Mayfield Voters Urged Prohibition in Crucial Primary
Ex Senator W J Townsend spoke at the Mayfield club rally urging Texas voters to stand by prohibition in the coming primary amid Ferguson impeachment trial turbulence. Townsend, recalling his Senate tenure, warned of Ferguson's tactics while Judge Killough urged clear understanding of issues and men as Texans show their colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Townsend
Wichita Falls
Mayfield Club
Ferguson
James FE. Ferguson
Senate
James BE. Ferguson
R. D. L. Killough
Texas
Mayfield
Culberson
Owsley
Thomas
Tom Ball
Vernon Merchants Close for Big Vernon Barbecue
The Retail Merchants association voted to close stores today from 11 am to 2 pm for a get-together and barbecue at Fairpark. The event aims to boost town country cooperation and discuss taxes, charity, and business plans while outlining committee review for closing requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
DMO Tsly
Fairpark
Vernon
Wilbarger
Fire Destroys City Bakery Fixtures After Tuesday Blaze
Fire of unknown origin damaged furnishings and stock at the City Bakery Tuesday night as Vernon firefighters confined the blaze. Loss estimated at 5000, partly insured, with the building owned by T. L. Pierce. Repairs and reopening planned at a North Main Street site adjoining J. J. Manns service station. City Bakery reopened after two days at its North Main Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Pierce
Vernon Fire Department
B.D. Hockersmith
North Main Street
J. J. Manns
Messrs. Anderson & Hockersmith
N. Main Street
Poother Bakery
Moore and son injured in Vernon area car crash
J R Moore and his son Riley, and A J Moore of Parsley Hill were hurt when their car overturned in a ditch near Quanah on Saturday. J R Moore and Riley have fractured ribs and face and head injuries. Arthur Moore was unhurt. They were returning from a business trip to Childress and live west of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Moore
Riley
J. Moore
Parsley Hill
Bridge opens to traffic before completion on Farge Road
The north bridge over Peaserive on the Farge road opens to travel despite not being finished due to material shortages. Commissioners opted to permit traffic without temporary barriers. The Tolpert road bridge remains closed 7 am to 5 pm for resurfacing, with passage allowed after 5 pm.
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Peaserive
Farge Road
Tolpert Road
Mims to Occupy Baptist Pulpit for Sunday Services
Sev L J Mims announces he will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday for both morning and evening services. The regular pastor has been away on a two weeks outing in the White Mountains of New Mexico.
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Sev
L. J. Mims
Baptist Church
White Mountains
New Mexico
Highway No. 5 Plans Approved for Vernon Area
State and county officials report highway No. 5 plans east and west of Vernon approved and sent to Fort Worth for federal consent. Projects include three miles east, two miles west from city limits, a peace meal alignment, a subway under the Fort Worth and Denver railroad near Oklainton, and grading funds totaling 206 027 dollars. Contractors ready to bid pending federal approval with awards likely soon to start and complete before cold weather.
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State Highway Department
Vernon
Sineers
Federal Department
Fort Worth
State Department
Oklainton
Tolbert
Peace Meal
Tte Fort Worth & Denver Railroad
Colorado
Gulf
Evans talks caddies through college event
Charles Chick Evans, once a caddy and now a Chicago banker, offered to fund the First National Caddies Championship by selling golf lesson records. Proceeds go to the Caday Championship Fund to send the five top caddies to college, while golfers gain tips from the former champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Chick Evans
Chicago
Uate
Edgewater Golf Club
Throm College
Rotary and Lions Face Off Over Labor Day Challenge
Lewis P. Kapp of First Christian church spoke at noon about the Rio Grande Valley’s citrus farming. He urged support for freight rate adjustments to aid southwest Texas fruit growers, noting freight differentials as a major handicap. Lions club then challenged Rotarians to a Labor Day baseball game at Pair Park, but action was postponed to the next meeting.
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Lewis P. Kapp
First Christian Church
Rotary Clnbout
Rio Grande Widlley
Texas
Happ
P. Metzger
McAllen
Metzger
Valley Country
Lions Club
Rotarians
Pair Park
Janey Art
Mayfield Rally On Court House Lawn
Local supporters of Earle Mayfield announce this morning that Montgomery of Burkinknett will speak on the court house lawn tonight in the interest of Candidate Mayfield. Mr Montgomery is a well known public speaker and a man who is capable of entertaining any audience. The public is invited to attend the final rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Mayfield
Montgomery
Burkinknett
Court House
Record Will Post Election Returns
The Record has arranged to furnish state-wide returns in the runoff primary election Saturday night in front of the B. and W. Drug store. Bulletins will flash on-screen across the street as county election officials are asked to telephone returns from boxes to number 21. Great interest is shown in all run-off races and complete results are desired as soon as polls close.
