Grand jury urged to probe unfair lumber prices and flour adulteration
District Judge J A Nabers opened court directing the grand jury to inquire into anti trust violations, lotteries, and adulteration of foods including lumber and building materials and flour. Foreman Lon Byars leads jurors as docket shows tax suits, trespass and title disputes, divorces, and oil lease notices among many actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nabers
Lon Byars
J. T. Oates
WH. Y. Titts
JL. M. Anderson
J D. Key
J. M. King
Otto Obenhaus
Woc Orr
OL K. Hafer
W. FH. Stephens
Doug Morris
A. M
Bourland
Tax Collections praised as best in Wilbarger history
Wilbarger county and city tax collections set records for the year. City reports only about 1,000 of 855,000 assessed taxes unpaid. County estimates most assessments paid, with poll tax payments showing 109 men to 1,091 last year and 424 women to 660 previously. City poll taxes 47 men and 41 women this year versus 448 men and 15 women last year. Primary voting strength will total payers plus exemptions, plus soldiers with discharge documents, with about four hundred eligible under soldier exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
S. H. Hall
C. M. Blair
Wilbarger
Commerce Chamber Directors To Meet On Airline Proposal
The Commerce Chamber of Commerce directors meet tonight at the secretary's office in the basement of the library building to discuss Vernon’s airline plan for passenger transport. The Interstate Airplane Co representative H. K. Neal from Dallas attends, boosting interest and potential stock participation among several local businessmen. The meeting, led by President R. H. Coffee, starts at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
Libra
Vernon
H. K. Neal
Interstate Airplane Company of
Dallas
R. H. Coffee
Wilbarger Foard Starts Well to 3500 Feet
The Wilbarger Foard Oil Company begins a well on section 14 and plans to reach 3,500 feet. E W Rice secretary says this is the second well the company is digging. Rice recently returned from a business trip to Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger-Foard Oil Company
E. W. Rice
Mr. Rice
Houston
Route Four Woman Hosts Large Dinner in Thompson School
Large turnout from three states and several counties gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Jd W Morehead Route 4 Vernon for a Sunday dinner. Guests included Emmett Morehead May Leverett Willie Leverett Amos Leverett Wesley Morehead Lou V Morehead and many Leverett relatives. The event featured hearty serving and a lively community atmosphere with talk of relocation plans. Thompson school youths organized for agricultural work with praise for two pupils Everett Sherman and Carolya Sherman who won prizes at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. W. Morehead
Route 4
Vernon
Mar
Mrs. Morehead
Emmett Morehead
May Leverett
Eldorado
Okla
Willie Leverett
Buna Leverett
Amos Leverett
Wesley Morehead
Lou V. Morehead
Ernest Leverett
Ida Pearl
Near Duke
J. W. Duncan
Buell
Herman
Oneal
Otis
Gladstone
New Mexico
Talton
Bana
M. M. Leverett
Oscar
Lockett
J.B. Leverett
Was
Kendall
Clyde
Ellen
Thalia
Sula Pharrison
Dave
Johnnie
Newt Nix
Aros
Charlie Leverett
Thaw
Tarverett
Tooley
Everett Sherman
Carolya
Dallas
Prominent Oil Man Visiting Vernon Guests at Deaf Smith Street Home
A prominent oil man visiting Vernon is staying with Mrs. L. E. Gaines on Deaf Smith street. He and his wife from Wichita Falls are described as prominent in the oil business. He says prospects around Vernon look fine and oil will be found in paying quantities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Harrison
Wichita Falls
Vernon
L. E. Gaines
Deaf Smith Street
Harrison
Property Transfer At Paradise And Lexington Corner
H E Hoffman sells his property at the corner of Paradise and Lexington to W A Hise for 4250 dollars. The transaction was handled by Carruth Watson Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Hoffman
W. A. Hise
Paradise
Lexington
Carruth, Watson & Johnson
Will Discuss Plan for Hospital Here
Physicians of Unien will meet with merce at the Liberty Cafe Thursday night for a luncheon and discussion of the establishment of a hospital at this place. The chamber of commerce aims to settle on major points first and leave details to be worked out later. President Coffee expresses confidence in the directors to “put over” the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeen
Jandola
Mathsuds
Pulesin Chateau
Unien
Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Cafe
MM. Hr
Coffee
Mrs Gilbert Named Deputy District Clerk for Court Term
Mrs. Gilbert appointed deputy district clerk to handle the press of business during the term of court which began Monday. She has been serving as stenographer in the chamber of commerce offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gilbert
Gilbert
Chamber of Commerce
Dry Goods Store to Move Soon After Fire Rebuild
