Hail Causes Heavy Damage Across Wilbarger County
Severe hail and rain lashed Wilbarger County Tuesday night damaging crops and roads. Wheat fields north of the Pease River were ruined, with total crop losses near 50000 dollars. Heavy rainfall and a water spout at Crowell disrupted trains on the Frisco line, plus washouts west of Worth halted northbound service for a day. Local residents, insured farmers, and weather observers reported widespread impact and resumed rail service by Thursday.
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Pease River
Big Valley
Chillicotheam Hardeman County
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KR. R. Brooks
W. F. Key
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Crowell
Vernon
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Wilbarser
Prisco
Denver
Red River
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Clinton
Wichita Falls
Vernona
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Amarillo
Te Pueblo
Colorado
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Rotary plans monthly member quota target
The organization reports it has reached the three member quota each month and is ready to issue membership cards as a proposal moves forward.
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Solicitors Accused of Grafters Press Anti-Saloon Drive
Two solicitors claiming Anti-Saloon League backing sought Chamber of Commerce endorsement for a drive in Vernon to raise 15000 dollars in cash and pledges over twelve months. Chamber refused to sanction. locals reportedly gave 5000. Vernon rector did not know the solicitors or their organization. State Rep Bagby questioned the claim and warned of grafters.
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Vernon
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Department of Justice
Tases
Local Chambers Leader Heads Texas Executives District
Jed Morrow manager of the Tocal Chamber of Commerce is named district committeeman of the Texas Commercial Executives Association. The district under his jurisdiction covers eight counties: Hardeman Foard Ker Baylor Wichita Wilbarger Archer and Clay.
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Tocal Chamber of Commerce
Tits Geen
Texas Commercial Teixecutives Association
Chambers of Commerce
Hardeman
Foard
Ker
Baylor
Wichita
Wilbarger
Archer
Clay
Peach Tossing Keepsakes Highlight Vernon Orchard
J B Priddy tossed the editor a fine peach yesterday morning while he drove along North Main street. The fruit comes from his Vernon area orchard and is described as large smooth and well colored.
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J. B. Priddy
North Main Street
Mr. Priddy
Vernon
Young People Market for Missionary Miss Groves
The Young People's Union of First Baptist Church hosts a Saturday market at the Mass Wright Store tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds fund a typewriter for Miss Blanche Groves, a local missionary in China and former local schoolteacher.
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Masst Wright
Blanche Groves
China
Miss Groves
Death Follows Lingering Illness of Richard Murray
Richard V. Murray 50, a professional sign painter, died Saturday after five months bed confined and two weeks of serious illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM from the Church of Christ under Odd Fellows auspices with Elder Foy E. Wallace and Rev. W. T. Rouse in charge. He lived in Vernon five years and had lived in Bowling Green and other states. Survived by wife Ella and daughter Marguerite, plus four sisters and three brothers. notable relatives attended the service.
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Idslemme von South Fannin Street
Mr. Murray
Ator
Church of Christ
Diriakl
Fastview
Odd Fellows Lodge
Foy E. Wallace
W. T. Rouse
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Bowling Green
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
Wichita Falls
Greenville
Murray
Ella Bhitr
Lone Oak
Tae
Marguerite
Mon
Jessie M. Jones
San Antonio
del TH. Lipscomb
Memphis
Repald Kindness With Theft Ends Dobey Good Samaritan Act
I Thomas Dobey of 128 Sunset Avenue Dallas and son in law of Mrs T W Donklin Vernon undecided about helping a worn traveler on the Vernon Dallas highway. The man claimed hunger and Dobey gave shelter and food then the visitor robbed the Dobey home taking an automatic pistol valued at 50 dollars after ransacking a room.
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Dallas
Vernon
W. Donklin
West Mateen Street
Dobey
Eyest
Dobey Home
County Boys and Girls Clubs Report Strong Year
County clubs show strong performance with crop clubs leading in boys and household duties taught to girls. Odell youths Mari and Vera Collins appear in the hats division as membership totals reach into the hundreds across pig, sheep, dairy and beef clubs.
