Mayfield Wins Texas Senate Nomination Over Ferguson
In a sharp Texas runoff, Earle B. Mayfield defeats former governor James E. Ferguson to secure the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. With 2:30 am counts showing Mayfield 272,041 to Ferguson 204,098 from 206 counties, Mayfield leads by 67,943. Dallas and Harris counties back Mayfield while Ferguson carries El Paso and Galveston.
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South
Texas
Earle B.mayfield
Bosque County
United States
James E. Ferguson
Bell County
Mayfield
Ferguson
Dallas
Earle B. Mayfield
United States Senate
el Paso
Galveston
Bexar
Bosque
Tarrant
Harris
McLennan
Wichita
Will Celebrate Bridge Opening in Vernon
A free barbecue dinner will be held at Round Timbers ranch to celebrate the opening of the new bridge across the river on Thursday August 31. W T Gibbins manager says a large crowd is expected and Vernon residents are urged to attend. Rodeo performances and games will accompany the barbecue as part of an interstate travel celebration.
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Round Timbers Ranch
Gibbins
Texas
Oklahoma
Wheat farmer C B Neal moves to Harrold
C B Neal, a prominent wheat farmer, has moved to Harrold. He says he expects to plant a large acreage this fall.
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C. B. Neal
Harrold
Rotarians hear Rio Grande Valley citrus needs and freight issues
Rev. Lewis P. Kopp spoke at the Rotary noon meeting about southwest Texas fruit growing and the Rio Grande Valley's ties to Texas. He praised Mr. Metzger of McAllen for a promising citrus project and urged freight rate relief to help move crops. A Lions club challenge to a Labor Day charity basketball game was discussed but postponed to the next meeting.
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Lewis P. Kopp
First Christian Church
Rotary Club
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Kopp
Metzger
McAllen
Lions Club
Rotarians
Fairpark
Ed” Haneyam
City Bakery fixtures destroyed by Tuesday fire
Fire of unknown origin damaged furnishings and stock at the City Bakery on Tuesday night. Loss estimated at 85000, partly insured. Fire confined to the building by Vernon fire department, with repairs underway and reopening planned within days at a North Main Street site.
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Vernon Fire Department
N. Main Street
Opened North Bridge Near Pease Kv Te To Fargo Road
The north bridge across Pease Kv te on the Fargo road, though not quite finished, has opened to travel with vehicles. Material shortages prevented full completion and creel barriers remain down. The Tol hert road bridge is closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for reflooring. after 6 p.m. passage resumes. Mrs. F. M. DeFee of Grandfield and Mr. and Mrs. Sebe Youngblood of Wilson visited Verminty relatives.
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Pease Kvte
Fargo Road
Tolhert Road
F. M. DeFee
Grandfield
Ok Nw
Sebe Youngblood
Wilson
Okla
Il Gorme
Ciizens of
Vermiony
Mr and Mrs Jones Return From Austin Trip
Mr and Mrs J R Jones and daughter Daisy returned Wednesday night from a trip to Austin. Jones notes the worst roads were in Chi y Wise and Wilbarger. In Austin they visited Mr and Mrs B W McLarty and Mr and Mrs M Kemp who recently moved from Vernon. Miss Daisy Jones will depart soon for Austin for the fall term at the university opening September 1.
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J. R. Jones
Miss Daisy
Austin
Jones Stnys
Chiy, Wise and
Wilbarger
W. McLarty
M. Kemp
Vernon
Miss Jones
University
MLE Driver At New Bridge Burned Wednesday
A pile driver at the Vernon Altus Red River bridge was burned Wednesday night. The carriage was slight and will not delay bridge completion. The machine stood on the Oklahoma approach when workmen quit. fire gutted piling heads around the apparatus, but officials expect the bridge to be finished today.
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Vernon
Altus
Red River
Oklahoma
Moore family injured in Parsley Hill car wreck near Vernon
J R Moore and son Riley and A J Moore of Parsley Hill were injured when their car overturned in a ditch near Quanal on a trip from Vernon to Childress. J R and Riley suffer fractured ribs and are confined at home. K A Moore sustained facial and head injuries. Arthur Moore escaped harm.
