Plans for Annual Banquet of Yernoan Chamber
Thursday night January 21 is set for the annual Yernoan Chamber of Commerce banquet in Woodward Oklahoma. Secretary Dyne T Poot says the event will feature speaker Vernon Coonan a reputed War Work figure. The Presbyterian Church women will serve a turkey dinner with a Vernon Concert Band providing music and a full program to be announced. Tickets go on sale Friday with aim of attracting over 200 Vernon residents and guests from nearby towns.
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Yernoan Chamber of Commerce
Dyne
T. Poot
C Chamber of Commerce
Wood- Ward
Okla
Oklahoma
Krinceheloe
Rallis
Erder
Presbyterian Church
Vernon
Munday
Presbyterian Aucsiliars
Mrs. Swim Buried in Tolbert Cemetery Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services were held Sunday at Tolbert Methodist church for Mrs. Mary A. Swim of West Vernon who died Wednesday at her home after an illness. Survivors include her husband S. Swim and eleven children. Burial followed in Tolbert Cemetery with Vinesey and two pastors officiating.
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Mary A. Swim O
Tolbert Methodist Church
West Vernon
Farmers Valley
Lev Anaying
Veron
Vernon
Vinesey
Ker. R.¥. Tooley
Res RE. Dickenson
We Vernon
Donges Hatchery Plans Move Forward
Adam Donges aims to have his hatchery completed and operating by February, with a scientific plan guiding production. Workers from nearby streets report the facility on Nial Tacon Street will be run to maximize output, and activity will scale up as the site reaches readiness.
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Adam Donges
Vebrrars
Cmipien
Nial Tacon Street
Denges
Harrold Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Sunday
Mr. and Mrs rank Bildstein celebrated their Silver Wedding on the first Sunday at their home near Marreld. About 24 people attended including Martin Bildstein and family, W Bildstein and family, Tom Geasley and family, and Louis Bildstein. A large dinner was served and several presents were given amid congratulatory messages from friends and relatives.
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Rank Bildstein
Marreld
Martin Bildstein
Bildstein
Tom Geasley
Gud
Louis Bildstein
Ketchersid to Get New Trial in Murder Case
The Ketchershid case, related to Alta Richardson's death at a shivaree party last fall, is set for January 29. Indicted for murder, charge reduced to negligent homicide. seven deaths were noted in court. Judge Hidge Louk set aside the verdict due to defense objections, directing a retrial.
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Mmunit
Shivaree
Burney iGrhards
Wethersid
Vernon Youths Held With Automobile Supplies
Two Vernon youths were arrested for selling brand new auto parts including casings five gallon cans of paint and automobile chains at prices well below cost. Sheriff Edmondson took the youths into custody and they refuse to reveal the source of the goods while investigation continues.
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Vernon
Edmondson
Plessis de Greendan Photograph Before Flight Disaster
A photograph shows Lieutenant du Plessis de Greendan, commander of the French dirigible Dixmude, just before takeoff for a flight that ended in explosion over the Mediterranean. The tied body of the Plessis de Greendan was recovered off the Steilian coast.
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du Plessis de Greendan
America
Medievrangan
Tc Plessis de Greendan
Steilian
Funeral for George T Allman Held at Vernon Church
The 40 year old George T Allman died Friday after months of illness and was buried Saturday at 10 in Vernon. The First Methodist Church event was led by Rev S A Barnes and Rev Robert F E Dickenson with Masonic and Maskat Shrine attendance from Wichita Falls. The service included Chanters and Kiwanis representation, with numerous floral arrangements.
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George T. Allman
Vernon
Maskat Shrine Temple
Wichita Falls
Mr. Allman
AL Bilis
R. BE. Shepherd
James R. Bachman
Commandry No. 59
Knights Templar
Miskat Shrine
Kiwanis Chuir
Vernon Elks to Initiate Class in Electra Soon
Vernon Elks plan to initiate a class of five into the Weal ledge in Electra with visiting Elks from Atos and Wichita. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Marvin Wooldridge of Oklahoma will preside. Vernon members include Jroy Russell James Jordan Guy Yuckett Guy Kittit George Veteto and others.
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Minbers
Vernon EM Lotee
Electra
Atos
Wichita Trails
Puuay
Marvin Wooldridge
Oklahom
Vernon
Jroy Russell
James Jordan
Guy Yuckett
Guy Kittit
George Veteto
Oik. Stor
Vernon Hotel Dining Room Opens Under Mrs Grimes Owens
The Vernon Hotel dining room opened last night under the management of Mrs J N Grimes who will run it at the Vernon Hotel dining room. Mrs Grimes previously ran the dining room at the Hill Crest Club during the just ended season. The Vernon dining room will serve three meals daily with a club breakfast and no counter service.
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Vernon Hotel
J. N. Grimes
the Vernon Hotel
Car registrations show local owners adding new vehicles
Last week several local figures registered new cars here including North Texas Hardware Company Chevrolet truck with R. Hurt, Dodge and Ford models for Odis Riddie L. C. Hooper W. W. Liddle J. W. Dockery BP Auto Company and Hup sedan among others.
