Officers Named For Vernon Chamber Of Commerce Here
Newly elected Vernon Chamber of Commerce officers were chosen and a membership drive for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce planned. A committee will seek the 1928 West Texas convention in Vernon and a pipeline study to the South Vernon field was authorized for investigation.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Pine Line
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Wess
Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Hamber of Commerce
Bilding
South Vernon Field
Ares Ri HH. Niclas
Co A. Jyonson
First View
Tom Key
Roi Gibson
Re M. Pictser
Vernon
B. Gibson
E. J. McCarter
A. N. Vernon
Jd. Showers
W. N. Stokes
Cy Lens
R. M. Fielder
South Vernon
Avril
Bortows
Vierle Branson Wins School Beauty Contest Title
The High School seniors won the beauty contest with Vierle Branson as winner and Mi Merle Branson as a candidate. Kurt Scavell placed second among juniors. Sophomore Martha Ten received 6208 votes and Leta Williams 8282 votes. Each vote cost one cent. funds will defray the high school annual expenses.
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Ty Gy
Mi Merle Branson
Kurt Scavell
Esnitids
Schow
Leta Williams
Willot
Sherman Case Continued Due to Absent Witness
In District Court the Sherman case was continued after a key state witness, Key, was sent from Fort Worth to his mother's bedside. The jury was discharged on the State's motion, delaying the trial.
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Distri Court
D Is
Key
City
Fort Worth
Ile
Automobile owners registered at the Tax Collectors Office last week
The register lists owners and vehicles including Philly Ford with W. M. Phillips and I. I. Hite. Other entries mention Ford models, Williams and Burl Cox, with R. M. doi ford and Teo Schmoker associated with an Overland and a Ford Roadster.
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Philly
Ford
W. M. Phillips
I. I. Hite
Williams
Imd
Burl Cox
R. M. Doiford
Bonrland
Teo
Schmoker
Overland
Predscluert
Ford Roadster
Marriage Licenses Listed From Last Week
Marriage licenses issued include Sam Whelim and Al Myrtle Fay Stone C G Welch and Miss Inez Hilh Floyd Boyd and Miss Vivian Belly R La Hayes and Miss Ollie Patterson Chives Mitchel and Miss Izabel Mayo M Davis and Dora Benson.
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Sam Whelim
al Myrtle Fay Stone
C. G. Welch
Inez Hilh
Floyd Boyd
Vivian Belly
R. la. Hayes
Ollie Patterson
Chives Mitchel
Izabel Mayo
M. Davis
Dora Benson
Examinations Underway at Vernon Public School
Mid term examinations are being held in Vernon Public School and will continue through the greater part of this week. Promotions will follow after papers are graded and there will be a general shifting of class membership.
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Vernon
County seeks modern vaults for county records
County Commissioners consider building or buying a vault facility to house and protect records, or add a fireproof annex to the courthouse adjacent to the County Clerk. Proposals for land or a suitable site are invited by February 20, 1924. Several options include a standalone vault building or an addition to the Clerk’s office to shield vital records from fire risk.
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Italia
Commissioners Court
Nino
Viside
Commissaere Court
Mato
School Building Bids Open Tomorrow by School Board
The school board will open bids at 10 o clock tomorrow morning for a new high school building financed by bonds of 110000. Bonds sold at a premium with interest totaled 111000. Grounds were purchased from the bond proceeds. Expect 10 to 12 bidders and the board may reject all bids after opening.
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Cxpeel
Miss Kate Mavers to Visit for Baptist Youth Work
Miss Kate Mavers, field secretary for Baptist young people work, will arrive Friday February 1 and stay through February 4. A meeting will be arranged where she will preside.
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Kate Mavers
Baptist Young People Work
Seac
Farmers urged to market cotton as a united body
J W Y Hall, secretary of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association, spoke to Wilburger County farmers at the Courthouse about marketing cotton. He described how cotton firms gain weight and profit from samples, storage, and shipping, urging farmers to unite through the Farm Bureau to capture such gains and support new legislation. Delegates Claud Muller and H W Cade reported on the state Farm Bureau and Cotton Association convention.
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Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Wilburger County
Courthlouse
Hall
Ife
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Association
Cotton Association
Claud Muller
H. W. Cade
Farm Bureau and Cotton Association
Former Wilbarger Man Dies in Frederick Oklahoma
Word was received here last night of the death in Frederick Oklahoma of Connie Walker fifty who lived here many years ago He was injured several weeks ago in an automobile accident following at which complications set in and his death resulted Mr Walker who was a brother in law of J W Carrington of this city is survived by his widow four daughters and one son.
