Red Cross Day Observed Across Vernon Sunday
Churches urged to dedicate a Sunday to Red Cross Day as Universal Membership drives effort. The campaign in Wilbarger County aims for full community enrollment with $1 memberships, no new war fund drives, and a goal of 100 percent local participation during a week starting December 16.
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Red Cross
America
T. H. Shive
Shive
Wilbarger County
Southwestern
Henry P. Davidson
American Red Cross War Council
Red Cross Organization
Hugh E. Prather
Mr. Shive
Frank Parr Breaks Leg After Horse Slips on Sidewalk
Frank Parr son of Mr and Mrs R V Parr of North Houston street fractured his right leg in two places below the knee when the horse he was riding slipped on a sidewalk and fell last Sunday afternoon. He and other boys were riding and the animal slipped during a turn. He is reported resting nicely with no serious complications expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parr
R. V. Parr
Houston Street
Young Parr
State teachers certificate examination results list
Last Friday and Saturday a state examination was held for teachers certificates. The examinees included Messrs N A Lipscomb and Hardy Watford and Misses Lizzie Wines Nannie Wines Lewella Lowry Leta Milner and Ruth Bowers. Miss Lucile Milner took the county examination with Supt B F Sisk and Miss Flora E Goodwin of Vernon schools serving as examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
N. A. Lipscomb
Hardy Watford
Lizzie Wines
Nannie Wines
Lewella Lowry
Leta Milner
Ruth Bowers
Lucile Milner
B. F. Sisk
Flora E. Goodwin
Vernon Schools
Addition to Home at Vernon by Henry Franke
Henry Franke a prominent farmer living three miles west of Vernon is adding three rooms to his house and making other improvements at the homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Franke
Vernon
Mr. Franke
Final registration cards to be mailed to September registrants
Local Exemption Board urges carrying final classification cards at all times. Cards mailed to those who signed up September 12 with a Thursday distribution target. Cecil Storey emphasizes the card’s legal weight and potential detention for noncompliance. Agricultural and industrial claims for ages 37 to 45 remain unacted upon by the District Board, leaving Local Board classification as final until reviewed.
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Cecil Storey
Women urged to pay poll tax in 1919 letter
Mrs. Rena M. Watts of the Good Government League of Wilbarger county urges all women to pay their poll tax though they cannot vote this year. She says funds go to the general school fund and support education, urging timely payment before midnight January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena M. Watts
Watts
Good Government League
Wilbarger County
School Districts Set Start Dates For Compulsory Attendance
Districts Tolbert James Haney and Union have begun compulsory attendance periods on December 2 or December 30 as directed by local boards. Current law lets each district decide start dates and the five month maximum per year has been reached.
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Tolbert
James
Haney
Union
Mason praises Billy Sunday after Dallas trip
George J. Mason returned Saturday from Dallas and East Texas. He attended a Baptist Church laymen's meeting in Dallas and, after a Fort Worth stop to hear Billy Sunday three times, called the baseball evangelist a wonder and a wizard for organization.
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George J. Mason
Dallas
East Texas
Mr. Mason
The
Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Billy
Federal Building Nears Completion in Vernon
Vernon accelerates work on a new Federal Building amid material and labor shortages. Foreman Sabell expects completion around January 1 with a steam heating basement, storage and civil service rooms, a rest area for workers on the second floor, and a white finished post office on the first floor. Postmaster Townsend aims to move in by February 1.
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Vernon
Federal
Sabell
W. Townsend
Turkeys Bring Strong Return From Local Sale
H. H W Phillips of the Oklainian community sold forty spring turkeys to White Produce Company for 149.00 after a dry spell and reduced feed. G Th Zaehry of White Produce said poultry remains a reliable money maker despite brief feed shortages and weather.
