Farm Boy Special trip picks Wilbarger winners
Robert January and Newman Hughes earned top marks in the Wilbarger county selection for the Texas Farm Boy special, with Elmer Walker and Joseph English among top contenders. The quartet will join the state tour in August,'
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Robert January
Newman Hughes
Resolution of
Uday
Texas Farm
Joseph PB
Nich Tisdal
Wilbarger Club
Vernon Chambe of Commerce
Vernon Times
Vernon Record
Neavman Hughes
New Pump Arrives to Meet Vernon Water Demands
Vernon officials announce a 500 gallon per minute pump has arrived and will be installed once a factory mechanic is available. The existing pump remains usable as emergency capacity while two additional wells are being cleaned and connected. Officials expect the deeper wells and new pump to stabilize pressure citywide, aiding firefighting and daily supply.
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Trix
Robinson
Vernon
Holcomb Heads Fort Worth County Hospital Now
Holl Holcomb son of Mr and Mrs B P Hole of Vernon named superintendent assistant city physician Port Worth and to take charge of the busy county hospital He left Vernon to resume duties as house physician at All Saints hospital Port Worth but resigned that position for what he calls a larger opportunity in medicine
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Holl
B. P. Hole
Vernon
Holcomb
Port Worth
All Saints Hospital
Officers named by country club at Wagener bank meeting
Directors elected by stockholders of the Hin Crest Country Club include I W Jolson T B Piper Cy Tong A Castlebury ROD L Billough Mrs Oo T Warlick and Mrs Delia Houssels. The meeting was held in the directors room of the Wagener National bank at 4 o clock Friday evening. Ground list and building committees were named and plans discussed for a modern club house near Condon Springs.
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I. WN. Jolson
T. B. Piper
Cy Tong
A. Castlebury
Rod
L. Billough
Mrs
Condon Springs
America
Veteran Vernon drugman to retire after 34 years of service
After 34 years in the drug trade and 12 hour days, W. M. Ferguson retires from the P. M. Ferguson Dry Company. He sells his interest to ROS McConibe and F. M. Taylor and will reside in Vernon. McConibe and Paylor will continue the business under a new firm name, possibly Ferguson Drug Company, with both partners seasoned in the Vernon business community.
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T. M. Ferguson
McConibe and
Taylor
Fie
P. M. Fergeson Dry Company
Ros. McConbe
F. M. Taylor
Ferveson
Vernon
van Alstyne
Texas
TSS
Ile
J. HH. Pendleton
Fergeson
Wilburger
Foard
Messrs
McConibe
Paylor
Mia McConi le
Pergeson Drug Company
Organize New Oil Company Locally and Prolific Wells Reported
The Pyramid Royalty Company, a trust, is organized with 150 000 capitalization to drill immediately in the Nor sweet field. Officers include Twehade Lloyd Sigler president HA Frankel view president J G Hawkins treasurer Ben C Koch Frank Pischer directors. The firm holds two eighths royalty in lots 22 and 20, block 8S, and FrankeldsNech No 1 well was brought in on this block. The Sigler No 2 well in section 100 black T fl is believed to have reached 2087 feet and may prompt leaseholders to expand holdings near Sigler No 1. CO T Herring, Lee Jotmaon, doe Stinner, WLP George and others own the nearby lease. Geological prospects suggest a deeper Sigler No 2 with a dip beneath Ny 2. National No 1 lies between 700 and 2,000 feet and may be “per interesting” by week’s end. National No 2 awaits reassembly after a water shortage shutdown.
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Twehade Lloyd Sigler
HA. Frankel
J. G. Hawkins
Ben C. Koch
Frank Pischer
Nor@sweet
Ford Touring Car Stolen From Churchgoer Sunday Night
A W17 model Ford touring car owned by a church attendee disappeared Sunday night while at Baptist services. The sheriff’s department investigates, issuing inquiries to nearby towns. Car described with seal SOGTOO engine P9605 and notable damage including a broken top windshield and worn left rear tire.
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Baptist Churel
Sheriff's Department
Ban Tos
Sogtoo
Presidential Nominee for Farmer-Labor Party Nominated in Chicago
The Farmer-Labor Party nominates Harley Parker Chriss tensen of Salt Lake City as president nominee with Max Hayes of Cleveland named as running mate. Christensen, a former Utah GOP and Progressive activist, is chosen as permanent chairman and advocates a third party coalition.
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Harley Parker Chrisstensen
Salt Lake City
Utah
Labor
Chicago
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Iis
Christensen
Dudley Bpield
Malone
New York
Republican State Committee
Cornell University
Isnt
Salt Llake City
Republicans Cannot Vote in Saturday Primaries
County Chairman George J. Mason states Republicans cannot vote in the upcoming county primaries. He notes the law limits voters to Democrats and urges presiding judges to enforce the statute strictly, acknowledging Republican desire to vote for county officers.
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George J. Mason
Burk Burnett and Wichita Falls Candidates Speak Tonight
Col. BF George H Wyatt B F Johnson and F G Swanson candidates for the legislature from Burk Burnett and Wichita Falls will appear in Vernon for a speaking event on the courthouse lawn tonight. Local candidates will also speak.
