Long Staple Cotton Hindered by Improper Ginning Methods
Vernon Cotton Warehouse Association says four exporters lost premiums on long staple cotton due to improper ginning and rushed rolls. Whittington urges tighter rolls slower operation and cleaner gins, plus separate seed handling and a dedicated long staple gin to boost farmer profits and market esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaj Whittington
Vernon Cotton Warehouse Association
Houstomw
Stower
Myr. Whittington
Whittington
Vernon Market
Cin Men
Hue
Pioneer Farmer Homer Arnold Dies After Illness
Homer Arnold 17 years old a farmer living 12 miles northeast of Vernon died last Friday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He had lived fifteen years in Wilbarger county and was widely known as a sober, industrious farmer. Survived by his wife and seven children he was a member of the local Baptist church and the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services were held Saturday at home with Rev. Manor Read officiating and Masonic rites at Eastview Cemetery. Burial followed Mr Arnold’s return from a sanitarium in Albuquerque New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Homer
Arnold
Vernon
Mr. Arnold
Wilbargar County
Baptist
Masonic Bine Lodge
Hin
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Manor Read
W. T. Rouse
Eastview
Harrold Eliminated From Prom District Championship
Harrold basketball team saw its district title hopes end last Saturday in a 2 to 1 loss to Seymour in Hantt. Seymour claimed the championship, while Harrold, drawn in the first round, exited after a single game as Seymour pulled away in the second period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrold
Hannt
Seymour
Luteo Kennett
Marriage licenses issued in Vernon and area
February 11 licenses went to James Carter and Mrs Florence Hill, labeled as negroes, and Joe F Thomason with Annie Howard in Vernon. February 12 licenses were issued to C E Burchfield from the Row School district and Edith Chisum of Guyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
Florence Hill
Joe F. Thomason
Annie
Howard
Vernon
C. BE. Burchfield
the Row
Edith Chisum
Guyer
Missionary Societies Unite for Prayer Service
All the Missionary Societies of Ver non will unite in a prayer service from 8 to 5 o'clock next Friday in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Mrs. Etta Long directs lines and the meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Societies
Vernon
Etta Long
Presbyterian Church
Fire department quickly halts Cadillac blaze on Cumberland Street
Firefighters arrived Saturday morning to douse a Cadillac owned by Walter Southall on Cumberland Street. About a pint of chemicals was used and the blaze was brought under control with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Street
Walter Southall
Stanton gin operator advocates lighter rolls for cotton
A Vernon gin operator argues that using a saw with fewer teeth and lighter rolls yields better results for staple cot ton. He notes gins outside observe slower ginning and recommends targeting low staple cotton to improve processing efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Bills Pending in Senate Protested by Vernon Chamber
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce manager sent a letter to Representative Lucian W. Varrish protesting Senate bills 425 and 8890 known as The Federal Live Stock Bill and The Muscle Shoals Nitrate Bill. He argues government operation serves political ends, criticizing legislation and current laws. He urges protective measures for American materials and seeds, condemns a $50,000 inauguration appropriation, and contends that departments should be aided rather than wasteful federal programs.
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Vernon
Mamver
Congress
Tiardimgs
Nericutture
Commerce
Miss Castlebury Tours West Texas With TW College Orchestra
Miss Georgia Castlebury of West Paradise street under Dean Carl Veuth directs the Texas Woman's College orchestra for a West Texas tour. The group leaves Fort Worth on February 26. Castlebury is in her second year at the college and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Castlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Castlebury
West Texas
Texas Woman's College Orchestra
Carl Veuth
Fort Worth
Miss Castlebury
Texas Woman's College
8. A. Castlebury
West Paradise Street
Victor Artists to Perform at Wichita Falls Theater
Well known Victor artists Henry Sore Billy Murray Frank Croxton Pred Can Eps Albert Campbell Monroe Silver John H Meyers Frank Buta will appear at the Wichita Theater in Wichita Falls on Tuesday March 1. The group includes tenors baritone banjo and piano players and a monologist. Local Vernon residents plan to attend and a seat block is being reserved.
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Victor
Wichita Theater
Wichita Falls
Henry Sore
Billy Murray
Frank Croxton
Pred Can Eps
Albert Campbell
Monroe Silver
John H. Meyers
Frank Buta
Bure
Murry
Campbell
Meyers
Croxton
Silver
Monologist
van Eps
Banta
Vernon
Oil well casing pulled at pyramid site to reveal deeper work
Revality Co. drillers completed pulling eighty feet of casing from the pyramid well yesterday. Officials expect underreaming to begin soon with further west developments anticipated in three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revramid Revality Co
Bart
Body of Infant Found in Farm Well Near Poert
A baby, judged to be a recently born white infant in poor condition, was found floating in a water well on the George Eudemane farm four miles northwest of Poert. It likely remained in the water about three months before being recovered by Mrs Thornton and her sister. An inquest was held and officials investigated the scene.
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George Eudemane
Poert
Ro 4 Thornton
Olwee
Lew ‘Thornton
Medicine Mound
W. A. Ish
Justics
E. J. Griffiths
Wen
Lindenant Farm
Receas
Veenon
Oimin
Tademann
Noelse
Large Honor Roll at Harrold School
The Harrold school displays a large honor roll for the fourth month with thirty nine students averaging ninety percent or higher and no grade below eighty five. Names listed by grade include Mary King and Helen Hammer in first grade through Roscoe Luttrell in eleventh grade.