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Frederick
Okla
Connie Walker
Mr. Walker
J. W. Carrington
Hospitalized families rally around patient in need
Mrs. Frank Farley underwent a serious operation Sunday at a local hospital. Her condition is satisfactory. Mr. Farley is seriously ill and remains in a sanitarium in Fort Worth. Mrs. Roy Carter of Wichita Falls, sister of Mrs. Farley, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simpson of Crosbyton, are at her bedside.
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Frank Farley
Farley
Fort Worth
Roy Carter
Wichita Falls
Tom Simpson
Crosbyton
Home Science Club Market at Massie Vernon store
Members of the Home Science club will conduct a market Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Massie Vernon grocery store. Delicious cookery for Sunday dinner will be offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Science Club
Massie- Vernon
Harrold Precinct to Vote on Road Bonds Saturday
Harrold precinct voters face a special election on Saturday for a 150000 road bond issue to extend the Colorado Gulf highway and build lateral roads linking Harrold Pilcott and Guyer. Local officials report strong support with past precinct votes favorable and no opposition voiced.
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Harrold
Pilcott
Guyer
R. Cobb
G. W. Havens
Vernon
South Vernon Well Pumping Sparks Field Activity
The South Vernon Oil Company's Stephens No. 1 ran about 150 barrels as a well swab failed to reach bottom before pump, then produced a two inch oil stream for hours. Officers say the pump will be started. two more weeks promise several new locations and derricks in the South Vernon field.
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South Vernon Oil Company
Stephens
Cotton ginning totals in Wilbarger County cited in gov report
Government report shows 20 979 bales ginned in Wilbarger County before January 16 1924. The figure contrasts with the prior year when 2 091 bales were ginned.
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Wilbarger
Vernon Among First Winners in Basketball
Vernon leads the county basketball tournament with wins over Hinds and Talmage while East Vernon, White City, Harrold, and Oklainton advance to the semi finals. Final now set for Saturday at 3 pm at the Fair Grounds with Vernon and Harrold favored for the county title and a district berth.
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White City
Harrold
Vernon
Vernon-Oak
East Vernon
Oklainton
Oklainion
Odell
Antelope
White
Vernon High girls form Delta Theta Sorority
The Delta Theta Sorority was organized Tuesday night January 22 at the home of Miss Martha Long. Officers elected include Elizabeth Hicks president Merle Brunson vice president Katherine Wheatley secretary Martha Long treasurer. Sponsor named Mrs Pollyanna Ilolly Lutz. Charter members Elizabeth Hicks Martha Long Merle Brunson Kathryn McCulloch Leta Williams Anita Dickenson Tris Younes. Pledges Ruth Sewell Adele Houssels Christine Keltz Catherine Dodson Matty Mac Renfre. Rainbow colors chosen.
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Delta Theta Sorority
Martha Long
Elizabeth Hicks
Merle Brunson
Katherine Wheatley
Pollyanna Ilolly Lutz
Eliazabeth Hicks
Marthia Long
Kathryn McCulloch
Leta Williams
Anita Dickenson
Tris Younes
Ketchersid On Trial Again In 46th District Court
Emmit Ketchersid faced a negligent homicide charge as jurors were being selected in the 46th District Court this morning. Attorneys anticipated the jury might not be seated in time to start testimony before this afternoon. This marks his second trial after a prior conviction and seven months imprisonment. The indictment stems from Alta Richardson’s 1922 death following a shivaree party, with Barney Richards wounded as well. Ketchersid admitted firing shots but claimed he directed bullets away from the party’s wounded.
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Kettchersid
Ketchersid
Alta Richardson
Oashivaree
Barney Richards
Ketehersid
Vernon High principal rushes to brother’s bedside
Jon Fulcher, Vernon High School principal, was called to Jacksboro where his brother J W Fulcher lay ill. Doctors reported the brother slightly improved from a critical condition but still with a slim chance of recovery.
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Jon
Fulcher
Brother
Jon. Fulcher
the Vernon High School
Jacksboro
J. Wo R Fulcher
Lockett Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Highlights
The Lockett Parent-Teachers Association held a Friday night meeting with a school children’s program. Reports from the financial and membership committees were favorable. A committee was formed to arrange equipment for hot lunch service. The next meeting will include a prayer reading, a talk on community ideas, and a discussion on parent teacher relations led by F W Maddin and others.
