Vernon Delegates Land Transcontinental Road
Vernon and Wilbarger county citizens celebrate a signal victory in Washington as telegraphic news confirms the Lee Highway route through southern Oklahoma and Texas. Texas-Oklahoma leaders Rh. H Coffee and Judge E J McHugh spearheaded efforts, with M. Johnson of Washington as a key organizer, as plans advance to connect the inland route from New York to the Pacific via Altus Childress Plainview Roswell and beyond.
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Vernon
Wilbarger
Oklahoma
Texas
Washington
America
Lee Highway Association
Capitol
Altus
Okla
Childress
Plainview
Roswell
Wilbarger County Cotton Crop Valued Over 3.7 Million
The Record reports Wilbarger county will gin about 27 800 bales this season with total expected crop value near 5.7 million. Gins estimate about 1 200 more bales and county bank deposits may exceed last year by 50 to 60 percent. Vernon gins will operate only part time next Thursday and Friday.
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Wilbarger
Record
Vernon Gins
Seine
Parsley Hill
Sone Lore
Oklainion
Rayland Las Gst
Harrold
Odell
Fiddling Party At Howard's Hosts Local Fiddlers
A Wednesday night fiddling party at Dr. Nes home in Chillicothe brought together Vernon area players Uncle Billie Houghston Sallie Robertson Louis Frank and other guests. The gathering featured classic tunes including Sally Goodin Turkey in the Straw and Ark Travelers, with a violin dating back decades on display.
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Sally Goodin
Arkansas Traveler
W. i. Howard
Vernon
Billie Houghston
Free
Cunningham
Chillicathe
Sallie) Robertson
Louis Frank
Chillicothe
Lin
Joe
Howard
Fiddlers
Santa Claus Letter to Wilbarger Folk via Radio
A whimsical message from Santa Claus to Wilbarger residents via radio expresses a playful urging to vote and hints at better stock to sell. The letter blends holiday spirit with community-focused guidance, noting a request for assistance and a charitable tone toward listeners.
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Santa Claus
Wilbarger Folk
Consolidation Talks Push Four Rural Districts Toward Union
In Wilbarger county discussions address merging Elliott Guyer Thompson and El Reno districts into a single independent school system. Plans propose a brick structure near Elliott, eight teachers for about 34 pupils each, and student transportation, with projected savings in salaries and tax impacts under existing local and state statutes.
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Elliott
Guyer
Thompson
EE Reno
Ellett
Hollay
Wilbarger
Anere
Eyeott
Hollar
Filiott
el Reno
Giver
Eliott
Plollant
Tmder
Fons
Oklainian
Texas
Baby Sterling Huff Johnson Born to Amarillo Couple
Mr and Mrs Bedford Johnson of Amarillo announce the birth of a baby boy named Sterling Huff Johnson born yesterday. Mr Johnson is Lea Johnson’s brother, vice president of Herring National Bank. Mrs Johnson is daughter of the late Judge S P B Muff.
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Bedford Johnson
Amarillo
iMr. Johnson
Lea Johnson
The
Herring National Bank
Mrs. Johnson
S. PB. Muff
Sterling Huff Johnson
Vernon Men In Washington Fight For Texas-Oklahoma Route
R H Coffee led the effort for a clean cut victory for the Texas-Oklahoma southern route of the Lee Highway. He spent six months pushing the trans continental road through Wilbarger county. Judge E L McHugh helped secure $600000 road bonds last year by a 4 to 1 majority. Both men were in Washington Wednesday when Vernon was designated as the route.
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R. H. Coffee
Wilbarger County
E. L. McHugh
Washington
Vernon
Danson Died After Illness In White City Community
J T J Danson a prominent farmer from the White City area died last Tuesday at 610 pm after several weeks of illness. He previously suffered a fall in October that fractured his skull, which is believed to have caused his death. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev F B Pearson. Danson, born November 20 1860 near LaGrange Texas, was raised by an uncle near Alexandria Louisiana after his parents died. He married Mollie Matney on December 27 1883 and lived in Louisiana for 17 years before moving to Wilbarger County in 1900, where he remained about 75 years. He leaves wife Mollie and four children Mrs H Adkins of Parroid, Mrs G W Riggs of Fort Worth, Minnie and Sevina Dusen of the White City community. A devout Baptist, he was active in church work and Christian service.
