Shriners Plan Labor Day Jubilee Visit Highlights
Vernon hosts nearly 300 visiting Shriners and families for a Labor Day program at Hill Crest Country Club. A noon barbecue, golf and swimming, plus a city welcome by Mayor Harry and remarks by Wichita Falls leader W D Cline mark the day. Committees form for arrangements and transportation from Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls.
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Hill Crest Country Club
Jocal Shriners
Harry On
Mn Behal
John A. Storey
Potentate W. Dd Cline
Wichita Fai
Wichita Falls
Flectra
Quanah
Chillicothe
Crowell
Shriners of
Wichita
Hamilton County Man Seeks Nutrition Class Information
A Carlton resident in Hamilton County writes public health nurse Rose Bilman seeking nutrition guidance for children under six. The postcard requests charted weight and measurement advice and methods to help two small children gain proper size, reflecting local public health outreach in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lyle
Carlton
Hamilton County
Vernon
Rose Bilman
Lyle
Route 1
John
J. 1. Stovall
Recovery Report From Hines Bookkeeper Cravens
Cravens of Sigler Oil Co recovers from a severe pneumonia attack noted by Hines. The bookkeeper remains under care but shows gradual improvement and is expected to resume duties soon.
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Cravens
Sigler Oil. Co
Wilbarger County Farmers Praise Local Crops
W A Walker reports Wilbarger crops as best after returning from Longview. He and farm workers on his Rawland holdings explored sweet potato growing and curing. They planted ten acres of sweet potatoes and plan a curing plant, noting better cotton locally despite bollworm and dry weather.
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W. A. Walker
Longview
Wilbarger
Plowing Demonstration on Pettit Farm by Terhune-Orr Co
A full day plowing demonstration will be held Wednesday on the Pettit farm north of the fairgrounds. Terhune-Orr Implement Co will showcase Emerson disc plow double action barrow and right lap plows with motive power from tractors. J. O. Thompson, Dallas factory representative, is in charge.
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Pettit
Fairgrounds
Terhune-Orr Implement Co
Emerson
J. O. Thompson
Dallas
Dry weather worries farmers in Wildeay area
Farmers in Wildeay and nearby parts face drought anxiety as 7.4 Burk, visiting Vernon, warns of losses across crops. He notes feed shortages loom unless rain arrives soon, with reed crop planters ahead of spring rains faring better.
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Burk
Vernon
Calleo Challenges 145 or 150 Pound Opponents in Omaha
Gus Calleo, a wrestler newly appearing against Young Goteh, posts an urgent challenge in Omaha Neb. He offers $2000 to beat any 145 pounder and $500 to pin any 150 pounder, underscoring his willingness to stake on victory.
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Gus Calleo
Young Goteh
Ms Wittingness
Pie ‘Kea
Calleo
Omata
Neb
Abbott Webb Bout Sets Vernon Highweight Showdown
Local fight fans buzz over Will Abbott versus Delbert Webb for the Wilbarger county highweight title at the Vernon Opera House. Four bouts on the card with Vernon Athletic Club members, under American Legion auspices, start at 8 pm. Abbott, 12 pounds light and a State U veteran, boasts a knockout win and never down. Webb, 138 pounds, seasoned and elusive, has boxed professionally and defeated a Vernon foe in a July 4 clash. Admission 30 cents, ringside 1 dollar.
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Will Abbott
Delbert Webb
Wilbarger County
Vernon Opera House
Vernon Athletic Club
American Legion
Abbott and
Webb Exent
Abbott
State University
Austin
Webb
Tie
Ond
Vernon
Cal
Ani
Ftight
Boxing
Eard
Epworth League Officers Visit Vernon Meeting
Clifford B. Casey field secretary of the Epworth League based in Amarillo spoke at Vernon’s Sunday evening Epworth League meeting. His brother Glen Casey accompanied him and they were guests of Judge BE L McHugh during their Vernon visit.
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Clifford B Casey
Amarillo
Epworth League
Clifford B. Casey
Glen
Vernon Sunday
Vernon
Messrs
Casey
BE. L, McHugh
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meets Thursday
The WCTU will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. J. W. Watts. All members and interested women urged to attend as plans advance for forming a league of women voters.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
J. W. Watts
League of Women Voters
Newlyweds Return Home From Vernon Wedding Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Chancey C. Puckett returned home Sunday after their wedding trip. The young couple have not yet decided where in Vernon they will make their home.
