Vernon dealers face federal liquor charges in court
Federal officers led by Chief Inspector Turner of Fort Worth left Vernon after inspecting cases against several local grocery and drug stores for selling intoxicating beverages. Six Vernon cases likely go to Wichita Falls federal court, with fines from 100 to 500 dollars. Turner noted his role is enforcing the law, not judging its advisability, and praised local police for their work while promising to return for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Revenue
A. Turney
T. A. Hawley
Fort Worth
Vernon
Turner
United States District Court
Wichita Falls
Tie
Marshall Bratton
Taw
Baptist Young Ladies Form Class Election
The Fidellis class of twenty eight Baptist church young ladies organized Sunday June 20. Officers elected: Miss Thi Edwards president, Miss Willie Carroll vice president, Miss Mattie Miller secretary and treasurer, Miss Neva Robinson social secretary, Miss Ruby Spears reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidellis
Hidies of the Baptist Church
Thi Edwards
Willie Carroll
Mattie Miller
Neva Robinson
Ruby Spears
Indians to Play Baseball Three Games This Week
The local Vernon team hosts three games against visiting Indians from Oklahoma. Tom Lisman says the redskins have a fast club and will test the Ver non boys. Games start at 4 50 tomorrow Thursday and Friday at the Fairpark grounds with shade seating for spectators. Vernon plans a long home schedule against Electra Quanah Henrietta and Frederick Oklahoma. Probable Vernon lineup includes Anderson Faulkner Murphy W Murphy Murphy Foster Dalmasso Swenson Court ney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Tom Lisman
Redskins
Vernon Boys
Fairpark
Electra
Quanah
Henrietta
Frederick
Okla
Anderson
Faulkner
G. Murphy
W. Murphy
J. Murphy
Foster
Dalmasso
Swenson
Cf Courtney
Hail cuts swath Saturday across part of county
The Longview area reports a Saturday hailstorm cutting a wide swath through the north half of the county. Damage varies, with some farms hit hard while others suffer lighter losses. Grain losses focus on oats and wheat, with cotton largely spared unless insured. Local figures show scattered claims as farmers assess totals and pursue insurance options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willarger
Rawland
Foard
J. K. Howell
F.C. McGill
Fargo
Miss Westbrook Weds E. W. McGhee at First Baptist
Miss Eva Coraline Westbrook wed RE. W. McGhee of Waco at First Baptist Church in Vernon. Rev. W. T. Ronse officiated as guests from Vernon and Waco attended. After a honeymoon to Colorado the couple will reside at 200 North Sixth Street, Waco, with a bridal party including Ruth Westbrook Fay Eggleston and Saint Mata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Eva Coraline Westbrook
RE. W. McGihee
Waco
W. T. Ronse
Miss Westbrook
8. C. Westbrook
Yunparika
South Eagle Streets
McGhee
M. Kk. & T. Railway Company
Ruth Westbrook
Fay Eggleston
Ethed Thiarmney
Walter Toffman
Saint Mata
Maud Mve- Ivy Walker
Former Pastor Visiting Here
Rev. J. B. Riddle formerly pastor of the First Baptist church here and now at Olney is in Vernon visiting his daughter Mrs. F. A. Newth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Riddle
First Baptist Church
Olney
Vernon
F. A. Newth
Wilbarger County youths vie for state stock judging honor
A Polote China herd boar prize will go to the Wilbarger County stock judging winner from Texas, under an offer by Lewis T Brothers Cunningham of Childress. County Agent N Ro Tisdal touts Texas lead in farm youth clubs as he trains many boys for intercounty, Dallas, Atlanta, and London stock judging shows with coach W B Cook from College Station selecting four to study at J M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilbarger County
Aecording
Lewis T Brothers & Cunningham
Childress
Wilbarger
Farm Club
Atlanta
N. Ro Tisdal
United States
W. B. Cook
Cook
College Station
J & M. College
Meo Cook
Dallas
London
Poland
China
Wpe
Ice and water plant talks heat Vernon street lighting deal
The Texas Public Service company plans to pump and price ice and water for Vernon if a satisfactory street lighting and water contract is agreed. Chambers of commerce report shortages due to limited rail cars and 25 ton daily capacity, with multiple ice suppliers and pending refrigerator car arrangements. G F McCarty, once seen soliciting, was arrested for violating the federal Minn act as noted in morning papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Public Service Company
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Cou
Fee
Coca Cola Company
Henrietta Fee Company
Altis Fee Company
Denver Railroad
Altus
California
G. FL McCarty
Chautauqua Opens Thursday With Music Focus
Vernon readers will welcome a Redpath Horner chautauqua opening Thursday featuring a music heavy first day. Headliners include Baldy Strang with bagpipes and clarinet, reader Wrenchiman, violinist Louw Toover, vocalist Lois Leonard, and scientist lecturer Dr Jones presenting Study in Vibration. Events start 2:30 PM and 8:30 PM at West Paradise Street High School grounds with tickets at local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath-Horner
Ehattandana
West Taradise Street
Dirug
W. N. Stokes
Della Houssels
O. T. Wartick
Y. Hf
Babasin
Mra
Carl King
Mise Catherine Pierce
Dieness Distiler
Brooks family tours Vernon amid wheat crop hopes
The Brooks family, in Vernon yesterday, reported owning 175 acres of wheat. They estimate a yield of 20 bushels per acre and expect some neighbors to fare better with their crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rok. Brooks
