Armistice Day Observed With Poppy Sales In Vernon
Armistice Day activities center Sunday in Vernon with a townwide poppy sale Saturday to aid veterans disabled or harmed by war. Proceeds fund care for former service members facing ongoing hardship while ex servicemen and families recall past battles and pay tribute in church services and community programs.
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Vernon
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Jill Vernon
First Methodist Church
Iminal Court Begins Monday at County Term
A busy next term starts Monday with all causes set for trial. A special order of 72 has been issued. James V. Leak in the Ene Ketehersidimurder case is to go to trial November 20. Numerous liquor violations and other cases will be heard, including P.P. Farmett Pickett and F.C. Williams of Union facing charges.
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Explosion injures Fargo lad in accidental shell blast
A boy in Fargo suffers serious injuries when a cannon shell explodes during a mishap while handling it. He was trying to drive a shell toward him when the shell burst, injuring his fingers as onlookers reported he was recovering.
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Law Olive
Fargo
Meg Olive
Navy flier Brow sets new world speed record at 256 mph
At Mitchell Field Long Island Navy pilots Brow and Lieutenant Williams pushed aviation speeds, beating each other’s marks. Brow established a new world speed record averaging 256 miles per hour on a three kilometer course, with an official record of 250 mph.
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D. Brow
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A. J. Williams
U.S. Navy
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Mail preparations urged for holiday season by Postmaster Co 4 Farrell
Postmaster Co 4 Farrell issues guidance on holiday mail handling including prepaid postage, thorough addressing with street numbers, sender’s name in upper left corner, and packing in durable containers. Do not seal parcels unless bearing a printed label, and insure valuables. Do not mix letters with parcels to avoid letter postage.
Baptists to Join Armistice Day Service Sunday
Armistice Day program planned with Baptist Church attending Sunday's morning service led by Pastor E. J. Minis at the Pentecostal church, then members to participate in the evening program at First Methodist Church. Post Commander Ey. M. Haney expects a full house.
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Hip Steers to Kansas for Feeding Purposes
K J Castlebnury and Alf Bonds left Wednesday for Wichita Kansas with seven car loads of steers to feed there for fattening. The steers were taken from the range here and were in first class condition for feeders.
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Alf Bonds
Wichita
Kautis
Greatest Battle Northwest Texas Gridiron Today
A historic football clash unfolds at the Fair Grounds as Wichita Falls Coyotes meet Vernon Prates for District Four supremacy. Thousands from Wichita Falls are expected, with city clubs pledging hundreds of visitors. Vernon businessmen close shops for kickoff and a pep meeting last night boosted community support. one side will host Vernon Boosters, the other Wichita Falls fans. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m.
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Fargo Couple Get Justice Out of Bed to Marry
Justice TL J. Gairfith woke from slumber at TL o'clock Wednesday night to perform a wedding for B. R. Beck and Miss Jewell Edwards both Fargo residents. Witnesses were Misses Stella and Alice Packer and Jess Ross. The bride is the Edwards daughter and the groom is Becks son. The couple will reside in Fargo.
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Jewell Edwards
Fargo
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Alice Packer
Jess Ross
Speakers at State Federation meeting in Wichita Falls
Prominent figures will address the State Federation of Clubs in Wichita Falls September 1 to 17. Carrie Chapman Catt, a leading American citizen, will discuss Peace or War on November 16 after the Pioneer dinner. Dr Aurelia Reinhardt will speak November 17 on Four Years of the League of Nations. Mrs Emerich, Near East Relief director, talks on The Near East. Governor Patt M Neff attends as honor guest at the Southern dinner with unannounced topic. Fine Arts evening features poet Earle Wilson Baker read from her works. Theme: International Relations.
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Mills’ College
California
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Near East Relief
Patt M. Neff
State Federation of Music Chibs
Rh. T. Skiles
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Three Charged in Odell Case
Three men were arrested after an attempted burglary at Odell Farmers State Bank last week. Roy Lawson Alfred Chirk and AL Singleton, from Temple Oklahoma, were charged by Sheriff Frank Baimondsen with attempted burglary. Over $200 was found on them during a raid at a rooming house. A fingerprint expert will compare prints and photos with the FBI identification system at Fort Leavenworth. The Odell bunk had a large hole in the wall and explosives were found nearby with burglar tools.
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Port Worth
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Fort Leavenworth
Odell
Vernon business men to decide on West Texas Chamber convention
At a King Tut club meeting a resolution urged the Vernon business community to back or block hosting the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. The Tuts demand broad civic backing before committing help, and ask the Chamber to gauge city support by November 20. A recruitment drive and liaison with high school boosters precede the football game today.
