Army as insurance against further warfare urges local guards
Major William Culberson told Vernon townspeople that the citizenry and trained militia are the real army, with 500,000 regulars and 117,000 militia cited. He praised Company L, urged military training as insurance, and warned another war would require ready fighters, stressing unity and pride in the uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Culberson
Company L
William J. Cudhersai
United States Army
Culberson
United States
Germany
Coronel
Tevers Point
America
Tan
Coufliet
Miarjor Cnnberson
Vernon
al Herson
Vernou
Vernon sporting goods store to open March 1
Bob Ferrell will open Vernon’s first athletic supplies shop on March 1 in the Herring National Bank Building. The store will offer baseball football and basketball gear along with tires inner tubes and a full line of guns and ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ferrell
Herring National Bank
Ferrell
Venon
Ferrel
Wilbarger County
Red Poll Cattle Enter Fat Stock Show
A herd of fourteen red poll cattle owned by S. W. McLarty went to Port World for the Fat Stock Show. Leading the group is a 3 year old 1500 pound bull named Cleveland that previously earned premiums. McLarty, the only city breeder of this stock, shows twenty cows and emphasizes quality bloodlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Pole
S. W. McLarty
Port World
Melarty
McLurvay
West Wilbarger Street
Rabbit Hunters Near Tolbert Make Record Drive
Rain did not dampen 14 Wilbarger hunters who killed 200 rabbits in a Tolbert area drive Thursday afternoon. They closed in from all sides using shotguns. A similar drive is planned for Saturday at 1 pm, with hunters meeting at S. L. Page place northeast of Tolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert
Wilbarger
S. L. Page Place
County factories show varied lines of industry here
County Vernon territory hosts multiple plants fueling trade and employment. The Well Mill on the town’s edge ships 1200 barrels of flour daily under Belle of Vernon. Candyland’s George Souris expands his store with spring improvements. Coca Cola Bottling, Texas Public Service supports local utilities and a 41,250 monthly payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollavager
Vernon
Europe
West Indies
South America
Cuba
Taraway Pinchard
Belle of
Texas Public Service Company
Public Utilities Company
Denver Railroad
J. N. Johnson
Ramage to Leave Vernon Church After December
The Vernon community sees Chis Ramage resign from Central Christian Church effective April 1 and relocate to Cincinnati for new church work. Ramage has long served as a civic worker, chaplain of the American Legion post, and organizer of local youth programs. Vernon firms such as Prices Mattress Factory and Vernon Cotton Oil Company are noted for local industry and employment. The Vernon Creamery, run by F A Gelhausen, reports high summer ice cream sales as part of the town’s civic fabric.
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Vernon Pupit
Vrinddad
Cole
Annawer
Reinage Enine
Vernon
Poth
Tillage
American Legion
Hove
Iris
Batt
Trin Lad
Ramage
Sells Interest in City News Stand in Vernon
Wonder of Mangum Ola buys TS Hidile ston’s stake in the City News Stand on North Mali street and assumes management. Mr Ponder, a former aviation ace with the American Expeditionary Force, plans to move his wife and baby to Vernon next week and may take over residence. Retiring owner Ito S. Taddleston ran the stand and oversaw state papers for eight years, with two years at the shop. his brush nose plans remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Souris
North Matin Street
Mr. Souris
Wonder
Mangum
Ola
TS. Hidileston
City News
Mali Street
Ponder
Vernon
Ments
Ito S. Taddleston
Praoprietor
Iy Vernon
Verner
French Aviation Corp
108 Aero Squadron
Wera
Vernon county industrial snippet mentions several local firms
Factures tasty candy finds a ready site in Vernet stores. The Wagoner Refinery in Wilburger county has capacity for 150 000 tree reds duiby. Electra field supplies oil. Vernon Brick Company is inactive. Holcomb Grist Mill Vernon Marble and Granite Company are manufacturing interests. Sewell Grain and Milling Company sells wholesale from North Malin Street between the Priteo and Denver tracks. Circle 8 brand popular in Wilbarger county, Sewell and sons J and M Ry own the mill. The Vernon Times and Vernon Record are prominent publishers with weekly and semi weekly editions respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner
Wilburger County
Electra
Vernon Brick Companys
Holcomb Grist Mil
Vernon Marble and Granite Company
Manui
Circle
Sewell Grain, Paet & Milling Company
Malin Street
Priteo
Denver
Cirle
Wilbarger County
Vernon May Refer Light Plant to Voters in April
Vernon officials consider sending the light plant decision to voters in an April election. Mayor Harry Mason says appraisers from Dallas will value the Texas Public Service Company holdings before a city commission refers the issue to a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
New Lip Point
Texas Dib Hie Service Company
Manterpaltia
Harry Mason
Oalais
Texas Public Service Company
Walie
Public Service Company
V. Foster
Foster
Swartwood Hardware to Open New Store in Oklainion
Swartwood Hardware Company is establishing a brand new store in Oklainion expected to open next week. Tra Skinuwer, formerly of the Byars Hardware Company, will manage the new establishment. The quarters will be east of the bank building with stock and fixtures arriving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartwood Hardware Company
Oklainion
Tra Skinuwer
Byars Hardware Company
Vernon High to Host Sooner Team in First Baseball Game
Frederick Oklahoma district announces Vernon high school will host its first baseball game against the Sooners with a brace of contests coming the next week. Coach A Marrow leads a large squad practicing daily at the fairgrounds despite cold weather hampering workouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick
Okla
Vernon High School
Chirendorm College
Vernon
A. Marrow
Fairrgrounds
Odell man purchases eight head from Lookabough herd
M. C. Neat of Odell bought eight fine shorthorn cows from the Lookabough herd in Oklahoma. A local veterinarian tested the herd for tuberculosis and found the animals healthy and free of disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Neat
Odell
Oklahoma
Fifth son born to Tillery family in March
A baby boy was born Wednesday March 8 to My and Mie Tillery south of town. It is the couple's fifth son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce
Ang Mie
Geege
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Chaney
Company
Major Culberson
Civereens
France
Sporting Goods
Bob Parrell
Americate
Ates
Mlarty
Ofpper
Truak
Cleveland
Asa
Eedent Nedigrer
Mr. Melarty
Regis
Watt
Colberson
Oam
England
David Wreth George
David Lloyd George
Fis
George Foros
Vernon and Honeby Territory
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A. ©. Rayxor
J. 4. Charrington
Mil
Candyland
Souris
Coca-Cola
Muniee Wilson
Peard
Vernon Station
Quanah
Childress
Wilson
Sand Man
Vernon Mattress
Gus Ramagh
Christian Minesper
Cale Prom Trenedad
Deaf Smith Street
Vernon In
Phy Ooenet Ae
Vernon Cotton OU Company
Veron
Wmt
Ue Mit
Daniel Boul
Sol Hae
Vernon Tee Cream Factory
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Dos Actos
Prom Porvilles
Eante
Tatermat
New York
Miss Ohne Hipiuekin
Greenchetty Hee Bank Enehoef
Saga Miss Tiptistki
Ros. Peddleston
W. Ponder
Vernet
Sewell
M. Ry
Vernon Times
The
Vernon Record
Times
Thoreday
Record
Mason
Swarpwood
AP Okladnton
Frederick
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