Pastor Receives Suit From Local Ku Klux Klan
In Vernon Texas on March 12 1922 white robed Klan members presented Pastor Gus Ramage of Central Christian Church with a suit of bine serge. The group read a letter praising his stance and Americanism while announcing he will soon move to another field of labor. The pastor thanked them and urged no mob law as the visitors departed.
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Vernon
Texas
Gus Ramage
Central Christian Church
Ramage
Good Roads Days to Be Held at Fort Worth Show
Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16, will host Good Roads Show Days at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. Wilbarger county commissioners and the county judge will attend with ER T McHugh Sydney Archer and A. A. McCaleb traveling for the event. Road experts from across the United States will discuss improved building projects and large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilberger
ER T McHugh
Sydney Archer
A. McCaleb
Fort Worth
A. M. Bourland
Warning to Vernon Citizens to Lock Doors and Windows
Sheriff W. A. Ish warned Vernon residents to securely lock doors and windows and guard against robbery after reports of a bank heist plot targeting Oklaunion. Guards were posted and armed employees eyed suspicious figures as investigators pursued potential desperadoes.
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Vernon
W. A. Ish
Sheriff's Office
Oklaunion
Ish
Prosecution Sought for Cars on School Grounds
Patrons of Central school complain many motorists have driven over freshly prepared grounds for sodding. Officials note a law penalty for trespassing and say they will enforce it strictly to protect the work and labor invested in the schoolyard.
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Central School
Land Buy Near Las Vegas by T T Shive Sparks Agriculture Hopes
Two thousand two hundred forty acres of farm and ranch land near Las Vegas New Mexico were purchased by T T Shive of Vernon through a local agency. Shive bought the land for speculation yet is optimistic about opportunities for agriculture and livestock. Mountain streams provide ample water and corn is described as an almost sure crop in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
New Mexico
T. T. Shive
Vernon
Shive
Government promotes Treasury Certificates for savings
The United States Government urges citizens to invest in its new Treasury Certificates. The program seeks funds to meet World War I obligations and to establish a national savings system for the people.
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United States
Treasury
Fargo Voters Set April Election On School Tax Hike
Fargo residents will vote in April on raising the school tax from fifty cents to up to one dollar per hundred. They will also decide on a 15000 dollar schoolhouse. T. Marr will oversee the election at Woodmen's Hall near Fargo store. A petition circulated among taxpayers gained rapid signatures. county judge approved an April vote in Tolbert. Crescent Cove filed a late petition seeking tax increases for school purposes but could not be acted on with others.
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Fargo
T. Marr
Woodmen’s
Pargo
Tolbert
Crescent Cove
Vernon American Legion updates furnish club rooms
Furnishings for the Vernon post American Legion Club rooms are being gradually acquired. Last week two pool and one billiard table were purchased. Part of the funds came from boxing bouts, including the Abbott Como fight on Washington's Birthday which raised over 40. Photographs of members troops and war scenes will decorate the walls with a corner set aside for local lads who died in service. The Legion plans further purchases as funds allow while seeking to grow membership.
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American Legion Club
Vernon Post
Washington
Legionnaires
Black fiddling troupe heads to Oklahoma tour
Dr. A. P. Howard and A. C. Robertson lead a group including Lewis Franklin Tom Lee Lloyd Parker and two youths known as Snowball and Tar Baby on a trip to Oklahoma. They plan visits to Tipton Frederick and possibly Snyder Cordell Clinton for fiddling and dancing performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Howard
A. C. Robertson
Lewis Franklin
Tom Lee
Lloyd Parker
Snowball
Tar Baby
Oklahoma
Vernon
Tipton
Frederick
Snyder
Cordell
Clinton
Crowell Surveyor Seeks General Land Office Commissioner
J. O. Thompson of Crowell announces his bid for the General Land Office Commissioner in the July election. He has spent twenty four years actively surveying lands in West Texas and is currently a licensed land surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Thompson
Crowell
West Texas
General Land Office
Girl to Mr and Mrs Lisman Birth in City
A girl was born Sunday March 12 at 5 p.m. to Mr and Mrs Howard Lisman of this city. Mother and baby are progressing nicely.
