Alvarado Band Stops in Vernon on Way to Memphis
The Alvarado Municipal Band, en route to the Colorado Gulf High Way Association meeting in Memphis, stopped in Vernon for about an hour. A short concert was given on the courthouse lawn. Rev. W. J. Hearton praised Vernon and the local farming district. Band director Hale noted the band is just over a year old and has won several state prizes.
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Alvarado
Colorado-Gulf High Way Association
Memphis
Morte Rigid
Court House Lawn
W. J. Hearrton
Vernon
Good Reads
Roy
Hearton
Cays
Colorado Gill Land
Hale
Laurette Taylor Stars In New Play Happiness At Pretorium
Laurette Taylor returns to stage and screen in Happiness at the Pretorium Theater Monday and Tuesday. The story follows Jenner a Brooklyn shop girl who supports her mother and enters an experiment with a wealthy matron aiming to brighten the world. Also Franklyn Farnum stars in Fighting Grin at the same theater, while Strangers of the Night ends its run today with Matt Moore and Barbara La Marr in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurette Taylor
America Comedienne
Peg
Pretorium Theater
Miss Taylor
Jenner
Brooklyn
Bustin
Franklvyn Parning
Franklyn Farnum
Matt Moore
Paul Bennett
Barbara la Marr
Nand
Robert McBrim
Odell Area Social Roundup and Visits
Mrs W V Bell and children motored to Vernon Saturday. Mr and Mrs Richard Bridwell of Odell visited Mr and Mrs A Bell. Several households shopped in Vernon Saturday and a singing event drew locals at Tolbert Sunday. A heavy shower Monday morning boosted crops while residents watched a children’s day program at Odell Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Bell
Vernon
Richard Bridwell
Odell
Wind
A. Bell
J. Warsoh
MM. Koster
Rdd White
S&s. FE Hite
Tolbert
J. 1 Binghad
R. Botell
Afris B.C. Brateher
Cass Shaw
Arthur Tet
J. al. Adins
Vernon Satuyds
Thompson
Diavaghree
Alice
Lewis Thompson
Odell Methodist Church
W. J. Bell
Maye Thomas
Flowd Bord
Tayd Bell
Wid
M. Keson
Anna Lan
Wolver Bell
Ruby Jenkins
New Filling Station Under Construction on West Wilburger Street
A new drive-in filling station is under construction in the 2000 block of West Wilburger Street. The wall is seven feet high as cement drives take shape after curbing is removed. Owner Dr. Ali Garland expects to open about July 1.
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Wnder
Grasshopper Invasion Prompts County Meeting Plan
County agent Po DD Chaney reports grasshoppers in large numbers after a survey. Farmers, merchants and officials warn of damage to cotton and crops. Meetings are urged to coordinate eradication with poison distributed via Baker Drug Store at 50 cents a pound. Poison mix includes wheat bran, arsenic, fruit, molasses, and water.
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Po DD. Chaney
Cotte Iyogent
Sirewn
RK. M. Wielder
Chamber of Commerce
Baker Drug Store
Chaney
Vernon pastor fills pulpit at Penns church Sunday
Rev Mr Ray of Vernon filled the pulpit at the pientist church here Sunday morning at TW o'clock. Mrs Morris visiting her parents at Clarendon came to me Saturday. She was accompanied by her parents who will stay a few days. Willie Johnson took a load of goods toward Fort Worth. Alton Harbin has accepted a job there. Several locals attended carnival, bath game, singing, and church events. Many relatives visited and traveled for events, funerals, and family gatherings around Vernon this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Ray
Vernon
Pientist Church
B. Morris
A. T. Miller
Clarendon
Willie Johnson
Oa Place
Vort Worth
Alton Harbin
Sunday
SokMinon
Iowa Park
H. I. Fisher
Wichita Suncai
Stumaner
Minimnett Powell
Carl Matthews
Pauline Pige
Post City
Winnie Beidlenand Crowell
WG. Chanmean
Tolbert Sanday
Luther Cribbs J
Dallart
Satesay
Thee
Carroll Lindsey
Weeoea Roberts
Alex Neill
Wehita Dam
O. BP
Clark
Fred Revinell G
Cawell
B.A. Abstonhire Stata
White City News notes and local visits in Crowell area
Local items from White City News recount visits by George and Chyrence Saft of Crowell, M S Henry and others, plus family events. Mention of Tess Milner's appendectomy and improving condition, plus community notes on farming, weather rains, and Sacred Harp gathering at Tolbert. Also reports on county officials, business trips, and personnel movements in nearby towns.
Vernon News Roundup Fresh From The County
L A Jordan and son with Neal Stappey and Geo Stedlevy visited Vernon on Tuesday. Vera Lee Roberts Josie Armise Davis and Steve Jordan called on Marie Gunn Wednesday. Local crowds attended the ballgame at Yalinage Sunday. Archie Lawrence of Odell was here Sunday. Isage Wilhite returned Thursday from Headrick Oklahoma. Grandma Mears and Cecil Hawkins visited Fay Minnie Tob e Sunday. Singing at Tolbert Sunday. Vera Davis Lena and Veda Cribbs left Sunday for Denton to attend school. Vernon visitors Saturday included Bill Jordan Lois Lambert Raymond Mears Craft Jobe George and Cotton Cribbs Willie Townsley Mrs Pink Haynes B D Webb and Trene Jordan. Alma Bowers of Vernon visited her sister. Rev Booth preached at the Baptist church Sunday.