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J.T
Danson
White City
Perth
Opf
Vernom
Plavey Ais
East View
F. Bb. Pearson
Dansen
la Grange
Alexvandra
Dat
Mollie Matheny
Isss
Louisiana
Wilbarger County
January
Bet
Mas. H . Adkins
Parroid
Mes
GW. Riggs
Foret Worth
Mirenus Mo
Sevineur Dusen
Bazaar by Tiarroth Ladies Claims Today's Sale
The ladies of the Tiarroth are holding a bazaar today and tomorrow to raise funds for the school dining room, with proceeds expected to furnish the dining area and support school meals.
Collector Blair reports progress at county tax office
Collector Blair announced a busy season as motor vehicle registrations rise and taxes advance. He projected county taxes would reach about 25 percent more revenue than last year, aided by a 2.5 million road bond issue, with poll taxes also paid and more women contributing. Blair noted his Harrold visit yesterday and that this would be his final county tour.
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Blair
ANK
Vernon Electric Company offers city electricity for water plant
The Vernon Electric and Tee Company proposes to supply electric current to Vernon Texas for pumping water from Condom Springs. They await approval to sign a contract, noting a 540 horsepower diesel engine order and two year terms at a rate to be set by city engineers.
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Vernon Electric & Tee Company
City Commission
Gendow Springs
Elt
Sirs
Vernon Electric and Tee Company
Patstery
St. Louis
Vernon
Condlom Springs
Eli Fheley
Vernon Electric & Lce CO
Record Election Closes Tomorrow Night at 12
City commission contracts Fairbanks engines for water plant near Condon Springs with 200 and 100 horsepower units. Aims to supply a city water system powering a large reservoir and future Vernon needs. Debate over who will provide pumping power and where engines will be placed continues as voting closes.
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Condon Springs
Vernon
Vernon Poultry Show Set for December 28
The annual Vernon Poultry Show will be held December 28 at the A F Peck Building on South Main Street. Officials say organizers have prepared the venue and expect strong attendance with a new female exhibitor feature drawing attention.
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Vernon
Iene
A F. Peck
South Mainstree
Id, Feckersmith
Toe Organization
Vernon Electric to Install Big Sign at Station
Vernon Electric to place a large electric lettered sign near the railroad station once the winning seven word slogan is chosen. The firm offers a prize for the best slogan to be used on the sign, with manager Mr Roseman stating the value of slogans in other towns.
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Ecord
Grok
Diobt
Bis
Peane
Ae Vernon Electric
Local Electric Company
Vernon
Roseman
Pew Company
Roswell Visitors Visit Son in Vernon Area
Mr and Mrs Musale of Roswell are visiting their son P L Musio in Vernon. They were married several months ago and plan to stay briefly while Catherine Muaxeie is assisting.
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Mit
Musale of
Roswell
Ly Vernon
Merora
Teghster
Catherine Muaxeie
Timothy Healy to be Governor General of Irish Free State
Report claims Timothy Healy will be appointed Governor General of the Irish Free State after treaty between England and Ireland. The article notes Harsh political tensions and pending decisions affecting leadership in Dublin and London.
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Huntiet
Timothy Healy
Irish Free State
England
Ireland
Elks Remember Christmas Charity Drive for Vernon Children
Vernon officials announce the Elks charity drive to reach every local child this Christmas. Santa Claus is expected to visit the lodge room and deliver toys and gifts. Children may send messages to Santa through Vernon officials or local storeier at the lodge office.
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Vernon
Tie
Saat Chow
Bork
Santa Cloud
Christin
Vernon Howards
Santa Cho Estomar
Storey
Mayer Mason
Buddy Itt Oy Sine Offelad
The
Dodge
Peeay Rawland Baptist Church Saturday Night
Fragmentary notice about a Baptist church event at Raglan Chapel with a program including songs and readings. Specific details are unreadable due to garbled text, but the piece references a Saturday night gathering and mentions a mothers love theme.
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Mather
Ber Ebiideen
Raglan Rapthe Church
Unclear local notice on events and dates
Fragmented OCR text mentions Callige Station resident Mr Magete Barty and a Wednesday event. References a Presbyterian meeting with Mee Vickery and an upcoming deadline. The readable content is garbled and lacks clear actions, dates, or locations.
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Magete Barty
Callige Station
Olvarobe
Rouge
Rowan Yarat Alecrets
Starnes and Marcum Porch Trade With Vernon Stake
The article reports that Starnes and Marcum Porch exchange with Vernon, restructuring ownership of a blacksmith shop. The move shifts the blacksmithing business from West Texas street to Starner and Marecore, who recently separated from their families to remain in Vernon and establish a home there.
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Cracy Heros
West Texus Street
Starner
Marecore
Vernon
Mr. Starnes
Abe
Witharger Frow
Stemphis
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