Wilbarger County Ranks High in Road Equipment at Fort Worth Meet
Wilbarger county officials reported their road machinery and equipment as among the best in the state after attending a Fort Worth convention. They noted maintenance as the only lagging area and discussed truck law changes favoring lighter loads to preserve county roads. A committee will confer in Dallas and report to the Legislature.
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Fort Worth
KB. J. McHugh
Texas
B. L. McHugh
McHugh
Dallas
Deepening Triangle Hole Progress Report
Work to deepen the Triangle hole south of town began Monday evening. Crews cleared debris after liner removal and prepared for leaning out the hole before further drilling. Texhoma test east of town sits near 1500 feet with no unusual showings. Gene well by Sigler Company south of town reaches about 1800 feet. finish depth expected.
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Sid
Gene
Sigler Company
Oklaunion School Election Yields Large Victory
The Oklaunion school election approved measures with a tax levy up to one dollar passing 26 to 1 and a $15,000 bond issue winning 25 to 2, with the vote results reported as of June 25.
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Vla
Oklanion
Doans Pledges 991 Bales of Cotton in Pool Drive
Farm bureau workers in Doans gathered 35 farmers who signed 35 contracts pledging 991 bales for the million bale pool ahead of Texas formation by July 1. Wilbarger county expects quota above 10,000 bales. about 8,000 bales turned in so far amid harvest and travel hindrances. Foord County president T. M. Haney reports 7,000 bales signed. county quota is 6,000 with 21 holdouts remaining.
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Ilbarger
Tractors Demonstration Near Fairgrounds Attracts Crowd
Napier Bros. Motor Co staged a Fordson tractor and farm machinery show near the fairgrounds. The event ran 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch served at noon. Demonstrations included a phase disc plow, a double action disc harrow, and a grain drill. An average daily plow output and fuel costs were discussed, saying the tractor replaces six mules. A mobile power display and a feed mill were shown. Representatives from Ford Motor Co and Morris Bros. assisted.
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Fordson
Napier Bros. Motor Co
Messrs
Knison
Wheeler, and
Atwood
Ford Motor Co
Morris Bros. Implement Distributors
Vernon party returns from Gallinas Canyon NM fishing trip
A group from Vernon comprising Mr and Mrs E W Tampten Mr and Mrs W S Lundy and Mr and Mrs W R Kester spent two weeks fishing in Gallinas Canyon New Mexico. They fished at Braale s Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon in three cars Dale and Chalmers. They camped seven miles from the snow eye and endured cold nights. One trout weighed three and a quarter pounds and measured nineteen inches long while another claimed three feet on a hook.
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Vernon
Gallinas Canyon
New Mexico
E.W. Tampten
W. S. Lundy
W. R
Braale's Nest Lake
Cimarron Canyon
Dale
Chalmers
Hampton
Tandy
Mr. Jauidy
Parks K Westmoreland Weds Edythe Verpen Werkes
Parks K Westmoreland formerly of Vernon married Edythe Martha Verpen Werkes in a brief ceremony. The couple left for Washington and Virginia for their honeymoon and plan to reside in Philadelphia where Westmoreland works as a branch manager. He was born and raised in Vernon and is a Vernon High School graduate.
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Parks K. Westmoreland
Vernon
Westgoreland
Mme
Ths Place
Elberta Peach Weighs Six Pounds From Local Orchard
A six pound Elberta peach with vine and three quarters inch circumference comes from Walter Tait's small Texas orchard. The cling free stone fruit, beautifully colored, is of the Elberta variety. Mr. Ladd gathered three bushels from his earliest trees and grows the fruit for his own use, with several years of good success.
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Walter Tait
Texas Street
Ladd
Homeward bound Hicks after Ward Belmont studies
Miss Dorothy Hicks, daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Hicks, returns Sunday from Springfield Tennessee where she visited with her roommate Miss Elizabeth Garner. Hicks has studied at Ward Belmont College the past year and graduated with high grades from the academic department.
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Dorothy Hicks
F. P. Hicks
Springfield
Tenn
Elizabeth Garner
Garner
Flicks
Vernon
Miss Hicks
Ward-Belmont College
Farmers Holding Cotton in Local Warehouse Report
About 460 bales of cotton stored in the local warehouse per manager J W Brock. Movement is slow. only seventeen bales shipped Monday, the first activity in several weeks.
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J W. Brock
Purchases Paired Five Passenger Paige Car
Cliff Jarvis bought a five passenger Paige car from Works Auto Supply Co last week.
