Harrold Quintet Wins County Basketball Title
Harrold defeated Vernon 28 to 13 in the semi finals, then beat West Vernon 34 to 25 to capture the Wilbarger county interscholastic title at Fair Park. McClendon led Harrold with 16 points. Rook and B Clynch added key long shots as West Vernon impressed with passing and floor work.
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Harrold
Vernon
Wilbarger
Harrold Olays
Estelline
B. Clynch
Rook
Bourland
Harrolds
Harrold-Vernon
Be Clynch
Crouch
Clynch
Walker
West Vernon
Sin Faver
McClendon
Davis
C. Cole
Blake
Former Vernon Man Killed by Fall From Car
A message reports W H Snow a former Vernon resident was killed February 4 in Donna when he fell from an automobile to the paving causing a brain concussion. He had taught in the county and remained a Woodmen of the World member.
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Vernon
W H. Snow
Donna
Ile
Woodmen of the World
Colley Donates Thirty Books to County Free Library
Miss Lillian Newton county librarian announces the gift of thirty fiction volumes for the library shelves. Mrs. Tincbard Colley donated the books this week.
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Wks. Colley
County Free Library
Lillian Newton
Tincbard Colley
Dr J M Newman Returns to City After Long Absence
Dr J M Newman came back to the city on Tuesday night after leaving in 1920. He maintained offices in the Frisco hotel during the intervening years.
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J. M. Newman
Frisco Hotel
Wichita Falls editor named UT Regent by governor
Ed Howard, long time Wichita Falls publisher and former postmaster under Wilson, is appointed regent of the University of Texas by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. Howard has lived in Wichita Falls thirty years and led civic and political efforts including support for Mrs. Ferguson in the last gubernatorial primaries.
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Ed Howard
Reneor
Wichita Falls
Yimnes
Wichita Deity Times
University of Texas
Miriam A. Kergnson
Howard
Wichita Walls
The
Daily Times
Wilson
Ferguson
City To Improve Water Supply With New Reservoirs
At Tuesday's meeting the city commission adopted ALT Rob inson’s water conditions report and the plan to install three more concrete reservoirs at the city lake. Work is expected to begin next week to boost supply. The city attorney was instructed to draft building permits code changes for additions and new construction. Secretary Hall’s January report was read and adopted.
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City Commission
Lake
Alt. Rob
J. S. Cook
Uny
S. H. Hall
Knights Templar Conclave To Confer Orders Friday
Vernon Commandery No 8 Knights Templar will hold a special conclave at Munsonic hall Friday afternoon February 20 at five o clock. RL O D Killough eminent commander will preside. The meeting aims to confer the orders on Royal Arch companions including Barry Crowell Rufus Tarter Fred Rennels Crowell Earnest Grimsley Thalia and Frank Lewis Massie Vernon. Lunch will be served.
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Vernon Commandery
Knights Templar
Od. L. Killough
Order
Munsonic Hall
TL W. Norwood
Royal Arch
Barry
Crowell
Rufus Tarter
Chilicothe
Fred Rennels
Earnest G. Grimsley
Thalia
Frank Lewis Massie
Vernon
Merchants Protect Association Formed to Track Worthless Checks
The Merchants Protective Association is organized with L. C. Cole of Perkins Timberlake Company as manager to handle worthless checks. Collected checks on banks with insufficient funds are turned to Cole who contacts the issuers. He offers a chance to settle before charges are filed, and has already processed many large checks.
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The
Merchants Protective Association
L. C. Cole
Perkins-Timberlake Company
Mr. Cole
Cole
City volunteer fire department barred from leaving city limits
The city volunteer fire department has orders not to take city owned apparatus outside the city to fight fires. Mason says the rule stands until the county agrees to cooperate and cover upkeep costs. Chief Key notes discussions with other city and county departments about county cooperation and a county owned engine used for county fires.
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City Volunteer Fire Department
Leity Commission
J. D. Key
Thre Departmente
Jennie
Ounty
Dallas
Miss Keeling to Sing at Presbyterian Church Debut
Miss Ottie Keeling of Marlin a former Texas Woman’s College student and mimic teacher at Wichita Falls sings at both morning and evening services. The mezzo soprano, described as beautiful, will perform with her friend Miss Georgia Castlebury during the week.
