Stewards and Pastors Meet at Vernon Methodist Church
The Vernon district annual meeting of pastors and stewards of the Methodist Episcopal Church South convened at Vernon’s Methodist church at 10 AM. Prominent ministers discussed the Centenary movement and Texas Christian Advocate, with reports of district assessments totaling 12,669 dollars and 6,341 for conference work, divided among charges by salaries and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon District
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Vernon
O. P. Clark
Hay Wien
FT. Johnson
Northwest Texas
Gudling Rey
G. 8. Slover
Clarendon College
Texas Christian Advocate
Methodist Church
Oxas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Trey
J. B. Crawford
Fort Worth
W. F.barnett
Methodist Orphans Home
Waco
GB. Mulkey
Chilicothé
FB. J. Moore
Vernon Presbyterian Church
ET. J. Youngblood
W.rykes
As Pergeson
B. Lovelace
J. BE. Crawford
Slayer
Texas Christian Adeocate
W. F. Barnett
Barnett
Hussell
Padueaheirenit
W. D. Vaughn
Chillicothe
W. J. Jenkins
Dell
J. R. Plant
Childress
T. M. Johnson
Margaret
J. J. Yarbough
Tolbert
J. M. Fuller
Crowell
A. W. Foote
Orphanage Program Tour Reaches Several Texas Cities
Waco Methodist orphan's home under W F Barnett with six girls gave a program at Fargo last night and will perform at Torbett tonight. They plan to travel to Crowell Saturday, Chillicothe Sunday morning services, Eliott Sunday afternoon, and Vernon Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barnett
Methodist Orphan’s Home
Waco
Fargo
Methodist Church
Torbert
Shore
Crowell
Chillicothe
Eliott
Vernon
Fargo Couple Are Married by Local Judge
Harshal Martin and Miss Edna Brock were married in Judge T. J. Griffiths office at the Fargo courthouse on Saturday. Martin is the son of Mr and Mrs G F Martin of Fargo while Brock is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Brock of Fargo. They will reside in the Fargo community.
County Offices Move Soon to New Location
County offices will relocate from the court house to Theannes at Pav apne of Cibvriand and Wilbar streets in a week. The new, well lighted quarters include front office for county clerk J W Brock Jr and assistants, abstract offices, treasurer, Commissioners, and County Auditor. The change aims to reduce congestion with a large vault for records and steam heating, with work ongoing to ready documents by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Motor Company
J. W. Brock
Econ Wi Bs
Court House
Shelby to Lecture at Tolbert Church Sunday
Thomas H. Shelby director of the Bureau of Extension Texas University and former Tolbert resident will give a Sunday School address at Tolbert Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. He visits en route to Memphis for a teachers institute and will stay with former teacher 8 L Page who invites the public to hear the noted educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Shelby
Bureau of Extension Department of Texas University
Tolbert
Methodist Church
Shelby
Memphis
L. Page
Page
Woodman Circle Elects New Officers
The Woodman Circle at Catalya Grove No. 100 elected new officers at a recent meeting. Listed are Mrs. R. L. Casticury as past wilard, Mrs. S. R. Crimenardian as guardian, Mrs. George Robinson as advisor, Mrs. Bradford Hancock as banker, Mrs. E. L. Witty as clerk, Mrs. A. J. Morris as attendant, Mrs. B. C. Johnson as chaplain, Mrs. K. H. M. Rogers as outer sentinel, Mrs. C. S. Barlew as inner sentinel, Mrs. Gorda McCrary, Miss Ethel Haney, and Mrs. A. Allison as managers. Installment set for second Tuesday afternoon in January at 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalya Grove
Woodman Circle
R. L. Casticury
Wilarddim
S. R. Crimenardian
George Robinson
Bradford Hancock
E. L. Witty
A. J. Morris
C. Johnson
KH. M. Rogers
Outer Sentinel
S. Barle
Doans Rebekahs Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting
Miss Clarice Hamilton was elected noble grand of Downs Rebekah Lodge No. 387 at Odd Fellow Hall. Miss Thehna Batman was chosen vice grand. C. F. Doan was re-elected treasurer and Mrs R A Batman was secretary. Installations set for New Year’s Eve with a Christmas tree event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Hamilton
Downs Rebekah
Odd Pellow Hall
Thehna Batman
C. F. Doan
R. A. Batman
Miss Hamilton
Harrold basketball team to play Wichita Falls
Harrold will face Wichita Falls Saturday night at the Harrold gymnasium according to E F Covey Harrold schools principal The Harrold squad has won two of four against Estelline and both teams are in good condition for what is described as a fast game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrold
Wichita Falls
E. F. Covey
Lions honored at Vernon banquet after Northwest Texas win
