Anonymous threats target Vernon officials in Texas letter
Judge J L McHugh Sheriff Frank Edmonson and Police Chief Jim Keytas received anonymous letters threatening death. The missives accuse them of enforcing laws too strictly and warn against actions to curb whiskey traffic, urging support for law enforcement and noting discontent with local government. County Judge BL McHugh released a statement saying he received a second letter and supports enforcement of all laws, stressing property and moral rights and warning against ignoring moral issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McHugh
Frank Edmonson
Din Keytas
Court House
Vernon
Texas
Dee
Dudge
MéeHugh
Frank Scinousou
Jim Key
Yoernon
Wilbarger
Jim Wey Wade
Gad
Beety Marster
Nic
Jinlee
Wile
Dickey Bell wildcat near Vernon drills deep for oil
The Dickey Bell wildcat well, eight miles northeast of Vernon on the Red River flood plain, is drilling below 2,700 feet amid rare county depth. A nearby lease covers about 2,000 acres. earlier tests between 2,200 and 2,400 feet showed no commercial oil, though interest grows with North Bleet refinery activity near the county line.
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Vernon
Red River
Dickey
Fas
North Bleet
Witbarger
Sunday School attendance by church groups
The Baptists led with 424 present followed by Methodists 270 Central Christians 145 and Presbyterian 120. A community service at the Proterium theater Sunday afternoon drew a large attendance with music by Dr Nobert Dicken and the First Methodist Church.
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Sundiay
Ansler
Church of Christ
Presbyterian Church
Pretorium Theater
de. Nobert
Dicken
Son
Chureh
Thieves Loot North Main Street Dry Goods Store
The Axmerthe Sole drygoods store on North Main Street was robbed Sunday night by two men who rifled shoes and men’s clothing, discarded their old garments, and fled. Entry was gained by breaking the rear door panel. The break was discovered Monday morning as articles lay scattered. loss estimated at 500 dollars. Sheriff’s department pursuing leads.
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Axmerthe & Sole Drygoods
Nori Main Street
Ehatev
Sadeboo
Sheriffs Department
Revival at Bankett Sees Strong Attendance
A highly successful Baptist revival proceeds at Bankett, with organizers optimistic about continued services for about a week if weather holds, drawing steady crowd and strong faith response.
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Bankett
Land posted. hunting prohibited on Barrett property
All land is posted and hunting with dogs or guns will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Christine Barrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs PB Barrett, is spending the holidays at home. Miss Barrett attends Baylor Belton College located eight and a half miles northeast of Vernon on the Magness place, near the H and T Ry Co survey in Wilbarger county Texas. Alice Small of Wichita Falls and Ray Small of Jones Park visit their parents for the holidays. Elderly lady seeks light housekeeping position for small family. Mrs Flynt is needed at the hotel immediately. Plenty of money to loan on farms and ranches at low interest.
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Christine Barrett
PB. Barrett
Hind
Miss Barrett
Baylor-Belton College
Abelian
Vernon
Magness Place
Alice Small
Wichita, Falls
Ray Small
Jows Park
Mrs. M A. Small
Vernon Electric and Tee Co
Texas
Slogan
Basch Concert Draws Interest At Central Christian Church
Interest rises for an upcoming concert at Central Christian church Friday night by Madame Alice Baschi with assisting artists under Vernon Musicians' club. The Vienna Grand Opera connection and strong press praise from Nets Freie Press and Boston Globe boost expectations as advance sales grow and a packed house is anticipated. Armande Leu vei, Italian violinist, and Miss Margar et Witherstine, pianist, complete the personnel.
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Central Christian Church
Madame Alice Baschi
Vernon Musicians
von Tratto
Nets Freie Press
Auier Fraschi
Boston Globe
Armande Leuvei
Halian
Margaret Witherstine
Pete
Rent notices and lost items in local ads
Multiple classified snippets advertise furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 10 West Texas Street. One ad seeks Brent with a bedroom near the bath and sidewalk access to town. Another offers 160 acres for rent and a stable renter. Additional notices list residence rental at 608 East Wilbar ger Street Blanton and requests for lost brown kid gloves on North Main Street with a reward.
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North Main Street
Pinder
Record Office
Host Schaffner Mountain Ven Thursday December 21
A fragmentary notice records a location near the 300 block on West Texas Street and a telephone contact at 140. The text is garbled but suggests a hosted event or arrival at a Verizon grocery store setting with incomplete details.
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Schaffner Mountain
West Texas St
POR SALE S near Medicine Mound with school nearby
Two acres of real land with four room house, fruit trees, berry patch and good water within 200 yards of a five teacher school. See S A Fergnson Medicine Mound or Max Kunugh Vernon for details. Ouato
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Wilien
Medicine Mound
S. A. Fergnson
Max Kunugh
Vernon
Texas
Ouato
Good Men and True At Fietorium With Harry Carey
The new Harry Carey production Good Men and True adapts a story by Munlovel Ahhedes and opens at the Fietorium theatre tomorrow and Thursday. Carey plays a role suited to his skills, with a Western town backdrop and a villain standing in opposition.
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Harry Carey
Fietorium Theatre
Prue
Romance Drives Political Backer’s Interest in Wolf Vale
A political backer’s daughter Wolf Vale becomes a central figure as romance and admiration influence public perception. The narrative ties to a familiar actor who once starred in Western dramas, drawing nationwide attention to the unfolding romantic element amid political ties.
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Wolf Vale
Hert
Poorly legible finance note on low interest rates and land deals
Fragmentary notice mentions low interest rates and references B. Sherrill and locations like nh and ranches. Readable elements are sparse, but it hints at a financial offer or loan terms tied to land properties in New Hampshire or nearby areas.
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Edmonson
Mall Sabourday
BL McHugh
Dickel Berle
Eoheicy
Ptheeves
Bee Hk. B. Sherrill
Wi-Dte
BASCH
Ml Siclans
Ferns
B. Sherrill
Wi-Dic
Robert Boyle
Texas St
Brent
Gentlemun
Joom Ton
East Wilbarger Nt
Blanton
L. D. Terrell
W. T. Milam
John Patton
Route 1
Tolbert
Bermuda
M. Bristo
Fort Worth
B. Halford
Rhode Island
Red Cockrels
Geo. H. Beavers
Route A
J. L. McLarty
Aaa 2
Thalia
C. BR. I. Cockrels
J. M. Knapp
Houte 2
OS Ste
North Main St
Annaimeeter
P. W. Henderson
Chillicothe
Viola Dana
Velvet Fingers
J. P. McGowan
James Oliver Curwood
Man From
Hell's River
Rube
Mary Blackman
Clara Riddle
Sweetwater
Phone Hawkins
Williams
Salchon
R. E. Williams
Wilbarger County
The
Bio Four Agency
M. Rogers, W. A Larrimore
Dixon D. G
Sor Jouett’s
Countey
Fentress & Walker
Waggoner Bank
Geo. W. Richardson
Phouwe
E. B. Jones
Veterenartian
Inter-State Inspector Office
Fergeson Drug Co
Morris Top Shop
South Main Street
C. D. Shamburger
West Texas
Hub Colley, Mer
Forest Service
J. J. Manns & Sons
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Norma Talmage
By Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Vola-Vale
Noah Beery
Tully Marshall
Richard Barthel
Mess
Harry Carty
P. & O. Canton
Canton
Terhune
Orr
Belle of
Keil Milling Company
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