Vernon Welcomes Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in 1922 Convention
The Lower Parhandle association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held its annual Vernon convention with 400 delegates and visitors over three days. Mayor Harry Miser and Vernon citizens extended warm hospitality, praising the friendly, heartfelt welcome and city efforts to ensure a pleasant stay. Delegates from near and far gathered at Carnegie Library and Baptist Tabernacle for ceremonies, music, and reunions, marking the third Vernon hosting of the gathering since 1907.
Vernon hosts annual Odd Fellows meeting visitors
Continued on page to the welcome extended Response Anderson of Chil ds made by Joel H. Kcothe, president of the lower Plains Odd Fellows association, who express delight on behalf of the visitors at home in Vernon for the annual meeting. He felt sare that friendship, love and truth, the great principles of the order would be exemplified to the end that not only Odd Fellows and Rebekahs but the people as a whole would be The sneaker said the vis glad to be in Vernon, that disoelation berefitted. Ntors were they were proud of the which sprung into existence there some fifteen years ago and the work it has done. Belief was expressed that the Odd Fellows organization is doing a great good for the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. Mrs. Bertha A. Ross welcomed the Vernon Re visitors in behalf of the cordial and bekah lodge in a most pleasing manner She said "Pear sisters and brothers of the
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Rebekah Assembly of Texas
Memphis
Mary Bennett
Vernon
Association
Anderson of
Childs
Joel H. Kcothe
Lower Plains
Odd Fellows Association
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Organization
Brotherhood of Man
God
First Bale Of New Cotton Arrives In Vernon Market
The first bale of new cotton arrived Thursday morning brought in by Ernest Schur from the Hindi community north of the river and was ginned by the People’s gin. The bale weighed 425 pounds, graded strict middling, and was an Acala with 11 to 16 inch staple. It sold to W. R. Antle of Antle Bros at 22.5 cents per pound. Vernon chamber of commerce plans a premium to honor Schur for this debut.
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Ernest Schur
Wilbarger
W. R. Antle
Antle Bros
Chamber of Commerce
Schur
Vernon
Revival Begins at East Vernon Church with Rev Johnson
Rev F VT. Johnson will begin a revival meeting at East Vernon Church on Sunday. Announcements made today indicate the event will draw local worshippers and feature the evangelist’s ministry.
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F VT. Johnson
East Vernon Cleurch
Cotton Picking Begins Next Week in Wilbarger County
Advices indicate cotton is opening rapidly and farmers across Wilbarger County will start picking next week. J G Hawkins notes dry weather reduced fiber by about 25 percent recently, but cool nights and dew help. rain soon would cause shedding yet growth could offset impacts. Lon Byars plans to start on his farm. early picking aids later bolls. Overall the situation looks encouraging despite rain needs, as the first bale has been ginned.
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Wilbarge i
J. G. Hawkins
Lon Byars
Wilbarger County
Vernon Klan 148 Rally Prompts Suspicion of Strength
A Vernon Klan 148 Realm of Texas rally occurred last Tuesday night in the northern part of the country. Reported attendance suggested a large turnout with many candidates naturalized, though secrecy clouds exact membership. Authorities estimate the Vernon Klan could number six to eight hundred.
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Vernon Klan
Realm of
Texas
Coute
Fifteen Applicants Take Examinations for State Certificates
Fifteen applicants for state teachers certificates appeared to take examinations conducted by EB L. Doheney and W W Snodgrass, members of the county board.
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EB. L. Doheney
W. W. Snodgrass
Royal Arch Masons Meet Tonight
A meeting for the Royal Arch Masons is called for 6 o'clock this evening. Every Royal Arch Mason is urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch Mason
Move Back Expected for Vernon Native M G Neathery
Local friends report M G Neathery formerly of Vernon is arranging to return to his hometown. Neathery and his family are anticipated to arrive in Vernon around September 1. He lived in Vernon for years involved in the cotton trade and active in Wilbar ger county civic and political affairs, remembered as a unique Democratic figure.
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M. G
Count
Zacaquiesta Drill Near Gas Strata Progress Report
The Zacaquiesta test drill nears 7 450 feet in the search for gas while reaching 1 520 feet. Heinzerling well shows gas and oil with 101 feet of sandy lime formation, and Castlebury gas flow inspires development efforts nearby. Wilbarger tests continue to encourage locating the regional oil mother pool.
