Farm Club Boys Camp Program Being Arranged
The Farm Club Boys encampment at the fair park July 16 to 18 is being organized by County Agent P. L. Chaney with district approval sought this week. Over 200 boys from Wichita, Foard, Baylor, Hardeman and Wilbarger counties are expected, with a program featuring swimming, stock judging trips, city and community tours, theater, lectures, and other activities. County agents will supervise the participants. Edwin Smith plans a chicken-raising lecture and a miniature farm demonstration with Dr. Chaney and a College Station lecturer assisting. The Chamber of Commerce backs the effort and aims to expand business involvement and regional entertainment for visiting youths.
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Farm Club
PL Od
Edwin Smith
Fol
Smith
Ile
Dr. Chaney
Chamber of Commerce
O O F Picnic Draws Large Crowd At Elliott
Approximately 9500 people gathered at the I O O F picnic in Elliott on Friday. The Elliott Band provided music while Rev R B Cox spoke on fellowship. A bounteous noon dinner preceded an afternoon of speeches by many candidates.
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Elliott
Elliott Band
R B. Cox
Odd Fellowship
Chautauqua Closes With Lectures Plays and Band
Vernon closes its Chautauqua after a Saturday night program headlined by Dr. William T. Ellis speaking on Americas Way Out For the World A Travelers Conclusions. The Bean Stalk play delighted children while Gilbert's All American band delivered concerts. A pantomime March of Events drew crowds and local churches work to renew the series next year.
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William T. Ellis
America
Jack and
Gilbert
Vernon
Leave for South Texas with family group
R. L. Jordan A. W. Crisp and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Walker and son Grady left yesterday morning for South Texas. They will return in about ten days.
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R. L. Jordan
A. W. Crisp
W. A. Walker and Son
Grady
South Texas
Miss Leonora Keilbergs Accepts Cashier Position
Miss Leonora Keilbergs has accepted a position as cashier and bookkeeper at Ladd's Place. She takes the place of Mrs. Clarence Teel, who resigned.
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Leonora Keilbergs
Ladd’s
Miss Keilberg
Clarence Teel
Poisoning Stops Inroads Of Pests In Wilbarger County
Wilbarger County farmers renewing the war on grasshoppers report encouraging success as poison arrests spread of nests. Fields with poison saved crops while untreated areas were destroyed. One farmer spent 8 dollars to save his cotton. neighbors on both sides lost everything. Southern county areas along Waggoner pastures suffer, though rain may slow pests. Fresh arsenic supply reached local merchants after a prior shortage.
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Wilbarger County
Farmers Valley
Candidates Filing Campaign Expense Accounts
District and county candidates file accounts of receipts and disbursements for campaigns. The law requires sworn statements of borrowed funds and liabilities, with timetables before and after primaries, penalties up to 1000 dollars or jail, or both.
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Cnall
Drought Ends After Sunday Rain Breaks Ten Day Dry Spell
A five hour wind preceding a Sunday night shower broke a ten day drought across the sandy districts. Total rainfall near half an inch varied by area, followed by a temperature drop to 45 degrees. Rain aided grasshopper control as cooler, wet weather slowed activity. Areas including Wichita, Hardeman, Baylor counties received varying amounts. Wichita Falls had light showers. Road work paused by drought will resume with the moisture.
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Ibout
Wichita
Hardeman
Baylor
Wichita Falls
Renverts
Hillicothe
Hagler and Huddle Plan Summer Work in California
Ww C Hagler and OL Huddle head toward California for summer work. En route they will pause in Denver, Colorado for several days before continuing to their destination.
