Murder Case Set For Trial In District Court
One murder case set for trial at this term of District Court. Ki C Williams charged with killing Pp BE Pickett near Oklainton last spring, to appear April 14. Other criminal docket cases include F A N O'Neal and Len Richards charged with theft of cattle for April 10, B Sherman theft of automobile for April 9, liquor cases set for April 7. Diets Watson killed at Glen Rose while acting as special officer faces charge of unlawful transportation of liquor. Jury dismissed for week. several divorces and civil actions heard without jury before Judge Jas V Leak. Witnesses summoned. jury still in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. C. Williams
Pp. BE. Pickett
Oklainton
F. A. N. O'Neal
Len. Richards
B. Sherman
Watson
Glen Rose
Jas. V. Leak
Irene Dodson Nainan
J. Nathan
J. BE. Ver
R. F. Oliver
Nancy V. Cox
Hi. Fields
Bob O Cunvel
M. L. Patson
B. Naker
J. L. Brotherton
Frances Sumner
J. L. Showers Versiy Mther Webh
Streit Brothers Granted American Citizenship
Four Streit brothers Fred Alex Godfrey and Rudolph, long residents of Wilbarger County since 1883, received their full citizenship papers yesterday from immigration agent A Turner in San Antonio. Swiss-born fathers journeyed west. elder Streit began naturalization after arrival, family endured a home loss, then misbeliefs about final papers delayed recognition of the brothers as full citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Alex
Godfrey
Rudolph Treit
Wilbargerounty
A. Turner
Sanntonio
Switzerland
America
Ntreil
Hhe
Reir
Hich
Prairie dog poisoning report from Farmers Valley
Carl and J F Dresher premium farmers reported success with prairie dog poison bought from county agent P D Chaney. One hundred pounds at ten cents per pound were spread over about a section. First pass killed most pests, a second dose finished the job, leaving the prairie dog town in the Kshner pasture eradicated. The Dresher land is near Mesquite with four and a half sections used for cotton, corn and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl and
J. F. Dreshner
Farmers Vale
Ermon
P. D. Chaney
Royal Neighbors Event At North Bowie Street Home
Mr and Mrs Willard BE Hardin hosted the Royal Neighbors for a progressive forty two on North Bowie street Tuesday night with refreshments for twenty two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard BE. Hardin
North
Bowie Street
Vernon People To Go To Lockett
The Vernon Concert Band and two Vernon business men will attend an entertainment at the Lockett school house tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Lockett
Vernon Business Meno
New Well Spudded Planned in South Vernon Field
South Vernon Oil company contracts G M Church of Wichita Falls to drill a 2000 foot rotary test on the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section S4 block 14 in South Vernon field. Rig is shipping to Vernon and spudding in by April 15 making the fourth well in the field and first rotary test there. Mr Church heads to New York City to finalize plans while Miss Thelma Wells of Wichita Falls visits Fort Worth for company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon Oil Company
G. M. Church of
Wichita Falls
South Vernon Field
Vernon
Sigler Field
South Vernon
Cliff Elliott Weds Amy Nabers in City Ceremony
Cliff Elliott and Miss Amy Nabers were married Tuesday night at 7730 o'clock by Rev. E B L Moore at his West Paradise home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Nabers of Bowie street, heads a department at Woolworth and will continue working there. The groom is employed at City Bakery. They will reside on East Pease street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Elliott
Amy Nabers
EB l L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
West Paradise Street
Nabers
Bowie Street
Woolworth
Elliott
City Bakery
East Pease Street
Rabid Dog Killed in Fargo Last Week
A stray mad dog ran through a Fargo neighborhood last week. It was shot in a chicken yard and its head sent to Austin for hydrophobia testing. Austin confirmed rabies. No evidence horse or cattle bites have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Austin
Scatter Sunshine Club Meets at Lockett
The Scatter Sunshine Club met Tuesday and elected officers: president Hattie Nix, secretary Mattie Til, reporter Bennie Lon Gilchrist. The club sang its song Texas and discussed Gardening and Sewing. The group named The Scatter Sunshine Club and planned a meeting for April 8. Emma Gunter, home demonstration agent, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Nix
Mattie Til
Bennie Lon Gilchrist
Texas
Scatter Sunshine Club
Mies Emma Gunter
Cinb
Paving Contract Completes Ten Mile Cement Highway Section
A 10 mile paving project on the Colorado to Gulf highway east of Vernon was completed yesterday at 11 in the morning. The crew poured cement and connected to five miles of paving already open. The new strip should be ready for traffic by April 15. Lunch for the crew, county officials, and guests followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Vernon
Avelock
J. P. Fory
H. B. Cox
A. 8
Thomas
Pease River
Precinct No. 8
Tolbert
Wilbarger County
Miss Jewell Day Dies in North Vernon at 15
Miss Jewell Day 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Day North Vernon died at home yesterday afternoon from pneumonia after measles. Funeral 3 pm tomorrow from home with Dr R B Dickenson First Methodist Church pastor in charge. Interment East View cemetery. Survived by parents three sisters grandmother and uncle attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jewell Day
