Weather Detachment Aids US Front Operations At Verdun
The Meteorological Detachment of the Signal Corps arrived with six officers and 125 enlisted men to forecast weather for American operations. Based in the Verdun region, they advised on wind, visibility, and gas attack viability, informing troops, aviation units, and gas battalions about weather dangers and safe advance conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadeet Tee
Feant
Cloboken
Mongelia
Signal Corps
Verdun
Second Farm Sells for Record Price in Wilbarger County
The second Wilbarger County farm set a record as Max Knauth purchased 30 acres near West Vernon from E L Vaughn at 195 dollars per acre. The sale, arranged by J T Oats of Honey-Oats Land Co, follows a similar March 7 sale nearby. Several local properties changed hands as town growth accelerates.
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Wilbarger County
Max Knauth
West Vernon
E. L. Vaughn
Mr. Kuanich
Burkburnett
J. T. Oats
Honey-Oats Land Company
J. W. Spotts
Gray County
Alvin Tirott
R. Brannan
A. H. Murchison
South Main Street
Murchison Sells South Main Home to Bo Brannan
A. H. Murchison cashier of the First Guaranty State Bank sold his South Main street home to Bo Brannan of Burkburnett for 3500 dollars cash. Brannan, a Wichita county farmer, will take possession around the first of the month. Murchison plans for future building are undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Murchison
First Guaranty State Bank
South Main Street
Bo Brannan
Burkburnett
Brannan
Wichita County
Murchison
Methodist Women Sought for Red Cross Sewing Drive
Mrs J N Johnson announces fifty women are needed at the Red Cross work room on West Pease Street Wednesday afternoon. Fifty workers are requested for Methodist day at the Red Cross with option to sew at the room or take work home. Local chapter has a sizable sewing quota yet workers are scarce. Wartime interest has faded though the need remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Johnson
Red Cross
West Pease Street
Swartwoods Expected Home Today From California
Word indicates Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Swartwood and Miss Esthes will return tonight from Long Beach California after a longer visit. The trip was delayed from an expected March start. Bailey Swartwood in the Motor Transport Corps at Camp Kearney has not received discharge and is unsure when released. his wife will stay with him in California.
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J. L. Swartwood
Miss Esthes
Long Beach
Calif
Bailey Swartwood
Motor Transport Corps
Camp Kearney
California
W. T. U. Meeting At Mrs. A. P. Howard’s
The W. C. T. U. met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. P. Howard for a program and discussion of upcoming work. Mrs. H. P. Tennyson to host the March 27 meeting. A large attendance is desired as business matters will be addressed and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Howard
City to Provide Wagon for Rubbish Pickup Tomorrow
The city will furnish wagons to haul off rubbish starting tomorrow as part of a week long clean up. Mayor Mason urges resident cooperation and notes free pickup through Saturday if trash is placed in accessible barrels or tubs along alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Harry Mason
Mr. Mason
Fargo Man Buys Hereford Bull From Fort Worth
Purgo Col. Smith received a prize winning Hereford bull from Port Worth. The two year old animal, bred by N D Pike Weatherford Okla, calved January 29 1917 and weighs 14800 pounds. Yearlings from the same line won at the International Stock Show and a half sister also took first money there. Smith recently shipped to Fort Worth the largest steer ever sold there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Smith
Purgo
Port Worth
N. DD. Pike
Weatherford
Oklo
Ll. Britton
Buckthorne
Calved
Former Vernon Resident Dies in Goodnight Funeral
A former Vernon resident, Mrs. BE. O Neal, died Friday in Goodnight after pneumonia following influenza. She was the sister of PD. Matthews and is survived by her husband and six children. Fr A N O Neal is at home after attending her funeral Saturday in Goodnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. O'Neal
BE. O'Neal
Goodnight
Vernon
PD. Matthews
Odd Fellows to Dallas for four day lodge session
Tom Conger D H Henry G W Backus and J A Carney will leave Saturday morning in Mr Henrys car for Dallas to attend the Victory Guard Lodge session. The session opens Monday and lasts four days with changes from March 18 20 to avoid a cattlemen convention. Great preparations are under way for lodge entertainment and every Odd Fellow and Rebekah is urged to attend in Orthis.
