Vernon Citizens Raise Legion Fund To 1450 Quota
Vernon residents boosted the American Legion war orphans fund to the $1450 county quota. Leon H. Brown announced the quota was met after workers reported last night were $100 short and noon tabulations showed full funding. Brown thanked Vernon citizens and urged late contributors to mail checks if missed.
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Vernon
War Orphans of America
Leon H. Brown
Brown
American Legion
Legion
Tam
Wilbarger County
Local West Texas interscholastic league favored
R M Fielder of the local chamber of commerce suggested forming a West Texas interscholastic league with West Texas Technological College to oversee it. The plan has won support in several cities and may be enacted if the state league adopts the one year ruling. Tarbbock reports college officials are willing to organize. Local fans favor the Lions’ interests though no new ruling enforcement updates from Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Lions
Austin
Local Trip Planned Through New Mexico and Colorado
Mr and Mrs S EF Smith. Mr and Mrs P A Denny and Mr and Mrs Laude Shardison will depart tomorrow for an automobile journey through New Mexico and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. EF. Smith
Dant
P. A. Denny
Laude Shardison
New Mexico
Colorado
Family Returns From Capitan Mountain Stay
Mr and Mrs ED A Ferguson Mr and Mrs Hawley and Jack Ferguson return this week from a visit in the mountains near Capitan New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. A. Ferguson
More Cotton on Fewer Acres Contest Draws Wilbarger Farmers
Thirty nine Wilbarger county farmers entered the More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest by August 1. Distinct entrants name J J Jones C J Beeson A M Frnbart T J Milner Calvin Littleton G G Ashley W M McCaleb James L Smith C N Hobson L C Henry F He Littleton Rh D Hurt Mrs F A Littleton Ollin Roberts from Vernon area. Okhahoma area entrants include M A Mills T E Burchfield Compton Rainwater EB C Williams Tolbert three contestants A A Lampe A B Skipworth Byron Phillis. Harrold group lists T F Lami HL W Jackson G G Ashiley M O Turner C B Mason J M Vate T M McClendon B Ff Pate FF M Pate H S Marvin George P Trisler Charles Barehkelad I Haney from Halia. Chillicothe reports Arthur Short Jarl Cox Jake Cox. Contestants must measure land soon with two local backers and one trade-center backer. Five acre records and other crop records must be kept and submitted by year end. Special record books available from county agent. After ginning, each farmer must send samples from both bale ends plus price received and cotton character to contest officials.
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Wilbarger Comunty
Vernon
J. J. Jones
C. J. Beeson
A. M. iFrnbart
T. J. Milner
Calvin Littleton
Tolbert
A. A. Lampe
A. B. Skipworth
Byron Phillis
Harrold
T. Fi. Lami
HL. W. Jackson
G. G. Ashiley
M.O. Turner
C. B. Mason
J. M. Vate
T. M. McClendon
B. Ff. Pate
Electric High Line Project Planned From Vernon to Harrold
Vernon Electric and Ice Company will start construction of an electric high line from Vernon to Oklainton and Harrold as soon as weather permits. The company aims to have lines in operation and ready to begin service to these towns this fall.
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Vernon
Oklainton
Harrold
Vernon Electric and Ice Company
Ranch Visit Fimory Rhoads Returns From New Mexico
Fimory Rhoads came back Sunday after six weeks at a ranch near Las Vegas New Mexico. The company sold their cattle during a severe jarpath in that part of the state.
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Fimory Rhoads
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Baptist Meet at Fair Park Closes Sunday
One of the largest Primitive Baptist conventions closed at Fair Park after sessions from Thursday. About three hundred people from within three hundred miles attended, with many from out of state. Anson chosen as next year site. Mr. Hall elected secretary. Eleven ministers spoke. five additions to the church were made. Local meals and tents marked the park gathering.
