Eight Sites Offered for County Office Building Vault
The Commissioners Court opened eight bid proposals on sites near the courthouse square for a county office building and a fire proof vault to protect county records. Bids will be reconsidered next Tuesday, as officials weigh locations on Cumberland, Wilbarger, and nearby blocks.
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Commissioners Court
Court House
S. R. Crim
Old Town
Crumberland Street
J. J. Jordan
Wilbarger Street
Fannin
First Guaranty State Bank
Cumberland Street
J. R. Renfro
Works Auto & Supply Company
J. L. Showers
Main and
Fannin Streets
Wilbarger Stree Morris and Robinson Sarassical
Old ‘Pawn
Wilbarger Old Cumberland Streets
Robinson Motor Company
Morr & Robinson
Pease Street
Underwood Undertaking Pilot
Down Town
Nine Vernon Newsies Get Start With Savings Plan
Nine Vernon newsboys, friends of Frank Massie Jr who died in a recent car crash, are opened savings accounts at Palmer State Bank. Their father F L Massie presented the deposits as appreciation for the boys support his son gave through his habit of saving part of his earnings. Names include Arthur Ward Jr and Champ Castleberry among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Newsies
Busia Savings
Palmer State Bank
Secon
Frank Massie
Claire
City News Stand
Newsies
Stauch
F. L. Massie
Nine News Boys
Arthur Ward
D Jr
Champ
David Castleberry
Elmer
Ivan Bruce
Buster Mi Ton
Dial Hurley
Allison Crosslans
Jim Carrington
Hook i
Crescent Cove Boy Wins Poster Prize at Poultry School
Newan Hughes of Crescent Cove took first prize of 750 dollars. Aleo Newnan of Antelope school earned second prize of five dollars. Walter Stolle of Lockett won third prize of one dollar. Honorable mentions went to Owen White, Orval Wheeler, Hilph Parker, and Albert Simmons from Crescent Cove and nearby areas. The contest displayed clever posters from city and county students. The Chamber of Commerce funded all prizes except the third, donated by Vernon Phines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newan Hughes
Crescent Cove
Aleo Newnan
Antelope School
Walter Stolle
Lockett
Rhose
Owen White
Orval Wheeler God Hilph Parker
Shire School
Albert Simmons
Oklainton
The
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Phines
Tat Club Dinner Postponed Until Members Return
The Tat Club dinner and regular meeting scheduled for last night has been postponed to a later date next week due to members being out of town and bad weather. President R. D B. Gibson stated that members will be notified by telephone when the new date is set, and all are expected to attend.
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R. D B. Gibson
Scouts Drive for Members Rally Near Hundred Mark
Scouts drive for new members reports nine added yesterday and aims to reach about one hundred by March 7. Scout Master Taylor notes the effort will pause for instruction afterward, with a banner prize for the troop securing most members and best attendance. Four new recruits joined after the last Friday’s merit observance.
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Taylor
Vernon
America
Begamy Charge Filed Against Bride of Week
A bigamy case moves in district court charging 17 year old Mary Blalock with having married John King before divorcing Homer Blalock. She is released on a 1000 bond set by Justice T. J. Griffiths after the hearing was waived.
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Mary Blalock
T. J. Griffiths
John King
Homer Blalock
Anneal Meeting Of Soctets To Be Held April
The Wee Man's Missionary Society of the Northwest Texas Conference will meet at First Methodist Church from April 26 to Act. Prominent speakers invited include Mrs Nat M Rollins of Abilene district president who will lead sessions Mrs J H McCoy widow of Bishop McCoy will be among principal speakers Bishop W B Beauchamp of Europe will attend the conference.
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Weeman's Missionary Society of the Northwest Texas Conference
First Methodist Church
Elu
Nat M. Rollins
Abilene
J. H. McCoy
Bishop McCoy
W. B. Beauchamp
Europe
Millionaire Fireman's Secret Revealed
William I Bull son and heir of the late Dr Bull world famous cancer specialist of New York and Newport has been a Providence fireman for four months while relatives believed him in the automobile business with Eddie Rickenbacker. A former Yale star athlete nicknamed Buffalo Bill is a strong man of the Fire Department who joined after separating from his wife.
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William ‘I’. Bull
Dr. Bull
New York
Newport
Providence
Rk. I
Eddie Rickenbacker
Yale
Buffalo Bill
Lutheran Church Dedication Set for March
The Lutheran Church will be dedicated on Sunday March 9 instead of Easter as previously reported. Rev J A Birnbaum notes plans are underway and will be announced in the coming days.
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J. A. Birnbaum
Joe N Key Sells Maize and Sorghum Freight
Joe N. Key reports brisk sales of swarf maize from Maize loads at Denver tracks. He says he has been selling maize as fast as he can and expects a carload of baled sorghum next week. Key has received two carloads so far.
