Vernon Lions Fight to Last but Lose Game
Vernon Lions battle hard but fall to Wichita Falls Palls Coyotes in a sensational Texas high school football classic at Pair Grounds. Vernon led briefly, while Wichita Falls balanced offense with steady kicks by Walker and Bale, and Thollar's field goals. Crowds of about 750 witnessed a tense duel as Vernon’s resilience kept the game within reach until the final whistle.
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Vernon Lions
Wichita Palls Coyotes
Lexus
Wichita Malls
Murmer
Wichita Falls
Yell Aw
Ambers Robinson
Pete Sneed
Bob More
Aline Spears
Vernon
Walker
Texas
Thollar
Kent
Reed
Robinson
Baldwin
Chewning
Lieve
Wirhith
Amerll
Lehter Vernon
Mollara Vernon
Mollar
Wichita
Stringer
Smith
Bourlandade
Aiker
Bour
Wichis
Offee
Holler
Wen
Placemont
Sith
No. Nith
Deakins
Swvinger
Hollar
Verre
Jenkins
Doke
Daitwin
Los
Saldwin
Moore Coffey
Idwin
Heewa
Eleeten
Elewtra
Therm
Montana Jnr Arrested in Policeman's Death During Moonshine Raid
A Chicago boy, Montana Jr, is under arrest in Lipuoral for killing a police officer during a raid on his father's home where moonshine whiskey was found. His attorney argues the police entered without a valid search warrant making the killing justifiable.
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Doe Montana, Jr
Chicago
Vernon Still Has One Chance At Championship
Vernon High School faced a narrow path to the finals after a loss to Wichita Falls. Cotch Galbraith protested CL West’s eligibility, arguing Roy Henderson of the Interscholastic League must rule before Vernon could be moved to face Strawn. Officials weighed transfer rules, age limits, and prior moves as the case potentially reshapes the outcome.
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Wichita Falls
Pride
Vernon
Cotch Galbraith
CL West
Roy Henderson
Strawn
Cleburne
West
Cirents
Touston
Wiles
Tower One
God
Galbraith Aiys
Uten Menderson
Dr M J Moore Returns With Big Hunt Trophy
Kerrville wire reports Dr M J Moore on the road home from a hunting trip with Bud Daniels W A Ish and Jim Bomer The party plans three more weeks at the reserve Several deer were killed by members of the party including a large buck described in the dispatch The hunt yielded splendid neckwork according to the same message
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Ward
M. J. Moore
Kerrville
Bud Daniels
W. A. Ish
Jim Bomer
Dr. Moore
Five marriage licenses issued on Saturday
Cupid and the county clerk issued five licenses on Saturday to Oscar Vaudin and Ruby Lee Sellers, W Rogers and Futtie Walkers, J R McClure and Lovie Fain, G L Payne and Jewell Taylor, Z Y Lee and Ruby Cooper, with additional licenses granted earlier in the week to Stone Calf and Richenda Little Chief, Indians from Clinton, Okla.
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Cupid
Oscar Vaudin
Ruby Lee Sellers W. Rogers
Futtie Walkers
J. R. McClure
Lovie Fain
G .L. Payne
Jewell Taylor
Z. Y. Lee
Ruby Cooper
Stone Calf
Richenda Little Chief
Thi Battas
Clinton
Okla
Mystery Veil Over Hodges Death Near Vernon
Jim Hodges, 20, son of RK A Hodges of Vernon area, died from injuries after being found on the highway east of Vernon early Sunday. Authorities suspect he was struck or dragged by a vehicle while walking after a dance, with an investigation continuing to identify drivers and witnesses from the midnight road travel.
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Jim Hodges
RK. A. Hodges
Vernon
Grouth
George Swain
Stanley Turner
Childress
Fort Worth
Automovie
Oklainton
Toa Skinner
Underwood Undertaking
Roe B. Dickenson
Young Hodges
Joe Collins
Fibout
Hodges
Frank Edmondson
John Storey
McCurdy
Oman
Mildrisial
Edmondson
Vernon Player Bill Coffey Shines in Baylor Texas Tie
Vernon football star Bill Coffey, son of FLT Coffey, drew praise from editors statewide after a standout performance in Baylor Texas University’s game at Wice. He had a 62 yard run, displayed nimble sidesteps and constant gains, earning comparisons to Bradshaw.
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Bill Coffey
Coffey
Vernon
Big Tin
Baylor Texas University
Wice
Texas
McCaleb No 1 Near Downs Drilling After Sidetrack
McCaleb Well No 1 on the WLM McCaleb olice near Downs resumes drilling after sidetracking a log. The obstruction was finally sidetracked and the hole is going down toward a depth around 5000 feet, with indications suggesting a productive interval may be reached.
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McCaleb No
Fort Worth Man Dies at Vernon Home After Illness
Stone, 635 Bowie street Fort Worth man, died Sunday afternoon at 3:30. He had two sons Frank and Wayne. Funeral held at Underwood Chapel, East View cemetery. interment in Clinton New Mexico church member. pallbearers Modern Woodmen. Luther Melton stands trial in 46th District Court for alleged attempted robbery at the depot. previous trial ended in hung jury. Jury selection ongoing.
