Vernon Splits Doubleheader and Loses Title
North Side High School of Fort Worth split a Friday doubleheader with Vernon, losing the first game 3 to 1 and winning the second 5 to 1 to claim north Texas bragging rights. Baird pitched well in both games but Vernon’s shaky defense in the fourth inning of the second game sealed the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
North Side High School of
Fort
Fort Worth
Vernon
Winston
Curtis
Simall
Jack Tarpley
Washburn
Holland
Tarpley
Washburn Eadly
Caldwell elected chairman of Wilbarger County Farm Bureau
J R Caldwell of Hinds was elected president of the Wilbarger County Farm Bureau at a delegate meeting in the district court room. Clyde Watts was an opponent, with Byars named vice president and Walker secretary treasurer. Directors from districts and women directors were named as part of the new county organization. T. M. Haney urged county women’s involvement and emphasized mobilizing June to support a cotton pool organized by the state bureau.
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Hinds
Wilburger County Farm Bureau
Byars
W. A. Walker
Treasuer
W M. Bowman
W. Jf. Stephens
Perry White
BE. J. Boaz
H. A. Blevins
H. A. Blevins; No. 2, Mrs. J. 0 Turpin: No. 3, Mrs. George Buey
J.T. Houtchings
T. M. Haney
Poardine Waren
Flaney
State Bureau
Foard County
Wilbarger County
FB. Davis
Rowland
Mr. Haney
Tie
Davis
Referee Harry J. Erile Asked for July Championship Bout
The New Jersey State Boxing Commission has named Harry J. Erile to referee the Dempsey versus Untier championship bout in Jersey City. Erile began refereeing in 1918 with the Hurley Law and has since handled many major New Jersey matches including the Carpentier Levinsky fight last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Erile
New Jersey State Boxing Commission
Jersey City
July Pirtle
New Jersey
Insurgents Spread Terror in Upper Silesia Territory
A battered report describes armed rebel forces, followers of Whorfanty, terrorizing Upper Silesia after a plebiscite. The image shows insurgents with a machine gun on a war torn roadway amid the zone’s chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ared
Upper Silesia
Boxing card eyed for Vernon on July 4 at fairgrounds
A Woxtag card is planned for Vernon on the Fourth of July afternoon at the fair grounds. Joe Smith of Danver and Martin Gem's of Wichita Falls are named as light heavyweights in the boxing lineup. Preliminaries feature local scholastic bouts in bowling and wrestling to raise funds for the athletic club's new rooms and equipment.
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Vernon
Cehite
Fair Grounds
Joe Smith
Danver
Martin Gem
Wichiia Falls
Schub
Community Survey Plans For County Development
A committee outlines surveys of local communities to improve housing, boost club work, promote home gardens and orchards, encourage raising hogs cows and chickens, update school lunches, beautify school grounds, and organize county libraries.
Airdome revival services disrupted by rain
Rain Sunday and Monday nights interrupted the Church of Christ revival at the Airdome. The Sunday crowd nearly filled the venue before rain caused dismissal. Elder Foy BE Wallace plans to preach "Why I Believe the Bible" if weather allows, with the public invited.
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Foy BE
Wallace
Airdome
Church of Christ
Foy BE. Wallace
Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale Here Friday
Chautauqua tickets will be placed on sale Friday according to an announcement made by RD Killough committee chairman this morning. The exact sale method is undecided but a representative is expected to arrive soon to provide directions. Ticket sellers will meet at a banquet Friday evening.
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RD. DL. Killough
Chautanaua
Killough
Miss Hazel Eakle and R Brown Wedded in Vernon
Miss Hazel Eakle and Robert O Brown were married Sunday morning at the bride’s home in Vernon. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and white gladiolus decor. The couple left for Port Worth and Dallas after the ceremony and will reside on Main Street in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Balkle
Robert O. Brown
Eagle and Marshall Sts
Kev
Gus Ramage
Port Worth
Dallas
Denver
Vernon
Gaines. Tanner
Billy
Westminster Guild Meets at Miss Roselyn Batra Home
The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday at Miss Roselyn Batra’s home to discuss Bible questions and follow their regular program. The Ladies Auxiliary met yesterday with Mrs. M. K. Byrd.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Roselyn Batra
Ladies’ Auxiliary
M. K. Byrd
Girl born to Mr and Mrs Floyd in Vernon
A girl was born Sunday January 5, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Floyd who reside northeast Vernon. Mother and child are reported doing well.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd
Jane
Frank Floyd
Vernon
Quanah Church Sees Quota Reach In Education Campaign
The Onanah Methodist Church and Vernon district report progress toward Christ in education. Pastors Rev OT Clark and A. M. Fuller lead efforts with financial directors G A Vestal and HW Hunt. Pledged totals approach 3170000 with about 17000 already raised. a weeklong push continues.