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Paige
Cliff Jarvis
The
Works Auto Supply Co
Encampment for Club Geri.s 70 Begins Wednesday
Preparations are underway to care for forty five girls at Wingham Park. program provides entertainment each hour. Phoebe K Warner writes for the Daily Star and will speak. local talent to perform. County agents assist in camp setup with Bert Hannekins and Mrs. Jennie Newby among speakers. Activities include city treks, sewing, music, and a trip to Kell Mill.
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Wingham Park
Progem
Phoebe K. Warner Om A
Elliott Builds Four Room Cement Pleck House in Wheatley
F. B. Elliott begins construction of a four room cement pleck house on Country Club Road in the Wheatley addition. The new residence targets local housing needs in the area.
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F. B. Elliott
Wheatley
Country Club
Ice price ranges by Texas towns rise fifty cents
A Chamber of Commerce survey shows ice costs vary across Texas towns with 5,000 to 15,000 population. Delivered ice runs a dollar per hundred pounds, while wholesale factory prices range from forty cents. Prices differ by region, higher in the Panhandle Plains and cheaper in South Central and South Texas.
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Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Hwleetta
Orange
Eagle Pass
Rio Grande
Sabine River
Bugle Pass
Panhandle Plains
South Central
South Texas
Morrow Wins Tournament at Crest Country Club
Jed Morrow captures the president's trophy by defeating Tub Colley 124 to 144 in the finals over eighteen holes at Crest Country Club. His steady, consistent play carried him through the event as two holes of the course determined the outcome. A new tournament may begin in about three weeks.
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Jed Morrow
Thu Crest Country Club
Tub Colley
Chiy
Morrow
Bible Study Course at Central Christian Church
A twelve lesson series titled The Bible will begin Wednesday night at 8:15 at Central Christian Church. Pastor Gus Ramage will lead informal discussions. Topics include How we got our Bible and How to study the Bible.
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Central Christian Church
Epworth League Lawn Party and Meeting at Church
A lawn party and business meeting of the Epworth League of the Methodist Church will be held on the church lawn at 8 15 tonight.
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The
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Vernon Woman Weds R. Walde in Vernon Presbyterian Church
Miss Roselyn Baird oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D A Baird married R M Walde of Walters Oklahoma at the Vernon Presbyterian Church just before morning services. The couple exited the church for Oklahoma City then plan visits before settling in Walters. Mr Walde, a refinery superintendent, is a Denver and Columbia educated oil man with wartime service and Langley Field postings.
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D. A. Baird
Oklahoma City
Okla
Yale
Tulsa
Walters
Walde
Vernon
Marty
Minnesota
Mr. Walde
Dent Minnesota
Denver University
Columbia University
New York City
Air Service
Langley Field
Post Field
Oklo
Wichita Park
Boon Heye
Star Engineering Co
Ore M
Southern Oi Co
Flely
Oakland Touring Car Sold by Works Auto Supply Co
An Oakland touring car was sold last week by Works Auto Supply Co to John Kiimen.
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Oakland
Works Auto Supply Co
John Kiimen
Carruth Buys Wheatley Lot From Ten Henderson
O O Carruth purchased a lot west of town in the Wheatley addition from Ten Henderson. The transfer records show the deal completed with the exchange noted in local property deeds.
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Oo. T. Carruth
Wheatley Addition
Ten Hender
Marriage Licenses Issued As June Dates Mentioned
Marriage licenses were issued in June to multiple couples including Monard Spikes and Miss Tanya Hamilton of Electra on June 2, Jim Colburt and Mrs. Melissa Snow of Okidhome on June 24, K. W. Collins and Mary Abbie Roulston of Goods let on June 25, Raymond Walde and Heselyn Baird on June 25, F. I. Leverett and Daisy Moody of Traffold on June 25, Leverett and Janie Mae Hampton of Ha Jone on June 25, Pant G. Kneschke and Marvy Lowke on June 27, and Smith and Jean Rush on June 28.
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Ueerses
Monard Spikes
Tanya Hamilton
Electra
Jim ‘Colburt
Melissa Snow
Okidhome
K. W. Collins
Mises
Mary Abbie Roulston
Goodslet
Raymond, Walde
Mise Heselyn Baird
Pant G. Kneschke
Marvy Lowke
Smith
Jean Rush
Boy Born To Covingtons In North Vernon
A ten pound boy was born this year to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Covington in North Vernon, adding a new member to the Covington family.
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Covingtons
Yang
W. D. Covingt
North Vernon
Mrs Bob Roark Undergoes Serious Operation Sunday
Mrs Bob Roark of Wildentame underwent a serious operation Sunday. Condition today was reported as stable at the factory.
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Bob Roark
Wildentame
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