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Howard Lisman
Federated Clubs Plan County Clean-Up Drive Next Week
The Federated Clubs announce a six district clean-up drive in Vernon for March 2016. Home Economies and Wustelau's Clubs will lead the northwest district while Parent-Teachers' Associations cover the north central district. Delphian and Culture Club supervise the southwest and northeast sections with other clubs coordinating southeast and central areas. Residents are urged to prepare their premises for trash collection, which the city will haul free.
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Theie Sania
Cuimonias
Vernon
Imade
Ead
Witharger
Tousten
Mesquite
Wustelau
West Willinger
Tlousten
Parent-Teachers
North Central
Thouston, Willaliver
East Wilbarger
Delphian Club
West Wilbarger and
Trouston
Home Science Club
Sout Central
Wilbarger
Wat
TTUL
East
Mesqunite
Rain Drenches Wilbarger County Boosting Crop Prospects
Heavy rainfall across Wilbarger County revived crop hopes as Vernon and nearby areas received showers from early afternoon into night. Fields soaked, roads flooded, and soil moisture improved, aiding sandy land and road work planned after weeks of dry spells.
Clarendon Pastor to Occupy Local Church Pulpit
Rev. Thomas F. E. Milholan of Clarendon will occupy the pulpit of the local Church of Christ Wednesday night. Services will begin at 7 20 o'clock.
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Thomas FE. Milholan
Clarendon
Church of Christ
Lyceum at Oklaunion to Stage Friday Night Show
Another Lyceum circuit offering will be staged at Oklaunion Friday night in the school auditorium. The community drama and performances are part of the continued local cultural programming.
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Oklaunton
Three men jailed on theft suspicion in Vernon case
Three men named Bircess Smith and Pruitt were jailed in Wilbarger county after a raid in Grindfield Oklahoma on suspicion of robbing Napier Tyres Motor Company in Vernon. Bond set at $2000 each, preliminary hearings waived, and a damaged ear with accessories captured with the men. A mobile assault near the jail reportedly occurred as officers guarded the prisoners. Burgess about 40, others in their 20s.
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Focal
Wee
Doer Ear Sheriff’s Office
Grandfield
Jai Tt
Burgess
Sroith
Prat
Society Delivers Pleasing Program at Local School
The Oklahoma Literary Society presented a vivid program last Friday with songs, readings, piano solos, and a lantern slide demonstration on profitable poultry. Students from 2nd to 7th grade performed under the supervision of W. M. Gourley and Uncle Jimmie was presented by 6th and 7th graders.
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Oklainien Literary Society
Clais Byars
Edith Skinner
Faunett Hobson
Christine Ratbnwater
Lucille Brite
Ike Smith
Mrea
W. M Reed
Hazel Simmons
W. M. Gourley
Jimmie
Louisiana Pastor to Visit Field Here
Reverend W R Holcomb of Mansfield Texas will preach at 7 50 PM at the Vernon Baptist Church while considering a call to lead the local congregation. Holcomb is described as an able speaker and scholar and visitors are welcome during the service.
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W. RR. Holcomb
Mansfield Ta
Vernon
Church Social Meeting Marks Fifth Session at Methodist Hall
The local Methodist church holds its regular monthly all church social meeting led by Weenes lay at Toop. The event involves all departments including stewards trustees choir and Sunday school with meals served by Mrs S W McLarty and missionary society. Younger children enjoy activities supervised by Mrs Mary Peterfield while older youths are guided by J A Morrow. Featured solos by Rod Y Killough Mrs P Hendrix and Miss McCarroll plus an orchestra led by Mrs Roy McConihe.
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Rod. Y. Killough
Mra. Pow
Hendrix
Miss
Mc Carroll
Mra
Roy McConihe
Surprise Wedding Unites Tralph King and Mary Cobb
Friends learn of the marriage of Tralph King of Vernon and Miss Mary Cobb of Harrold. The ceremony occurred January 25 at the Methodist parsonage in Wichia hall with Reverend Knickerbocker officiating and no attendants. The couple plans to reside on East Peake Street after visiting Fort Worth.
