Last Rites For Judge S P Huff In Vernon Texas
The body of Judge W P Huff a Vernon jurist who later served on the Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals was laid to rest at Fastview cemetery after a service at the First Methodist Church. Memorials came from Ver ney and many Northwest Texas towns with Judge Huff survived by a widow two daughters and a son and honored by numerous colleagues and friends.
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Robert EK. Dickensen
Judge Hutt
Privst Methodist Church
Vernon Jurist
Verney
Willarger County
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Texas
Walt
C2 Th Johnson
RN. Pittman
Vance Haft
University of Texas
Joha Haft
Sherman
Janis Hatt
Whitesboro
WLM Trurf
Stanta Anna
Cal
Jim Kelly
Mire
W. W. Echols Sherman
Airs
Hatt
John Matt
William Boyce
Amarillo Court
Civil Appeals
J. M. Oakes
The
Raver
J. Ray
Vernon Record
Judee Perkins
Quanah
Judae
Kay
Triphries
Cats Boone
McDonald
Wittelie
Springfield
Judee
Nti
Groysen County
Hitery
Meutigue County
Jude Walt
Vernon
Ppents
Odd Fellowes
Knights of Itythias
Aly Sas
Hur
Tien
Couzens Appointed to United States Senate
Former attorney general Willis Couzens is named to the United States Senate seat, filling a vacancy. The appointment, announced today, places Couzens among the nation’s legislators and marks a pivotal political shift in the chamber.
HACKER ATTEMPTS ESCAPE IS KILLED IN ARREST AT PRISON FARM
Charles Ray Carson, an eight year sentence convict from Witharger county, was shot and killed during an attempted escape from a prison farm near Hunsville days after his sentence. Carson and Edgar Gillin were arrested July 6 for robbing Patther Westerman and Joe Baker, tying victims at a Red River site. They were jailed on bond, then handed to a penitentiary agent in September after pleading guilty. Carson claimed Oklahoma origin.
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Charles Ray Carson
Witharger
Hunsville
Carson
Edgar Gillin
Patther Westerman
Oklianson
Joe Baker
Red River
Legion Post Renews Third Floor In Siegler Building
The Albert E. Robinson post of the American Legion secured a year lease on the entire third floor of the Siegler building. The space includes two office rooms and two large halls likely for Legion use. Plans call for pictures on the walls and other steps to make the new headquarters home-like. The Legion will take possession by December 1.
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Albert E. Robinson
The
American Legion
Siegler
Vo Poutler
Legion
Smd
Retiring Utility Firm Moves Offices in Vernon
The Texas Public Service company, exiting the utility business, moves from the east side of South Main Street to the Vernon Theater building. Vernon Electric, successor to the old firm, maintains offices in the former site. The new company has assumed management of the gas and electric plant.
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The
Texas Public Service Company
Vernon
Sie
South Main Street
Vernon Theater
Tomor
Vernon Fee and Electric Company
Jee and Electric
Seven Klansmen disrupt Mt Zion church service
Seven white robed figures entered Mt Zion church during a Sunday night sermon by Rev. E H Qwen. The group formed a semicircle at the altar while one member spoke briefly and praised the pastor for his work. A purse was presented to Rev. Owen before the figures left quietly.
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Mt. Zion
E. H. Qwen
White City Mad Dog Scare Shocks Residents
In White City a scare about mad dogs prompted health warnings as several canines were killed. Reports indicate multiple communities in WilltisER county faced fear of bat bites with no confirmed human cases yet. Authorities noted no mass bite incidents and ongoing monitoring continues.
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White City
Slogan contest for Vernon urged by electric company
Wide interest grows as Vernon Electric and Power Company offers a prize for a Vernon slogan. Contest rules limit Vernon seven words and Waller county to two words. All county residents may enter by submitting to the Slogan Committee.
TERER COUPLES MARRIED BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
James F. Qwen of Palinger Texas and Mrs. Stellan Weeks of Colorado were wed at Justice Griffiths office at 10 am yesterday and plan to move to Ballinger. John Young of Trenton Paap County Texas and Miss Josie Daniels of Tinds community married by Justice Griffiths in Laughs office at 2230 pm and will reside at Hinds. Conrad Barker and Miss Linnie Hayes of Hinds community wed by Justice Griffiths at 2 am Det. Walker is S A Barker’s brother and the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs CLT Hayes in the Hinds county. couple will live in Hinds.
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James F. Qwen
Palinger
Tex
Stellan Weeks
Coloradoa
Griffiths
Ballinger
John Young
Trenton
Paap County
Josie Daniels
G. T. Chaniels
Fustics Griffiths
Hinds
Conrad Barker
Linnie Hayes
Justice Griffiths
Wi Det
Walker
S.A. Barker
Clt Hayes
Probe of gin fire at Fargo begun
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Fargo gin last Thursday night causing several thousand dollars in loss with partial insurance coverage. County officers investigate incendiary origin, noting a prior fall attempt with kerosene in cotton seed and a match. The fire, after ten pm, happened when no employees were present and the gin, owned by A J Wail of Fargo and L P Starr of Odell, was beyond control.
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Insurance
A.J. Wail
Fargo
L. P. Starr
Odell
Vernon Judge Berry Lauds Cooperation and Clean Town Plan
Judge Berry urges Vernon and county residents to back cooperative effort and civic cleanup. He criticizes card checks and lawbreaking, praises League of Nations ideals, and calls for pride in homes and courteous conduct to boost local progress and tourism.
