Vernon Traders Target Wichita Dam Route Improvement
Twenty one Wilbarger county business men traveled to the Wichita dam site to inspect the highway to Vernon. They plan to mark the road and push grading and bridge work for a direct route, hoping to channel dam workers and future travelers to Vernon. The group noted nearby road work, possible cooperation from Saylor and Baylor counties, and will coordinate with the Retail Merchants' Association to ensure proper wayfinding.
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Vernon
Wilbarger County
Wichita
Striking Coal Miners Threaten Work Shutdown
Union leaders and mine operators clash as 7 miners vow to quit on April T unless a new wage scale and working terms are agreed. Samuel Gompers and the AFL back the miners while John L. Lewis asserts the strike is certain. J D A Morrow leads operators in denying excessive profits.
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Davis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Willian Green
J.D. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
Fire Wipes Out Barn On Obenhaus Farm
A large barn of 40 by 48 feet with an 18 by 24 foot addition burned at about 10 o clock Wednesday night on the Obenhaus farm fifteen miles southwest of Vernon. The barn held twenty one rooms valued at 1800 and contents valued at 1200 were a total loss. Seven cows one calf and two pigs perished valued at 450. Fifteen cows were housed but many could be led out. Cause is unknown and the family, who retired early, were alerted by two children. Mr Obenhaus has lived there since 1901.
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Offo Obenhaus
Obenhaus
Vernon
Obenhans
Preacher Rev. BE LL Moore to Fill Denton Pulpit
Rev. BE LL Moore of the Presbyterian Church will fill the pulpit in Denton on Sunday. In preparation for a revival, Presbyterian members are asked to worship with the Methodist congregation Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Moore will return to Vernon Monday.
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BE LL. Moore
The
Presbyterian Church
Denton
Methodist
Moore
Vernon
Senator Morris Sheppard Backs Soldier Bonus Measure
A wire from the local American Legion post urged support for the soldier bonus in Congress. Senator Mor ris Sheppard replied he would exert every effort to aid the measure. The bill passed the House yesterday by 332 to 70.
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The
American Legion
Morris Sheppard
Congress
Local men sentenced for unlawful liquor transport
A. Land of this city and Bill Wraybrook of Vernon were sentenced this week to three years and one and a half years respectively in the penitentiary on the charge of unlawfully transporting liquor. Both are well known locally.
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D. A
Eek
Bill Wraybrook
Vernon
Benjamin
New Oil Test In Wilbarger County Planned By Planet
Fort Worth based Planet Petroleum Co initiates an oil test in Wilbarger County on section 43 block 42, on Wagsoner land seven miles south of Sigler field. Location lies on east Sevennor and Vernon road with a 2000 foot depth and standard rig. Water from Beaver Creek and fuel oil from Sigler No 1 or Electra. Landowner W O Dulaney of Fort Worth listed as owner. Planet involved may be same company that produced Planet field in Electra.
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Wilbarger County
Planet Petroleum Co. of
Fort Worth
Wagsoner
Sigler Fied
Sevnonr and
Vernon Road
Beaver Creek
Sigler No. 1
Electra
W. 0. Dulaney
Planet Company
Planet Field
Vernon Couple Weds at Condon Residence
Miss Hettie Vevods daughter of Mrs A J Povexata of Vernon and Louis Kahl a southwest county farmer were married Thursday at 5 30 PM by Lt J Griffiths justice of the peace at the James Condon residence west of town in the presence of close friends. They will live in the Condon addition in the Extes residence.
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Hettie Vevods
A.J. Povexata
Vernon
Louis Kahl
J. Griffiths
James Condon
Pete Rallis
Deepened Well Near Wilbarger County Line
A mile inside the Wilbarger county east line the Waggoner 208 well, not pumped for nine years, has been deepened by its owners. Operations completed Tuesday. the well stands so full that it cannot be shot.
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Wilbarger County East Line
Mrs Backus Named Grand Chaplain in Texas Rebe
Mrs G W Backus returned from San Antonio where she was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Rebehs in Texas during the assembly.
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Mrs. Backus
G. W. Backus
San Antonio
State of
Texas
City
Rapid Oil Field Development Near Vernon Impacts Wichita County
Thirty nine locations have been mapped near Vernon with eight wells planned as tests. A Japanese syndicate led by World Off and Development Co. acquired 20 acres for 500 per acre, while Mid Kansas Gas Co. bought 90 acres. Local operators, including L. G. Hall and associates, push drilling as geologist P. D. Yarmant touts a producer in the Wilbarger line area. Prospectors show strong interest in the new field southeast of Vernon.
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Wilbarger
Vernon
K. Artakika
Creenville
Artalaki
World Off and Development Co
Mid Kansas
Gaa Co
L. G
Ponig) Hall
IY Yarmant
PY Yarmant
Wichita County
Mer
Pdyarmuant
Ene
Ane
Hiya
Blkebird Cooking Club Holds March Meeting
Members gathered at Mrs. W. A. Laine’s West Texas Street home on Monday March 13 for cooking instructions, table setting tips, and household guidance. Mrs. Blakefield led the session as instructor. officers include President Mildred Allison, Vice President Zeina Vaughn, and Secretary Geneva Blackwood. Other members listed: Elizabeth Lane Laura Lane Nell Artles Nina Allison Voldeschoffer Wilma Schoffer Ertine Porthone.
