Federal crackdown urged to stop Finished Mystery pamphlet
Sheriff J D Key and County Attorney S A L Morgan warn Wilbarger County residents to surrender the book The Finished Mystery to halt German propaganda linked material. United States Attorney W M Odell directs local officers to warn the public and to prosecute all further circulation under the Espionage Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Odell
United States
Wilbarger County
J. D. Key
S. A. L. Morgan, Co
Atty
Vernon violin maker tied to trial of Deputy Sheriff shooting
Henry C. Gilliland, president of the Fiddlers' Association, left Vernon after days with violin maker Iwanson of Olustee. Gilliland is a justice of the peace at Altus. Charles Holding faced an examining trial for shooting Deputy Sheriff Dan Coffee before Bir Gilliland. Holding was bound over without bail and jailed at Altus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Gilliland
Iid Fiddlers’ Association
Vernon
Iwanson
Olustee
Oklo
Gilliland
Altus
Charles Holding
Dan Coffee
Bir
Holding
Vernon Man Owen Withers Lands in France with Engineering Corps
Vernon resident Owen Withers has landed safely in France and is serving with the engineering corps. He enlisted after the declaration of war, trained at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and previously worked at City Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Withers
France
Vernon
Oil development continues active near Vernon
Oil activity persists around Vernon with several promising wells being drilled. The Western Petroleum Company reports multiple drill sites on Sunshine Hill and near Elec tra, aiming to start within 60 to 90 days, while the Producers Company expands on Wagener ranch and R. L. Castlebury farm. The Magnolia Petroleum Company Dodson well south of Vernon nears 2000 feet, and Staley well east of town shows potential after initial rock concerns. Drift on the Anderson well northeast of town resumes as water issues ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Western Petroleum Company
Sunshine Will
Electra
Sunshine Hill
Wagener Ranch
R. L. Castlebury
Fred Streit
Dodson
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Staley
Anderson
Mt Zion Baptist meeting postponed to Saturday afternoon
The meeting at Mt Zion Baptist Church in the Wilharger Association enlistment campaign is postponed until 4 PM Saturday. An election for school trustees is held that day, making access to the building impossible before then. Snapper will be served on the grounds and a good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Zion Baptist Tn
Wilharger Baptist Association
Poultry Expert Lars Weilman to Visit Local Farms
Poultry specialist Lars F Weilman of College Station will conduct demonstrations in the area on Tuesday April 9. He will speak at S Paglement home near Oklainton at 1 PM and appear at J F E Lutz's farm at 3 PM, per county staff notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars F. Weilman
College Station
Qwernon
N. R. Pisdal
Confederate Monument Unveiling Set for Court House Square
Local officials announce Saturday ceremony in Court House Square to unveil the Confederate Monument. Tisdal acts as marshal, with Daughters of the Confederacy and veterans in parade and tribute, music, wreaths, speeches, and benediction follows in a formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdal
Court House Square
Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Frances Collins
Charles Neathery
Joe Massie
8. Sewell
Union of the North and South
Mrs W J Bowden Dies Near Fair Grounds
Mrs. W J Bowden of the King place near the fair grounds died Friday night after illness from Tuesday. Funeral services were held Saturday at Fargo cemetery with Rev C V Carrot of Fargo Baptist Church officiating. She was a member of the Muneenbees lodge and Fargo Baptist Church. Born in Floyd county Georgia on April 7 1860 she married W J Bowden in May 1887 and is survived by her husband and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bowden
King Place
Fair Grounds
Fargo Cemetery
C. V. Carrot
Fargo Baptist Church
Wilarger Land Co Sells 1280 Acre Gray County Ranch
The Wilbarger Land Company reports the sale of 1280 acres of ranch property in Gray County to J A Awtrey of this city for private consideration. Mr Awtrey will stock the ranch and move there soon. He and F E Rogers of the Wilbarger company traveled to Gray County last week to close the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilarger Land Company
Gray County
J. A. Awtrey
Mr. Awtrey
FE. M. Rogers
Wilbarger Land Company
City Election In Progress With Mayor RFealty Contest
Voters head to Seelock polls as city adopts commission government. Incumbent M. G. Neathery faces challenger 4. Ry Renfre for west side post, J. P. King unopposed for east side, A. S. Davis withdrew. East Vernon candidate J. M. Uider wool withdrew after filing. Witty and Reed remain as holdovers. Heavy turnout predicted amid campaign activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Kakle
Atderoivut
Maiyor
M. G. Neathery
Ry Renfre
West Side
J.P. King
Davis
Latur Day
J. M. Uiderwool
East Vernon
E. J. Witty
Harper Reed
West Vernon
Noted fiddler Evanson leaves Vernon for Olustee
Evanson, a native of Norway who plays for the Norwegian government, departed Vernon today for his home in Olustees Oklahoma after a visit at Dr. A L P Toward's home. He praises Vernon and Wilbarger county and says violin shows and attractive yards draw attention. He has repaired violins for Ole Bull and Theo Bali and offers free advice to any violin teacher seeking improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanson
Olustees
Okla
Vernon
Alp
Wilbarger County
Evansen
Norway
Ole Bull
Theobali
Dewey J. Hooper Wounded in Action
Mrs. Ki lL. Trooper Sunday received a telegram from the War Department in Washington reporting that her son Sergeant Dewey J. Hooper of the erminerring corps was slightly wounded in action. Hooper, formerly a Santa Fe conductor in Kansas, had joined the railway branch and served with British forces before American units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. Ll
Washington
Dewey J. Hooper
Hooper
Santa Fe
Kansas
Pershing
Guggisberg Pledges 870 in War Bonds Drive
Local residents including Otto Oberhaus and Carl Streit organize a War Savings effort in Ver Non with a quota of 2500 for the year. Citizens pledge purchases of thrift stamps and bonds from banks or post offices, citing patriotism and duty as reasons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungisberg
Vernon
Streit
Rudolph Streit
John Weideranders
Fred Sehur
Ro Guggisberg
Offo Obentans
Carl Sehutt
George Streit
Carl Guaggisbers
Karl Sehur
Hol Turner
Drought Relief Meeting In Vernon On Federal Funds
A Vernon meeting will discuss using part of 000,000 in drought relief funds from a federal program. Webbi of the Warehouse Marketing Department in Austin will attend at Governor Hobby's request to push timely relief. Farmers and business leaders are expected to participate.
