Vernon Presbyterians Plan New Church Edifice in 1923
Plans for a fine new church building were launched by Vernon Presbyterian Church at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Shive. A committee to secure plans and specifications was formed, and parishioners heard how Paris leaders rebuilt after a major fire. The group decided to begin immediate planning for a new Vernon church this year.
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Ifice
Hs Ernon Presbyterianus
T. E. Shive
Ro Thomas
Shive
Vernon Presbyterians
Doloney
Presbyterians
Paris
Baildline
Chievo
Valtinieré
San Francisco
Paris Ehuret
Treasur
Ahen
Strnetiure
BF. T. Moore
Tle
Vernon
Poultry Journal Names New Texas Editor Donges
Adam Donges named associate editor of the Texas Oklahoma Poultry Journal based in Wichita Falls with Geers as editor and publisher. The magazine aims to advance poultry farming and says cooperation will help place their region on the poultry map. Donges will contribute articles from his experience as a successful poultry raiser.
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Adam Dongés
TexasOkia Hou. Powiyy Journal
Wichita Falls
Geers
Poullermary
Donges
Truscott Offer Seeks Bloodhounds After Dey Incident
A Knox County offer to borrow bloodhounds to trail a man led to the sheriff’s department learning no hounds were kept there. Details of the case were learned as the inquiry unfolded yesterday at the courthouse.
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Truscott
Knox County
Local Negro shot five times amid domestic dispute banquet planned
Clarence Hunt, a Black man, was shot five times after an argument with a woman identified as Willie Taylor necress. He was hit at close range with an 82 caliber revolver and transported home. The suspect, the woman, was arrested on assault to murder charges and released on bond. Vernon Commandery No. 3% plans a three hundred Sir Knights and ladies banquet next Tuesday afternoon and night with visitors from Electra, Crowell, Chillicothe, Odeli Qianeh and others.
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Texas Street
Hunt
Joe Sumner
Negress
Justices of the Pesce
J. Griffiths
Awai Iyint
Elon Tiant
Flurries Bring Hope for Drought-Stricken County
Light rain and a southeast wind moved through Vernon County offering relief to farmers. The dry earth hindered plowing and crop preparations for grain, cotton, and cattle. A drought-waning shower would be welcomed by wheat growers and others awaiting better soil conditions.
Hawkins and Williams Move to New Furmitor Building
Hawkins and Williams Furmitor company has placed its first carload of furniture in the modern S100 building on Wilbarger street. The firm will move from North Main street to the new location before the first of next month as the building nears completion.
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Peck Building
North Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
L. &. Kester
WH. Hugging
T. J Sumimerour
Hawkine & Williams
Furmitor Company
Wilbarger Street
Likeness of Charter Member Presented to Methodist Church
A framed likeness of charter member Mrs Creager and family will be given to the First Methodist Church in Vernon by Mr Creager. The portrait honoring the first pastor Rev J Tos mettt will hang near the memorial window as a reminder of early Methodists in Wilbarger county. Charter members include Mr and Mrs Creager and their 12 year old son William M, Gid Bryan and Hagy. Vernon’s early days saw cowboys extending hospitality to the church and its leaders.
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Methodist Church
Dame Arenger
First Methodist Church
Creage
Dickenson
J. 1 Tosmettt
Wilbarger County
Vernon
Tosmey
Deter W. Gravis
Beaver Creek
Dho
Mbp
Creager
William M
Gid Bryan
Chevrolet Agency Ships 2158 Cars in One Day
A telegram to Ladd's Place reports 2158 Chevrolet cars shipped from various plants last Friday, excluding Canadian output. The record day reflects strong winter orders and includes buyers A. M. Bourland Rev. FL Johnson Bourland Nixon and TP HW Mott Myatt.
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Ladd
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Compas
Che Belegraam
A. M. Bourland
Rev. Flt Johnson
Ee Hovel Compas
Ca Bourland
Nixon
TP. HW
Mott
Baker sells half of Vernon drug store stake
W C Baker, owner of Baker Tarosx Ding store, sells his half to PW Smith of Chillicothe. Smith, longtime Rexall drug store partner, is a registered druggist with years of experience. Mrs Baker will stay involved with the business.
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W. C. Baker
Baker Tarosx
PW. Smith
Chillicothe
Baker
Vernon
Smith
Rexall
Chillcothe
HH. Baker
Smmith
County Spasketball County Clubs Hold Contest Under Way Vernon
Sixteen Wilharger county basketball femmes compete in Vernon for a county championship two day session on the town high school court. Harrold beat Tolberg MS 14 to 10 and White City beat Elliott 41 to 9. Afternoon games listed include Vernon versus Downe, West Vernon versus Antelope, Oklaumion versus Warge, Talmage versus Kinelletog, Fast Vernon versus Lockett. Banquet at Vernon Hotel hosted by county home demonstration clubs drew visitors statewide.
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Vernon
Harrold
Tolberg MS
J. S. Covey
Ares Vernon
Downe
West Vernon
Antelope
Oklaumion
Warge Oleul Va
Talmage
Kinelletog
Fast Vernon
Lockett
Wilharger County
Vernon Hotel
Wilbarger County
Vernon Parents to Launch Poll Pan Payment Drive
The Vernon Parent-Teachers Association will campaign from now until Feb 1 to urge Vernon women to pay their pel taves. President Mrs Paul Goetz notes a new high school building may be put to a vote before year end. Each of the four PTAs plus the central group will assist the effort.
