Poultry Show Sets New Standard in Wilbarger County
The Wilbarger County Poultry Association opened its fifth annual exhibition with over 500 to 900 fowls entered. Experts from Arlington and across the state praised the high quality, noting Rhode Island Reds and White Wyandottes among the breeds. Walter Burton, judge, predicted offerings surpass last year, with awards to be given before closing tomorrow night.
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Wilbarger County
Walter Burton
Arlington, Tex
Vernon merchants brace for year end inventories
Invoicing, dread of store employees and owners, is in full sway at Vernon and merchants are finding out just how they stand at the close of the old year. In most stores the work will require two or three days. A few establishments use systems of stock and bookkeeping which eliminate the necessity of an annual inventory.
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Vernon
Plans Laid For Community Week In Wilbarger County
Wilbarger county Federated Club schedules regular meetings at the public library on the fourth Saturday each month at 6 0 p m replacing the third Saturday start. Dues remain at 1 per year, no change yet, though discussed. Community week plans are under way for next June with proceeds supporting park improvements and civic agency operations.
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Wilbarger County Federated Cibe
Federal
Allingham
Federation
Hingst family relocates to Vernon on South Stephens
J W Hingst leaves Rincheloe after 17 years to settle in Vernon on South Stephens street. He recently sold his Kincheloe area farm. Arthur Hingst of the Farmer State Bank will reside with the family.
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J. W. Hing
Rincheloe
Hingst
Vernon
South Stephens Street
Kincheloer & Schor
Arthur Hingst
Tate Bank
Faiily
Hirsche Number 3 Heavy Oil Producer Near Electra Texas
The Hirsche Number 3 well near Electra Texas in the Sunshine Hill district is completed for production, estimated at 1,500 barrels daily. Drilled to 1,890 feet, it struck pay sand near the earlier wells and flows are being stored with a four inch line from the Texas Pipe Line. Nearby offset drilling and rotary rigs mark district activity as operators pursue further prospects.
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Eugene Keltz
A. H. Murchison
Sunshine Hill
Electra
Texas
Texas Pipe Line Company
Texhoma Company
Vernon
Jease
R. M. Waggoner
Keltz Et
Gulf Production Company
Local men make good catch at Lake Pauline
J D Wheatley and R WD L fished Wednesday night at Lake Pauline, 9 miles northwest of Vernon, catching about 30 pounds of fish on a trot line. They displayed a 12 and a half pound catfish and a 4 pound catfish, plus another large catfish, plus a 2 and a half pound bass. Lake Pauline, once known as Dam Site, covers about 1500 acres and is now privately owned.
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Lake Pauline
J. D. Wheatley
R. WD. L
Lake Pau
Vernon
Wheatley
New Texas Car Licenses Surpass Nine Hundred Issued
County collector reports more than 906 new car licenses issued to date this year with only two days left before fines may begin for motorists lacking updated licenses. The 1922 licenses total reaches 1,379, featuring star markers on front and rear plates and no seats on the plates.
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Ifrlan
Texas
Legion Post Meeting Tonight at Sigler Building
Albert F Robinson post Amenca Legion will hold a special meeting on the third floor of the Sigler building at 7:30 tonight. Post commander W. T. Ponder urges all members to attend for important business.
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Albert F
Water Night Service At First Methodist Church New Year Eve
The First Methodist church plans a five period water night service on New Year Eve with a city wide program beginning at 8 pm chaired by Judge W D Berry. It features civic groups speakers from Women’s Clubs Rotary Commercial Lions and more, followed by fellowship and Sunday school orchestra performances and a midnight prayer service.
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First Methodist
Mary Mcflugh
John Scott
Anita Brances Dicken
Aliee Meharty
W . D. Berry
J. N. Jolson
Lee Highway
Dudge L. McHugh
Sunday School
Missionary Societies
Roy McComle
KB. J. Moore
Rayzor to resign as Kell Milling sales manager
Arthur Rayzor, six years sales manager for Kell Milling Company in Vernon, resigns effective March 1. He has not decided his next move, but is considering becoming general manager of the Alliantee Comrysing plant at Denton or taking a local proposition there. Rayzor has long ties to Vernon civic life and the Kell plant’s Belle of Vernon flour.
