Wilbarger Agent Praised for Poultry Club Work and Show Plans
Miss Ohmie Wilcox, Wilbarger County home demonstration agent, is praised for outstanding poultry club work in Vernon. A letter from State A&M College highlights chicken yard and coop improvements, club prizes at the State Fair, and the Dallas State Poultry Show December 30 to January 4 with thousands expected.
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A. & M. College
Ohmie Wilcox
Kazmeier
Bam
Dallas
United States
Miss Wilcox
Wilbarger County
Everett
Carolyn Sherman
Sherwood
Rhode Island
Vernon
Oklahoma Lawyer in Vernon for Thanksgiving Visit
Judge J A Bain United States attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma spent Thanksgiving in Vernon. Mrs Fain visiting her sister Mrs W D Berry and Mr and Mrs WC Johnson. Judge Fain home Oklahoma City previously Vernon now back Friday. Mrs Fain to remain in Vernon.
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J. A. Bain
United States
Western District of
Oklahoma
Vernon
Judge Fain
Oklahoma City
Red River
Burkharpett
8. A. L. Morgan
Wichita Falls
Texas
Apartment House Stock Sales Start in Vernon
The Culture Club women began stock sales Saturday to fund a Vernon apartment house with a $100,000 goal. Merchants are expected to subscribe, aiding local employers and community growth. No money due until full pledge is reached. then one third may be paid. Subscriptions list to be published in The Record. J. B. Refi leads with $1,000. other early donors include L. K. Jolson, Eugene Keltz, FE. M. Leutwylter, A. Cox, Olunie Wilcox, and B. O. Brown.
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Refi
Satrday
L. K. Jolson
Mire
Eugene Keltz
Changes in Candyland and Local Ventures
Tony Kontaleen of St Louis buys the Candyland interest from cousin G E B Souris. G D D Souris remains active in the firm. Kontaleen, formerly of Busy Bee, brings candy making experience. Candyland plans a first class lunch at year start. G B Souris relocates from Vernon to Wichita Falls to pursue oil business.
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Tony Kontaleen
St. Louis
G. EK. Souris In
Ver
Candyland
G. EB. Souris
G. DD. Souris
Kontaleou
Busy Bee
St. Loui
G. BK. Souris
Vernon
Wichita’ Pulls
Textbook Shortage Prompt Action by Rural Schools
Rural schools report not receiving free text books. County Superintendent J N Fulcher doubts delivery will occur this school year and urges schools to obtain books elsewhere if possible. He cites book concerns as the problem and notes State Superintendent Annie Webb Blanton is assisting to secure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Fulcher
Fulcher
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Annie Webb Blanton
Miss Elsie Robinson Weds Edgar A. Smith
Elsie J. Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Robinson married Edgar A Smith of Electra in a Saturday ceremony at her home with Rev W T Rouse officiating. They left for a brief trip to Galveston and San Antonio and will reside in Electra where Smith works in the oil business.
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Popwar Vernon
Edgar A. Smith
Electra
Mixx
Elsie J. Robinson
J. H. Robinson
W. T. Rouse
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Smith
Galveston
San Antonio
Mr. Smith
Rey
Wor
Rouse
Wooa
Lane
Heir Assistance Mine
Ro S. Kelly
Kt. Cooper
Lo M. Andersen
J. O. Rouse
IA. Poster
J.T. Oates
Wlc. Baker
JW. Hedges
JB. Lowes
Vietowing
Sind Schook
Padres
Rev
W.T. Ronse
Man Shot Accidentally Near Pease River
A man named Re. O. Woodard suffered a bullet wound from a .22 rifle Sunday afternoon four miles down the Pease River. Aiming youths held the gun and fired. the bullet hit Woodard in the back left of the spine and penetrated the stomach. The bullet remains in place and Woodard is reported doing well.
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RE. D. Woodard
RE. O. Woodard
Pease River
Dinner in honor of Mrs Nichols and guest from Georgia
Mr and Mrs F L Massie hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at six o'clock honoring Mrs R H Nichols of Vernon and Miss Elle Duniose of Atlanta in Amarillo. Attending were Mrs RH Nichols Mrs DuBose Dr and Mrs H H Rhoads Mr and Mrs T FH Shive Miss Brian Rhoads and Ho W Houk of Waco.
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F. L. Massie
R. H. Nichols
Vernon
Elle Duniose
Atlanta
Tra
Nichols
Amarillo
RH. Nichols
DuBose
H. H. Rhoads
T. FH. Shive
Brian Rhoads
Ho. W. Houk
Waco
Opening Garage in Harrold by Vernon Firm
A. N. Leverett and associates of Vernon will open a service station and garage at Harrold. This marks a second service garage for the company, which also operates a garage in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Leverett and Associates of
Vernon
Harrold
Stamps Suggested for Christmas Presents
The United States government urges war savings stamps and treasury savings certificates as Christmas gifts. Postmaster J Towosenud has no supply but will provide them to encourage thrift and enable people to play Santa to a child.