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Son
Tam
Vernon
Berry
Velarians
Poultry Industry Growth Highlighted in County Meeting
In Wilh barger county a poultry industry expansion was discussed at a Friday gathering led by Miss Goodfellow home demonstration agent. Jon Briler noted progress by local organizations. Mrs. Goetze spoke on school parent efforts, an exhibit benefited the school, and aims include new high school and athletic equipment. Deputy Sheriff Neal arrested a man with a knife and six shooter for whiskey manufacture. J Starrington and Miss Rudy White married at Central Christian church with Rev. Kopp officiating. couple to reside in Clay.
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Phe Peulew
Vilons
Bute Goodfellas
Verger High School
Tunl Goetze
Veron
Terehers’ Association
Co DB
Neal
Bfarrold
Ammen McMillion Ife
Stesiff Moxon
Rmimery
Prack Betinenson
JV. Starrington
Rudy White
Central Christhat Church
Lewis J Kopp
Cme Otlie
Lee Highway route decision eyed at Texas Oklahoma meeting
County Judge B. L. McHugh and HN. Coffee left Sunday for a Lee Highway association executive committee session to determine the Texas and Oklahoma route. The Vernon men traveled via St. Louis Frisco and Katy and may not return before next Sunday or Monday. Coffee has led the effort securing inclusion of the route in the seven percent system, with locals hopeful the Vernon route will be chosen and a permanent Red River bridge proposed near Vernon.
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BE. L. McHugh
Coffee
Washington
Lee Highway Association
Texas
Vernon
St. Louis
Frisco
Katy
Lawren
Roe Fave
Lee Highway
Red River
Ln Point
Last Count Near End of Campaign Contest
Final hours remain in the campaign as workers push a last burst of speed toward end. A near-zero period draws attention to efforts and the race for mammoth awards.
Vernon Records Big Car and Cash Prize Campaign
District No 1 and District No 2 in Vernon announce major prize distributions with automobiles and cash awards for active candidates. Campaign culminates Saturday night December 16 with final counting, sealed ballot box, and prize announcements.
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City
Vernon
Vernon Record
Wclock
Guaranty State Bank
Cairpa
Fire safety urged amid Christmas season dangers
Vernon fire officials echo National Fire Protection Association warnings to curb holiday fires. They stress dangers from Christmas trees, lights, fireworks, and smoking. Officers urge strict precautions to protect shops and homes as Texas communities push for safer celebrations year round.
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Key
C. A. Williams
Vernon Fire Department
National Fire Protection Association
Vernon
Texas
Banquet Date Set for Anseal Chamber Dinner
The executive committee met yesterday and set January 12 as the date for the annual Anseal Chamber of Commerce banquet. President M Bourland was authorized to appoint three committees to arrange the event. appointments not yet made. The banquet reviews the past year and outlines plans for the next year in a “red letter” version of Vernon organization life.
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Chamber of Commerce
M. Bourland
Vernon
Parker-Donges Grocery Adds Weekend Motor Delivery
The Parker-Donges grocery company begins motor delivery service using the new delivery wagon. The older wagon will be kept for Saturday use with Law son in charge of all grocery deliveries starting this week.
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Parker-Donges Grocery Company
Sarmrdaye
Lawson
Gil Grocery
Anderson Near Vernon Builds New Four Room House
Farmer WBH Anderson, living five and a half miles south of Vernon, is constructing a new four room house on his farm. Completion is expected in a few days.
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Wbh. Anderson
Vernon
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Grave-Side
Blue Lodge
W. P. Tharf
Court of Civil
Peale
Fastview Cemetery
Verio Commandery
No. 33
Judie Tratt
Paltr Calloch
Stokes
Morris
Jon Sumner
Massie
Summerovr
T. H. Shive
G Hawkins
J Younghired
J. Aer
S. Me . K. Johnson Frank
Couzens
Senate
Besh
Janes Couzens
Detroit
U.S. Senate
Alex J. Groesbeck
Truman Newberry
Hacker
J. W. Carringen
Forhomen
Oklahoma
Legion Post
Stgler
Retiring Utility CO
Perry White
Phea Mal
Heletah
Abe
Vesina
Vernon Electric
Gan
Witarger County
Vevren
Witharger County
Vernon Eleetrie and Tee Company
Vernon Bleetre Air Fee Company
Texas Vallic Service Company
Ager
Rexstain
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Judge Berry
County
Rotary
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League of Naties
Woodrow Wilken
WL. Berry
Stary Club
Juneleon
Min
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Steel Industries
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Torres
League of Nations
Specter
Vernon Howver
House of Nations
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Mes
Ingebjorg Bjarnasen
Mis. Ingeghborg Ginensen
Teehind
Althing
Congress
Rey Kjavit
Chillicothe
Executive
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W. P. Durbin
Floyd Mundy
Eee
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J. W. Umbarger
Verna Weekley
Serene
Teres
Vivian Lane
John Knapp
Tolbert
OD Wy Pauls Pier Pd
H. M. Lacey
Hollie BE. Davidson
Eaach
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Robert K. Dickon
E. Nillough
Renu Witte
Wiles
Hones
OFC
Sturts Motor Delivery Service
Farmer
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