Barbecue Feast Draws 8900 Wilbarger County Folks
A large Wilbarger County barbecue at Vernon Fair Park brought together about 8 000 residents from county and city in a nonpolitical gathering. Mayor Harry Mason welcomed attendees while Lon Byars led ceremonies praising county town collaboration. Food, music, and games filled the day as officials credited planning committees for the event’s success.
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Wilbarger
Fair Park
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Trainy
Harry Mason
Lon Byars
Andy Bourhand
Dick Coffee
L. G. Hawkins
East Vernon
Harrold
Oklainton
State inspector commends Vernon provision stores
State inspector M Piersop praised Vernon provision stores for cleanliness after visiting Vernon food supply houses. He urged better egg handling, candling from farmer to consumer, and condemning bad eggs to protect public health and local business. He thanked city officers and businessmen for cooperation.
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Vernon Provision Stores
Vernon
Astin
Hardin Russel and Leta Burk Wed in Crowell Household
Hardin Russel of Margaret and Miss Leta Burk of Crowell married Saturday at 4 pm in a Methodist ceremony at Dr A C Waterfield’s home on West Pease Street. Attendants included Lee Bradford, Mrs P D Chaney and her son Py Thoe. The couple, first cousins of local families, unite two pioneer Foard County lines. The bride, daughter of Judge G L Burk, has taught in Foard County schools. they will return to a farm near Margaret after September 1.
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Hardin Russel
Margaret
Leta Burk
Crowell
Otlock
Cc. A. Waterfield
W. Pease Street
Lee Bradford
P. D. Chaney
Py Thoe
Hussey
Rissel
Foard County
Mr. Russel
J. F. Russ
Bridge repairs advance on Pease river and Colorado highway
County commissioners receive flooring for the Pease river lower bridge. A second carload is reported lost in transit. Work on the upper bridge of the Colorado to gas highway proceeds and should finish before resuming on the lower span. Materials for both bridges will be on hand when the lost car arrives.
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Pease River
County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet in the district court room on Saturday September 2 1922 at 10 a m to canvass the returns of the August 26 1922 primary and to transact other routine business. The committee is composed of precinct chairmen elected by precinct conventions on August 26 122 J O Rotse Chairman NRELY B Hodge Sec
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Counnty
Democratic Executive Committee
District Court Room
J. O. Rotse
Nrely B. Hodge See
Fargo Club Meeting on Laundry and Soap Making
The Fargo Home and School club will meet Friday at 3 PM with Mrs. J. S. Cartwright. Participants include Mrs. L. E. Packer Mrs. R. B. Richardson Mrs. R. B. Harrell and Mrs. F Sweatmon as they discuss laundry making soap and stain removal.
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Fargo Home and School Club
J. S. Cartwright
L. E. Packer
R. B. Richardson
R. B. Harrell
F . Sweatmon
Secretaries Son Divorce Suit in Santa Rosa Case
Mrs Muriel Shaw, wife of Earl Bo Shaw, son of former Secretary Lestie M. Shaw, filed for divorce in Santa Rosa. She says she loves her husband, resists the suit, and recalls their Baltimore wedding and money from his father.
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Muriel 2. Shaw
Earl Bo Shaw
Lestie M. Shaw
Tnteriey Les
Santa Rosa
Cas
Monroe
Baltimore
Child 7 Hurt as Car Wheels Pass Over Him
Robert Turner seven is badly injured after falling under a car driven by Miss Lenice Bonner near Bird Hotel on Powas street while children ran to safety during a city fire. hospitalized with internal injuries, no fractures, Bonner collapses but recovers with companions Christine Gregory and Alfie Randall helping.
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Robert Turner
KS. Pummer
S. Wood Street
Lenice Bonner
Powas Street
Bird Hotel
Miss Ponner
Christine Gregory
Alfie Randall
Miss Bonner
Ten days in the White Mountains of New Mexico outing
Tev and Mrs L J Mims Rev and Mrs J A Foster and Miss Beulah Nowlin and WN Stokes and KR de Freeman returned Saturday from a ten days outing in the White Mountains of New Mexico reporting a splendid time.
