War Savings bank to promote county quota sales
Wilbarger county will run a War Savings sale from a bank on Pease Street at Main. The building nears completion and a manager will oversee regular banking hours using standard bank methods. Local businesses aided the project and the Carpenters Union donated work while Herring Bennett Lumber and Cameron & Company supplied materials.
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Wilbarger County
War Savings Bank
Pease
Herring Bennett, Lumber Company
Wm. Cameron & Company
Carpenters Union
Abewance
Liberty Loan
War Savings
Unveiling Confederate Monument Ceremony in Wellington
Judge R W W Cocke to deliver address at the Confederate monument unveiling by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. R Tisdal marshal. Mrs W S Ferrell presents. city mayor Bonner and county judge McHugh accept. Parade forms at Courthouse with Veterans and Daughters, then wreath, cord, and bands accompany the ceremonies.
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United Daughters of the Confederaes
R. Tisdal
America
H. M Long
Frances Collins
Joe Massie
Charles Neathery
Lester Buys Gould Ranch and Stock in Texas Panhandle
S. M. Lester purchased 1,500 acres of land in Hardeman and Cottle counties from G. Gould and bought 140 black Aberdeen Angus cattle. As part payment he deeded a half section of farm land between Vernon and Chillicothe. He has taken charge of the ranch, having previously lived south of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Lester
G. Gould
Hardeman
Cottle
Mr. Lester
Mr. Gould
Vernon
Chillicothe
War Savings Stamps Inspire Ninth Birthday Idea
Merle Allison’s friends celebrated her ninth birthday by giving war savings stamps as gifts. Fifteen children attended from 4 to 6 pm Saturday, enjoyed Easter egg hunts after activities, and were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Allison
Merle
Land Leasing at Five Hundred Dollars an Acre
A. J. McNeill returned from a trip to Duncan Oklahoma and nearby areas. He says land is being leased around Duncan for 500 dollars an acre amid excitement over a new oil find there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McNeill
Dungan
Oklahoma
Duncan
Government asks names of persons who fail to buy
Wilbarger county chairman J A Birdsong says the Federal Reserve Bank and government seek lists of taxable property and names of men not buying Liberty Bonds. Deputy governor J W Hoopes urges readiness within two weeks and warns counties to watch subscription lists closely for full local quota.
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Birdsong
Wilbarger
Federal Reserve Bak
Wilbarger County Aims to Lead Third Liberty Loan Drive
The Wilbarger County Liberty Loan Committee urges immediate purchases for the Third Liberty Loan. The call highlights Wilbarger as America’s first county to subscribe to the loan, urging citizens to visit Vernon to invest and show county spirit for victory in the war effort.
Johnson buys McArthur building for repairs and upgrade
S C Johnson purchased the McArthur building on the south side square for 86000 and will overhaul it with a new ground floor front and awning. W H Evans and J Bo Reinfroner? will remodel adjacent properties to match the improvements. Ground floor houses the South Side Meat Market and the second floor contains offices and a rooming house.
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Arthur
McArthur
South Side
Vernon library hours cut by thirty minutes in new schedule
Vernon city voters chose Mason by a wide margin as mayor while L C Bakle trailed. The library will open thirty minutes earlier each day and stay open through Saturday noon to serve out of town subscribers. signing of library cards now required for membership.
Wilbarger County Aims to Lead Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Wilbarger County plans to become the first in America to subscribe its Third Liberty Loan quota of 217 250 dollars before Saturday night to win the honor flag for fastest completion. J A Birdsong notes guidance from the Federal Reserve Bank that swift action could earn statewide attention as other cities push to reach their tallies by Liberty Day April 6.
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Wilbarger County
America
Third Liberty
J. W. Hoopes
Federal Reserve Bank
J. A. Birdsong
Vernon
Ounty
United States
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
College Station
Hobby
Texas Motor Car stock drive spurs regional rally
Vernon hosts a patriotic parade to back the Third Liberty Loan as Southland Tire and Rubber runs stock sales and discounts for owners. Local bankers and committees mobilize 1000 car pledge, with plans for staged payments in May July and August.
Fort Worth to Host Largest Guard Parade Before WWI Deployment
The Texas Oklahoma National Guard, 27 000 strong of the 26th Division, will march in Fort Worth on Thursday April 11. Brigadier General BE Lt John Grel le will lead the review with Gov Hobby and Gov Williams present. Governors of neighboring states may attend. Units from artillery to engineers will parade with full equipment while aviators from Camp Taliaferro join. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce coordinates visitor care and lodging lists for attendees.
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United States Army
Fort Worth
France
Liberty
Berlin
John Grelle
Hobby
Texas
Williams
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Kansas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Artillery
Cavalry
Engieers
Signal and Hospital Corps
Army
Camp Taliaferro
Women to Study Africa in Presbyterian Meeting
The Federated Women of the Presbyterian Church plan a Monday study on Africa at 4230 O clock in the church. Mrs W Roddy leads the devotion after the hymn From Greenhous Ivy Mountals. Mrs Cy Long maps Africa and Mrs M R Sewell sings. A talk on The First Bulu Minister by Mrs Howard Reger and Eunice Wilson on With The Mvele People will follow. A prayer for Africa missionaries closes.
