Attempt To Steal Signals Overshadows Elk Shrine Game
A. M. Fielder reports an intrusion during Elk Club practice at 4 am as signals were targeted. The upcoming New Year’s Day game between Shrine and Elk teams at the Fair Ground promises a thrilling contest with proceeds earmarked for Vernon Band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fielder
Fielder
Shrine Chil
Elk
Fair Ground
Vernon Band
Captailn McCalem
Seth P. Ingram
Mr. Ingram
Ambulance Corps
142 Infantry
Shrine Cind
Underwood Undertaking
Shriners
Hooper Family Relocates to Whitewright for New Store Role
Mr and Mrs W R Hooper and their son Gene Martin depart Vernon for Whitewright where Hooper will manage a new variety store starting early next year. The family sells their Vernon home to Miss Winnie Porterfield who teaches at the local high school. Porterfield and her parents will relocate to Tolbert area this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hooper
Gene Martin
Whitewright
Hooper
Vernon
Winnie Porterfield
S. E. Porterfield
Tolbert
Miss Gladys Warren Weds E Williams at Bail ey Hotel
Miss Gladys Warren and E Williams were married at the Bail ey Hotel Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev E L Moore of the First Presbyterian church officiated. Williams works for the Wichita Electric Company and Warren taught school last year in the Elliott community. They will reside in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Warren
E. Williams
Bailey Hotel
E. L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Williams
Wichita Electric Company
Elliott
Wichita Falls
Auto Owners Warned to Register Cars for 1924
Wilbarger County car owners face penalties after January if vehicles are not registered for 1924. Only 800 of 3300 registered previously, with 800 new owners in past year. County Tax Collector Mrs. C. M. Blair adds staff to handle rush, noting no expected extension from Austin and penalties for unregistered drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
C. M. Blair
Blair
Austin
Pageant at First Methodist Church Draws Applause
The Gift We Bring pageant directed by Mrs. Robert Lutz last night at the First Methodist Church drew liberal applause from a full auditorium. The production featured fairies jumping jacks automatic toys snow birds Jack Frost Father Time and other toyland and fairyland portrayals. The pageant was well staged and the cast including children and adults showed strong preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Robert Lutz
Jack Irost
Celebrate Christmas in the Old Home
Mr and Mrs A H Murchison travel to Farmersville for holidays with his parents. Their children from across the state and Oklahoma gather yearly at the old home for Christmas. Blanche and Mildred McLarty of Austin visit, with Blanche at the State Gas Fish and Oyster Commission and Mildred studying at the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Murchison
Farmersville
John Murchison
Oklahoma
Blanche
Mildred MecLarty
Austin
A. McLarty
State Gas, Fish and Oyster Commission
Mildred
State University
Amarillo enters race for West Texas convention
Amarillo moves to secure the 1925 West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention according to a letter from O V Vernon to R M Fielder. Vernon says Amarillo has launched a campaign with January banquet plans, high profile speakers, and a wide turnout expected as officials from other chambers attend a dinner for about 300 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber F Commerce
Rt. M. Fielder
O. V. Vernon
Citys Board of Development
Amarilio
Macy
Mielder
Anmirillo
Vernon
Amatio
R. M. Fielder
South
Boy Scouts Deliver Christmas Cheer to City Homes
Vernon Boy Scouts of America led by Scoutmaster Taylor distributed food and other substantial articles to the poor. The group gathered on the Court House lawn at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon, loaded donations donated by the Scouts the night before, and visited addresses provided by the Scoutmaster, receiving warm thanks at each stop.
