Anita Frances Dickenson Wins Local History Prize at Texas University
ANITA FRANCES DICKENSON, daughter of Dr. Mos Dickenson, is named lucky winner in a Texas University local history contest. Three papers were sent from Vernon high school, with her work on Wilbarger County life detailing Dodge City cattle trails, forts, and Indian relations. The article reflects pioneer Wilbarger County history including Doan, Quanah Parker, and enduring ranch culture.
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Anita Frances Dickenson
Texas University
Vernon
Iss Anitt Franeves Diekenan
Tughter
Nul Mos
Iekenson
Austin
Douns
Dodge City
Kansas
San Nonio
West
Slivans
Ne Fort
Se Fort
Doans
Cook
J.T. Hosmer
Deans
Watts’ Grove
West Texas
Ist
Hope woman to hang for husband murder in cattleman case
Mrs Kathren Halsey of Hope Missouri will be hanged for the murder of her husband Fred Halsey a wealthy cattleman. Her two mere accomplices Luther Posts and Claude B Archer who actually committed the crime will be hanged with her.
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Kathren Halsey
Hope, M
Fred Halsey
Luther Posts
Claude B. Archer
Harlow Rouse Recovery Reported After Brief Illness
Harlow Rouse, long noted for his public service, is reported to be recovering after a period of illness. Local officials and family members expressed relief as he returns to routine activities.
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Lord Arthur Kixifour
Harding
Mrs Hawkins and party depart Sundar for Boulder
Mrs L G Hawkins Mrs S 8 Munger and Tonise the little daughter and nurse travel by automobile from Sundar to Boulder Colorado to attend the Silinimer.
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L. G. Hawkins
S. 8
Munger
Tonise
Nurse
Sundar
Boulder
Colo
Silininer
Lane Family Plans Visit to Groom Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. W R Lane and their sons J R and Bilily will depart tomorrow for Groom to visit their daughter Mrs FP Rehingson Jr.
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W. R. Lane
J. R. and
Bilily
Rehingson, Jr
Mrs Leland Jonson Leaves Missal After Visit
Mrs Leland Jonson of Missal Montana departed for home after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harner Reed and other relatives. Her little son Tilly Harper traveled with her.
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Leland Jonson
Missal
Montana
Harner Reed
Tilly Harper
Mrs Lapberth Family Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Lapberth and Mrs Tom Lapberth and their son Tom Jr have returned to their home in Dee Nae after visiting their sister Mrs Harry Fletcher. They were accompanied home by their niece Miss Prances Fletcher who will visit there for some time.
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Elizabeth
Tom Lapberth
Tom, Jr
Dee Nae
Harry Fletcher
Heme
Miss Prances Fletcher
Vernon land transfers and sales filings listed in town plats
Real estate actions include multiple transfers in Vernon area subdivisions. Persons named include Sullivan, Showers, Neimever, Callow, Owens, Cox, Tinigers, and others. Transactions cover lots and blocks in Odell, West Vernon, Vernon Town Site, and Wilson Subdivision, with trusts and executors noted.
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le Sulivan
Sullivan
Lot
Odell
Dob
Showers
BR. A
West Halfoof
Vernon
H. Neimever
N. W
Tock
Texas
Auwusty Neinever
Sire
NOW
Comen
H. C. Callow
Texas Town Site Company
B. Owens
Rutledge
Shire
J. A. Cox Et al To
Town Site Company and Verner Airs Rely on Survey Work
Fragmentary text shows Vernon area land dealings with Texas Town Site Company and Verner assignments. Mentions surveys, blocks and sections, mentions Martha Spikes Sorter and various surveyors. Multiple names appear with dates and sections, indicating a land claims or conveyance notice in a Vernon region.
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Tenas Town Site Company
Vernon
Herring O National Bank of
Mrs Younebloed Hosts Friday Bridge Gathering
Mrs Younebloed entertained, with Mrs BE Younghlan presiding, Thursday afternoon for the Friday Bridge Club and guests at her Wi Crest Addition home. Decorations in patriotic red white and blue. Sated side—jee course served. prizes awarded for high score and guest prize.
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Younebloed
BE. O. Younghlan
Eloh
Wi Crest
Mra. S. ¢. Rodgers
Ghoete
Ahoanion
Prise
Mas Wrens Craig
Trousten
Olyved
Mrs Mayes and daughter visit sister in Swinton
Mrs Mayes and her daughter Miss Holth are visiting her sister Mira of Swinton, staying with relatives and taking a brief visit to the town.
Tailors ALGER AND HOLLAR Offer Cleaning and Alterations
ALGER AND HOLLAR advertise prompt and skilled cleaning pressing and alterations with contact by phone 663 seeking customers in need of tailoring and garment care through their local shop.
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Alger and Hollar
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RNCLE
Hich Scrogt Fire
PRITP
Wilbarger County
Arlo
Mr. Doan
Ding
Beere Roerel
Doan
Haif
Ara Doan
Quanah Parker
Dean
Dosus
Nerhans
Red River
North Fork
Ned River
George Kramner
Wn Htrrold
Dorus
Ross
Mr. Milwee
Arcross the Rived
Franklyn Land Cattle Company
Tivans
Medicine Mound
Daly
New Mexico
Wili Hang Woman
MRP
Ramhtryi Halse’s
Harlow Rouse
J. -G. Brywit
Martha Spikes
M. White
Oell
X. O. Sullivan
Biles Wier
Toray Nal Bate
Ry Buslett
North Bolt
Buiek
VAS
Pexas
Agisten
Veeneng OO
Hearse Et Neta
Hese
Spotia
Pbwoks Metick
Bupter
SCS
Ratdeo
Te Bip i. Berroy
Serthe
Vera
BR Coder
Aditien
Verner
Ain
Fred ‘Haubaner
Blowhesi
JS. A. Reeonet Ux
Tiogers
Martha
Re. Co
Cy Rr
Survers
Wm. Cameron & Con., Inc
Hickok
Individul
Pecsaia
Sripeoua Arme Mara
Brunson & Williams
North Texas Hardware Co
C. F. Staton
Frisco Lines
Vernon, Texas
Ey Sea Pay
Ihis
Vernon Record
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