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North Texas Hardware Company
Chevrolet
R. >. Hurt
Dodge
W. A. White
Ford
Odis Riddie
L. C. Hooper
W. W
Liddle
L. L. George
J. W. Dockery
BP. Auto Company
Vernon officers report many tardy children under compulsory law
About 75 Vernon children who failed to report for school attendance have been turned over to officers. Superintendent E L Doheney said a one week grace was given but some did not appear at all. Some names on the census moved away, so the final tally may be smaller. parents will be warned and legal steps may follow if attendance does not improve. total school enrollment is 1530 with 145 starting at compulsory term.
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Doheney
Conference Today to Fix Date for Poultry Special
M Oates the Fort Worth and Denver railroad agricultural agent arrives this afternoon to set the date for a Poultry Special in February. Texas A&M College experts will head exhibits and lectures. The train will stay at least one day with morning lectures and afternoon exhibits for the public.
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M. BR. Oates
Fort Worth
Denver Railroad
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Mrs Blair Extends Auto License Tax Payment Date
County Tax Collector M. Blair announced the deadline for auto license payments extended to February 25 due to seals running out and limited availability. With heavy poll tax payments expected, she indicated this may be the final extension, noting 2400 licenses paid so far and many more expected compared with last year.
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M. Blur
Blair
Raid on Gambling Game Leads to 20 Arrests by County Sheriff
Saturday night Sheriff Edmonds and deputies raided a Negro house near Oklainion, arresting 20 men and women. Sixteen pleaded guilty to gaming, four to vagrancy, and all were fined by Justice T J Griffiths. Participants included chauffeurs and gorters from Electra and others playing booting and Pineback.
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Prank Edmonds
Finke Lewis
Boyd MetTendon
God Tube Bailey
Oklainion
Memder
Gorters
Electra
Otters
T J. Griffiths
Light Showers Aid Wilbarger County Grain Crop
Light showers fell in Vernoi Monday night amid damp skies and drizzle. Reports from across Wilbarger County indicate general rain. farmers say even a small amount now will greatly benefit the small grain crop.
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Vernoi
Sunday School Workers to Get Special Training
A District Standard Training School for Sunday School workers is announced to be held at First Methodist Church, 780 Weber, starting Monday night and running through Friday. Two classes per evening will be led by Rev LLB Wheeler, Prof J B Seneker, Rev A W Hall, and Rev J W Thint, with aim to attract at least 100 attendees from the Vernon district.
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Methodist
Weber
Mer
Llb. Wheeler
Little Roe's
Ark
W C T U to Observe Prohibition Anniversary at Methodist Church
Vernon WoC TR UL to observe the fourth anniversary of National Constitution Prohibition with a 7:50 pm program at the Methodist church. The pantomime The March of Allegiance will feature women representing Wilbarger County precincts. The program includes devotionals, songs, readings, and brief talks by local leaders and lay participants.
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Woc
Vernon
Methodist Church
Wilharger County
J. A. Jack
Tolbert Postoffice Reports Strong Year of Trade
Tolbert postoffice shows a prosperous year with total receipts of 810,498.20 and steady quarterly gains. Oscar W. Towler’s report highlights last quarter uplift and growing activity in March, May, December figures indicating improved community business and government revenue.
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Tolbert
Oscar W. Towler
Mareh
Yisme
Shine School Parent Teacher Association Program
The Shive Metodl Parent-L Teach er Association will have a programm at the school Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The program will consist of a reading by Jennice Tor rope, reading by Alice Stokes, nano solo by Virginia Sewell and a round table discussion. The discussion will be led by Mrs. J. HE. Henry.
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Shive Metodl
Parent-L Teacher Association
Jennice Torrope
Alice Stokes
Nano Solo
Virginia Sewell
J. HE. Henry
Local marriages announced for several couples last week
The week saw multiple engagements or weddings including M Hunter and Miss Fitigh Dodson Anos Snyder and Ola Henry ne eynes B Clenton and Miss Ella Petts Robert Musé and Mixes Stella White Frank Bay and Mrs Ina Youngblood.
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M. Hunter
Fitigh Dodson
Anos Snyder
Ola Henry
Ne Eynes
B. Clenton
Ella Petts
Robert Musé
Stella White
Frank Bay
Ina Youngblood
South Vernon Well Reaches Deeper Sand
South Vernon Oil Company advances a deeper sand at THO feet, estimating about 25 units production. Logs indicate a deeper sand with heavier output, casings secured, drill started downward for additional sand. The well sits 12 miles south of the city and has struck three gas pockets and seven oll sand.
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South Vernon
New Front Under Construction for Main Street Store
Murray's Shop on Main Street is undergoing a major front remodel costing thousands of dollars. Workers have begun, aiming to create a modern display and show window as the Tess street entrance closes during the project.