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Chancey C. Puckett
Vernon
Optimistic Tone From Vernon Merchants On Near Future Trade
Vernon merchants show a cautiously optimistic attitude about upcoming business, with August collections improving and increased sales helping mood. Some warn cash on the counter may be needed to protect credit as money flow remains tight, while auto dealers report only modest sales but better performance in certain lines. Local dealers restock for fall and winter, expecting broader brisk trade in coming months.
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Vernon
Heroes to Be Buried in Wilbarger County
Funeral services for two Wilbarger County soldiers killed in action in France are expected late this week. George Dewey Lyon son of W H Lyon Jackson Springs and Carl Streit son of Fred Streit south of town served in Wilbarger units. Lyon’s funeral is planned for Sunday at Central Christian Church with Rev A Holmes and Rev Gun Ramage, burial in Eastview cemetery at 5 o clock with full military honors.
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Wilbarger County
France
George Dewey Lyon
Carl Streit
Lyon
W. H. Lyon
Jackson Springs
Streit
Fred Streit
Wilbarger
Veron
Central Christian Church
A. Holmes
Gun Ramage
Eastview Cemetery
Elk Program Promises Evening of Pleasure
An Elks social meeting tonight features songs, athletic events, and a fifth set by local Ethopians. Admission is for members with cards at 8.00 pm. A D Sheppard and BG Schroeder sing, Fred Thompson demos a tula hula, Vernon Athletic Club wrestles and boxes, with refreshments served. A wrestling match ends the evening between Ram Coffee and Kid Murchison.
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The
Elks
A.D. Sheppard
BG. Schroeder
Fred Thompson
Vernon Athletic Club
R. H
Ram
Frank
Rotary leaders survey potential Quanah club formation
Brown president and Jel Morrow secretary of Vernon Rotary Club visited Quanah on Sabre day to survey interest in organizing a new Rotary Club. Kr lands of the Quanah Cotton Oil firm were asked to assist in the preliminary survey.
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Buford
Brown
Jel Morrow
Vernon Rotary Club
Quanan
Rotary Club
Gitlands
Quanah
Former resident dies in Oklahoma
Mrs. Marmaid Batman born March 4 1838 near Atlanta Georgia died in Elmer Oklahoma where she lived with a daughter. Survived by seven children thirty nine grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Altus Methodist Church and burial in Elmer Oklahoma cemetery attended by relatives from Doans Erick Vernon and others.
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W. S. Eatmon
RR. Uw. Katmon
Ilmer
Okla
Marmaid
Batmon
Harrison Pindland
Batman
Guying
Ro A. Batman
Atlanta
W. M. Stomey
Henry
Barya
Au Burn
Texas
James
Oklahoma
Wilbarggr
Cooke County
Jackson County
Harryson Pindland
Altus
Elmer, Okla
Eatman
Barber Shop Opens on East Corner of the Square
O. B. Dawdy, formerly of N Main St, opens a new barber shop at the northeast corner of the square. The new shop seats four chairs with three barbers at work, following a fire that destroyed his previous place about four weeks ago.
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O. B. Dawdy
Main St
Mr. Dawdy
Gotch Keeps Local Wrestling Title in Victory Over DeMetral
Local wrestling match ends with Gotch defeating DeMetral after two falls due to injuries. DeMetral won the first fall in thirty five minutes with a double body hold, Gotch claimed the second in eleven minutes with a toe and body hold. Gotch remains undefeated and will wrestle John Rose of Seattle next Thursday at the airdome.
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Young Gotch
Harry DeMetrat
DeMetral
Gotch
Goteh
Ere Tong
Sneam
Vernon Athletic Club
Dick Wowers
Mortan Ramsey
Sam McLarty
Jimmie Larrimore
Curtis Hogsett
Young Goteh
John Rose
Seattle
Wash
Airdome
Rose
Pacific Coast
Masons Open School for Master Masons at Local Temple
Beginning Thursday a Masonic school was opened at the local temple for master Masons. All interested in learning the work may attend. Vernon district Masons approved the move at last week’s conference. Large representations came from Crowell Quanah Odell Chillicothe and Thalia.
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Vernon
Masonic Service Association
Crowell
Quanah
Odell
Chillicothe
Thalia
Vernon Announces Marriage Of Audie Erwin And Popejoy
Announcement from Vernon reveals the marriage last week of Miss Audie Erwin of Raton New Mexico to Mr Popejoy of Vernon. The bride formerly resided in Vernon and counts many close friends in the area.
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Vernon
Audie Erwin
Raton
N. Mex
Popejoy
County road bond issue framed as facing facts
Local officials and residents debate a Wilbarger county road bond proposal as funds run low and road conditions worsen. Supporters urge permanent highways with emphasis on local needs and economic benefits, while critics seek clear plans and fair distribution of funds.
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Wilbarger County
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