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Tralph King
Vernon
Mary Cobb
Harrold
Wichiahalla
Knickerbocker
St. Cobb
Russell Pry Goods Company
Vernon boy operated for influenza and appendicitis
W. Wofford, son of Nat Wofford of Chillicothe, was brought to Vernon Sunday for an operation. The boy suffers from a combined attack of influenza and appendicitis.
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Wofford
Nat Woffford
Chillicothe
Vernon Sunday
County declamation contest at Tolbert Friday
Tryouts for the county declamation contest will be held at Tolbert Friday. Officials say the talent in that community is exceptionally good this year.
Sigler Oil Company Grants Option to Control Interest
Sigler Oil Company directors ratified a contract with Willa A. Reynolds of New York granting a thirty day or longer option to purchase a controlling interest. The option covers immediate drilling offsets to Sigler chamber Pang with first hole to depth of 200 feet northwest of number 1 and second test at 8,000 feet. Lloyd Sigler will continue as president until completion and J. T. Belcher becomes field manager replacing George J. Heywood.
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Willa A. Reynolds
New York
Sigler Chamber Pang
Sighe Oil Company
Lloyd Sigler
Sigler
Vernon
San Antonio
B.C. Koeh
Peoria
Harry A. Frankel
Moses Marks
Des Moines
Leslie Humphrey
Wichita Falls
W. D. Berry
J. T. Belcher
George J. Heywood
Heywood
Concern
Hog Sale At Childress Draws Wide Interest
Wilbarger county patrons featured heavily in a hog sale last week at Childress by 8S. EF. Lewis. Several fine animals were brought for breeding with A. M. Bonrland buying five head including three spring gilt. Charles Moore of Oklahoma paid 300 for a six year old sow. Average price was 97. S. BE. Lewis co-owns Transmission, a large Poland China boar on the Beurland farm. Guyer brothers of Warfold were also large buyers. event drew wide attendance.
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Wilbarger County
Childress
EF. Lewis
A. M. Bonrland
Charles Moore
Oklainton
S. BE. Lewis
Transmission
Beurland
Guyer Brothers of
Warfold
County Pavement Bid Date Set for March 2
Bids for surfacing county roads will be received at the office of Judge Meflugh on Wednesday March 2. Numerous firms indicated plans to bid. After award, extensive work will precede the start of paving.
Easter Date Rules and Moon Phase Note
Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. If the full moon lands on a Sunday, Easter is the next Sunday. This year the moon is expected to be on April 11.
Castleberry Undergoes Appendectomy Near Town
Clint Castleberry son of Mr and Mrs Charles Castleberry living six miles north of town was operated on Sunday for appendicitis. He is doing well at this time.
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Clint Castleberry
Charles Castleberry
Influenza Strikes Mrs. Barrett North of Town
Mrs. W. B. Barrett living north of town is ill with influenza as community sickness concerns grow.
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Ream of
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Mr. Ramage
Florida
Frank Fortune Pulver
St.Petersburg
Fla
Purity League
Pulver
Fair Daniel
Dorothy Metlatchey
Montreal
Margaret Collany
Atlanta
Pauline Buehner
Chicago
Mary Grigsby
San Francisco
Mayor Pulver
St. Petersburg
May Buhner
Mary Bullard
Cleveland
Purnish Legion
Stage Minstrels
Mr. and
Mrs. Cisman
Federated Clubs
State Health Department
Lyceum
Torres Olson
Olson
Alysis
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Daii Olson
AP Grandpfield
Napier Company
Bir
Cess, Smith and Pruitt
Grindfield
Oklah
Picion
Napier
Sai Napier
Oklainien
Louisiana
Toop
Stell
W. H. Huggins
W. McLarty
the Missionary Society
Mary Peterfield
J. A. Morrow
High Echo
Ralph King
Wichite Falls
Sigler Company
Reynolds
Belcher
S. FR. Lewis
Castleberry
W. B. Barrett
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