Mexican Youth Attacks Vernon Area Couple Over Debt
J A Rudder and his wife were shot and beaten Sunday by Chaise a Mexican youth. Rudder and his wife were rushed to Vernon in serious condition. their son Massie aided as a posse of about 400 searched the area but captured the assailant none. The attack stemmed from a debt dispute tied to a cotton crop share.
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J. A. Rudder
Chaise
Vernon
D. Massie
Massie
Tie
Mr. Rudder
Leonard George
W. T Butler
Butler
Freeman’s
Jack Ellis
Mr. George
Budder
George
Mr. Butler
Crow
Rudder
Wilbarger County Interscholastic League schedules finals
The Wilbarger County Interscholastic League executive committee met to set final contest dates all in Vernon. Basketball finals by February 4, debate and related events by March 25, and the county track meet on April 7. Directors will announce details. membership fees must be sent to F D Shorter at Austin.
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Wilbarger County Interscholastic League
Nia
Vernon
Fi. D Shorter
Austin
Vernon Record
Wilbarger County
FT. Worth
Officers Capture Gigantic Still in Baylor County Raid
Officials from Wilbarger and Baylor counties raided a moonshine scene three miles east of the Wichita River bridge. A 65 barrel still was seized along with four alleged operators, three residents of Vernon, all jailed in Baylor County. The operation, run for at least two months, routed product to Vernon via a vehicle prepared for fishing and hunting.
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Vernon
Wilbarger
Baylor County
Baylor County Ghout
Wichita River
J. C. Adams
Hood County
City posts warn pedestrians and drivers on safety
Warnings painted on lane post bases urge pedestrians to avoid jaywalking and remind drivers to slow down and not open cut outs. The notices emphasize caution for both foot traffic and motorists in the city.
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Bhose
Jay
Armistice Day Observance Plans In Vernon County
Fighters arrange a varied Armistice Day program with a morning gathering on Court House Square and a two minute universal prayer. The day includes memorial services at Thap Hat Tabernacle, a two minute meditation, and a evening ball with proceeds to aid ex service clubs. Ex soldiers, sailors, and marines invited. local businesses to close.
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Vernon
Court House Square
Porgy
Pe Wecrine
Wilberger
Elks Chub & Emaker
Shoes on sale in Dallas at $13.50 a pair
Advertisement notes a Dallas firm offering a line of shoes for 13.50 with a claimed saving of x to 4. The same shoes were previously offered in Vernon for the same price months ago at $13.50 regular price.
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Dallas News
Vernon
Day of Prayer Observed by Church Missionaries
On Thursday November 10 the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a four day Day of Prayer with the general theme Congest Through Prayer. Mrs J H Watts led the morning session from 10:00 to 12:00 with an hourly program and afternoon leaders Mrs J McHugh and Mrs J Swartwood arranged sessions. Participants included all ages with songs recited by children and talks by adults.
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Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Taple
J. H. Watts
Loo
J. McHugh
J. K. Swartwood
Lions Club Plans Drive to Aid Welfare Association
The Wilbarger County Welfare Association will receive loaned assistance from the local Lions Club to boost its budget for the coming year. A fundraising campaign is scheduled for the near future following a resolution passed at the group’s Friday luncheon.
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Wilbarger County Welfare Association
Lions Club
Sts
Stork Visits Duke Family with Newborn Son
A boy was born Thursday, November 8, to Mr. and Mrs. B. Ek. Duke of Vernon. Mother and child are doing well.
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Stork
Mr. and
Mrs. Duke
Duke of Or
Vernon
Mrs Wells Improves After Appendix Surgery
Mrs. Ti Wells, who underwent an operation Friday for appendicitis, is improving rapidly.
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Ti Wells
Rev W T Rouse to resign February first 1922
Rev W T Rouse Baptist minister announced to Vernon congregation he will resign his pulpit February 1 1922. Since June 1 1921 he has led Vernon church coming from Memphis has been active in church work and pastors conference. He notes 501 additions 118 marriages and 114 funerals during his tenure. His brother J O Rouse is with Vernon Abstract Co and son T J Rouse edits the Vernon Times.
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W. ‘Ft. Rouse
Lis Pulpi
Rouse
Vernon
WMT
Tle
Cireles Aince
Vernon Pastors
J. O. Rouse
The
Vernon Abstract Co
W. T. Rouse
T J. Rouse
Vernon Times
Students Hold Pep Meeting Before Memphis Game
High school students held a pep gathering sponsored by the Lions Club with Superintendent B L Doheney presenting the accolades. A parade formed at 2:30 pm with singing and a snake dance down Main Street before disbanding at the square as the Lions Club assists in boosting crowd support for football games.
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Liona
B. L. Doheney
Memphis
Main
Tions’ Club
Pie supper at White City raises funds for school needs
Fifty dollars were realized Friday night from the pie supper held at White City. Proceeds were devoted to toning the piano at the school and purchasing athletic equipment. A literary society was organized after the supper with Miss Mary Anna Covert as president and Miss Beatrice Hughes as secretary. Mrs. Luther White performed a piano solo during the musical program.
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White City
Mary Anna Covert
Beatrice Hughes
Luther White
Armistice Day Services Planned by Vernon Churches
Armistice Day services will be conducted Friday November 11 at the Baptist Church in a joint session of all city churches. Vernon Pastors' Association reached the decision last weekend. Services begin at 5:30 in the morning and will be brief. A program committee was appointed to arrange details.
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Baptist Church
Vernon Pastors’ Association
Farmers Organize to Battle boll weevil Menace
Farmers in Wilbarger county meet in the district court room to discuss combating the boll weevil. A permanent organization is formed with A. M. Hiatt as president and a central committee named. Speakers recount past losses, campaigns, and methods to reduce the pest, stressing cleanups, field dragging, and vigilance against infestation.
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A. M. Hiatt
J. S. Pettit
Lon Dyrars
Py Oates
Wilharger
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