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Ottie Keeling
Marlin
Wichita Falls
Presbyterian Church
Miss Keeling
Texas Womans Collegee
Georgia Castlebury
Odd Fellows to Enter Contest at CORTOSE Session
Seven teams have been assigned to enter the CORTOSE on Wednesday March 18 as a business session opens the event. George W. Backus of Vernon will be installed grand master at the San Antonio session March 12, the first step toward the grand master’s office. The incoming grand master will announce officers and committees next week. Scores of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from the county will attend, taking advantage of the meeting’s proximity.
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Grand Lodge
Ius
Wth
Beil
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Jeund
Corsteann
Wichita Falls
Focal Lodge
Odd Fellows of Texas
Andor
O. W. Thurlow
Minnie Barker
T. J. Bell
Dudge P. A. Martin
G. W. Hawking
The
Houston
Bertie Davis
Rebekah Aesembly
San Antonio
Mamie Dale Brown
Iown Park
Doputy
W. Backus
Vernon
Wichita Theater
Department of Cennet
TO. G. F. Hall
Iupiei
Rider of Aid
At & Oo
Col Ed Vestal
Rebekah Assembly
Labor Temple
Assembly
George W. Backus
Rand Nastier
Itix
Order
Rebekahy
Nearing Season Finish 65000 Bales Ginned
The report shows 64 455 bales ginned as the season closes with most cotton processed. The summary notes remaining uncalled balls and mentions totals by county and outside ginners with a grand total and the year’s gin count.
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Lianers
Mutaar Cressretiroe
RDG CE
Sinsihetpeiscom Seotee
Fire blinds barn and damages residence on Marshall Street
A fire of unknown origin practically destroyed a barn and threatened the Frank Hood residence on Marshall Street Tuesday afternoon. Strong winds fed the blaze, damaging the hood home’s roof and leaving one room used as a barn and storage space. The other identified room had been converted to a storage area by Mr. Teall.
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Frank Hood
Marshall Steel
Bara Fe LD
Terrell
My. Eal
Keltzs Return Home After Dallas Treatment
Mr and Mrs Eugene Keltz have come home following several weeks in Dallas where Mrs Keltz received medical care. She is improved but likely must return to Dallas for further treatment within a short period.
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Eugene Keltz
Dallas
Keltz
Bnt
Local Market Prices Across Chickens Wheat Butter and Cotton
Readable market brief lists prices for chickens per pound and per dozen, buyers factor in 38 cents, wheat at 81.65 per bushel, butter at 2.50, cotton middling at 23.75 cents per pound, cotton seed and meal around 26.00 per ton. Indicates varied commodity costs across local markets with basic commodity names and unit prices.
New Ice Plant Bid Notice For Cumberland and Hive Streets
Bids will be received next week for a steel and concrete ice plant at Cumberland and Hive streets to house a new raw water intake and electric driven machinery. The firm owns 120 by 110 feet on Cumberland and Olive for the site. Project cost is about 40 000 with a modern building planned and operating by warm weather.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Church and Tabernacle
Main
Paradise Streets
Mall
Main and
Aradise
Main Street
al At Tabernacle
Chureh
Othe
Cumberland and
Hive Streets
Wow Pow Electric Aid Tee Company
Olive
The Ghost Between Pleases Big Audience Here Last Night
A lively stage production titled The Ghost Between drew strong audience response with sharp comedy amid a tragic core. The plot centers on the memory of the doctor’s wife’s late husband, whose presence drives the tale and odd humor through a night of drama.
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Between
Duce
Banquet Planned by American Legion in King Building
Elaborate preparations are under way for the Albert FE Robinson post banquet and officer installation of the American Legion. Prominent speakers have been announced for Tuesday night at the King building. Ex servicemen from the county are invited, with expectations of a large turnout.
