Hawkins recalls greatest Shriners meeting in Washington
L G Hawkins former president of Waggoner National Bank and W D Cline of Wichita Falls represented Maskato Temple at the national Shriners council in Washington. He praised the event as superbly managed with 800000 visitors, parades of 126 bands, and a massive America singalong on Pennsylvania Avenue. Ambers Robinson recovering after Vernon Hospital operation.
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Shriners
United States
L. G. Hawkins
Waggoner National Bank
W. D. Cline
Wichita Falls
Maskato
Hawkins
Mr.awkins
Washington
Uncle Sam
Fennsylvania Avenue
America
Knights of Columbus
Ambers Robinson
Vernon Hospital
Dallas News prize winner in circulation contest
Miss Katherine Wheatley has been notified by the Dallas News that she has won one of the special prizes of 250 dollars in gold in their circulation contest. Wheatley also tallies millions of votes in the contest for one of the big automobiles to be given away by the paper.
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Katherine Wheatley
The
Dallas News
Miss Wheatley
Old Timer Recalls Prairie Dog Holes on Public Square
Woo Thompson of Ada Oklahoma tours Vernon visiting his daughter Mrs Joe Napier. He once lived in Vernon and recalls early days and says Vernon is one of the prettiest towns he knows. He remembers prairie dog holes on the square. Patch that hail dented roof and galvanized iron from Summer Colley Tamber Co 46-2to.
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Public
Woo. Thompson
Ada
Okla
Vernon
Joe Napier
Mr. Thompson
Vernon Fas
Mr.Thompson
Colley Tamber Co
Mrs Collins and Miss Greene Leave Iowa for California
Mrs dr M Collins and Miss Alice Greene of Oskaloosa Iowa have been guests of Miss Louise Collins and Mrs J A Dixon for weeks and depart Sunday for California to spend the rest of the summer. Miss Collins will travel with her relatives as far as Amarillo.
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Dr. M. Collins
Alice Greene
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Louise Collins
J. A. Dixon
California
Miss Collins
Amarillo
Farmer helps boys defend melons in moral tale
A farmer confronts two passing boys who admire his melons. One boy is strong, the other crippled, and the farmer starts a confrontation. The loyal friend returns to defend his companion, and the farmer learns a lesson in fellowship. The tale ends with a moral about standing by friends and sharing. O. L. Pearson, Vernon, Texas.
Run Away Team Runs Amok In Vernon Injures Driver
A runaway team of horses attached to a wagon frightened by an automobile caused extensive damage on South Cumberland street near the post office. Albert Carter of West Vernon was injured by flying glass after his Ford was dragged onto the sidewalk. The wagon struck the corner, the team separated, and the horses crashed intoCadillac and Buick cars parked at the Vernon Hotel, demolishing tops and windshields. the horses were unharmed.
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Durban
Vernon
South Cumberland Street
Albert Carter
West Vernon
Vernon Hotel
Cotton Crop Not Damaged By Rains Says Farmer
Hilderbrandt, a well known farmer north of the River, said in town on Wednesday that the rains Tuesday night did not damage his cotton. He noted many farmers in the county will have to replant. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Honaker left Thursday for California for the summer.
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Hi. Hilderbrandt
County Treasurer and Alderman Return From Palestine Visit
County Treasurer returns with W. Co. Alderman and family after a month's visit in Palestine. The Alderman, who had been sick all winter, is considerably improved.
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W. Co
Palestine
Dodsons Leave for Dallas Visit with Daughter
Dr J B Dodson travels to Dallas with his son Dr Jo B Dodson Jr to visit his daughter. Mrs Jessie Squire mentioned in transit notes.
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Dr. Dodson
Dallas
J. B .Dodson
Jo B. Dodson, Jr
Jessie Squire
Wichita visit and travel notices across Electra area
K B Robertson and others from Dallas were in Wichita on business. Mrs Birdie Thomason of Electra visited her parents, Mr and Mrs H A Siusmel. Mr and Mrs Robert Boyle and family went to Mineral Wells for two weeks. Mrs C M Blair and children returned from Wichita Falls where they stayed with the Gillilands. W Hi Perkins, Mrs Pete Sneed and Wiliane Sneed returned from Wellington to Electra. The Record notes several Electra area residents hosting guests and traveling for business or visits.
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Birdie Thomason
Electra
Mrs
H. A. Siusmel
Robert Boyle
Janie Boyle
Wilmer and
Wilson
Pete Sneed
Williane Sneed
Wellington
Fox. Moore
Officers Resist Arrest at Waggoner Ranch
Sheriffs Edmondson McClendon and City Marshal Key faced resistance while arresting Choctaw Indian known as Chief Elder and wife Mae Elder near No 9 of well on the Waggoner ranch for liquor law violations. Chief Elder grabbed a double barreled shotgun but was covered and disarmed. Mae Elder fought to destroy a five gallon oil can with a hatchet as deputies restrained her. Five gallons of corn whiskey and a thermos bottle of corn liquor were found in the car. The couple were jailed on prohibition charges.
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Frank Edmondson
Boyd McLendon
Jin Key
Waggoner Ranch
Chief Elder
Mae Elder
Edmondson
McClendon
Marshal Key
Elder
Swat the Fly With AIL Doors At Colley Lumber Co
Colley Lumber Co lists AIL sizes and styles for screen doors in stock Ne 5 AG. Buyers can choose from varied frames and finishes to fit home entrances.
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Stunner Colley Lumber Co
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Shade
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O. L. Pearson
Vernon, Texas
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Hdw. Co
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A. A. Honaker
K. B. Robertson
Tg Fu
Leip
Hinlen Weaver
Carl Robertson
Wichita Alls
W. Hi. Perkins
Wi. Tronakerted
W. B. Bickley
M. N. Robertson
K. D. Chandler
Miss Gussie Bickley
Mr. Farmer
Aly
Buick
Sixes
Coupe
Byort Road
CMA
Liquor Law
Mercedes
Texas
Universal Mills
Fort Worth
H. M. Rouse
Mr. Rouse
Zachry-Mccaleb Produce CO
Vernon Record
Pepperell
Garza
Perkins Timberlake Company
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