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The
Vernon Parent-Teachers’ Association
Wil Vernon
Paul Goetz
Vernon
Roland W. Boyden Observer on Reparations Commission
Boston lawyer and financier Roland W. Boyden, dubbed “the mystery man of two continents,” serves as American observer on the Inter Allied Reparations Commission in Paris. His recent actions have prompted many politicians to question his influence and role, including references to a “Colonel House No. 2.”
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Roland W. Boyden
Boston
Continents
Inter-Allied Reparations Commission
Paris
Washigatoo
Mayor's Son Entered in Auto Crash in Austin
Mason, son of Mayor Ma son, a State university student, suffered three broken ribs and severe cuts when his car collided with a street car in Austin last Sunday night. He left Tuesday for Austin to be with him, traveling with another college boy and two girls. the car skidded on a rain washed street, demolishing the vehicle while the other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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Wank Mason
Mason
State University
Austin
Mia
Methodists to Hold Quilting Bee at Church
Women of the First Methodist church will hold a quilting bee at the church Monday at 2:50 p.m. Bring scraps to piece a block for a quilt destined for the Methodist orphanage in Waco. Luncheon will be served at 4 o'clock and a pleasant afternoon is expected.
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First Methodist Church
Waco
Wilbarger County Cotton Gins 6.091 Bales
Telegraphic advices from the United States Department of Agriculture show Wilbarger County ginning 6.091 bales of cotton before January 16 from the 1922 crop. J. B. Luis, Uncle Sam’s county agriculture representative, notes the tally is far ahead of the 1921 date, when only 50 soft bales had been ginned.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bates
Wilbarger
Ecard
Luis
Sam
Wilbarger County Poultry Industry Expands Rapidly
The Wilbarger county poultry business grows each month with rising reader interest. Through the producers' exchange at Swartwood’s store, 25 roosters per week are traded on average. J L Swartwood has actively supported blooded fowl raising in the county, and it is predicted Wilbarger will become the leading paying county for poultry in the state within two years.
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Wilbarger County
J. L Swartwood
Om Swartwood
Mr. Swartwood
Wilharger
Chamber of Commerce Budget Drives Funds in 1920 Plan
Directors discussed a 1920 budget of about 100 dollars and a drive to raise funds. Committees will canvass the business district Monday noon, using a zone system and assigning firms to numbers. The budget, not yet detailed, aims to support growth projects as the town approaches a period of historic development.
Puckett Brother Dies En Route to Ballinger
Word came Tuesday morning that OL GC Puckett brother JOA Puckett was dying. A. A. Puckett with Merc D Puckett and their son left for Ballinger by automobile but died before reaching Ballinger. The remains were buried in a cemetery seven miles from Ballinger.
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Hutt
OL GC. Puckett
A. A. Puckett
D Puckett
Ballinger
Froy
Federation to Elect Officers Of County Women's Elite
The County Federation of Women's elite holds a meeting tomorrow at 4 o'clock at the Litrary boiling. Officers will be elected at the session with expected full attendance of delegates from across the county.
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Federation
County Federation of Women's Elite
Poll Tax Payments Are Rapidly Being Made Across Precincts
More than 2,500 poll taxes have been paid and daily payments arrive at the County Tax Collector’s office. Next Wednesday is the final day to qualify for voting by poll tax payment. By precinct the totals include East Vernon 271 and Highland 25 among others. exemptions total 33. From Saturday morning to Monday afternoon over 825,000 was paid into the tax collectors office. A ten percent penalty takes effect next Wednesday.
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Phair
East Vernon
West Vernon
Odell
Harrold
Highland
Haney
Mack
Deans
Cinves
Piliet
Chinunion
Anteolpe
Wildeng
Lockett
Forge
Farmers Valley
Tolbert
Tax Callees Ors
Docket To Be Made Out Monday For February Term
The February term district court docket will be prepared next Monday. Saturday is the final day to file cases for the term. The criminal docket is expected to be unusually heavy.
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Ning
Severa
Pianae
Matthewsen
Mark Puce
Ver Sicles Walt
Tin
TP. Lismman, Sr
Lisman Made
Ashenhurst
Ponen Ity
Olda
Amd
Poultry Journal
Truscott Offer
Bloodhound
M Max Mayer
Max Mayer
Service Star Legion
Iowa
Iis
Des Moines
Clarence Hiumt
Willie Taylor
Necress
S. E. Honmaker
Indies
Eleen
Vernon Commandery
Electra Crowell
Tharfold
Odeli
Lea Commandery
Council of the Winstrious Order of the Rea Cross
Con Entertainment
J. M. Napier
Alon. Pulcher
Joe C. Sumner
Keith Berry
BE. M. Hiney
Verjon
SS Sewell
Chevrolet Company
RW. Smith
Ratney
Manners
Vul Teaihier
Ma. von Piarnes
Marion Mianners
New York
Paul Dr. Rainey
Aillionairre Bigegame Tunater
Cleveand
Newport
Sinteen
Porty
NNAL
TION
Wilharger County Basket
Ball Femmes
Ehall Plousion
High School
Interscholas
White City
Elliott
Housemeennai
Miss Butc
Hoodfellow
T. A. Blevins
Henry Rich Jo
M. Blair
WM Read
J. D. Wilhhelm
Henry Riehle
Roscoe Rainwater
J. A Hollar
Hae Shear
How Cabe
Floyd Hootchins
P. J. Chaney
Woolend
M Blair
Walter Hoffman
WW. Coke
Ro V. Glazeener
Messrs Read
Glagener Levine
JO Langley
Onstintion Ochibs
Boydes LO BE CO
Roland
Baydex
Poydetu
Mayor
Edoonate Hanaqiet
Priday
Chamer of Commerce Budget
Nvt
Niide
STOC
Chamber of Commercs
Joa Puckett
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