Prisoners Get Real Christmas Dinner Thursday
Sheriff W. Frank Momonson prepared a first class Christmas dinner for 22 prisoners in the county jail featuring a traditional holiday menu. The event was quiet and subdued with fruit, nuts, candies, and drinks from Vernon residents. A bootlegging suspect remained in custody. another man found near the cotton exchange was treated at the jail and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank Momonson
Christmmas
Matinson
North Vernon
McClenden
Grand Jury
Cotton Exchange
North Main Street
Tie
Edmonson
Thian
Vernon
Buick Wins Annual Race for Sport Cars in Spains
In Spain at the National Autodrome of Stages four Sport Model Touring cars faced the starter. Buick driven by Amadeo Farrell led and overtook the Italian rival after a wreck. The Buick won after lapping rivals and reaching speeds near 87 mph. The Italian car finished second with the other American car third. The Buick used minimal fuel, entering without its fan and consuming about 2 1/2 gallons for the 62 miles.
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Spain
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Stages
Amadeo Farrell
Sabadell
Distares
Lis
Darling Taertes
Farrell
Getaliam
Sitses
Doisy Seeks 2600 Mile Paris to Lake Chad Flight
Captain Georges Doisy, famed French aviator, plans a non stop 2600 mile flight from Paris to Lake Chad in Central Africa, a major long distance test to follow his Paris to Poke summer venture. Denials say John D. Rockefeller Sr is not at his Penn Hills home and on leave to Florida next week. Mrs. Guinevere Gould Goild fights to prove Gould was father of her children in a sensitive inheritance dispute in New York City. Mrs Henry A Bishop witness in 62 million recount of the Gould estate case in New York City.
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Georges Doisy
Paris
Poke
Lake Chad
Central Africa
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Penn Tiea Hills
Rockefeller
Florida
Guinevere Sinclair Goild
George J. Gould
Henry A. Bishop
Cloria Gold
Iny Gould
New York City
Christmas Wedding in Vernon Unites Daisy Bryant and CC McDonald
Miss Daisy Belle Bryant and CC Perry McDonald, both of Vernon, were wed in a Christmas ceremony at the Presbyterian Church with Dr. BR Moore officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bryant, is a Vernon native and county clerk’s office deputy. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. McDonald, served in World War I with the 61st Aero Squadron and works at the post office. Friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Belle Bryant
C. Perry McDonald
Vernon
CC. Perry McDonald
BR. J. Moore
The
Presbyterian Church
J. L. Bryant
Abe
McDonald
B. H. McDonald
Couity
61St Aero Squadron
Theiry
Former Vernon Man Recovering
Cheering news has come on the condition of P r Th Shive of Long Beach California and former Vernon resident, who suffered a slight attack of paralysis about ten days ago. Though grave his condition, he has been moved from hospital to home and is able to sit part of the time. His daughter Mrs W Bo McCaleb of Vernon was summoned to his bedside and will remain indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
W Bo McCaleb
Vernon
Marin
Bargain Day Rates Extended for Star-Telegram Subscriptions
Bargain day subscriptions for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram have been extended to January 5 due to weather preventing farmers from delivering payments. The clubbing rate with the Star-Telegram, daily and Sunday, is 8 20 per year. without Sunday the two papers cost 7 100. The Star-Telegram alone offers daily and Sunday at 7 45, and daily without Sunday at 1 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Star-Teregram
Star- Teregram
Drilling Resumes on Youngblood Farm Well
The Youngblood farm well on section 77 block 14 three and four half miles south of town is to resume drilling today after a cold spell. The drill operates in a hard formation at about 1200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Is Company
Youngblood
Block 14
Reite
Elect Man Verry Ise In Hospital Here
Milford Raker of Electra lies in a local sanitarium after a severe attack of Lottaaamation of the brain. He was found unconscious in his garage Tuesday morning and conveyed to Vernon for treatment, not regaining consciousness for over forty eight hours. His condition is described as satisfactory by attending physicians. He is the brother of Mrs FE Honaker of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Raker
Electra
Mr. Raker
Vernon
Mra
FE. Honaker
Family Holiday Visit to Amarillo Entails Several Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson and daughters Cornelia and Poise spend holidays in Amarillo with her father C. VT. Herring. She will also visit her brother Woh. Herring and his brother Bedford Johnson and Arthur Wirewife in Amarillo.
