Open shop plan extended to rest of county
The open shop movement led by the Chamber of Commerce expands beyond Vernon to the entire county. The canvass will likely take about a week more, with county officials invited to sign the agreement. Farmers show interest and local committees will circulate petitions in Odell Tolbert Oklainton Harrold and other communities. Signers will be published after the canvass to show each person’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
Vernon
Court House
Crary
Chamber of Commerce
Odell
Tolbert
Oklainton
Harrold
Electra Defeats Oklaunion In Local Woman’s Game
Oklaunion senior girls lost to Electra on Electra grounds Friday with a score of 12 to 0. Several Oklaunion cars accompanied the team and witnessed the contest.
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Oklaunion
Fleetra
Electra
Vernon businessman defends union talks stance
J. A. Dixon of Dixon Dry Crouds Company says his Vernon letter urging negotiations before an open shop move was not intended to criticize any committee member. He explains he aimed to avert a division between labor unions and business leaders and was unaware of a Chamber of Commerce meeting with conservative labor leaders.
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J. A. Dixon
Dixon Dry Crouds Company
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Dixon
Bankers Named to Help Defend Democratic Administration
The Fort Worth meeting of the Democratic executive committee named Les K Johnson of Herring National Bank Vernon and R H Nichols of Tribune Publishing Company Amarillo to defend the administration's record in the 20th Texas Senate district as the party aims to back the San Francisco convention delegation. Clyde Sweetton Amarillo, ex assistant attorney general, was chosen campaign manager for Texas delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les K. Johnson
Herring National Bank of
Vernon
R. H. Nichols
Tribune Publishing Company
Aicarillo
Fort Worth
National Democratic
San Francisco
Clyde Sweetton
Amarillo
Texas
D. Darnell
A. Kent
Hell
Parnell
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Woodrow Wilson
Toto
Republican Party
Democratic Party
United States
Federal Farm Joan Bank
Federal Reserve Banking Sys
Are Married in Ouannah By Vernon Couple
Paul B. Sink and Mrs H T Cross obtained a marriage license Saturday afternoon and wed in Ouannah near Vernon. Sink is from the PD P Sink & Sons photography firm. Cross recently resided in Vernon and Crowell. Friends extend congratulations as the couple begins married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Sink
H. T. Cross
Quanat
Mr. Sink
D. PB. Sink
PD. P. Sink & Sons
Torhis City
Cross
Vernon
Crowell
Foard County News
Sink
Navy
Link
Two Wilbarger County Wells Promised by Luther Webb
Luther Webb told a reporter two new wells are due in Wilbarger county within ten days. He warned he might quit the oil business if they fail to materialize. Webb declined to name wells or locations, saying they are wildcat prospects and rumors about Webb-Magness were unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Luther Webb
Pounding for Pastor Tom Walker Draws Carload of Food
The Congregation of the Roval Church of Christ treated their pastor Tom Walker to an old fashioned pounding Saturday morning. He declared yesterday he was more than pleased, noting a regular car load of good things to eat and calling it the best meal he had seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Tom Walker
Child Swallows Strychnine Pills
A 14 month old boy named Roy Hammon s swallowed strychnine pills found in a box while playing at home on East Pease. He suffered convulsions but improved after hours of care, with a stomach pump and antidotes. The physician warned even a tiny amount could be fatal to a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Roy Tanmons
East Pease
H. G. Hammmons
Red Poll Showings Among Best at Fort Worth Exhibit
W. McLarty reports his Red Poll cattle as top in Port Worth with seven head and one saddle horse. He earned two ribbons including third in yearling and fourth in calf class, noting northern Illinois cattle dominated prize money but Red Polls proved versatile and profitable with prices over $200 per head. He calls the Fat Stock Show a complete success with large crowds and satisfactory awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLarty
Vernon Gets Through Sleeper Service to St Louis and Kansas City
Through sleeper service is now available on trains 407 and 408 between Vernon and Oklahoma City with connections to St Louis or Kansas City. Local agent T A Herald says Vernon has never had better service and more improvements may follow including a possible through train to Buid, Okla.
