Optimism on Future of Federal Farm Loan Bank from Texas Officials
State officers in Houston expressed optimism about the Federal Farm Loan Bank’s future. Vernon’s association, led by Secretary Wo Ng Stokes, expects $5 million of New York bonds to aid restarting operations, with $380,000 allotted to Vernon and 125,000 in applications awaiting processing.
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Federal Farm Loan Bank
Houston
Federal Taind
Wo Ng Stokes
Ficers
New York
Farm Loan Bank
Stokes
M. H. Gossett
State Bank
Vernon Association
Vernon
American Bankers Farm Mortgage Association
Iowa
Federal Bank
Vernon Cotton Gins Output Near 13 000 Bales in 1920
Vernon gins produce about 13 000 bales as the season ends, with estimates predicting up to 15 000 for the county. The Census Bureau notes much cotton ginned in Wilbarger, while Vernon’s share reflects fewer gins in operation and shifts from other districts.
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Vernon
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Coumly Wilbarger
Wilbarger
Hillicothe
Plantes
Blanton
McClanton
Palmers Gin
L. F. Bell
Peoples Gin
4. N. Wright
Gambusia Minnow Stock Placed at Hillcrest Club Lake
One hundred fifty Gambusia affinis minnows were purchased by Hillcrest Country Club and released Thursday into a screened hatchery. They will be moved to the main lake as numbers grow. The fish thrive in very shallow water and are noted mosquito eradicators.
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Hillcrest Country Club
Meeting at Baptist Church Ends After Confessions
The Baptist Church meeting closes Sunday night per Pastor Rev. W. T. Rouse. A number of confessions and fifteen additions to the church are reported. Rev. C. W. Edwards, aiding in the meeting, will return to Fort Worth Saturday night and conduct the Saturday evening services.
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The
Baptist Church
W. T. Rouse
C. W. Edwards
Fort Worth
Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charge
Alford France was arrested Thursday morning by Sheriff W. A. Ish on aggravated assault charges and is held in the county jail. He is expected to face trial during the current county court term.
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Alford France
W. A. Ish
Old Vernon resident, TT Smith, dies after illness
Vernon longtime real estate man TT Smith died Sunday in Mounds Oklahoma at his sister Mrs R J Barton home after over two years of illness. Born in Lewistown Missouri he moved to Vernon in 1882 and built a regional reputation in Texas real estate. Survived by father William Smith in Mississippi brothers W and Henry in Mississippi M E P in Port Worth and Bm A L in Shawnee Oklahoma and sisters Mrs R R Barton Mannes Oklahoma and Mrs Martha Fancher of Mississippi. Funeral held Monday at Mounds.
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OW. Smith
Vernon
Mounds
Okhi
R. J. Barton
Aly. Smaithvin
Mar. Smith
Hortheas
Wilbarkger and
Heuston
Atr
Bmith
Lewistorns
Mississippi
Vernon Wione
Texas
Mr. Smith
Msus
Smith
Okla
Monnds
Willian Smith
Henry
M. EP
Port Worth
Shawnee
KR. Ob. Barton
Mannes, Okla
Martha Fancher
Clothing talk by Dora Barnes at library lecture
Mrs. Dora Russell Barnes of Texas A and M discusses economical clothing and dress forms in a Thursday library talk. She explains form creation, shows construction, and notes women need neighbor help. Morning session targets county girls in the statewide clothing contest with sewing advice.
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Dora Russell Barnes
Texas A
Infant Undergoes Minor Operation
A two year old boy, son of Dr. and Mrs. Worrell, underwent a minor operation Thursday and is reported to be doing well today.
Vernon Man Returns From Nine Month Italian Visit
Delmasse Delmasso of Vernon returned after a nine month trip to Italy to settle family estate matters and retrieve citizenship papers delayed by two months. He reported a great change in his birthplace and noted long residence in the United States since 1882 with a prior visit a decade ago.
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P. OH
Delmasse
Lexbirton
East Texas
Vernon
Havin
Italy
Me. Delrasso
Youasea
Taly
Texarkana Chamber seeks cattle guard design
The Texarkana Chamber asks for specifications to build a cattle guard to allow automobile passage without a gate. Plans show strips nailed on braces on the ground so cattle fall through, while cars pass. The proposed site is a municipal park in Texarkana.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Texarkana
Tesarkatu
Legion Baseball Team Seeks New Players
The American Legion baseball unit reports ongoing workouts for two weeks under coach Elzy Youngblood. Some vomiting material has occurred but the squad still needs more players to join the team.