Company L Men Home on Furlough From Denison
Four members of Company K Texas National Guard Jake Rowland Claude Gordon Enelid Andrews and Lawrence Ham arrived from Denison on temporary leave to tend their crops. A total of twenty eight men in the battalion obtained leave last week with sixteen leaving Vernon and Crowell others. Lieutenant Russell noted a guard shortage due to trials at Sherman and detachments of MPs nearby. Trials for suspects under the open vert law will be held by military court. Sergeant W C Allbright serves as jailer at Denison and has the jail filled. Sergeant Roy Stephens expected home due to his wife illness.
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Texas National Guard
Denisa
Jake Rowland
Claude Gordon
Enelid Andrews
Lawrence Ham
Vernon
Crowell
Denison
Russell
Stuart
Sherman
M. P's
W. C. Allbright
Roy Stephens
Waterfield Transfer Shifts Colorado Springs Mission
Dr Waterfield pastor of the Methodist church resigns and leaves with family for Colorado Springs after ill health prompted the move. Rev Dickerson, already serving the Geneva church, will arrive Friday to assume duties. Family moved from Nashville to Vernon last year and church growth under Waterfield noted.
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Ing
Willy
Priday
Mrs. Waterfield
Vernon Evangelist to Conduct Revival in Plainview
Vernon evangelist Rev Foy Be Wallhice will lead the Plainview Church of Christ revival at the city auditorium, with Tillet S Teddlie in charge and Rev O M Reynolds assisting. Publicity includes window cards and a road tour through Lockney and nearby towns, urging broad attendance.
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Foy BE. Wallhice
Vernon
Plainview
Tillet S. Teddlie
O. M Reynolds
Juistor
Rom
Peace
Lockney
Plovdada
Lorenzo
Halls
Crosbyton
Matador
Silverton
Band — Hills
Iron Lake Dock
Church of Christ
Plainview Herald
Vernon to Institute DeMolay Chapter This Saturday
M Haney will bring a DeMolay chapter to Vernon with Wichita Falls delegates visiting to institute the Toc a chapter. The ceremony is set for about 4 o clock with around thirty young men from Vernon Masons and their friends forming the charter members.
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KE. M. Haney
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Toca
Vernon Masons
Miss May Massie Returns Home From Rochester
Miss Mary Catherine Massie has returned home from Rochester Minnesota after six months away and is much improved in health. She came with Mrs Grace Massie of Roswell. Miss Massie plans to spend the winter in Roswell while Miss Grace Massie will return home.
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May Catherine Massie
Mary Catherine Massie
Rochester
Minn
Grace Maesie
Roswell
Small blaze at Mrs Josie Jordan home in Vernon
Firefighters rushed to Mrs Josie Jordan's home in Vernon Saturday afternoon around 4 o clock as wallpaper behind an oil stove caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished and damage described as slight.
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Josie Jordan
Vernon
Music Class Outing Hits Medicine Park
Mrs. W. H. Huggins leads her medicine Park music class outing with older pupils enjoying the trip this week in the Oklahoma resort town.
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W. H. Huggins
Medicine Park
Labor Day Shooting Event At Vernon Draws Crowd
Vernon hosts its annual Labor Day gun shoot at Muir Park on Monday September t. The event draws shooters from Quanak Whebdita Pails Man gum and Childress with 200 targets starting at Looselork. Officials expect the turnout to rival county events and will publish classifications and prizes for top marks.
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Vernon
Muir Park
Healig
Quianak
Whebdita Pails
Mangum
Childress
Looselork
Tn Vernon
Hollis Denounces Alleged Beating of Suspected Strike Breaker
Chairman W. O. Hollis of the Federated Shopcrafts of Wichita claims Terbert Click Vernon youth battered him Thursday night after being suspected of strike breaking. Hollis stated Click was confined to the labor temple and questioned.
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W. O. Hollis
Federated Shopcrafts
Whechita Malls
Niew
Aude
Terbert Cliek
Vernon
Thant Bon Niert
Wichita Palls
Phollis
Rat Chek
Labor Temple
Ruth Kopp Sudden Death at Home
Ruth Kopp died suddenly Saturday evening at the home of the Gunily after a week of illness from an athena affection. Her mother carried her outside where she expired. Funeral services were held at Central Christian church with Rev. B K More officiating and interment at East View Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and sister Esther.