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Harrold School
Harrold
Mary King
Helen Hammer
Albernice Wilcox
Truja Bae Crawford
Hugh Douglas
Siowers
Craig Kee
Cora Tiere Vangin
Dink Hale
Una Vanaghn
Faria Vaughn
Nell Hiatt
Helen Siotfield
Howard Cobb
Harrison King
Edith Hale
Ole Fr’ Kerfe
Tessie Smith
Gale -Charener Nichola
Verde Chesney
Maggie Harris
Roscoe Luttrell
Sam Gribble
Bot Vaughn
Local boy wins bout at school tournament
A three round boxing match at the state university between WW. B. Abbott of Vernon and J. Miller of here, part of a four day tournament, went to Abbott after an extra round. Abbott, in his second year in arts and sciences, earned the judges' decision with decisive body blows and a late rally.
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WW. B. Abbott
Vernon
A. Allison
Aer
Ab Hett
Miller
Bene Bovligie
Dremnti
Howl
Wickett
Agwin Miller
Lim
Abbott
Milley
Hound Four
Vernon Preferred By Local Leader Says Pinkston
Pinkston touts Vernon over Graham noting a boom in Chaham Young County and praising the new unit yard opened by D. Shiruburages. He says amber business is good but Graham cannot compare to Lawn while remarking on the town’s beauty and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaham
Young County
RK. Pinkston
Williams and Sallee Wed in Frederic Ohio Union
Williams and Mrs Myvill Sallee both of Vernon were married Friday February 11 in Frederic Ohio. Williams has served as a federal inspector for the First Kan way for eight months and will move to Guid Oklahoma for the same role.
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Williams
Myvill Sallee
Vernon
Frederic, Ohkin
Wiliams
Guid
Okla
Red Cross Officer To Visit Local Chapter Thursday
Miss Lounve Hinff field secretary of the Northwestern division of the American Red Cross with headquarters in St Louis will arrive Thursday to inspect the local Torahhopter chapter's work.
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Lounve Hinff
Narthwestern Division
Ameried Red Cross
St. Louie
Tora Hopter
County Court Hears Reports On Roads And Appointments
County court commissioners hold sessions this week to review road program reports and appoint rent guardians. The health officer will not be appointed until next week.
Vernon objections to dam project met by promoter remarks
Promoter J A Kemp of Wichita Falls says Vernon objections to the Wichita Irrigation Project can be met easily. He notes the lake will not cut off communication with Seymour and outlines dam and bridge plans. Baylor County Chamber president ROE Cattee cites road construction costs as Vernon’s main worry. The Vernon committee will visit Kemp in Wichita Falls to present objections.
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Vernea
Wichita Irrigation
J. A. Kemp
Wichita Falls
District No. 7
Kemp
Seymour
Vernon
Lake Wichita
Cnte
Krewe
Roe Cattee
Jocal Chamber of
Comerce
Baylor County
New Club House Nears Completion at Hillcrest Country Club
Carpenters report the Hillcrest Country Club club house roof up and most flooring laid with completion expected by March. A wide porch will host dancing and partitions will be added. After the building, grounds work begins including the golf course and tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Country Club
Mareh T
Record ad sells $30 worth of Rhodes Island Reds
M. Berry reports selling $30 worth of Rhodes Island Reds to Hale county buyers last week as a result of an advertisement in The Vernon Record. Berry is a longtime advertiser in The Record, known for his fine chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Berry
Hale County
Vernon Record
Berry
Rhodes Island Reds
Stigler Field Well Work Progress This Morning
Work on the H and F Company well south of town in the Stigler field was commenced this morning. Installation of equipment was completed last night.
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F Company
Stigler Field
Tawt
Churchill Well Drillers Hit 2700 Feet Depth
Churchill's B. Churchill well drillers twenty miles north of town pass 2700 feet and show potential pay. Equipment trouble has recently slowed progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Churchill
J. R. Renfro Pioneer Citizen of Vernon Dies at 68
J R Renfro early Vernon settler and hardware businessman died at home on Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. He helped lay the first Vernon sidewalk, helped pave roads, and backed civic improvements. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs A P Winston, son Curtis, sisters Mrs B Y Henry and Miss Minute Renfro, brothers J F Renfro and A O Renfro, and Euelid Renfro. Funeral 2:20 pm at home with ministers Holmes Rouse Ramage. Burial Bastview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra S A Renfro
Vernon Hotel
Messick is Married to Trenton Girl in Fort Worth Area
Robert Clayton Messick formerly of Wilbarger county and now in Fort Worth wed Glewrine Earnheart of Trenton. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home read by Rev. G. T. Gray with limited attendance. The couple will reside in Fort Worth. Messick is son of J. R. Messick, a former county farmer and dairyman.
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Robert Clayton Messick
Wilbarger County
Fort Worth
Glewrine Earnheart
Trenton
Tribune
Y. W. Barnheart
7. R. Messick
Baby Girl Born to McGaws on Friday Fort Worth Life
A nine pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. RE A McGaw on Friday February 11. The McGaws reside with their infant at the residence of Men Rene Watts.
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Mrs
RE. A. McGaw
McGaw
Rene Watts
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