Wolf Attack Killings Spur Rabies Testing in Vernon
A coyote attacked residents in Vernon around 1 a.m. injuring four people, wounding Guy Puckett, Willie Frendiger, Roy Davis, and Jefe Stephens, with Stevens escaping. Puckett was bitten on the head and sent to Austin for brain specimen testing to confirm rabies. the animal was killed and chained by campers. Doctors warn the rabies incubation varies by species and emphasize Pasteur treatment if exposed.
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Guy Puckett
Willie Frendiger
Stephens
Roy
Davis
Jefe
Puckett
Willie Frenciger
East Maiden Street
Willie Preindiger
J. H Prendiger
Lebington
Roy FB. Davis
Pritt Place
Pritt
Britt Place
Stephen
Attorney Relates Weevil Experience On Preeston County Farm
In 1902, the local attorney recalls heavy cotton losses from the weevil on a Preeston county farm. The pests devastated about 200 acres yielding only about 200 barrels of seed cotton. Weather and experience shaped the defense as weevil presence varied by year. Fair weather in Wilharger county aided efforts to prevent spread and limit damage. The report also notes severe animal bite dangers and a separate local business update on fuel pumps and service upgrades on North Main Street.
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Raul
Holford
Wilharger County
Burned Buick Roadster Found on Tolbert Road
A Buick roadster burned and stripped of accessories was found on Tolbert road last weekend by J W Carrington deputy sheriff. It has been identified as belonging to Dave Williams of Fleetra and about 44 stolen from its owner.
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Tolbert Road
J. W. Carrington
Dave Williams
Fleetra
Annual Charity Ball Promotes Christmas Cheer in Vernon
The Elks announce a Monday night charity ball at 230 on Yoet Pense street with two tickets per member and ticket sales by six young ladies led by Miss Beulah Ladd. A Santa visit for children, a Christmas tree, dolls and fireworks, and a citywide drive for help mark the event.
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Yoet Pense
Girls Club Reorganization Across County For Next Year
County home demonstration clubs reorganize and elect officers for the coming year. Members list projects tea towels knickknacks and embroidery while clubs in West Vernon East Vernon and Okla Home Demonstration report active year progress and plan awards and monthly activities.
Vernon High to Open Season Against East Vernon
Vernon High School meets East Vernon on their court for the season opener coached by 4 A Morrow. The five starters Bramett Tollar Manu Small and Walker lead a squad eager to show form in practice this week on the new high school court near the Underwood establishment.
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Underwood
Orkeale Neon Goal Tossers Cove Sweep Pore
Oklainton's basketball team defeated Fast Vernon last weekend 84 to 83 in a tense county championship contest that required two extra five minute periods. The victors outplayed their opponents in every department and also defeated Elliott 40 to a later game.
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Orkelae Neon
Oklainion
Fast Vernon
Oklainton
Elliott
Bazaar to Benefit Vernon High School Event
A bazaar will be held all day Saturday December at the Bailey Hotel by the seniors of Vernon High School for the benefit of the school and parish. Candy and pastries will be offered starting about 9 o clock. The wares will be on display in the hotel.
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Bailey Hotel
Vernon High
Ang
Sale
Fire Destroys Odell Dry Goods Building
Early morning blaze gutting the BE. ER. Crain Dry Goods Co. in Odell and its entire stock with insured loss of about 4000. A bucket brigade failed to save the store while a neighboring tailor shop was spared. Thieves suspected. car heard leaving town and a woman's coat found at the rear. Tracers followed Ford tracks toward Chillicothe. Authorities investigating in Chilllicothe and Childress.
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Crain
Chilligoothe
Childress
Free Movies for Vernon School Children at Opera House
Under the Society for Visiting Education, Vernon school children may attend free screenings at the Opera House tomorrow at 10 am. The program includes The Panama Canal and The Life of a Mosquito, designed to be instructive, with the cost covered by local parent teacher associations. A feature film will also be shown.
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Vernon
Panama Canal
Niagara Falls
Br. I
Dohoney
Cotton Picking Machine Soon to Be on Market
A merger of Wichita Motors Co and Price Campbell Cotton Picker Corp of New York will yield a Wichita Falls produced cotton picker. The lighter model aims to pick 7000 pounds of seed cotton in ten hours, with 95 percent efficiency and no damage to stalks. It can also serve as a farm tractor and power unit, with an optional night spraying attachment for calcium arsenate against boll weevil.
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Wichita Motors Co
Price-Campbell Cotton Picker Corporation of
New York
Wichita Falls
Record Heat Reaches 107 Degrees in Deans Neighborhood
Residents in the Deans neighborhood report Tuesday afternoon temperatures in the sun reached 107 degrees. The heat wave prompted local advisories and calls for hydration and shade.
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Deans
Vernon seeks city light plant issue in Texas Public Service Co stance
A V Foster, president of The Texas Public Service Co., declined to discuss Vernon city bonds for a light and ice plant. He said the company will not meddle in municipal affairs and that establishing a city lighting plant will not affect the firm’s policy. He stated the purchase of land north of the current plant aims to prepare for future expansion, and noted efforts to ensure adequate tea supply for the coming summer.
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V. Foster
Vernon
Foster
Texas Public Service Co
Oklaunion Recital Delights Audience In First Musical Event
A large audience welcomed Miss Ethel Carter and her music class for Oklaunion's first recital last Friday. The program featured a trio with Misses Edith Skinner Winnogene Trite and Ethel Carter, a violin solo by Everett Sherman, and a closing chorus. Carter, Baylor University Fine Arts graduate and former class president, teaches many music pupils at Oklaunion. Credit for the work is being offered upon guidance from a state supervisor.
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Ethel Carter
Oklaunion
Edith Skinner
Winnogene Trrite
Everett Sherman
Carter
Baylor University
Oklainton
American Legion To Meet For Officer Elections
The American Legion will hold a meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the Legion rooms on the south side of the square to elect officers for the coming year. All ex service men are urged to attend.
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The
American Legion
Legion
Vernon Wilbarger Foard Baptist Meet Delights Delegates
The Wilbarger Foard Baptist association met in Vernon with about 150 served at a noon dinner. Mrs. J W Overs of Fort Worth Training School praised Ellen Rouse district scholarship girl from here. Mrs J E Billington Crowell gave an address. Vernon auxiliary averaged over forty ladies each Monday in November. The year book is promised soon.
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Baptists
Vernon
Wilbarger-Foard Association
J. W. 3Vers
Fort Worth
Holiday Rate Reductions Announced by Rail Lines
Local railroads announce holiday fare cuts with one and a half times the one way fare as the round trip rate. Farth Worth and Denver and Wichita Valley lines set sale dates December 21 to January 35 with a return by January 3. Frisco offers one and a half charge on trips with one way fare $25 or less.
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Denver Railroad
Wichita Valley Railways
Texas
Frisco
Rain Falls Heavily at Farmers Valley
Reports from Farmers Valley say a good rain fell last night with waters standing across the area early this morning. Local observers note the soaking rain should benefit crops and ground moisture.
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Farmers Valley
Dance At Hill Crest Tonight Draws Hill Crest Cofa
Members of Hill Crest Cofa will dance tonight at the Local music will be furnished by a local ensemble. Public notice urges attendees to arrive early and enjoy the evening of dancing and community entertainment.
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Hill Crest
Hill Crest Cofa
Furnis
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