Vernon Lions Fight Hard in Sensational Loss to Wichita Falls
Vernon Lions lost to Wichita Falls Coyotes in a thrilling Texas high school football game at Pair Grounds attended by about 750 fans. Vernon showed strong play despite injuries and a late rally, with standout kicking and determined defense throughout the contest.
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Vernon Lions
Wichita Falls Coyotes
Texas
Wichita Falls Whivers
Wichite Falls
Saints
Yeti Q
Ambers Robinson
Pete Sneed
Bol More
Aline Spears
Vlew
Vernon
Sco
Boy Kills Police in Liquor Raid
One year old Chicago boy is arrested in Montana for killing a policeman in a raid that found moonshine production at his father’s home. The boy’s attorney argues police lacked a valid search warrant making the shooting justifiable.
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Boy
Montana
Chicago
Vernon Still Has One Chance In Championship Road
Vernon High School faces possible reinstatement after a defeat by Wichita Falls High. A protest by Conch Galbraith over C West’s eligibility is pending Roy Henderson’s ruling. If Vernon wins, they advance to play Strawn after Strawn beat Cleburne 24 to 21. age and transfer questions surround Wichita Falls players.
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C. West
Wichita Falls
Vilayer
Roy Henderson
Vernon
Strawn
Cleburne
West
Houston
Llower
Galbraith Siys
Nen Henderson
Dr. M. J. Moore Returns With Big Buck Trophy
Dr. M. J. Moore sends word from Kerrville that he is en route home with a large buck from a hunt near Kerrville. He hunted with Bud Daniels W. A. Ish and Jim Bomer. The others in the party will stay three more weeks as they reported several deer killed.
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Ward
M. J. Moore
Kerrville
Bud Daniels
W. A. Ish
Jim Bomer
Dr. Moore
Five marriage licenses issued in county on Saturday
Cupid and the county clerk issued five licenses to wed on Saturday including Oscar Vanebn and Ruby Lee Sellers, W F Rogers and Mattie Wallkert, J R McClure and Lovie Fain, G H Payne and Jewell Taylor, WP Y Lee and Ruby Cooper, plus Stone Calf and Richenda Little Chief, Indians of Clinton Oklahoma, licensed Friday.
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Cupid
Oscar Vanebn
Ruby Lee Sellers
W .F. Rogers
Mattie Wallkert
J. R. McClure
Lovie. Fain
G. H. Payne
Jewell Taylor
WP. Y. Lee
Ruby Cooper
Stone Calf
Richenda Little Chief
Clinton
Okla
Mystery Veil Shrouds Vernon Highway Death Incident
Early Sunday near Vernon a 20 year old man, Jim Hodges, was found unconscious with severe injuries along the highway. He died at a local hospital, and investigators question dance attendees and drivers along the road as they search for a plausible account.
Fort Worth Man Visiting Vernon Dies Suddenly
I Stone a 33 year old Fort Worth man died Sunday afternoon at his Vernon home after two years with pernicious anemia. Funeral services were held at Underwood Undertaking Parlors with Rev R B Dickenson. Interment in East View cemetery. He is survived by two sons Frank of Vernon and Wayne of Fort Worth, both present with their families.
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Chivton
New Mexico
East View
Frank
Vernon
Wayne
Fort Worth
Box Supper at Farmers Valley Church Scheduled
A box supper at Farmers Valley church is planned for next week to raise funds for church building insurance. A program during the event is being arranged and details will follow.
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Farmers Valley Church
Farmer's Valley Church
Vernon Player Football Hero
Bill Coffey of Vernon was hailed by sporting editors as Baylor Texas University star in the Waco game. He delivered a 62 yard run and several gains, drawing praise as Baylor's sensational quarterback with standout plays.
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Bill Coffey
F. Pb. Coffey
Vernon
Baylor-Texas University
Waco
Baylor
Texas
McCaleb No. 1 Drill Resumes After Sidetracking Log
McCaleb Well No. 1 on the W. M McCaleb place near Downs is drilling again after sidetracking a log. The hole approaches 2000 feet with indications of oil and optimism that it may reach about 3000 feet.
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McCaleb No
McCaleb
W. M McCaleb Place
Downs
Luther Melton Faces Trial for January Depot Burglary Attempt
Luther Melton stands trial in 46th District Court today on a charge of attempting to burglarize the Frisco depot safe last January. A prior trial ended with a hung jury after substantial jury selection and testimony began.
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Luther Melton
46Th District Court
Man Arrested on Charge of Carrying Weapon
Deputies Bailey and Lewis arrested a young white man last night and charged him with carrying a pistol. An automatic pistol was recovered from his person.
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FE. F. Horstman
Chiesgo
Attoney
Horstman
Rube Bailey
DD. Lewis
Rusk Man Arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Keesee arrested Ernest Chandler of Thalia late last week and he is held there for officers from Rusk. Sheriff Frank Edmondson received a request from officers there to arrest the man.
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Keesee
Ernest Chandler
Thalia
Rusk
Frank Edmondson
Impresario Wins Hearts of Vernon at Theater Night
The Impresario opened with Corey Hens in Vernon, drawing a full Vernon Theater as Dr. C. Ty Smith booked the Federated Chibs Sweetuun course. The cast included Francis Ty levy Thomas McGranahan Negina Vicaring Hazel Huntingtons and Glidys Craven, all nationally known artists, delivering strong voices and acting to an enthusiastic audience.
