Abbott Webb bout ends in eight round draw at More's Theater
Spectators saw a tame affair with excessive clinching as Abbott and Webb fought to an eight round draw for the county lightweight title. Referee Hogsett did not award a decision. Abbott appeared the aggressor, while Webb suffered a damaged eye. In prelims, Bowers defeated McLarty in four rounds with sharp punching. Newland and Buchanan drew in two rounds. Larrimere beat Streit in a two round wrestle.
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Abbott Webb
More
Earnest Toth
Curtis Hogsen
Abbott
Webb
Hogsett
Rick Bowers
Sam McLarty
Bowers
O Newland
Buchanan
Larrimere
Streit
Larrinere
Claims Right to Title by Young Gotch Wrestler
Young Gotch, an 11 year old local wrestler, asserts a claim to the disputed middleweight world championship and says he trained with Frank Goteb and Farmer Burns for months. He plans to fight John Rose next Thursday night and offers 5100 for proof of a prior defeat. He denies ever losing a match and says Himeek is willing to meet all challengers for the title.
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Young Gotch
John Rose
Eome
Frank Goteb
Tie
Farmer Burns
Young Gotel
Himeek
Vernon School Move Letter from Donen Oklahoma Resident
A Vernon chamber letter notes a woman from Donen Oklahoma seeking to move to Vernon this winter to enroll children in local schools. The note mentions a special trip last summer and letters from parts of the United States about moving to Vernon for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Donen
Oklo
Vernon
United States
Tothert Women Learn Sewing at Porterfield Home
About 16 Tothert women met Thursday at Mrs. H. T. Porterfield’s home for a sewing session with no formal lesson. Recessments were served and plans were made for a county fair booth.
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Thurday
8. T. Porterfield
Funeral yacht proposed to carry the dead by Atlantic coast
Frank E. Campbell of New York promotes Hourglass the first funeral use chartered yacht. Captain I Adams commands a 65 foot vessel with 400 horsepower. He argues water transport lowers costs versus rail and allows relatives to accompany remains to burial ports. A simple onboard service and small organ are planned.
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Atlantic
Frank E. Campbell
New York
I. Adams
Campbell
Entertains With Slumber Party At South Cumberland
Miss Doris Waller hosted a slumber party on South Cumberland street Tuesday night for several girl friends. Guests arrived at 3:30, enjoyed games and a film, and returned for refreshments of sandwiches ice tea and watermelon. Attending were Clara Leutwaler Margaret Thomas Maurine Davis Lois McGaughy Katherine Batchelor Ruth Stovall and Clara Wilt Lane.
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Doris Waller
South Cumberland Street
Clara Leutwaler
Margaret Thomas
Maurine Davis
Lois McGaughy
Katherine Batchelor
Ruth Stovall
Clara Wilt Lane
Misses Cook Host Enorenous Club Bridge Party
Misses and Dorothy Cook entertained the Enorenous Club at their West Texas Street home with bridge play and a later salad course. A list of attendees includes Helen Hiatt, Mozelle Parker, Maudie Ladd, Annie Greever, Ruth Bathheist and others. Goetze Band members performed at a watermelon feast hosted by Harlow Rouse on South Main, with a large roster of musicians and invited guests.
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Andrey
Dorothy Cook
West Texas St
Helen
Birdie Hiatt
Mozelle
Geraldine Parker
Maudie
Beulah Ladd
Annie
Frances Greever
Mary
Jennie Blackman
Ruby Thomas
Dorothy Hicks
Ruth Bathheist
Charlie May Northcraft
Bergin Dixon
Jenne Woody
Katherine Hagler
Frances Lona
Katherine Massie
Frances Kemp
Laeile Roval
Roberta
Vernalita Standifer
Harlow Rowse
Goetze
South Main
Arlis Hawkins
Ernest Hawkins
Lois Roberts
Emerson Holcomb
Keith Vige
J. Parker
Harlow Rouse
Theron Staley
Verna Reed
George Goetze
Chauncey Estes
Owen Henry
Catheleen Phillips
Maud Ellen Goetze
Madeleane Fain
Kelly Pigg
Pauline Goetze
Loreen Roberts
Thornton Fergeson
Paul Goetze
Willie Hall Philips
Carl Taylor
Floy Duman
Robert Mherrill
Hebert More
Rohert Wright
Locales Host Journal Tea for Evelyn Wizziar Visit
Nolan Backus and others hosted an afternoon gathering at Mrs T D Hawkersmith home on OMS East Pease Street from 4 30 to tent involving Miss Evelyn Wizziar and Quinby Wizziar of Floydada. Guests played games and enjoyed tea. many friends attended including Leta Williams Estee Williams Mattie Mae Renfro and Margaret Rouse. Robert was listed among attendees.
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Ladelle Bowers
Glenn Bowers
T. D. Hawkersmith
Oms East Pease Street
Evelyn Wizziar
Quinby Wizziar
Floydada
Punch
Leta Williams
Estee Willams
Mattiie Mae Renfro
Mert Br
Notable Attendees and Host Helpers Named
Stokes Berry Blanton James eger J B Wreeman Clayton Voreto Ber ivan Lisman Keith Bigg Duet Cooper Robert Sherrill Nolan Backus Frank Massie Robert Moves Bernaan Abbott Robert Nabers Glen Uswers and Quincy Kaigziar attended. Misses Fay Hogsett Witre Carroll and Cleo Bowers assisted the hostess.
Methodist Mother of Stateside Orator Dr Mary Armor to Tour Texas
Dr Mary Harris Armor, famed W C T U speaker, will visit numerous Texas cities in support of temperance work. She has addressed audiences in the British Isles and served as Georgia W C T U president.
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Mary Harris Armor
Texas
Vernon
B. J. Mellagh
Wl. I. U
British Isles
Georgia W. CC. T. U
Mose
Magnates Praise Women's Court at National Convention
A nineteenth century notice lauds women's warmth and gracious manners at a great national convention. It highlights her majestic oratory and remembered small courtesies amid friends joys and sorrows. The ad for Davis & Summerour promotes money on improved farms.
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Davis & Summerour
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Messenger Delivery
S. D. Rogers
DR. N.C. Fire
Esther Key
Entertain Bridge Club
Nolan Backus
Margaret Anderson
Margaret Rouse
Margarite Murray
Eva Catherine Rayzor
Catherine Wheatley
Mildred Robinson
Mattie May Renfro
Leif Buchanan
Frank Massie
William McCalep
Wayne Green
Merle Staley
Mere Truasen
Ruth Sewell
James Allen Hodges
James Rayzor
T. L. Rouse
Elene Rouse
E. L. Witty
Haney
California State Life Insurance Co
McCurdy-Haney Fire Insurance Co
Main Street
South Farmers State Bank
Wonem
Destes
Goodrich
Firestone
Kramer
Zoo
Ota
Gome
Works Auto Co. Inc
Tar Farmers State Bank Vernon
Nainsook
Madras
Advan
York
Ginghams Avc Amoskeag
Red Blossom
Utility
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