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H. H W. Phillips
White Produce Company
G. Th. Zaehry
Letter from Jit Yarbrough in France Sends Candy Wishes
Mrs. W F Yarbrough receives a letter dated October 25 from her son Private Jit Yarbrough of Company C 142d Infantry 6th Division. He explains he would have written sooner but was busy after the Huus. He asks for candy and cigarettes for Christmas and notes they are scarce where he is. He hopes to send souvenirs from France and Germany when possible.
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W. F. Yarbrough
Jit
142D Infantry
Yarbrough
Lat
France
Germany
Leutwyler Installs New 300 Watt Light at Jewelry Store
KE. M. Leutwyler adds a 300-watt brascolite to his jewelry storefront. He previously used three 200-watt lights and has fitted an alarm clock to switch off window lights nightly.
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KE. M. Leutwyler
Mr. Leutwyler
County clubs started as influenza limits work
Ten schools were visited by Miss Obmie Wilcox and Mel. Dora Barnes. Seven schools visited Friday, only Sherwood and Downs in operation with 6 and 30 pupils. Clubs formed at Sherwood and Downs, sewing to lead first. 167 club members from 17 schools. Red Cross calls for knitted items. yarn stock high, finish articles due by February 1.
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Obmie Wilcox
Mel. Dora Barnes
Midway
Pargo
Haulk
Crescent Cove
Bell
Red River
Sherwood
Downs
Red Bluff
Sherwood and
Miss Wilcox
Local contractor recalls siege memories in wartime letter
The article recounts a local concrete contractor's Sunday visit and wartime memories. In a letter to his father S Heath the contractor describes the Big Drive in October and the Red Crow brigade. He recalls papers and souvenirs from the fighting and praises the Red Cross for its care.
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Bom
Heath
Tr Father
Hheath
Dred O
Catems
Howard
Seven Firms Bid on Road Improvement Bonds
Seven firms led by Burt & Company of Houston and others submitted offers to buy the road improvement bonds for Defined Road District No 1. Bids opened at 10 o clock showed an $8 608 200 difference between highest and lowest offers. The county commissioners planned to decide later if any bid is acceptable as bonds will finance grading between Vernon and Okburion with federal state aid.
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He Vernon Fee Diy
He, Burt & Company
Houston
Proden & Company
Polede
Ole
Taylor, Ewart & Company
Breed
Illiott & Harrison
Charles
Mimpire Mortgage
Wichita Falls
Boet & Company
Ers Seth
Burt
Vernon
Okburion
Wilbarger County Takes Fourth at Cotton Palace Exhibit
Wilbarger county placed fourth in the county clubs exhibit at the Cotton Palace. Miss Chimie Wilcox reports poultry was the sole category entered by the girls clubs. About twenty five counties participated in the show with Vera White and Pearl Mathus taking top prizes on Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns.
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Wilbarger County
Chimie Wilcox
Vera White
Rhode Island
Pearl Mathus
Miss Wilcox
Miss Wilcox Regrets That Migreelih Members Did Not Send Poulling
Cotton Palace
Stu
Larimore’s Son Spends 26 Days at the Front
W A Larimore received a letter from his son Ploy K reporting he spent 26 days at the front. The note dated November 4 says the youth, a member of Company K, 12d Infantry, moved from Camp Bowl and joined a retreat over the top.
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W. A. Larimore
Ploy K
Larimore
Ins
Company K
Camp Bowl
Swans Killed for Mounting at Spring Lake
J. Rowland for Deans killed four white swans at Spring Lake and sent the birds to Denver to be mounted.
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Rowland
Deans
Spring Lake
Denver
Local figures tied to California and Paducah relocation
Notes reveal Beiees, a School of Militar Lcromantics alumnus at the University of California, released and moving from Floydada to Paducah. Briggs and Miss Mayme Parker, formerly of Vernon, wed last spring and accompanying wife visited California. Callie Parker, also in California, plans to return to Floydada.
