Pure Food Show in Vernon Opens with Week of Events
Vernon’s Pure Food Show opens in the Shire building on North Main, hosted by the Presbyterian Auxiliary. The fair features booths by local firms selling groceries and household goods, daily events including a baby contest won by Francis Marie Smith, and nightly programs with local clubs and musicians. Major local banks, stores, and businesses contribute displays and donations, with rotating attractions from Wednesday through Saturday and a general countywide invitation.
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Vernon
Naval Pure
Shire
North Main Street
Presbyterian
Francis Marie Smith
A. C. Smith
B. Gibson
Knox Kinard
Thelma Shervill
Fiddlers
Will
Uederwood
Amd
Herring National Bank
Waggoner National Bank
Parmners
Guaranty State
Presbyterian Awsilinty
Vernon Drug Store
Sivameroni & Son
Vernon Times
City News Stand
Pictori
Dis
Kasper Market by the Eastern Star
Local members of the Eastern Star chapter hold a Saturday market at Vernon Grocery on April 1 selling items suitable for Easter dinner. Proceeds support chapter activities.
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Kasper
Chapter of the
Fastern Star
Massie Vernon
Busy court week as liquor law cases roll forward
District court schedules a busy week with several liquor law violations. John Dunoagin’s whiskey case ended in mistrial. Will Dunnagin and A. A. Dunnagin face trials for the same offense. O. E. Sherman waits for automobile theft trial. Special venires called including 72 for BBC Williams murder and 36 for Irvin Lundy rape. Robert Reese alias KR. W. Baker to face bigamy charges. Trial set for next month.
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John Dunoagin
Will Dunnagin
A. A. Dunnagin
O. E. Sherman
BBC
Williams
Irvin Lundy
Robert Reese
W W. Baker
Vernon Track Team To Meet Chillicothe
Vernon High School track team meets Chillicothe High School in a Thursday practice meet at Fair Park at 2 45. Chillicothe is the county leader in Hardeman to date, having beaten Quand and lost only to Vernon last year. Coach R B Galbraith predicts a slim Vernon victory by four points as Chillicothe seeks revenge. A small gate fee funds travel to the state meet.
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Tne
Vernon High School
Chillicothe
Fair Park
Hardeman County
Quand
Vernon
R. B. Galbraith
Vicetory
Fe Ah
Car Owners Register Ford and Other Models Last Week
Last week list shows J. M. Napier owning a Ford coupe followed by E. B. Page with a Ford coupe and J. V. Owen with a Ford coupe both noted in red BR. Burk appears with a Ford coupe. d. Messar owns a Ford touring. B. Chandler and M. C. Buckale w Ford touring along with Iver Thompson FP Staten and F. A. Flaniken on Ford touring. Willie Johnson holds a Ford roadster while I. G. Hawkins owns a Buick roadster. F. E. Weise lists a Chevrolet touring. Mrs. W. S. Bonnrland has a Chevrolet sedan. Y. G. Love owns an Overland champion, and C. B. Anderson an Overland roadster.
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Pew
J. M. Napier
E. B. Page
J. V. Owen
BR. Burk
D. Messar
B. Chandler
M. C. Buckalew
Iver Thompson
FP. Staten
F. A. Flaniken
Willie Johnson
I. G. Hawkins
F. E. Weise
Bonrland
Y. G. Love
C. B. Anderson
Bowers to Fight Dalton in Wichita Falls Eight Rounds
Dick Bowers who has trained to re enter the ring meets Jack Dalton of Dallas a featherweight of national fame at Wichita Falls Thursday night in an eight round bout at the Wichita Opera House Dalton has a winning record in Texas and the South while Bowers boasts a solid ring record in North Texas He is optimistic about victory and plans to test himself against tougher opponents if successful in this decisive bout
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Dick Bowers
Jack Dalton
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Bowers
Dalton al
Dalton
Wiehita Opera House
Texas
South
North Texas
Southwest
Antlers Oklahoma
Bible Class Reorganized for Business Men Here
The W. A. Lane Bible class, now meeting at Baptist tabernacle on South Main Street, seeks a new meeting place for men to join programs. About 25 members currently, with growth expected. Y. A. Key elected president, George Weatherall first vice president, W. A. Lane second vice president, and S. M. Smith secretary and treasurer.
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W. A. Lane
Baptist Tabernacle
South Main Street
Tow
Y. A. Key
George Weatherall
S. &. Smith
Returns From County School Trustees Election Delayed
County Superintendent L. A. ifne law states returns from Saturday’s election have not yet been received. Election workers have five days to submit totals to the present trustees, who then have five days to file with Mr. Flollar. Ballots carried no printed names and the vote was very light.
