Woodmen Propose Referendum On Insurance Rate Increase
Woodmen of the World members will circulate petitions to decide if the Sovereign Camp rate hike should be upheld. Two thousand delegates attended meetings in Chicago area discuss the increases ranging from fifty to three hundred fifty percent, with ten percent member support needed for a referendum. Local officials FE L. Witty and G W Backus spoke for the protest group, while W A Fraser defended the new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Backus
J. M. Keesee
Fargo
J. N. Fulcher
Tolbert
W. A. Fraser
Witty
Halowe'en Ghost Party Delights East Wilbarger Guests
Misses Madolene and Alice Lane and Page Hogsett hosted a Halloween social at East Wilbarger Street Friday night. The house featured jack o lanterns and witches. Guests were greeted by a ghost and enjoyed fortune telling, attic trips, dark rooms, and a string quest ending at the kitchen with refreshments. Attendees included Neva Robinson, Helen Fergeson, Bernice Lloyd, Mattilene Lloyd, Helen Weaver, Frank Byrd, Farle Robinson, Paul Bentley, Harry Robinson, Peyton Phillips, and Lyle Lougheed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madolene
Alice Lane
Page Hogsett
Hallowe'en
East Wilbarger Street
Neva Robinson
Helen Fergeson
Bernice Lloyd
Mattilene Lloyd
Helen Weaver
Frank Byrd
Farle Robinson
Paul Bentley
Harry Robinson
Peyton Phillips
Lyle Lougheed
Presbyterian Pastor Says Christ Tempted Like We Are
Rev Harry W Burton of Portland Maine preached at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning with the theme The Unsearchable Riches of Goa from Ephesians 2 8. He spoke on Christ sustaining grace and pardoning power and compared Christ temptations to daily trials. He is a long time Christian Endeavor member and gave an address at their Sunday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Harry W. Burton
Portland
Maine
Burton
Christian Endeavor
30 cents worth of sugar limit in Vernon now
Vernon faces a sugar shortage with limits on individual purchases and possible federal restrictions. County Food Administrator R B Sherrill warns failure to economize could bring wartime style orders. He urges voluntary conservation until the 11 crop and notes some merchants have little or no sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Federal Food Administration
Ro Bo Sherrill
Hallowe'en Party and Dinner at Blair Home
The Blair home on West Paradise hosted a Friday afternoon Hallowe'en frolic and dinner from 5 to 7 o'clock in honor of their sons Charles and Robert. Guests wore ghost costumes, played spookies, and enjoyed a ghost dance with Victrola music before a decorated dinner. Attendees included R B Ray, James Dodson, Emory Hollar, James Lutz, James Phelan, William Alderman, Robert Nabers, Wilson Wilhelm, William Sherrill, Edwin Smith, James Allen Hodges, Clyde Hodges, Kelly Parker, Malcomb Bell, and Robert Tisdal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Blair
West Paradise Street
Charles
Robert
Frost Fails to Damage in Section This Weekend
First frost of the season failed to cause damage Saturday morning as early risers found only a faint white covering that disappeared with the sun. Ground showed whiteness Sunday morning but little injury expected due to moisture. temperature did not drop below 41 degrees, reports official weather recorder J Renfro.
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Sun
J. Ro Renfro
Official
Marshal Declares War On Dogs In City
City Marshal Ro Bratton warns that dogs found on streets will be shot. Complaints of depredations rise as owners plead for leniency. High School basketball teams organized with captains Ray Smatl and Allie Taandill. coach J.T. He Bickley plans practice and interschool games amid funding woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro PL Bratton
Mr. Bratton
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Horn at East View Cemetery
Mrs Elizabeth Horn died Saturday at her son's home near Veruon. She was eighty seven and death was attributed to frailty. Funeral services were held Sunday at East View Cemetery at 11 am led by Rev L A Poster with friends offering sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Horn
East View Cemetery
L. A. Poster
Kelin
Welfare Conference Attendant Reports Red Cross Focus
Miss Esther Swartwood returned Saturday from the Social Welfare Conference in Dallas. She showed interest mainly in the Red Cross section which discussed the peace program and plans for a state speaking campaign to inform the public about the society’s work.