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Vernon
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Infant of Madcuffs Buried at East View Cemetery
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Ralph Madcuff of Okliunion was born November 7 and died shortly after. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at East View Cemetery with Rev B J Mims conducting the grave side rites.
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Ralph Madcuff
Okliunion
East View Cemetery
B. J. Mims
Infant Minnie Graf Dies at Home in Tuesday Night Hours
Minnie M Graf infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Graf died at their home Tuesday night after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at East View Cemetery, conducted by Rev E Mims pastor of the First Baptist Church.
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Thompson Sells Bale of Cotton in Vernon for 38 Cents
A single bale owned by DP Thompson was sold in Vernon this week. The bale, raised on his farm southwest of Vernon, brought 38 cents per pound and included seed, with the total payment around 10 dollars.
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Opera tickets go fast for Lyceum course opening Monday
Heavy sales of seats for The Impresario indicate strong turnout as fans from Wichita and Chillicothe plan to attend Monday night. Verne leads a celebrated cast in the Lyceum Course with sales continuing through curtain time. Adult and student prices apply, with special first three rows in the date float for grade schoolers at half price. The season continues with Six Cylinder Love on December 15 and the Music Makers Male quartet on January 3.
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Lyceum
Wichita County
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Chillicothe
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Tom Skewhill
McCarter to Show Film During November Banquet
Bob McCarter of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce has secured a film from a prior Governor Neff visit. The film will be shown at Liberty Cafe Vernon on November 20 during a banquet for the Tut Club. Delegates from the West Texas Chamber were involved in bringing the film to Vernon.
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Imager
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Neff
West Texas
Prize monies awarded to Wilbur County girls at State Fair
Checks were received today for prizes won by Wilbur County girls at the State Fair. Geneva Priddy was the top winner, with first prizes in cucumber pickle, relish, and home improvement article, plus four seconds totaling $15 and a year’s County Life Magazine subscription. Helen Servatus earned a second for complete exhibit with no cash prize, Nora Belle Lowe won a blue ribbon for home improvement, and Lorena Wenzel took a third prize for a quart of okra.
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Betty Michaelson Suspected of Fatal Wounding in Chicago
Mrs Betty Michaelson of Chicago shot Charles Michaelson in their apartment during a birthday celebration. He was fatally wounded or gravely injured as she reportedly fired during the festivities. Police statements describe the incident as a domestic confrontation with unclear motive.
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Chicago
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Hot Noon Meals For Pupils At Shire School
The Shire school PTA provides hot midday meals for pupils for the past week. Meals include beef, vegetables, or custards, with beverages possible. Cost will be kept near lunch price with two cents grossed per cup to fund playground equipment later. About thirty five children are served daily.
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Wilbarger County Girls Win Prizes at Dallas Fair
Wilbarger county girls excel at the State Fair with blue ribbons and prizes. Helen Servathue appears among winners in the Seni Weekly Farm News. Geneva Pridde Hautk EL win multiple ribbons. Hert Raines and Winnie White Rock also noted for ribbons. All attendees earned free trips from the county fair.
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Dance at Elk Cloee to Be Breed Preday
The Vthe will give a chonen to night at their eldreno. It is to be one of the features of the winter social program, which has bee in auguratted. The affair has been planned as one cof cssial Interest and wood music has been obtained.
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Peggy Garden Leaves Krawer Studio for Clifton Studio
Peggy Garden, who arrived recently from Mineral Wells to fill a role at Krawer Studio, resigns her position there and accepts a new post with Clifton Studio.
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Meeting Tonight to Discuss Road Bond Campaign
Taxpayers of Wilbarger County meet at the Chamber of Commerce in this city at 7:50 to discuss detailed plans for the road bond campaign. A preliminary meeting Wednesday selected chairs and committees to mobilize countywide support and answer voter questions.
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Pep meeting overflows Vernon High Hall
An overflowing pep meeting at Vernon High School showcased strong support for the football team. Speakers included M. Culbertson and Dr. I. Mitts, with praise for Coach Galbraith and the squad as students applauded and vows of effort were pledged.
Church Bought at Sheriff Sale Returned to Congregation
Shamberger of Wichita, owner of a bomber yard, bought a church building at sheriff sale Tuesday on which Bod Melonard had sued and set judgment. The property in Northwest Vernon belonged to the Pentecostal Sons of God congregation. He then returned the building to the congregation.
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