States Ratify Dry Amendment in Historic Prohibition Wave
The nation completed the ratification process for the federal prohibition amendment as Nebraska and Missouri led in final actions. Nebraska’s legislature moved first to make the amendment effective within a year, with overall ratification by 27 states and continued referendums in others.
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Nebraska
Missouri
Presi
Senate
Mississippi
Louisiana
United States
Russia
Michigan
Levy Mayer
California
Washitton
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Monton
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Seoul
Dakota
Tennesee
Texas
Virgin
Washington
West Virginia
Land Exchange Involving New Mexico Colorado and Wilbarger Lands
P. BH. Robinson purchased 80 acres near Vernon from W. L. Rumsey and USS. Davis at 100 dollars per acre. Laumey and Davis gained 160 acres in Colorado. The deal follows a trade by Mar. Kelissch with J. B. Green and BR. Staley, who received 20 acres of Kelissch’s New Mexico land.
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P. BH. Robinson
Vernon
W. Ll. Rumsey
Uss. Davis
Messrs. Laumey
Davis
Colorado
Mar. Kelissch
J. B. Green
BR. Staley
Mr. Kelissqi
New Mexico
Return from Liverpool classed with camp orders
On his return home from Liverpool England Mr Wilkinson son of S Wilkinson Vernon July 5 for Camp Travis and was in a replacement commonly stationed in England. He went over seas in September.
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M. C. Wilkinson
Muckrenehael
Vernon
Liverpool
Englad
Wilkins
S. Wilkinson
Hele Vernon
Camp Travis
England
Committee Finds Number of Places for Dump Ground
The city commission met to review sites for removing the town dump north of the city. Mayor Mason expects a satisfactory decision soon. an incinerator is not planned now. The panel will report again, while sewer line connections and rent collection rules are addressed.
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City Commission
Harry Mason
Soldier's letter from France describes hardship and hunger
Dave Kincheloe of the 305th Titantry writes to his father J. E. Kincheloe detailing lack of beds, constant rain, and sleeping in bars and horse stalls. He says he longs for home cooking, hunger is severe, and prices are high as he endures in France.
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France
Dave Kincheloe
J. EL. Kincheloe
States
Kincheloe
Herring National re elects old officers and directors
Old officers and directors of Herring National Bank were re elected at the annual meeting Tuesday. PT. Herring of Amarillo is president with L. W. Johnson as active vice president. L. J. Massie of Long Beach and W. D. Berry of Vernon are presidents. G. C. Morris was re elected cashier and J. B. Andrews assistant cashier. Directors include C. T. Herring, J. K. Johnson, L. J. Massie, W. D. Berry, G. C. Morris, J. J. Stmmerour, W. L. C. Johnson and P. M. Morris.
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Herring National Bank
Sanual
PT. Herring
Amarillo
L. W. Johnson
L. J. Massie
Long Beach
Calif
W. DD. Berry
Vernon
G. C. Morris
J.B. Andrews
C. T. Herring
J. K. Johnson
J. Massie
J. J. Stmmerour
Wlc. Johnson
P.M. Morris
W M Billings Dead In Vernon Death Shocks Town
Vernon mourns as W M Billings dies at Palacios on December 27 aged 74. He bought the J M Morris residence in East Vernon two years ago and, with his brother M C Billings, moved to the coast for the winter last September. He is survived by brothers M C Billings of Vernon and E S Billings of Palacios.
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Vernon
W. M. Billings
Palacios
Billings
J. M. Morris
East Vernon
M. C. Billings
Vernong
Grading Resumes on Vernon to Oklanton Road
Grading work on the highway between Vernon and Oklanton resumes after warm weather thawed the ground. Delays caused by bad weather and frozen soil are addressed as Judge Be. L. McHugh orders the pace to hasten.
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Vernon
Oklainton
McHugh
Allman Promoted to Joint Ticket Agent at Wichita Falls
Mr Allman becomes joint ticket agent for Fort Worth Denver and other railroads at Wichita Falls. He has served as local agent for Fort Worth Denver at Vernon except for six months with Kell Milling. Depots and local improvements were noted during his Vernon tenure. Wheeler of Acme appointed to Vernon.
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Kell Milling Company
May
Alin
Vernon
Denver
Atlin
Las Quade
Wheeler
Acme
Vernon Boy Hikes Homefront After Two Weeks Abroad
A letter from Mrs L A Ferguson to her sister recounts Vernon boy Louis Perensen returning from the front on Nov 1 after a two week hike totaling about 200 miles. He served two months on the front amid shellfire and reports no known acquaintances since France. Ferguson mentions another son Jack in the Ninth or Ninetieth division.
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Louis Ferguson
Louis Perensen
L. A. Ferguson
Tauicile Perguson
Vernon
France
Louis
Mr. Fergien
Jack Ferguson
Waggoner National Bank Re Elects All Officers
Stockholders met Tuesday to elect officers and directors. Re elected were Robert Houssels as president Hawkins as vice president Pashyam as cashier Hogsett and others as assistant cashiers with W. Anderson T. H. Shive L. G. Hawkins E. Basham BV Townsend and J. A. Dixon named as directors.
