Vernon Sees Assurance of Ample Ice and Power Upgrades
Visiting officials from the Texas Public Service Company say Vernon and surrounding territory will be amply supplied with ice this summer. Improvements costing 20000 dollars are underway at the local plant to justify the assurance, with outside firms ready to furnish ice if needed. Company executives insist they can meet lighting and power needs, seek franchise rights, and note their investment near 100000 dollars aims for a fair return.
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Texas Public Service Company
Vernon
The
A. V. Foster
James R. Masten
Focal
Conto City Lines
Mr. Easton
Veblic Utilities
Easton
S Public Service Company
Old Mac Casts First Vote for Champ Clark
McCulloch of Vernon, a boyhood friend of Champ Clark, cast his first vote for the former Speaker as Clark sought prosecuting attorney in Pike County Missouri. The House prepared funeral services for the late minority leader in the chamber at 10:40 tomorrow, a tribute rarely shown since 1924 for Sevoug a Payne.
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IS. McCulloch
Vernon
Champ Clark
Mas
Congress
Pike County
McCulloch
Wilharger County
Yark
Ae of Representatives
Jeader
Sevoug A. Payne
New York
Burglary Report At Swartwood Residence On Wheeler Street
A burglary occurred Wednesday night at the Swartwood home on Wheeler Street. A thief entered the residence through an interior access and attempted to reach a rear area but fled when frightened by a noise as Swartwood and others were inside. No injuries reported.
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Wheeler St
Swartwood
Rat
Former Naval Officer and Nurse Wed in New York Arrival
Mr and Mrs Harwood Stacy arrived in New York from Europe to spend their honeymoon in the United States. Stacy, a former lieutenant on Admiral Sims staff, met his wife, a war nurse, at a dance aboard a naval vessel in English waters. They travel next to Wichita Journey.
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Harwood Stacy
New York
Europe
Duite States
Stacy
Admiral Sim
Stoer
Wichita Jorney
Accepts Call to Local Pastorate and City Election Plans
Two nine with commissioners from Weert Vernon and East Vernon will be elected on Avril 5 the first Tuesday of the month. All candidates must file petitions by today to appear on the ticket. The law requires filing thirty days before the election. E P Robertson named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks. Voters must be 21, city resident six months, and qualified under Texas law. Retiring commissioners Luther Webb and COM Ladd from the west and east sides have served the city.
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E. PP. Robertson
State of Texas
Luther Webb
Com: Ladd
Morgan Elected President of Ex-Students Association
Morgan formerly of Vernon was Wednesday elected president of the Wichita Falls University of Texas Ex-Students Association at a meeting in Wichita Falls. Terry Harris, former judge of Wichita County, was chosen vice-president. Mrs. Warren Dale, Vernon school superintendent’s daughter, is secretary and treasurer. KR J L Kitlough attended with Mrs. Kitlough and daughter Josephine. Two hundred ex-students attended.
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S.A. KE. Morgan
Vernon
Wichita Falls University of Texas
Terry Harris
Wichita County
Warren Dale
KR. J. L. Kitlough
Kitlough
Josephine
New Display Room Opens at Vernon Leetriest Co
An electrical fixture display room has been constructed by Glen Toriey, proprietor of the Vernon leetriest Co., at his S Main Street business. Part of the former workshop space is repurposed and the interior smartly decorated. Turner has enlarged stock to match the new quarters with showroom at the rear.
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Glen Toriey
Vernon Leetriest Co
S. Main St
Turner
Marriage Licenses Issued This Month
Marriage licenses issued show pairs including Hsin Merete Te and L Wiederaders, Lydia Bruns, B Williams and Jessie Sito Mrren, Sydigras Aye and Grace Biehae with dates in March.
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Suoviage
Hsin Merete
Te & L. Wiederaders
Lydia Bruns
Tifer
B. Williams
Jessie Sito Mrren
Ant & Sydigras Aye
Grace Biehae
Reverend Moore Named New Pastor in Vernon
Reverend J. E. Moore of Honey Grove is slated to become pastor at the local Presbyterian Church in Vernon. He has served Honey Grove ten years and Hillshore for eight years and is described as highly popular and influential in his former charges. The appointment was under consideration after a Vernon preaching visit.