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Ww. C. Hagler
O. L. Huddle
California
Denver
Colo
City fixes tax rate at last year’s levy
The City tax rate remains 170, with the levy apportioned: General 40 cents, school 70 cents, street and bridge 10 cents, and interest and sinking 0. The school share exceeds 40 percent of operating funds. remaining funds divide between street, bridge, and general. Of 50 cents for bonds, 22.8 cents funds school bond retirement. Total levy supports schools 92.5 cents of 1.70. City Secretary Hall estimates year total around 550,000, up about 100,000 from last year. revenues to rise about 1,700, with 0.28 going to schools and bonds. Property values up due to new property. commission aims to keep levels similar to last year.
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General Wurposer
Mit
Hall
City Commission
Work Begins on Co-Operative Gin Project
Ground was broken for the foundation of the pew gin to be built by the Farmers Co-Operative Society. The project, costing about 55000, will use a two inch water pipe and modern machinery. It will sit one block south in the Kell Mill area with the office on the southeast corner and the gin yard on the west side. Funding came from farmer subscriptions, with cash secured to finish. Completion is aimed for the fall ginning season. J Wright leads the work as a society member in charge.
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Farmers Co-Operative Society
Souath
Kell Mill
Heing
Rev Ben M Edwards Conducts Revival in Clarendon
Rev Ben M Edwards former Central Christian Church pastor leads revival in Clarendon with co workers Mr and Mrs Walkter assisting. The meeting began Wednesday night after Edwards returned from a successful outreach in Warabachie and prior work in Cissendon.
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Ben M. Edwards
Central Christian Church
Clarendon
Dingers
Wen Walk
Ter
Edwards
Warabachie
Cissendon
Women and Daughters Sail for California Indefinite Stay
Mrs L Johnson and her daughters Cornelia and Louise depart with Mrs Rupert Sewell and her daughter Mary Virginia for California on Thursday for an indefinite stay, the group traveling together.
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California
L. ®. Johnson
Dauughters
Cornelia
Louise
Rupert Sewell
Mary Virginia
Farmer in Street Attempts Double Self Harm in Vernon Area
Jehn Wacek, 40, from Farmer Valley, attempted suicide twice near Vernon after family feared he would return to the valley. He first fired a .22 rifle at himself, then struck his head with a hammer, later shooting himself in the forehead as bystanders intervened. He was gravely injured, with the bullet lodged in his brain, and could not be moved to hospital. Local sheriff and Dr. Cuylor attended.
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Vernon
Tedia
Kiuewlt
Farmer Valley
Law
Farnere Valley
Blue
H. ©. Cuylor
Fly
Mr. Wanek
Grais
Frank Kiimonson
Dr. Cuylor
Former White City Woman Is Buried
Funeral services for Mrs. J. B Gauntt, 45, were held yesterday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Thoms a B Milholl officiating. Interment followed at Last View cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon at a Colorado home near Lamar after moving there five years ago. survived by her husband and five children.
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D. B. Gauntt
Vernon
J. B Gauntt
Church of Christ
Thomsa B Milholl
Last View Cemetery
Gauntts
White City
Wurmity
Colorado
Mr. Gauntt
Veaband
Mean of Music of Howard Payne Visits Vernon
Camerago Mershall and Allan tell lived here this afternoon on business concerning Howard Payne Hege at Brownwood. After competing here they will proceed to Colorado for the season returning this fall to take up work. Mr Marshall is dean of music at the Brownwood school and has given many radio concerts over the state that have won praise from all who heard him.
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Camerago Mershall
Allan
Tell
Bual
Howard Payne
Farm Bureau Wheat Growers Receive First Shipment of Wheat
The Farm Bureau Wheat Growers Association received their first shipment of wheat this week. W. H. Staphlars eight miles south of Vernon sent 150 bushels under contract. The wheat graded No 1 and tested 42 sounds per bushel. The association has 45 members in the county and will ship several hundred more bushels to designated points.
