Poll tax payments rise in Wilharger County totals exceed expectations
Wilharger County reports 4 391 polls paid with 125 exemptions aiding 9 5286 qualified voters. County tax collector Mrs M Bini says the increase is fueled by a national election and local races. Vernon city payments total over 90 000 of 97 000 levy, with final tallies to be confirmed in days ahead.
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Wilharger Caunty
M. Bini
Tian Phere
S. HW
Mall
Vernon
Hall
Mel Biniy
School Girl Hurt When Car Ditches Wednesday Morning
Miss Maurine Gregory daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fr Gregory of Vernon sustained unconsciousness and serious bruises when the car she was driving veered to avoid a cow and flipped into a deep ditch just outside city limits Wednesday morning. The vehicle suffered the only injuries as she regained consciousness after several hours.
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Maurine Gregory
Hich School
J. Fr
Gregory
Elovis
Miss Gregory
Vernon
Maurine
Stu
Thiees
Fl ¢Ar
Play Date Changes After Cast Member Injured
Miss Neto Parroff Faust Veruwin, cast member for The Little Choahopper at East Vernon school, suffered a serious foot injury Tuesday during rehearsal. The show date shifts to February 8 as she requires several days to recover and cannot walk.
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Neto Parroff
Faust Veruwin
Choahopper
East Vernon
Miss Parr
Porterfield Named Chairman of County Board of Education
Sr. Porterfield was elected chairman of the County Board of Education to fill the vacancy created when Judge Wartick resigned. The state law prohibits one person holding two public offices, so Wartick’s resignation necessitated Porterfield’s new role.
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Sr. Porterfiett
County Board of Education
O. P. Wartick
Set
Warlick
Chill
Board of Education
Home Science Club Meeting Planned at Local Market
The Home Science Club will convene tomorrow afternoon at Massie Vernon Grocery store, inviting members to discuss planned activities and demonstrations.
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Massie-Vernon
South Vernon Oil to drill more wells on Stephens lease
South Vernon Oil Company president G Trawkins said the firm seeks casing and other materials to outfit new wells on the Stephens lease after Stephens No 1 was brought in. A standard rig and a star rig will be started once parts arrive as pumps are changed on No 1 and a gas pump is installed for steady pumping.
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IL. G. Trawkins
South Vernon Oil Company
Esterday
Stephens
Hawkins
Inu
White Deputy Game Commissioner Revisits North Texas Districts
White, deputy game commissioner, returns from Montague County and nearby areas where he checked the district once led by an absent deputy. He plans to cover the Vernon district and several counties as the other deputy is unable to work. He notes few violations and multiple arrests and fines statewide, with violations declining.
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Hl. White
Montague County
Vernon
Special Judge Conducts Earles Swindling Trial Today
The Wet Earles case in the th District Court proceeds before Special Judge Robert Cele. James V. Leak was disqualified due to his prior role as district attorney when the alleged telephone wars returned. Earles faces swindling charges tied to securing an automobile prompt from A. M. Works and related events.
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Wet
Earles
Robert Cele
Cours’ Pere
Oded couple marry here Saturday afternoon
Odell residents K. Ke Tfiones and Miss Ollie Pat rson wed Saturday afternoon in T. J. Griffites justice office at the court house. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs I Poitterson. Haynes family members attended and witness list included Brownlow Humphries and Nannie Dora and Elmer Haynes. Newlyweds will reside in Odell.
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K. KE. Tfiones
Ollie Patrson
Odell
T. J. Griffittes
the Place
Court House
I. Poitterson
Haynes
B.'s Haynes
Brownlow Humphries
Nannie Haynes
Dora Haynes
Elmer
J T Marr Moves to South Plains
Mr and Mrs JY NPire Péceént sold their farm in the False community to Mr and Mrs Sears of Red River County. The Marrs, long residents of the county, moved to Lockney last week. Sears, owner of the farm, has also long resided in the county and has moved to the place.
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JY Npire
Yes Sears
Red River
Finals at Fair Park. county scholastic meet semis set
Semi finals in the county inter scholastic basketball meet will be at the Fairgrounds tomorrow. White City Harrold Ver on and Oklamion advance. Vernon and Harrold appearing strong. Semis at 10 am. Vernon vs Oklamion secondary at 11 am. final for the county championship at 6 pm.