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Wo. Beiees
School of Militar Lcromantics
University of California
Floydada
Paducah
Me Briggs
Mayme Parker
Vernon
Ald
Beer
California
Callie Parker
Ploydada
Woolworth Opens in East Pease Street Store Breaks In
The management estimates at least 2000 people attended the opening reception Friday afternoon from 2 to 6. No sales occurred but guests were invited to acquaint themselves. Saturday morning the public opening drew a full store all day as clerks served many customers. A. Corbett, the manager, is pleased with the reception and predicts strong success for the Woolworth store.
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Imanagement
Chromeh
Woolworth
East Pease Street
Mosie Darts
Alhernean
Taying Prblic
OO. A. Corbett
Woolworth Stores
Missing Son of Local Farmer Sought by Authorities
Friends report TH McCourt of a prominent farmer six miles from town has not heard from son Wa since the voyage to Praves over two months ago. His father received a card noting safe arrival overseas around Get and since then no word. Authorities in Washington have been contacted about the case.
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Waswan McCourt
TH. McCourt
Setetty
Tewn
Plis
Get
McComrt
Hockersmith to Leave Government Service for Texas or Oklahoma
A letter to B D Hockersmith of Vernon, Tennessee, states that Hockersmith will depart Washington and be transferred to the investigation section of the War Department. He will oversee allotments, insurance and compensation matters and be stationed in Texas or Oklahoma.
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Hockersmith
Washington
B.D. Hockerswith
Vernon
Tanever
Rick Hkareanu
Mir
Heckersmith
Texas
Okla Tonne
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Local Lodge Meeting
The 1.0.0. FL Noe 335 Odd Fellows elected B. Pentzer as N G and Babasin, West J Al arney as Cor. See, PL Kramer as Flan See, and Tom Conger as delegate to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge meets in Dallas in March.
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B. Pentzer
N. G
Babasin
West J. AL @arney
Cor
Kramer
Tom Conger
Grand Lodge
Dallas
Health drive urges cleaning and fumigation to curb influenza
City officials urge thorough sanitation in homes, businesses, and public spaces to fight the flu. Mayor Mason notes most shops comply as health officers push floor cleaning and spitting prohibition. officers even issue fines for violations. Schools remain at normal attendance while further health measures and disposal site issues are discussed by the city commission.
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Farry Mason
Ghia
Althe Mel Sone
Mason
Ele
Lubbock
Aloo
KL Sisk
Perkins Timberlake Building Nears Completion on East Pease
The new Perkins Timberlake building on East Pease Street is nearing completion with fixtures shipped from the factory. Cy Long expects to move in around January 1st, featuring a modern steam heating plant a sanctuary drinking fountain a large showing rest area and a vestibule around the display windows for streetless viewing.
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Perkins Timberlake
East
Pease Street
Oopunger Cy Long
AMD
ATL
Harreld Boy Not Missing, Chesney Son Safe in Hospital
Wyoming letter reveals Ment Z Chesney of Harreld is alive in hospital after being reported missing in action. Father Wy. G. Chesney says the son was wounded and removed from the field to care, aligning with other Wilbarger County cases reported missing earlier.
W. M. Hampton Jr. Recovers from Illness
W M Hampton Jr longtime illness with fever and pneumonia improves after a period of critical condition. Family and friends express relief as he convalesces.
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Exemption Board
Tember
Emption Board
Lowing
Service
Compar
Entre
William K. Vanderbilt
New York
American Fund For French Sounded
American Red Cross
Oklainion
Leutwyler
Harry Call
Alo
Greere Sreter
EL Lloyd
Pha
Lloyd
Texas Street
Lewis
Howard Heath
Preumonia
Lenza
Condi
Wilcox Suse
Floyd E. Larimore
Spe
Soldier Son
Odd Fellows Elect
Epi
Demic
City Commission
State Board of Health
Cy Long
Perkins-Timberlake
Harreld
W. M. Hampton, Jr. Better
W. M. Hampton, Jr
Hampton
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