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Farm Bureau Wheat Grow Re Association
W. HH. Staphlars
Vernon
Dixon Returns From Lions International Meet in Omaha
J A Dixon returned Friday from Omaha Nebraska where he attended the Lions International convention as Vernon Lions Club delegate. He joined the Port Worth cadre at Denison and traveled with the group to Omaha. He reports a highly engaging convention with city entertainment and a focused push for the Texas candidate for president. Next gathering set for Council Point Iowa. Dixon visited Bain & Company store in Memphis on return and praised Meor and Mrs Fain and their new business prospects.
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J. A. Dison
Omaheu
Neb
Vernon Lions Club
Dixon
Port Worth
Denison
Convention City
Kansas City
Lions Club
Uem
Omha
Mc Piven
Omaha
Pixon
Memphis
Bain & Company
Joel By Fain
Monager
Meor
Mre Fain
Runaway Victim Dies Near Doans After Wagon Accident
Died Saturday at home near Doans from injuries received June 17 when thrown from a wagon. Armstrong with two companions returning from fields. hay bales toppled the wagon causing the escape. Survived by widow, three sons Jeff Ed Lee, daughter Mrs Etta Mansfield, and all reside in Doan and Amarillo. Funeral held at Fargo cemetery by Dodge and White City pastors.
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Armatroog
Lae
Carl McDuaulel
Fielda
Lee
Doan
Mes
Etta Mansfield
Anarillo
Dargo
Kew
Tetatet
Fargo Baptist Church
W W. Adams
White City
Armstrong
Bontiat Cuur H
Oil prospecting surges in Wilbarger county reach peak
Oil operations intensify with three wells showing gas and oil and two others ready to resume drilling in Wilbarger county. Tests at Richardson No 1 and Heinzerling Se 1 near Oklainton progress after delays. Several new drills planned, including Bowers Farm and Tea Pot Dome, as crews switch to heavier tools.
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Wilbarger County
Stephens Ne. Lo
Ie Belog
Daniels
Murchison
Pigg
Richardson No
Heinzerling Se. 1
I. M. Smith
Nouth
Oklainton
B. A. Castlebury
George Drilling Company
A. P. Morris
Herring and Johnson Sell Seven Yearlings to Nebraska Feeders
Herring and Johnson reached a deal for seven yearling steers with Nebraska feeders at 25 per head. Delivery from the Foard County ranch is scheduled this week, with cattle already loaded for Crowell.
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Herring & Johnson
Nebraska
Crowell
Smith Building Takes Shape as Walls Rise
Smith Building at the corner of Main and Terna streets shows the south wall rising with ten feet and window and door frames set in the fourth wall. Only one front frame is cut. little other front work. The rear fire wall approaches 12 feet, and the Miron building foundation south of Smith will be completed by week’s end. Ground work for the Murchison building north of the Waggoner National Bank not yet begun but expected to start soon.
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T. Smith
Orner
Main
Terna
Worthn
Miron
Smith
Murchison
Waggoner National Bank
Hin Wees
School Board to Open Bids on High School Furniture
The School Board will meet tomorrow to consider bids for seating and other furniture and equipment for the new high school. Chairman Ronse notes concerns about bids and aims to award the contract so equipment is on hand when the building is completed.
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Tomorow
Ronse
Beard Cclll
Vernon Boy Scouts Praised by Pleasure Resort Head
Frank Rush manager of Waterville Park Ohio writes Vernon Record praising the Vernon Boy Scouts for their merit and leadership. He discusses plans to establish a Boy Scout Tree nursery and to organize a Camp Fire Girls club, noting the Scouts' fine spirit and inviting local staff to visit Waterville Park.
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Frank Rush
Waterville Park
Ohio
Vernon
Rush
Camp Fire
Vernon Record
Craterville Park
Wichita Nation
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Pay Warrerison
J. Wright
Society ‘A
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Offhis
John Jocun
Lamar
Tamar
J. A. Dixon
LIONS
Omar Neb
Doans
Conegiolds Ness
D. Armstrong
HIUR
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Pleasure Resort
Vernon Boy Scouts
al Forest
Hueach
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Reed
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