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RE. J. Moore
Honey Grove
Wil Cntie
Hillshore
Vernon
Font
Ofafens
Samof
Kemper Cadets to Represent Harding at Mock Inauguration
Robert Late will represent president elect Warren G. Harding in the Kemper Military Academy ceremony at Boomville Missouri. Students plan an inaugural address and ceremonies similar to those in the national capital. Robert is a son of Mr and Mrs I J Butz of West Yamparike Street. This is his first year at Kemper.
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Robert Late
Warren G. Harding
Kemper Military Academy
Boomville
Robert
X. Ji. Butz
West Yamparike Street
Kemper
Every Ex-Service Man A Member Drive Planned
The American Legion post in WHbarer county launches a campaign to recruit all ex service members. A March 10 meeting will set plans as officials say 380 to 400 veterans may reside in the county. Officers elected include Elzy Youngblood commander and Gus Ramage chaplain.
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Local Post
American Legion
Rosie
Whbarer County
Elzy Youngblood
Thief of the Legion
Vernon Delegates Sought for State Firemen’s Meet
Vernon officials received a request from the State Firemen’s Association of Texas to send delegates to the May annual meeting. Last year the group urged cities with volunteer departments to appropriate funds to cover delegate expenses. Vernon previously sent two delegates to Hillsboro, with towns showcasing demonstrations. railroads aided travel, while city funds were not provided.
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State Firemen’s Association
City
State Firemen’s Association of Texas
Vernon
Ments
Hills
Gemarinienl
Scarcity of Hood Sweet Potatoes Prompts Hunt for Supply
W A Walker traveled to Clarksville Friday seeking ten bushels of Hood sweet potatoes but found none. He planned to go to Kirbyville after learning of a local stock there. He remarks he is learning a great deal about sweet potato culture.
Foral Presbyterian Church Seeks New Minister
The Foral Presbyterian Church has been without a minister since Rev Gaines B Hall resigned in December. Since then various ministers have filled the pulpit and calls to Mese have been in advisement. Reverend Moore, who may come here, holds a doctorate from Trinity University in Wuxhacntie.
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Foral Presbyterian Church
Gaines B. Hall
Moore
Trinity University
Im Waxahacntie
Fragmentary notice of county line records and inheritance
The readable text references county lines and a family inheritance with names Pounces and Bers. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. with a daughter and a possible derivation claim. The fragmentary language limits clear facts but indicates a legal or familial record in the county.
Visit of Mr Robertson to Tellytate Springs
Mr Robertson of Tellytate Springs visited Vernew Saturday en route to Buffalo Springs. He noted Mr Swim and Mrs Swine were at home and Mr Swim planned a trip to Muffet Springs last June. Local farm talk and derby chatter mark the stop.
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Swim
Robertson
Tellytate Springs
Vernew
Sia
Muffet Springs
Tees
Rouse to Speak in State Contest for Baylor
Milford Rouse of Vernon will represent Baylor University in the State Oratorical Association contest this spring. He won the Vernon phi literary society prize and outshone six rivals at Carrell Chapel. Judges included W. V. Crawford and C. K. Stettard, and Rouse’s oration titled Self or Service was praised as one of the best delivered.
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Vernon Roy
Baylor University
Wee Young
Rouse
WL T
Milford Rouse
Carrell Chapel
Baylor
Otber
Phiboriathesin and
Vrivophlay
Vernon Purven
W. V. Crawford
Arthur —Fhilte
Nashville
C. K. Stettdared
Vernon County to Elect Two Commissioners in April Vote
An election set for April 11 to elect two Vernon commissioners, one from West Vernon and one from East Vernon, currently held by Luther Webb and C M Ladd. All qualified voters may vote for each commissioner as separate positions, with a presiding officer to be named along Robertson line.
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Gather Webb
West Vernon
C. M. Ladd
Choong Twee
East Vernon
Luther Webb
Velco
Robertson Line Boom
Harrold Team Stakes Two Wins in Local Basketball Action
Harrold recorded two victories in a local basketball sequence with a 72 to 0 win over Elieth team residents of Elliott community and a junior win 18 to 32 against Eniett Junior loan. Eliett Juniors also claimed a win for Harrold Wernerday.
