Entry blanks for cotton contest received in city
The Dallas Morning News and Semi-Weekly Farm News announce entry blanks for the “More Cotton on Fewer Acres” contest are available via the Chamber of Commerce on Pease and Cumberland or at the county agent’s office in the courthouse. About 50 Wilbarger county entries are expected. the June 1 deadline is set. Local growers are urged to enter to improve practices and crop quality, with prizes added by the Dallas publications.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pease and
Cumberland Streets
Wilbarger County
F. HL. Littleton
Dallas News
Farm News
Funeral for Dan W. Jones Former Vernon Resident
Funeral services for Dan W. Jones former Vernon resident were held Wednesday morning at the home of his niece on Yamparika Street with Rev. J. F. Kopp of the Central Christian church officiating. Burial followed at East View cemetery. Jones died Sunday in El Paso after a brief illness and his body was brought to Vernon Tuesday night. He lived in Vernon about 80 years ago and was remembered by many local residents who attended. Surviving sisters Mrs. Frank Crenshaw and Mrs. Lloyd Shive of Mineral Wells were in attendance along with Mr. Shive. Bearers included R. A. McConibe JW. Brock Jr Moss Hampton W. R. L. Pyle and James Whesnd.
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Dan W. Jones
Vernon
Frank Crenshaw
Lloyd Shive
Mineral Wells
Shive
R. &. McConibe
JW. Brock
Moss Hampton
W . R. L. Pyle
Das. Whsend
Musicians Plan April 4 Concert At High School
The Music club announces an upcoming concert at the high school auditorium on April 4 featuring local readings, playlets, choruses, and operettas. Entries for the event were arranged at Mrs. A. J. H. Murchin’s South Main Street home, where the hostess showcased selections from her new Steinway piano at the close of the meeting.
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High Hoor
A. JH. Murchi
South Main Street
Chee Beer Confiscated in Alley Arrest
Oddie Cannon, a Black man, was arrested in a servant’s house alley Tuesday night as police seized 16 gallons of chee beer. He was jailed on charges of possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. Deputies McClendon and Walker assisted in the arrest.
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Oddie Cannon
Puties McClendon
Walker
Ranger Sergeant Koonsman Visits Wichita Falls on Business
Sergeant M. N. Koonsman of the Rangers, stationed at Wichita Falls, is in town today for official business. He arrived yesterday and is staying with Sheriff and Mrs. W. Frank Edmonson as a guest.
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M. N. Koonsman
Rangers
Wichita Falls
W. Frank Edmonson
Plans for Building Loan Association Here May Open Branch
Arrangements are under way for a building and loan association in the city. A branch office of a larger concern or a local company may operate by March 15 with a local manager and advisers. The move is backed by the Chamber of Commerce to stimulate home building and ownership.
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Building Loan Association
Oeal Chamber of Commerce
Usaid
Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Breckenridge Man Dies After Fall In City
Harry F. Allen of Breckenridge died at a local hospital from brain concussion after an injury from a fall at a rooming house. He was about 80 or 35 years old and had been in town briefly with plans to work in the oil field. His body was sent to Breckenridge for burial. he is survived by a wife and relatives.
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Harry F. Allen
Breckenridge
Allen
Glee Club to Sing at Methodist Sunday School
The high school girls glee club of 50 voices will perform at the Methodist Sunday school Sunday at 10 30 am. The program is part of the aeroplane flight contest and invites all listeners whether or not they are in the class, promising a profitable hour.
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Methodist
Glee Club
Vernon
Six Charged With Gambling Case Near Pease River
Six white men were charged with gambling and arrested Tuesday afternoon on the north bank of the Pease River below the bridge by deputies McClendon and Keesee. Four pleaded guilty and the remaining two posted appearance bonds.
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Pease River
McClendon
Keesee
Juniors to Hold County Basketball Tournament
A county junior boys basketball tournament is set for Saturday March 7 at the Junior High School courts with drawings at Oma and games starting at 2 20. The county executive committee has raised the age limit to 14 and many of 382 schools are expected to enter. A championship banner will go to the winning junior team, and a girls senior tournament is scheduled the same day.
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Junpy
Oama
Dinier High School
Organ Recital by Mrs Jean Taylor Delights Fort Worth Audience
Mrs Jean Hayes Taylor, Fort Worth noted concert artist, gave an organ recital at the local Presbyterian church last night. A large audience praised the newly installed organ and nine pieces. several encores were requested. Taylor departed for Fort Worth after the recital, sponsored by Miss Georgia Castlebury, a former pupil at Texas Woman's College.
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Jean Hayes Taylor
Fort Worth
Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Georgia Castlebury
The Flower Shop Set to Open on South Main Street
Announcement by G. P. Mullen owner of The Flower Shop on South Main Street next to the American Express Company. Fixtures and decorations are complete and a shipment of plants and flowers has arrived. The store will be lit and flowers arranged for display tonight in preparation for opening tomorrow morning.