Westmoreland Family Ties Highlight Vernon Event
Autrey Westmoreland visits Vernon with relatives and friends to honor Harreld. Westmoreland, a former deputy clerk, reflects on Verna Lucky’s term as county clerk and the ties to Mine Verna in local public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autrey Westmoreland
Tbas
Willdogs Wits
Harreld
Vernon
Westmoreland Wits
Verna Lucky
Massie Family Hosts Holiday Guests in Roswell
Miss Marc Catherine Massie of Roswell New Mexico is spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs FP J Massie. Miss Grace Massie and Dwight McNally of Roswell are guests of her brother F L Massie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Catherine Massie
Roswell
New Meniro
FP. J. Massie
Grace Massie
Dwight McNally
F. L. Massie
Fanly
Odell Names New Postmaster
Mrs H H Weimhold wife of Odell News editor is appointed postmaster at Odell. She takes over duties from Mrs W P Starr who resigned six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Weimhold
Odell News
Odell
Welfare Drive Urgently Aims for January Pledges
The Witburger Welfare Association seeks to complete its fund drive by January 1. Committees have started pledges but reports show a budget of 8000 for the year will be met. Cold weather and holidays delayed canvassing and a concerted drive on two dates, but urgent need for funds remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witburger Welfare
Ite
Toowake
EL L. Moore
Christmas Celebrations Light Vernon Religious Observances
Christmas was observed quietly in Vernon with Sunday school and club gatherings in private homes. Services were held at the Baptist and Catholic churches and a St Pauls Lutheran service on Fars Wilharger street. Christmas trees and programs for children were distributed across city churches. The Elks Club held its annual Christmas dance on North Main Street, with additional dances planned at the Crest Corners next week and more events listed before New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Citcches
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Fars
Wilharger Street
Elks Club
North Man Street
Christmas Party Ties Wichita Visitors to Mason Family
Mayors and Mrs Harry Maden host a Christmas gathering for relatives and friends from Wichita Falls and Cedar Rapids. Attendees include Arch Colline and sister, Dr Maxsie and daughter, Anna Wilber and Wonwila, Timrner Mason of Weatherford, and Byrne Mason home from Texas University. Mr and Mrs Evans plan Florida departure. Pryors prepare to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maden
Josenbiare
Birs
Masony
Arch PD. Colline
Arch
Mires J
Massie
Hes Levshaned
Maxsie
Adonel
Max
Anna Wilber Ispoon
Wonwila
Woman's Club Meeting With Mrs Collins Described
The Woman's club will meet with Mrs. J. B. Collins of West Paradise street on Tuesday afternoon December 30 at 3 o clock. All members are urged to be present.
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Woman's Club
J. B. Collins
West Paradise Street
Arrest Report: Black Person Charged with Bootlegging
A Black individual was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Boye McClendon near Vaughn's Grocery in North Vernon for bootlegging whiskey. A search uncovered a half gallon of whiskey and a car with illegitimate liquor. The suspect claimed no knowledge of the operation and said they lived north of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Boye McClendon
Vaughn
North Vernon
Whitkey
Houston
Ease River
Miss Johnson Weds Alc Hill in Christmas Methodist Ceremony
Miss Gevelian Johnson married ALC Hill at the Methodist church with Rev. C. A. Bickley officiating. The couple left for a brief wedding trip to Wichita Falls and nearby towns. The bride joins Haney Distance Agency as cashier and plans to reside at Dixon Apartments on North Main Street after the new year.
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Gevelian Johnson
Alc. Hill
A. Bickley
Het Methodist Church
Wichita Malls
Mieetra
Haney Distance Agency
Five
Disseenites
Deni Het
CHL
Elatorate
North Main Street
Dixon Aypartmente
Roath Main Street
Usual Weekly Gin Report Omitted In Record
The Tuesday record omits the weekly gin report due to holidays and cold weather. Vernon gins will resume Monday and, with favorable weather, all cotton in the county should be gathered within the next two weeks.
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Vernon Gins
A Worthy Example and a Splendid Service
It has come to me that to the drive for funds for the welfare work next year every member of the staff and every member of the Vernon Record made a substantial contribution for that fund. The message expresses gratitude and notes that due to extremely cold weather the drive was not completed but will be in the next few days.
