Harrold Junior Boys Win Wilhaver County Basketball Title
Harrold junior boys dominate the Wilhawer county tournament on East Pease street, beating East Vernon 54 to 2 in the final. McNamara scores 22, Rook 11, Crawford 8, Nichols 10 as Harrold sweeps to the crown with strong defense and fast break. Four teams, Vernon East Vernon Thompson Harrold, competed in the event with Vernon East Vernon in the early rounds.
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Younesters
Vernon
Bill McNamara
Rook
Crrawford
Nichols
Vaughn
Harrold
Vernon McNamarers
Shaw Crawford
Mgers
Sullivan Nichols
Castleberry
D. Vanehie
Huffman
J. M. Torne
Tolbert
East Vernon
Thompson
Harreld
S&s
McNamara
Frank ‘Tomsu
Henry Sherman
Thompson McNamar
Rr Sherman Crawtor
S. Tomsu Rook
Tom
Yearns for associations in far away Wilbarger
W M Thiff, away off in Santa Anna, writes to The Record praising Wilbarger County and Texas. He recalls old readers and friends, compliments the paper as the best in West Texas, and vows to spend his days in Texas loving the land and its poetry. He notes Texas as the empire state and mentions Vernon and Witharger in his letter.
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Wilbarger
W. M. Thiff
Santa Anna
Wilbarger County
Texas
Union
Terar
Vernon
Witharger
Vernon to Elect Mayor Between Mason and Sewell
Vernon voters will choose between Harry Mason and Solon Sewell for mayor at the April 4 election. Former mayor Sewell and Mason, head of civic fairs, are established figures. Blackwood withdrew after submitting his petition. East side commissioners Owens and Leak seek seats, while West side candidate Pendleton runs unopposed. Mason travels to Dallas to hire an appraiser for Texas Public Service Company property in Vernon.
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Harry Maron
Civic
Solon Sewell
Owens
Leak
J. H. Pendleton
Mason
Dallas
Texas Public Service Company
Sewell
KAIKS CHAMBER BUDGET DRIVE BEGINS FOR YEAR FUNDS
Fourteen committees of the Chamber of Commerce started a campaign to raise an estimated budget of 5 000 to 86 000 for the coming year. At noon only three groups had reported, each fully meeting its goal. Each canvassing group has four members and a chairman. committees cover distinct business blocks. Directors have not yet chosen a new secretary and will wait to secure funds before proceeding with a hire.
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Chamber of Commerce
May Shoot Pyramid After Insurance Adjustments
George Long, representative, says reconstruction at Pyramid number 2 will likely begin once satisfactory insurance adjustments are completed for damage from a recent wind storm. No word yet from Peoria headquarters. There is more than 700 feet of oil in the hole and shooting with nitro glycerine is probable if operations resume.
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Pyramid Number 2
George Long
Dpeoria
Monster Rabbit Drive Planned Near Tolbert
Residents organize a rabbit drive north of Tolbert for Thursday afternoon. Participants are urged to bring only shotguns and meet about 1.5 to 2 miles north of Tolbert at 1 p.m. Local rabbits are said to be causing significant damage.
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Tolbert
Doans Residents Snowbound After Snowstorm
Doans residents were snowbound for a day or more last week. Mrs Bertha Ross said the only road was blocked by a massive snowbank. No mail from Vernon arrived all week after the Tuesday storm.
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Doans
Bertha Ross
Vernon
Senior Class Party at Pendleton Home
Ver non high school's senior class held a social Friday at Miss Annab Jo Pendleton's West Texas street home. Guests danced played cards and 42, then enjoyed hot chocolate and sandwiches.
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Vernon High School
Annab Jo Pendleton
West Texas Street
Fargo to Build New School After Fire Loss
Fargo residents obtained a petition from the county superintendent to fund a new schoolhouse after the fire destroyed the existing structure. Planning a brick building of about 15 000 dollars, they aim for signatures to avoid a bond election. County and state officials note brick homes tend to settle and raise re plastering costs.
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Pargo
Albunik
Fargo
L.A. Hollar
Crural
District Court Adjourns in Wilbarger County Session
Wilbarger district court adjourned after a four week session marked by a heavy civil docket. An extra session isn’t decided. 54 indictments were returned, most not acted on. Many accused have been arrested. Court now held at Quanah. Judge J A Nabers moved there earlier in the week.
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Wilbarger County
Quanah
J. A. Nabers
Christian Women’s Board of Missions Meets in March
The Christian Women’s Board of Missions met Monday afternoon March 6 at 3 at Mrs R H Coffee’s West Paradise street home. Mrs J H Pendleton led in Harper Reed’s absence. After study and business twenty five members received refreshments and the next meeting is set for April 3 at Mrs KR Staley’s home with Mrs Henry Rogers to lead.
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Christian Women's Board of Missions
R. H. Coffee
West Paradise Street
J. H. Pendleton
Harper Reed
KR. Staley
Henry Rogers
Ladies of Baptist Church Observe Day of Prayer
The Baptist church ladies plan a Wednesday day of prayer with a continuous program at the local church. Various divisions of the auxiliary will conduct the sessions throughout the day.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Auxiliary
Kramer Lions Elect Secretary At Friday Yuncheon
At the Lions Club Yuncheon on Friday March 3 L. P. Kramer was elected secretary to replace Rev. Gus Ramage who resigned from the local organization.