Insurance agency hosts banquet for 35 guests including 20 Lions players and coaches. W. W. Cook serves as toastmaster as Superintendent W. T. Lofland and Mayor Harry Mason laud Captain Walker and the team. Local leaders praise leadership, sportsmanship, and future plans by Baggett Wisemon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Vernon
Texas
W. W. Cook
W. T. Lofland
Bears
Baggett
Wisemon
Harry Mason
Tcu
R. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
Emory Rhoads
Farmers State Bank
J. V. and
Hwarven
W.A. Harris
C. 8. Rutledge
W. K B. Deason
Antle Home Destroyed By Fire On Paradise Street
Fire destroyed a seven room bungalow at 5 50 Tuesday evening at the corner of Paradise and Mesquite streets. Ma and Mrs W R Antle were away when the blaze started. volunteers saved some furniture as flames consumed the roof and damaged walls. The home, owned by D F Morris, had partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roy Antle
Paradise
Mesquite
D. FB. Morris
Antle
Sone
Contra
Sayedd Odige
Reed Smith Hurt by Falling Brick at Fire Scene
C Reed Smith of the local fire company was struck by a falling brick during Tuesday night’s blaze that destroyed the W E Antle home at the corner of Mequite and Paradise streets. A collapsing flue sent bricks in all directions and Smith suffered a painful scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Reed Smith
W. E .Antle
Mequite
Paradise Streets
New Lumber Firm Opens Here in January
WW Bennett, experienced in Vernon and Olney lumber trades, forms a partnership with Reece to operate Bennett Lumber Company. Bennett will manage both yards and keep his Vernon home, after a lengthy career with Herving Bennett, then North Texas Hardware. Vernon yard location to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Horman
Gumoitices
Olney
Ubversuin
Reece Vu
Vernon
Herving-Bennett Lamber Company
North Texas Hardware Company
Hoe
Lufkin
Shreveport
Vernon Yard
Baptist revival training course draws crowd each night
The Sthoy course at the Baptist jewel Hie week ended with strong turnout. Miss Michel Podson led services at Gils Welk starting Sunday and continuing through Sunday night. About forty to fifty attended and the program for Friday and Sunday evenings included Bible story by Miss Tindsan, an entertainment hour, singing, and a lecture on Organization Work in the B. F. followed by Miss Ethel Hudson's address Call for Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BY. P. UL
Michel Podson
Dale
Gils Welk
Sindar
Boys Coming Home From College For Christmas
Robert Wright reports that Everett Hawkins Arles Hawkins and Mevin Lyon have returned home from Baylor University for the Christmas holidays. Also mentioned are Robert Stokes and Orv Cook with plans to arrive in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wright
Everett
Arles Hawkins
Mevin Lyon
Baylor University
Robert Stokes
Harlow
Troy Tay
Home Science officers to be elected today
Home Science ladies meet this afternoon with Mrs. I. Collins of Paradise street. A section of officers will be elected then and a special Christmas menu is served by assistant hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Science
Collins
Paradise Street
Senate names Wesley L. Jones Republican whip
United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington has been named Republican whip of the Senate. Anna Buzzi, once sentenced to death for murder, is back on trial after the Court of Appeals overturned her first conviction. Charles A Stoneham, owner of the New York Giants, and former partners face a Modera Court trial December 15 on mail fraud charges. Burton, a United States Senator, is not mentioned beyond the context of the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Senate
Anna Buzzi
Frederick Schneider
New York
Court of Appeals
K. Wheeler
Montana
la Follette
Charles A Stoneham
New York Giants
New York City
Burton
Hatchery Hust Installed Near Vernon
Adin Dotsres announces a new hatchery in Wilbarger County near Vernon with a 8 by 16 by 7 feet building, 2400 capacity, concrete walls, and daily chick pickup. Commercial and custom hatching offered with breeds including White Leghorns Rhode Island Reds Buff Orpingtons White Wyandottes and Black Minorcas. Local pork producers can buy direct, fostering a better market for fertile chicks and reducing wait times for orders from Galveston and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adin
North Weat
Vernon
Doves
Rhode Island
Fai Jaway
Galveston
Wilbarger
Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Helps Welfare Drive
The Vernon volunteer fire department led the welfare drive for the Welfare Association, starting next Wednesday. Dr. BL Moore, head of charity work, received the donation request, encouraging many local firefighters and citizens to contribute promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergons Fire Department
Tin Welfare Association
Moore
Vernon
Martin Beller Visits Newton Briefly
