Meeting Saturday To Start Better Livestock Project
Wilbarger County farmers and Vernon business leaders plan a meeting Saturday afternoon at 2230 in the district court room to form the Wilbarger County Pure Bred Livestock Association. A constitution and by laws will be drawn, officers elected, and strong support cited from local merchants to boost breeding, sales, and county fairs through cooperative efforts.
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Willurger County
Agricultural Cireles
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Wilbarger
Wile Prove Up Sections of Land in New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Harry Robinson and Mr and Mrs Frank Byrd depart for Stony New Mexico to prove up two land sections. Robinsons will complete in seven months due to military service. Byrds must five on their section three years. They plan to build houses opposite each other with a tent wagon and car tent until structures rise.
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Harry Robinson
Frank Byrd
Stony
New Mexico
Marriage of Ivtes Littie Burgess and BR W Dyer
Ivtes Littie Burgess of Har vold and BR W Dyer from four miles outside Davidson Oklahoma wed Wednesday morning at 17 30 in the home of Rev H Holmes on Paradise Street with two close friends present. The couple plans to reside at Mr Dyers Yarn.
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Ivtes
Littie Burgess
Harvold
BR. W. Dyer
Davidson
Okla
Judge Day and Wife Defend Honor in Oklahoma Case
Judge Day and his wife faced scrutiny as they defend their honor amid an alleged accidental shooting incident involving Colonel Pant Wy Beek, commander at Port Sill, Oklahoma. The case centers on duty and personal impact in a military post setting.
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Liewensur
Pant Wy Beek
Pietd
Port Sil
Okhia
Vernon Knights to Compete for State Drill Cup
Twenty four Vernon Commandery 32 Knights depart Wednesday for Port Worth to contest Thursday for the best drilled team of Knights Templar. Fourteen teams enter the state event sponsored by the Grand Commandery of Texas. Vernon drills six weeks and acts as guards for Grand Commander L G Hawkins who will resign at the meeting.
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Grand Commandery of the
State of Texts
Vernon
L. G. Hawkins
Texas businessmen oppose daylight saving plan
Dallas reports that Texas chambers respond to a survey showing a majority oppose daylight saving on June 1 with many indifferent and few in favor of wartime measures.
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Dallas
Texas
Chambers of Commerce of Texas
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Another Stile in Hands of Officers
John Barleycorn was stopped on a farm twelve miles northeast of town as county officers seized two moonshines and an alleged operator on Wednesday. One still, buried near a residence, held fifteen gallons and the other twenty gallons on the second floor. Bond for the accused man was set at $500. he is said to have been a tenant on the property. The raid was conducted by county officers.
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John Barleycorn
Wilbarger
Fragmentary courtroom exchange hints at car crash dispute
Partial transcript shows a judge pressuring a defendant about loss of vehicle control and stalled installments. The readable line questions the defendant about losing control of the car and confirms continued payment issues.
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Tematdn
Hunters at Guyer Drive Slaughters Rabbits by the Thousands
More than 4000 rabbits were slaughtered Tuesday at Guyer in a nine mile sweep to the river. Eighty men and boys formed a long drive, with a rear line resembling world war volleys. Next Tuesday a second drive is planned with George Trisler in charge and invites all to participate.
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Guyer Hunters
Wilbarger
Wichita
George Trisler
Guyver
Hall and Associates to Commence Drilling Near Electra
Hall and Associates plan a test for oil on section 20 block 5 about five miles southwest of Electra on W. T. Waggoner land. L. G. Hall states drilling will start Monday as rig and machinery move into position. Associates include Herb Dohler of Vernon and Phil F. Laughlin of Fort Worth. The site is near a newly opened field southwest of Electra.
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Electra
L. G. Hall
W. T. Waggoner
Herb Dohler
Vernon
Phil FE. Laughlin
Fort Worth
Hall
Census Delays Threaten Wilbarger School Apportionment
Scholastic enumerations from all county schools have not yet reached the county superintendent. Mr. Hollar warns that late returns may jeopardize August apportionment from the State Department for Wilbarger schools.
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Hollar
State Department
Wilbarger
Firm Buys Local Meat Market on North Main Street
Parker-Donges Grocery Co on North Main Street has purchased the market housed in the store and will henceforth slaughter its own meat. The market was owned for about a year and a half by F. A. N. O'Neal.
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Parker-Donges Grocery Co
N. Main Street
F. A. N. O'Neal
District Interscholastic Track Meet Draws 150 Contestants
More than 150 competitors from eight counties are expected at the fairgrounds Saturday for the district interscholastic track and field meet. Schools from Memphis, Childress, Quanah, Wellington, Vernon and Crowell in Class A and Tolbert, Harrold, Guyer, Paducah, Buckcreek, Hackberry, Ogden, Delwins and others in Class B participate. Vernon stars lead in sprints and jumps with Walker and Bramblett among top performers. the mile relay is highlighted as Vernon’s strength.
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Childress
Quanah
Wellington
Vernon
Crowell
Wilbarger County
Tolbert
Harrold
Guyer
Hardeman County
Bailey and
Chillicothe
Cotte County
Paducah
Buckcreek
Hackberry
Ogden
Delwins
Childress County
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Unien Plat
Garden Valley
High Point
Westcamp
Hall County
Eli
Ledge
Msteline
Hulver
Collingsworth County
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Dodsonville
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Tes
Crouch
Taowlin
Clynch
Terrell
Lewis
Vaughn
Lestie
Coffee of
Walker
Bramblett
Dawson
Reed
Langley
Small
Morrean
Farley
Rabbits Threaten Wilbarger County Crops
The Record reports a surge of jack rabbits in Wilbarger County threatening crops and boll weevils. Rabbit drives have slain thousands in limited areas, with little impact on the rabbit population. The paper urges Vernon residents to organize a county-wide drive to save farmers thousands of dollars.