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Albert FE Robinson
American Legion
King Building
Eax
Judgment on Note In Marion County Court
Judgment was entered in Marion County court in the case Marion Machine Moon dry & Supply Co. vs T Pigg and A Ty Peet ordering the plaintiff to recover 31 804 138 and costs. The dispute has caused court tension and a lengthy fight. A separate case Snodgivans vs You Worth & Denver saw a judgment on special issues and a motion for judgment. hearing was set for tomorrow morning before Judge Nabers after delays.
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Mistriot
Marion Machine
Moondry & Suppoly Company
T. Pigg
A. Ty Peet
Peek
Lourt Cipeles
Walnuff
Snodgivans
Worth
Denver
Dodge James
Couel
WA. Nabers
Jones
Rural school aid granted across county for 7 485 dollars
State aid totaling seven thousand four hundred eighty five dollars was approved for rural schools in the county. The funds will aid districts including Odell Barge Westlno Wells Valley and others as certificates of tenure are registered. Remaining grants listed for various locales and institutions with totals noted.
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Clark
Jsp. Ter
Wiliger County
Hne
Trinity
Dty
Odell
Barge
Wistveno
Wells Valley
Tenchert
Crescent
Jskeadetatghatie
Hank HI
Bie
Vibeabaieguner Eee
Ed Valley Reuhitrasechineriaiaenastic Sae Downe Oo
Oan Saute
ARO
Jackson Mriefien
Yoann Midway Cco Ranss Irsesteaece Ae Tolbert Aitheslat Bt
Starbar Cereyarennr
Ate Wildestee Seatnestskerun Ee Bit Vr Msvi
Ayer
BTS Baker Consolidated
Total Lachine
Acclaim
Brother of Vernon Woman Dies at Bowie Home
Wilions A. Ayres of Bowie, 48, brother of Mrs. Luther Webb of this city, died at his home from pneumonia. Mrs. Webb departed on the noon train to attend the funeral. Ayres was president of City National Bank.
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Wilions A. Ayres
Bowie
Luther Webb
South Vernon field oil output doubles in record week
Production in the South Vernon field surged with several wells completing and flowing at high rates. Notable outputs included Ol Company's No. 10 Stephens, initial 1000 barrels per day, No. 11 Stephens at 1000 barrels, and Me Comey Sherry Lucey No. 8 Stephens at 1000 barrels. Additional wells like Mutual Of Company No. 1 Zipperle and Stenhens No. 12 Stephens contributed strong daily yields, signaling a new peak for weekly completions.
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South Vernon
Stephens
Mutual
Zipperle
Harreta
Stenhens
Cass Hebury
Mc Camery Sheering Licey
B Reidwell
T Heydrick & Palmer
Winnipeg
Crowden
Vernon Girl Scores Seconcess In Recital
Miss Matthew Lloyd of Vernon Texas won praise for a recital at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music performing Chaconne by Handel and Etude en la Valse by Saint Saens. She studies with Leo Pant at the Conservatory and is daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Troyal of 1403 East Pease Street Vernon Texas.
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Quite Savcesafni
Matthew Lloyd
Vernon
Texas
Handel
Saint-Saens
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Miss Floyd
Cinerppath Conservatory of Music
Leo Pant
Conservatory
Miss Lloyd
A. A. Troyal
East Pease Street
Vernon, Texas
Flue Fire Reported At Cooper Residence
A flue fire occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of L. T. Cooper 412 Wichita street. No damage resulted and no injuries were reported.
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L. T. Cooper
Wichita Street
Local Officials Head to Austin on Business Trip
Judge James V. Leak and District Attorney John A. Storey plus Storey’s wife departed Wednesday for Austin to conduct official business.
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James V. Leak
John A. Storey
Austin
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Fair Park Court
Wecheer
Everseyy
Inson
Condi
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Mr Cole
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Seventy-Fourth
Didge B
Bertin
Imeet‘ing
Pempite
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Kern Hotel
Panhandle Lodge
Department Council
Fire Department
CHY
Fiavey Mason
Mason
Shaponet
Sone
Dowbyer
Hiliott Lockett
Norbert
Vernon Sts Peoples
Mariners
Mrs. Keltz
Vernon Electric & Tcr
Hitla
Fore Worth
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Oxford
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Secocess
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