Mourtin Beller of Newton Kansas won a visit with Mr W Batley. Beller works in the Harvey System managing district. He served in the World War and recently returned from Vernon. He will stay only a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourtin Beller
Newton
Kan
Ass iMrn
W. Batley
Betlers
Harvey Syston Ie
Batley
Vernon
Belles
Cemetery Association Seeks More Funds Now
Members of the Cemetery Association campaign for donations and dues to support their work. They urge people to meet with them to understand the effort required to keep the "City of the Mead" in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Seonle
County Nears 66000 Bale Mark At Season End
The county’s total gin receipts approach 66 thousand bales as the season closes. Adverse weather kept weekly yields low, while favorable conditions earlier boosted overall receipts. projections indicate the total will reach the anticipated mark despite recent declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Witlinger
Dros Gijes
Whale Mae
Oklahoma man in jail for burglary
Thomas Rogers of Ardmore was returned to the county jail charged with robbing Haberdash. Deputy Boyd McClenden and Aubrey Foster aided. Rogers admitted traveling to Ardmore and entering the post office for a package. authorities linked him to a roof-entry burglary at the Haberdash with two accomplices unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rogers
Ardmore
Haberdasha
Boyd McClenden
Aubrey Foster
Ardinore
Ohm
Tfwears
Voor
Aramore
Watahion
Rogers
Local crash victim improves after injuries in wreck
Joe Collins hurt in the wreck on the Colorado high road is improving in a local hospital after chest and head injuries. Holland died in the same incident and Colling was treated for pneumonia but now heads toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Collins
Coloradoe
Thalt Highwas
Holland
Colling
Mooumonia
Pend Day Endrel For Stealing Spare Take
W. H. Patterson and C. H. May were arrested Monday morning for stealing a spare tire from a car on North Main Street. They were fined 15 dollars plus costs in Justice Court Tuesday morning, and sent to a day in jail. The arrest was made by Earl Brewer traffic officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Patterson
3. H. May
North Main Street
Justice Court
Earl Brewer
Four Wells on Land Promises from South Vernon Oil Field
Oil activity intensifies in the South Vernon field with multiple wells advancing. Stephens No. 4 and Heydrick No. 4 show strong pay, while Ray Massie No. 4 and Bond, Hawkins & Williams Nos. 1 and 7 near potential pay zones. Humble Oil’s Tastlebury No. 1 and Bridwell Hendrick No. 3 also report gas and oil potential as drilling nears 1200 feet. Stamilton, Kester and Little Drilling Company operate nearby prospects with depths around 1150 to 1500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon
tridwell-Hendrick
Stephens
Ray-Massie
Bond, Hawkins & Williams
Barkley & Meadows
Sig
Ividwell-Heydrick
Fraternity
Bridwell Hendrick No. 3
Humble Oil Company
Tastlebury
sridwell-Heydrick No
Hill
South Vernon Stephens
Ray Massie
Howkins
Bondon Williams
Ray Massie No
Winnipeg No
Little Drilling Company, No
Youngblood
Stamilton Et al
Kester
Mann Bakery Improves Plant and Expands Operations
The Mann Bakery has upgraded its Vernon plant over recent weeks enlarging the bake show and converting the Holley Cafe into a supply room. The rear has been extended by several feet, a new oven fires daily fruit cakes, and a Dodge delivery tracks the town area for quicker service. The firm reports strong demand for quality bread and fine pastry despite occasional supply gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Holley
Phix
Vernon
Dodge
Owse
Mann Bakery
Wichita Woman to Speak at Christian Church
Wichita woman Mrs. Pp. Jones of Wichita Falls will speak on missions and educational work Sunday morning at 1 o'clock at Central Christian Church. Mrs. 2S. McCanthe's orchestra will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Pp. Jones
Wichita Falls
2S. McCanthe
Wp Southall Builds Room Addition on Oss Cumberland Street
William P. Southall is constructing a two room addition to his residence located on Oss Cumberland Street. The project expands living space and may involve local permits as the work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southall
Oss
Cumberland Street
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Theannes
Pavapne
Cibvriand
Wilbar ’ Rer
Tolbert Church
DOANS
Insurance Agency
Bancurt Lions
United Fidelity Insurance Company
Cisco
Oak Cliff
W. R. Antle
Reed Smith
Huey
Bennet
Sthoy
Epaclal BY. PU
Yoan
Ethel Hudson
News OF the Day
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Sen Burton H.whelerg
Anna Duzzi
Stonehai Oelow
Sen Weslel V. Jones
Chattes
Adam Donges
Martin Beller Vises
Yano Porsche
Urge
Potal
Christean Church
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