County Institute for Teachers Opens in Vernon
Wilbarger county teachers convene at the Church of Christ for a county institute. Attendance is compulsory with a few excused. program covers English, history, methods, and civics through Friday, including sessions on teaching profession, home economics, and parent teacher organization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Church of Christ
Harry Mason
R. 8. Covey
E. L. Moore
L. A. Hollar
L. 4. Mims
T. FE. Pierve
Minnie Melton
Annie Mae Shelton
Harvey Thompson
Wilbarger County Poultry Show to Exhibit Hundreds of Birds
Wilbarger County hosts a three day poultry show with hundreds of birds from Texas and Oklahoma to be judged by Walter Burton of Arlington. Entry fee 50 cents per bird. birds must be in by 10 am Thursday. Club girls feature separate entries with ribbons awarded.
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Wilbarger County
Texas
Oklahoma
Record
Main Street
Walter Burton
Arlington
Burton
Bill Coffey Earns Southwestern Conference Third Team Berth
Vernon native Bill Coffey, son of F. P. Coffey, secured a Third Team spot on the All Southwestern Conference for his first year of senior football. Coach Joe Utay praised Coffey's outstanding season, noting the feat could lead to first team honors next year. Eckhardt of Texas University was named the conference's best player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Coffey
F. P. Coffey
Vernon
Joe Utay
Stollenwreck
Robertson
Texas
Utay
Coffey
Bill
Ekhardt
Texas University
Eckhardt
Rayland man notes average Pease River cotton crop
Rayland resident says in Vernon that about nine percent of Pease River Valley cotton has been gathered and an average crop for a ten year period has been made. He believes farmers in the Pease River Valley have done well with an average crop and cotton prices higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Rayland
Vernon
Pease River Valley
Hardware store to move by January
J P McPherson of Chillicothe visited Vernon to arrange the relocation of McPherson Hardware Company into the building vacated by McFall Brothers Dodge Dealers. The move is planned for completion by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McPherson
Chillicothe
Vernon
McPherson Hardware Company
McFall Brothers
Dodge Dealers
Mr. McPherson
Horton Couple Headed to Indianapolis Home
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Horton left yesterday for their new home in Indianapolis. They will traverse principal cities en route and reach their destination around January 1 by car. Horton, formerly in business in Electra, will manage a chain of furniture stores. the bride was Miss Gene Lewellyn of Vernon.
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Dwight Horton
Indianapolis
Here
Mr. Horton
Electra
Mrs. Horton
Gene Lewellyn
Vernon
Pitiful Charity Case Spreads Winter Hardship in Vernon
Welfare Association in Vernon reports rising pitiful cases as cold season nears. A Mexican woman found in a shanty with scant food and little clothing received aid from local church volunteers, with medical care arranged by Sheriff Howardson and health officer Dr. Rhoads. Bedding, fuel, and a stove were supplied, and work was secured for the ill woman after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Association
Vernon
BE. L. Moore
Chicren
Frank Holwardson
Rhoads
Moore
Coyotes Lose in Grid Battle at Abilene
Wichita Falls Coyotes were defeated 25 to 0 at Abilene by the Abilene Eagles, ending their bid as Abilene advances toward the state championship clash. Baldwin led the Wichita Falls offense but the Abilene defense halted his drives and stopped him near the goal line.
