Nowlin's Ford Thirteenith City Car Stolen
F. E. Nowlin reports his 1918 model Ford missing from his father in law Dr. H. H. Rhoads barn at Wichita and Fannin. Theft occurred between 1 and 2 AM Tuesday. Footprints show the car backed out, pushed briefly, cranked, then driven one block south, one west, north to West Wilbarger and out toward East Wilbarger. Sheriff Key disseminated 24 county warnings. suspects detained but cleared. This is the thirteenth car stolen in Wilbarger County this week with all but one recovered. owner urges precautions and recalls past incidents of short joyrides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Nowlin
H. H. Rhoads
Wichita and
Fannin Streets
J. D. Key
Wilbarger Street
Sheriff Key
Texas
Oklahoma
Ploydada
Childress
Mr. Key
Mr. Nowlin
Twenty two Tourists Register at Vernon Courthouse Lawn
Twenty two automobiles registered yesterday at the information bureau on the Vernon courthouse lawn. Most travelers head south in larger cars, with Fords often bypassing the bureau. The clerk notes more southbound registrations, fewer northbound than June and July, and dry roads affect travel. The Harrold to Oktain line is described as among the best routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Information Bureau
Vernon
Colorado
Wilbarger Boys Across in World War I Update
Mr and Mrs J H Watts are advised their son Sergeant Clyde Watts of Company K 14th Infantry has landed safely overseas. Lloyd Fowler of the same company informs his mother Mrs C C Fowler of safe passage. Sergeant Martin Bellar and Marvin Tate of Company I 142nd Infantry have crossed safely, per advices. J P Tate, Marvin’s father, lives eighteen miles north of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Watts
Clyde Watts
14Th Infantry
Lloyd Fowler
C. C. Fowler
Martin Bellar
Marvin Tate
142Nd Infantry
J. P. Tate
Marvin
Vernon
Uncle Dick Kelly Recovers After Illness Fears
Friends of Uncle Dick Kelly report he was downtown yesterday after several days of feared pneumonia. His condition improved and supporters are relieved by his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kelly
Community exhibits urged at Wilbarger County Fair
Wilbarger County Fair officials plan community displays from each school district to showcase local agricultural products. Prizes of 100, 50, and 25 will be awarded for first to third places, plus gold medals for each exhibit. Airships from Call Field may visit, with Captain Chester Pc Dorland coordinating landing field needs near Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Field
the Fair Association
Chester Pc Dorland
Mrs Keltz Heads Woman's Division Defense Council
Mrs Keltz is chairman of the Woman's Division of the Council of Defense. Officers elected include Mrs No Ro Heath, first vice chair, Mrs C T Sullivan, second vice chair, Miss Jan Westbrook, secretary and treasurer. Thirty four joined the auxiliary at its first meeting. The division aims to recruit nurses at the public library and encourage young women to volunteer, while opposing German propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Keltz
Woman's Division
Defense Council
Bo 1. Keltz
Council
SA L. Morgan
A. GB. Swartwood
RO Heath
OL. Beltz
Parker
Norwood H. B. Wilhelm
M. Blair
GT. Geeo
George Shirley
Charles PT Sullivan
Robert Boyle
R. S. Crow
Ss. W. McLarty
Harper Reed
Ss. K. Lloyd
Etta Long
T. M. Fergeson
Phh. Phillips
VY. King
A. J. Cody
Bailey Moore
Arthur Ward
Paul Goetze
Perry Griffiths
J. B. Lutz
O. W. Powell
E. Trevat
Army Captaincy for Dr H Reger
Dr Howard Reger has been named a captain in the Medical Reserve Corps of the United States Army. He applied in June, was examined at Fort Worth, and awaits orders to enter service. A Vernon physician for over seven years, he earned his medical degree at Fort Worth School of Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Reger
Washington
Medical Reserve Corps
United States Army
Reger
Fort Worth
Vernon
Fort Worth School of
Vernon Schools Prepare for Fall Opening and Renovations
Vernon schools set to open September 9 with major renovations at the High School. Ceiling and wall plastering ongoing, coal stoves replaced by a steam heating system, and new additions near the south wing. Superintendent Bob Sisk to return around August 20 after summer teaching at Canyon State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Bob Sisk
Texas State Normal
Canyern
Thrift Bank May Open In Fall In Wichita Falls
Vernon hosts a War Savings Stamp Bank network with over fifty Texas branches. The new Wichita Falls bank, led by J A Kemp, follows Mrs. J W Lee’s county campaign. The first Texas bank opened in Lott, Falls County, while Fort Worth houses the largest stamp bank. Vernon’s bank closed for summer. it will reopen in Oct or Nov after harvest.