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Margaret
Vernon
Pont
Younota
Ey. A. M. Fuller
HW. Hunt
US 8
Davis
Chillicothe Woman Dies Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. Nancy Davis wife of J M Davis of Chillicothe died at her home Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock. She left eleven children ten living who were present at her death. The family formerly lived at Tolbert and the body was taken there for burial. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Tolbert Methodist Church with Rev R V Tooley officiating. Many friends and relatives attended.
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Nancy Davis
J. M. Davis
Chillicothe
Dane
E'Elock
Davis
Tolbert
Methodist Church of
R. V. Tooley
Automobile Turns Turtle on West Texas Street
An Essex car driven by Tom Phifer turned over last night on West Texas street. Occupants John Reese and Phifer escaped serious injury as brakes were applied to avoid a parked car. The driver sustained minor bruises to the left hand and the car remained uninjured.
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Tom
Phifer
West Texas
John Reese
Hinds Girls to Meet for Salads Demonstration
The Glyls Demonstration Club of Hinds will meet with Trene Maller on June 14 at 2 o clock for a salads lesson. The community women are invited to join and organize a home demonstration club.
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Glyls
Hinds
Trene Maller
Chamber Seeks Abeyance on Truck Law Across County
A chamber letter to County Attorney John A Storey urges delaying enforcement of a new truck DHE registration law until state legislators decide. The missive warns of hardships for farmers and truck operators, asks for a temporary hold, and cites potential repeal by Governor Nett. It notes the act starts June 12 and requires mileage records and a renewal certificate with minimal cost.
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Nett
Che
Psp
SheRren
Taw
All Incorporated
Eliy
Taxea
Lynckster
Stovey
Phoebe K Warn Addresses Club Women In Rural Texas
Phoebe K Warn lectured to the Witbreger County Women's Organic group in Claude on ideals and perfection. She urged blending traditional womanhood with modern federation progress, stressing unity, communal improvement, and continual striving toward a better generation.
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Phoebe K. Warn
Wren
Phoebe 1 K. Warner
Texas F Federation of Women's Clubs
The
College of Ilodustrial Arts
Mort Worth Star Telegram
Claude
Elief
Witbreger County
Women's Organic
California astronomers dispute comet collision theory
Professor W W Gimpben of Lick Observatory dismisses Pons-Winnecke collision fears and notes the comet will not reach Earth. He mentions potential meteor shower displays but says future Earth impact is unlikely. Campbell concurs. The article also touches on regulatory record keeping for truck mileage and imminent legal reporting requirements.
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W. W. Gimpben
America
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton
Cal
Jane
Campbell
Neorest
Earth
Pons Winnecke
Tolbert Dramatic Club to Stage Town Play in Vernon
The Tolbert Dramatic Club will present It Pays To Advertise at the West Vernon Schoolhouse on Friday night, June 10. The production was first staged in Tolbert about two weeks ago.
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Vernon
Loral High School
Robert O. Brown
Vernon Drug Store
George Hardin
Wichita Falls
Cooper
A. W. Brown
Yves
Butler
Oklo
Mr. Brown
Fort Worth University
Fort Worth Medical College
Tolbert Dramatic Club
West Vernon Schoolhouse
Tolbert
Guy Puckett Improves After Appendectomy
Guy Puckett who underwent a curious operation for appendicitis at home yesterday is better today according to attending physicians. Mrs Puckett, resident in Columbus Ohio, has been kept informed of her husband's condition.
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Guy Puckett
Puckett
Iis
Columbus
Ohio
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Treland
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Jack Tirpley
J.R. Caldwell
Farm Bureau
J. R. Caldwell of
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Tion
Clyde Watts
Downston
Oceny Uy
Silesia
Vernon Athletic Char
Chautatoua
Hazel Eakle
R. Brown
Quanah Church
Oop
Cardinal Pend
Onanah Menethodist Church
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Fe Reed
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