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Fair Park
Tast
Wilbourger County
White City
Harrold
Vernon
Okkinmion
Okaunion
Oklamion
Danger to Auto Owners Without 1924 Licenses
Wilbarger county warns automobile owners who lack 1924 licenses to avoid driving within county bounds for three days and before February 5. After that date, any car on Wilbarger roads without a 1924 seal faces fines. adjoining counties enforce the rule. Mrs Blair notes extensions end February 5, but violations become separate offenses daily.
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Wilbarger County
M. Blair
Bond Election in Precinct Four Sets Tomorrow
Precinct four votes on a 150000 bond to pave the Colorado Gulf Highway with polls at Harrold Eliott and Guyer. Presiding officers are R P Burgess at Harrold J B Gillis at Guyer and R G Goss at Elliott. Little opposition reported.
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Harrold
Eliott and
Guyer
Colorado Gulf Highway
R. P. Burgess
J. B. Gillis
Elliott
Prairie Dogs Poisoning Expands in Wilharter County
Farmers in Wilharter County undertake prairie dog poisoning this week. County farm agent P D Chater reports growing success and demand for the poison. The Commissioners Court purchased the toxin, offered to farmers at cost, and a Federal representative arrived to mix and instruct on its use.
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Wilharter County
P. D. Chater
Commissioners Court
Wagginer Sues Sigler Company Over Lease Cancellation
Waggoner Estate files in 46th District Court against Sigler Oil Company seeking to cancel an 8000 acre Waggoner ranch lease alleging breach of development terms and damages of 800000. The suit notes initial leases to W. G. Burton, transfer of lands to Sigler Oil, three wells drilled with two producing in January 1924, but claims no further development despite standard practice of drilling one well per 10000 square feet. asks lease cancellation.
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46Th District Court
W.tr. Wagsoner
Sigh Oil Company
Waggoner
Sun
W. G. Burton
Burton
Sigler Off Company
Sigler Oi
Sigler Company
W N Martin Maps New Seed Catalogue Release
W N Martin and Company mails a price list for garden and field seed in wholesale and retail lots to Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The firm announces a large scale seed business expansion following a successful previous season.
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W. N. Martin and Company
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Modern Woodmen To Meet Tuesday Night At Lodge
The local Modern Woodmen lodge will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night at Woodman hall. Members plan to meet weekly on Monday nights, and visiting members are invited to attend.
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Woodmen Lodge
Woodman Hall
Starr Gin at Odell Burns in Early Evening Fire
The Starr gin at Odell owned by 8 B Starr burned late Wednesday afternoon due to an unknown cause. The plant, valued around 26000, was totally destroyed though nearby cotton was moved to safety. Owner was away in Did Ins. plans for a new venture were discussed, while witnesses noted the fire started in the downstairs area and could not be traced to a cotton match.
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Odell
8. B. Starr
Starr
Rees
More's Lake Now Model Poultry Plant
The More's bathing pool and grounds one mile northeast of the petty limits have been converted into a model poultry plant under W. J. McCollum. Bath houses now house roasters and brooders while the pool serves as a place for ducks and geese. About 400 white Leghorns of English strain are producing eggs for market. 26 dozen eggs were gathered Wednesday and Thursday by Mrs. McCollum. Mat McCollum will raise feed on forty surrounding acres and plans to expand the business.
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W. J. McColbnim
Cotton crop in Wilbar ger county to top 1922 totals
The Wilbar ger county LPS cotton crop will exceed the 1922 harvest by several hundred bales and its value by about 1 million dollars. A ginning report shows 619 bales to date with most gins active, while the 1922 crop reached 27 800 bales and valued around 3.7 million. Differences in gin reports and mislisted crews caused initial confusion over bale totals. A county breakdown follows.
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LPS
Wilbarger
Bates
Ray Jind
Parsley Hill
Matthewseon and Pace
Seats on Sale Tomorrow for Cosi Fan Tutte
Seats go on sale tomorrow at the Vernon Drug Store for the opera Cosi fan Tutte the school for lovers to be presented February 6. The article outlines the plot with disguises and a test of fidelity set during a wager between a pessimistic friend and two lovers. The Mozart production aims to thrill audiences in Vernon with a lively performance.
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Vernon
Denver
Ollnhoma
Interest Aroused in Poultry Train and School Here
Unusual county interest in a one day poultry school to be held in Vernon on February 21. Prizes announced for best egg entry. The Poultry Special arrives from Denver February 20 night. Experts lecture the next morning and exhibits open to the public in the afternoon.
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Vernon
Denver
Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
The Cemetery Association will meet at the library auditorium Tuesday afternoon at 8 80 o clock. Members are urged to be present.