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Waggoner National Bank
Robert Houssels
Hawkins
Vicw
BE. Pashyam
Hogsett
W. Tl Dtuevius
Robert Housselx
W.O. Anderson
T. H. Shi
Ruths With Mrs Trevathan Meeting Tuesday
The Missionary Ruths will meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Trevathan. Miss Merle Loved will lead the mission study.
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Ruths
BE. Trevathan
Merle Loved
Capital Farmers State Now At Five Hundred Thousand
The capital stock of Partners State Bank is now 500 000 with the capital increased by vote at a meeting held Tuesday afternoon. The surplus fund is 100 000 and C B R McCutcheon and L B Gilson were added to the directorate. Officers elected include OH Rhomids president M Bourland vice president Massie active vice president Avery Rhoads cashier and Rhoads Pourland Gibson and White as directors.
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Partners State Bank
Gamauel
C. BR. McCutcheon
First National Bank of
Wichita Walls
Lob. Gilson
OH. TE Rhomids
A M. Bourland
Fb Massie
Avery Rhoads
Ry Th. Gilson
Tl H. Rhoads
A. M. Pourland
Pot. Massie
Emory Rhoades
R. B. Gibson
Fo White
Renfro
Ane
FB. McCutehiwon
Road Work Year Ends February 18 in County
County report deadline set as February 18 for district overseers to file updates on road labor progress. Judge Melluch instructs overseers to present detailed records showing how the law requiring county residents aged 2 to 1 years have contributed five days on the road has been fulfilled.
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Vernon
Lnve
Melluch
Funeral Rites Held For Helen Jones
Funeral services for Helen Jones were held at East View Cemetery yesterday afternoon, conducted by pastor HL STIU TIDE of Central Christian Church. She was eight years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roi Jones, who died following a week with influenza that developed into pneumonia. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Belen
Christ Jones
East View Cemetery
Ftev
Stiutide
Central Christian Phurch
W. T. Rowse
First Baptist
Chiweh
Roi Jones
Destroyer veteran recounts sinking two submarines in wartime
Retort Eibile, a former sailor on the destroyer Allen, recalls naval action that sank two submarines last year. He describes depth charge attacks, the submarine going to the bottom sixty feet under water, and crew members surviving by armored protection. He also notes tours near Queenstown and convoy duties with the Allied forces.
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Aller
Aiten Wuik
Wat
Wade Stat
Aten
Reébert
Puttipe Ge Prebertar Ater
Atte
Vernon Boywats
Queenstown
Ishiod
Viel the Alien
May
Riddle
Moeliod
Seothind
Ireland
Wales
Cuba
Phisti
PLC
Allen
Wallacie
Theowares
City Lights Vandalism Sparks Major Complaint
Residents condemn repeated breaking of street lights on West Wilbarger by youths using arrows and rocks. City officials note loss of revenue and reinstallation costs as lights remain out until repairs. Mayor Mason vows action and warns parents and officers to curb the vandalism.
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West Wilbarger Street
Wilbarger Street
Muavor Mason
Plan to Increase Storage Capacity for Water Plant
City commission moves to get estimates for a concrete tank to raise storage to 100 000 gallons. Project aims to meet garden and household needs for years, with work following Tuesday afternoon review. Engineer Mr Robins schedules tank cost comparisons and design, noting current supply suffices for now but growth requires expanded capacity within months.
Vernon to Host Government Cotton Classing Center
Farmers and business leaders in Vernon signed an agreement to guarantee three fourths of the salary of a cotton classifying expert, enabling Vernon to host one of twenty Government cotton marketing stations in Texas this year. Harvill of the U S Bureau of Markets explained the plan and examples from Oklahoma showing premiums paid for well ginned cotton, with seed quality and fiber length emphasized. He urged good seed and correct staple length to secure premiums and prevent penalties from mills.
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Neon
Oklahoma
Harvill
Watson
Als
Danean of Marketing
Watsett
Vorteon
Mer. Watson
Parrill
Ehisser
Harrilt
Vernon Phix
Vernon
Harrily
Mr. Harrisf
Whee
Kitchen Shower Program Promises Helpful Utensils
A church event organized by Methodist women aims to gather utensils for a kitchen shower. Mrs T M Fergersons invites attendees to a Monday meeting on West Witharger Street to assemble and plan the donation event with musical selections by Mrs Gille Fars and other participants listed.
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Methodist Church
Maniehus Willis
T. M. Fergeson
T. M. Fergesons
Gille Fars
Colle Youul
Deceased at Warde Cemetery Service Notices
Fragmentary obituary notice records a funeral service for a deceased individual from Loulpslage area. Mentions Warde Cemetery and a Sunday gathering with family and friends, referencing a daughter and survivors in a terse, damaged transcription.
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TL M. Roland
Oo Wheeler
Cook
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Committee ON Public Information
Allman
Wichita Falls
Penver
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Fort Worth & Denver
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Unen Pisseus Cer Dept
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Fort Worth & Denverth
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Farmers State
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ING Instepation
Dundee i
Wihiel
Helen Jones
Yestern
Rt. Jones
Vrs
Boa
Newth
First Baptist Church
Retort
Gineer
Gallors
Tiecir Commission
Mer
Lawias
Dandy Wipeater
Ou Robins
Robinson
Aboo
Gites
Hood Vernon
Memphis
Archer City
Sfy Harvill
United States Bureau of Markets
Loupslasge Ord
J Langford
Ford
Elach Warde Cemetery
Fluciza
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