Elks Reach Santa by Radio for Christmas Toys
Exalted Ruler Roy Russell of the local Elks lodge has radio contact with Santa Claus and promises a visit to Var non on Christmas for children who would miss gifts. Officials ask residents to list names ages and addresses of kids unable to attend other trees, with contact details to Mayor Harry Mason or T. P. Lisman Jr. Age limit is ten years. The tree will be at the Elk Lodge Rooms at 2 pm on December 25 and all listed children will receive substantial gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Russell
Thi Loreal
T. P. Lisman, Jr
Elks Iriage
Elks
Santa Clas
Semi Finals Set for Texas High School Football Playoffs
The state semi finals feature Wichita Falls at Abilene on Friday and Waco at Besunion on Saturday with two winners meeting for the title. Yorktown, once undefeated, was eliminated by league officials after a strong Texarkana showing in a 12 6 decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Waco
Besunion
Yorktown
Wichite Falls
Coyotes
Texarkana
Baldwin
Concrete Roads and Streets in National Magazine Feature
A staff writer gathered data and photographs of Vernon county roads for an Engineering and Contracting article to appear in the January issue. The manuscript was received for local approval as officials confirm details. The magazine, circulated nationwide to contractors and engineers, will bring publicity to the city and county.
Radio Fans Hear Many Services Sunday
Vernon readers describe listening to radio broadcasts from varied sites Sunday including a Bible class lecture in Gilas Jefferson City Missouri a Methodist sermon in Los Angeles a cantata in Memphis and a concert in Dallas. Mrs F A Elliott of Electra recovering from hospital operation and Mrs Stokes of Fort Worth also noted after recent procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Fort Worth
W. N. Stokes
Fort Orth
Fort, Worth
Pigeon to Carry Message for Vernon Orphanage
A carrier pigeon on exhibit at Dixon's window will carry Christmas greetings from Vernon First Methodist Church to the Methodist Orphanage in Waco and relay funds raised the prior night. Sunday, Mr. Cray and three Orphanage girls entertained at Sunday schools. the pigeon's return flight is trained northward. The church plans a White Christmas program on Christmas Eve with cash contributions for the orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon's
First Methodist Church
Vernon
Waco
Cray
Fort Seam Houston
San Antonio
Methodist
Call for Men of Spanish War Veterans in Vernon
William R. Duke, adjutant of David C. McCaleb Camp No 12, issues a call for Spanish War veterans in Vernon and nearby to form a local camp or join the Wichita Falls group. He notes a large veteran population, aims to unify efforts, and push agenda with Washington officials while correcting a local history detail about David McCaleb’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Duke
David C. McCaleb
United Spanish War Veterans
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Duke
Washington
Infant Dies Here After Months of Illness
Cecil Brooks Green infant son of Mr and Mrs G B Green died at 2011 Mesquite street last Friday after months of poor health. Funeral held from First Baptist Church at 2 pm Saturday with Dr A J Mims pastor and Rev R B Cox assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brooks
Train collision derails engine and caboose at Warfold
An early morning crash between an engine from a freight train and a caboose at Warfold demolishes the caboose and derails the engine. The Westbound passenger train is delayed for hours while the main line clears and the siding remains blocked until later. No injuries reported by railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfold
Marriage licenses issued in best week to several couples
The report lists multiple couples granted licenses during the week including R. W. Baker and Miss May Wheeler Dwight Horton and Miss Gene Lewellyn J. F. Pritchard and Rebecca Burney R. W Welch and Miss Dorothy Bayne Eddie Hipp and Oma Rosie Phillips Jonas Kemble and Miss Maetta James Arthur Holland and Miss Annie Sue Roberts sad Clarence Washington and Elizabeth Mills Harve Wilson and Rachel Sheehy were granted license to wed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Baker
May Wheeler
Dwight Horton
Gene Lewellyn
J. F. Pritchard
Rebecca Burney
R. W Welch
Dorothy Bayne
Eddie Hipp
Omah
Rosie Phillips
Jonas Kemble
Maetta James
Arthur Holland
Annie Sue Roberts
Clarence Washington
Elizabeth Mills
Harve Wilson
Rachel Sheehy
Christmas seal sale launched in Vernon
