Vernon Chamber Elects Bond President for 1919
Daniel Bond will head the Vernon Chamber of Commerce for 1919. He is manager of Vernon Cotton Oil Co and proprietor of Vernon Duree Jersey Farm. The board names R. A. Nichols and others as officers and forms a War Reconstruction Board to promote Vernon as the regional center for reconstruction work in Texas. The 1919 banquet is set for January 7 with speakers to be invited from Dallas or Paris. The group will push tree planting and pond building across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Vernon Cotton Oil Company
Vernon Duree-Jersey
Vernon
Texas
Alex Sanger
Dallas
P. S. McQuistain
Paris
John R. Babcock
Henry D. Lindsley
Chamber of Commerce
Reduced Long Distance Rates Across Vernon Area
Vernon long distance telephone rates will drop beginning in January under new airline distance based charges. Cities like Chillicothe Harrold and Wichita Falls see lower rates from 15 to 10 or 50 cents, while Fort Worth Dallas and other farther destinations may vary. Postmaster General Burleson says the changes aim to equalize toll and long distance charges and standardize services while addressing abuse and efficiency concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Harrold
Wichita Falls
Fraizer
Fort Worth
Dillas
Vernon
Kaiser
Burleson
West Texas to Co operate in oil development meeting
J D Parnell will attend a Fort Worth gathering of West and Northwest Texas town representatives called by C Gamm of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. The plan is to coordinate oil development cooperatively across the region with delegates from nearly every significant town within 150 miles of Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Parnell
Texas
Fort Worth
C. Gamm
Brother of Sayre man dies in action on November 2
Elbert Moseley was killed in action November 2, Corporal Elbert Moseley of Company A 56th Infantry Division. W A Moseley of Sayre received a telegram with the news. He lived near White City in Wilbarger County for years and went to Camp Travis with local men April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Moseley
Sayre
Okla
Elbert Moseley
56Th Infantry
Wilbarger County
Moseley
White City
Witharger County
Camp Travis
No More Smilage Books and Weights Note from Wartime Agency
J. W. Wheatley receives a letter from the Commission on Training Camp Activities advising mileage accounting closure. The report notes distribution and mobilization as key factors during the war period and references related shortages and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wheatley
Commission On
Wagner Colony Man Sells Farm to Birdsong and Matson
J G Jobe of Wagner Colony sells his 125 acre farm to J A Birdsong and R T Matson. Consideration stated as $0 900. The transaction was arranged by L D Terrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Colony Man Sells Farm
J. G. Jobe
Wagner Colony
J. A. Birdsong
R. T. Matson
L. D. Terrell
City Streets Excluded From Federal Road Aid
City street Wilbarger remains in Defined Road District No 1 but will not receive State or Federal aid. Budget for paving inside city limits will come from county bond issue funds and depends on city government decisions. Weather slows graders as work concentrates outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltbarger
Main Street
Wilbarger Street
Soldier letter from France describes mud and rain
Private August A. Lampe writes from a Field Re stationed mount squadron near La Rochelle, France. He notes persistent rain and mud, seasickness on the voyage, and surprise at green scenery, comparing France unfavorably to America while praising industriousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
August A. Lampe
Mount Squadron
la Rochelle
France
Fo A. Lampe
Route 4
Tolbert
America
Lieutenant Wm Berry Home From Overseas Term
Lieutenant William Berry arrived yesterday morning from Fort Sill Oklahoma after an honorable discharge. He received his commission last August at Camp Taylor Kentucky and had been at Camp McLellan Alabama with overseas orders when the armistice was declared. He has been at Fort Sill for the last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Berry
Fort Sill
Okla
Berry
Camp Taylor
Camp MacLelland
Ala
Vernon city bonds await attorney general approval
Bonds voted for Vernon total 855000 with 30000 for street work and 50000 for sewer system expansion lie with the attorney general for approval. Mayor Mason expects quick action and says bidding for sale will begin as soon as approved, hoping bids match favorable county sale results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Dies at Stamford in Pneumonia After Influenza
Funeral services were held at Central Christian church for Mrs. Geo. A. Zachary of Stamford. She died Tuesday from pneumonia following influenza. Born Lillian Konerr from Tulsa, she moved with her husband to Electra and Stamford where he managed a grocery. Survived by husband, two sisters in Tulsa, two brothers in Tulsa and France. Interment at East Vie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary
Lillian Komrr
Vernon
Tulsa
Okla
Kell Milling
Leve
Geo. A. Zachary
Electra
Stamford
Waples- Platter Grocery Company
W. R. Zachary
South Main Street
Anna Shirtliff