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L. A. Ifne Law
Flollar
Avery Light
Bell couple begins extended Texas tour
Mr and Mrs L F Bell depart for a lengthy tour of south and central Texas. On the return trip Mr Bell plans a short visit with his mother in Sherman.
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L. F. Bell
Texas
Mr. Bell
Sherman
New Sand Struck Friday Promises Strong Production
South Vernon Company’s Stephens No. 3 well in the South Vernon field tapped a promising oil sand at 1,295 feet. A cave in halted early tests, but oil rise reached 17,100 feet, suggesting a larger output once cleaned and tested. Equipment arriving today aims to push completion. estimates rival 200 to 300 barrels per day. The No. 3 sand is distinct from Nos. 1 and 2, indicating three productive sands on the Stephens lease.
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South Vernon
Stephens No. 3
Stephens
Manis to Build Drive In Filling Station
Ro Vy Manis owner of Pioneer Auto Supply leases corner of North Main and Olive Street from Mrs Mary Ruth Pickens to construct a modern double drive in filling station with forty foot frontage and 110 foot awnings. Tilt Allen & Davis win contract. work started yesterday with May 1 move in. Manis will offer auto accessories while the former building will house a furniture store and nearby shops relocate to Webb building.
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Ro VY. Manis
Pioneer Auto Supply
Mary Ruth Pickens
North Main
Olive Street
Tilt
Allen & Davis
Monis
Manis
Statuary Meat Market
Rowan
Webb Basiline
Local builder gets contract at Davidson
O A Swinburn, local contractor, awarded a two story brick building contract in Davidson for Dr. Wilson and HW Norwood. The fifty by sixty foot structure will house a garage and filling station on the first floor and a lodge for Masons on the second. Estimated cost about 15000 dollars and construction to start at once. Built in the Vernon Record style with similar brick and line.
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O. A. Swinburn
Davidson
Record
Lockett Baptists Plan Hen Shower At New Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of Lockett Baptist Church hosts a Friday night April 11 program at the new church. Readings talks and music are planned with proceeds from a hens sale to fund church improvements ahead of the dedication. Coops will be ready for hens.
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The
Woman's Missionary Society of the Lockett Baratish Cbcreh
Vale of the Lens
Norton Family Moves to Amarillo for Farming
DD Norton and family left last week for Amarillo where M Norton will farm. The Record reports 16 year of this family leaving the community.
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PD. N. Norton
Amarillo
Vernon to Host Coal Dealers Convention May 21 22
Vernon wins push to host the Texas Retail Coal Dealers Association annual meeting set for May 21 22 with about 125 visitors expected from Texas and beyond. Senior Wood of Colorado will address the convention as other coal industry leaders attend and an open sessions program includes band concerts swimming car rides and social events.
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Tion
Pexas Retail Coat Dealers Association
Dallas
Waco
W.N Martin
Loeat
Galveston
Vernon
St Foxy Thilhrs
Docal Chamber of Commerce
Wood
Colorado
Conch Operators Association
Oklahoma Miners Union
iChicago
Funeral of Mrs J P McCaleb Held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia McCaleb were held Saturday at the Leckett community home, followed by burial beside her husband J P McCaleb in East View cemetery. The rites were led by Rev Pagar Wipepin with Rev J W Kaw assisting, and pallbearers included sons and other family members who had cared for the family. Out-of-town relatives arrived from Anson for the funeral.
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Virginia McCaleb
Leckett
East View Cemetery
J. P. McCaleb
Pagar Wipe Pin
Lockett Baptist
J. Ww Kaw
Baptist Tomvster
Doans
McCaleb
W. M. MeCileb
Melvin McCaleb
San Finglees
Servie Sen
Charend
Weenteb
Jay Meneb
Lee Me Cylob
Anson
Vernon To Have New Drug Store Soon
A new drug store will open in Vernon in the former Callinus Confectionery location. Molitie and J A McNutt announce the venture with tires arriving for the shop and a grand opening sale on all goods. McNutt is a registered pharmacist and the firm has prior Vernon experience.
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Molitie
Gtline
J. A. McNutt
Callinus
Vernon
McNutt
Home Science Club Meeting This Friday Afternoon
The Home Science club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. W. R. Moore on South Main Street.
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Home Science Club
Priday
W. R. Moore
South Main Street
Revival Interest Grows At First Methodist Church
The revival at First Methodist Church under Rev J W Kunt and Rev T W Brabham draws 75 to 100 business men daily with morning services and 6 pm afternoon sessions for all. A junior choir enhances the gathering as sermons cover themes like Chopping Too Near the Stream and Family Night.