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Cemtery Association
Cemetery Association
Lbrary Auditorium
Mambeck
Meeting Today on Park Matter
Stockholders of the Wilbarger County Pair Association meet this afternoon with Chamber of Commerce committees and other civic organizations to discuss the tourist park situation and related matters. The meeting, called at 2 o clock, will consider general plans for operating the tourist park and discuss fair grounds as well.
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Fair Association
Wilbarger County
South Vernon Oil Plans Two New Drilling Locations
South Vernon Oil Company announces two new drilling locations near Stephens No 1. A Star rig will begin at 100 feet south to reach the shallow sand next week. A Standard rig will drill 4000 feet northwest toward deeper sand, expected to start within two to three weeks.
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South Vernon Oil Company
Stephena No. 1
Stephens Well
South Vernon Company
Stephens No. 1
Colley Family Mourns Death of Father in Childress
Mr and Mrs W FB Colley attend funeral in Childress for 52 year old Tansey I H after prolonged illness. Rev Caldwell of the Methodist church conducts services. Interment in Childress cemetery. Sister Mrs I J Terrell and brother J Y Ramsey attend with families.
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W. FB. Colley
Childress
Tansey
MisS Mayo Weds Clarence Mitchell in Vernon Area
Miss Mayo and Clarence Mitchell were married Saturday at 10 50 AM by Justice TL J Griffiths in the county courthouse. The bride’s mother Myra Della Mayo and sister Mise Hazah attended, with brother Oscar present. The couple will reside eight miles east of Vernon on the Mitchell family farm.
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Clarence Mitchell
Mise Mabel Mayo
TL J Griffiths
Justices of the Peace
Court House
Myra
Della Mayo
Mise Hazah
Oscar
Mr. Mitchell
Annie Mitchell
Oklainton
Vernon
Royal Neighbors plan special lodge session Friday night
Members of the Royal Neighbors will hold a special lodge session at Woodman Hall Friday night to plan entertaining a state organizer. All members are urged to attend as the state officer will be here February 19.
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Royal Neighbors
Woodman Hall
High School Contract Awarded For Yamparika Site
Contracts for a new two story high school on Yamparika street were awarded Wednesday afternoon. WY Trughes of Oklahoma City won the general contract and Hampton Metal and Plumbing Co of Vernon secured the plumbing and debiting bid. Total project cost exceeds 120000 with 108000 for building and 20000 for furnishings and equipment. Building will be fireproof with outside exposure and plans allow future wings. Architect is Guy A. Garlander of Anmayrille. Construction to start soon with occupancy hoped for next term. closing exercises might be held there but is unlikely.
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Yamparika Street
WY. Trughes
Oklahoma City
Hampton Metal and Plumbing Company
Vernon
Boo Sealing
Naeity
Debrary
Hell
Privace Poo Fee
Aimpie
Yaimparika Street
Guy A. Garlander
Anmayrille
Representatives Leave Tomorrow for Washington
Representatives from Texas and Oklahoma towns along the Lee Highway depart tomorrow to attend the National Convention of the Lee Highway Association in Washington. Vernon county's I H H Nichols, president of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, will go as a Wilbarger County representative, with attendees from Crowell Paducah Matador Floydada Plainview and Frederick among others.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Washington
Lee Highwy Association
I. HH. Nichols
Vernon
Presbyterian Guild Meeting To Be Held Monday
The Presbyterian Guild will meet with Mrs. R. B. Gimnon on Monday afternoon.
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Presbyterian Guild
R. B.gimnon
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S. T. Porterfield Namer
Home Science
Lewis Reed
Los Angeles
Cal
California
New York
New York City
North
Oded
J.T. Marr
South Plains
HM Daugherty
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Edward L. Doheny
H. M. Daugherty
Fall
Edwin Denby
J. W. Zevely
Sinclair
Waggoner Sues Sigler Company
W.N. Martin
Odell Burns
More's Lake
King
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
H. “Treat Field
Ceramicn
Post Wheeler
Hussey
Ariay
Claridge’s
Mdon
Ice
Ted L' Cresia
King Geirge
Vernon Gin Boeeve
Peoples Gin TN
Planters Gin
Wenree Ta Vv
Farmers Gin Vtsg
Ole Vargo
Tockett
Tolbert
Oklainion
Parsley Hill Riliott
We Harrold
Chelmsford
Navy
Lord Che
Lord Chelmsford
India
Admiralty
Labor
Ramsay MacDonald
Gener
Miss Mayo
Warried
Clarence
Mitchell
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