Marie Konerr
Fred Konerr
Thad Konerr
France
Shirtliff
Mrs Gaines B Hall Buried in Comanche
Mrs Gaines B Phill wife of Rev Gaines Mall pastor of the Federated Presbyterian Church of Vernon is buried in Comanche after a brief service. Her death followed an illness of several weeks. She is survived by three children Clifford Sarah Louise and by her parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines
Mall
Federated Presbyterian Church of Vernon
Comanche
Toll
Vernon
Foragon
Wlp. Rouse
First Baptist Church
Mre
Wow
Kilpatrick
G. He. Relpatrick
Memphis
Veruoo
Aia
Rew
Elath
Eltdres
Coumanche
Mae
Flall
Texas Presbyterian College
Milford
Tisha
Hall
Ter Pie Rents
WW. Kilpatriek
OT Vent Cel Kilpatrick
Stiftwell
Oita
G. C Kilpatrick
Mia
Cyril Green
Comapeche
Clifford
Sarah Eth
Louise
Itey
Vernon Front
Anvond
Phe Dteword
Taebane
Wooden Shoes and Bicycles Reported By Soldier
Felix Corbell of Company A writes from Monsigne France in November 1918 describing wooden shoes and bicycles as two things that have taken the day. He notes travels from Vernon to Coup Sraiis then Camp Wheeler and Camp Milla while mentioning magazines and toe shortages. He signs as son of Mrs A Corbell of Flectra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Ft. Corbell
Jewel Corbet
Felix
Vernon
Coup Sraiis
Camp Wheeler
Camp Milla
Vernon Neighbors Back Goodfellows Fund With Cash and Gifts
Vernon residents contribute to the Goodfellows fund with cash checks and gifts for Christmas. Donations come from individuals at business houses and through Pinkston as fund organizer. About 280 dollars received by last night with more promises. aims to cover toys, fruit, candy, and clothing for needy children as Santa visits on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rashid Tard
Christnuts
Goodfellows
Thad Cather
Red Cross
Mir
SR Pinkston
Pinkston
Hoodfellows
Vernon Hais
Santa Parsons
Red Cross Drive Shows Better in City Districts
The Red Cross Christmas membership drive in Vernon reports progress in city districts with 125 memberships in the west Main Street area and 80 at Herring National Bank deck. Rain slowed effort but organizers plan to push drive to Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Vernon
J. A. Foster
Tr. HO Shive
Rev. Poster
Main Street
Paradise
Witharger
W. Bailey
S. Hi. Hall
Herring National Bank
Sumimerour
M. Napier
Kell Milling
AL Birebsonge
King's
DIES AP PETROLIA MUNERIA SERVICES PLANNED
Funeral services for Muneria Dies AP Petrolia will be held at 1 o clock this afternoon at the residence of her widow Mrs Oscar Newett on East Wilbarger Street. Rev W T Rowse of the First Baptist Church will officiate. The deceased aged 66 died Wednesday from a cereberal event. She previously lived in this city and with her husband Palmer resided on East Pose Street before moving to Petrolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmers Fetel
East Pouse
Petrolia
County Fowl Admi nator Demands Public Eating House Reports
R Sherrill county fowl administrator orders hotels restaurants and other public eating houses to file their required reports promptly. Some reports have been padded or guessed at and will not be permitted. Authorities insist records be turned in accurately under federal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Sherrill
Fowl
Mr. Sherritt
Fedendl
Regular Army officer Parks Westmoreland receives transfer approval
Lieutenant Parks Westmoreland of the regular army has his transfer accepted after applying to remain in service. He received his commission at Camp Pike Arkansas in October and is currently assigned there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Westmoreland
Cemmain
Mors. Bh. Colties
Natiorat
Westmoreland
Camp Vike
Ark
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R. H. Nichols
A. M. Bourland
E. Bash
Daniel Bond
The
Chamber of Com
Merce
R. A. Nichols
C. E B. Basham
Treasur
A. PL Peek, Cy Long
W. W. Bennett
T. H. Shive
L. K. Johnson and
W. OS. Lundy
N. R. Heath
E.G. Hawkins
Harry Mason
EL LL. McHugh
B. ©. Brown
W. N. Stokes
Roy ©. Russell
J. 8. Sewell
W. O. Anderson
A. H. Morchison
FP. L. Massie
J. A. Napier
G. T. Allman
H. Corbett
S. W. Bailey
L. K. Johnson
J. W. Townsend
Rs. McCombe
Be.t. Pope
R. B. Gibson
A Mile Airline
J. B. Fraizer
United States
West Texas
J. D. Parnell
Oan
Harmich Rae Mo
Central News
Phil Goermicl
Harwich
East Wilbarger
A. Lampe
Wm. Berry Home
Vernon Bonds
Tssue
Geo. A. Zuchary
Central Christian Church
Hh, Stibbs
S&s H. Hohnes
East Vie
Gaines B. Hall
Sass
Popelar
Felix K. Corbell
Baok
Corbell
Tie
Flectra
Goodfellow Fund
Claus
Red Goodfellows
Caed
Krillough
Knights of Honor
J. 0. Brown
Gone Fellows’ Fund
W.om
V Wanopten
de AL P Eloward
M. Thomgs
B. HL Lewis
W. M. Mele
J. J. Mowe
Em. Rogers
J M Yarbrough
A. Birdsong
Dy, Moore
J. Sehmeker
BK. Honaker
Lother Tray
Harper Reed
Pam P. Lisman
Henry Koteooks
Banice Wilson
Mise Vernet Lucky
BL Picks
Mies Marcie Pain
Luther Webb
PR. Parker
A. Allison
J.D. Paernell
J. Kineheloe
Ht. Hendrix
Belton Matthews
Leutwyler
W B. Wright
Tere Baker
Henry Holley
Heed Statt
George Shirley
DeWitt Walden
Morkins-limberlake
Trevyathan
Dee Norwood
Homer Rogers
Herring-Bennett
O. J. Dawey
J. Mo Adis
Rey
Shive
Southwest
J. Z. Johnston
AP Petrolia
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