West Texas Chamber Banquet Plans November 20
Detailed plans outline a big dinner by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce on November 20 for King Tut find members. Liberty Cafe will serve, with the West Texas organization preparing the dining room. President A B Spencer will attend to kick off a campaign for more memberships and boost Vernon’s bid for the 1925 convention.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Spencer
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Texas Chamber of Commerce
Dil
Texas Chamber of Corp Lares
Vernon
Insurance Men Have Big Time in Dallas
Dewey Wilson returned from Dallas where he attended a convention of the Texas agents of the Prairie Mutual Life Insurance Co. Mrs Wilson joined him and stayed with relatives for several days. He said the group was royally entertained with a banquet at the district manager’s home and visits to the Adolphus hotel, including comic shows and sightseeing.
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Dewey Wilson
Allas
Texas
Pratie Mutual Life Insurance Colny
ER Season Opened Nov 1 Amid Muddy Hunting Roads
Muddy roads to hunting territory in Wilburger hindered opening in recent days while Vernon sportsmen faced delays yet still reported duck and deer activity. Dealers note strong demand for guns and ammo as season opened with hunters braving poor travel conditions and some heading by train to reach nearest rail, then by road to grounds.
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Vernon
Fire destroys Lanier grocery on Fannin street
A Lanier grocery store on Fannin street burned early Wednesday. The business was partially insured, while the owner K. was not insured. Firefighters had not yet determined a cause as Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith, returning from Dalhart, faced impassable roads and had to abandon their car in Amarillo due to the conditions.
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Aall
Lanier
Fannin Street
C. T. Smith
Dalhart
Amarillo
Vernon News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Richards and family travel between Vernon and Wildcat area for meetings. Mrs Luttrell and relatives visit Vernon. Rev. Johnson attends annual conference. Luttrell family hosts and visits Crest and Vernon. Key, Jodie Key on business. Mrs Richards and Mrs Lewellen attend show. M W A Lodge meeting. Woodmen of America attracts local youths. Luttrells spend time with Boone family. Robertson and Nunn visit Vernon. Delaney, Bolton, and others in town.
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Richie
Fred
Miller
Vernon
I. G. Luttrell
Wildcat Law
Rev. Johnson
Luttrell
W. C. Luttrell
Mand Richards
Florence Eggleston
Il Key
Jodie Key
Lem Richards
Dave Lewellen
Ford
Benton Fluttrell
M. W
A. Lodge
Community
In Woodmen of America
G. Luttrell
Mrs. Boone
Nat West Vernonster Robertson
Buford Benton Luttrell
W. D. Nunn
Mary Delaney
Texas Aggies Want Vengeance On Baylor Bears
College Station November 2 Aggies train for the Baylor Bears to be played on Saturday. After a drubbing by S M A last Friday the team shows signs of recovery though doubts persist about their performace. The article notes Aggie underdog status and a strong desire for revenge.
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Therm
Kyle Field
Aggies
Sewinee
Bears
Mustangs
Waieo
Aggie
Local social notes from El Reno and nearby towns
Misses Inez and Bernice Atkins visited aunt Mrs. Jim Baggett in Elliott last Thursday night. Mrs Hentchen called on Mrs. N Waggoner of Elliott on Monday. M P Tuedtke and wife made a business trip to Electra on Tuesday. Charlie Taylor and family from Fl Hott visited Mr and Mrs Navse. Lela Nettles and Bertha Tutz called at El Reno school Monday. Rens made a business trip to Wichita Falls on Monday. Bertha and Louise Laitz visited Mrs George Danges of Electra on Tuesday. El Reno school opened Monday. Roy Lemons and children of Harrold visited Mr and Mrs Fred Thontchens Monday.
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Inez
Bernice Atkins
Jim Baggett
Elliott
HW. Hentchen
N. Waggoner
M. P. Tuedtke
Electra
Charlie Taylor
Fl Hott
Navse
Lela Nettles
Bertha Tutz
Fl Reno
Union school opens with L C Winslett as teacher
Monday the 29th marked the opening of Union school with L C Winslett teaching. Attendance is expected high. Various local residents visited relatives, preached events planned, and weather affected activities. Several Vernon visitors and local social notes are recorded amid community life.
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Union School
L. C. Winslett
A Good Thing Trial Package Offer From Chamberlain Co
A consent slip offers a 5 cent trial package from Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa. The bundle includes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and flu, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and biliousness, and Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds and skin affections. The offer invites readers to send name and address with 5 cents to receive the sample.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Red River News Delays from Weekend Rain Hit Cotton Work
The Sunday and Monday rain delayed cotton nicking and other farm tasks for several days. Odell visitors Saturday included Frank and Jennings McDougal Ben Dodson Emmett Perry M S McCollum and H N McDougal. Mrs Crabtree and two daughters Annie and Bertha Lee stayed with Mrs H C Parks. Lott Patterson and family visited Enaimett Harris Monday. Ben Dodson Emmett Perry M S McCollum Roy Troy and Edna McCollum visited W G Perry Sunday. Jennings McDougal Ben Dodson and Emmett Perry visited Vernon Monday.
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Odell
Frank and
Jennings McDougal
Ben Dodson
Emmett Perry
M. S. McCollum
H. N. McDougal
Roy, Troy
Edna McCollum
W. G. Perry
Family
Eamett Perry
Vernon
Hallowe'en Party At G N Tillery’s Largely Attended
Brown county notes report Rev Edmondson of Vernon missing his appointment due to rain. Mrs S A Dit visiting Vernon relatives. Helen and Dortha Branke and others visited Vernon. Jack Roberson Roy Bunisher of Lockett visited Franke sisters Sunday. Mr Tikes of Biedha with parents Mr and Mrs Likely. Two Jarvis children feverish but improving. August Trempel of Locket visited the Franke household. Classified ads seek second hand heaters and cook stoves.
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Wilbert Wood
Ragland
Earnest Leverett
Morehead
Richhelps
Mr. Booth
Lockett
R. H W. Hampton and Son
Boyd
Vernon Mondar
H. H. Conelana
F. B. Gilchrist
W. A. Nunn
G. FE. Leverett
Charles Wiseman
Vernon
Mr. Solmion
Margie Stephens
Velia Hill
Miss Dear Stephens
Leslie Bess
Stevyn
Pearl Stephens
Hallowe'en
H. S. Stephens
Malcom Shores
West Vernon
Misses Lee
Velme Hill
Bennie Ton Gilchrist
Willie Leverett
Kincheloe
Edmondson
S. A. Dit
Adopth
Helen
Dortha Branke
Air
G. N.tillery
Jack Roberson
Roy Bunisher
Dorn
Helen Franke
Tikes
Biedha
John Likely
Gertrude Souston
Leona Arington
Dalton Cox
Sant Paschal
Union
GN. Tifery's
C. Jarvis
Lost 30x38 Cord Casing and Rim Near Frederick Bridge
A 30 by 38 inch federal cord casing and rim are missing near Frederick Bridge Road in the Mt. Carmel area. A liberal reward is offered to U K O'Hara or Record-News in Wichita Falls for the return or notice to call for identification of the property.
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Frederick Bridge Road
Mt. Carmel
U. K
Trade old furniture for new pews offer
Vaughn Mercantile Co advertises trading old furniture for pew furniture. Phone numbers 558 and SAS listed, location West Maiden. The terse notice repeats contact lines and urges readers to trade their old items for new pews.
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Vaughn Mercantile Co
West Maiden
Olf Furniture
Vaughn Mercantile Phone Sas
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