J. O. Day
North Vernon
R. B. Dickenson
First Methodist Church
East View Cemetery
Miss Day
Robert Sneed
Eva
Geneva Day
Vernon
Mm. M. Gould
Ryan Okla
Sam Day
Sulphur Springs
Over 1000 Attend Sunday Schools in Methodist District
A report of Sunday school attendance and offerings from the Methodist district shows 1188 attendees and total collections of 362.19. Vernon led with 290 present and 15.00 collected, Childress 241 and 12.00, Chillicothe 176 and 7.20, Crowell 116 and 7.00, Quanah 157 and 8.40, Isettine 95 and 6.60, Vernon circuit 200 and 4.61, Dumont circuit 18 and 0.37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Vernon
Rev Kopp to Preach at Crowell Church Sunday
Rev L P Kopp will conduct reopening services at Crowell Christian Church on Sunday after extensive repairs in the past thirty days. Mrs L P Kopp leads the morning service while Rev BE L Moore of the local Presbyterian Church conducts the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Kopp
Crowell Christian Church
BE. L. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Illness Strikes Mrs Works. Kin Gather at Bedside
Mrs Works, also known as Mrs A M Works, has been gravely ill since Wednesday morning after a paralytic stroke. Her husband G A Works ofichita Falls, A M Works Jr of Dallas, and daughter Mrs Willis of Fort Worth are at her bedside hoping for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Works
G. A. Works
Pay Bay for Farm Bureau Cotton Association
The Texas Park Bureau Cotton Association plans $5,000,000 in weekly checks to Texas farmers. Wilbarger county will receive over $100,000 in five days as the second payment of the year. The program aims to pool cotton to secure better prices and distribute funds during peak need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Park Bureau Cotton Association
State of Texas
Witbarger County
Cotton Association
Wilbarger County
Bexas
Vernon City Buys New Engine and Pump for Water System
Mayor Harry Mason said Vernon has purchased a 600 gallons per minute engine and water pump for the city pump station on South Coat Smith street. It will serve the 200 000 gallon concrete reservoirs under construction. The Chi o Commissioners advertised for a tractor and a grader to aid city streets with a demonstration planned around April 9 ahead of a possible purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
City of
Vernon
South Coat Smith Street
Chio
Pearl Seekers Organize At Central Christian Church
The Pearl Seekers Sunday School class at Central Christian Church organized last week naming Mrs W W Fletcher president and Miss Gertrude Fallis secretary and treasurer The executive committee met Tuesday to outline this year’s program The class has been active in church work and participated in the Wheetra church contest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Seekers
Central Christian Church
W. W. Fletcher
Gertrude Fallis
Sunde
Christian Church
Wheetra
Farm Labor Union Organized in County
Two locals of the Farm Labor Union were organized last week in Vernon county with chapters at East Vernon and Union. VP Db Chaney says this is the first appearance of the union in this area as an organized body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Labor
Farm Labor Union
Woubyriger County
East Vernon
Union
Db ‘Chaney
Miss Sherrard Is Married In Bourland Community
Alfred Cross and Miss Helen Sherrard of Bourland were married at 9 30 this morning by Justice T J Griffiths at the courthouse office. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Sherrard. The couple will reside in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sherrard
Alfred Cross
Helen Sherrard
Bourlands
T. J. Griffiths
Court House
J. (. Sherrard
Mra
Cross
Vernon
Clean Up Week Set For Vernon Citywide Effort
Vernon designates next week as a citywide clean up and health promotion effort. Residents and businesses must remove trash and fix hazards. report fire hazards and insanitary conditions to the Fire Marshal. J. D. Key urges all citizens to participate and teachers and officials to mobilize students in this Texas campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Vernon
Vernon
Heer
Clemmean
J. D. Key
Mayers
State Board of Health
State Fire Insurance Commission
Texas
Ivernon
J. & Krby
Sod Fire
Reverend Kopp to Preach at Crowell Sunday
Rev I P Kopp will preach at the Crowell Christian church in Crowell. The congregation has remodeled the building and will celebrate with a reopening service. Rev FL Moore will fill the pulpit at the Center Christinn church tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Kopp
Chris Finn
Crowell
FL. Moore
Christinn
P. Kopp
Mise Mary Cook to Wed Crowell in Wichita Falls
Mise Mary Cook and Crowell of Wichita Falls marry today. Cook has visited with Mise Winnie Jewell Norwood and other friends here and in Vernon, who wish her happiness in her new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Mary Cook
Crowell
Marion Sloane
Wichita Falla
Miss Cook
Winnie Jewell Norwood
Vernon
Mrs Hawley Undergoes Operation At Local Sanitarium
Miss Margaret Hawley niece of Mr and Mrs W H Huggins underwent an operation Tuesday afternoon at a local sanitarium. Mrs Hawley is reported doing nicely. Mrs D M Hawley of Holliday is here to be with her daughter through the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hawley
W. H. Huggins
Joes
Hawley
D. MM. Hawley
Fof Holliday