Grave Robbery at Anstey Cemetery Shocks Vernon
Officers and citizens search for a culprit after N M Key’s grave is robbed at Anstey cemetery. The grave was uncovered and refilled with bones removed and casket rotted away. NM Key, pioneer of Wilbourger county, died in 1880 and was buried with Masonic honors. His son and associates plan to exhume fragments for relocation to East View cemetery.
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N. M. Key
Ansley Cemetery
V Anetive
Anstey Cemetery
Vernon
Key
Dim Key
Mir Key
Anstey
Weether
Mr. Key
Wilbourger County
Ae Ie Wis
Ans
Wis
East View
Form New Cotton Firm in Vernon
Claude Bennett and W K Long Jr form Bennett & Long a Vernon partnership opening offices and sample rooms on North Main at Wanderers corner. They will buy street cotton and chat and export and operate a general cotton business headquarters. Long brings experience with Neil P Anderson Heineken Voglesang and H L Edwards Co. Bennett has ten years in Vernon cotton and formerly with Bennett Scott.
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Claude Bennett
W. K. Long Jr
A. Pr. Peek
North Main Street
Wanderers
Long
Bennett & Lone
News
Vertue
Mr Long
Neil P. Anderson
Chi
Vernon
Heineken & Voglesang
Dates
H L. Edwards & Co
Wilbarger
Beac
Texas
Bennett & Scott
Bennett
Highway Department Grants Request For Seven Per Cent Designation
Telegram from Department brings joy to Lee Highway Committee and citizens interested in road designation. It means another obstacle removed and early adoption of route.
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Highway Department
Department
Lee Highway Committee
Vernon Opens Bridge With Round Tinkers Ranch Dinner
A free barbecue will mark the opening of the Red River bridge, hosted at Round Tinkers ranch in Vernon. W. T. Gibbins says the event will celebrate inter-state travel as delays recede and material arrives, with entertainment and scenic turnout planned. The event emphasizes travel between Texas and Oklahoma, while highways progress in seven per cent class designation from Vernon to Crowell and Plainview to Muleshoe, boosting federal aid prospects.
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Round ‘Timbers Ranch
Red River
W. T. Gibbins
Vernon
Mr. Gibbins
Gibbing
Round Tinkers Ranch
Texas
Oklahoma
State Highway Commission
Austin
Colorado
Gulf
Ro W W. Coffee
Davidson
Oklo
Crowell Pardueah
Matador
Ploydada
Lockpey
Plainview
Texico
N. M
Avastin
Desige
Crowell
Muleshoe
Pile Driver at New Bridge Burns on Wednesday
A pile driver at the Vernon Altus bridge over the river was burned Wednesday night. The damage was slight and will not affect today’s completion. The machine was on the Oklahoma approach when workmen quit, fire caught in piling heads, and the machine was destroyed.
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Vernon
Altus
Oklahoma
Joneses Return From Austin Trip With News
Mr and Mrs J R Jones and daughter Miss Daisy returned Wednesday night from a trip to Austin. They noted the roughest crowds in Clay Wise and Wilbarger counties. In Austin they visited Mr and Mrs W McLarny and Mr and Mrs F M Kemp, new arrivals from Vernon. Miss Jones will leave soon for Austin to attend the fall term at the university opening around September 1.
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J. Ro Jones
Miss Daisy
Austin
Certificate Blanks Available for Legion Convention
Whzy Younghload commander Al bert KH. Robinson post American Legion announces certificate blanks for legion members who may attend the Wa ro convention next month. With filled certificates, a former service member or any family member may procure tickets at a specified rate.
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Whzy Younghload
Albert KH. Robinson Post
Les Xian
Legion
Toeat Post
Tikes
Amd
Former Citizen Missing Adjutant Seeks Help
The American Legion in Albert, K. Robinson post reports a letter requesting details about William Alexander Rogers a service member and former Vernon resident. Rogers was last heard from after leaving a government hospital at Fort Bayard New Mexico in December.
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Liconse
Albert
Robinson Post
American Legion
William Alexander Rogers
Vernon
Rogers
Government Hospital
Fort Bayard
N. M
Local man hunts for stolen Ford car
Joe Pierce continues a diligent search with local officers for his Ford taken about a week ago from the corner of Wilbarger and Malin streets. No trace has been found despite persistent inquiry.
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Joe Pierce
Wilbarger
Malin
Woman encampment aims to show value of rest and self sufficiency
Mrs Phebe K Warner and Miss Bess Edwards visit Vernon for the first joint women’s encampment at Beaver Creek. They urge rural club women to take a holiday to rest and to focus on farm self sufficiency through poultry marketing. Baylor and Wilbarger counties women participate under extension agents guidance.
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Phebe K. Warner
Wontle
Wateney
Europe
Aimere Ion
Baylor
Wilbarget
Cometies
Beaver Creek
Texas
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