Replant Hope Stressed After Cotton Loss in Wilburges County
Local growers urge farmers not to be discouraged by the sand storm damage. W C Anderson notes late planting can yield good crops, recalling July plantings. C N Hobson, a major county farmer, rebuilt after hail in 1920 and earned substantial lint profits. Officials predict high cotton prices this year due to widespread destruction and renewed urged replanting.
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Wilburges County
W. C. Anderson
Anderson
C. N. Hobson
A. W. Bain
Plobson
A. W. Blrinu
Vernon
Hobson
Bain
Iobson
Mnea Sily
McAdoo to Formally Announce Presidential Candidacy
Former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo will soon announce his bid for the Democratic nomination. Friends in Kansas City say the formal declaration will prevent his supporters from being drawn to other candidates as he travels en route to Los Angeles.
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William G. McAdoo
Famous lecturer expands drive to secure county memberships
The Chamber of Commerce drive extends into Wilbarger county towns for new memberships. Bruce Gibson leads the effort in Vernon area with about 500 memberships signed. Captain C S Nusbaum will tour Odell Rayland and Old Mann with the Vernon Concert Band to recruit more members. The campaign aims to involve 80 members from across the county and keep the drive free for attendees.
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Vernon
Bruce Gibson
George Veteto
Reds
Chamber of Commerce
C. 8
Nusbaum
Nusbau
Oldannion
Rayvland
Odell
Corton Cotton Growing Gains in Plains Area
Hamilton, a county native visiting from Castro County, reports cotton is being grown successfully in the Plains counties where early varieties are planted. He grew seven acres last year and made three bales, planning about forty this year despite recent excessive rains.
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Tiamilton
Castro County
Plains
Hamilton
Vernon Apricots Bring Best Market Prices
Vernon apricots, known as the hes produced, are bringing $8.00 per bush el at the orchards this year. Farmers with apricot trees have good crops and are setting aside ready cash. There were not more than enough apricots to supply home demand. Plums are ripening with a few offered locally, but next week should bring more to markets.
Postmaster Urges Vernon Public to Follow Postal Code
Vernon postmaster C J Farrell urges patrons to back government service by following a posted postal code. He stresses belief in government, proper mailing practices, regular addressing, full postage, complete addresses including street and room numbers for offices, careful packing, and including sender details to improve post office efficiency and civic duty.
Kell Mill Hosts Open House At Modern Plant
Kell Mill will hold Friday night open house until 11 o clock with band concert and refreshments. The Vernon area factory known for modern flour milling will welcome hundreds of visitors. Manager C D Ashenhurst says employees will guide guests through the plant to show how flour is produced using modern methods.
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Kell Mill
Vernon
Wi Barger
C. D. Ashenhurst
Vernon to Vote on School Bonds at Custer Meeting
The Vernon city commission plans a July 17 vote on a 4100000 bond issue for a new high school. Mayor Mason says the resolution is likely to pass with four members already backing the plan and no petition needed.
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Wwjason
Mayver Peery Si
Vernom
Mason
Canon
Vernon
Tie
City Official Urges Support for Proposed High School Bonds
Wylie W. Bennett, member of the City Commission, urges full backing of the new high school bonds. He notes voters backed the new school, suggests using up to 110000 for building and site, with equipment from other sources, and calls to carry the bonds by six or eight to one.
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Wylie W. Bennett
Good Demand for Payers but Few Being Offered
The market shows solid demand for fryers with sellers scarce. Farmers receive 25 cents per pound wholesale. dealers anticipate a price drop within weeks. Hens remain fairly active, with more marketable birds than usual for the season. Overall demand for both hens and fryers remains strong.
Fargo Community Club Benefit Plays Friday Night
The Fargo Community Club will stage two benefit plays at the Fargo school auditorium Friday night. Both productions have been practiced for weeks and feature a strong local cast with several unusual elements.
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Fargo Community Club
Fargo
Mrs Richards Dies in Fargo After Long Illness
Sophia Richards 80 died Sunday afternoon at her son Sam Richards home in Fargo after a long illness. Funeral held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from Fargo Methodist Church.
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Sophia Richards
Yr. Richards
Fargo
Fargo Methodist Church
County Club Girls Encampment Opens Friday Morning
Allingham Wark hosts a county club girls encampment starting Friday at o'clock and running through Saturday Captain Clyde Watts provides tents ready before campers arrive Miss Bulan Goodfellow home demonstration agent leads the program urging all girls to arrive by 9 o'clock Friday morning committee assistants include Miss Ramel Butler, Miss Mamie Trayden, and Miss Mdna Stevens for instruction courses.