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Wilbarger
Jack Rabbit
Vernon
Baby Drowns in Pool at Home in Vernon
Raymond Robert Rigsby 17 months old, son of Mr and Mrs RR Rigsby, drowned last night in a small pool of water at their Vernon home. The child wandered to a milk house drainway, was found floating, tried to revive him with no success. Funeral services scheduled for this afternoon at 6:30 from Underwood parlors, Rev. A Waterfield of the Methodist church to officiate. Burial planned in East View Ravinond. October 1 birth noted. article mentions debates and election notes about schedule.
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Stix
Will
A. Waterfield
Buriat
East View
Ravinond
Killough Re-elected Vernon School Board President
Killough was re-elected president of the Vernon school board at a meeting in the Farmers State Bank directors’ room. Winston named vice president and Rouse secretary. new members sworn in include Moore, King, Winston, and Smith. Finance committee: Smith, Rhoads, Winston. Buildings committee: King, Renae, Moore.
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W. R. Moore
J.P King
A. FP. Winston
T. Smith
CR Smith
Mmory Rhoads
A. FP Winston
J. 0 King
W. T. Moore
Reverend Venting to Lead Fort Worth Baptist Pulpit
Reverend Venting a Greek teacher at the Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth will preach both morning and evening Sunday April 16 at the local Baptist church. Listeners praised him as a strong preacher after his last Sunday talk. A ten pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs H W Norwood of this city, at the home of their son Billy K Norwood in Hot Springs Ark. Mr Norwood once worked for The Vernon Record.
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Venting
Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Billy Norwood
Ward
H. W. Norwood
Billy K
Hot Springs
Ark
Norwood
The
Vernon Record
Wilharger County Rural Schools Plan Closures
Most Wilharger county rural schools will close in about a month or six weeks per the county superintendent. The Crescent Core school will close next Thursday.
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Wilharger County
Crescent
Thirty five new members join Vernon American Legion drive
Thirty five new members were added yesterday to the Vernon American Legion roster in a whirlwind drive by the local post. Practically every ex service man interviewed joined, with plans to continue visits in Wilbarger county and reach 500 members by May 4. Dues payment is urged for those still unpaid.
Vernon Town Defeated by Frederick at Home
Vernon town team fell 2 to 1 at Frederick Oklahoma as Frederick posted two runs in the first inning before Dalmaso steadied the game and Vernon scored in the third. Players listed include Gilliand Dalmasso Ladd Carney Teel Sneed Sh Key Perkins Howell and others.
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Frederick
Dalmasse
Vernon
Gilliand
F Dalmasso
P. Ladd
Carney
Teel
Sneed
Key If
Perkins
Howell
Easter Services in Quanah by Vernon Commandery
Dr F J Moore of the Vernon Presbyterian Church will preach at Easter services held by Vernon Commandery number 484 at the First Christian Church in Quanah. Knights assemble at Vernon Masonic Hall at 8 30 then again at Quanah Masonic Hall at 10 sharp in full uniform. A service car will aid motorists and visitors dine in the church basement after services. An exhibition maneuver will also be shown in Quanah Sunday.
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F. J. Moore
Vernon Presbyterian Church
Vernon Commandery
First Christian Church
Quanah
Vernon Masonic Hall
S O'Elock
Masonic Hall
Quanan
Vote on Bonds for New County Hospital in Wilbarger County
Voters in Wilbarger County are to decide on May 16 whether to authorize bonds of about 850 000 dollars to build and equip a county hospital with permanent improvements. The plan covers principal and interest for up to forty years at five and a half percent. Election officers and polling places are listed for the county precincts.
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New County
Thomas to Speak in Vernon and Nearby Cities
Senate candidate Thomas will speak in Vernon on Wednesday night April 10 in the district courtroom. He plans a Texas tour visiting Electra Vernon Chillicothe Crowell Matador Paducah Odell with talks listed on April 19 2 pm April 1 5 pm April 10 2 pm April 20 5 pm April 21 2 pm. He is a partner in Thomas Frank Milam and Tonehstone of Dallas and reputed as a good speaker.
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Cullen BP. Thomas
United States Senate
Vernon
District Court
Thomas
Canncidate
Thomas, Frank, Milam and Tonehstone
Dallas
County Fair Association Annual Meeting Set
Willanger County Fair Association stockholders will hold their annual meeting at the Carnegie library building on Monday April 17 to elect a board of directors for the upcoming year.
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Willanger County Fair Association
Carnegie Library
Milholland to Preach at Guyer Sunday Afternoon
Thomas Ko Milholland pastor of the Church of Christ will preach Sunday afternoon at Charver school. He will commence morning services at Hi clock and evening services at 7 45 at the loot church. Milholland will move his family to Vernon as shown when Clarevuton schools close.
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Thomas Ko Milholland
Church of Christ
Charver
Mr. Milholland
Vernon
Clarevuton
Convention Preparations in Plainview Texas Plans Complete
B Maxey contractor in charge of Plainview municipal auditorium construction announced today the project will be finished in time for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce fourth annual convention in Plainview May 22 and 23 barring unforeseen events.
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Plainview
Texas
B. Maxey
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The Democratic Executive Committee of Wilbarger County will meet at the County Judge's office on Monday at 4 p m. Items to be considered include several matters. Mason serves as chairman.
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Wilbarger County
Memperr
Mmocranes Caat
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