The Perkins Timberlake building is nearing completion as dry goods stores prepare to reopen within three weeks. Interior refurnishing has eliminated fire damage from November's blaze, with Grand Rapids Furniture Co. refinishing fixtures and floors. Mirrors for show cabinets and the fireproofed furnace room are among remaining tasks as new stock arrives for reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Vu Tong
Hiatt
Grand Rapids Murniture Company
Dallas
Long
Uic
Vernon
Leaves for Cameron County
Floyd Cox a longtime resident of this section plans to move this week to Cameron County in extreme southern Texas. He has purchased land there and expects to make his home in the new county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Cox
Witharger
Thompson
Cameron County
Texas
Mr. Cox
Vernon Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths Wed G Storer and Rosa Storey
G Storer of Wichita Falls and Mrs Rosa Storey of Childress married in Vernon in Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths office. Although of the same came prior to their wedding they were not related. They will reside in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Storey
Childress
Vernon Friday
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Wichita Falls
Kell Milling to Expand Vernon Plant in $250000 Project
Day established in 1892, Kell Milling Co begins reinforcing its Vernon mill with a seven story concrete structure. The project targets a 1,200 barrel per day capacity, maintains existing storage near 5,000,000 bushels, and should allow new milling machinery by July. Manager J A Birdsong, veteran of Liberty Loan drives, leads local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell Milling Company
Vernon
Birdsong
Min Ver
The
Well Milling Company
Verizon
Denver
Belle of
City Assessor Opens Vernon Property Tax Books
City Secretary S. H. Hall announces Vernon books are open for property assessment and he will consult with citizens in February or March. The city’s revenues from all sources last year totaled 72,055 dollars, including 4,000 dollars in delinquent taxes collected, with the financial status described as stronger than in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Walker Buys Farm in Wilbarger County for 15000
Mr. J. Walker of Route A plans to acquire 180 acres from Paul Graf for a price of 15000. He will move after the abstract of title is completed. He reports a strong cotton crop and good yields in corn and oats, with the new farm located where the Red and Pease rivers fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
MM. J. Walker
Walkept
Paul Graf
Walker
Red
Pease Rivers
Vernon Acquires Ford Truck for Water Light Departments
The city of Vernon now possesses a Ford truck intended for the water and light departments and for the convenience of other departments. Delivery occurred several weeks after the order was placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Water and Light
Vernon Cleanups Plan Led by Federated Clubs
The Federated Clubs rally Vernon residents to remove weeds and clean up the city. District captains coordinate inspections February 10 and planting February 24 with trees, roses, and crops. emphasis on pecans and utility trees. They urge thorough home, street, and business cleanliness and offer assistance for tree and seed needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Huggins
Vo Ring
No Ro Heath
Collins
Federated Clubs
Federation
Vernon
Plains
V. King
Denver
B. H. Anderson Returns to Hagerman Texas Home
Former resident B. H. Anderson departed Saturday night for his Hagerman Texas home. He previously lived in the county and held property here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Anderson
Hagerman
Texas
Mr. Anderson
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State of Texas
Ike T. Pryor
Texas Public Service Company
Joe Hackenworth
T. M. Williams
J. W. Sullivan
Bertie A. Baker
Farmers Union Clearance House Co
John Richards Parry
Walter Hines
Railways
CT. Werrig
Mart Logan
Bessie Huehes
Gilbert Tlughes
John Scharman
C. Hudson
R. S. Allen
J. A. Christian
S. J. Weathers
Franklin PD. Smith
Juanita Smith
A. A. Vermillion
W. A. Wilhelm
Robt N. Tramilton
J. W B. Young
Joe Forster
Herving National Bank of Vernon
A. M. Tucker
D. Ll. Green
Mary Stringley
Prince EK. Scott
T. W
W. M. Davis
J. BR. McGowen
Tres- Smith
Fannie Brooks
Petision
J. A. Birdsong
A. T. McDonald
H. Mason
Vernon L. Mason
W. J .Showers
Albert Frankenthal
James O. Rouse
W.C. Chowing
Tom Clark
Jesse Clark
Tl. Herring
Southerrn Oil & Cas Company
L. K. Norwood
Hazel Norwood
Lee L. Baker
Edith Grace Baker
W. J. Moses
J. M. Dodson
W. L. Moses
Waggoner National Bank
Vorce
John A. Floyd
Edward Martin
Lucian L. Kincheloe
Gaynell Kincheloe
Eunice Wilson
C. Chowning
Odell
Rox
West Vernon
East Vernon
Oklainion
Harrold Sr
Ronda
Mack
Highland
Srowe
Tolbert
Deans
Hindsay
Haney
Guyer
FitrKo Niliotti
Farmers Valley
Commerce Chamber
Route Four
DEM
Onstrator Viseecom J. W. Morehead
Monepy
Ee School
Ginnie Wiles
OL Wy ‘Tooley
Schod
Gaines
Physicians and Directors
Perkins-Timberlake
G, BB. Storer
Crete
City Assessor's
Vernouw
Wilbarger Street
O. T. Wartick
DL HE Henry
Northwest
Belle Euch
Mars EL LL. McHugh
SB. Lloyd
Haive
Tilda
Vernonite
Dawid Tarun
Wong
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