Former Resident Dies from Burns at Waxahachie
Wi Smith of Bristol area died from burns after her clothing ignited from an open fire in a box pitch at Bristol. Her sister Mrs J W Kent was near death when Mrs Kent’s husband and family were notified. The pastor officiated at Bristol on Monday. Survived by husband six children mother three sisters and three brothers. A two year old boy was brought to Waxahachie for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Smith
Denny
Waxahachie
J. W. Kent
Bristol
Smith
Methodist Church of
Briafal
Kent
Reale Smith
Deans
Slaith
Dae
Pure Food Show Planned on North Main Street
The Pure Food show opens April 7 at a North Main Street building vacated by the OBteen-Tran inet Dry Goods Company. The Inula and the Presbyterian Auxiliary, backing the event, are working to make it bigger and better than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Census Closes Tomorrow for School Children
Superintendent BE Lb Dehoney warns many pupils remain unenumerated as the school census deadline approaches. He asks parents to call the high school number to ensure their children are counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Lb. Dehoney
Dr. Dehoney
Inoeder
Boy Scouts Form 25 Piece Band In Vernon
The Vernon Troop of Boy Scouts of America organized a 25 piece band at the Methodist church. Tob Reed will direct rehearsals weekly as funds and equipment are gathered for summer camp at Lake Worth. Fathers and mothers have joined in support. enrollment has grown from 16 to 117 members since June. About 50 pup tents are expected, with donated Ford trucks aiding hikes and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Methodist Church
Tob Reed
Vernon Convert Dand
Lake Worth
G. T. Taylor
Ky L. Kelly
HH. Pigg
Vr. L. Manssio
FL McKibbin
Taylor
Man in Jail Here Charged With Swindling Cop
A man, identified as PUM, previously jailed in Quanoh, returned Tuesday by deputy G. St. Kiliett, faces charges for passing a bad check on W. Bailey of the Baller hotel. He claimed to know details about the J. W. McKnight murder in Arizona but denies any confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanoh
G. St. Kiliett
W. Bailey
Baller Hotel
Pum
Pastor Call Up in San Angelo Hopeful Decision
Dr. Lyon of San Angelo has not notified the pulpit committee of First Baptist Church there whether he will accept the call to the local pastorate to succeed Dr. L. J. Mima who recently resigned. Committee members expect a definite answer from Dr. Lyon within the next few days and hope he will accept the Vernon church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Lyon
San Angelo
First Baptist Church
de. L. J Mima
Toon
Vernon Church
Optometrist BE Leutwyler Returns From Dallas Course
BE M Leutwyler returned Thursday from Dallas where he completed a course in optics and received instructions on the latest optometric inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Leutwyler
Dallas
Leutwyler
Oklaunion Rabbit Drive Planned for April 1
Farmers near Oklaunion plan a rabbit drive on April 1 inviting all sportsmen to help rid the community of the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklaunion Rabbit Drive
Oklanunion
Severe windstorm injures four in Vernon area
Four people were injured and extensive property damage occurred as a severe wind storm hit Vernon just before 2 pm. Injured include T. O. Wheeler with a shattered left arm, Gladys Webb with a deep wrist laceration, Theresa Hazard from flying glass, and a young Webb girl who lost an eye. Numerous buildings were damaged or demolished, and the Vernon Electric Plant lost power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
T. O. Wheeler
Daugher
Gladys Webb
John Webb
Theresa Hazard
Miss Hazard
Wheeler
Weet
Webb
O Ut
West Vernon
Wiederaenders
Hill Crest
A. & Winaton
Vernon Electric
Sale Parc
Thetables
K. A.kland
Enn Waas
BE. B.owens
Sid Vaugbn
West Maiden Street
Vernon Records
Ell. McCarter
J. N
Noted Baptist Minister to Preach Here Sunday
Dr Jeff D Ray outstanding minister of the state and member of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth will conduct the service at First Baptist Church here Sunday. The public is invited to hear the message as he delivers the sermon to the congregation in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff D. Ray
Southwestern Baptist. Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Ray
Vernon High to Meet Tolbert High Today
Vernon High will meet Tolbert High in a practice game this afternoon at Fair Park. It is the first game of the season and Vernon is in good shape after practice delays, promising a close encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tolbert High
Fair Park
Vernon Jr. Operated On For Appendicitis
J D P Vernon Jr six year old son of Mr and Mrs J DPD Vernon of Wet Vernon underwent an appendectomy Wednesday afternoon. His condition is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. DP. Vernon, Jr
J. Dpd. Vernon
Wet Vernon
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. C. Williams
P. E. Pickett
Crein
Buna
John Kk
Streit Brothers
McArgo
Secretary of the Treasury
State
Georgia
Methodist
Rev. Kopp
AY Crowell
Mrs. Works
Til
Brow
Mars
H. T, Bbrow
Farm Bureau
Kopp
A. J. Perkins
Cey Green
Della Houssels
Wilbarger River
Floussela
J. DD. Key
Perkins
Tercin
Gro.ccery
J. E. Dodson
Burger
Coy Green
Reform School
Grand
North Main
Chool
BOY Scouts Organite
L. Keltz
BE. H. Pigg
Scouts
DR. Lyon
Governon
Qelock
Commission
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