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American Legion
Elzy Youngblood
Caminunder
Former Vernon Resident Dr. W. T. Dickey Dies in Houston
Dr. W. T. Dickey longtime Vernon resident and former North Main street landlord who owned the White Rose Cafe building there died Wednesday in Houston. He lived in Vernon about twenty years and moved away fifteen years ago. His wife Mrs. G. S. Hetrick of Chillicothe is a survivor. Dickey was a charter member of the local Masonic Blue Lodge and was regarded as a leading community figure by older residents.
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W. T. Dicks
Wayness
Verto
Houiston
Dickey
Vernon
Blue Lodge
Masonic Order
Frisco Bridge Out and Rail Disruptions After River Floods
Severe flooding disabled rail lines across the southwest with the Frisco Bridge over the Red River out and trains suspended to Vernon. Other bridges and routes from Chillicothe to Altus and Burkburnett to Minco suffered damage, while a wagon bridge at Bridgetown Wisconsin washed away and fires were reported in Dodsonville Texas. North Texas wheat prospects improve with rain.
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Rediver
Frisco
Vernon
Orient
Chillicothe
Altius
Oklo
Prisco
Huanat
Altus
Oko
Quanih
Alties
Hiedvick
Okla
Wichite Falls
Northwestern
Burkburnett
Dipton
Rock Island
Minoguim
Oklahome
Wichita
Vernon School Census Shows Gain of 94
Vernon school census indicates an increase of about 94 in enrollment over last year, raising anticipated state aid by roughly 10 dollars per student. Three ward schools and one high school serve Vernon with county figures pending, while rural schools expect at least 240 students.
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Wilbarger
Texas
Williamson County
Bilis
Newton
Bates
Kendall County
Vernon
Lai
Oneigh
Vernop
Costa
Jd. N. Jaleher
Aetna Well Struggles in Deep Test Drilling
H. M. Sparks reports the Aetna well in the foes subdivision stands about 2106 feet deep with major machinery and water problems. The crew faced broken swivel and three fishing jobs while armed caves hinder progress. Operators plan a real deep test to overcome the obstacles.
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Aetna
Foes
H. M. Sparks
Poultry Specialist to Lecture on Chick Rearing and Egg Marketing
Poultry expert W Kazmeier of Texas A M College will speak Saturday in the library auditorium on rearing standard bred chicks versus scrubs and egg marketing. He will demonstrate poultry judging and answer questions. Miss Edith Lacy notes exhibition coops for chickens at the lecture.
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W. Kazmeier
Texas A. and M. College
Kazmeier
Edith Lacy
Morgan to Run for Congress in the Thirteenth District
Wichita Falls lawyer Mel Morgan confirms plans to run for Congress in Oklahoma's Thirteenth District. The bid targets the seat held by Lucian W. Parrish and the race spans Wilbarger, Wichita, Clay, Montague, Archer, Jack, Wise, Cooke, Denton, Baylor, Throckmorton, and Young counties.
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Mr. Morgan
Philippine
Wilbarker County
Parnt Lawn Association
Stewards 'Op
Merhoddtet Chore
Vernon
Dyell
Berry, Stokes & Morten
Northiwest
Cartigan
Montgomery
Britain & Morgan
Texas
W. TD. Berry
Morgan
Wilharger County
Doattles
Strom
Wilbarger
Wichita
Clay
Montague
Archer
Ack
Wise
Cooke
Denton
Baylor
Throckmorton
Young Counties
Honorable Mention Roll At Harrold Public Schools
The Harrold public schools announce an honor roll for the seventh month of the term. Students across grades one to eleven achieved at least sixty percent with no grade below eighty five, including Helen Hammer Truth Fue wanford Cora Lee Hughes Quilla Smith Mabel Howell Thelma Houtehens Ashley Littl J T Busses yond Henry Neilson Neil Hiatt Toward Cobb Paul Vaughn Faris Vaughn W M Wilson Helen Litchfield Tre Vinghn Edgar Snodgrass Ruth Gribble Hallie Chastain Liston Wilson P M Hughes Lewis McClure Leonard Flowell Edith Mate Gla Oe Keels Bessie Smith Tonise Snodgrass Clarence Nichols George Douglas J D Chastain Rubye Vangha Verda Chesney Maggie Harris Dollie Frigitt Jed Rook Dyle Vanghu Nola Showers Janella Idithe Bessie Hale Hula Mre Sao grass Velina Mathews Navnie Sanderson Julia Morris Glynn Parmley Abner Morris George King Ruby Showers Bob Vaughn.