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Central Christian Church
B. K. More
Presbyterian Church
East View
Tery
Lewis P. Kopp
McAden
Texas
Ruth
Esther
Church Revival Grows Interest at Plainview Meeting
A Church of Christ revival led by Evangelist Koy EL Walkie nears its third week, drawing growing attendance as twenty candidates are added. The sermon theme Prepare to Meet God focused on meeting God in nature and revelation, worship in spirit and truth, and the wedding garment of Christ for judgment. The event features a large choir and aims to conclude this week.
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Roy E. Wallace
God
Evangelist
Sitner
Plainview
Stomlay
Phere Duaive
Oliveri
Sone Teader
Renderius Splendid Nausie
Cael
Jesus
Joint Encampment Draws Wilharger and Bavier Clubs
A joint encampment of Home Economic clubs from Wilharger and Bavier counties on Breaver Creek marked Friday and Saturday with strong attendance. Miss Gootfellow, the home demonstration agent, reported goodwill and community benefit from the event. Talks by Miss Edwards of A and Mol lige and Mrs. Phehe Ko Witener highlighted home economics, while Mrs. Warner urged saving on encampment expenses.
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Wilharger
Bavier
Breaver
Phehe Ko Witener
Choe
Tmrose
Badies
House Fire Damages Ol ive Street Property
A house owned by Mrs Caldwell and occupied by WC Uhieris on Olive Street was damaged early Monday when a defensive flare started a fire. Neighbors climbed onto the roof to extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived. A mail hole burned in the roof.
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Mra
Ingrams and Qolley Host Dance at Tillcrest
Mr and Mrs S P Ingram and Mr and Mrs FO Qolley host a dance at Tillcrest by night. Local musicians provide the music for the occasion which begins at 8:30. All members invited.
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S. P. Ingram
FO. Qolley
Tillcrest
Better Livestock Purposes of Pure Bred Association
Wilarger County Pure Bred Live Stock Association met in the dinner court room with W. T. Collins of Odell presiding. A September 20 to 24 show at the county fair was proposed to prize pure bred stock and stimulate interest, with posters on pens and a membership drive. Five free trips were awarded to girls clubs and boys pig club members. Marvin Sharp was elected secretary, with Chaney as assistant secretary. The group planned a pavilion at the fair, a cooperative sale, and cooperation with the chamber of commerce for next year’s exhibit. The next meeting will be the first Saturday in October. Members listed include W. T. Collins, Joe Collins, Mark Neal, Logan Creager, and others from Odell, Vernon, Harrold, and Vernon.
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Wilarger County Pure Bred Live Stock Association
W. Tb. Collins
Annennelie
Chaney
Carnary Age
Bndilf
Marvin Sharp
Feat Merrow
Datta
Lowan Creager
Wilbarger Wichita Live Stock Association
Chamber of Commerce
Plaineview
Guyer Brothers
Vno
Panhinedie
Wot
Collings
Vernon
Chad
Fonds
Rexieved
Joe Collins
Toe von Creager
George Iehardson
W.T. Collins
Mark Neal
Odell
Logan Creager
Chitney Moore
Joe Moore
Rf. Moore
Obdminion
Rex Bawel
Co Bh. Fourland
Harrold
PP. Dy
Georgeichardson
Mrs Richie Stricken By Stroke In Sudden Illness
Mrs A. Ritchie, long believed to be recovering from an illness, suffered a sudden apoplexy late Saturday afternoon. She remains between life and death at her home due to her advanced years, with condition largely unchanged since the seizure.
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A. Richie
Hese
Missing money found after Fairpark picnic search
Powell reports the lows of S106 in bills and two checks each for 12.50 dollars drawn at a picnic at Fairpark Friday He told Manager Lon Byars a search was made across the grounds but no trace of the missing money was found.
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Camp
Powell
Fairpark
Lon Byars
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State Inspector of Food
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Vertion
Fargo Club
PCOR
Ropert Turner
POUR
Waterfield
Methodist Church
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Small Blaze
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Vernon Shooters Wild
Ruth Kopp
Lewis @ Kopp
Athena
Church OF Christ Revival
the Church of Christ With
Tom Paawne
Robert Tagersoll
Ible
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Warner
Mise Edwards
Blaze
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Hillcrest
Pure Bred Association
Dallas
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Boys Pig Club
Mrs. Richie
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