Grand Jury Seated to Probe Local Crime Ring
Twelve men under district judge J A Nabers gathered in the grand jury room to hear instructions and begin work on indictments. Foreman J R Sherrill led a session stressing evidence rules, potential perjury penalties, and cautions against hearsay as jurors prepare to examine alleged lawbreakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nabers
Court House
J. L. Burk
A A. Blevins
R. B. Sherrill
T. S. Sewell
J. M& Dixon
T. Porterfield
J.° B Morris
F. S. Lockett
J. R. Caldwell
W.P. Starr
J. W. McCrary
N. R. Heath
Mr. Sherrill
Naters
Ku Klux Klan
Nabers
Vernon Ice Prices Cut Under New Coca Cola Schedule
The Coca Cola Bottling Company announces a new ice price schedule effective February 15. Under manager Eunice Wilson the 160 pound blocks stay at sixty cents. 100 pound deliveries drop to fifty cents. Meant for hotels, restaurants, soda fountains, grocers, and meat markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola
Eunice Wilson
Girl Birth for Hooper Family in Lockett
A girl was born Sunday February 5 to Mr and Mrs W W Hooper of Locket in the weekly birth notice. Mother is reported in good condition and baby thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hooper
Insurance Rules Tighten on Policy Details in Texas
The Texas State Fire Insurance Commission orders all policies to show total insurable value on each risk. The move aims to curb overinsurance as property values fall and requires agents to indicate the full amount written and notify others when totals reach specified thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Fire Insurance Commission
Texas
The Vernon Record Seeks Early Copy Submissions
The Vernon Record asks for copy by 11 2 a m before press to publish Tuesday and Friday editions. Announcements and ads of any kind must arrive by 11 a m to meet a 3 p m press deadline.
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Vernon
TL A. M
Endeaver
Record
Sigler Offsets Project Moves Toward Drilling Start
Negotiations to drill offsets are under way and a rig will be moved from Kemp Miniger Allen field to Sigler location. Arrangements to lay a water line are being perfected. Definite project action is expected within fifteen to twenty days per morning advice for the Sigler office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Union
Kemp-Miniger-Allen
Sigler
Chamber estimates Vernon population above six thousand
The local Chamber of Commerce estimates Vernon now houses about 6,528 people. Figures derive from public school enrollment, tax assessments, water, electric, and telephone customer counts. Compared with two years ago, residences rose from 72 to 1,128. school enrollment grew from 1,370 to 1,560. electric customers from 70% to 3,048. telephone patrons from 620 to 755. water users from 635 to 548.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Commeree
Vernon
City Water, Works, Light Company
Lockett Club Demonstrations At Mrs Hoffman Home
A Lockett Tome Demonstration Club meeting was held yesterday at Mrs Walter Hoffmans home. Members practiced wearable arts including dress making and related crafts in a small home gathering.
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Lockett Tome
Walter Hoffman
Wheat crop outlook damp in Texas as rain fails
A Texas weather bulletin notes widespread drought hurting the state wheat crop with the Panhandle most affected. Reports from Wilbarger county and surrounding areas show poor germination and potential substantial declines, while some eastern counties see tentative signs of life with moisture and root systems developing.
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Knox County
Archer County
District Attorney James Vobeak Marries Quanah Native
Vernon district attorney James Vobeak wed Miss Or pall of trammeh in Vernon on Friday. The bride, a Quanah native, studied in local schools and is well regarded. Vobeak, a first lieutenant in the 77th Division during WWI, has served as district attorney since September and plans to live in Memphig while continuing his duties.
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Ruth Westbreok
Davis Ti. Ning
Cine
Oo O'E
Pride
Westbrook
South East
Vernon
Vernon High School
May
Baylor University
Tecal Post Office
Sid Doves
Townspeapte Flave
Owens
Wrest Vyarmparika Street
James Vobeak
Vernet
Pall
Trammeh
Beelkoeame
Tha Town
A. J. Ball
Qnansh
Leak
Tre
Tenk
Memphig
Argonne Drive
Whittlesey
City Poll Tax Rule On Voting Rights From Wills Point Clipping
A clipping from a Wills Point paper conveys that Article 627 authorizes a city poll tax on all route inhabitants but has not been amended to authorize tax against women. It states poll tax payment cannot be required of women for voting, nor can it be required of men as a prerequisite.
Presbyterians to Hold Revival in May
Vernon Presbyterian church schedules a revival beginning in May with Rev. E. J. Moore as preacher and W. J. Mollard of Tehuacana leading singing. The congregation plans to build a tabernacle or obtain suitable accommodations in Tower.
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Vernon Presbyterian Church
Res. E. J. Moore
W. J. Mollard
Tehuacana
Tower
City Marshal Suffers Broken Collar Bone in Odd Morning Accident
J D Key city marshal sustained a broken collar bone when a rope swinging from a Woolworth awning entangled him as he ran home early Monday. He collapsed, received first aid at Liberty Cafe, then was taken to a sanitarium and later home resting.
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Woolworth
Mr. Key
Liberty Cafe
Road Cutting Project Planned North of River
Work was slated to begin on a new road just north of the river with J. Archer, county commissioner, directing the effort. Delays were reported but officials hope progress can resume today as machinery from Firegives and other sources is available to the county.
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Hintt Price
Stuart
J. #. Archer
Firegives
Chinery
Chillicothe Minister Preaches at Vernon Church Sunday
Reverend Pipping of Cuttoothe conducted morning and evening services at the Vernon Pantie church. Local congregation has not yet defined plans for a new pastor. Road money apportioned to tanks and county roads bonds received by officials. Each of four banks got 19000 and each of four rural depositories got 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipping of
Cuttoothe
Vernon Pantie
Primitive Baptists Mold Services at Bonrand School
Primitive Baptists preached Sunday at the Bonralmd school house east of town. W. Bourland led the service, with the event in charge of Bourland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Baptists Mold Services
Primitive Baptists
Bonralmd
Town
Bourland
County Champions Duel for District Honors in Vernon Meet
Wilbarger County basketball champions clash with East Vernon in Vernon for district honors with two semifinals and a Saturday final. The Wilbarger quintet, led by Vaughn, Gattrell, Neal and Rost Vernon stalwarts, seeks district glory and a shot at the state championship in Austin.
Gray Eagle Captured After River Trap Near Rayland
Andrew Duffy of Rayland captured a seven foot four inch gray eagle on the Peane river near Rayland using a steel trap set for covotes. The bird, seized by the middle talon, was exhibited at Vernon on Saturday and will be disposed to a park or similar venue. Duffy had killed another gray eagle nearby about two months earlier.
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Hoge
Coyotes
Andrew Duffy
Rayland
W. A. Walker
Peane
Ravyland
Vernon
Kirkland High to Represent Chilives County in Trials
Kirkland High will represent Chilives County with Estelline challenging for Tall County honors. Kirkland was a strong contender last year and is believed to field much the same team. Preliminaries start Friday at 7 p.m. with all teams in Vernon by 4:2 p.m. Friday. Drawings will occur then.
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Kirkland Shiet School
Chil ‘Ives
Estelline
Champteny
Tall County
Kirkland
Hawnors
Vernon
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