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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
1
31 Men Sent to Camp Travis Next Week in September Draft
The Exemption Board reports 31 white men from Wilbarger County will join the 8,000 Texas registrants to Camp Travis in the four day period starting September 3. The first September calls total 9,775 men across four contingents. Oklahoma sends 4,004 to Camp Logan. The list includes James Drew Cartwright, James Minor Huggins, and 29 others. alternates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilharger
State of
Texas
Camp Travis
USG
Oklahoma
Camp Logan
Llouston
Como Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Town
Tenns
Wilbarger County
SOC
Crap Bowie
Segertember 3
James Drew Cartwright
James Minor Huggins
Wes Isaac Chick Spivey
Arthur A. Hingst
Walter Prean Bourlana
Walter Otto Hartfield
George Harvey Witches
Ceeil Preston Brown
Ernest Henry Kureher
Oscar Wilson Fore
Jennings Tinsley Cook
Registration of 23 Men in Vernon County Third Draft
Twenty three young men over 21 registered in Vernon Saturday for military duty under the selective draft. They will receive questionnaires, then be classified with many slated for Class I and induction readiness possibly by September. The list includes Frank James Kirk and Claude Britt among others, with registration totals across Wilbarger and nearby areas reaching 150 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Norwood
Hugh King
Board of Instruction
United Sites
TOS
Vernon
United States
Selective Military Service
Wilbarger Board
POA
WIS; Ae
Frank James Kirk
Chillicothe
Homer FE
Wilson
James Charlie Smith
Britt
Claude
Brooks
Bester Arley
Tolbert
Bremer
Fred
Thalia
Rot
Budd
Francis Edgar
Veron
Barrett
Clem
Harrold
Drake
Geo
Dewey
Fair Premium List Ready To Send Out
The Count Pair premium list is off the press and will be delivered to the Chamber of Commerce for distribution. Call for a catalog. exhibits must be in place and property installed by noon on September and remain until 5 PM on closing day. Premiums paid in Thrift and War Savings Stamps per U.S. Treasury. Directors and department superintendents listed for fair management and exhibitor protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinburn
G. W Richardson
Swim
A. Arlingham
J. H W. Pettit
J T. Oates
S.C. Davenport
W. Bailey
N. R. Heath
M. G. Neathery
W. K. Long
Curios
Bertha Ross
Fair Management
Harrold School Announces Principal and Faculty Moves
Harrold plans for the new school year with Professor Holt as principal and a return of two last year’s teachers. Miss Marc Westmoreland and Trey Cocke to teach. School opens September 2 with initial activities at Vernon county institute. A new brick building is expected to accommodate extra staff and a second library. Harrold is one of five first class high schools in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
County Institute i
Vernon
Marc Westmoreland
Dawson
Trey Cocke
Wasaluchie
Harrold
Holt
Latdine
Reo Cies
Correspondents in Every Community for The Vernon Record
The Vernon Record plans a correspondent in each county to gather weekly news from communities. Cor respondents will receive stationery and stamps, with pay for new subscribers and collected inscriptions. Aimed at boosting community pride and local news coverage, with several towns listed as targets for recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Record
Uuely
Tae
Fis
Securiue
Aca
Giren
Tiemann
Tolbert
Jackson Springe
Farmers Valley
Lockert
Dawson Vatley
Jed Drutt
Philnelew
Okla Tihon
Elliott
Bhatia
Chillicothe
Doctor King to join Cy Greenleaf at officers camp
Dr. King leaves tonight for Cy Greenleaf with Gabamb stationed at the officers training camp. He recently became a U S army medical corps lieutenant in a Vernon county sequence. Dr Floward Reger, named a captain, is ordered to Call Field. King is Vanderbilt graduate with studies in Chicago last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Corps
United States Army
Vernon
Floward Reger
King
Vanderbilt University
Chicago
Commissioners Court Approves Bills
The Commissioners Court met in the courthouse yesterday with the sole business of approving bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Commissioners’ Court
Ship Cattle to Fort Worth by Sunday Shipment