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Lions Club
L. P. Kramer
Gus Ramage
Fiddlers Contest Packs Electra Theater with Talent
The Electra crowd packed the Grend Theater for the Vernon fiddlers contest. Selly Goodin and local performers wowed audiences while Lloyd Parker and Tom Lee won top prizes for ages under 10. The Vernon act featured Snow Ball and Tor Baby dancers and earned praise as the event’s most attractive show in months.
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Barger
Mushy
Lloyd Parker
Snow Ball
Tor Baby
Vernon
Electra
Rea
Adequate County Ice Supply Assured for Summer Demand
A. V. Foster of the Pegas Public Service Company and I. Easton say arrangements ensure ample ice to meet summer demand within 100 miles of Vernon. They note no past public shortages except a brief oil boom hiccup and promise sufficient supply for all markets.
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A. V Foster
Pegas Public Service Comepany
Vernon
Ed. 1. Easton
Faster
Wireless telephone proposed for Doans community
A wireless telephone plan for Doans residents could provide daily market reports correct time surveys and concerts. Prices quoted range from 25 to 125 with installation possibly at the schoolhouse and a neighborhood subscription likely to follow. An amplifier would allow many to listen in and the device is praised for usefulness in other communities.
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Doans
Wilbarger County
Mail Service Resumes on All Ver Non Routes After Storm
Mail delivery is back on all Ver Non routes after last week’s storm interruption. Route A was fully suspended while other lines experienced partial disruption.
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Vernon
Forty Point Rise In Cotton Market
Cotton prices show a forty point gain from two days ago with a twenty point rise early today and a similar increase yesterday as the market trends higher this session.
School Supplies Ready for Distribution in County Election
Supplies for the election of county and school trustees have arrived at the county superintendent's office and are prepared for distribution. A. Heids requests that the material not be misused for other purposes. Census materials are reportedly on hand.
Will Fill Local Pulpit At Fort Worth Church
Jeff D. Rhea of the Fort Worth Baptist Seminary has been called as supply preacher to fill the pulpit of the local Baptist Church until a permanent pastor is chosen.
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Jeff D. Rhea
Fort Worth
P M S To Meet Thursday At Church
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 4 pm at the church. A deputation from Mexico will report on Mexican family life.
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Young People’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mexico
Local light plant appraisal eyed for possible city purchase
Evaluation of the Texas Public Service Company light plant is to be conducted by appraisers hired jointly for the city and the company. City officials and the company’s representatives discuss a potential sale if the appraisal supports it while the city reserves the right to decide whether to buy. The process is expected to take about a week.
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Public Attities Company
Buttes
Onfie Hils
Coumming
Boiler difficulties plunge town into darkness Sunday
Boiler trouble Sunday night left Vernon in darkness with only street lights. The outage occurred to allow a smoke stack erection at the focal plant. Weather prevented earlier work. current was restored after wiring was derossed and lines reenergized.
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Boiler Difefticulties
Plunge Town
Vernon
Focal
Military inspection to be held at local national guard unit
Major William N. Culbertson of the United States army will conduct an annual inspection of the local national guard company tonight at o'clock. Afterward he will address a mass meeting of citizens regarding national defense at the courthouse. Attendance in the district courtroom will form part of the report to the War Department on the Vernon company.
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William N. Culbertson
United States Army
Court House
Lo Celock
District Court Room
War Department
Vernon Company
Drillers Reach 1850 Feet At Prospect Hole
Triangle drillers have reached about 1850 feet and steady progress continues. Work paused briefly last week due to bad weather and material shortages, but crews remain optimistic. Prospects include hitting a pay sand near 1008 feet.
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Triangle
Injury to Fort Worth and Denver worker near Alvord
James Copeland, a workman for the Fort Worth and Denver Railway near Alvord, was brought to Vernon on Monday after an injury to his leg caused by falling timbers. He was moved to Fort Worth the same day for hospital treatment.
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James Copeland
Fort Worth
Denver
Alvord
Vernon
Enthusiasm Grows for Fine Hereford Hog Production in Wilbarger
Enthusiasm rises as Wilbarger County registers more fine bred hogs and plans for an upcoming county fair display. About 100 sows are expected to farrow in 30 to 60 days, with many farmers importing registered Poland China stock. Pioneers A M Bouwrlenl and Marvin Sharp lead high quality stock, while local pupils and Okla mian agricultural classes join in the effort.
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Wilbarger
Comig
Hogine
Wilbarger County
A.M. Bouwrlenl
Marvin Sharp
Long Orange, Sr
Bourlind
Sharp
Bourland
Wilburger
Margaret
Witharger
Vernon Man Honored With Responsible Position
Horace FE Westmoreland formerly of Vernon has been promoted to assistant vice president and general manager of the Macnay-Nee lix Manufacturing Co in St Louis with a 5000 dollar annual salary. He is the son of Mrs J B Collins and was born and raised in Vernon.
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Horace FE. Westmoreland
Vernon
Macnay-Neelix Manufacturing Co
St. Louis
J. B. Collins
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