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Clyde Watts
Bulan Goodfellow
Ramel Butler
Mamie Trayden
Mdna Stevens
Miss Goodfellow
Vernon sought as site for next year coal dealers meeting
W. O. Martin in Galveston attended the Texas Coal Dealers Association annual convention and delivered an address. Yesterday the Vernon Chamber of Commerce Rotarians and Lions wired an invitation to host the next annual meeting. Mr. Martin leads the bid to bring the convention to Vernon next year.
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Martin
Vernon
W. ON. Martin
Galveston
Texas Coal Dealers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Rotarians
Lions
Mr. Martin
Oklaunion Home and School Club Meeting Noted
The Oklaunion Home and School club will meet in the elit room on June 14 at 3 o clock for a business meeting. All members are urged to be present.
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Oklaunion
Elit
W C T U to Hold Foreign Mission Session at Library
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its annual Foreign Mission session at the Public Library this Thursday at 4 PM. A record attendance is expected.
J D Parnell Visits Wichita Falls on Saturday
J D Parnell of Wichita Falls was in town Saturday on business, meeting local officials and discussing regional commerce opportunities.
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J.D. Parnell
Wichita Falla
Leon Brown to Address Legion Tonight in Chamber Rooms
Oklahoma resident and former Vernon boy Leon Brown will speak before the American Legion in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 8:15 PM tomorrow. He argues for Legion unity and strong town support, noting his war service and two years as a Legion organizer. Haney, post commander, urges full attendance.
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Leon Brown
Oklahoma
Vernon Boy
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Brown
Haney
Legon
Mrs Wilkes Dies After Fort Worth Hospital Operation
Mrs J K Wilkes 64 died in Fort Worth Sunday after a medical operation. Body brought to Vernon. funeral held at Central Christian Church with Dr BL Moore officiating. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church and was active in church work. Survived by husband and two children Mrs BR Jones of Vernon and O K Wilkes of Cornersville Tenn. Lived in Vernon 16 years. Interment Eastview.
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J. K. Wilkes
Mort Worth
Unedergo
Vernon
Central Christian Church
BL. Moore
Vernon High School Alum Visits Lexington Brother
Will Ownsby of Lexington Kentucky arrived last week to visit his Vernon High School era sister Mrs Thomas on West Yampirka street. Mr Ownsby was principal of Vernon High 30 years ago under superintendent W T Potter. Mrs J F E Lutz of West Yampirka street, a 1893 graduate, was one of his pupils. This marked Vernon’s second graduating class. Mr and Mrs F Swartwood were in Wichita Falls Sunday.
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Will Ownsby
Lexington, Ky
City Marshal Warns Residents to Cut Weeds and Grass
City Marshal Key warns residents not to throw weeds and grass into streets as decaying clumps block drains and breed flies. He urges voluntary cutting to keep the town sanitary and cites careless or thoughtless disposal as against ordinances during heavy rains.
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Marshal
Dim Key
Mr. Key
Robinson and Compass Remodel Store Building
FD Robinson and Company rearranges stock at the Crow Sixter building on North Main street. A back partition is created for a grocery department. Women’s ready to wear moves upstairs with balcony alter and display area. Main floor bundles all piece goods and men and boys furnishings.
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FD. Robinson and Company
North Main Street
Crow Sixter
Vernon Concert Band Plans New Base Drum Purchase
A subscription began last week to fund a new base drum for the Vernon Concert Band. Monday Dr. B bt Moore visited local business leaders and raised $42.20 toward the drum, securing the purchase through the fund.
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Vernon
B Bt Moore
Foreman Fred Newth Returns After Seven Weeks Ill
Fred Newth, foreman of the Record composing room, is back on the job after seven weeks off due to typhoid fever.
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Fred Newth
Record Composing Room
Dr Powers Highlights Childless Homes In Sermon
Wichita pastor Dr Powers at First Baptist in revival preaches against childless homes. He cites women who pamper pets but refuse children, urges young couples to own homes, and calls happy Christian households nation’s cradle. He urges parents to raise children rightly as crowds grow at services.
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OF. L. Powers
Wichita Malls
First Baptist Church
Ir. Powers
Henry W. Grady
Tie
Powers
Odell Cotton Damaged by Recent Hur the Rains
WP Starr and BR T Dooley prominent Odell business men were in Vernon en route to Fort Worth on a business trip. Starr says recent rains damaged much of the young cotton and many farmers will have to replant. He adds if cotton recovers before frost it will make a good crop.
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WP. Starr
BR. T. Dooley
Odell
Vernon
Fort Worth
Starr
Mr. Starr
Haney and Crisp Market First Wheat of Season
Haney and Crisp of Maryland brought the first Wilbarger wheat to Vernon Monday and sold it to Kell Milling Co. The grain tested 58 pounds per bushel and brought 98 cents. The local mill gave the farmers a 100 pound sack of flour as a premium.
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Haney and Crixn
Raryland
Vernon Moneay
Kell Milling Co
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