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Africa
Presbyterian Church, Federated
W. €. Roddy
Greenhuul
Cy Long
M. R. Sewell
Howard Reger
Eunice Wilson
Ways to Oklahoma: Hayes depart for Henryetta post
Mr and Mrs PP J Hayes leave for Henryetta Oklahoma where Mr Hayes will become manager of the Henryetta Light and Ice Company Their friends regret the departure J L Sayer district manager of Texas Power and Light Company at Terrell Texas will take charge of the Texas Public Service Company's property in Vernon He is expected to arrive tomorrow or early next week
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PP. J. Hayes
Henryetta
Okla
Sayes
Henryetta Light and Ice Company
Vernon Sailor and Whiteside Family Tie in New York
Vernon native Gun Captain L. T. Whiteside is back in New York City after time with his ship in the submarine zone. He is the son of Mr and Mrs N P Whiteside of Vernon.
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Vernon Sailor
New York City
L. T. Whiteside
Mr. and
Mra. N. P. Whiteside
Vernon
Eleven Counties Set for Interscholastic District Meet
Eleven counties Archer Baylor Clay Cottle Foard Hardeman King Knox Montague Wichita Wilbarger will compete in the district meet of the Interscholastic League in Henrietta Friday and Saturday next week. Winners advance to the state at the University of Texas. Friday features a reception. Saturday offers preliminaries in athletics debating with finals Saturday afternoon items plus literary contests Saturday night.
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Henrietta
Couity
University of Texas
Archer
Baylor
Clay
Cottle
Foard
Hardeman
King
Knox
Montague
Wichita
Wilburx
LL. A. Hollar
Mrs Sarah Ellen Meek Dies at 62 at Home
Mrs Sarah Ellen Meek died at her West Maiden Street home Wednesday. She was buried in Chillicothe yesterday. Age 62 years 1 month 21 days. Survived by four sons. husband died about two years ago. One son with her, one in New Mexico, two in Texas. All attended the Chillicothe funeral. The Record expresses sympathy for the bereaved.
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Sarah Elen Meek
West Maiden Street
Chillicothe
Citizens disclose Liberty Bond buys to boost Third Loan
In a bid to meet Wilbarger's quota for the Third Liberty Loan, several residents reveal earlier purchases. L Pierce is named as buying heavily from prior issues, totaling 310,000 dollars, stating patriotic motive and compliance with sales committee requests.
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Wilbarger
Yo L. Pierce
Pierce
Library to Get Thrift Books
The Vernon Library Board adds seven thrift themed volumes to the reading room. Titles include Adventures in Thrift by Richardson and Keeping Up With Lizzie by Irving Bacheller, plus How to Live on Twenty Four Hours a Day and The Book of Thrift.
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Hearman
Richardson
Lizzie
Irving Bacheller
Fowler
Arnold Bennett
Dr Babasin Heads to San Antonio for Dental Meeting
Dr. Y. W. Babasin will spend next week in San Antonio to attend a meeting of the State Dental Association.
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Dr. Babasin
San Antonio
Auto Fire Destroys Homer Moore’s Roadster
A garage on east Wilbarger street burned this morning, destroying Homer Moore’s Overland Country Club roadster. Firefighters arrived shortly before seven but the car was beyond saving. The garage was the only structure damaged and the fire’s origin remains unknown.
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Homer Moore
Overland Country Club
Wilbarger Street
Delinquent Water Bills Pushed Toward Prompt Payment
City officials report improved collection of overdue water bills as more residents settle arrears. The city secretary states the payment pace has quickened and expects to maintain steady collections until all delinquents are paid in full.
Swartwood Making Changes In Store Layout
Swartwood & Company are modernizing their store with improvements to create more room and expand the back section. The broad stairway to the office has been moved aside and narrowed by about half, with further changes planned.
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Swartwood & Company
Mrs J R White Purchases War Savings Certificates
Mrs J R White of Crescent Cove bought 400 dollars in War Savings Certificates this week. J F White purchased 1000 dollars of certificates three weeks ago. Crescent Cove’s year to date total stands at 7120 dollars in war savings.
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J. R. White
Crescent Cove
J. F. White
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R. W W. Cocke
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J. A. Watts
Won Rouse
Lester
Gould Ranch
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Liberty Loan Committee
Wichita County
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S.C. Johnson
Warthur
S. C. Jonson
Mason
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J.P. King
Harry Mason
Utes
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Commissioner King
Mr. Mason
L. P. Bonner
Commission
J.C. Smith
L. Massie
C. T. Smith
RB. Sherrill
Auto Tire Factory
C. 'T. Wagner
New Manufacturing Company
T. Wagner
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Yexas Motor Car Company
Pire and Rubber Company
Wagner
Southland Tire and Rubber Company
Union
Texas Motor Car Company
Young Men's Business League of
Port Worth
Comepany
F. Sisk
N. It
Tisdal
Mary Sue Maddox
Ono Club
Chamber of Commerce
Amtee
Wilburger County
Vernon Band
Kell
Kells
C.F Bastar
Waggoner National Bank
G. C. Morris
Herring National Bank
A. F L. Murchison
Giaaranty State Bank
Emory Rhoads
Farmers State Bank
Wilbarver County
Oklahoma National Guards
Presbyterian Society
Roddy Leader
Wayes
Public Service Company
Sarah Ellen Meek
Thrift
Vernon Library Board
Association
Swartwood
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