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Harrah
Elieth
Elliott Commenity
N Harrold
Eniett
Eliett Juniors
Harrohd Wernerday
City Collect Shows Tax Revenues Climb in February
City records indicate February collections reached 1 206 dollars with about ninety percent of Vernon taxes paid. Data suggests steady revenue growth as taxpayers meet obligations.
Desire Members 10 Send Dues to Civic League Officers
Citizens urged to join the Civic League by paying two dollars to secretary treasurer Mrs J Von Pown. A city committee works to enroll members though response from Vernon women is tepid. Members moving should notify the treasurer to keep service active. Names of league members and officers are planned for publication in April.
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Che League
J. von Pownsend
Vernon
Civic League
Ems
League
Rumors Grow Over Noble Well Operations Near Judd Farm
Reports say the Noble well on the Judd farm has drawn attention as drilling nears 2,500 feet with about 25 more feet to reach target. Water flow halted for the first time since July, a white flame near the bore is feared to cause a small explosion, and oil sheen appears in the slush pit. Luther Webb and C M Ladd announce they will seek re election as commissioners for West and East Vernon.
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Judd
Sunday School Services at First Baptist Church
Fragmentary note shows First Baptist Church Sunday School services page with unclear timing and attendees. The incomplete lines reference morning services and a Sunday designation, with names or roles partly illegible.
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Atiadenes
First Baptist Church Junies
Texas Company Prosecution Ordered Over Oil Development
A Vernon district court decree orders the Texas Company to begin drilling within sixty days or risk cancellation of its lease on 2 000 acres tied to W T Waggoner land. The case stems from a temporary injunction and seeks damages for royalties, with the Texas Co appealing to the Court of Appeals at Amarillo.
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Rensiilbie
Vernon
The
Texas Co
Sid
Chrenii Court of Appeals
Amarillo
Texas Commpany
Judgment Granted in Suit Against A D Anderson
In district court Gus Anderson sues A D Anderson. Judgment for plaintiff for SIS3%22. Deed of trust on the south half of section 56 block 12 Houston and Texas Central lands foreclosed. Land ordered sold to cover debt and expenses. remaining proceeds to defendant.
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Gus Anderson
A. D. Anderson
Houston and Texas Central Railway Co
Judgment Won By Pow Group Against B Churchill OW Co
In district court John Pow and others won a judgment for labor and service on an 18 drilling project. The amount awarded was 1050.35 dollars, with a lien on the property to cover expenses. The court ordered foreclosure and sale of the property to defray the costs.
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John Pow
Railroad Company Wins Suit Against Fort Worth and Peavey City Railroad
Judgment for the Fort Worth and Peavey City Railroad in the case of A. F. Romine versus the railroad awarded on special verdicts. Damages listed as 7400 dollars for injuries when a Buick automobile was struck by a Denver trevalent one mile west of town.
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A. F. Romine
The
Fort Worth
Protracted Meeting Under Way at Harrold
Rev S W Wayne pastor of the Wirel Mothwtist Church assists Rev Jesse Townsend in a week long protracted meeting at Harrold continue through the week with services held at Barrold.
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S. W. Wayne
The
Wire? Mothwtist Church
Jesse Townsend
Harrold
Appendicitis Operation Report for Elyea in Texas
Elyea of BE Texas Street underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon. He is at home and his condition is listed as satisfactory.
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Erl Elyea
Texas St
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Eit
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Herve Avril
Morgan
Wichita Walls
Tery
Reverend Moore
Harding
iSobert Lutz
Cere
Neaders
Auertory Legion
Phares
Distriet Court Room
Lars Heer En
Elzy Younblood
Lin Fommay
Allert R. Sheppard
DE. Mays
Gus Ramage
B. M. Hanes
John Storey
Frank P. McKinney
B.C. Young
S. A. White
Booh. Reuse
J. M. Maney
Adius
Bomefir
Fiard
Wes Dope Foo
Sirs
Poruneoe
Atuffalo Springs
Athens
Greece
Helen of Threece
Iet Baptist Church
Aid Wae Hemor
Wie Newa Lellning
Desire
Civic League Csable
Woeet
Fast Vernon
Mechman
Re, Rouse, Eestor
Texas Company
Mareb
Tually
W. T. Waggoner
George Dewey
Farrell
Daniel
Marr
Daniel Ibrough
Oi Company
Barrold
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