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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1924

Page

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Local Unit of National Guard Returns Sunday

Company L 142nd Infantry returned Sunday morning at 6d from Fort Crockett Galveston after one of the most enjoyable National Guard camps held Officers praised tactical drills and recreation filled afternoons The unit earned high marks for efficiency under Col Weathers and Captain Clyde Watts Five men led rifle range work with Private Dan B. Smith earning marksman and plans for a future rifle team at next camp were noted The camp impressed Galveston citizens and a coast camp near Vernon was hinted as next location May Peterson sang at a unique Y M C A service before a crowd of Guardsmen and local choirs The division praised the discipline observed on and off duty and a permanent coastal armory and rifle range were sought for year round training

142Nd Infantry Fort Crockett Galveston National Guard Wnit Cam Col. Weathers Clyde D. Watts Dan B. Smith J. J. Braswell Euclid L. Andrews Camp Y. Mc.a May Peterson Metropolitan Opera Company Ernest ©. Thompson Amarillo R. Wright Armstrong Mnsic Watts Vernon

Man Arrested for Liquor Violations Now in Jail Here

Carl Holder was arrested Saturday night about a mile east of Odell and is in the county jail here charged with possessing intoxicating liquor and selling it. The arrest was made by R. J. Bailey and Fowler Skipworth, deputy sheriffs. He has not been able to make bond.

Carl Holder Odell R. J. Bailey Fowler Skipworth

Walter Hix Dies in San Antonio

R Walter Hix 37 eldest son of Ir and Mrs R W Hix of Vernon died yesterday morning at 5 30 in a San Antonio hospital after an operation Dr Hix was with him when he died and will bring the body to Vernon for burial Services set for Wednesday at 10 from the First Methodist Church of which he was a member Interment in East View cemetery He was born and reared in the county and worked on mechanics He had lived in San Antonio for two years He is survived by his parents three brothers Ulis Filmer Houston George Kansas City two sisters Elisabeth Hix Vernon and Mrs A Tombs Odell Pallbearers listed.

Funers First Methodist Church Robert BH. Dickenson East View Cemetery Hix San Antonio Ben Ulis Filmer Houston George Kansas City Eilisabeth Hix Vernon A. Tombs Odell

Key and Emrick Marry in Wildcat Community

Joe Key and Miss Ruby Emrick wed Sunday afternoon at 4 50 in Vernon county. Dr R F Dickenson officiated at the Kart Methodist Church parsonage on West Dease Street. They plan to visit Portalea New Mexico with Emrick’s brother Charles before settling August 1 on their farm northwest of Vernon.

Joe Key Ruby Emrick Wildcat R. F. Dickenson Mr. Key W. F. Key Game Wilbarger Country

Casper Couple Visit Two Weeks in Kansas City

Mr and Mrs C and Casper left Sunday for Kansas City to spend two weeks visiting friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Casper returned Friday from the plains where they had been on business.

Mrs. C. &. Casper Kansas City Casper Plains

Two Girls Win in Clothing Contest

Helen Servatius and Cecil Koonta won first place in the girls clothing contest held yesterday afternoon with Pattie Thompson taking second. Thommpson received five dollars as second prize and Miss Emma Gunter will accompany the winners to College Station for the Short Course with expenses paid.

Helen Servatius Cecil Koonta Pattie Thompson College Station Lacey Ll. M. Lovelace R. M. Hampton Y. H. Babasin Misa Gunter Kontestantsa

Second Annual Mid Year Chamber Banquet Monday

The second annual Mid Year Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held Monday night at the White Garage. J. A. Dickey of Trenrietta will be the main speaker with BB F Bennett of Abilene and Tubert Harrison of Wichita Falls among others. Vernon Concert Band to provide music. tickets on sale this afternoon at local drug stores, City News Stand, Chamber of Commerce and Honey Insurance. Merchants will entertain farmers and nearby towns to foster town rural relations. Merchants planning to host guests should notify M. Haney with expected headcount.