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Ain
Welfare Association
Vernon
Sunday school program and weeknight services announced
The church outlines morning and evening programs for the new year with topics such as The Call of the New Year and youth parlor events. A choir program is planned, along with guest speakers and a special interlude, followed by a watermenight service next week. The pastor Bickley signs the notice.
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F. Kiliomwt
Yorris Pier
Fendine College
Aire Teenie
Polidars
Central Christian Church Invites for Services and Sermon
Central Christian Church announces morning worship at 9 a.m with Bible readings and a sermon on “the Church mines.” Evening service includes a sermon and a collection of readings titled “Tresolutions.” All are invited to attend these services and join the church activities.
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Aoe Smith
Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Pageant
The Presbyterian Church sets Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching at 11:30 a.m. The planned pageant, postponed from last Sunday, is now rescheduled for next Sunday night at Tyme. A cordial welcome is extended. Joe Trout of Roswell, New Mexico, and former resident, is in town on business.
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Tyme
L. Moore
Joe Trout
Roswell, N. M
South Field Oil Adds Promise After Cold Pause
Severe cold halted work across the South Field with a two day Christmas shutdown. Humble Castlebury No 1 shows 518 to 540 barrels daily in 1300-foot sand, a key development. McCamey-Sheevin No 1 Stephens maintains about 275 barrels daily at 1750 feet as the ninth producing sand enters focus for potential long term field growth.
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South Field
Castlebury No. 1
South Ver
Humble
R. L. Castlebury
McCamey-Sheevin
Stephens
Opera
McCamey Sheerwell
Winnines No
Bond Et al
Wellss Guberson No
Vernon Stephens
Lubbock Man and Vernon Girl Wed in Lubbock
A Lubbock man and a Vernon girl were married Monday afternoon at the First Baptist church on South Main Street. The couple, both residents of the city, were observed by family and friends as they began their life together, with local community members noting the ceremony and reception at a nearby shop.
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Packwood
Wiiefred
A. Perey
Larbbock
Iit
Eelock
Lyon
South Main Street
Beide Dea
Wid Mipe
Mallie & Fischer
Perry
Lubbock
Legion Day Proposal Aims to Honor World War Soldiers
Government asked to set aside a yearly Legion Day to memorialize American soldiers who died in World War I. A Sunday observance is proposed to enable church participation nationwide. John B. Waller, a Texas University student, visited his mother on Christmas Eve.
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Chaniueey Baker
Jist
Averigan Legion
Baler
Legion Fy
John B. Waller
Odell Couple United in Christmas Day Wedding
Odell residents Mr Crain and Miss Cain wed Christmas morning at 1 Methodist church in Odell officiated by Rev. PA Wilson. Witnesses included Fern Mixses, Josie Motles, Alle Starr, Tom Starr, Res Shelton, Cage Cain and Gilmer family. Bride daughter of N P Starr, bank cashier. groom son of G B Crabny. They will reside in Odell. Crain works at Starr kit.
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W. H. Warren
Iughter Sliss Ellen
Cedar Rauics Lowe
J. KB. Collins
Frances Collins
W. (. Pryor
Childress
Odell
Methodist Dyech
PA. Wilson
Elmett
Fern
Sim
Kester
Josie Motles
Alle Starr
Tom Starr
Low Stats
Res Shelton
Cage Cain
Miss Gilmer Wity
N. P. Starr
Mummers Svte Bank
Maes, Cain
Odell High School
Deentue Baptist College
Mr. Crain
G. B. Ceabny
Starr Kit
Unfair burdens on Texas teachers cashing pay checks
Dr. George A. Works of the Texas School Survey argues teachers should not wait long or discount paychecks to obtain cash. He notes thousands of dollars are lost to teachers and calls for ending the practice, urging communities to ensure full salaries are available without borrowing.
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Yexas
George A. Works
Texas School Survey
Texas
Jbanks
Jose
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Guinvere
Star-Telegram
Youngblood Farm
Verry
Amarillo
Roswell Peoule
Drive For Funds For
Mrs. Feeds
Luli
Abner Beanor
John McCormack
Pleanor Barnes Levy
Boston
Gail
Muscle Shoals
Miss Johnson
Haney Ensurance Agency
Bride Christmas Das
First Methodist Church
Central Christian Church
Leta Blackwood
Winered A. Perey
DE. Lyon
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