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Col. BF. George
H. Wyatt
B. F. Johnson
F. G. Swanson
Burkburnett
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Court continues cases in county court after tied verdict
The state against Rector and Atkins are set for the September term after jurors failed to agree in Rector theft of fire wood. CB Weal pleaded guilty to swindling over a bad check for 25 cents tied to the wiring fraud.
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Odell Rector
Atkins
Yoesterday
Rector
CB. Weal
SS.25
Maurice Trout Undergoes Operation
Maurice Trout, son of Mr and Mrs Joe H Trout, underwent an operation yesterday. He rested fairly well last night and it is hoped he may receive visitors within a few days.
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Maurice
Joe H. Trout
Huggins Return After Visit with Recovering Kin
Mr and Mrs Huggins return to Vernon after visiting J W Huggins who is recovering at his mother's home on SOO Bluff street Wichita Falls They later take a short vacation at Holliday Texas following his convalescence
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Wallace H. Huggins
Vernon
J. W. Huggins
J. H. Huggins
Soo Bluff Street
Wichita Falls
Elk Lodge Plans Membership Drive in Vernon
The Elk lodge launches a membership drive with a celebration in Vernon scheduled for August 24. An intensive campaign follows, with a carload of Elk paraphenalia shipped ahead and active lodges from the area contributing to the event. A fine orchestra will provide music and a dance will close the festivities.
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ELK Lodge
The
Vernon
Elks
Bers
Chestra
F. J. Massie
F. L. McCarter
Roy Russell
Roh W. Coffee
Methodists Hold Rousing Revival at Wesley Chapel
The Wesley Chapel revival led by Rev. W. Ely of Vernon eleenit church concluded Sunday with satisfactory results. A number of conversions and rededications occurred, three children were blessed in baptism, and a women’s divisionary society formed with 14 charter members. A community dinner on the grounds was a feature.
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Wesley Chapel
W. Ely
Vernon Eleenit
Methodist Church
Ely
Car stolen from 404 Mesquite street in early morning
Roy Best reported a theft of a Kis Ford taken from 404 Mesquite Street between midnight and daylight Tuesday. The car carries seal No 148048 state license 300101 and engine number unknown. A $25 reward is offered by the owner.
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Roy Best
Mesquite Street
Vernon Street Lights Dark After Storm Hit Power Plant
A Vernon power plant was struck by lightning early Sunday morning burning out its alternator. A repairman was sent from Dallas but has not yet arrived to fix the damage.
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Vernon
Dallas
Arrest of youths reveals planned Buick theft in Vernon
Two Indiana youths aged 18 and 21 were arrested by Wilbarger county and Mineral Wells officers. They confessed plans to steal a Buick owned by M. Neathery and to move the car out of state using disguised loot. Evidence includes a chest of auto accessories and stolen items from Vernon and Mineral Wells garages.
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M. G. Neathery
Indiana
Wilbarger County and Mineral Wells
Cap
Tadilana
Mr. Neathery
Wortha
Lah
Vernon
Dodiona
Ladd
Methodiet
Lightning Ignites Robertson Home on South Pattin Street
A Sunday dawn fire at 3 am struck the home of Mrs. L W Robertson on South Pan nin street causing about 87500 in damage. Fire delayed by engine trouble. Mrs Robertson was away in California and narrowly escaped danger. Neighboring Dr Parrish and Mrs Ravertsen saw scorching and minor damage to adjacent properties.
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J. W. Robertson
South Pannin Street
FB. P. Robertson
Dr. M. ©. Parrish
Ravertsen
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Tal
Wilbarger
Ving
Chillicothe
Elmer Walker
Red Bluff
Munity
Chamber of
Commerce
M. T Walker
Col
Lege
Chamber of Commerce
Veron Chamber of Commerce
Herring National Bank
Waggoner National Bank
Farmers State Bank
N. R. Tisdal
T. P. Chaney
Crowell
Jed Morrow
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Wilbarger County
Morrow and Chaney
Sir Thomas
Challenger
Amteamativun
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock TV
Morse Dry Dock
Brooklyn
Lo E
Syste
AL Robinson
Chanic
Fort
Tiicy
Country Club
Telegrest
HIN Crest
Oo T, Warlick
Delia Honssels
Wagener National Bank
Jolson
I. Killough
Piper
Ry Hf. Coffee
L. J. Piner
C. T. Warfick
S.A. Castlebury
J. RK
John
Cy Long
Roo E L. Kitlough
Della Houssels
WT. M. Ferguson
San Pedro
Cal
NEW Oil Company
Smith-Greene
Pyramid Royalty Company
Ino
Drile
the Pyramid Royalty Company, A
Trust Association
Sigler
CO T. Herring
Lee Jotmaon
Doe Stinner
WLP
George
J. 2. Watts
Backeye National No. 2
Farmer-Labor Party
MGM
Pop Christensen
Mr. and
Mrs. Huggins
Carload
Low
Mem
Fames
W. M Hampton, Jr
W. M. McCaleb
McCurdy
W. H. Rogers
M. J. Moore
Larence Hargett
Wells
Welllaid
M. G.leathery
Sheriff Wood
Mineral Wells
Vevnon
Ish
L. W. Robertson
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