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Tom Conger
D. H. Henry
G. W. Backus
J. A. Carney
Mr. Henry
Dallas
Victory Guard Lodge
The
Odd Bellows
Cattlemen's Convention
Rebekah
Orthis
Centenary Drive Postponed by Methodist Church South
Rev. M. Phelan reports from Nuneshville Tenn that the Centenary drive to raise 35 million dollars for the Methodist Episcopal Church South has been postponed. The plan was to run from April 1 to 20, delayed due to the nearby Victory Loan drive.
Vernon stock show winners at Port Worth high prizes
At the Fat Stock Show in Port Worth Vernon entrants earned top honors. S. W. McLarty won the blue ribbon in Red Pole class with the bull that claimed last year's title, and S. Sosuit’s Gate Thought Hereford placed sixth while Meo Susull counted himself lucky for third. A large Hereford entry from the county fetched multiple prizes and sales reached high prices. Ongoing railway travel chatter tied to potential Vernon–Wichita Falls daily service. Weather and storm damage reports extended from Oklahoma to west Texas.
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Vernon
Port Wrest
S. W. McLarty
Pace Hereford
Pd Sosuit
Susull
Mark
A. M. Romlas
Vernon Sunday
S. Wo
O’Neal Receives Letter From Half Brother Amid Return Plans
Andy O’Neal reports receipt of a letter from his half brother Aniy O’Neal dated February 24 from Noyvers Price. The note says the sibling, last heard September 18 after leaving Waco, has traveled through three foreign countries and expects a furlough to Italy next week. He cannot say when he will return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLAN
O'Neal
Aniy O'Neal
Noyvers
Price
Edith Reed Weds William McDonald in Simple Ceremony
Edith Reed and William McDonald wed at the home of Coun doorae in Meblughe Saturday night officiated by Lidge McHugh. The couple will reside in South Ver von. Reed is connected with Holeemb Vrouching School and well known locally. The groom is a prominent merchant in Donueh. A large group of friends will celebrate their marriage and wish them happiness.
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Bob McDonald
Edith Reed
Coundoorae
Meblughe
Lidge McHugh
Willian Au Com
Moatte
South
Holeemb
Donueh
City Hall Repairs Finished
City Hall repainting and revarnishing are complete. Mayor Harry Mason inspected the interior. The southeast area of the second floor is ready as the regular council meeting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason Iis
Wilbarger County sees broad oil leases near Streit well
T. M. Haney has taken leases on almost all land in the western Wilbarger County area west of the Streit well. Development is expected soon as prospects look favorable. Reports indicate the Streit well has reached about 2000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Haney
Wilharger County
Streit
Poneru Services for Infant at Angievene Chik
Funeral services were held at Fast View Cometorn at 4 PM Saturday for Pridur Hight the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E Duke of Northwest Vernon. Rev W T Rouse conducted the Pires Baptist church rites as relatives mourn the child’s death from influenza complications. Friends express sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Angievene Chik
Fast View Cometorn
W. T. Rouse
Pires Baptist Ehnveh
Pridur Hight
Inliuensar
E. Duke
Vernon
Craig buys Olive Street property in Vernon from Jim Crumpler
I Craig of the Kell Mill has purchased the Olive Street residence in Northwest Vernon from Jim Crumpler. Crumpler lives in Wichita Falls. C G Lewis currently occupies the Vernon property. Craig plans to move to the new home around the first of the month.
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I. Craig
Kell Mill
Olive Street
Vernon
Merry
Jim Crumpler
Mr. Crumpler
Wichita Falls
C. G. Lewis
Mr. Craig
Iis
High School Victory Over Holomis In Friday Tilt
The Hich School defeated Holeomis in a Friday game after a slow start. Key players included Roy Small, Norm Gann, Tavi Johnsen, Manor Cahe, finbert Sewell, Vivian Smith, Cecil Luitteel, Evans Mason, and Curtis, with the lineup featuring catcher Roy Small and other infield and outfield spots. The same lineup expected to return Thursday afternoon for another showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holeoe
Vermen High School
Roy Small
Norm Gann
Tavi Johnsen
Manor Cahe
Finbert Sewell
Vivian
Smith
Cecil Luitteel
Evans Mason
Curtis
Vote on Proposal to Build $50,000 Hospital
Voters will decide on March 22 whether to issue bonds totaling 850,000 for a new hospital. The plan, led by Dy Wh B Dodson, would raise about 8 cents per 100 dollars, with a seven-member board including two physicians and one other expert as required by law. Support cites county hospital success and winter influenza strain as justification.