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Coyotes
Abilene
Wichita Falls Coyotes
Wichita Falls
Baldwin
Star Am
Eagle
Karl Swim and Lena Moor wed in Forestburg home
Karl Swim and Miss Lena Moor were married Sunday at the bride’s Forestburg home. Swim is son of Mr and Mrs 3 E Swim of West Vernon, a pioneer family. After the first of the year he will be a small carrier on Route 1 and they will settle in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Swim
Lena Moor
Forestburg
Mr Swim
E. Swim
West Vernon
Swim
Vernon
R. H. Coffee Out After Appendicitis Operation
R. H. Coffee, who recently had an appendicitis operation, was seen on the streets yesterday. Though still weak, he can move about with the help of a cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Coffee
Mr. Coffee
Adam Donges Wins Big at State Fair and Poultry Shows
Adam Donges wins top honors with Buff Orpingtons at the State Pair in Dallas and the Poultry Show in Wichita Falls. He takes first place at the National Poultry Show during the State Fair, with his cockerel second. At Wichita Falls he earns sweepstakes for best cock and a silver cup for the best solid colored bird, plus two loving cups, a nationwide record blue ribbon, and cash premiums for his birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Tie
Hhen
Douges
Mr. Donges
County Clerk Grants Cease to Wed List
Last week the county clerk granted cease to wed orders for several couples including Frank Farr with Eva Cochran, Paul Hardeman with Lillie Adams, Lee Warting with Annie Mowry, Lester Husted with Lola Ethel Johnson, Virgil Hobbs with Ann Reeves, Earl Swim with Lena Moore, Alex Maders with Hart Mattison, R O S McKinnon with Velma Cook, Charles Lowke with Mathilde Coch, C. McWilliams with Sibyl Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farr
Eva Cochran
Paul Hardeman
Lillie Adams
Lee Warting
Annie Mowry
Lester
Husted
Lola Ethel Johnson
Virgil Hobbs
Annies Reeves
Earl Swim
Lena Moore
Alex Maders
Hart Mattison
R. O S. McKinnon
Velma Cook
Charles Lowke
Mathilde Coch
C. McWilliams
Sibyl Valentine
Shamrock Visitors Here Visit Stafford Family in Farge
Mr and Mrs Frank Stafford and their children Jackson and Katie Sue are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs James Stafford and other relatives in Farge. They also called on Mr and Mrs Hugh Hood here Monday. Mrs Hood is Mrs Staffords sister. Mr Stafford, once a county resident, now lives on a Shamrock area ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stafford
Jackson
Katie Sue
James Stafford
Farge
Hugh Hood
Thompson School Christmas Program Set for December 22
Thompson School pupils host a Christmas Tree program on December 22 at 7:80. The event, held early due to holidays, includes songs recitations solos and a section on how Christmas is celebrated in other lands with multiple students presenting origins and country notes. Thompson school closes Friday until the New Year and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson School
Automobile registrations listed for last week
Readable fragment lists new car registrations including Guy Bourland Ford M A Feisler Overland Grady Bingham Ford FLA Streit Chevrolet. Names, brands, and week reference provided without complete context or dates.
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Guy Bourland
Ford
M. A. Feisler
Overlind
Grady Bingham
Fla Streit
Chevrolet
Los Angeles Businessman Jesse Payne Here on Visit
Jesse Payne of Los Angeles is in town on business. He formerly belonged to the firm of Asne Kelly Planing Mill but disposed of his interests about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Payne
Los Angeles
Payne
asne-Kelly Planing
Interscholastic League to Place Reps at Teachers Institutes
Arrangements are made for a League representative at each teachers institute during the week of December 17. Supt. E. B. Dohoney of Vernon will lead county league organization in Donley Collingsworth Childress and Hall at Memphis. Others: Woodruff in Throckmorton and Graham, T. H. Shelby in Beaumont, Covey in Wilbarger, Bedichek in Bollinger Abi ene and Stratford, Henderson in McKinney Bonham Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