Record Turnip Grown On James Farm Near Vernon
L B McClendon brought a purple top turnip to the Record office weighing 11 1 2 pounds with top. Raised on the James farm west of Vernon the giant vegetable tops normal counts and may set a new local record by about one and a half pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. McClendon
James Farm
Vernon
McClenadon Garden
McClendon
Creager Building Remodeling for Fallis Store
Extensive work underway on the Creager building at the southwest square corner, formerly the Hahn building, to house Fallstore. Anew modern awning is replacing the torn one, the facade and interior are being upgraded for a contemporary, ready January opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creager
Hahn
Fallstore
Pendletons Return From Fort Worth Visit
Mrs J H Pendleton and daughter Miss Annah Joe return from Fort Worth where Miss Pendleton underwent appendectomy weeks ago and is recovering well from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pendleton
J. H. Pendleton
Annah Joe
Fort Worth
Harrold Road Bond Vote Set by County Commissioners
County officials ordered a February 2 1924 election on a 150000 road bond for Harrold area. Up to 61000 would match state and federal aid to pave the Colorado Gulf highway from the Wichita County line near Electra to Harrold, linking Tay rold Electra and Wichita Falls. Remaining funds would improve rural roads north from Harrold into Elliott and Goyer communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rold
Wiehta
Electra
Harrold
Tayrold
Wichita Falls
Elliott
Goyer
The Universality of Christmas
A reflective piece on the universal message of Christmas. It contrasts the humble shepherds with Herod’s court, the Star of Bethlehem with heavenly chorus, and invites all people to listen to the message of peace and goodwill proclaimed on that first Christmas night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herod
Herod’s Court
Heaven
Star of Bethlehem
Earth
Abner Staples Regains Consciousness After Train Incident
Abner Staples, 17, regained partial consciousness after six days unconscious following an incident on a Denver freight train near our city. His brother Job Staples and John Staples were en route from Princeton, Texas to Elkordo, Oklahoma, when the younger was injured. A brakeman was arrested on assault with intent to murder charges. Abner’s condition improved though no questioning of him has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Staples
Job Stapeles
Denver
John Staples
Princeton
Texas
EL Dorado
Oklo
Qn Wnele
Staples
Driver crashes into lamp post then flees as shots ring out
A car hit a Main and Wilbarger street lamp post just after 1 a m Sunday, then backed up and accelerated away while a volley of pistol fire targeted its tires. Officers pursued and fired at two tires after the driver refused to stop and kept driving alongside a second vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Wilbarger
Local Boy Hurt in Accident on Fort Worth Road
Three boys Buddy Rogers Bertrand Lis man and Curtis Piper return from a Waco Aljiene game when their car collided with a woman driven vehicle in a heavy rain near Fort Worth. Rogers sustained a deep forehead gash and was partially injured as the other car refused aid. The boys’ car suffered extensive damage with three wheels broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Dadla
Buddy Rogers
Bertrand Lisman
Curtis Piper
Tie
Rogers
Venizelos Urged to Seize Greece After Exile
Following the banishment of King George and Queen Elizabeth, M. Hleutherios Venizelos, a 60 year political veteran now in exile, is urged to return and reorganize the government. A republic is thought likely, with Venizelos as a leading presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coundouritis
Greece
George
Elizabeth
M. Hleutherios Venizelos
Venizelos
Club Girl Is Prize Winner at Local Show
Miss Helen Servatins of Veer now leads with multiple prizes in fair exhibits. She won top Rhode Island Red categories at Wilburger County Poultry Show, plus earlier honors at State Fair Dallas and Wilburger fairs. Lacey Stafford also earned several Dark Barred Rock pullet prizes while Walter Burton praised the club girls’ fine fowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Servatinus
Veer
Ehibe
Dallas
Servatins
Wilburger County
Cantata by Choir Repeated Next Christmas at Church