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Esther Swartwood
Dallas
Miss Swartwood
Red Cross
Truck Mired in Mud Rescued by Block and Tackle Near Fargo
A Robinson-Harrington Co truck became stuck two miles north of Fargo while en route to Electra for a 5,000 pound cable from Oklahoma City. The vehicle remained mired until mid morning yesterday, finally freed by a block and tackle.
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Robinson-Harrington Company
Electra
Oklahoma City
Vernon
Fargo
Car Sales Continue Brisk
Car sales remain strong with local dealers reporting demand exceeding supply. McFall Bros. sold Dodge touring cars to S. Bd. Swim and W. B. Covert plus a sedan to L. Waggoner. Napier Bros. Ford & Motor Agency moved touring cars to T. N. Marcum and J. E. Flynn, roadsters to The Hanover Company, a sedan to A. P. McCovey, and a truck to W. S. Bourland.
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McFall Bros
Dodge
S. Bd. Swim
W. B. Covert
L. Waggoner
Napier Bros. Ford & Motor Agency
T. N. Marcum
J. EB. Flynn
Hanover Company
A. P. McCovey
W.$. Bourland
Funeral rites for Matthew Pringle in East View Cemetery
Funeral services for Matthew Pringle were held at East View Cemetery with Rev. W. Ot. Rouse officiating. The 7 year old, died Sunday night after two weeks of illness, with death blamed on fever. Relatives and friends express sympathy.
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Vernon
East View
Matthew Pringle
Fernoon
East View Cemetery
W. OT. Rouse
Six Marriage Licenses Issued in Local County Clerk Office
The county clerk Verna Lucky along with J A Worton and Bertie Thompson issued six marriage licenses. The couples listed include G G with W Duke and Mxie Blackwell, L Melvin Green with Jewel Smith, J W Walker with Pearl Mathus, W H Carey with Winnie Hendricks, and Cecil Hopkins with Clara Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Lucky
J. A. Worton
Bertie Thompson
G&g
W. Duke
Mxie Blackwell
L. Melvin Green
Jewel Smith
J. W. Walker
Pearl Mathus
W. H. Carey
Winnie Hendricks
Cecil Hopkins
Clara Cox
Vernon Local Elks Plan Lodge Formation
Veron plans an Elks lodge through local members. Preliminary arrangements were discussed at a Danish hall meeting. It was decided to apply for a charter immediately and those involved expect approval. If granted, Vernon will host a lodge with a dedicated hall and complete organization details to follow.
Baptist Churches Organize In Willareer County
Seven Baptist churches in Willareer county begin preassembly for a 75 million dollar countywide educational drive. Organizers include WAL Lane and Kt M Jonson with team captains named. Next Sunday Harrold Lockett Talmudge and Rayhond organized, Mt Zion and Fargo to follow. County quota set at 6000000 dollars.
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Willareer County
Tatve
Hinnehhig
Dolhir
Vernon
Prairie View
Odeu
Barge
Oktionion
Harmony
Bethel
Wal Lane
M. Jonson
Wo AL Bell
Flbl Shaw
Roseau Rainwater
Me A. Pate
Arthur Lemons
Cree
J. Millison
Ronees
Fire in Vaughn Home Saturday In Vernon
A small blaze in Sid Vaughn’s Southeast Vernon home was found Saturday morning. The fire was confined to the flue area and quickly extinguished with practically no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Vaughn
Vernon
Roclock
Vernon Mayor Proclaims Armistice Day Holiday
Vernon Mayor Harry Mason proclaims November 11 a legal holiday to mark the Armistice ending World War I. A local Doukers conference will decide post office closures, and Postmaster J W Townsend notes no guidance yet. The note honors sacrifices and recalls battles such as Argonne Forest and Meuse artillery.