EB. L. Dohoney
Vernon
Donley
Collingsworth
Childress
Hall
Joint Institute
Memphis
W. G. Woodruff
Throckmorton
Throckmortons
Young and Jack
Graham
Walker
Palos
Weatherford
T. H. Shelby
Bureau of Extension
Jefferson
Hardin
Orange
Beaumont
Rh. Os. Covey
Traffold
Wilbarger County
Roy Bedichek
Tom Green
Runnels
Coke
Concho
Sterling
Ivion
Crockett
Glasscock
Lehreieher
Upton
Bollinger
Taylor County
Abilene
Rebekahs Elect Officers Friday Night Meeting
Mise Plarn Fletcher was elected Noble Grand of the local Rebekahs lodge at Friday night’s meeting held at the Odd Perow Prairnes. Jessie Schuette became vice grand, Miss Faye McKinley secretary and Mise Alice Gibson treasurer. Miss Ksie McLarty steps down to make way for Miss Petcher as representative to the Rebekah Assembly in Fort Worth. March sees Miss Jennie Fletcher as alternate representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Plarn Fletcher
Rebekahs Lodge
Odd Perrow Prairnes
Jessie Schuette
Faye McKinley
Mise Alice Gibson
Kesie McLarty
Petcher
Jamie
Rebekah Assembly
Fort Worth
Jennie Fletcher
Stark Football Star Crouch Visits Vernon Saturday
Winfie Crouch, Tolbert high school star from Chillicothe, visited Vernon on Saturday. He is described as a top Northwest Texas athlete and impressed the Vernon Lions during Chillicothe’s game. The report suggests he may enroll at Vernon next year to bolster the Lions for the state title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfie Couch
Tolbert
Chillicothe
Wand
Texas
Vernon
Crouch
Bond
Vernon Lions
Ver Hen
Lions
Christmas Meeting Planned by Rebekah Lodge
The Rebekah lodge members will celebrate Christmas at their next regular meeting on Friday night December 28 with a Christmas tree. A decorating committee is appointed and each member should bring a present not to exceed fifty cents. Gifts will be numbered and donors named. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Welfare Drive to Launch in Vernon This Saturday
The Welfare Association will launch a fundraising drive in Vernon on Saturday January 6 to meet a $1250 budget. Committee appointments are planned and the drive may extend beyond the day to raise the full amount. The association, led by Dr KE L Moore, has aided destitute residents, provided meals, and helped the sick and stranded, spending about $1000 this year and carrying a small balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Association
Vernon
Association
KE. L. Moore
Hinds Music Class Recital Planned for December
Hinds will host a December 20 recital at 7 o clock featuring readings songs and music by the Hinds Music Class pupils including Laura Castleberry Norena Castleberry Mary Waughes Mariam Waughes Irene Muller Dorg Muller Euna Jordan and others under Mrs L Love lace supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds Music Clas
Hinds
L. Lovelace
Laura
Norena Castleberry
Mary
Mariam Waughes
Irene
Dorg Muller
Euna Jordan
Eturn Couch
Lottie
Leila Lovelace
Gladys Anderson
Margaret Glover
Flue Fire Early Sunday Night Alarm at Home
A flue fire in Mrs. 8 C White's residence at 2705 Texas Street caused the fire department to respond shortly after dark Sunday. Flames spread rapidly before arrival but were extinguished quickly. Total damage to building and contents is estimated at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. White
Texas Street
Jailer Captures Two Suspects Near Quanah
Jailer Artie Hayes arrested two Black individuals suspected of theft of a public safety item and clothing after authorities alerted that the pair were en route to Quanah. The suspects were brought to the Quanah jail and moved back to Guana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah
Artie Hayes
Guana
Combined Choir Recital Cancelled at Methodist Church