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Vernon
Texas
Wichita Falls
J. A. Kemp
Wichita Bank
J. W. Lee
War Savings
Wichita County
War Savings Bank
Lott
Falls County
Fort Worth
Vernon Bank
C. J. Farrell
Rain Deluge Boosts Vernon Crops After Night Drizzle
Three eighths of an inch of rain drenched Vernon last night reviving vegetation and aiding crops. Farmers report standing water on roads east of Vernon near Oblainion and Tolbert. The heaviest rainfall fell southwest of Vernon, a region favored all year for moisture. County operators note half an inch or more near Tolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Andy Bourland
Oblainion
Emory
Verton
Wilbarger County Labor Census Planned for Seed Aid
A mass meeting appointed a committee to conduct a labor census in Wilbarger County. The U S Department of Labor asks all men 21 to 45 to register, noting occupation and past work. The drive includes seed wheat aid for farmers, with seed sold at cost and government support for those with no bank credit. The Loyalty League was proposed to support war campaigns, with Berry Dixon and Rhoads tasked to draft resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Counellof
Loyalty League
Diudge Wo DD. Berry
I. A. Dixon
Emory Rhoads
County to seek permit to sell road bonds for Wilbarger road
Judge McHugh will travel to Dallas Monday to apply for permission to issue 105000 in road bonds for prepaid precinct No 1. Officials expect delays before sale approval and note combined federal state funds of 65000 will fund early paving work once construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
McHugh
Highway Commission
Greene Gets $19.75 For 7 Months Pigs
Greene received 3266 for a carload of pigs shipped to Fort Worth this week. Pigs weighed 155 pounds each and sold at 19.75 dollars, the top market for light hogs. He has shipped nine hog cars since January and this load yielded the highest net return yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Mr. Greene
Port Worth
Armstrong Packing Company
Dallis
Oklainton
Wilburger County
Witbarger County
Derr To Help Build School House at Dixie
W R Derr left Wednesday night for Lone Oak to join his brother in law for a contract to erect a school house at Dixie between Lone Oak and Greenville in Hunt County He expects to be away six to eight weeks He formerly lived in that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Derr
Lone Oak
Dixie
Greenville
Hunt County
Denver brakeman injured after freight mishap
Fort Worth and Denver brakeman P. Cope was injured Wednesday afternoon when caught between a moving engine tender and a box car on a switch track. He was bruised but not considered seriously hurt. Dr. Dodson treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. P. Cope
Fort Worth
Denver
Rev Hunt Resigns as Stamford College President
Rev J W Hunt has resigned as president of Stamford College and will become pastor of Bt Pauls Methodist church. He succeeds Rev J T McClure, who has also resigned. Hunt was elected president two years ago after serving as a pastor in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hunt
Stamford College
Bt. Pauls Methodist Church
J. T McClure
Rev. Hunt
Abilene
Vernon Youth Joins Navy Aboard Battleship Texas
Early Norwood has traveled about 20,000 miles since enlisting in the Navy. In a letter to his mother Mrs. H. W. Norwood he says he is one of Uncle Sam’s fighting men for roughly a year and is serving aboard the battleship Texas, enjoying the life aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Norwood
Navy
H. W. Norwood
Vernon
Uncle Sam
Texas
Miss Frances Murchison Hosts Eighth Birthday Party
Miss Frances Murchison celebrated her eighth birthday with a Monday afternoon gathering of friends. The event featured a merry play hour followed by refreshments, enjoyed by the young guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Murchison
Fragmented Love Letter Message
The text conveys a personal message of love and trust across oceans. It expresses longing, waiting, and prayer for peace and faith, with references to God’s promises and a hope for reunion despite separation.