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Denver
Key
Joe N. Key
Maskat Minstrel Tonight Delights Vernon Audience
The Maskat Minstrel, a 70 member troupe from Maskat Temple, plus a 50 voice chorus, brings lively entertainment to Vernon Theater tonight after strong reports from Wichita Falls and Electra. Notables include Madani Kasoka, Virgil Whitworth, Dan Daniels, George Todgin, and Leslie Stringer. Tickets sold at Vernon Drug Store or theater. a street parade is slated at 5:50 PM with special features.
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Wichita Falls
Electra
Maskat Temple
Vernon
Vernon Theater
Kiedra
Jack Good
Madani Kasoka
Virgil Whitworth
Herman
Luther Webb
Webb
Vernon Dug
Jane Tull
Vernon Observes Holiday to Honor First President
Vernon marks Washingtons birthday with local social events and a Shrine minstrel show tonight. Banks and post office close. nationwide programs observed with special local activities and ceremonies.
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Vernon
Washington
Star Telegram Agency Moves To Ferguson Drug Store
Hr. S. Lynch, long time Star Telegram employee, has taken over the agency for Vernean and moved the sales stand to Ferguson Drug Store as he plans a campaign to build up subscriptions.
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Star-Telegram
Fergeson Drug Store
Hr. S. Lynch
Star Telegram
Veanon
Fergeson Tirug
Vernon High School Defeats BK Kingola Careers 26–12
The Vernon High School basketball team won 26 to 12 yesterday on their home court. The BK Kingola Careers played a tough game but were outclassed. Vernon moved in good form and produced strong offensive play.
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Vernon High School
BK Kingola
Judge Vo Lenk and Storey Return From Crowell Court
Judge James Vo Lenk and patriot Attorney John Storey returned from Crowell where they convened court this week. They completed all cases on the docket and the grand jury finished its work.
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James Vo Lenk
Pistriot
John Storey
Crowell
Cnaes
Grand Jury
New Manager at Woolworths Bonham Originating Store
New manager KL Gaskin of Bonham has taken charge at the Woolworth store. Former manager J A Braswell has served here a year, is transferred to Hot Springs and will depart Sunday to assume duties there.
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KL. Gaskin
Bonham
J. A. Braswell
Hot Springs
Local De Molay chapter confers degrees on many
The Tie Jom Chapter of De Molay initiated a large group Tuesday night the largest since its 1922 founding. Attendance was good and the work orderly with Merle Staley Alton Shivers Bruce Remi Clarence Reed Janes Reeery Glenn Bowers Virgil Marley Charlie Dearson and T A Key Jr among the degree recipients Mar Hawkins resigns as head of the advisory council to devote time to other Masonic duties B M Tinney becomes adviser and T J McGill takes Huney's post.
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Tie Jom
de Molay
Amon
Vernon
Merle Staley
Alton Shivers
Bruce Remi
Clarence Reed
Janes Reeery
Glenn Bowers
Virgil Marley
Charlie Dearson
T. A. Key, Jr
L. GG. Hawkins
de Molly
Texas
B. M. Tinney
Mar. Hawkins
T. J. McGill
Mr. Huney
Revival Planned by Rev Hunt For April In Vernon
Reverend FW Hunt of Abilene has been invited by Pastor Dickenson and the Methodist church board to conduct revival services here in April. Hunt previously spoke at the Sunday school teachers training school and at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. Vernon residents have shown strong interest in a multi‑meeting series with him.
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Hunt
Robert E. Dickenson
Tint
Methodist
Tie
Chamber of Commeres
Mote
Vernon
Thott
Early Fire Destroys Structure Near New Presbyterian Church
A small construction shack housing water supply and tools for the Wilbarger and Houston streets church project burned about 1 a.m. The fire started on the northwest side, with flames modest when found. Estimated loss is around 1500 to 2000 dollars, insurance covers the damage, and repairs to the cornice are valued at about 400 dollars.
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Wilbarger
Houston
Income Tax Deputy to Visit Vernon in March
An internal revenue deputy collector will be in Vernon March 12 to assist all income tax payers in making out their returns for 1920. The officer will be at the post office and will offer help without charging a fee for the service.
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Internal Revenue
Vernon
Bankers Meet Keeps Officers From Odell Area
A. Key, cashier at Wallaziiher Nation Bank, V. King, resident cashier at First Community State Bank, and W. P. Steer, cashier of Farmers State Bank at Odell, traveled to Fort Worth for the Texas Bankers Association district convention.
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T. A. Key
Wallaziiher Nation Bank
V. King
Caviter
First Community State Bank
WP. Steer
Farmers State Sapk
Odell
Fort Worth
Texas Bankers Association
Pr I Bingham in Critical Condition Near Odell
Pr i Bingham a Willirger pioneer is seriously ill at his home near Odell after a heart attack. He was not expected to live late Tuesday afternoon, but later improved and has been recovering since.
