Hail Ravages Vernon County Crops and Rail Lines
Strong hail and heavy rain caused widespread crop damage in Vernon and surrounding counties with losses near $50,000 from wheat destruction north of the river. Rail service on Frisco and Denver routes was interrupted by washed-out bridges and damaged trestles, delaying trains and rail traffic north of Vernon.
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Frisco
Denver
Wilbarger
Big Valley
Chillicotheen
Hardeman County
Witbarger County
Vernon
RK. B. Sherrill
Witbarzer
Prisco
Ver- Hoy
Red River
Canadian River
Wichita Falls
Ouanah
Fort Worth
Polbert
Pelock
Rotary Club Plans Quarterly Membership Increase
The Rotary club states readiness to raise membership by taking in the monthly quota of three new members. The proposal and end dates have been received, signaling approval to proceed with the planned intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Solitors Accused of Grafters in Anti-Saloon Drive
Two solicitors claiming to back the Anti-Saloon League sought Chamber of Commerce backing for a 15000 pound drive to be paid in twelve months. The chamber refused endorsement, but locals contributed 5000 in cash and pledges. DC V Bagby questioned the solicitors and warned against endorsing unknown reps. The chamber noted the drive violated policy and that prohibition enforcement rests with a Justice Department bureau financed by taxes.
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Anti-Saloon League
Jocat Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
V. Bagby
Lee
Bagby
Bagoy
Vernoy
Chauiler
Departivetul of Justice
Death follows lingering illness in Vernon man
Richard V. Murray aged 50, a professional sign painter, died after five months of illness at his home on South Fannin Street. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Church of Christ with Odd Fellows in charge. He was born February 14, 1871 in Kentucky and lived in Tennessee and Oklahoma before moving to Texas. He is survived by his wife Ella Blair, one daughter Marguerite, four sisters and three brothers.
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Richard V. Murray
Lome
Church of Christ
Jurind
Asrview
Odd Fellows Findre
Foy B. Wallace
W. R. Rouse
Mr. Murray
Vernon
Eaily
Tie
Suru
Bawkis Green
Kentucky
Pennessee
Texas
Wiektn Falls
Tireesville
Ella Blair
Kone Oak Type
Marguerite
Deal Mui
Dossie SM. Jones
San Antonio
Della T. Lipscomb
Memphis
Doboy
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce Manager Named District Committeeman
Jed Morrow, manager of the Tocus Chamber of Commerce, appointed a district committeeman of the Texas Commercial Executives Association. The district under his jurisdiction includes eight counties: Hardeman, Foard, Whos, Baytor, Wichita, Wilbarger, Archer, and Clay.
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Jed Morrow
To Tocus Chamber of Commerce
Texas Commercial Executives Association
Chambers of Commerce
Canties
Hardeman
Foard
Whos
Baytor
Wichita
Wilbarger
Archer
Clay
Repaid Kindness With Theft In Vernon
J Thomas Dobey of Dallas and son in law of Mrs T W Daddin of Sea West Meteen street Vernon aided a weary traveler on a Vernon road. The stranger repaid the aid by robbery later that night stealing an automatic pistol valued at 59 dollars after ransacking nine rooms but taking nothing else.
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Debey
Priddy Delights Editor With Fine Orchard Peach
Has Fine Peaches T. B. Priddy tossed the editor a fine peach yesterday morning along North Main street. The fruit comes from his Vernon area orchard, described as large smooth and beautifully formed.
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T. B. Priddy
North Main Street
Mr. Priddy
Vernon
Young People's Union Market Supports Missionary Typing Fund
The Young People's Union of First Baptist Church plans a Saturday market at Massie-Wright Store tomorrow afternoon. Proceeds will buy a typewriter for Miss Blanche Groves, a missionary in China and former local schoolteacher.