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Harry Mason
Vernon
Will Close
J. W. Townsend
OAC
Chateau Chierry
Ballina Wood
Argonne Foret
Marne
Phanders
Tovernor Blolchby Tits
Texas
Neaverber
Mery
Americay Hove
Mayer Miiestos
TL Hal
Vernon Young Couple Wed at Vernon Resident Home
W Moseley and Miss Maggie Cut Whucton married Saturday night by Rev WLP Rouse at his residence on South Maine street. They will live in Vernon renting rooms with Mrs Bettie Armetromg on North Towle street. The groom worked at Port Worth and Denver station and recently discharged from National service. His parents live in Springfield Team. Moseley is daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Carrington. She has served as secretary in the local office of The Sandaemte fire Distance Company. A large group of friends offer congratulations.
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W. Moseley
Maggie Cut
Herriig Showers Limber Company
Springfield
Team
Mire
Moseley
Mera J W. Carrington
Sandaemte Fire Distance Company
Knights and Ladies Plan Initiation of Members
The local Knights and Juiciices of Security will hold a Friday night meeting to organize initiation of new members. A membership campaign is their pashed Urbs week under direction of WOK Dykenan, district manager from Amarillo, with assistants Mrs D Lindsay and FH Hamilton. Refreshments will be served.
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Order of Knights and Juiciices of Security
A M
Wok. Dykenan
Amarillo
Istriet
D. Lindsay
FH. Hamilton
Odell Pair Wed at Local Methodist Parsonage
Jamney G. Chandler and Miss Vera Pulcher of Odell were married Sunday afternoon by Rev. Henry F. Brooks at the local Methodist parsonage. The couple will reside in Odell and receive congratulations from many friends.
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Jamney G. Chandler
Vera Pulcher
Odell
Henry F. Brooks
Club boys win first award in grain sorghums display
The Wilbarger county boys club earned the top prize for the best grain sorghum display in Texas at a Victory Pair exhibition in Dallas. Delegates included Pvereth Sherman and Earl Daniary among others, with strong showing from county girls in canning and poultry as well.
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Smmmner
Texas
No R. Tisdal
Wibbarger County
Dallas
Pvereth Sherman
Oklwinien
Meemon Priddy
Earl Daniary
Hantk
Thomas Sullivan
Ose White
East Vernon
Lige Cook
Tolbert
Owen Ehiddleston
Haney
Carell
Ray Nix
Okboimion
Tomiie Smith
Marge “Poam
Mr. Tistil
Wilbarger
Willbarger Girls
Canning and Ponntey Phobes
Visdal
Tie
Miss Myrtle Howard Weds in First Methodist Ceremony
Miss Myrtle Howard and Prades Jr were married by Rev Henry F Brooks at the First Methodist Church in Athens Texas. The groom works as a driller with Smith Drilling Company in the Burkburnett field. The bride is a daughter of Dir and Mrs A P Howard living on East Wilbarger Street and a Vernon Commercial College graduate. The couple’s relatives and many friends joined in the celebration.
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Smith Driling Company
Burkburnett Field
Citzens
Athens
Texas
Dir
PL Howard
Fast Wilbarger Street
Vernon Commercial College
Visit Marks Weekley Family Homecoming From Wichita
Mr and Mrs W W Weekley traveled from Wichita to return home after two weeks with their daughter Mrs O P Dorsey. Mrs Dorsey recently came back to Wichita from Fort Worth where she had an operation. Friends will be glad to hear she is improving and back among Them.
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W. Weekley
Wichita Balls
O. P. Dorsey
Dorsey
Wichita Malls
Fort Worth
Herewell
ConfederateVeterans Reunion Draws 10000 Attendees
J. I. Bradstreet returned Friday from Atchita Ga after attending a Confederate veterans reunion. On the way home he visited his daughter in Giyayson County. Bradstreet says more than 10000 veterans attended the reunion. He fought under Lee and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Atchita
Giyayson County
Lee
Jackson
Lisman Seeks Opera Study in Chicago
Edwin Lisman travels to Chicago to pursue grand opera study after time at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Lisman of Vernon and spent last summer on the chautauqua circuit.
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Edwin Lisman
Chicago
Vaparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
Mr. Lisman
T. P. Lisman
Vernon
Chautauqua
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