Christmas seals for fighting tuberculosis are on sale in Vernon. The city has a quota of 30 000 seals at a minimum price of one cent each, totaling 800 dollars. Proceeds fund public health efforts, with deaths from tuberculosis declining yearly. Sales are organized by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce with booths at Heath and Thompson and other city locations. Committees will visit businesses to arrange seal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
United States
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Heath and Thompson’s
R. M. Fielder
Grand Officer Inspects O. E. S. in Electra Visit
Mrs. Maude Ripley, grand officer and Electra’s worthy matron, led an Eastern Star official visit here Monday night. Inclement weather kept many away. she lectured on the constitution and changes and instructed on the order’s secret work. Two candidates received degrees and officers were praised as a buffet luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Ripley
Electra
Eastern Star
Names of auto owners registered last week
The list shows owners registering automobiles last week including Bertie Sanders Ford Ed Turner Ford G B Sanders Ford W W Fletcher Chevrolet W B Schultz Ford J T Gregory Buick W F Hodson Ford R J Fain Ford Kell Milling Company Ford G G Anderson Chevrolet S B Brewster Chevrolet Walter Addy Ford W E Blume Ford J B Wines Ford D Hinds Ford The P Dresner Ford M Neal Overland Henry James Ford H C Frank Willys Knight A L Bell Ford Oswald Zoch Buick R W Brantley Ford Karl King Ford Mrs C M Blair Chevrolet Sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Sanders
Ford
Ed Turner
G. B.sanders
W. W. Fletcher
Chevrolet
W. B. Shultz
J.T. Gregory
Buick
W. F. Hodson
R. J. Fain
Kell Milling Company
G. 8. Anderson
8. B. Brewster
Walter Addy
W. E. Blume
J. B. Wines
D. Hinds
the P. Dresner
M. Neal
Overland
Henry James
H.C. Frank
Willys Knight
A. L. Bell
Oswald Zoch
R. W. Brantley
Karl King
Mrs
Cotton Tumbles Amid Market Decline and Reports
The South's cotton market fell sharply after a government report last week, with prices sliding from 35 cents to near 30 as bears dominated trading. Mills’ short buying and European unrest fail to halt the decline, while Wilbarger County reports steady crops and expectations of 3,000 to 6,000 additional bales. Light rains pause ginning but farmers expect minimal impact on overall yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steandy
Bears
Allites
Mexico
Europe
Wilbarger
De Molay Chapter names officers for three months
The Vernon Chapter of De Molay has elected officers for the ensuing three months. Thorn ton Fergeson was re elected Master Councillor, Robert Stokes was re elected Senior Councillor and Arm bers Robinson was elected Junior Councilor to take the place of Frank Sylvester who has gone to college. Other annotative offices are to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Order of de Molay
Thornton Fergeson
Robert Stokes
Armbers Robinson
Frank Sylvester
Fine Wheat Now as Result From Planting Early
Wilbarger county reports one of the best early wheat crops on Guy McClendon’s farm near Vernon. Early planting and grazing have produced thriving grain amid a sunny, favorable season. Also notes Senior Epworth League events at the Methodist church with a candy pull and lively games including a Mexican game called Private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Guy MeClendon
Boyd McClenden
Vernon
McClendon
Epworth League
Clyde Muller Improves After Pleural Attack in Hinds
Clyde A. Muller of the Hinds community is reported to be recovering from a pleurisy attack. His condition is described as much better, with improvement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Muller
Hinds
Baptist Women Display Gift Items For Christmas Sale
The women of the Baptist Church showcase a line of gift items at Hawkins-Williams furniture store on Widbarger Street. The display runs for the remainder of the week and offers land made articles suitable for Christmas gifts.
Mrs Henry Samuel Stricken By Appendicitis Sunday
Mrs Henry Samuel suffered an attack of appendicitis on Sunday and has been seriously ill since then. Her condition is reported to be improved but she remains very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Samuel
Meeting of Parent Teachers Association scheduled
A meeting of the parent teachers association will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the high school. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niga School Parent-Teachers’ Association
Club Girls to Have Show at Wilbarger County Poultry Event
Announcement from Wilbarger County Club Girls states a corner for their poultry exhibits at the county show. Exhibits will be judged with ribbons awarded though no cash prizes yet. Miss Eula Goodfellow, Home Demonstration Agent, says each club girl should bring four pellets and one cockerel, and must enter by 10 am opening morning.