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Pit. Bingham
Odell
Red River Bay Viet Church Moves to East Vernon Lutheran Church
Members of the Red River Bay Viet church who recently bought the Lutheran church in East Vernon plan services Saturday and Sunday in the new church. A. B Hughes is pastor and A. J. Roberts serves as church clerk.
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Red River Bay Viet
Lutheran Church
East Ver ‘Non
A. B Hughes
A. J. Roberts
Vernon Band prepares for Brownwood trip and local building boom
The Vernon Concert Band works toward the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Brownwood with rehearsals and uniform plans. The group aims to combine with Paradise Band for a stronger unit. February brings a building surge as farmers construct homes and barns, and a list of active projects appears around Vernon, including a new filling station, a home addition, a granary, a barn, and a servant’s house.
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Vernon Concert Bank
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Paradise
Vernon
Childress County
Bor. Faittretl
Carl Schoppa
Muller
Taylor
Jo A. Pharrington
West Paradipe Street
Lowthalford
Anaad association to elect officers in Oklahoma town
The general election of officers of the Anaad association of Oklaunton will be held Thursday afternoon February 28 at 4. Members are requested to be present for this important meeting.
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Anaad Association of
Oklaunton
Weler Aml
Veron v. Montgomery Court of Civil Appeals decision
The Court of Civil Appeals at Amarillo has issued a ruling in the case of The City of Veron versus Charlotte Montgomery. The decision references a matter set for consideration in May and notes the ongoing procedural posture and implications for the parties involved.
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Verona
Charlotte Montgomers
Court of Civil Appeals
Atoarillo
de Henri
Lieutenant Griffis greeted back in America
Lieutenant Corlise Hooven Griffis is shown greeted by American Legion members in New York on his return from a German prison after a pardon for his alleged role in Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s draft dodging case.
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Corlise Hooven Griffis
American Legion
New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Lawson Takes Life Insurance Agency Move
Robert C. Lawson has taken over the agency for Southtined Life Insurance of Dallas in Vernon county and will begin work immediately. E. A. Key, special agent for the company, is assisting Lawson to establish his new position amid local support and familiarity.
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Robert C. Lawson
Southtined Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Mr. Lawson
Vernon
Laat
E. A. Key
Commiony
Jedge Leak Speaks at Quanah Washington's Birthday Program
Judge Juanes Vo Leak delivered the principal address at a Washington's Birthday program at the Christian Church in Quanah under the auspices of the Masonic Service Association. The event recognized legal talent and took place last night with speakers and community attendees.
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Jedge Leak
Quanah
Juanes Vo Leak
Quannab
Apeaker
Washington
Lutz to succeed Yelvington as Record reporter
H B Yelvington resigns from The Record after eleven months with brief absence to pursue other business. Robert T Lutz is named reporter to fill the vacancy, with Lats noted for accepting the position. Yelvington will remain based in Vernon.
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Robert T. Lutz
H. B. Yelvington
Record
Robert T. Lats
Mr. Yelvington
Vernon
Vernon High Latin Club Meets At Goetze Home
The Vernon high school Latin club gathered at Paul Goetze’s home for their regular meeting. Members carried on conversations in Latin and discussed making Latin work in the high school more interesting and attracting more students to take the subject.
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Vernon High School
Paul Goetze
Local Poultry Raisers Attend One Day School
About 300 Wilbarger County residents attended a one day poultry school in Ver, with sessions at the court room and Abraey building. Experts covered raising, feeding, and marketing poultry, egg classes and poster contests. notable speakers included Denver railroad agent M. B. Oates and A. & M. College professor C. F. Reid, who cited Texas poultry losses and the benefits of oyster shell and charcoal feeding.
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Vernoon
Abraey
Lovelace
Prine Wat
Belmont
Faria
H. A. Blevins
Jesse ‘T. Parker
Timae
Ed Smith
Jesse T. Parker
M. BK. Oates
Denver Railroad
Spencer
Tie
California
Denver
C. F P. Reid
Poultry Department
A. & S. College
Heid
Ile
Tle
Cold Wave Hits Here Despite Blizzard Forecast
A cold wave struck this section Wednesday morning with temperatures near freezing. Denver registered 55 degrees at dawn while 28 at 11:45 and 32 by 5 pm. By morning the mercury was around 30. Locals note the cold may aid fruit trees by delaying sap rise.
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Tawelock
Denver
White City Plans New Gin Plant After Strong Season
White City gin makers Snot aut White report a good run during the closing season and announce plans to build a new modern plant before next season opens.
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White City
Snot Aut White
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Tat Club
Sive
Leutheran
Kingola
Woolworth’s
Lodee
Pr. i. Bingham
Roberts Jis
Perm
Owen D. Roberts
Cookie
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Roberta
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
Much Building
Brownswood
Vernop
Oklaulneon
Nenp
Wee
Lieut. Griffis
Ted CH Gril Pastre
Lawson
Wilbarger County
Sehool ci Tdren
J. Jackson
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