Vernon Pirates Triumph Over Quanah Indians in Scrappy Battle
Vernon Pirates defeated Quanah Indians in a hard fought game Friday. Star players Walker Bouwland and Hollar shone, with Smith steady at quarterback and the line dominating. The Went side produced a sensational late drive as Bouwland passed to Walker for a long gain and a key score. Interference and tackling were described as fierce, with Fergeson and Others delivering powerful hits. Officials and teams' details listed follow the game report.
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Vernon
Tin
Piretes
Maanah
Svith Cactain
Vivian Smith
Pirates
Danny
Registerius
Waldus
Éloody
Quanah
Cqunanah
Murland
Holla Vvaiker
Withers Bowrhold
Ad Foreards
Smith
the Reeds
Fergeson
Vhamison
Robinson
Bourland
Walker
Oress Ohtadan
Interfid
Mites
Ei Hollar
Tory
Bouwiland Hollar
Etther
Poppy Sale Opens Armistice Week Saturday
Commander En M Anney of the American Legion says several thousand poppies will be sold here for Armistice Week. Each flower will cost not less than ten cents, with proceeds aiding disabled veterans. The drive will be nationwide with events at churches and parishes April 11 observances planned.
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En M. Anney
American Legion
United States
Arriis
Manier Maney
Tie Serman
Peagrad
Vernon
Mrs Gorley Dies After Illness of Over Two Months
Mrs Virginia Govlers died yesterday at Vernon after an illness lasting more than two months. Funeral services were held at Tact cemetery with her husband and children in attendance.
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Mrz. Gorley
Mra
Virginia Govlers
Vernon
Wiese
Miss Mayion and Miss Fave Johyeen Wed in Vernon
Miss Mayion, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mayer May ion of Vernet, married Charles Bolw of Breckouridtee in a quiet ceremony at the Central Christian church. The couple will reside in Breckoudtee after the wedding and Mrs Bolw, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Johnson, has been cashier at Vernon Drug Company.
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Miss Mayion
Charles Bolw
Greckonridge
Ier
Fowis J. Keck
Central Christian Cherch
Sorth Mecanite
May
Myre
Wl We . Jones
West Tyradise Street
Vernet
Vent Counte
Breckouridtee
Fave Johyeen
Smith
Wichita
Sumiley
Oelock
Fir
H. . Mims
South Mnnin Street
Enone
Vernon Vernon Spirit Praise After Football Loss
Vernon's reception for Quanah fans after the game is praised as hospitable and friendly. The defeat is acknowledged with sportsmanship and good will, embodying neighborly spirit despite the loss. Quad special transport carried fans home with forward-looking sentiment.
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Suinih
Wichita’ Falls
Vernon
Oquanath
Quanah-Vernon
Onangh
Coleres Nownidars
Stogan
Tnt
Quannah
Qoannah
CAPTIST PASTOR TO PREACH ARMISTICE DAY SERMON
A Baptist pastor plans a special Armistice Day sermon at the First Baptist Church. The American Legion is expected to attend in full, with Sunday morning services at Velksck and an evening service at the Baptist Church.
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Suuday
wVelsck
Aweianh Legion
I. J. Mirus
Clergy Assignments Set for Vernon District Methodists
Presiding elder O P Clark named for Vernon district at Whitiview Conference. W B Galvin moves to Hereford as pastor. R L Dickenson returns as Vernon First Church master. Charles Matts named assistant pastor. Other assignments include Tooley to Sylvester, Phe Wau to Hix Springs, Moors to Stamford, Lanner to Wheeler, Tiyne to Polk Street Amaville, with Vernon station and related churches listed.