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J. R. Moore
Riley
A. J. Moore
Parsley Hill
Quanal
Mr. Moore
K A. Moore
Arthur Moore
Vernon
Childress
Grave Robbery at Ansley Cemetery Eldest Pioneer Grave Desecrated
M Key, Vernon city marshal, and neighbors investigated after reports of a Tuesday night grave desecration at Ansley cemetery, southwest of Vernon. The No Mo Kes grave of pioneer N M Key was uncovered and bones removed, skull and major bones missing, with evidence of recent disturbance. Key and helpers recovered fragments, including a leather shoe sole and Masonic emblem, and plan to transfer remains to Mast View cemetery. The motive remains unknown as investigators and friends search for answers.
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No Mo Kes
Ansley
Ewarenses
Vernon
M. Key
Dim Key
Spon Lentini
XN. M. Key
Wilbarger County
Iso
Sie
N. M. Key
Jers
Territory votes show Leake leads in multiple counties
August returns from Childress, Quanah, Hall and other Texas counties show J. W. Leake carrying the 46th Judicial District with wide margins in several counties. Earle B. Mayfield and James E Ferguson split county wins in Hardeman and surrounding areas while Hankins carries Quanah. Local contest totals indicate Leake up by large margins as tabulations resume.
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Childress
Texas
M. M. Hawkins
Ty Ferguson
J. W. Leake
Mayfield
Childress County
Wellington
Udge M. M. Hankins
Quainsworth County
Hankins
46Th Judicial District
the Leake
Earle B. Mayfield
James E Ferguson
Ferguson
M. Hankins
Quanah
Leak
Hardeman
Home County
Leake Llod
Earle Mayfield
Hall County
Leake
James V. ‘Ty
Memphis
Hawkins
Wilbarger
James V. Leake
United States
James
HK. Mayfield
Billie Mayfield
W. Davidson
G& Garrett
Bentley
Marrs
M. M Hankins
James Vo Leak
M. L. Walker
Onan
JL. (Doe
Commissioner Pree
W. G. McDonald
Orate
A. McCaleb
Legion certificates issued for Waco convention travelers
Commander Albert Robinson of the American Legion Post outlined certificates for members attending the Waco convention in the month ahead. The document allows the holder or a family member to purchase round trip tickets at half fare, with certificates redeemable for themselves and eligible relatives.
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Youngblood
Albert B.iobinson
American Legion
The
Legion
Waco
Focal
Highway No. 5 Plans Approved for Vernon Route
County commissioners report state highway engineers approved concrete road plans for east and west outskirts of Vernon. Plans sent to federal office in Fort Worth for final approval. bids expected soon with contracts likely awarded promptly to begin work this fall. Additional $3,627 funded for new west route grading. total state allotment to highway No. 5 reaches $206,027.
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State Highway Department
Vernon
Federal Department
Mort Worth
State Department
East Cockleiden
Tolbert
Timbenst Fort Worth & Denver Railroad
Okie
Alony
Stolen Ford Wer Missing After Weeklong Search
Joe Pierce reports a Ford vehicle stolen from the corner of Wilbarger and Main streets. Local officers assist in the search, but no trace of the car has been found after about a week.
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Joe Pierce
Wilbarger and
Main Streets
Bennett and Long form new Vernon cotton firm
Claude Bennett and W K Long Jr organize Bennett & Long with offices and sample rooms in the A P Peck building on North Main Vernon. The partners plan to buy street cotton and ship domestically and abroad, with headquarters in Vernon, backed by long experience in cotton export and local buying. The market is steady and area growers expect good prices this season.
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Claude Bennett
W. K. Long Jr
A. P. Peck
North Main Street
Core Partnership
Mr Long
Neil PB. Anderson
Vernon
Heineken & Voulenich Cotton Exportern
Asnement
Fits
FL. J, Minards & Co
Citator
Jpust
Wilbarger
Planuer Cotter
Texas
Long
Bennett & Scott
Nett
Vernon, Heavy
Mims to Speak at Baptist Church Pulpit Sundays
Res 1 4d notes Mims will occupy the Baptist church pulpit for both morning and evening services on Sunday, delivering messages in each worship period.
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Mims
The
Baptist Church
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Ed R. Bentley
T. W. Davidson
C. V. Terrell
Geo. G. Garrett
Hertsberger
Cunningham
Blanton
Calloway
Blair
Civil Court of Appeals
Baker
Jones
Taylor
Hockersmith
T. le Pierce and
Wis. Coumragheby Insurance
J. J. Manis
Messrs. Anderson & Hoevkersmith
Uni Ie
New Bridge
Collinsworth
O. A. Meious
McDonald
McCale
Sneed
J. L. Sneed
Deans
Hinds
Walker
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Bennett & Long
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Cotton Busin Vernon
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