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Rayzor
Kell Mill
Arthur ¢ Rayzer
Kell Milling Company
Flor
Het
Rayzer
Rayger
Alliance Milling Company
Denton
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Verney
Southwest
Venus and Moon Visible At Midday In Vernon
Vernon residents and others in Texas observed a daytime sky phenomenon when planet Venus appeared in the western sky at high noon on Wednesday and the moon glowed in the east. Skeptical locals and some who could not locate the star reacted with sarcasm toward those who did.
Wounded Deputy Sheriff Crue on road to recovery
Deputy Sheriff Wade Crue of Frederick Oklahoma remains seriously wounded after being shot December 15 while returning to Frederick with Obie Key. Crue is not yet out of danger. Key is jailed in Frederick. The attack followed a report of two horses and a saddle missing from Vernon.
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Wade Crue
Frederick
Okla
Ole Key
Vernon
Sheriff's Office
Minister Praises Vernon People Amid Gifts and Faith
Rev. Thomas Milhedhind of Chimehel heist praises Vernon congregation for their kindness gifts and support. He recalls biblical urging to give and notes the community’s love, unity, and marriages, planning greater church work next year and inviting others to worship in Vernon.
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Thomas Milhedhind
Milhotland
Beimgings
Ephesus
Jesus
Vernon
Former Sheriff Escapes Serious Hurt In Wreck
A former sheriff escaped serious injury when his automobile was struck by a Frisco freight train in Crystal City Texas. The car was pushed along the track, overturned, and wrecked, yet he endured only a bruise on a leg and a severe shaking. He remained calm and collected as witnesses noted. The accident occurred as a freight train backed along the track near the depot. He had been in southwest Texas hunting and was returning home when the crash happened.
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Frondierswan
Prisca
Jah
Owak
Meri High School Athletes Begin Training Season
High school athletes prepare for county and district interscholastic meets in Vernon. Coneh RB Galbraith will lead field event training as teams aim to win trophies at May and April gatherings. Basketball squads will play other schools in winter, the sole competitive sport at Vernon’s opening season.
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Vernon
Coneh RB
Galbraith Wil Ieat
Verniere
Mrs Dodson Burns While Curling Hair at Home
Mrs J G Dodson suffered facial burns when a wire from an electric curling iron touched her face as she used the iron to curl her daughter's hair. The incident occurred as the child began playing with a companion. Doctors say the burns are not expected to be serious.
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J. B. Dolson
Birth of Eight Pound Baby Boy on Christmas Morning
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hotty announce the birth of an eight pound baby boy on Christmas morning. Mother and child are reported to be dying well.
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Raymond Hotty
Withers Family Enjoys Old Fashioned Reunion
An old fashioned reunion was enjoyed by members of the Withers family on Christmas day at the South Cumberland street home. Attendees included A. Withers and family of Wichita Falls, Duke Nash of Childress, J. B. Withers and family, M. Comer and family, Owen Withers, Charles Withers, O. G. Withers and Sarah Lasik, with all but one daughter and a daughter in law present. The Withers family had earlier located in Vernon in 1876.
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Be Withers
Mr Withers
South Cumberland Street
TH A. Withers
Wichita Falls
Duke Nash
Childress
Mes
J. B. Withers
Teeirs
M. Comer
Owen Withers
Charles Withers
G. Withers
Sarah Lasik
Mr. Withers
Vernon
Big Wheat Crop in Sight Says M B Oates
M B Oates agricultural agent for the Denver and Whelvite Valley says prospects for a large wheat crop across Northwest Texas look bright. He visited Vernon to review the Wilbarger County crop show and agricultural outlook, noting last year’s poor stands due to drought and leaky ground conditions. He expressed surprise at strong entries and praised the county’s progress, especially in sweet clover and banned wheat. Several Wilbarger county farmers are reporting good results with creep.
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Reigins
Port Worth
Denver
FR Oates
Whelvite
Ites
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Texas
Oates
Drouth
Mie
Otten
Weber
Amarillo
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