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G. P. Mullen
South Main Street
American Express Company
Record Whisky Catch Is Made in Wilbarger County
Sheriff W. Frank Edmonson and Deputy Boyd McClendon seized 140 quarts of whisky and a new automobile in Wilbarger County Tuesday night in what is believed to be the largest liquor capture since Prohibition. C. L. Move of Dallas was arrested for possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor and jailed. bond set at 1500. He posted and will face a grand jury March 28. Whisky valued over 2000 dollars. A local man arrested with a sack of liquor was arraigned and released on 750 bond for possession of intoxicating liquor for sale.
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Wilbarger County
W. Frank Edmonson
Boyd McClendon
C. L. Move
Dallas
Ife
Wid
Justice’s Court
Hidden Cave and Mash Discovery Gains Federal Attention
Sheriff W. Frank Humonson and Deputies Bob Walker J M Keesee and Boyd McClendon uncovered a hidden cave near 172 miles southwest of town containing 50 gallons of mash. A white van linked to the case is held for federal grand jury action as investigators seize mash and a coil as evidence.
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Kentucky
W. Frank Humonson
Bob Walker
J. M. Keesee
Boyd McClendon
Federal Grand Jury
Searehood
Walker Kieteng
Couple Plead Guilty After Knife Incident
A Black man and woman arrested by the sheriff's office pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to orderly conduct and affray in county court. Both were fined $20 plus costs. The woman allegedly attacked the man with a knife Monday night and he reportedly retaliated Tuesday morning, inflicting multiple cuts. Both sustained injuries to the body and arms, considered serious.
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Sheriff's Office
Central School Bake Sale Returns Tomorrow Afternoon
The fourth grade P T A bake sale will be held tomorrow at two o’clock in the Massey Vernon Grocery store under the auspices of the Central School Parent Teachers Association. Mrs F E Mathews leads, assisted by Mrs Homer Rogers and Mrs Emmet Viner. The event continues a series from the grades, with the first and second grades netting just over 20 dollars last Saturday. The third grade sale is planned for the following week.
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Central School
Massie-Vernon
F. E., Mathews
Homer Rogers
Emmett Viner
Miss Sherrill To Return From New York Study
Miss Thelma Sherrill, who has studied music in New York City for six months, will return home Monday.
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Thelma Sherrill
New York City
Colder Weather With Rain or Snow Forecast Tonight
Cold weather follows high wind and dust with the sun briefly visible after dawn. The thermometer near freezing this morning is rising toward midday as a cold front brings rain or snow to northern areas this afternoon and tonight per the weather bureau.
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Tee
Governmment Weather Bureau
Local Market Prices Realigned For Grain and Poultry
Market list shows Chickens and Turkeys priced per pound Egg per dozen No 1 Wheat per bushel Butter per pound Cotton settles at strict middling with cents per pound noted Readable items indicate fluctuating commodity values for buyers and sellers in the local market segment
Fort Worth Agents Visit on Rail Road Business
M. Smith of Fort Worth assistant freight and passenger agent for the Fort Worth and Denver railroad was here on business Tuesday and Wednesday. He was accompanied by BR. K. Savinden of Fort Worth traveling freight agent for the St. Louis Southwestern Railway.
Professor Newman Announces Office Move to Gilliland Place
Prof. J. M. Newman masseur announces removal of offices from North Main Street to the Gilliland place, southwest of the city, effective immediately.
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Prof
J. M. Newman
Masseur
North Main Street
Gilliland Place
City
County probate cases heard this week in court
The county court handled probate matters this week with a small docket. Criminal court sessions begin Monday before Judge James V Townsend, featuring few cases on the calendar.
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James V. Townsend
Mrs Mason to Return Home From Cuba Trip
Mrs. Harry Mason is expected home the first of the week from a trip to Cuba. She traveled with Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Massie, Mrs. Anna Witherspoon of Wichita Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Evans of Florida, who are spending the winter in Florida, leaving New Orleans for Cuba about ten days ago.
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Harry Mason
Cuba
Mason
J. W. Massie
Anna Witherspoon
Wichita Falls
R. T. Evans
Florida
New Orleans
Census enumeration of city schools set to begin Monday
The city will start counting school children on Monday to finish by March. W T Lofland supervisor of city schools was named in charge and may hire help to complete the work in two weeks. Many oil district children have moved to Vernon since last year and are not on rolls, reducing funds. Cooperate with enumerators to ensure a full count and secure state money for next year.
University of Texas Alumni Banquet Monday at Presbyterian Church
The Texas Myves and Nexes alumni group plans a Monday luncheon in the basement of the Presbyterian church here to mark Texas Independence Day with programs and speeches. Local and possibly out of town speakers are expected. reservations and ticket prices are noted, with proceeds supporting the university alumni in Wilbarger County.