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Harrold Public Schiools
Fay Aver Je
Helen Hammer
Truth Fue Wanford
Cora Lee Hughes
Quilla Smith
Mabel Howell
Thelma Houtehens
Ashley Littl
J. T. Busses
Yond Henry Neilson
Seyond
Neil Hiatt
Toward Cobb
Paul Vaughn
Faris Vaughn
Wilson
Helen Litchfield
Tre Vinghn
Edgar Snodgrass
Ruth Gribble
Hallie Chastain
Liston Wilson
Harrison Ring
P. M. Hughes
Lewis McClure
Leonard Flowell
Edith Mate
Gla Oe Keels
Bessie Smith
Tonise Snodgrass
Clarence Nichols
George Douglas
J. D. Chastain
Rubye Vangha
Verda Chesney
Maggie Harris
Dollie Frigitt
J'ed
Rook
Dyle Vanghu
Nola Showers
Janella Idithe
Bessie Hale
Hula Mre Saograss
Velina Mathews
Navnie Sanderson
Julia Morris
Glynn Parmley
Abner Morris
George King
Ruby Showers
Bob Vaughn
St James Street Sewer Upgrade Nears Completion
The St James St sewer project on a 3900 foot line is slated to finish today. It cost about 2000 dollars with an estimated saving of 2000 dollars by delaying the work until now due to lower labor and material prices.
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St. James St
Rogers and Blackwood Win City Offices in Tight Race
Former city commissioners Tarther Webb and C. M. Ladd of West Vernon were ousted by William Blackwood and E. M. Rogers. Blackwood won Webb 285 to 284. Rogers defeated Ladd 202 to ? Voters cited poll tax issues as several ballots were challenged. Both winners declined immediate policy commitments, citing time to decide.
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Tarther Webb
West Vernon
C. M. Ladd
Vernon
Williai Blackwood
EM. Rogers
Mr. Blackwood
Str. Hogers
Weill
Mr. Rogers
Tornado Destroys Clarendon Businesses and Cars
A tornado and fire in Clarendon Tuesday night caused extensive damage. The storm struck around dark and wrecked ten cars at Dick Allen’s new garage, blew roofs into a telephone line, toppled poles, and damaged Bennett Grocery Finley Variety Store and other local businesses. Fires broke out at Coaches cafe and nearby stores, with several roofs ripped off and property loss widespread despite fire insurance.
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Clarendon
Dick Alen
Allen
Telephone Company
RL T. Rigger Tarage Annedt WM
Lftthe Dry Foods Company
Bennett Grocery Company
Finley Variety Store
Tarry Baner
J. G. Annis Saddlery
Baner
City Garage
Claremion News
Clifford & Wilkerson
Wi Lott
Mme Cush & Carry Giiovery
City Crocery
Cotton firm Barry and Weil opens Vernon office
Barry and Weil, cotton buyers with offices in Kowie, establish an agency above the Dodge Brothers Motor Car Co. in Vernon. The firm has purchased large amounts of cotton in Vernon over the last year and plans to enter the market for unlimited quantities.
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Barry and Weil
Kowie
Vernon
Dodge Brothers Motor Car Co
Veron
Telbert Delegates Elected for District Conference
Telbert circuit elected delegates Telbert to attend the District Conference at Ononah in April 2021. Miss Taura Swealman W. R. Maris Tin Oscar W. Tooley and Olan Frost chosen. Brooks and Oscar Henry elected alters tates.
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Taura Swealman
W. R. Maristin
Oscar W. Tooley
Olan Frost
Telebert
Ononah
Ht. R. Brooks
Oscar Henry
Probate Court Discharges T S Arnold Temporary Administrix
Only one probate matter in county court was settled on Wednesday an order discharged the temporary administrix in the estate of T S Arnold.
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Eiseburgs
T. S. Arnold
Brick sidewalk laid at Vernon hotel corner Texas and Cumberland
Brick sidewalk work underway at the corner of Texas and Cumberland Streets occupied by the Vernon hotel. City crews perform the paving as part of local improvements. Baar.
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Texas and
Cumberland Sts
Vernon Hotel
Building In West Vernon Spurs Local Home Project
West Vernon notes show builder Joe Lahey constructing a residence in the town's west side. The report mentions his fruit and truck business ties shaping the project timeline and local impact.
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Joe Lahey
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Incumben
U.S. Senate
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Wichita Falls
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Henrietta
United States Senate
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Parrish
Ike
Mel Morgan
Law Department
University of Texas
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Berry and Wood Stokes
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Commission of Appeals
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Telbert
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