Amber of Commerce White Garage S215 J. A. Dickey Trenrietta BB F Bennett Abilene Tubert Harrison Wichita Falls Vernon Dickey Chaaber of Commerce Haw E. M. Haney City News Chamber of Commerce Honey Insurance Agency Hi. M. Haney

More Per Acre County Cotton Club Organized

An organization for the Dallas News More Per Acre cotton contest is being formed and will be completed today. Surveying of the five acre tract will be finished by week’s end. There are 14 entries in Wilbarger county with four in the eastern part. The contest, started by the Dallas paper, aims to spur farmers in Texas to raise more cotton per acre. The winner receives 1000 dollars in cash to be paid this fall after final counts. Wilbarger county has led state fair prizes, and local leaders hope the movement spreads countywide.

Dallas News Wilbarger County Neachers Dallas Paper Texas Dallas

Local W C T U to Meet Thursday at Four

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union chapter will gather in the library building Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock. Officers urge all members to attend as business of importance will be discussed.

Loral Union Woman's Christian’ Temperance Union Thibrary Building

Baptist Revival Extended to Wednesday Night

The Baptist revival in the city was extended to Wednesday night after strong interest. By last Friday about 50 conversions were reported. Begun over two weeks ago, the meeting has been among the most successful held by the church, with pastor sermons complemented by Hugh L. Hiett of Arlington in song. Morning services at 10:00 a.m. and son services before each hour marked the program as highly effective.

Lyon Baptist Church Hugh L. Hiett Arlington Sons

Showers Friday Night Aid Crops And Cool Winds

Heavy rainfall over the central and southwest parts of the county Friday afternoon and night aided crops by cooling hot winds. Strong winds preceded the rain, with a south wind easing Saturday. Rainfall covered a small area, with only light precipitation in Tolbert and Oklainian communities. The cooler winds Saturday likely provided the greatest crop relief.

Tolbert

John Marshall Visits Friends Here Saturday

John Marshall and Judge Y Welsh of Quanah visited Saturday to support Marshall’s candidacy for state Senate from the 23rd district. Marshall has been in the area several times this year and is considered a leading candidate in the race.

John Marshall Judge Y. Welsh Quanah State Senate

Drilling Activity Continues With No New Discoveries

Weekly oil field bulletin reports ongoing drilling across the county with no new finds. Wells such as Wells Guib erson and Tea Pot Dome face slow progress due to hard rock, while others like Stephens No. 7 and S. A. Castlebury No. 1 experience equipment issues and casing setbacks. Several holes remain shut down awaiting casing, fishing, or repairs, and one rig resumes after delays from boiler trouble.

Wells-Guiberson S. A. Castlebury Bowers Guiberson Canty E. Wea Phe Hlis-Dins Stephens No Tea Pot Dome S. A Castlebury Bowers No. 1 Kemp-Birdsong Io South Vernon OL Company Richardson No. 1 Heingerling Zinperle No. 1 Daniela Murchison Pigg Davia No. 1 Weakley Bt al Morria No Haa Cne J. M Smith Okina Union Tme

General Rainfall Across County Boosts Crops

Rainfall covered all sections with eastern areas receiving up to an inch. A twister near Doans wrecked a barn on F Doan's farm while no other wind or hail reported. Worms worry farmers as young cotton shows scars and boll issues, but grain sorghum heads well and all row crops look better due to the season and continued showers in Withbarger county.

Doans F. Doan

Vernon M W A Beats Wichita Team In Easy Sunday Win

Vernon M W A Modern Woodmen defeated a Wichita Twilight league squad Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds by 1 to 0. The local club took the lead early and rapped 13 hits off the visiting pitcher while Fred Dalmasso held the visitors to five. Mrs W Bailey has shown improvement after illness this past week.

Modern Woodmen of America Vernon Tteam Fred Dalmasso

Wilbarger Grown Melons On Market

The first Wilbarger County cantaloupes appear on the local market, with a smaller planted area but sufficient quantity to justify shipping to other markets. The crop has recovered from past lice damage, vines show good yield, and Wilbarger County’s reputation for fine melons extends to New York City.

Wilbarger County Vernon Wilbarber County Texas New York City

Local Boy Scouts to Organize Troop in Crowell Monday

Local Boy Scouts plan to organize a troop in Crowell on Monday with Scoutmaster L Taylor and other leaders. Business leaders support the drive to establish a full troop and learn from visiting Boy Scout leaders who aim to register with National Headquarters.