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Archie Lawrence
Odell
Isage Wilhite
Headrick
Okla
Grandma Mears
Cecil Hawkins
Fay Minnie Tobe
Tolbert
Vera Davis
Lena
Veda Cribbs
Denton
Vernon
Bill Jordan
Lois Lambert
Raymond Mears
Craft Jobe
George
Cotton Cribbs
Willie Townsley
Pink Haynes
B. Do
Jessie Webb
Trene Jordan
B. PD. Webb
Estelline
Alma Bowers
Wilber
Booth
Baptist Church
North Texas Hardware on Vernon Visit
4 Scruggs of Wichita Falls was in Vernon on business. It would be difficult to call at our store for an item commonly carried in our line that we cannot supply. North Texas Hardware Company. Try it.
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Scruggs of
Wichita Falls
Vernon
North Texas Hardware Company
Doans News Weather and Local Social Notes
A weather report notes a good rain Monday morning and crops like feed and cotton looking fine. Mrs. W. L. Cupps remains seriously ill. Mrs. W. Igon and her children from Electra visited Doan family. C. F. Doan traveled to Memphis for the old soldiers reunion. Luther Gee of Odell was called to his aunt Mrs Cripps bedside. Vernon visitors included Leon Armstrong and Carl Mel Daniel. Ted O Nea l went to Vernon on business. J B R Harrison and family attended church and Sunday school at Fargo. Mr and Mrs Edd Armstrong and children and Mrs Sallie Warner and Frank Wilson were mentioned among others.
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Adams
Lee Coffer
Reginald
Winter Hobson
Grady Bell
Polbert
Aubrey Lockett
Jim Inmon
Vernon
Ile
W. L. Cupps
J. BR. Harrison
Fargo
Edd Armstrong
Sallie Warner
Frank Wilson
Vernon visitors and gardening notes from local farms
Elmer Gwens and J J Armstrong visited Vernon on Saturday. White City residents Mr and Mrs Lowe and Mr and Mrs Carra Adams spent Sunday with local families. Mrs Cupps was visited by several neighbors. Alfred Fatman visited his uncle in Quanah. Farmers report varied cotton planting and early chopping activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gwens
J. J. Armstrong
Vernon
Off Lowe
Carra Adams
White City
Lee Armstrong
Grant Ramsey
Will Evans
W. L. Cupps
A. B. Garland
Cupps
Alfred Fatman
Quanah
For Sale List of Plants in Montana and Boston Areas
An ad lists Lark Spurs, Montana Vines, and Boston and Springeria Ferns for sale. Contact Mrs. Sewell at 2002 Texas street by calling telephone 83.
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Lark Spurs
Montana Vines
Boston
Springeria Ferns
Sewell
Texas Street
Rug cleaning vacuum cleaner for rent
Clean your rugs with a vacuum cleaner available for rent by day or hour. Call S11 or 523. 41-Ste for details and rates.
Milner offers $500 reward for cattle theft conviction
J Milner offers a $500 reward for the conviction of any person stealing or illegally handling his cattle. The beasts bear a lofted M brand on the left shoulder and the mark 2-Stp YT. The notice seeks protection of stock and legal action against offenders.
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Alvarado Municipal Band
Pleasant Valley
Mro
EB. C. Bateher
K. Oh. Bell
Daugster
Virginia
Arthur Bell
T. A. Bell
Maele New
Mary Piney
New Felling Station
Wilburger Street
Thalia News
Joe French
Walter Cory
Terman Gentry Crowell
Vargo
H. W. Greay
Overlund
TH. B Fisher
W. Banister
Elma Owens
Ernest Chimesley
Toronza
Heath
Charlie
Monta Wisdom
W. N. Wisdom
Clovis
New Mexico
Grandpa Wisdom
Foard County
Chyrence Saft
Crowell
M. S. Henry
Tess Milner
Sauitarium
White City News
G. A. Beil
Monsday
North Plains
Dumas
Cl. Adams
W. W. Adams
J. M. Kaan
Lee
Arthur Gauntt
W. FE. Colley
W.T. Dunbar
Prederick
Foot Loinery
Kale
Cjeore Albright
Oklahoma City
Harrold Shire
Electra
BK. J. Dohoney
Avarillo
Commissioners Court
Wilbarger County
Texas
Court House
Thornon
Board of Equalization
J. W. Brock, JR
OxAs
Robert Cole
Annrilto
Afivs
Buna Brooks
Aimarillo
Simoner
J. W. May
Rayland News
Vera Lee Roberts
Josie
Armise Davis
Steve Jordan
Marie Gunn Sunesday
Yalinage
Gaberdines
Seersuckers
Yynm J. Frazier
Renfro Hardware Co
South Side Square
Doans News
Pictorio
The
Captain Applejack
Grin
Chas. Murray
Hamlet
J. Hartley Manners
J. Milner
O. W. Elliott
Buick
Vernon Auto Company
Bob Crews
Hancock and Krebs
Vernon, Texas
Detroit Vapor
Detroit
North Texas Hardware Co
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