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Castlebury
Heinzerling
Josh Heinzerting
Tve
Wilbarger
Kell Mill Man En Route to Cuba
Mr and Mrs J A Birdsong depart for a month or six weeks traveling via New York to Cuba Tavana Porto Rico and San Domingo They will visit Kell Milling Co customers and seek new business The trip aims to observe flour exportation and markets with current exports to the West Indies South America and Europe including Holland Finland Norway and Belgium
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J. A. Birdsong
Cuba
New York
Tavana
Porto Rico
San
Birdsong
Kell Milling Company
West Indies
South America
Holland
Finland
Norway
Belgium
Texas division highway formed in Panhandle region meeting
The Texas division of the Lee Highway association was formed Tuesday with officers elected, including H. Coffee of Vernon as president and George Self of Crowell as secretary. Delegates from Vernon, Paducah, Crowell, Matador, and others attended, pledging support for the Lee Highway through the Lawton Vernon Paducah Roswell route.
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Texas
Fee High Association
Vernon
Whal- Tiacheah
Matacher
Wloydada
Lockney
Plainview
Olson
Muleshoe
Farwell
Kh. H. Coffee
Vernon Press
George Self
Crowell
Elesia
Dent
Rotary
Tower Panhandle
Dick Coffee
Lawton Vernon Paducah Roswell
Cornerstone laid for Harrold new school Saturday
The Harrold school building cornerstone will be laid Saturday with a big event and picnic. Hundreds of visitors are expected. speakers from senatorial candidates may attend while other candidates are invited. Contests like greased pig catching and greased pole climbing add amusement. visitors may inspect the new ginnery and cotton gin in operation.
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Harrold
Oklaunion Receives First Bale of New Cotton Today
Yarbrough, who lives five miles south of Oklaunion, delivered the first bale this morning. The bale was ginned free of charge as merchants in Oklaunion posted a $25 premium. The cotton is being ginned this afternoon.
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W. ¥. Yarbrough
Oklaunion
Yarbrough
Alfalfa Hay Brings High Price for Odell Load
Odell seller Joe Crownover delivers two war loads of alfalfa hay to Hall and Phillipe in Guanakt at fifteen dollars per ton. Odell News notes this rate as the season’s peak price for alfalfa.
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Joe Crownover
Odell
Hall & Phillipe
Guanakt
Odell News
Chillicothe awards school building contract to local firm
Chillicothe let contract for a modern school building and heating plant. CGRUHEL was awarded to the Hampton Metal and Plumbing company of this city.
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Chillicothe
Cgruhel
Hampton Metal Gad Plumbing Company
Panhandle Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Vernon Session
The Panhandle Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their convention in Vernon to install officers and conclude the session. Robert Brubaker of Iowa Park was elected president. other officers include W. W. Griffith, Mrs. A. H. Watts, Mrs Sadie Awtrey, Mrs Bertha Ross, A. Baird, and K. Q. Vestal. Festivities included a city tour, a large barbecue at Fair Park, and a memorial service for 15 deceased members.
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Quanah
Brubaker
Iowa Park
Lower Panhandle
Robert Brubaker
Lowa Park
W. W. Griffith
Crowell
A .H. Watts
Memphis
Sadie Awtrey
Electra
Bertha Ross
Vernon
D A. Baird
Vernon Teachers Plan Joint Institute in Wichita
City Superintendent J I Dohoney announced Vernon teachers will attend a joint institute at Wichita Palla Bephemmber to hear top educators. Last year about 6000 attended. this year authorities expect similar turnout. The program will be released soon and aims to boost teaching cooperation ahead of Vernon schools reopening September 11.
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J. I. Dohoney
Vernon City
Wichta Palla
Doheney
Vernon
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Old Lad
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P.M. McKinley
Ater
L. P. Kopp
Association For Session
Childress
Messi
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Commerce
Harry Miser
Mason
Odd
Jericho Road
Rebekah
Miriam
Ruth
Bertha A. Ross
Coa
Wheeler
Texas Grand Lodge of
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Zacaquiesta
Bit
Inity
Kell Mill
Vernon Mile
J. L. Slatten
Grand Lodge
Vestal
Texas Grand Lodge Ooe
Corvention
Texas Division Highway
Dick Copper
Paducal Meeting
Riddle
Padneah
Good Roads
James W. Whitley
Ward
Matadorade
Bute
Robert KE. Kelly
Mississippi
Hampton
Tice Lower Panhandle Association of Odd Fellows and
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Cave M. Meney
Jr. Grand Meshall
Kinley
K. Q. Vestal
Dallas
Odd Fellows of Texas
Concensus
Panhandle
Tainmene Fair Park
Barger County
Sun
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Pair Park
Halls
Aml
G. W. Backus
Joume
Kinjoy
Hillcrest Country Club
Eleetra
J. C. Stroud
Odd Yellows
Misa Verdie McCauley
Corsicana
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Plause
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Carnegie Wbrary
Fair Park
High School Park
Hillcrest
Tabernacle
L Yunck
Kineheroe
Albert Mason
Elliott
W. Bowden
Deans
Edwards
Munday
J. W. Wannah
Hillicothe Odd Fellows
Chillicothe and Childress
Wichita
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