Good Schools and Churches in Beckham County Oklahoma
R W Sanders from Route 2 Delhi says Beckham county offers good schools and churches as its top assets. He compares the area to Wilbarger and Hardeman counties, noting similar land with strong water on sand, ample fruit, gardens, watermelons, and crops including cotton, corn, maize, kaffir, feterita, broom corn, cane, peas, and peanuts. He moved to Oklahoma last October but stays informed via The Record and finds Beckham cooler at night in summer and colder in winter than his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckham County
Oklahoma
R. W. Sanders
Route 2
Delhi
Chillicothe Youth Dies After Wounding In War Casualty List
Luther McGee of Chillicothe is named as seriously wounded on the American casualty list issued Wednesday and died later. The close-to-Vernon casualty seen by Mr. McGhee’s father, WC McGhee, a local farmer, marks a near occurrence for the area. The lists carried 1,010 names, totaling over 2,600 casualties since the Aisne-Marne toll began reaching Washington Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther McGee
Chillicothe
Vernon
Mr. McGhee
WC McGhee
Chilicothe
Army
Marine Corps
Washington
Pastor Calls Vernon Parishioners to Attend Sunday Service
The pastor will be away from Vernon for two weeks and urges all who seek Methodist Church membership to be present Sunday at 11 o clock to be received. Because of the Baptist meeting there will be no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Methodist Church
Ladies Visit Wichita Falls Aviation Field
Misses Verna Lucky Enid McCarroll Mattie Lou and Marcie Fain and Ethel Haney with Messrs J W Brock and N B Hodge drove to Wichita Falls on Wednesday. They spent most of the day in the Wichita county metropolis visiting the aviation field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Lucky
Enid McCarroll
Mattie Lou
Marcie Fain
Ethel Haney
J. W. Brock
N. B. Hodge
Wichita Falls
Wichita County
Sam Randall Reaches France Safe, Family Informed
Sam Randall arrived in France safely and his mother Mrs J A Randall of South Main Street has been informed. He served with Company K, 144th Infantry, and was stationed at Camp Bowis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Randall
France
J. A. Randall
South Main Street
Sam
144Th Infantry
Camp Bowis
Draft age change could boost Texas and county registrations
Congress considering extending military service age to 18 to US years would add 288 registrants in Vernon and Wilbarger counties. War Department figures estimate 16,000,000 men nationwide, with Texas registering 664,156 in the first draft, Wilbarger County about 2,184 percent above June 5, 1917 levels. Provost Crowder urges September 5 as registration day for 18 to 46 year olds, with ongoing 21st birthday registrations to fill quotas after September 1.
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General Crowder
Congress
Untis
Will Raise Service Flag At Zion Church
A service flag with seventeen stars will be raised beside the Stars and Stripes at Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church Sunday at 9 p.m. Thirteen miles southwest of Vernon the gathering will honor local youths in military service with services in American language. Pastor Rev. W. E. Schuiz will discuss Lutheran duties in the war and note camp pastors aiding spiritual needs. A collection will support these pastors. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Zions Church
Vernon
W. E. Schuiz
Denouination
Parrish Hits Trail in Vernon's Runoff Bid for Congress
Lucian W. Parrish of Henrietta announces a Wichita Falls and western district tour by auto to boost votes in the Colt teenth District runoff against Judge Charles F. Spencer of Montague county. He plans stops in Cooke Denton Wise and other counties to maximize support while Wise backs Spencer and Edgar P. Haney posts 682 votes.
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Lucian W. Parrish
Clay County
Wichita Falls
Henrietta
Charles F. Spencer
Montague County
Congress
Coltteenth
Vernon Fester
Wichita
Parrish
Cooke
Denton
Wise
Archer
Baylor
Jack
Gene
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Floydada
Wilbarger Boys
N. R. Heath
C. T. Sul
Livan
Volun
No Ro Heath
C. T. Sullivan
Jan West
Brook
Thir
Keira
DR. H. Reger
Thrift Bank
J. DL Tar
Nell
Sewell
Business Met
Ret
Phorauton
The
United States Department of
United
Couneil of Defense
Efl. McHugh
EL Tl. MelHtugh
Dallas
Appli
Cation
Capital Issues Commission
Judge McHugh
MelHugh
Derr
Vernon Man
D. P. Cope
Tender
Rev .Hunt
Stamford
Norwood
Birdie
K. W. Sanders
Oversea
Baker
Secretary Baker
Vernon and
Wilbarger
War Department
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