Vernon
Brooks
Hils
Contractor starts 20x80 brick building for Berry cleaning plant
A. Carney, contractor, began work on a 20 by 80 foot brick building to house W. T. Berry cleaning plant. Located on Marshall street behind city hall, the structure aims for near fireproof construction. Mr. Berry plans to expand his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da. A. Carney
W. T. Berry
Marshall Street
City Hall
Mr. Berry
Wilbarger County Pioneer W F Schultze Dies in Hobart Okla
Wilbarger county pioneer W F Schultze died Friday in Hobart Oklahoma at age 0 leaving a large number of relatives in the county. His son Sam Schultze once taught at White City and his granddaughter Exsie Schultze of Vernon is known to many. He formerly ran a grocery in the building later occupied by Swartwood and Co hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Schultze
Wilbarger County
Hobart
Okla
Sam Schultze
White City
Exsie Schultze
Vernon
Schultze
Bulding
Swartwood & Co
Piles in Frisco Bridge Washed Out Yesterday
High waters washed out three piles in the Frisco bridge over the Red River at OoLock Mowhoy nerong, but officials say damage was repaired early today. A pile driver came from Lawton and repairs were made quickly as passengers and mail were transferred. A pumping plant delivering 500 gallons per minute to the city mains was shipped by telegram to City Engineer A. Robinson for installation to restore fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisco Bridge
Red River
Oelock
Mowhoy Nerong
Lawton
Mngineer A. 4
Damp Wheat Hurts Local Grain Sales Warns Kell Milling Official
Wilbarger county farmers are warned that threshing damp wheat will fetch lower prices and may be rejected by elevators in Galveston. Kell Milling’s AL Rayzor urges high quality wheat while noting rail car shortages and labor delays affect shipments. He estimates Wilbarger county wheat at least one million bushels, with no. 1 grade bidding at about 2400 per bushel for new wheat. Oats are harvested and priced per No. 2 grade. threshing in the community may start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell Milling Companys
Belleves County
AL. Krayvaor
Kell) Millage Company
Wilbarger Couuty
Rayzor
Rayvor
Wilharger
Tie
Kell Milling Company
W Weekley Called By Death In Vernon Texas
Funeral services for C. W. Weekley aged 70 die Monday after a stroke. Service at the Methodist church with Tey Rh V Tooley and Rev BF Re Barcus in charge. Burial at Mastview per Odd Fellows rites. Weekley born May 15 1850 in Witiiiger county, resided Vernon long active as a farmer and property owner. He leaves wife, daughters Myrtle Darsey Wichita Falls and Mary Weekley Vernon, son Version Weekley, sisters Mrs Prance Marxer Indianapolis and Mrs Mat Brown Fletcher, and brother Thomas Weekley Andrews Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Weekley
Methodist Church
Tey
Rh. V.tooley
BF. Re Barcus
Hoareh
Odd Wellows
Mastview
Mr. Weekley
Weekley
Vernon
Chase
East Wilbarger
Myrtle Darsey
Wichita Falls
Mary Weekley
Version Weekley
Sinters
Prance, Marxer
Indianapolis
Mat Brown
Fletcher, Oklo
Thomas Weekley
Anedrews, Ind
Chillicothe Girls Here Visit Nearby Family
Clarabelle Tabor of Chillicothe spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fay White, visiting in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Girls
Clarabelle ‘Tabor
Chillicothe
Mrs
Fay White
County Executive Committee Fixes Ballot Names
The county executive committee fixed ballot order for the July primary. Precinct chairs will meet the same day to elect precinct chairs and delegate to the county convention. The committee allocated 8837 to cover costs and listed presiding judges and candidate order by lot for offices including governor, lieutenant governor, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Executive Committee
Tecessay
West Vernon
Robertson
East Vernon
J. OF
Daily Aid
Vernon open shop association charter received
WN Stokes reports the charter for Vernon open shop association has arrived and the organization is now a corporate body. He has returned from a two week stay at Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. Stokes
Open Shop Association of
Vernon
Mr. Stokes
Mineral Wells
RETURNS FROM AREA OCCUPIED BY ARMY
Tom L. Golkien returned home yesterday from sixteen months in the United States Army including nearly a year in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He served with the 47th Machine Gun Battalion and was discharged at Fort Slocum on June 17. He noted Germans showed Americans respect though some acted oddly toward French poltroons. He dismissed riot reports in Germany as newspaper hoaxes and said disturbances at Koblenz were minor compared with labor unrest at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L. Golkien
United States
Germany
Army of Occupation
Mr. Golden
Jth
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Mer
Golden
Freschpollus
Coblentz
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CHIFE
Pam
Baptist Young Ladies
Blake Lewis
Mr Lewis
Icies
E. W. Mgee
Baptist Church
Miss Slaney
Calvine Coolidge
Warren G Harding
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Croyernon
Calvin C. Coolidge
Trai
Quiry
Baldy Strang
Seeteh
Louw Tftoover
Lois Leonard
Nnbers
Misa Leonard
Hilton Tra Jones
Dad Leetorer
Kienter
Jones
Frisco Bridge
Express
Rawzor
Galveston
Kuynor
Norel
Kayser
W. Weekley
Lot
Achook
Aisoport
Tion
Pollowhuw
Tadley
Net
Thomason
Looney
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