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Texas Myves
Wilbarger County
Presbyterian Church
Tui Liversity of
Texas
WT. Lefland
Stolen Chevrolet Found Burned Dismantled Near Olney
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Perry Howard, stolen last week on South Main Street during a show, was found burned and dismantled by W. E. Bradley near Olney. Bradley identified the car by two copper rods under the frame and located the vehicle after stopping to inspect the charred wreck. No thief was found.
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Olney
Perry Howard
South Main Street
W. E. Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Bankers Attend Fort Worth Convention Meeting
Key, cashier of the Wal lgoner National Bank, and VY. King, assistant cashier of the First Guaranty State bank, returned from the state convention of bankers held at Fort Worth Monday. W. P. Starr, cashier, and H. A. Rows, assistant cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Odell, also attended.
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Ya. Key
Wallgoner National Bank
VY. King
First Guaranty State Bank
Fort Worth
W. P. Starr
H. A. Rows
Farmers State Bank of
Noble No 1 Waggoner and Gulf Test Oil Flow
Detailed oil well reports from the Gulf test and South Vernon field describe Noble No 1 Waggoner flowing oil at 2205 feet in section 42, with widespread activity across sections 50 and 65, including multiple drills and prospects. Nearby wells like McCanney-Sheerin Stephens and Waggoner No 7 Stephens show significant production potential, while others advance to 1800 2000 foot sands and await deeper testing.
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Noble
Gulf Test
Crown Block
Levy No
Ratles
Ados
Wathh Vernon Field
McCaney-Sheerin- Laveey
Tary
Corporation OW
G. Burton
Aly Neon S.A. Castlebury
South Vernon Field
South Vernon Oil Company
Stephens
Sa-14
Ita No. & Stephens
Welle Cilliberson
Block 14
Woentower
Wagoner
Garv O41 Corporation
W. G. Burton
Atlantic
Zipperle
Gulf Oxt
Castlebury
Weiss Et al
A. Key
Lippard Oi Company
Fihman Test
Atlantic No. 1
Parker
South Wilbarger
Texhoma No. 1
Fowler Skipworth Named Precinct 4 Constable
Fowler Skipworth was appointed constable for precinct No. 4 at the commissioners' court meeting. He has assumed duties at Harrold. The session handled routine business.
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Fowler Skipworth
Commissioners’ Court
Harrold
Storey Declares Amnesty Legal in Texas Fight
Representative Cecil Storey of Vernon says the Texas legislature can restore citizenship and political rights to former Governor James B Ferguson. He argues the pardon power rests in the legislature and that courts will uphold the measure despite Attorney General Dan Moody’s constitutional warning. He urges peace and unity in the state.
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Cecil Storey
Vernon
Austin
James Pb.ferguson
Dan Moody
Storey
Texas
Ferguson
Supreme Court
Tesas
A M Works Buried At East View Cemetery Here
A M Works former Vernon resident died Monday night at his Wichita Falls home. His funeral was held Wednesday at East View Cemetery with Rev Barnes of Floral Heights Methodist officiating. Survived by two sons George of Denver and A M Jr of Fort Worth, four daughters Mrs Bailey of Dalhart Mrs St Willis of Fort Worth and Bennie and Ina Works of Wichita Falls, a brother Judge F W Works Amarillo, a nephew A Works Wichita Falls attended. Wall bearers included Jor L O Landen Wichita Falls J C Smith Guy Puckett R D Shive A B Swartwood and PM W Hendrix.
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A. M. Works
Vernon
Wichita Falls
East View
Ilowock
AL Barnes
Floral ‘N Heights Methodist Church
Mr. Works
George Works
Wichita Walls
J. C. Smith
Guy Puckett
R. D. Shive
A. B. “Swartwood
PM W, Hendrix
Big Egg Exhibit Draws Attention At Vernon Record
A large egg shown by Chillicothe poultryman SS DD Lawlis was taken home by a Vernon Record staffer. The next morning the egg contained two eggs inside, with an ordinary egg floating in whites and a yolk wedged between the inner and outer shells, a curious double egg finding.
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SS. DD. Lawlis
Chillicothe
Vernon Record Force
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R. M. Fielder
Jean Taylor
Viscount Astor
House of Lords
Henry Clews, Jr
New York
Mauretaniia
Europe
Willy von Knobloch Droste
Vera Leightmer
Great Neck
L. L
Clews
Robert E. Olds
American Red Cross
League of Nations
Sheriff Force
Unicur Place
Miss Sherrill
W.T. Lofland
Sup
U. of Texas
Bankers’ Convention
McNamey-Sheerin-Lucey
Sard
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