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Biw
Peace News Reverses Raid Order on Germans Front
A correspondent reports on a forest front in France dated February 11. A small squad was sent to seize a German machine gun nest but was recalled as word of an armistice signaled peace. The writer describes relief upon learning the ceasefire would be signed.
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Chinde Bildstein
Jersey
France
Martin Bildstein
E'Elack
Midway Man Favors Good Roads Bond Vote
Rich of the Midway community in Vernon says farmers are jubilant over prospects for good crops and back the road bond issue to be voted on next month. He credits last winter’s influenza epidemic with converting Midway farmers to the need for accessible medical aid and better roads.
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Blo. Rich
Midway
Vernon
Rich
Brother sends German souvenirs box to Frank Dalmasso
Frank Dalmasso received a box of German souvenirs Saturday afternoon from his brother Fred with the American Expeditionary Forces in Feo. The items include a large bell an officer’s dress helmet and a German iron cross with a Kaiser portrait.
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Frank Dalmasso
Fred
Feo
Tthe Kaiser
Wilbarger County Road Bond Plan Seeks Federal Aid
Wilbarger County may gain at least 500000 in federal and state aid if a 1500000 bond issue is approved on April 19. A telegram from Austin confirms 200000 state aid this year with more to come as work progresses. If a 75000000 statewide bond passes in November, Wilbarger’s share could reach 200000, funding eighty nine miles of roads to be built over forty years. Local advocates argue county bond approval is needed to secure substantial highway funding.
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Wilharger County
Austin
State Highway Commission
B. L. McHugh
J. A. Dixon
J. W. Brock
R. H. Nichols
State
Wilbarger Counnty
Stave Highway Commission
Couity
Wilbarger County
Mrs Goetze Hosts St Patrick Day Gentlemen's Evening
Mrs Doc Goetze entertained at her South Kankerland street home with a St Patrick's Day themed Forty-two club evening. The event featured shamrock decorations brick ice cream and angel food cake with eleven tables of play and a guest list including J N Johnson R B Sherrill W M Schindler J G Sherman and others.
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Doc" Goetze
Kankerland Street
W. M. Schindler
J. G. Sherman
Rs, McCombe
G. W. Backus
J. J. & Young
KR. Greever
M. G. Neathery
O. A. Swinborn
W. E. Mays
Co. Warlick
T. M. Pergeson
I. Dean
Harper Head
O. HL Corbett
CV. King
Joa Dison
HE Tlenry
AL A. Theompany
Alvin Robinson
Mines
Joe Parker
Clyde Smith
Pendleton
Perry Griffiths
J. D. Purnell
Hunter
Basham Pioneer of Vernon Dies in Kentucky
J M Basham longtime Vernon resident and Wilbarger pioneer died in Bowling Green Kentucky last night His son BE Pasha cashier of Wag ooner National Bank and daughter W R fue were summoned to his bedside Deceased 74 years old was a Baptist church member and had moved from Vernon to Decatur then returned to Bowling Green 15 years ago Friends extend sympathy to the family.
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J. M. Basham
Siday
BE. Pasha
Wagooner National Bank
W.R. Fue
Bowling Green
Vernon
Wmto
Decatur
Bowling Gree
Ch Wee
The
Baptist Church
Sun Company Geologist Visits Verogel Prospect
Warfel, a geologist for Sunsoil Company of Philadelphia, arrived in Verogel yesterday to inspect prospects in the county. He complimented Vernon on its progress and noted a promising growth in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfel
Sunsoil Company
Philadelphia
Verogel
Sun Compas VG
Donsideratic
Vernon
Cy Long Named to Carnegie Library Board in Wichita Falls
Cy Long appointed by the City Commission to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library succeeding A. Ly Morgan. The relocation of Mr. J to Wichita Falls is noted in the transfer of duties.
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Cy Long
City Commission
A. Ly Morgan
Carnegie Library
Wichita Falls
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