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First Methodist Church
J. W. Kunt
T. W. Brabham
Vernon ‘Phieater
Senton
Thant
Stoost
Pant
Sunday Sunday School Attendance Rises Across Churches
Attendance jumped at several churches on the latest Sunday. Fleet Methodist reports 656 present with a large collection, Baptist Church 348 present with 813.74, Church of Christ 80 present with 732, ESA Christian Church 17 present with 16.56, Presbyterian 116 present with 41.60, Lutheran 45 present with 27. The total attendance across all Sunday schools reaches 1211 with a substantial collection.
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Sundeay
Varlone
Fieet Methodist Churel
Biggs
Iiss
Chireh
Chiat
ESA Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Saint Louis Symphony at Wichita Falls Opening Night
A list shows attendees traveling from here to hear the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra at the formal opening of the Junior High School. Names include Mrs J Farrell Mira H Batasin Miss Kelms Sherrill Mrs W A Wil helm Mrs P Webb Mrs Emory Rhoads Mrs Gay Prekett Mrs PP Ingram and John Brown.
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Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Wichita Falls
J Farrell
Mira
H. Batasin
Kelms Sherrill
W. A. Wilhelm
P. Webb
Emory Rhoads
Gay Prekett
PP. Ingram
Mia
John Brown
Vernon High Triumphs Over Chillicothe 22 to 2 in Season Opener
Vernon High School baseball crushed Chillicothe High 22 to 2 at Fall Park in a dominant season opener. A rare triple play, strong early lead, and solid batteries powered the locals as 8000 fans witnessed the high scoring game. Coach KiB Gadbrant expressed optimism for the season as Vernon seeks district glory. The lineup featured Vernon pitchers and fielders including E Pogue, A Robinson, L Stewart, and Mow with substitutionsCastlebary and Zachery among others.
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Vernon High Schol
Chillicothe
Fall Park
Tlond
Kib. Gadbrant
Elfies Enim
Sesson
A. Robinson
Stewart Kas Mow
Hayhurst Teel
Hiclecker
Koliet A
C. Bishop Dow
Chambers
Robinson
Dinghurst
Hin Ieekee
Ligdale
Vernon Walker
Castlebary
Howmith
Thammock
Zachery
Peel Steinchan
Committee to examine county road bond funds named
District Judge James V. Leak appointed a three member finance committee to inspect the county road bond funds. The panel includes J. A. Birdgong J. Terrgond and B. Progeetr. The appointment follows a grand jury request to investigate road fund conditions and report findings to the court as required by law.
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I Diatrict
James V. Leak
Upodnivdl
J. A. Birdgong
J.terrgond
Progeetr
Distriet Court
Laenk
Grand Jury
Funeas
Leak
Old Soldiers To Meet Confederate Veterans Gathering
The Confederate veterans will meet Saturday at 3 p m in their court house room. Due to the death of Mrs J P McGleb the veterans postponed their meeting until Saturday.
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Court House
J. P MeCgleb
Former Vernon Resident Killed in Fort Worth Pistol Duel
Dr. Ivl E. Holcomb 32, son of BOF Holcomb and former Vernon resident, died after a pistol battle in Fort Worth following a drug store dispute near Magnolia Avenue and Henderson Street. Herbert Green, ex-Thurber resident, was fatally wounded. Mrs Myrtle Doss Trooks was arrested on assault with intent to murder charges related to statements by Green. Holcomb studied in Fort Worth, worked as company physician for T and P Coal at Thurber, and had recently returned to the city. Vernon citizens recall him as a former school superintendent’s son and Holingerth Training School founder’s offspring.
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Ir E. Holcomb
Fort Worth
Vernon
Ivl E. Holcomb
Bof. Holcomb
Herbert Green
Thurber
Pr. Holcomb
Powels
Magnolia Avenue
Henderson Street
Holemb
Green
Dr. Holcomb
Pho Dacy
Holcomb
Baptist Hospital
Myrtle Doss Trooks
Hotearb
Dr. Helcomb
T. and P. Coal Company
Modern Woodmen elect officers for base ball team
The Modern Woodmen of America elected officers for the baseball team, naming T. P. Lieman as manager and Edgar Chaffin as captain. The squad has uniforms and camp equipment, comes from a recent membership drive, and will practice daily at the fair park. They plan to meet other camps in the district this summer, and many members have strong baseball backgrounds to bolster the team's season.
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T. P. Lieman
Edgar Chaffin
Fair Park
Deacon Dubbs at Tevert Tolbert play by Ante lope school
Descon Dabbs a rural comedy drama will be staged by Ante lope school students on Friday night at Tolbert. The event promises local talent and lighthearted humor in a small town setting.
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Deacon Dubbs
Tevert
Descon Dabbs
Antelope School
Tolbert
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