Vernon Builds Prosperity Through Record Construction
A visitor report notes Vernon’s prosperity as building spending exceeds 150000. Perkins Timberlake and PLOW Woolworth start stores on the north side of the square. A high school addition costing about 15000 and a Federal building costing 50000 face delays but push forward. Builders Sam Honaker and R J More lead residential work, with Honaker’s home around 25000 and More’s brick under stucco homes nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishal
Vernon
Perkins-Timberlake
Woolworth
Sam Honaker
R. J. More
Mr. Honaker
Mr. More
Record Wants Names of County Poultry Growers
The Record asks Wilbarger county residents to list every person growing a recognized breed of chickens and the stock they keep. Submit names and addresses in person or by mail for publication to show county interest and encourage poultry production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Con & Postal
Prohibition Seen as Boon for German Americans
W J Bryan argues prohibition will bless German Americans by ending language barriers and liquor industry manipulation. He says veterans returning from war will join a sober, progressive citizenry, bridging the gap with fellow Americans and breaking the beer hall divisiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
W. J. Bryan
Commoen
Kerry family visits Collier home near Vernon
Jd Or Kerry and family from Anderson Jones County visit the Collier residence five miles southwest of Vernon. Jerry notes Wilbarger county crops excel those in other counties he traveled through. He says Mr. Collier has more crop on his farm than some entire counties southwest of here. Berry is Mrs. Collier’s brother.
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Jd. Or. Kerry
Anderson
Jones County
W. J. Collier
Vernon
Jerry
Wilbarger County
Collier
Mr. Berry
Mrs Brunson and Crowell visitors in city
Mrs R W Brunson of Chillicothe visited her son O A Brunson and family from Wednesday to today with Mrs Georgia Pittille and daughter Miss Mabel of Crowell were in the city yesterday for shopping and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Brunson
Chillicothe
O. A. Brunson
Georgia Pittille
Mabel
Crowell
Horby and Johnson Lead in Democratic Primary Totals
Unofficial returns from 39 counties show Hobby leading for governor with 465,065 votes to Perryson 20658%. Johnson tops lieutenant governor with 122,826 votes, followed by Davidson at 25,046. Woods leads attorney general at 254,14 with Cureton at 148,264 and Spoonts at 148,264. Baker trails treasurer at 299,774 to Edwards 22685.
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Hobby
Perryson
Dickens
Hidalguo
Palmer
Johnson
Davidson
Gaines
Hidalgo
Kendall
Woods
Cureton Ula
Spoonts
Duval
Hartley
Baker
Edwards
Castro
Montague
Parmer
Vernon hailed as best town for tourists by travelers
Mrs J J Wilhelm of Pargo praised Vernon after an automobile trip to Denton. She highlighted Vernon’s information bureau for tourists and its comparatively prosperous appearance, noting good roads between Vernon and nearby towns and water provided during a stop. Other locals shopped and visited, with several Electra residents noted in Vernon.
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J. J. Wilhelm
Pargo
Denton
Vernon
Fort Worth
Oklainion
Wilhelm
Wise County
Infertile Egg Shortage Draws Local Support and Protests
Vernion housewives back a plan to secure infertile eggs with a premium offered by grocers. A resident reported thirteen bad eggs in two dozen, higher than last week’s twelve, while others complain of unwholesome eggs and difficulty candling for freshness.
Using Our Pens for Christ at Fargo League Meeting
The Fargo League plans a program titled Using Our Pens for Christ for next Sunday. Willis Smith leads thoughts on the theme and a series of readings, songs, and letters to soldiers are scheduled. Miss Lois Beavers reads scripture, Ethel Sweatman and Jenes Sweatman perform songs including America and Red White and Blue. Letters from soldiers are read, with prayers and a piano solo before benediction by Miss Florence May.
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Fargo League
Willis Smith
Lois Beavers
Ethel Sweatman
D. W. May
TD. Lovelace
America
Jenes Sweatman
J. R. Green
S. Smith
Soldier Boys of the Parvo
Miss Florence May
Notice to Water Users Discontinue Service for Arrears
Notice to water users that due to arrears and rising costs, water rent must be paid before the tenth of each month or service will be discontinued. Those in arrears will have service cut off, with instructions issued to water works workers and pipes being disconnected. GL-2te Ss. WH. HALL, See.
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Aloo
Community notes and local visits from White City
Nagusili reports from White City note church events at Surhiy and preaching by Rev Wl Woodis. A large crowd enjoyed singing at the Hobson home. Ruby Donson and George Riggs wed in Fort Worth Saturday night. A two days fishing trip included Rev and Mrs Adams and others. Walter Starr enlisted in the Navy in Dallas and was sent to California after passing the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surhiy
Wl Woodis
DB. M. Hobson
Wo OW. Adams
J.T Adfims
Kaufman County
Ruby Donson
George Riggs
Bort Worth
Ruby
T. Dino
Mer. Riggs
Port Worth
Damsile
W. W. Adams
J. M. Knapp
J. H. Adams
Perry White
Hr. J. Stowe
Mary Stowe
Una May Adams
Vannah May White
Mabel Anderson
Carie Adams
Obie Stowe
Seymour Dunson
Luther Taunen
H. B. Adkins
Near Harrold
Walter Starr
Dp. Starr
Dallas
Navy
California
Miss Nell Trevathan Returns From Wichita Falls Visit
Miss Nell Trevathan returned Monday afternoon from a visit with relatives in Wichita Falls.
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Nell Trevathan
Wichita Falls
Captain Harrell Praises Tanlac For Sick Child
Captain GW Mo Harrell of Ingleside Georgia says Tanlac cured his 25 year old Seaboard conductor’s daughter who suffered headaches stomach trouble and weakness. He reports she perked up after starting Tanlac and grew stronger quickly, ending long misery and improving sleep.
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Tanine
Birk
GW Mo Harrell
Ingleside
Georgia
Seaboard
Sid
Artie Denny Visits Vernon Relatives from Prederick
Artie Denny of Prederick Oklahoma visits Vernon to see relatives. The trip highlights family ties and hometown connections during the informal visit to kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Denny
Prederick, Oklo
Vernon
Tantae Health Cruel Illness Replaced by Normal Life
After severe kidney problems, a health champion blinks back to normal life with energy and happiness. Tantae now attends school among peers, thriving as if never ill, with support from local vendors and sponsors in Warfold Oklianson Odell and Vernon.
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Tantae
Pink
Warfold
Wilson Trug Company
Oklianson
Rainwaiter & Stark
Odell
Red. Belcher
Vernon
TM. Bergeson Krug Companys
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Gulf
Horby
Democratic State Executive Committee
D. J. Wilhelm
Joe Creager
Nina Creager
Electra
Agnes Creager
Mabel Reeder
A. W. Simmonds
Cuchara Camp
Colorado
Vernion
WH. Hall
White City
Nagusili
Coteon
Harrell
B. & W. Drug CO
Vernon, Texas
RED Cross
Amrico
Pinon Drug CO
France
H. E
United States Employment Service
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Washington
FOS
Dept. of Labor
WLBR
Wilson
Waggoner National Bank
Herring National Bank
Farmers State Bank
First Guaranty State Bank
Aim
Ady, Vi
J. L. Murray
Bert Moses
Mr. Moses
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