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Lockett Parent-Teachers Association
Lillian Shellon
Hayden Riehle
Larent Teachers’ Association
Mire
O. M. Igg
F. W. Maddin
Lockett Girls Form New Social Organization
A group of young women in Lockett met with Mrs. James H. Roberson to organize the G. K. W Club. Officers were elected and club work was discussed before a social hour. Attending were Misses Wilma Lockett Neeme Ferrell Vivian Taivis Eunice Davis Birdie Cobb and Daisy Cobb. The next meeting will be with Miss Wilma Lockett.
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Lockett
James H. Roberson
G. K. W Club
Wilma Lockett
Neeme Ferrell
Vivian Taivis
Eunice Davis
Birdie Cobb
Daisy Cobb
G. Bh. W
Pavement Complete Through Oklaunion to Vernon Road
The Colorado Gulf highway pavement is completed through Oklaunion from the Denver railroad underpass. Work then moved toward Vernon as concrete was laid and the gap to the Lon Byars farm, about two miles, will be closed as weather allows. Traffic will be diverted south once paving advances past the Byars farms and undergrade crossing west of Oklainton.
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Oklaunion
Vernon
Lon Byars Farm
Byars Farms
Oklainton
East Vernon to Have Interesting Play Friday Night
East Vernon schedules a Friday night performance at the school house February 1. The cast includes Cecil White Judy Elliott Thelma Murray Oeey Gunn Ernest Baker Julietia Bean Neeta Parr Ben Smith and Beatrice Meyers in a comedy about a city mother failing to marry her heiress daughter-to-be.
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East Vernon
Seo Green
Cecil White
Judy Elliott
Thelma Murray
Oeey Gunn
Wei
Heck Ernest Baker
Julietia Bean
Minenie Bell Smith
Chiggerson-Boggs
Sehemin
Neeta Parr
Chiggerson
Ben Smith
Charmian Carter
Vurupire
Bepguice Meyers
Poison Placed to Stop Prairie Dog Pest in Wilbarger
Dope poison has been laid over prairie dog habitat east of Wilbarger County land. County officials distribute the venom at about ten cents per pound under general supervision. L. Whitehead of San Antonio works with the USDA to destroy rodents. Chaney and Kurtis Avent coordinate efforts through their offices. Officials say enough poison is available to cover several thousand acres and urge farmers to use the opportunity.
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Wilbarger
PL DD
Chaney
Kurtis Avent
L. ©. Whitehead
San Antonio
United States Department of Agriculture
Wilbarger County
Two Days Left to Pay Poll Tax in County and City
With only two days remaining, the county and city report 8 262 voters qualified for poll taxes after 3 182 receipts issued. Mrs M Blair urges residents to pay by midnight Thursday at county office or city hall to avoid penalties. late payments incur penal fines.
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M. Blair
Ty Tpwe
Coun
Vernor
Legion Installs Officers With Noted Speakers In Wichita Falls
Members of the American Legion in Wichita Falls will host a Monday night installation at the courthouse with talks by Joe B. Hatchett and Mayor Hoffman. Alvin Owsley, a former commander, was invited but unavailable due to speaking dates in February in New England. A short program and social smoker will follow the installation, with ex servicemen and the public invited.
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Joe B. Hatchett
Tuthery Hoffman
American Legion
Wichita Falls
Nigit
Court House
Alvin Owsley
American Letton
New Eogland
Infant Son of Haney Family Dies in Accidental Burn Incident
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C D Haney of Thatla died after a child spilled coal oil and ingested the drink while playing near a hose. The family previously lost another son about ten months ago in ashes and hot coals. Funeral services were to be held at noon today.
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Hanes
Thatla
Home Seeker Rates for Panhandle Plains
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce announces renewed efforts to restore home seeker rates on the railroads serving the Panhandle. The Rock Island has implemented a home seeker rate for a party of five, with round trip price set at the base fare plus two dollars.
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West Texas
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Chamber OF Commerce
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Sherman
Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburgh Pa
Miss Mavers
J. W. Y. Hall
Frederick, Okla
Home Science Market
Harrold Precinct
Colorado
Gulf
Commissioners
Sue
Pose
Harrold, Miiett and Gayer
Coloradoe Gulf
Wichita County
Alectra
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Vernon High School
Caraway
Fall
United Stat
Thad H. Caraway
Arkansas
Secretary of the Interior
Albert B. Fall
Arry F. Sinclair
California
E. L. Doheny
Senate
Roosevelt
Harene
Archibald Roosevelt
Marty F. Sinclair
New York
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Albert B
Ketchersib
Emmit Ketchersid
46Th District
Parent-Teacher Association of Lockett
Meets
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West Vernon
Vernon Senesgenens
Ohlannion
Mack
Highland
Pariners Valley
Legion
Mr . C.D. Haney
Panhandle Plains
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