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Treasury
Wagoner Colony Well Receives Casing Progress
The Wagoner Colony Company received casing for its well in Section 45, Block 1, north of Pharrold, with operations to push to completion. The well reaches about 1460 feet deep and aims to encounter sand around 1100 feet along a water ridge where multiple nearby wells lie.
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Wagoner Colony OF Company
Pharrold
Smith
Wagioner Colony
Sishine PN
Women of Methodist Church Host Informal Friday Reception
The women will hold a 3 oclock Friday reception at Mrs J B Youngs home on West Park Avenue in honor of Mrs Barcus and Mrs Garvin wives of the new pastor and presiding elder. All church women invited. A musical program will be provided with an orchestra playing throughout.
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John M. Barcus
Pirst
Novotog
Mar Taareus
Vernon
Bdr
Bares
Tikean
Peter
Lavin
John
Desis
Jesus
Mer
Barens
Tle
Quel
Havens
Christ
D. HB. Young
Methodist Church
J. B. Young
Weet Pari
Lise Street
B. R. Barcus
W. P. Garvin
Charity Gifts and Tax Deductions Say Officials
A tax inquiry from Vernon pastor Rouse prompts a reply from Assistant Collector Mel Walker. The letter explains limits on charitable deductions, noting deductions apply only to gifts to religious or charitable organizations and must not exceed 15 percent of taxable income.
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Ass. Walker
WT. Rouse
First Baptist Church
Vernon
Mel Walker
Letan
Seh
Postmaster urges early Christmas mail and safe wrapping
The Postmaster warns shoppers to mail Christmas packages early to ensure delivery to soldiers in Europe. Officials urge secure wrapping and careful preparation of overseas parcels by December 4, with weight and size limits and proper addressing to American Expeditionary Forces care of the commanding general at Hoboken.
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Post Office Department
Hoboken
N.id Bach
Cutis
Mrs EO Piper Hosts Elegant Bridge Luncheon
The South Main Street home of Max Lawrence Bier Piper hosted a Friday afternoon bridge luncheon honoring Mrs A J Jackson of Seattle and Mrs Thomas B E Randolph of San Antonio. Guests included Mrs R T Stuart and Mrs R W Ferrell with prizes awarded for high score to Mrs Luther Webb and consolation to Mrs Ferrell.
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Max. Lawrence Bier Piper
South Main Street
Too'clock
Autmon
Mines
John Myatt Napier
Luther Webb
We Ks. Long
Katheryn Waggoner
Delle Houssels
Hiabbard Colley
Daniel Tond
J. V. Townsend
PP DL. Marssie
J. W. Ferrell
Bailey Swartwood
Joe Napier
Mixses
Nelle MewKibbin
Lillian Murchison
BE. A. Archer
Long Beach
Calif
R. T Stuart
Oklahoma City
R. W. Ferrell
100 Day School Attendance Law Emphasized by County Official
County Superintendent J N Fulcher urges strict adherence to the 100 days of school per year rule for all school children. Wilbarger County schools plan to delay until after Christmas to enforce due to cotton picking needs. To reach 100 days after Christmas schools must run a full five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Fulcher
Wilbarger County
Mr. Fulcher
Vernon Baptist Drive Surpasses Weather For Canvass
Vernon Baptist Church led a pledge drive for the Southern Baptist fund despite bad weather. Roscoe Rainwater oversaw volunteers from the local church as canvassing teams went out after sunrise services and Sunday school, with 50000 cash reported and more pledged next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklaunion Baptist Church
Southern Baptists
Vernon
Vernon Baptist Church
Rouse
Vernon Churel
Southern Baptist Church
West Vernon School Principal Vacancy Melds in District
A report from West Vernon indicates the principal position at the school is vacant after the principal resigned. The school year resumes next week with classroom work in progress as the district seeks a replacement and a new leadership arrival is anticipated.
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Ood
Hay
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Wilbarger
WT. O. Walton
Importance of Penning Poultry Club
Mr. Walton
J. A. Fain
State
Women of Culture Club
J. R. Renfro
Which the Women of the Culture Club
Castle Tin Plant
New Castle
Newcastle
Elsie Robinson
Wichita Lodge
W. Db
Pouncey
Iowa Park
Woo Pounces
Depathy
Tea
Wichita Palis
Lows Park
Wichia Falls
F.C. Ralston
RR Brubaker
S. Wo
Zink
Tom Boho
H. Ss. Skidd
Dr. Reed
Bo Hobson
Rebeckahs
ER. Q. Vestal
Howell
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Department
PLM
Wichita
Mrs Nichols
Georgia
John M. Barges
Moody
Hilm
Barcus
Ching
Christ Hong
Woos
Way
Tion
Praik Mann
Lew Post
Post
EO Piper
Seattle
Washington
Antonio
Baptists
Weathes
Oklatinion Baptist Church
Villareer
Christiano
Chaunion
Gtd
Soul Roscoe Rainwater
Vernon Elred
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Igr
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West Vernon School
BAS East Texan
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