Boy Scouts Crowell

Work Begins on B M Williams Home on West Paradise

Work started yesterday morning on a dumel model bunga low for Mr and Mrs B M Williams on West Paradise Street. The house will be modern in every respect and will contain about eight rooms.

B. M. Williama West Paradise Street

Former Vernon physician killed in hillside shooting

Dr Silas Ballard a former Vernon physician and landowner was shot and killed Thursday afternoon near Coleman after a quarrel over haystack placement. A tenant farmer A H Bell surrendered, then released on $4000 bond after waiving preliminary examination. The murder charge will be heard in the January term with four witnesses.

Coleman Ballard Toi Mtar A. HS Bell Silas Ballard Panes Hell Peate Pauley Joe Pt Morris Dr. Ballard Wallant Tol Pauley

Vernon Oil Men Endorse Parnell in Senate Race

A group of Wilbarger County oil operators and farmers publicly endorse J I Parnell for the Texas Senate 24th district citing his knowledge of independent oil producers needs and county development. The letter urges voters to support him on July 26 and notes Parnell’s prior service in the 86th Legislature and commitment to fair regulation and taxes. Signed by Luther Webs F E H Pray B Daniel A S Davis B C Charistian L G Hawkins W H Tugging F L Massie J A Birdsong A Klein.

Wilbarger County House Senate Texas Parnell Sena Ife Hind Aml Luther Webs HW. Pray B. Daniel Davis B.C. Charistian L. G. Hawkins W. H. Tugging F. L. Massie J. A. Birdsong Keltz

Dallas man buys interest in post office station

L. L. Kelsay of Dallas has bought a half interest in the Post Office Filling Station, taking over the share from C. Manta. Kelsay has years in the auto accessory business and was with Maxwell Chrysler in Dallas. J. J. Manis, senior partner, is a Vernon pioneer in the accessory trade.

Dallas L. L. Kelsay C. (. Manta Mr. Kelsay Maxwell Chrysler Company J. J.manis Vernon

Vernon Dairy Herds Placed on Accredited List

Vernon and nearby dairy herds have been found sanitary and placed on the accredited list by the State Health Department in Austin. The first Vernon herd to achieve this was J A Gilliland's Sutthweet Vernon herd last year, with the Vernon Sanitary Dairy in Southeast Vernon also added last week. All herds are undergoing tests with no unfavorable reports. amid a suspected typhoid source, town dairies were checked and deemed in excellent condition by health officials.

Vernon State Health Department Austin J. A. Gilliland Vernon Sanitary Southeast

Miss Ladd Returns to Fort Worth Sunday

Miss Maudie Ladd leaves Sunday for Fort Worth to resume studies at Texas Christian University. She has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Ladd and will return to Vernon about August 15.

Mitchells of Waxahachie Visit Burry Family

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Mitchell and their children from Waxahachie spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Burry. They left Sunday to travel via car to other points in Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Mitchell is the brother of Mrs. Barry.

T. B. Mitchell Waxahachie M.A. Burry Texas Oklahoma Mr. Mitchell Barry. É

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Mise Bartom Beli RI Gardner Joserel Calizalin Chamber of Deputies Joseph Caillaux Paris Newton Centre Mass Grace Patton Arthur ®. Dodson Liverpool Eng Washington Department of Justice John L. Gardner Boston America Fenway Walter Hix R. Walter Hix Mra R. W. Hix San Ab Ltunlo T. P. Lisman Jr F. KE. Murchison M. R. Sewell W. W. Bennett R. McConibe J. V. Townsend Cecil Koontz C. OF C Henrietta John. Marshall Okla Vernon M. W. A Wichita W. Bailey Eapore Fordes Paelow Burton XE Wheeler Burton K. Wheeler Montana Robert M. la Follette Rpublican John W. Davis J. P. Morgan & Co Atlee Pomerene Los Angeles Snll Jk Hill Charles W L. Taylor Taylor Tal Ben Bors National Boy Scout Headquarters BM. Williams Psychcian Pauler Dairy Herds Miss Ladd Fort Worth
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