The cantata directed by Miss Bennie Works at the First Methodist Church Sunday night drew a crowded audience. Performed by Presbyterian and Methodist choir members, the effort was praised as well trained and splendidly rendered with a theme of praise to the Messiah. The audience unanimously requested a repeat performance next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie
First Methodist
Weekly New Car Registrations Show Mix of Ford and Chevrolet
The list records new car registrations by owners for the week, featuring multiple Ford entries alongside Chevrolet, Dodge, Studebaker, and Overland. Names include J. F Lewis, H. B. Wilkinson, Louie Key, Pant Graf, Louis Rows, A. B. Vassey, G. W. Lawley, J. J. McCaleb, J. A. Dixon, and others, with several towns or initials indicating locations or dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F Lewis
Ford
A. Swindborn
Dodge
H. B. Wilkinson
Louie KB. Key
Pant Graf Ford
Neat Hamittou
Barnfield
Lewin
J. J. McCaleb
J. Leone Fert
Floyd Hore
J. A. Dixon
J. AL Ammons
Hevrelets
Nera Cook
Chevrolet
Richie
Overland
H. Tooley
W. K. Greever
B. HL. Keyes
Sherrer
BR. BR. Arnold
M. J. Watson
W. J. Watson
R. H
Hwen
A. B Hughes
Aree Crownover
BR. O. Hendrix
Ford Thomas
A. King
Holliday
Carl Zoch
Warlick
Fort
Mrs. A. Allison
Mra
Godfrey Streit
Perd
Ri.rawford
Deputy Gilispie arrests man on liquor charge near Harrold
Deputy W. A. Gillispie of Harrold arrests Steve Skinner four miles south of Harrold Friday night for transporting liquor. An automobile and several gallons of corn liquor found in the car were brought in as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gillispie
Harrold
Steve Skinner
Gil Hisp'e
Huntleys Reunite as Brother Visits From Dallas County
W. Huntley's brother J. W. Huntley arrives this week from Dallas County for a family visit, continuing a long familial connection. The reunion highlights the two brothers' time in the area and underscores local ties to Dallas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Huntley
H. Huntley
Dallas County
J. W. Huntley
Local Poultry Raisers Among Prize Winners
Vernon and Wil li ger County poultry raisers dominated the Woborger County Poultry Show. Local exhibitors won sweepstakes and numerous first prizes across breeds including White Wyandottes, White Leghorns, and Buff Orpingtons. Awards list credits Walter Burton with the judging and highlights top names from Vernon, Quanah, Harrold, and Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Aund Willi
Ger
Woborger County
Walter Burton
Plymouth Rocks
Yom Jnes
Childress
I. B. Jenkins
Quanan
Tom Ll. Jones
J. Hartman
Mrs. Devers
Henrietta
Marvin Sharp
Vernon
L. Walker
Quanah
Norman Poultry Farm
Byers
Edwin, Smith
Young
T. B. Hutchens
Harrold
Ben
W. B. Ingram
J. N. Johnson
Albert Isley
Bourland
Buff Orpingtons
Adam Donges
Aweepstakes
Cork
White Orpingtons
Troy McKel
Vey
Burkburnett
White Wyandottes
Koonty
Marriage licenses issued to several couples last week
Marriage licenses were issued to numerous couples including Whit and Miss Thone Wailen, Cy Hf Bebingson and Miss Daisy Jones, Clinde Logan and ese Hakeysz Ht HL Tahinered and Mrs Hwa Photw, Ruth Youngblows, Lenth and Miss Minus Anderson, Dowle Hite and Miss Lettle Boyd, Sherri and Maree Crows, Cliva Ive and Bra Mills, Gladys Warren and Lois Miller, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit
Thone Wailen
Bebingson
Daisy Jones
Clinde Logan
Ese -Ee Hakeysz
Tahinered
Hwa Photwant Hey A. Day
Ruth Youngblows
Lenth
Anderson
Dowle Hite
Mins Lettle Boyd
Jinius Sherri
Maree Crows
F. L
Cliva Ive
Bra Mills
Gladys Warren
J. BL Ham
Lois Miller
Bows Taken To Gatesville County Sheriff Saturday Case
Sheriff Frank Fomonda reported a case in Gatesville involving a group of youths aged 15 to 16 who took bows. The incident occurred Saturday and authorities described the suspects as minors with no details on charges or outcomes available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fomonda
Gatesville
Ted
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fielder Brands
Admiral Coundouriis
Jan. J
Mrs. Blair
Amarillo
West Texas Chamber of Com
Merce
Boy Scouts
James
Fallis
White House
Coolidge
Middlebury Co‘lesse
Vermont
Executive Mansion
Washington
aNdi
Hillar
Santa Claus
Main Street
Napier Brothers
Elks
Eleutherios Venizelos
Club Girl
Helen Cervantius
Gillispie
Cockerel
C. G. Koontz
Winson
Adams Tyes
Bett Oepingtons
Koonte
Vernet
Rowland
Porter Stinnett
Voekerel
Connieeli Gatwsee
Glea Robinson
Woeriwa
I. B. Treighby
Pollet
J. D. Browns
J. J. Tucker
Whehitte Falls
S. D. Prayte
W. HL Wawhusa
Y Vernon
Riehanna
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