Neff campaign rally lauds common man aspirant for governor
About 200 people heard Pat M. Neff of Waco praised as a man of the plain people and an efficient former county attorney. Speakers lauded his record, urged economy in state government, and formed a club to back his candidacy. Jehu P. Marrs and Burt King described Neff’s prosecutions, finances, and land plank as democratic.
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Wichita Falls
Waco
Plain Walks of Life
Jehm P. Marrs
Wichita Malls
Won Stokes
Neff's
McLennan County
Wacoman
Neff
Texas
Burt King
Mavis
Islve
Goveror
E.ea
Rhode Sland
Wing
Thomason
Spy. Brooks
Wichita Balls
Letter Carriers to Join AFL Movement Gains Momentum
Ernest Seay returned from Fort Worth where he served as a delegate to form an association of letter carriers. Port Worth papers report about ten towns represented at the meeting held in the Labor Temple. The group plans a state federation to affiliate with the state and national federations of labor. Seay praised the delegates entertainment and anticipated value from the labor movement.
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Eirnest Seay
For Worth
Association of Lett Earriers
Port Worth
Labor
Carriers Plan State Federation
State Federation
National Federation of Labor
Seay
Elks Meet Tonight in Sigler Building Discussion
Elks gather at 8 15 tonight on the Sigler building third floor to discuss important matters including the August Campaign for membership and the new home for the old lodge.
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The
Elks
Sigler
Claim Origin Of Circulars Against Bailey Is Found
Dallas Advertising Agency officials say union men employed them to print labor circulars urging Texas voters to defeat Bailey. The circulars, dated and distributed statewide, allegedly support a six hour workday and name labor leaders backing Bailey’s opponents. Evidence links Corsicana printing and a Dallas agency to the scheme, while sources dispute direct involvement by Bailey campaign managers.
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Bailey
Dallas
Corsicana
Dallas News
Anion
Vilwr
Tnientien
Ben J. Flood
Frank W. Thomason
Dallis
Robert E. Thomason
Flood
Texas Labors Political League
Ague Bailey
County Commissioners Hear Routine Road Work Items
The county Commission ers met for routine business at their regular session. They discussed road work financing and approved several accounts. The court adjourned after orders, with a fine of 25 dollars imposed for aggravated assault in one case. other cases were not ready for print and the jury was dismissed. The next panel will be impaneled next Monday.
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Antit Minas
Verton Picnic Draws Local Women and Men
A Saturday evening picnic at Phim Creek drew many local residents. Attending women included Mrs. Judge Kemp and Mrs. Ada Pierce, with Miss Aud Tard Frances Kemp Catherine Pierce Helen Alia tt, and men such as Juris Renfro Brooks Tingle Sam Christy Lewis Be Graves Verry Mowich Hubert Rewell Myrans Mason and Bnster Batchelor.
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Norty
Verton
Phim Creek
Judge Kemp
Ada Pierce
Chaverons
Aud
Tard
Frances Kemp
Cathiaine Lierce
Helen Aliatt
Juris Renfro
Brooks Tingle
Sam Christy
Lewis BE
Graves
Verry Me Powich
Hubert Rewell
Myrans Mason
Bnster
Batchelor
County Attorney Sees Five Bad Check Cases Saturday
County Attorney RK Killough presented five cases Saturday against persons who had passed bad checks. Amounts ranged from small payments for labor and board to $141.80 for labor and $11.00 in one case. The sheriff issued writs on the offenders Saturday.
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RK. Dpd
L. Killough
Perces
S&t
Block of Sidewalk and Terrace Under Construction
A concrete sidewalk and terrace are being built on the south side of West Papadise between Tolar and Stephens streets. The terrace measures 38 inches. Property owners involved include T Warlick, R J Coffee, BE KB Christian, Hubbard, Colley, and BE 1 Vaughn.
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West Papadise
Tolar
Stephens Streets
T Warlick
R. J. Coffee
BE. KB. Christian
Hubbard, Colley
BE. 1
Vaughn
McCulloch Nears Drowning at Lake in Vernon
McCulloch nearly drowned at Lake Vernon after his boat became entangled by heavy water moss. He and his craft were hauled ashore with a rope. cargo of valuable tackle and flies was lost. Local post office receipts for Vernon show a rise in yearly business, with quarterly gains cited amid oil boom influx. William Denny, Vernon merchant and longtime resident, dies after months of illness. funeral held at Bassett and burial in Beasview Cemetery.
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Grinchit
Local contractor defends nonunion concrete work stance
In a Saturday statement, King denies a report that employers asked him to hire nonunion labor. He explains he is not a carpenters union member due to injury but is contracting concrete work with nonunion crews, asserting a man must deliver the goods while avoiding union pressure on his business. He says he bears no quarrel with local union men and aims to prevent hard feelings on the job.