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Corey Hens
Vernon
C. Ty Smith
Vernon Theater
Come Oneras Wand
Peres Theanus
Francis Tylevy
Thomas McGranahan
Negina Vicaring
Hazel Huntingtons
Glidys Craven
Indian Princess Marries Chief of Comanches Saturday
Indian Princess Riebentta Little Chief, 40, and Chief Stone Calf, 6, of the Comanches, who came from Clinton, Ohio, were married Sunday by Justice of the Peace J. Griffiths at his Vernon courthouse office. An interpreter repeated the ceremony. The couple wore modern clothes and offered no reason for coming to Vernon to be wed, then departed for their home.
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Stone Calf
Riebentta
Clinton, Ohin
Justice of the Peace
J. Griffiths
Court House
Connoche
Vernon
Small Boy Struck by Automobile on Main Street
Charles Freeman, son of Mr and Mrs Freeman, was hit by a car on Main Street yesterday after noon while crossing. Dewey Wilson, driver of the automobile, said the slick street made the accident unavoidable. The boy sustained painful but not serious injuries and is being cared for locally.
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Charles Freeman
Mr. and Mors
Freemenn
Main Street
Dewey Wilson
Wilson
Shysielay
Kramer Wins Three Prizes at Mundy Poultry Show
Vernon resident L. P. Kramer earned three ribbons at Mundy poultry show in the last half of last week. He exhibited dark barred rocks and took first second and third prizes.
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L. P. Kramer
Vernon Man
Mundy
Mr. Kramer
Sheriff Foils Jail Delivery In Odell Bank Robbery Probe
Sheriff Frank Edmondson stopped a planned jail break by detecting a letter smuggled to three inmates in Wilburger jail linked to the Farmers State Bank Odell robbery attempt. Authorities photographed suspects, pursued identifications, and tightened security as they evaluate the unknown defendants.
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Wilburger
Frank Edmondson
Bend
Liberty
Edmondson
Assistant Pastor Assumes Duties With Local Church
Rev Charles Marts the new assistant pastor of the First Methodist church in Vernon has begun his duties. He came from the Crowell circuit and has been serving in the field for several months, succeeding Rev Alt Hightower. Friends anticipate his further development as a promising young preacher.
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Charles Marts
First Methodist Cbured
Crowell
Poard County
Vernon
WB. Dickenson
Methodist Clearch
Marty
Beeun
Alt Hightower
Fargo Stores Robbed of Money and Merchandise
Mason's and Daniels and Chisholm's stores in Fargo were robbed on a Saturday night. Entry was gained by forcing windows. Mason's lost checks, small cash and clothing. Daniels and Chisholm's $470 in cash was taken. A Ford roadster owned by Charles Smith was stolen that night, possibly linked to the robbers.
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Mason's
Daniels and Chisholm’s
Fargo
Daniels and Chisholm
Charles Smith
Veterans Free Passes at Vernon Theater Show
Vernon Theater management announced free admission for all ex servicemen to Beyond The Rocky featuring Rudolph Valentiano and Gloria Swanson. The screening will run on showday and Tuesday as one of the year’s popular films.
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Vernon Theater
Rudolph Valentiano
Gloria Swanson
Japanese Skeptical of American Aid After Earthquake
After a fatal earthquake, Japanese officials initially doubted the American help led by Admiral A. E. B. Anderson and the Astille squadron. The arrival aboard the Pacific Mail liner President Taft aimed to deliver food and medicine, not a military mission, and local residents soon welcomed the relief effort.
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A. E B. Anderson
Astille Squadron
Yo. Solon
Dearbor
Armistice Day Observed with church services and parade
Vernon marked Armistice Day as the most successful postwar celebration to date. Scouts sold almost 2000 poppies Saturday to aid disabled veterans. Sunday featured a Sunday School talk for ex-service members, a veterans march, and services at First Baptist and First Methodist churches with a full program including readings, solos, and a benediction.
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Vernon
Osborn Hix weds Miss Botiny May Cox in Talmage ceremony
Osborn Hix and Miss Botiny May Cox united in marriage Monday morning by WT Griffiths justice of the peace. Officiants were Otte and Lorena Hix, with Walter Skipworth as witness. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J C Cox of Crowell. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Min of Talmage. The couple will reside in Talmage.
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Osborn Hix
Botiny May Cox
WT. J. Griffiths
Otte
Lorena Hix
Butcer
Walter Skipwworth
J. ¢ Cox Os Crowell
Miss Clara Colley Returns Home After Appendectomy
Miss Clara Colley has returned to her home after an operation for appendicitis performed at a local sanitarium several weeks ago. She is improving rapidly and will soon be able to be out again.
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Clara Colley
Vernon Residents and Nonresidents Bear County Bond Burden
A county tax analysis by OSBL Porterfield shows Vernon residents and nonresident property owners pay the bulk of Wilbarger County taxes. For a proposed 600,000 bond issue for roads, nonresident owners and Vernon residents would shoulder about 84 percent of the interest and sinking fund costs, with northern precinct No. 4 seeing the heaviest levy.
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Wilbirger County
OS. BL
Porterfield
City of
Wemen
Elias Rees
Vernon Pou
Railroads
Vather Big
Waosgener
Wiesener Vtaneh
Wilbarger
Pease River
Commissioners Precinet Na
Shire School PTA Announces Hot Dish Committee
The Shire school Parent-Teacher Association lists the weekly hot dish committee members with days from Monday to Friday. A Thursday 4 o'clock meeting in the school building features a program of musical solo and readings led by Mrs. A J Vornm al Sew and Mrs Bea Christian. A Friday night supper postponed due to weather will be held Friday night November 16 at Lockett school house.
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L. A. Hollar
Parent-Teacher Association of the
Shire School
Terhune
J. B. Morris
J. R. Huedlesteen
Sewell
RR. J Dickenson
Shire School Parrent-Teacher Association
Clune Solo
F . Murehins
A. J
Lockett School House
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