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Vernon
Whitiview
W. PL Galvin
Hereford
RL BL Dickenson Wes
Charles Matts
RW Vy, Tooley
Tolbert
Wis
Sylvester
M. Phe Wau
Vernon District
Hix Springs
AL Moors Wars
Imade
Stamford
J. A. Lanner
Wheeler
Ithesell
Dumont
G. & Smith
Kirkland and Goodlett
M. Addisson
TM. Johnson
Dell
Jenkins
Foote
Ro Plant
Nuinah
J. We Stor
M. Killian
G. Anderson
Whittington Dies at Home in Riverside California
E A Whittington, longtime cotton businessman and resident of this city, died at his Riverside California home last week. He moved to California years ago and is survived by his widow, two sons Grady and Wedlson of Riverside and three daughters Mrs Vivian Case of Weeruon Mrs A P Buker of Atokia Oklahoma and Mrs Clans Red of Viehit Pulls.
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Riverside
AL Whittington
Whittington
California
Grady
Wedlson Whittington
Calif
Vivian Case
Weeruon
A. P. Buker
Atokia Okie
Clands Red
Viehit Pulls
Bndietment
BCL Williams
Wos
Os Relock
PL Faimett Pickett
Willaims Farm
Roscom
Oktainiea
Vickett
Thanksgiving Dinner By Presbyterian Women at Vernon Room
The women of the Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will host a turkey dinner. Thanksgiving offerings and all the good things that come with turkey will be included.
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Vernon Tena
McKibbin to Open Large Shoe Store in Vernon
Vernon dealer McKibbin, long a pioneer merchant in clothing and shoes, plans to shift to an exclusive shoe business, opening January 1 with one of the West’s largest shoe stocks. Frost and mild weather boost cotton prospects as farmers begin picking. rains have delayed harvest but prices rise above a dollar per pound.
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Pioneer Merchant
Cold Spell
Lysines
Vernon
McKibbin
Tila Stork
Regaedes
Pullas Vod
Steven
McKibbhin
Verney
Russell’ S
Poo Chanes
Wilburger County
Attempted bank robbery at Odell thwarted by wall breach
Three men, unnamed, were held at Wilbarger County jail after an Odell State Bank robbery attempt. Officers found nitroglycerine and burglary tools near a hole dug through a bank wall. Suspects were brought to custody. charges to be filed later this week.
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Wilbarger
Rarnier
Odell
Dalding
Huff
Toncd
Frank Edroendsen
Keesee
Blake Lewis
Tnt
Marriage License No 4000 Sparks Vernon Romance
A Vernon couple’s marriage license No 4000 becomes a local tale of romance and mystery as timing and secrecy surround the issuing of the license. The groom, unnamed, learns the license is issued with the other party’s name withheld, sparking questions about luck and fate in this small town story.
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Vernon
Goven Vernon Nan
Wi tua meets with Mrs FL McCurdy
A local union of the WLCTL holds a Thursday meeting at Mrs LL Be McCurdy of South Main Street with a reception for new members. Mrs H D Tennyson reads a report from the recent San Antonio state convention as hostesses serve refreshments.
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Smia
Wnion
WLCTL
Mre
LL BE
McCurdy
South Main Street
San Antonio
Mra
Od. Tennyson
F. Collins Hf
Hi.lthonds
H. AW. Evans
FV Roiinsom
Sewell
Miss Cora Conwell Weds Jorin Winn in Vernon
Miss Cora Conwell and Jorin Winn, both of Vernon, married Saturday at 4. Justice of the Peace T. J. Griffiths officiated in his office at the emair house. Witnesses included Hart Jackson, Tel en Conwell, Mrs. Kyles, Katherine Witcamson, Nellie, and Vena Bland. Mr Winn is son of H. C. and Mrs Winn of the county. They will reside in Vernon.
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Cora Conwell
Jorin) Winn
T. J. Griffiths
Justice of the Peace
Emair House
Hart Jackson
Telen Conwell
Ise Iide
Kyles
Katherine Witcamson
Nellie
Vena Bland
Mr. Winn
H. C. Winn
I Vernon
Eight Indicted by Grand Jury in Bucks An Bic Wichita Lake
The 46th District Grand Jury returned eight indictments including murder, intoxicated driving, liquor, and theft charges. Defendants include B C Williams and New Powell with high bonds set. offenses range from murder to liquor possession and theft. The article notes a large rise in water levels at Lake Wichita, detailing record inflows and estimates of water supply and dam capacity, with engineers projecting relief as rains ease.