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Primitive Baptist Association
Fair Park
Vernon
J. H. Stanley
Eastern
Okla
Henry Cash
Charlie
Benton Allen
Oklahoma City
Hider H
Curington
A. B. Hughes
W. Denny
Rucex City
Rider RB
Sorrels
Abilene
J. B
Optimism High for This Year’s Cotton Crop
County farmers praise last week’s rains as they restart feed crop plantings and expand slate grain. Cotton shows strong growth in many valleys with widespread confidence that yields may reach or exceed last year, with estimates often above 55 000 bales amid renewed momentum and cautious optimism.
Charles Lucius Lane Buried in East View
Infant son of Mr and Mrs L Lane of Lexington Street buried yesterday afternoon at 5 oclock in East View Cemetery. Dr KE F Lyon pastor of the First Baptist Church conducted the grave service. The baby born Saturday died from failing health with its parents mourning the loss of their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lucius
Vernon Chamber Directors Support County Fair Plans
The Vernon chamber board last night voted to promote a county fair this fall. A committee including RK Gibson J J Pendleton and Dow Norwood will investigate and prepare. Officers also formed a drive committee to set dates and push support for fair plans and railway schedule changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Verney
RK. J. Gibson
J. J. Pendleton
Dow Norwood
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Rom
Pidder
Vonel
Thorne
Charles Amated
Abbott
Bob
Sterrill
Wrixco
Denver
Vernon Man Purchases Quanah Electric Shop
Olen Turner owner of the Turner Electric Company buys the Grouthouse Medical Company in Quanah and takes charge Saturday local man in charge of the new business and Mies Allen Starr is bookkeeper Turner to run head office locally and oversee buying for the new concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Turner
Furer Hleerrie Company
Viernes
Grouthouse Mediical Company
Ab Uough
Saturay
Friereon
Mies Allen Starr
Turner Electric Company
Turner
Terner
Bailey party departs for Denver for two weeks
Mrs. S. W. Bailey and her daughter Miss Agua travel with Mrs. Georgia Roberia to Denver. They left yesterday and plan to stay about two weeks.
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S. W. Bailey
Miss Agua
Georgia Roberia
Vernon opens new community house in North Vernon
The Vernon community house, a social settlement, was officially opened Sunday with a program featuring representatives from four churches and local unions. Speeches recount the project’s creation, praise volunteers, and note funds and equipment donated by residents, with plans for future activities.
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Vernon
North Vernon
Melhe
Viliania
Banday
Ayer
Tita
Herter Poni League
Eoysenerd
Mere
Joteson
ASCO
Tone
Piano
Vietrola
Hinde
Mins Dewie Milner
Pferring National Bank
South Main paving to be completed this week
Vaving work on South Main street will be completed by the end of this week. S. J. Hall, city secretary, stated yesterday it is planned to go to work on another street immediately and Fannin street will likely be the next to be paved. Grading on the five streets to be paved has been completed and the pouring of concrete is progressing steadily.
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South Main Street
S. J. Hall
Fannin Street
Harrold Girls Win Honors at State Meet
Wilbarger county girls excel at the farmers short course held at A M College with Ruth Jackson winning first in school dress and Cecil Keonts taking second in graduation dress. Several local reps competed among over 2000 registrants from many counties and praised the event and training.
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Wilbarger County Club
Farmers
A. M. College
Ruth Jackson
Harrold
Cecil Keonts
Keonts
Wbase
Wilbarger
McD Chaney
Cohpore
Wilbarger County
Elitot
Cecil Roonts
Mast Vernon
Badwill Smith
Vernon
May Lemons
Eliot
Mia
Will
Drug Store Moves to New Location on Cumberland
Green's Dene Store has relocated to 115 Cumberland and is now open for business. Patrons praise the new fixtures and stock, noting the bright white fixtures enhance the store’s appearance and deem it one of the top shops in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green's
Cumberland
Todlite
Vernon hosts Prof Patten as Central School principal
Prof DO Patten and his wife visit Vernon for the opening of school season. Patten is to be principal of Central School for the coming year and his wife will serve as a primary teacher.