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Murray
Mahi
Tejas
Worlkmen
Tess Street
School Play for Oklaunion Friday Night
The Varentlhacher Association of Oklaunion presents the play Playing The Game at Okla Union School Auditorium Friday night at 7:40. Admission is 10, 25 and 85 cents with proceeds for actual purposes. Cast includes Mrs Wentworth Mrs W R Glaucener Helen Wentworth Miss Liep Cowldfield Miss Phoebe Ellis Mrs Harry Linteup Derby Warren Miss Marher Mrs Laurier Arline Laurier Miss Ferguson Maplie O Foule Miss Hudgins.
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Varent“lhacher Association of
Oklaunion
Oklaunion School
Actuol Priposia
Wentworth
W. R
Electra Couple Marry Here Saturday Night
Frank Bay and Mrs. Ino Young Blood were married by Rev. L. Mims at his Main street home Saturday night. They will reside in Flectry where Mr. Bay is in business.
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Frank Bay
Ino Youngblood
Rev. L. Mims
First Baptist Church
Main Street
Flectry
Mr. Bay
Busi
Welfare Budget Drive Continues in Vernon
The Welfare association in Vernon aims to raise its annual budget this week. Dr Bob Moore, chair of the executive committee, says several hundred dollars short remain as committees report uneven progress across city districts. He warns of ongoing suffering among the poor if funds are not secured, noting many eligible cases, including women and children, need aid during the cold season.
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Vernon
Bob, Moore
The
Welfare Association
Moore
Toll Bridge Between Yoxes and Oklahoma Opens Soon
Announcement yesterday stated the toll bridge north of Eleetra between Yoxes and Oklahoma will open for tealiftie Stustay, Jain, 20, cntlese sone unforseen delay to caused. The bridge was washed away during Red River high water earlier this winter.
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Yoxes Asnd Oklitoma
Eleetra
Teaftie Stustay
Jain
Cntlese
Red River
Democrat Heads Senate Commerce Committee reshuffle
A report notes a Democratic movement to chair the Senate Commerce Committee is underway. Senator Ellison DOD Smith, a Democrat from South Carolina, faces changes as the Senate debates leadership and committee control amid Republican opposition and President of the Senate Albert L. Cummins of Iowa.
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Senate Commerce Committee
Ellison Dod. Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Albert L. Cummins
Iowa
Rush to pay poll tax as offices extend hours in OC
In OC, officials extended hours to handle a surge of poll tax payments. Mr Blair reported a shipment of automobile seals to speed issue for applicants amid rising crowds and dwindling payment window. Exemptions reached 34 yesterday, with 1915 eligible voters against 184 previously qualified, as Monday rush began.
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OC. M
Fernoon
Mr Blair
Blair
Six Room House Burns to Ground Early Saturday
A six room house owned by Mrs B Hooper west of the Compress was destroyed by fire just after 4 o clock Saturday morning. The blaze spread rapidly and the origin is undetermined. The fire department managed to extinguish but the building was a total loss, with insurance covering the structure.
Oklainian Bank Elects Officers for Year
The bank re-elected the same officers as last year amid prosperous times. Officers include C. A. Allingham president, J. W. Rainwater first vice president, Roscoe Rainwater cashier, Clarence Rainwater assistant cashier. Directors listed: C. A. Allingham, Ed W. Rainwater, Roscoe Rainwater, Otto Steblil, Miles Rainwater.
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Fee
Ohi
Wen
C. A. Allinghin
J. W
W. H. Holt Named New Director of Harral Bank
W H Holt was named director of the First State Bank of Harral for 1924 joining reelected officers and directors. Officers listed include President F Fields, Vice President C Morris, Cashier A T Lemon, and Assistant Cashier Otis Luttrell. Directors are F Fields, C Morris, P P Lanford, J G King, Otis Luttrell and F F Phot.
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W. H. Holt
Harral
First State Bank of
Harralhee
Webhielt
Otf
Durin
Fields
Carl Morri
Otis Luttrell
A. T. Lemon
Carl Morris
P.P. Lanford
J. (. King
Ff. Phot
Poison In Arm Leaves Frat Member at Risk of Injury
J. W. Verpon is recovering after a poisoning incident at the fraternity house. He noticed small sores on his arm, struck the arm in a kick, and the reaction began. Authorities report the event as a potential permanent injury threat to his right arm.
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J. W. Verpon
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Eugene V. Brewser
New York
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Morristown
N. J
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Ketchersid
Dixmude
Plessis de Gileis de Greendan
George Allman
Mrs. Grimes Owens
Hotel Vernon
Wilbarger Grain
C&o
First Methodist Church
W. N. Stokes
Be, L. Menore
Polly Anne Stolly Lutz
Rev
L. PL Kopp
Prances Davis
Lillian M. Stevens
Tolbert Postoffice
Prince OF Wales
Lachy Mary Thyrnne
Mary Thynne
Marquis of Bath
South Africa
Alice of
England
London
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Helen Wentworth
Mise Liep Cowlfield
Phoebe Ellis
Harry
Ness
O Oren
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Pai Lys
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Highland
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Oklainian Bank
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