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Prisco
Vernon
Okbibonn City
T. J. Herald
Oklahoma City
St. Louis
Kansas City
Herald
Buid
Oklo
Veron
Frederick
Vernon Girls Beat Harrold High 17 to 11
Vernon girls defeated Harrold High yesterday by a 17 to 11 score on the local ground. The game drew enthusiastic Vernon rooters boosting the team as they prepare to meet Quanah High here at 4 20 this afternoon.
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Vernon Girls
Harrold High School
Vernon Rooters
Vernon
Quanah High School
Vernon White Way Picture Plan by Vernon Chamber
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce plans a night photograph of Vernon's White Way on North Main Street to capture cars in a regular flow for a potential T-column image. Star-Telegram correspondent Silliman Evans praised the idea as excellent advertising for West Texas. The chamber will call automobile owners to participate once arrangements are made.
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Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
North Main Street
Silliman Evans
Star-Telegram
Texas
Surprise wedding ties Lois Peters to Elmer Benefield
Miss Lois Peters and Elmer Benefield wed Saturday at Central Christian parsonage with Rev. John T. Bradbury officiating. Peters is from Gus Peters northeast of Vernon. Benefield is a young farmer. They plan to live at Gus Peters place in the forks of the rivers.
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Lois Peters
Elmer Benefield
Poeon
Central Christian Parsonage
John T. Bradbury
Miss Peters
Gus Peters
Vernon
Mr. Benefield
Gus Peters Place
Forks of the Rivers
Vernon Parents and Teachers Association closes on broad organization
The Vernon Parent Teacher Association reports ward schools fully organized with officers. Aims focus on child welfare and strong home school cooperation. Membership drive targets 5000 Texas branches by May 1 with officers to meet soon and committees named for March 20 reports.
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Belivery
Parent-Reacher Association
Soco Oawo
Texas
A. A. Honaker
TH. B. Wilhelm
M. R Heath
T. HH. Shive
J. A. Hotlar
J W. Wheatley
J. M. Morris
C. J. Farrell
W. N. Stokes
Cy Long
D. H. Henry
Data
Reed Smith
Flb
Murchison
Dewitt Morris
W.T. Louse
OAL Stamford
Hockersimith
Shire School
Joe Napier
Wil Brumbalow
A. C. Rayzor
Della Troussels
Third View
John Morris
Lora Long
T. Warlick
Parlianen
Vernon Eyes Gas Prospects From Tex-Wye Well
Rumors claim the Tex-Wye well four miles south of Vernon shows gas indications with oil sand at 700 feet and bubbling mud. Promoters say geologists see an anticline trend, and if Castlebury gas pressure is found it would justify costs. Texayo reps have increased leasing activity while Vernon businesses await confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tex
Texayo
Mug
Married at Griffiths Home Louie Samuel Weds Lois Beavers
Louie Samuel and Lois Beavers united in marriage by Justice T. J. Griffiths at the Griffiths home Saturday evening in a simple ceremony. Samuel, son of H. A. Samuel of Vernon, is a young barber, and Beavers, daughter of W. H. and Mrs. Beavers of Fargo. The couple will reside on North Houston Street.
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Louie Samuel
Vernon
Lois Beavers
Fargo
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Mr. Samuel
H. A. Samuel
W.H. Beavers
North
Houston Street
Third Car Thefts Persist In Ten Day Span
Sheriff reports a car theft epidemic with a third car lost in ten days. A. P. Mettelvey’s Ford vanished from his property between Sunday night and Monday morning, engine 3695328, seal 37950, no state license. Other local vehicles and auto items also disappeared as lawmen vow to crack down.
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A. P. Mettelvey
McCelvey
W. A. Ish
J. R. Jones
Sheriffsi
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