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Wilbarger County
Eula
Goodfellow
Two Farmers Enjoined Over Cotton Contracts
Judge James V. Leak granted a temporary restraining order against George Leudtke and P. S. Skipworth, Witbarger county farmers, preventing disposal of their cotton. The order, for the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association, sets hearing for the January district court term. The cases arise from alleged contract violations with the association, which claims the farmers disposed of cotton contrary to terms offered in evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Leak Buy
George Leudtke
P. S. Skipworth
Witbarger County
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Texan Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Furmere
Confessions tangled in Chicago murder mystery
Edward Lehman shot during a factory robbery in Chicago. The scene centers on Walter Bockelman and Ethel Beck whose joint confession shifts as Otto Malm and Katherine Malm claim real guilt. Beck retracts, leaving police unsure. Officials Strasshelm and Sharbaro oversee the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lehman
Chicago
Bockelman
Walter Bockelman
Ethel Beck
Otto Malm
Shiver
Katherine Malm
Six Cylinder Love at the Vernon Theater Thursday
The Vernon Theater presents Six Cylinder Love on Thursday December 18 a comedy about a debt ridden newly married couple who buy a cottage and a six cylinder car drawing neighbors as guests and causing financial entanglements. Anthony McGuire wrote the play which ran in New York and Chicago. Vereival Vivian directs and brings Broadway talent to Lyceum with a company of seasoned actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Theater
Humain
Nefed Bors
Anthony McGuire
Sam H. Harris
New York
Chicago
Vereival Vivian
London
Fingland
Robin
America
Ben Greet
Mr. Greet
Vivian
Madison Square Garden
Lyceum
Broadway
Truth serum not needed in murder confession case
Fear of truth serum led to Wright’s confession about the shooting of Eugene Justis near the off mill Thursday night. Wright, held after his shotgun was found, initially claimed another man fired. under pressure in Wichita Falls with officials present, he admitted the death was accidental while playing a prank and did not know the gun would discharge.
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WH Wright
Eugene Justis
Wright
Frank Edmondson
John Storey
Wichita Balle
Far Worth
Disney
Allred
Wichita County
Wichita Falls
Justis
Fire damages cafe on Friday night in Troiley district
Fire Chief J D Key suspects a cigarette or match caused the blaze at Troiley Cafe on the Senth sia square Friday night. The fire, lofted by half an hour after closing, was contained by the fire department, with damage estimated around 400 pounds insured. The adjoining Mann Bakers shop suffered damage from crowds at the scene. contents damage not yet assessed and no insurance on those items.
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J. D. Key
Troiley Cafe
Senth Sia
Tere Velock
W. 11
Mann Bakers
Mrs George in Hospital After Operation
Mrs George and Mrs Clara George were operated on yesterday afternoon at a local sanitarium. Her condition is reported to be satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara George
Tiug Store Ticket Pricing Confusion Reported
A local report notes the Tiug Store offers a single ticket price for adults at 1 dollar and a discounted rate for students in cents, causing confusion over the correct student amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiug
Dr Selecman at Local Methodist Pulpit Sunday
Dr Charles Selecman president of Southern Methodist University preached at First Methodist Church in the morning and evening services and spoke to church groups. He praised SMU’s growth, outlined education aims, and urged support for the college during his visit hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles (. Selecman
Southern Methodist University
Sh First Methodist Church
Dp. Amt
Robert E. Dickensor
Hhem
Selecman
Colege
Vernon Shrine Drum Corps Last Meeting Buffet Luncheon
The Vernon Shrine drum corps held its final meeting of the year with a buffet luncheon. Noble Ole Porter presided as members shared tales by Nobles Dee Norwood Guy Phckett and Innis McCrary gave a Ford car demonstration. Noble Franklin and Cleerr Albright offered talks and the group adjourned to January first Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Shrine
Noble Ole Porterfield
Dee Norwood
Guy Phckett
Noble Innis McCrary
Noble O. OF. Franklin
Noble Cleerr Albright
Miss Westbrook Heard Over Radio by Local Friends
Miss Mary Howe Westbrook of Vernon, a local high school graduate, was heard over radio last night by her sister and others. The John Tarlten glee club, of which she is a member, aired on WHAT station with Mort Worth Star Leader staff. Westbrook, set to graduate from John Pariton College this year, sang several times last year with the Tub and con contractor sole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howe Westbrook
Vernon
BE. A. Vernon
John Tarlten
Ladd Winkes Big Record for Sale Automobiles
Ladd Winkes lists sales of automobiles this month including Chevrolet Touring models for Anse McLaren J A Randall Chilicothe Brewster F Streit Marsh M Blair and J R Randall. Also mentions Chevrolet Sedan Roadster Pomring and Reo Phaeton from Chx Motor Company of Henrietta with various buyers and headliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Anse McLaren
J. A. Randall
Brewster
F. A Streit
Chevrolet
G. B. Newton
Marsh
M. Blair
J. R. Randal
Chx Motor Company
Henrietta
He PD
Bt Reo Phaeton
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Pasadena
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Union Hill
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Spain
Adjuant Duke
David ©. McCaleb
David McCaleb
Vernon Mann
National
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de Molay
Taffy
Clyde Muller
S’ek
Mrs. Samuel Jil
Cotton Association
Nes Katherine Mal, Hel Beck Waites Bookeloarcey Ofte Malor
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Drum Corps
Miss Westbrook
Ladd Winkes
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