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DO. Patten
Vernon County Receives General Rainfall This Week
A third of an inch of rain fell today as measurement reports show a general statewide rainfall. The weekly total exceeds three inches in Vernon with heavier rains elsewhere, boosting ground moisture for date feed and cotton crops. Farmers expect crops to match last year’s bumper yield as feeding programs adapt to forage shortages. Wilbarger County foresees a prosperous year ahead.
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Vernon
Couanry
Wilbarger County
Irase and Lees Award Contract for New Rayland School
A contract is let for a new four room frame schoolhouse at Rayland, Phantre. The project includes a two room addition to the existing loneherige building, bringing total room count to six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irase and
LEES
NEW School
Rayland
Phantre
Mrs Handerson Returns Home After Three Week Hospital Stay
Mrs. Claude Handerson returned to her Wellington home after a three week stay in a local hospital where she was recovering from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Handerson
Wellington
Operations In Local Fields Puff Through Week Of Rain
Local oil operations paused by rain last week with several wells reporting activity. Atlantic Producing and Atlantic Oil announce new wells planned but details pending. Drilling continues in various sections with water sands encountered and pumping rates cited for multiple leases and sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telloa
Coomop Ihe
Ed Wella
Atlantic OL
Flock
Tidal Off
Smith's
Block 2
Atlantic OF and Production Company
Vernon to Be Given New 75 Ton Ice Plant
The Middle West Utilities Company will spend about 150000 to add a 75 ton per day ice plant on Cumberland street in Vernon. The addition includes six cold storage rooms for public use and will expand the site at Cumberland and Ma tden streets. Construction planned to start September 1 after relocating current equipment to Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Middle West Utilities Company
Cumberland Street
R. T. Smith
Praetterly
Cumberland
Matdeh Streets
North Main
Car Hits Parked Truck Injuring Three Occupants
Miss Aleen Arnold and her mother and brother Jess were injured when their car struck a parked truck near Mesquite and Witbarger. Aleen suffered a deep neck cut and was treated at a local hospital and discharged next day. The other occupants suffered only minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleen Arnold
Hls. Arnold
Vernon
Jess
Mesquite
Witbarger
Arnold
Court House Lawn to Have New Band Stand
Donations and the Chamber of Commerce will fund a new eighteen by eighteen foot band stand for the court house lawn. The old structure has been too small and dangerous, officers say, and the project seeks to provide ample space for the band.
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Court House Lawn
Court House
I. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
Family trio returns from lengthy Texas swing
Henry Lowke and sisters Eilean and Agnes returned Saturday from a three week trip across eastern and central Texas visiting relatives and friends in Houston Galveston Austin and other points They attended the Sixth Annual Walther League Convention the Lone Star District held at Port Arthur.
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Henry Lowke
Eilean Vyond Agnes
Texas
Hoonston
Galveston
Austin
Port Arthur
Local Markets Report Mixed Prices on Poultry and Staples
The market listing shows chicken and turkey prices with per unit amounts alongside several garbled entries. Wheat and cream prices appear among the items, indicating a general foodstuffs snapshot with several unreadable fragments.
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Legion Fund
City
Oklainion
West
New Mevieco
U.S. Attorney
Paul A.chase Or
Paul A. Chase
Brattleboro
U. S
John G. Sargent
Senate
Vermont
Baptist
Anson
Charles Lucius Lane
East View
Harvey
INTEL
Stewart Harvey
Yale
Lake Forest
Chicago
Byron S. Harvey
Santa Fe Railroad
Coors
C.C
Vernon Man
Quanah Electric Shop
Ormal
Northside Community House
South Main
Harroud
Cecil Koontz
Vivian
Pees&s
Vivian Peers
Rudolph Dose
R.A. Landreth
Nurable
Hoffer
Loko
Milham
Macr-Stantforth
Koxona
Tee
Vernon Electric and Tee Company
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