A Christmas recital by the combined choirs of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches was scheduled for Sunday at 7 pm in Vernon but the event was canceled. Deer, 23, was noted in the text though its relation to the recital is unclear. The public was invited to attend, and the program was to feature top local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer
Orlock
Presbyterian
Methodist
Vernon
McKinnon and Cook Marry in Batley Community Ceremony
Kenneth McKinnon and Miss Velma Cook wed Saturday at 4 pm. Dr L d Mims officiated at the Baptist Church home on South Main street. The bride, a former Batley High student and former Denton Normal student, will reside in the Batley High community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McKinnon
Velma Cook
Batley High
L. d. Mims
Baptist Church
South Main Street
Denton Normal
Balley High
Boy 17 Thrown From Train In Hospital In Texas
Abner Staples 17 of Princeton Collin County is unconscious in Vernon hospital after being kicked from a Denver freight train near Condon Springs. His brother John 21 says a red headed brakeman ordered them off as the train moved hard. Sheriff detained the brakeman in Quanah. uncle J N Baldwin travels from El Dorado to tend the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Staples
Princeton
Collin County
Denver
John Staples
Vernon
el Dorado
Oklahoma
J. N. Baldwin
Condon Springs
Trae
Frank Edmondson
Quanah
Edmoniblson
Fl Dorado and
Hepwing train sighted in Oklahoma City chase
A noted criminal sought by nationwide warrants boarded a Frisco line train in Oklahoma City. The man resembled the fugitive but shaved his beard and could not buy a direct St Louis ticket. Oklahoma authorities were notified and agents chased him. Andy Gump was also alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ami
Lowing
Andy Croup
Frisco
Olahoma City
Te Hernhi
Met
St. Louis
Oklahone City
Elerald
Oklahoma
Hepwing
Hoolgow
Andy Gump
Oklahoma City
Bush and Mirror Factory
Cotton Picker Held After Check Forgery in Wilbarger County
Joe Ferguson of Cleburne was arrested by Sheriff Frank Edmondson and Deputy Boyd McClendon on a forgery charge. He allegedly used the name of Ben Grat, a Wilbarger County farmer, to pass a $12 check. Ferguson was apprehended while en route to Valley and claimed he was unaware of the intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ferguson
Cleburne
Frank Edmondson
Boyd McClendon
Ben Grat
Wilbarger County
Valley
Ferguson
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Bonrland
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Smith
Justin
Estes
B. Reed
C. Reed
Hammock
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Bowman
Re Key
Norwood
Withers
Steinman
Fallis
Williams
Zachry
Abbott
Craig
Teel
Lisman
T. Key
Rogers
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Coleman
Stokes
Gelhausen
D. Hollar
Thomas
King
Cooper Lautrell
Crawford
Staley
Goetze
Bowers
Newth
Veteto
State
Department of Education
Richard Overton
Guy Paschal
W. Rk, Glazener
Grammer
C. C. Ivinite
J. C. Ren
S. V. Shultz
W. FE. Grimes
F. H. Elam
E. FL. Covey
Rebecca Dave Scott
Alice Mulkey
L. P. Kopp
Bertha Stockard
Lena Stephens
Eva Snodgrass
Christine Barrett
Ben Roberts
Vernon Schools
Thos. E. Milholland
Eula Goodfellow
Vera Walker
Veda Tacieton
Adna Stephens
Minnie I. Clark
U. S. Constitution
W. W. Snodgrass
Interacholastic League
T. S. Covey
Ben H. Roberts
A. N. Vernon
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Edgar Kirk
RK. S. Gatewood
Ema John Morrison
Rose Hlavity
Vernon Bearland
C. ¢. White
C. C. White
Jessie Scop Vernon
Kincheloe
Mina Vivian Meredith
Lila Alfred
Chilticothe
Deans
S. V
Wilbarger
Bill Coffey
Pease River
Adam Donges
Orpington
Buff Orpingtons
Rosa
Inez Laws
Olldean Arnold
Mattie K. Sherman
Bethlehem
Breen Wo Brooks
Miss Violot Arnold
Christimas
Englaha
Oto Sherman
Italy
Arthur Kiesling
Sweden
Norway
John Ate
France
Lewis Sherman
Holland
Belgium
J. P. Aderholt
Gernany
Monroe Dennis
Ul Daedler
Wet Forrester
Oelu
Art Ux
Paul Daedler
William Forrester
Pasadena
Little Arthur Morrison
Dohoney
S. Covey
Rebekahs
Stark
Rebekah Christmas Tree
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