary. Section B elected officers and will perform next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearry County Odd Pellows’ Association
Ira
J. P. Boldine
L. ¢. Darby
Association
John R. Base
Snyder
C. N. Smithers
J. W. Haney
J. P. Building
Dunn
George Lewis
N. Ellis
J. D. Moon
Cuardian
Scurry County
Grand Lodge of
New Mexico
Widows’ and
Ssurry
Odd Fellowship
Itebekoh
Snyder, Foch, Dunn, Fyron
Bethel School
Ollie Lewis
Dora Myres
Lillian Womack
Jessie Cooper
Residents Report Health Improvement and Visit
Mr. Marietta Stark shows considerable improvement. Mr. J. C. Maxwell travels to Bang Marcos to visit his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. C. Maxwell
Bang
Marcos
Burial Held for Trever Daughters in Ira Cemetery
Bros Tate and Wright conducted the burial for the daughter of Andy Trever and his wife in Ira on Monday. She died Sunday and the interment occurred the same day at the local cemetery.
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Misa Effie Riley
Bessle Lee Green
Pres Alent
Mire Anderson
Promeporter
Sgurryborden
Mitchell Counties
Weesttrook
Mitchell County
Irand Aerded
Atti
Nelson
Bourry County
Judge Adamson
Dermott News
Pinst National Bank
Wit. Hailey
Myrtle Hancock
Thinn
Ado
Bethel School Notes
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