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Williams
Dewey Dyivis
Anderson Williams
Mo Powell
Boa
Jem Richards
B.C. Willittus
Neih
Richards
Vervon
Wichita Malls
Jenn
Tesday
Irrien- Honchins
Leebridges
Civil Cases Take Time Of District Court This Week
District Court sessions extend through the week with cases including a deed cancellation suit and multiple automobile matter listings. Attorneys note the Bell County docket features numerous Ford brand vehicles and individual owners such as M. B. Nito, Willys Knight, FE Norwood, Tiubert Thousassen, J. W. Datrby, and Carl Schwarz among others.
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Deh District Court
Jtdwe Danaes
Leuk
Fuse
Shamburger
Alb Nito
Willys Knight
FE. Norwood
Ford
Tiubert Thousassen
W. (. McTumald
J. W. Datrby
McCelvey Grocery Couijing
Ford Lendster
Fred Schuetts
Th M. Ware
Ashley
C. Gray
Carl Schwarz
Albert
Sehoppa
Books received and titles listed in German era notice
A brief catalog notes receipt of several titles including In a German Garden and The Enchanted Avril, both attributed to Ebiaubethi, and What Christianity Means To Me by Lavon Abhotr. The fragment lists two titles accompanying author names in a formal notice of library acquisitions.
Marriage Licenses Lost Across Several Couples
Last week marriage licenses were lost or misfiled for several couples including Robert HE Mitchell and Miss Della Furs Woolsey, Os mond Stephens and Miss Artie Patterson, John Winn and Miss Corn Conwell, Ty Lee and Miss Ruby Cooper.
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Robert HE Mitchell
Della Furs Woolsey
Osmond Stephens
Artie Patterson
John Winn
Misa Corn Conwell
Ty Lee
Ruby Cooper
Odell Minister Expelled After Conference Hearing
Rev N Hankin, former Meth galiat chaireh pastor at Orell, was relieved of credentials at a conference hearing conducted Saturday. A disciplinary committee heard charges alleging misconduct with an old person. Jim Kins did not appear. defense was presented but charges were sustained. Members favored expulsion in a plainview session.
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N. Hankin
Meth Galiat
Orell
Mlataview Satuday
Deeelah
Digi
Jimkins
Ela
Charees
Plainview
Delegates Elected to State Baptist Convention
Delegates to the state Baptist convention were elected in Galveston last night from the First Baptist Church. Representatives of churches in the county were chosen, including Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Mime, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Murchison, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hughes.
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Galveston
Bambay
Batist Hiaven
J. J. Mime
A. H. Murchison
Airs
T. L Pierce
R. G. Hughes
Wichita Falls to Play Vernon Here Friday P M
Wichita Falls prepares to host Vernon this Friday in a decisive late season basketball clash. Officials report Vernon officials rejected bids for travel, while Wichita Falls fights for home advantage. City basketball fans urged to attend as opponents seek district supremacy.
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Wichita Falls
Vernon
Plans For Annual Poultry Show In Vernon County
Plans are under way for Vernon and Willatger County poultry show events. The county association has been instrumental in organizing the exhibit and will announce dates and venues for the upcoming poultry fairs. Local breeders and 4H members are expected to participate with prized birds.
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Vernon
Willatger
Trys
Naultry
Omottre
Sweet Potatoes From Home Fields Grow Plentiful
Local harvest reports show home field sweet potatoes abundant as markets ease. Earlier shortages eased with harvest drives improving supply and stabilizing prices. growers note continued seasonal output through mid autumn.
NUN IN MONEYS FOR LYCEUM COURSE
The executive committee votes to provide full money for the Lyceum course. The library plans to check all details for the first event on Monday night November 2 at the Vernon Theater.
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Lyceum
Vernon Theater
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