Formation of a New Judicial District in Panhandles
A plan to create a new judicial district from parts of the existing Portye Sixte and Morty Seventh districts was presented to the Texas legislature. Crowded dockets drive the proposal, with Wilbarger, Foard, and Tarrant counties in the reorganized Forty Sixth. Potter, Randall in the Forty Seventh. the new district would include Childress Collingsworth Tall Donley and Armstrong.
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Portye Sixte and
Morty
Memphis
Bar Association
Crowell
Amarillo
Vernon
Forty Sixth Judicial
Wilbarger, Foard
Tardeman
Forty Seventh
Potter
Randall
Childress
Collingsworth
Tall
Donley
Armstrong
Wilharger
Jane James Vo Leak
Henry Bishop
Marty
Jude Leak
Wilbarger
Workmen Convert Kinchetoe Building into Hospital
Workmen started converting the Kinchetoe building on West Pease Street into a model hospital. Dee T. A. Ring and associates leased the property and will transform it into the Vernon Medical Surgical Clinic, a sanitarium of about 2 noon. Plasterers, carpenters, and other crews are engaged in the project with no rush.
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Ciates Thad
Vernon considers electric company's bid to run city services
The Vernon Firetric & Tee company submits written offers to operate the city street lighting, power the waterworks for two years, and install and maintain lighting on streets out to Condon Springs and Eastview cemetery. The City Commission may accept the street lighting proposal and reject power for the waterworks, or vice versa, with action likely Feb 14 after review.
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Vernon Firetric & Tee Company
Hhas
City Commission
Vernon
Condon Springs
Eastview Cemetery
J. G Rossman
Electric Company
Tnt
Liberty T0
Los Nea Goms
Fairbanks-Morse
Fargo Gil Breaks Arm When She Falls From Axle Of Buggy
Special to The Record Fargo Feb 1 Miss Ruby Ridale is confined to her home with a broken arm after a freak accident last Tuesday. She stood on the buggy axle to repair a broken harness, lost balance, and fell. The arm twisted and bones snapped though the injury is not considered serious.
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Fargo
Ruby Ridale
Therorm
Shade trees pruned amid Vernon Uhia street changes
Pruning of shade trees is widespread in Vernon Uhia week, altering residential streets as axe-men work. The 1228 fruit crop in Wilbarger county faces danger from premature blooming with some peaches and plums already flowering. If warm weather lasts two weeks, a killing freeze could blast the crop. local nurseries report rising orders for fruit trees, shrubs, and flowers after rains, signaling a large spring shipment.
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Vernon Uhia
Wilbarger
Rain and cold may end flu epidemic in Wilbarger county
A Vernon physician said relief from the flu epidemic may follow recent rains and cooler weather. Respiratory diseases worsen in dry warm conditions, and rainfall could help check the illness. Texas reports show lighter spread locally with some school closings and public gatherings banned. pneumonia cases occur but fatalities are few. The flu reportedly remains mild in most instances.
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Wilbarget
Vernon
Texas
Downpour of Rain Ends Long Drought for Wilbarger Farmers
Heavy shower drenched Wilbarger County with a rush of moisture Tuesday night. Large sections, including Main Street, saw water at curbs and flooding briefly. Farmers hailed the rain as a boon for wheat, corn, cotton, and livestock with expectations of brighter prospects and boosted local business as winter demand eased. A Vernon insurer wrote policies totaling 9000 following the rainfall.
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Iig Est
Nertiy Main
Martin Sires
Wilbarger
Long Brenth
Vernon
Trent
Singing School Opens at Oklaunion Church
A singing school began Wednesday night in Oklaunion under W. M. Reed notables. Classes are held at the Oklaunion Baptist church and invite all denominations to join. The program runs through next week.
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Oklaunion
W. M. Reed
Oklaunion Baptist Church
Howard Lisman Named Dodge Bros Agent in Vernon
Vernon notes reveal Howard Lisman, former Delco Strothers agent, will take over the Vernon Dodge Bros agency from McFall Bros. Plans call for enlargement and remodeling of the Vernon operation. JL M Creager and R F Taylor comment on the move and Vernon trade potential.
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Howard Bistan
Vernonite
Dadce Brothers
Wichita Falls
Quest
Vernonites
Delco Strothers
OW. Phlawpton
Lisman
Dorge Brothers
McFall Bros
North Main Street
JL. M. Creager
I Brown
County to survey two Lee Highway routes from Red River
County Engineer Nabors will survey two routes for Lee Highway from Red River to Vernon. The move aims to end local speculation about the highway path. Decision on the route awaits Oklahoma highway funding and county sentiment favors earliest opening, amid local rivalry between Lockett Ragland Odell residents and eastern communities.
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Lee Highway
Commissioners’ Court
Nabors
Red River
Vernon
Oklahomaa
Meltigh
Lockett
Ragland
Odell
Vernon residents prepare spring home gardens
Preparations for spring gardening are underway across Vernon with land breaking and fertilizer hauling evident on many plots. The mild winter rain leaves the ground warm for garden work as households place large seed orders with Vernon stores.
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Vernon
Three Infants Die in Vernon Area in Two Days
Three infants died over two days in Vernon and nearby communities. The Roundree infant from Vernon died Thursday morning with a service by Pr L J Mims. burial in Mastview cemetery. James D L Chapman six weeks old of Fargo died Wednesday from premature birth. buried in Fargo cemetery. Clarence Teaster four months old son of William Teaster died at home west of Vernon. funeral at Lutheran church and burial in Lutheran cemetery.
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N. Roundree
Vernon
Pr L. J. Mims
Mastview Cemetery
James DL. Chapman
BF. Chapman
Fargo
Clarence ‘Teaster
William Teaster
Lutheran Church
Big Gas Line From Amarillo Proposed
Vernon commandery members and visitors from Electra, Wichita Falls, Wichita County towns gathered at the Peek building for a turkey banquet and reception. The event highlighted a proposed 225 mile gas line from Amarillo to serve towns along the route, with Dallas and Wichita Falls discussions citing feasibility and funding, and a plan for a $4 million pipeline and bonds pending broader interest.
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Dallas
Lone Startas Company
Cmler
Plo
Capitalizms al
Rachelty
Nortis
Mer Townsend
Umler
Townsend
Denver
Bridges West Of Vernon Completed
Bridges and culverts on the Colcordoto Goll highway between Vernon and Tobert are finished. Construction of an 86 foot bridge near Oklainton begins. all structures use permanent materials with concrete culverts. A. E. Pirmin owns the bridge contract as county proceeds with the roads program.
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Vernon
Tobert
Oklainton
A. E. Pirmin
Nabory
Wilbarger County Fair
Ft Lt
City Donates Dirt for Reinforced Concrete Stage at Allingham Park
City officials announce the donation of dirt to build a reinforced concrete stage at Allingham park. The project, led by Mrs J G Joblimen, aims for completion by spring pageants. Contractors estimate the stage at 700 dollars and plan to provide spectators with a good view of the performances.
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Allingham Park
J. G. Joblimen
Phere Science
Bane Hoon
Sbagod
A. N. Vernon
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