Movement to Plant Pure Seed Wheat in Wilbarger County
Kell Milling Company launches a countywide drive to require farmers to plant Kanred pure seed wheat. Vernon bankers back the plan with financial help, aiming to raise yields by 4–6 bushels per acre and improve quality and early maturation. Local banks praise the effort as beneficial to farmers and merchants.
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Kell Milling Company
Vernon
E Dpd
Ashenhurst
Herring National Bank
Mastodon Bone Found Near Vernon Amid Drill Work
Huge bone believed from a mastodon leg was found last week on the Zipperle place five miles west of Vernon by gravel diggers. A two-part break occurred when rock loosened, the specimen now shown at the county engineer’s office. The bone measures three feet five inches with a twenty-nine inch knee joint and a twenty inch socket, suggesting a mastodon that stood eleven to twelve feet tall.
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Zipperle Place
Vernon
Court House
I. M. Doss
S. Cumberland Street
Pease River
Dickey-Bell Oil
Lutherans at Lockett Dedicate New Church Icon
All day services Sunday mark the dedication of the new Lutheran church at Lockett. The program begins at 9 a m with English and German preaching by Rev. E F Tistiaan of Miles and Rev R E Sievert of Victoria. Lunch on the grounds, afternoon services at 2 pm and evening at 8 pm, plus special music.
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Lockett
EF. Tistiaan
Miles
RE. A. Sievert
Victoria
Jury Of View Deliberates On Odell to Red River Road
A jury of view reviews a proposed Odell to Red River road route and has not yet filed an official report to the county judge. The preliminary report is being signed by jury members.
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Odell
Red River
Wilbarger County Board Sets June Tax Appeal Dates
The commissioners court acting as a board of equalization sets June 27 and 28 for property taxpayers to appear and show cause why their property valuation should not be raised. Meetings will be in the county judge’s office.
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Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Wilbarger County
Klansmen Reward Thalia Minister at Tiny Texas Church
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan appeared near Wilbarger county in Thalia delivering a purse of thirty dollars and a letter praising Rev. Frank McNair for upholding law and morality. The well known minister, former Tolbert pastor, thanked the silent group.
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Tareher
Thalia
Frank McNair
Tolbert
Vernon
Committee Sets Qualifications in Meeting Saturday
Democrats of Wilbarger County announce double primaries before the general election. First primary July 22 and second on the fourth Saturday in August. Negroes excluded from primaries but limited voice in general. Ballot lists state and national candidates, 13 district aspirants, 43 county seekers, total 97. Expenses assessed to candidates due June 26. failures drop from ballot. Two highest vote getters to contest in August if no majority. Other business included drawing for prices on the Wilbarger.
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Wilbarger County
Executive Committee
Fertyoone
Listriet
Dried Up Man Sought In Oklahoma Connection Probe
County attorney seeks a North Oklahoma man linked to liquor supply as testimony in a Vernon inquiry reveals widespread sales by a N Main Street cafe. Federal action looms against its owner in Wichita Falls while officials pursue sources of supply and highway commerce of liquor.
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Oklahoma
Se Ocourtoef
N. Main Street
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Roger s Talks for Texas Governor in Woodnestay Court
Fred S. Rogers, candidate for Texas governor, will speak in support of his candidacy in the district court room Woodnestlay afternoon at 3 o clock.
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Fred S. Rogers
Texas
Woodnestlay
Moonshine Haul Captured Near Wilbarger County Line
A 40 gallon whiskey barrel and five gallon jugs were seized two miles east of Cribert as officers led by Sheriff Ish and Sheriff Gober recovered three barrels of mash a portion of a still and two youths named Culver taken to jail. The loot had been transported toward Vernon for sale with authorities on the trail for some time.
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Tardetien
Cri Bert Bis
Wilbarger
Culver
Ceustody
Toor
Focal
Vernon
O Neal
Vicin
Sheriff's Department
Tam
Ish
Court House
Willis B Smith Purchases McCurdy Haney Insurance Firm
Willis B. Smith son of Chas. O. Smith buys out O. McCurdy's share in the McCurdy Haney Insurance Agency. He will take charge of the fire department operations and the firm renames to Hittoy Insurance Agency. Smith is a Vernon resident who has spent recent years in college.
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Willis B. Smith
Chas
Smith
O. McCurdy
McCurdy- Haney Tnsurance Agency
Hittoy Insurance Apeney
Vernon
Poultry Contest Planned in Vernon Before July First
Wilbarger county hosts a countywide poultry judging contest for boys and girls in Vernon before July 1. Winners receive a free trip to College Station for a short course. Judges, to be named later, will assess show birds and utility stock with emphasis on color and production.
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Coor
Wilbarger
Vernon
Mise Bula Goodfellow
Vatholia Poultry Elits
College Station
Brownwood Minister Sakes Pine Low Mood
Brownwood minister Stey Mims preached Sunday morning at the Brownwood Baptist Church. He attracted a wide audience and drew strong impression from his single sermon. He has been offered a call by the local Congregation, though acceptance remains unconfirmed. Mims has long ties to Brownwood and recently headed Howard Payne College.
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Stey
Browne Wood
Sims
Thoke
Brownwood
Tlowag! Payne Reload
Mims
First wheat crop sells for one dollar a bushel in county
Sherman of Oklainton is credited with marketing the first of the 1st wheat crop to be sold in Wilburger county. Kell Milling bought five hundred bushels last weekend at one dollar per bushel. Local wheat near Oklaunion is described as exceptionally good quality compared with other areas.
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Rose Kilwards
College Statio
Rose Boilmain
Sherman
Oktainton
Wilburger County
Kell Milling Company
Okla Union
Q Neal Case Continued After Vernon Deputy Tests
An examining trial in Wichita Falls continued the case against Vernon deputy Neal and associates on federal prohibition conspiracy charges. Key witnesses from Vernon described a buried whiskey barrel at a barn near Vernon and testified about Neal's involvement and directions to hide liquor from authorities.
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Pyrew
Flaln
Neal
Wiltarger
Vernon
John Storey
J. Dy Key
Chas
B. DuBose
John Gray
Paul
Mane
Triad
Tyler
Jon
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