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T. 4
Webbi
Ated
Austin
Vernon
Hobby
Weebl
Property Changes Hands in West Vernon Sale
Hon. Stanley sold his home in West Vernon to Mrs. Ellen Ledbetter this week at a private figure. Possession was given yesterday and he moved to the former residence of Mrs. Lad better on East Wilbarger Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Stanley
West Vernon
Ellen Ledbetter
Ladbetter
East Wilbarger Street
May Enter Government Service
John Ti. Nabers county engineer left Saturday night for Fort Worth to confer with army officers about entering the engineering division of the aviation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ti. Nabers
Fort Worth
Army
The
Aviation Service
District Board Reclassifies 21 New Weds to Class II
The local exemption board reports findings from the district board on 38 men placed by the local board. Twenty one newly married registrants were moved to Class II while eighteen remained in Class I. The list names many individuals with changes following Washington instructions and appeals on agricultural and industrial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Board
Washington
ILBO
Anderson Cage Smith
Eabbard Colley
Toby Tate Abbott
Herbert Ring
Ben ©. Reid
John Ed Krebs
Walter Franklin Martin
William Henry Clopton
Marcus Mercer Danson
Dewitt Jobe
Ernest Edward Lewis
Martin Franklin Foerster
Robert 8. Shiw
Harvey Luther Westerman
George William Lembtke
Henry Kirby Gore
Charlie Ross Lee
Charlie Wilburn Gore
Herman Gleason Hammons
William Wirbit Cooper
Connie Cleon
Mate Is
Fuer Hewston Thompson Waspitabou
No Tardies at Vernon Schools Report
Vernon schools report no tardies after clocks moved up Superintendent PF Sisk visited all campuses urging on time arrival. He praises pupils and patrons for cooperation and notes remaining seven weeks of term demand continued prompt attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
PF. Sisk
Professor Sisk
Intensive Liberty Bond Campaign to Begin This Week
The article reports an upcoming intensive Third Liberty Loan bond campaign starting next Saturday with a patriot parade and speeches. Banks form sales committees under their cashiers to recruit volunteers, with specific names and duties across Witbarger county. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas will present banners to top county sellers, and community participation is expected from schools and motorists. The county quota is not yet officially set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central County Committee
Frank Kell
Wichita
A. H. Murchison
First Guaranty State Bank
N. R. Heath
Joe Sumner
Elt. Pope
JM. Haney
W. A. Atchison
B. Daniels
Emory Rhoads
Farmers State Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
A. Birdsong
Witbarger County
N. R. Tisdale
Mary Sue Maddox
Notive
Wilbarger County
Brazilian Missionary Campaign Starts Across County
Taylor of Brazil joins Rev. OF L Orr and others for an eighteen day drive across the county to secure home and foreign missionary pledges for the year. Carroll notes Tolbert birth Sunday meeting was successful though some members were away for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey. Koc. Taylor
Brazil
Vernon
Baptist Church
Visit to Stephens County Oil Field By Industry Team
U S Davis W Henry Rogers J C Morrison and A C Boxer visited the new oil field in Stephens county last week returning in the latter part of the week. The Texas Company and the Guffey Petroleum Company are principal operators with five producing wells and no dry holes for the former, while the Guffey group also shows good precision despite two dry holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Davis
W. Henry Rogers
J. C. Morrison
A. C. Boxer
Stephens County
Texas Company
The
Guffey Petroleum Company
Hs Five
Guffey
Hagan Lands in France Safely
A postal card informs A J Robinson of the safe arrival in France of W C Hagan Jr formerly employed as an engineer by Cheely. Hagan enlisted in the engineering corps and trained months at Port Leavenworth before sailing for France. He is the son of Rev W C Hagan former pastor of South Main Presbyterian church in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
France
W. C. Hagan, Jr
Cheely
Hagan
Port Leavenworth
Rev
W. (. Hagan
South Main Presbyterian Church
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United States District Attorney
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District of Texas
Odell
Key
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Mt. Zion
U. D.C. Wise
Waclock
H. M. Long
Husband
Gray County Ranch
A. Awtrey
Tion
GWO
Seelock
Olustee, Okla
Guggisberg
Otto Obenhaus
Pat. Massie, Wh, Huggins
Otto
Oberiaus
Obenhaus
Drouth
A. ©. Webb
Vernon Wednesday
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Sisk
Woot McIdonald
DeDonald- Brown Transfer Company
Ing
G. C. Morris
Herring National Bank
A. L
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L. K. Johnsen
Daniel Bond
T. H. Shive
R. T. More
DR. Basham
Waggoner
Taylor
W. C. Hagan
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