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Blkebird Cooking Club
Mare 13
W. A. Laine
West Texas Street
Blakefield
Mildred Allison
Zeina Vaughn
Geneva Blackwood
Elizabeth Lane
Laura Lane
Nell Artles
Nina Allison
Voldeschoffer
Wilma Schoffer
Ertine Por Hone
Aid to Ex Service Men Advocated for County Jobs
Ex service men out of work urged to submit names to Anita Hingst secretary of the Teal post American Legion at the Pirnners State Bank. The Legion asks county commissioners to grant first preference to these men for the extensive road work planned in Wilbarger county.
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Anita Hingst
American Legion
Piriuers State Bank
the Legion
Tuames
Wilharger County
Franklin’s Relative Seeks Congress Nomination
Mrs Ellen Duane Davis great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin announces Democratic bid for the Second Pennsylvania District seat now held by George S Graham. Davis chairs the Women’s Democratic organization in Philadelphia’s Eighth Ward.
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Ellen Duane Davis
Benjamin Franklin
Congress
Pennsylvania
George 8. Graham
Davis
Women's Democratic Organization
Philadelphia
Eighth Ward
Mrs J D Ferguson Claimed by Death in Vernon
Mrs J D Ferguson a longtime Vernon resident died Wednesday night at 225 in the family home after months of illness. Born in 1866 in Effingham she married J D Ferguson in 1886 and was active in the Methodist church W T U and Eastern Star. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with burial at East View. survivors include her husband four sons and two daughters. Two gas masks for fire fighting will be purchased after tests by Vernon officials to aid entry into smoke filled rooms.
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Morrison
Vernon
Neorth Deaf Smith Street
Pergiseon
Newkull
Wilbarcer
Effinghem
Perguson
Methodist Church
Eastern Star
A. Waterfield
East View
Patt
Cy Long
G. C. Morris
Eb, L. Witty
Lake Bester
Raleigh Hooper
Pret Metoe
Mason
Lao
Mise Lela
Crowell
Mes
Kimsey
Jarhead
Hale
Ferguson
W. Hunter
Childress
Ed wards evangelist draws Pensacola crowds
Nev Ben M Edwards formerly of Vernon now active in Pensacola gospel work reports strong Sunday School turnout and full church occupancy for his March 12 services. Edwards preached at Vernon Central Christian Church recently and filled all available space at his Pensacola event.
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Nev
Ben M. Edwards
Vernon
Pensacola
Pla
Pensacola Journal
Vawards
Rewards
Merchants Display Ready to Wear Garments in County
Vernon merchants cooperate with home demonstration clubs to boost community displays of ready to wear garments. Dixon Dry Goods Company featured gingham house dresses and street dresses at Tolbert, Rosset Bros at Bourland, and Perkins Tinaterlake provided materials for the laundries.
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Vernon
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Tolbert
Rosset Bros
Bourland
Perkins Tinaterlake
Launder
Joint Revival Planned by Methodist and Presbyterian Churches
Readings note that the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations have alternated prayer meetings at both churches. On February 1 Moore led services at the Methodist church and Rev. A Waterfield preached at the Presbyterian church the prior Wednesday. A joint revival is scheduled from April 2 to 16 including both churches.
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Methodist God Presbyterian
Fev
Moore
Methodist Church
A. Waterfield
Presbyterian Church
Will Preach at Fare at Fargo Church
A. Waterfield will conduct services Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Fargo church. The public is invited.
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Tev
A. Waterfield
Fargo Church
Sehhoppa Purchases Dodge in Local Sale
A Dodge touring car was sold on a Wednesday in Newington near Sehhoppa, as a local buyer purchased the vehicle south of Low.
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Sehhoppa
Dodge
Sehoppa
Vernon High School Defeats All Stars 12 8 In Tuesday Baseball Game
Vernon high school baseball team defeated an all star squad 12 to 8 at the fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon. Small led off with a home run, D. L. Morrow shined in fielding, and Sneed pitched four innings for the high school while Baird gave up three runs in three frames. Vernon plans to lineup similarly against Chillicothe Saturday afternoon and aims to improve with practice before the Hardeman County Kids contest.
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Vernon High School
Fairgrounds
Small
W. Dalmasse
Allstars
Dylinwisso
Sneed
Baird
Teel
Garner
All Stars
Pore
Smith
Bramblett
Larimore
Farrell
Stall
White
Harrold School Classified First Class Eleven Grade Institution
Harrold patrons celebrate word that the school has been classified as first class eleven grade. The visit by the inspector last week completes this status after delays. Red Vaughn gains eligibility for interscholastic league events including declamation next Saturday and multiple athletic events the following weekend.
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War Road
Uetin
Harrold
Red Vaughn
Vaughn
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