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J. M. Bing
Himt
King
Latee One
Nnt
Iiin
Kine
Te Bleetra Focal
Carpenters’ Union
Labor India
Mr. King
Quan
Trey
Ron
Carpen
Local families plan eastern markets and western tour
W F Russell Lottie and Russell family of Aice with Fred Russell Minnie Rea of Vernon depart for eastern markets to restock Kuswell stores and tour New York and Great Lakes. Sir and Mrs RR Ferrell start six week motor trip through the west visiting Yellowstone Colorado Springs and Clovis. They travel with Mr and Mrs Kereell to Clovis then Amarillo to join Mr and Mrs EL Lloyd for the rest of the trip.
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W. F. Russell
Lottie Russell
Mr. Russell
Aice, Torgether
Fred Russell
Minnie Rea
Vernon
New York
Great Lakes
RR. W. Ferrell
Yellowstone Park
Colorado Springs
Clovis
New Mexico
Howe and Massery Open Tire Repair Shop
Howe and Massery have set up a tire repair shop under the firm name Thine & Massery, at Leveret & Colosen garage, 123 South Cumberland. They plan general tire repair, including mounting and dismounting tires, nut not yet offering full services.
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Howe and Massery
Thine & Miassery
Howe Wid
Massery
Leveret & Oolosen
South
Cumberland
Bunker claims Wilharger eupty sited to corn
Mr Bunker, a 33 year resident, says the local plot is well suited to corn despite broad doubt. He notes only three toes failed to make corn and says the area west of Ver von yields as strong as ever, reflecting a steady inflow of good harvest potential.
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T Bunker
Wilharger
Bunker
Mrs Nichols Nearing Vernon Visit From Sanatorium
Mrs FL Nichols, confined in a Dallas sanatorium, is expected in Vernon by week’s end. A letter from her attending physician to Dr. Rhoads says she is recovering rapidly and will stay at Dr. Rhoads’s home during her Vernon visit.
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FL Nichols
Dallas
Verron
Dr. Rhoads
Crop Prospects in County Said to Be Best Ever
Farmers and county agents predict bumper yields across Watbarger County with corn and cotton praised as fine as in top states. Wheat and oats show strong, grain sorghums healthy, though locusts and pests caused some damage. Government June report cites cotton at near normal due to drought, but Panhandle and surrounding areas show widespread optimism for a prosperous fall.
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Panhandle
Wilbarger
Crowell
United States
Treasury Certificates Offer Good Interest Rates
Treasury certificates announce two issues due January 2020 and March 26, 2020. They offer a per cent interest and are attractive to local investors as they are free from state taxation. Purchase denominations include 1000, 5000, 20000, and 30000 dollars.
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Vale
Lamberry
Danmary
Davenport Plans Rebuild After Sunday Fire at Hiebern
S Davenport outlines a rebuild plan for Hiebern after a Sunday night blaze that damaged the structure. An early morning estimate places replacement costs around 1,4000 dollars with uncertainty about the exact cause or extent of the damage. Mrs J A Dobson of Fort Worth visits her relatives while various local residents are noted in casual social updates.
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S. Davenport
Davenport
J. A. Dobson
Fort Worth
Jin Mew
R. I Key
Myr
Mra
D. Herlacher
Ual Merehey
Mrs. Herlacher
Mra. Rey
Miss Willie Dockery Operated For Appemicitis
Miss Willie Dockery of Tolbert who underwent an operation last Saturday for appendicitis is reported to be getting along very well.
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Willie Dockery
Tolbert
Son Born to Campbell Family in West Ver Hiayth
A baby boy was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Campbell of West Ver Hiayth. The birth adds a new member to the Campbell household.
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Campbell
D. Co Campbell
West Ver Hiayth
R. & Kelly Improves Slightly from Critical Condition
R and Kelly of West Wilharger street, previously listed in critical condition, is reported to be slightly improved. Local hospital authorities note continued monitoring and hopeful recovery outlook.
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R. &. Kelly
West Wilharger Street
Sigler Company to Declare Large Stock Dividend
Sigler Company directors plan a large stock dividend at tomorrow’s session. The firm shifts from a trust estate to a full corporation while pursuing revised drilling plans near the original No. 1 well. The boring at No. 2 has shown limited progress, with No. 4’s location and equipment under review as a 450 percent stock dividend is anticipated to be approved.
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Noo 2
Ti Wagler
Sturday
Shel
Bradbury to Quit Vernon Pastorate
Rev John T Bradbury of Central Christian church tendered his resignation as pastor Sunday. The church board will discuss the matter next Sunday. He reportedly received an offer from First Christian church of Tyler and plans to return to his former work upon resignation acceptance. Bradbury came to Vernon in December 1979 and was well regarded in the community. He declined further comment beyond saying he had been treated kindly in Vernon and wished to return to larger work.
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Vernon
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