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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1924

Page

2

Bowers Loses Ten Rounds in Amarillo Fight

Bowers loses a ten round decision Saturday to Jennings in Amarillo at the National Guard Armory. Jennings used reach and defense to control the bout while Bowers showed footwork and late power, but could not overcome Jennings who outworked him throughout the ten rounds. Mickey Havace of Sapulpa, Oklahoma declined a rematch with Bowers, instead challenging the winner of the Bowers Jennings bout.

Pick Beamers Wichita National Guard Amarillo Jennies Birt Kent Towers Avarillo Bowers Jennings Mickey ‘Avace Sapulpa Okla Fur Ture Havi Bowers Jennings

Community notices and death of T D Armstrong in Ragland

Local column records a death notice for T D Armstrong from an accident on June 7 in Ragland with condolences from wife, four children, and five grandchildren, plus community updates on visits, birthdays, gatherings, and travel among residents and relatives in Adair Ragland Vernon and nearby areas.

T D. Armstrong Entir Mansvieid Amaritta T. D. Armstrong Wedarsdas Harrison Pldorade Adair R. A. Eatman Ragland T. TD. Armstrong Sam Allen J. H. Young Ennessee John M ‘Ler Fergee Graham Vernon Vist J. J. Armstrong Rho Lee Armstrong Harve Adame Pleasant Val Og Mye

Wildcat visits and community updates in Talbert area

Local social notes recount visits between families in the Talbert community including Mr and Mrs J G Enterett and Mrs John Patton. Reports mention illness, travel to Fort Worth, funeral arrangements for Grandma Petty, and family gatherings at various residences.

J. G. Enterett Talbert John Patton Brookshire Fort Worth Jobn Patton C Kalbert Oklahoma Grandma Petty Dandhers Telason East View Sanetery Lo. Lanttrell T Po W. C. Luttrell Mar and Sound Grandpa Standma Ittrell Irs Laittrell Dae Comnton Paplor Farrold Po. Lutsll Vernon Littrell Fill Crest Cecil Cattrell Thompson W. T. Compton Reindon Grandma Laitrell Harasday E. Johnson Sis Smith W. D. Noun

The Marriage Market at Pictorium Cinema

The Marriage Market and The Common Law show at Pretorium with Evelyn Cammett's The Marriage Market, a satire on modern marriage. Stars include Corrine Griffith, Ednott Dexter, Conway Tearle, Hobart Bosworth, Bryant Washburn, and Pauline Garon among others. Also featuring The Merry Go Round Girl with Mary Philbin in a unique love story.

Robert W. Chamber Corrine Griffith Ednott Dexter Conway Tearle Foris Mar Hobart Bosworth Bryant Washburn Jack Mulhall Hat Sterling Pauline Gar Nll Pauline Garon Missteron Ang Kee Lake Shannon Day Mary Philbin

Wilbarger County Tax Collector candidate appeals for vote

A local candidate for Wilbarger County Tax Collector urges voters to consider his sixteen months of service and fidelity in office. He claims transparent records and invites public inspection, asking for support in the upcoming July 8 primary. An advertisement for North Texas Hardware Co. follows.

Wilbarger County Willareer County M. Blata Polittesl Rey

Cemetery Hose Stolen. Association Warns Return It

Cemetery association members report a hose used to water the grounds has been stolen. A warning is issued to return the hose immediately or further action will be taken. The hose cost 20 dollars and local hardware ads mention Army cuts at reduced prices. Phone 28.

The Cemetery Association North Texas Hardware

Dollar Social Big Success at Church Yesterday

Members of the Missionary society of the Methodist church hosted a dollar social after noon at the church. Heads of church circles greeted guests in a receiving line, and each circle leader presented a stunt act with readings and music. The organ fund gained fifty silver dollars as the women told of the undertaking and its outcome. Punch was served to a large crowd of church workers.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Rn. FE. Dickenson Chas J. Marts C. P. Clark

Massie of Los Angeles Arrives on Business Visit

L. J. Massie from Los Angeles arrives today and will stay awhile for business connected with his chain of grocery stores.

Unused fly traps urged to be put in use

A short appeal urges those with fly traps who are not using them to deploy the devices now. It mentions contact with A. W. Umbarger or Renfro Hardware Co. at 45-Ste as the point for further guidance or purchase.

A. W. Umbarger Renfro Iardware Co Ste

Political announcements for district and county offices

A long list of political candidates for the 11th District and various county positions is printed, naming incumbents and challengers for roles including representative, district attorney, county judge, tax collector, clerk, tax assessor, sheriff, county attorney, treasurer, district clerk, superintendent, public weigher, and commissioners acrossPrecincts 1 through 4, with some re elections noted.

Rain Helps Farmers Finish Threshing in East Vernon

East Vernon notes a rainy Friday benefiting cotton and feed, with farmers finishing threshing the wheat. Miss Bertha White is ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. McDonnell shopped in town Saturday. J. R. Glover and family visited Electra with his sister Mrs. George Dees. Bob Adkins and his mother from Thalia visited HH Hopkins. Glover and wife spent Sunday with H. T. Bowman and later with their daughter Mrs. Proyer.

Bertha White Mrs. McDonnell J. R. Glover Electra Mr. Glover George Dees Bob Adkins Thalia HH. H. Hopkins Sun Cay H. T. Hopkins W. M. Bowman Mrs. Proyer

Reward for cattle theft conviction by Milner with brand Lofted M

J Milner offers a 500 dollar reward for conviction of any person stealing or illegally handling his cattle branded with a lofted M on the left shoulder. The notice emphasizes ownership and legal action.

Vernon Stories and Local Business Notices

Bertrand Lisman and James Pace left yesterday for Hollis Oklahoma to visit friends. E L Dohoney of Amarillo, newly head of the Vernon city schools, was here over the weekend on business. J E Lutz returned from the Rio Grande Valley after several days on business. We feature stock offerings from Lisenbee Furniture Company with sizes in new and secondhand goods priced from seven fifty to forty five dollars. we buy sell or trade.

Bertrand Lisman James Pace Hollis Okla E .L. Dohoney Amarillo Vernon Jon J. E. Lutz Rio Grande Valley Lisenbee Furniture Company Tfe

Waggoner Bank E Offices and Contacts

Local listing shows office and residence phone numbers 257 and 221 associated with Waggoner Bank E. The fragment notes an address or contact detail tied to banking services, indicating a small business directory item.

Waggoner Bank

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