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The
Young People’s Union of the
First Baptist Church
Massie-Wright
Blanche Groves
China
Miss Groves
County Boys and Girls Clubs Report Strong Year in Wilbarger
The county clubs report a successful year with Wilbarger ranking among the state leaders. Crop clubs show strong in the boys division with crops like chili Milo and kafir performing well despite dry weather. Girls learn household duties including sewing repairing laundry and food preparation while girls and boys clubs list memberships across poultry dairy and canning groups.
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Bors Ated
Wilbarger
Chili
Milo
Kaftir Clits
Mrs Harper Reed Hosts Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Harper Reed served as hostess Monday afternoon to the Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church. Mr Hale Davis spoke on the Bible's work in Japan and Miss Thelma Smith read Thanksgiving when regular mission study was collected. Refreshments were served to seventeen.
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Harpereed
Hale Davis
Japan
Thelma Smith
American Girl Seized in Korea By Japanese Officials
Miss M. A. Jas of Omata Nebraska returning from the Orient was taken from a train bound for Seoul by Japanese authorities. With no passport on hand she had lent hers to a friend who missed the departure. She waited at a tank station under military supervision until the American consul at Mudken could verify her identity.
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M. A. Jas
Omata
Korea
Seoul
Misa Davis
Tank Station
Mud@ken
Elks Cabaret Monday by Miks Club
The Elks Club hosts a Monday cabaret featuring six acts from Seattle and Amhilia with dancing and mystic entertainment. The program aims to entertain members and guests with chantauqua style performances and an after-entertainment show.
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ELKS
Colmret
Seattle
Parma Boy Special zone may not be repeated soon
The Parma Boy Special zone faced opposition from the Texas Chamber of Commerce and county agents. Voters and officials favored delaying further farm trips due to tight funds. Wilbarger county representatives last year included Robert duamary Newman Clughes Dison Borger Evans Mason Jed Morrow and County Agent NK Visdai.
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Parma
Texas
Comimertee
Toca Chambers of Commerce
Comity
Pos Atneadt
Wilbarger County
Robert Duamary
Newman Clughes
Dison Borger
Evans Mason
Jed Morrow
Conety
Visdai
Say Wilbarger Looks Best.
Mr and Mrs A F Hope return after five weeks visiting Wichita Falls Fort Worth McKinney Parts and Deport in Red River county. They caught more than a hundred pounds of fish and report good crops at the places they visited though they say Wilbarger is far fromWildbarger.
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A. F. Hope
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
McKinney
Parts
Deport
Red River County
Red Cross Appeal For Flood Sufferers Gains Support
The Red Cross urges immediate fundraising across the nation for flood relief in Colorado and nearby areas. The drive follows a presidential proclamation and governor's call, with millions in damage and hundreds of structures affected. Local chapters solicit donations by mailing checks to the Wilbarger County Red Cross. other towns also contribute.
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Funda
Wilbarger
Unclear Report From Vernon on Crop Damage
Fragmentary notes indicate no hall fell near a locality called Fargo and no material crop damage occurred. Mr Graban comments on moisture affecting crops with possible cotton impact where land is well tilled.
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Mo Itituhai
Vernon
Impassable Section of Colorado Highway Delays Tourists
Vernon Chamber of Commerce reports that a portion of the Colorado-to-the-air highway between Childress and Chirendoy is blocked by heavy rains. Bridges are out and the road is very heavy. Garages urged visitors to stay in town until travel improves.
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Childress
Chirendoy
Vernon Garages
Harvest Restores Optimism in Postwar Economy
The report by Archer Wall Douglas of the United States Chamber of Commerce Committee on Statistics predicts improved business after harvests, with Europe recovering and US markets rebounding. It notes lower cotton acreage, rising corn yields, dairy and livestock challenges, and transport cost reductions from rail and trucking innovations.
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Archer Wall Douglas
Tha Tready
Committee On Statistics
United States
Chamber of
Miro Doughis
Europe
Mor. Domhis
Miss Natha Bowers Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
Miss Natha Bowers daughter of Mrs HD Tockersmith underwent tonsil and adenoid removal surgery on Wednesday and is improving rapidly.
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Natha Bowers
HD. Tockersmith
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