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Mari
Vera Collins
D. M. Collins
Odell
C.lre
Varios
Eorn
Sddédssiat
Missionary Society Meeting at Central Methodist Church
Mrs Harper Reed hosted the Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church on Monday afternoon. Hale Davis read scriptures and Thelma Smith presented Thanksgiving Ann. Refreshements were served after the study and a pauper list was discussed.
American Girl Taken Off Train in Korea by Japanese Officials
Miss M. A. Davis of Omaha Nebraska recently returned from the Orient recounts an incident in Korea. Without a passport she lent hers to a friend who missed the train for Seoul. Davis was removed from the train by Japanese authorities and held at a station until the American consul in Mukden could verify her claims.
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M. A. Davis
Omaha
Throwen Korea
Seoul
Miss Davis
Tank Station
Mud@ken
Elks Cabaret Night Promises Music and Dance
Elks Club plans a Monday cabaret for members and ladies in the club hall. Six girls and their parents from a Seattle group will perform with varied acts after an evening of music and dancing.
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Elks Club
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SOO
Seattle
Wash
Amarillo
Farm Boy Special Trip Postponed Amid Budget Pressures
The Texas Chamber of Commerce reports a referendum among county agents and chambers of commerce opposing the summer farm boy tour. The majority favors postponing the next trip due to tight money and rising costs, with plans to accommodate future travelers aboard the train. Last year Wilbarger County’s representatives included Robert January Newman Hughes Dison Boger Evans Myson Jed Morrow and County Agent N. R. Tisdal.
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tocwr Chambers of Commerce and County
Say Wilbarger Looks Best
Mr and Mrs A F Hope returned after five weeks visiting Wichita Falls Fort Worth McKinney Paris and Deport in Red River county They caught more than a hundred pounds of fish and reported crops good at all places but not like Wilbarger as per Mrs Hope
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Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
McKinney
Paris
Deport
Red River County
Wilbarger
Mrs. Hope
Red Cross Appeals for Flood Relief Funding
The Pueblo disaster prompts a national Red Cross appeal for funds to aid flood victims. President and Colorado governor urge support while local chapters organize donations to Witharger County Red Cross headquarters. Colorado losses cited at millions with over 500 lives lost. Texas towns also contribute.
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The
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Charding
Colorado
Colorado City
Pueblo Fund
Witharger County Red Cross
Texas
Harvest Restores Confidence As Economy Edges Up
A semiannual report by Archer Wall Douglas of the United States Chamber of Commerce signals improved business after harvest nationwide. He cites Europe’s recovery, high purchasing power, and agricultural gains including larger wheat and corn crops, with livestock and dairy sectors facing price pressures and weather-related challenges.
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Archer Wall Douglas
Committee On Statistics
United States
Chamber of Come Meres
Douglas
Europe
Slowl Ie
Vernon Reporter Describes Light Rain Brings Cotton Prospects
M L Graham reports near Vernon near Margo that rainfall was light with no tailing effects. He notes crops not materially damaged and moisture should support feeding ore and cotton where land has been titled thoroughly.
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M. L. Graham
Vernon
Margo
Impassable Gulf Highway Hits Texas Travel
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce reports that part of the Colorado to Gulf Highway between Childress and Clarendon is flooded and bridge damage blocks passage. Heavy rains make the road nearly impassable and tourism is advised to delay travel until repairs ease.
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Gulf Highway
Childress
Clarendon
Vernon Garages
Daught Natha Bowers Improves After Tonsil Operation
The miss Natha Bowers daughter of Mrs H D Hockersmith is reported to be improving after an operation on her tonsils and was awake at a hospital on Wednesday.
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Douglas Mairhuiks
Mary
Natha Bowers
H.D. Hockersmith
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