J. L. Crawford and H. Starr loaded six cars of cattle Sunday for Fort Worth. The move shows ongoing livestock transport activity through the local yard and reflects regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
J. L. Crawford
H. &. Starr
Limited Service Men Sought as Stenographers at Draft Board
The Local Exemption Court seeks white male registrants with legal training for limited or special duty as stenographers in federal offices or military courts. Qualified volunteers will report to Major Townes at the Selective Service Office in Texas for assignment, with emphasis on capable clerks and stenographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Joh Co Townes
Selective Service
Hawdn
Texas
Focal Board
Government of Soc
Camp Mabry
University of Texas At
County Fair to Feature Barbecue September 6 and 7
The county fair will feature an all time barbecue on September 6 and 7. The Federal Food Administration sets guidelines and a ban on rouing stock has been lifted due to feed shortages. Admission will be by buying a Pate ticket zero extra charges. The event includes aviation guests, agricul tural exhibits, and prizes totaling $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Food Administration
Beeves
Amer
Europe
Food Administration
Aux
Chamber of Ca
Barbeene Airphines
Vernon
Sia
Sue Maddox
Professor Rice Reunites With Vernon After Twenty-Two Years
Dr. Rice of the University of Texas hadn’t seen Vernon in 22 years until yesterday. Cy and Mel Rice, returning from Hereford, note good rains on the Plains but crowded roads as locals seek work. He described UT as nearly a military camp with thousands of new cadets being trained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Rice
Hereford
University of Texas
Rice
Thatia Man Has Feed for Winter
J Hi Neill of Route 1 Vinalia says he will have enough feed to run him though winter with care. His cotton is shedding due to hot dry weather but he expects a fair yield if rain comes. High prices will help him get through the season and he hopes the breath be calculated to aid profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hi Neill
Route 1
Vinalia
Mr. Neil
Mr. Neill
Gibson Buys Colley Home in Vernon Move
Crowell banker Gibson purchases the Hub Colley residence on West Te Street in Vernon. His family will move from Crowell soon after September. Gibson formerly worked at the Farmers State Bank and is related to Brunson Williams through his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Rov. Gibson
Crowell
Farmers State Bank
Gil
Verne
Hub Colley
West Te Street
Gibson
Vernon
Senterber
State Bank of Crowell
Gibsouw
OLA
Brunson & Williams
Three Vernon Boys Enter Navy Service From Vernon
Three Vernon youths Rob Coffee and Tab Colley left for Dallas to enlist in the Navy joining Joe Summer. They expect to be sent to San Diego with Uncle Sam. Cav Sumner has been in Dallas and plans to help map Vernon’s future. Burglar Strikes McConnell Home. porch furniture taken while she visits relatives in Fort Worth and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Tab Colley
Dallas
Joe Summer
Uncle Sam
Vernon
San Diego
PD. D. McConnell
Fort Worth
Bridgeport
Kamgar
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Blind Soldiers
Hep Home
Paris
France
Semt
PUB. Inf
Tommy
Eng
Wini
Fred Holt
New York
Milo
Olieara
Miss Lliett
Camp
Travis
Abe
Richard C. Johnson
Wim. Taylor Sherrill
Henry Sherrill Thomas
Bury Gatewood
Clarence Eugene Boone
James ‘Truett Bridges
Omal O'Brien
Cecil
Cal Board
Storey
Thedley
Drontegantry Board
Henry Albert Emil Haseloft
Bright Snell Thomas
Burl Elliston
Red
George Dewey Drake
Claude Britt
Clarence Dallas Haney
Lacy Thomas
Bester Arley Brooks
Ron
Harlie Howard Rogers
Hubert Richard Evans
Oklaun
Graf
Reinhold
Haseloff
Henry Albert Emil
Haney
Clarence Dallas
Chamber OF Commerce
Office of the Chamber of Commerce
In Transit
United States Treasury
L. G. Hawkins
W. C Powell
H. Nichols
W. S. Lamy
PT. Oates
Ro Heath
Wl Oal Atchisons
Thorne
Naval Advisory Comitter
Sal L. Morgan
Frank L. Massie
Tarrold
T'rofessor Holt
Dan Travis
al Harrold
White City
Odell
Red River
Coats
Wildest
Raviond
Guyer
Georgia
Camp Greenleaf
Cr. T. A. King
Cy Greenleaf
Goml
Departmentis
Dodge Adivocate
Piew
Cinoo Mabey
Call Field
C. D. Rice
Fond
Thatia
Colley
Ily
Vernon Boys
NAVY
K. H. Coffee
Joe Sumner
Pacific Coast
Venona
Maral
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