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Fort Worth
Vernon
Luther Melton
Stone
Bowie Street
Frank Stone
Underwood
Clinton
New Mexico
East View
Prank
Wayne
Harglavive
Privee
Daninory
Mondne
Triag
Joey
Bon Sepper Supper At Parvers Valley Church
A church supper at Farmer's Valley Church has been announced for next week. Proceeds will help pay insurance on the building. A program to be presented during the supper is planned and details will follow.
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Farmer's Valley Church
Man Arrested On Charge Of Carrying Weapon
Deputy Sheriff Rube Baller and Deputy Marshal C. Lewis arrested a white man last night on a charge of carrying a pistol. An automatic pistol was taken from the man's person.
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Rube Baller
C. Lewis
Win
Fhe Imin
Resk Man Arrested by Deputy Sheriff in Thalia Case
Deputy Sheriff Keesee arrested Ernest Chandler of Thalia late that week and he is being 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
T the Man
Impresario Wins Hearts of Vernon at Local Theater
The Impresario with Percy Hellas opened the Federated Clubs program in Vernon last night. The Vernon Theater was full from orchestra to gallery as the cast delivered singing and acting that drew liberal applause. Percy Hemus, famed for the leading role, headlined a strong company including Francis Ty lor, Thomas McGranihen, Neghn Viemrine, Havel Huntington, and Gladys Craven, all praised as gifted performers.
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Percy Hellas
Chibs
Vernon
Peres Hemus
Francis Tylor
Thomas McGranihen
Neghn Viemrine
Havel Huntington
Glidys Craven
Hotty Kew
Indian Princess Marries Chief of Comanches Saturday
Indian Princess Hiebeneta Little Chief, 40, and Chief Stone Calf, 60, Comanches from Clinton, Oklahoma, were married Sunday in Vernon by Judge Griffiths at the courthouse. An interpreter aided the ceremony. both wore modern attire and offered no explanation for their visit. They departed shortly after to return home.
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Stone Calf
Princem Hiebeneta
Clinton
Okio
Hint Lee
Griffiths
Court House
Hey
Vernon
Boy Struck by Car on Main Street Last Night
A small boy, Karles Freeman, was badly bruised late yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car driven by Dewey Wilson on Main Street while crossing. Witnesses say the slick street caused the unavoidable accident. Wilson assisted the boy to a physician. injuries not serious.
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Karles Freeman
J. L. Freese
Ind Wis
Dewey Wilson
Wilson
Kramer Takes Prizes at Poultry Show Mundy
Vernon man L. P. Kramer won three prizes at Mundy poultry show last week, taking first, second and third ribbons with dark barred rochers.
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Kramer
L. PP. Kramer
Vernon Man
Mundy
Mr. Kramer
Sheriff halts jail delivery in Odell bank robbery case
Sheriff Edmondson interrupts an attempted jailbreak tied to the Odell Farmers State Bank heist. A prisoner released on bond carried a letter urging accomplices to saw their way to liberty, while investigators label the suspects names as uncertain. Detectives found a brick wall hole and tools with nitroglycerin nearby but believe the robbers fled before finishing the second wall breach.
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Wilburger
Farmers State Bank
Odell
Prank Edmondson
Buly
Prisoper
Bend
Radmondson
Odell Bank
Chroust
Assistant Pastor Assumes Duties With Local Church
Rev Charles Marts takes the role of assistant pastor at Pirat Methodist Church in Vernon after moving from Crowell circuit. He was a junior preacher in the Northwest Texas Conference at Plainview and has served in circuit work for several months, succeeding the late Rev Alt Hightower. His local friends praise his calling and growing opportunities.
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Charles Marts
Pirat Methodist
Crowell
Foard County
Vernon
Dro KB. Dickenson
Timne
Marie
Alt Hightower
Lockhnew
Fargo Stores Robbed of Money and Merchandise
Mason's wool Daniels and Chis holm's stores in Fargo were robbed late Saturday night with windows forced. A small amount of cash, checks, and merchandise were taken from Nason's and Daniels and Chisholm's stores. A Ford roadster near Forge was stolen, and investigators suspect the robbers fled in that car.
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Mason's
Daniels
Chisholm
Fargo
Nason
Daniels and Hisholim
Ford
Charles Smith
Forge
Veterans Free Passes At Vernon Theater
Vernon Theater management announced free admission for all ex servicemen for the screening of Beyond The Rocks featuring Rudolph Valentino and Gloria Swanson. The picture, a top hit of the year, will be shown Monday and Tuesday.
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Vernon Therter
Rudolph Valentiano
Gloria Rwanson
American relief ships arrive as Japanese doubt turns to gratitude
After Admiral Anderson led the Ashaitic squadron to the Japanese coast following a deadly earthquake, local ministers and residents doubted the American mission. The Pacific Mail liner President Taft carried the relief group to Gan Francs co, where skeptics learned the visitors came bearing food and medicine, not a plunderous mission.
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A. KB. Anderson
Sohoma Tirhorine Wecauley
Japan
Gan Prancisco
Armistice Day Program Highlights Vernon Celebration
The Armistice Day observance in Vernon attracted large crowds with a poppy sale by Boy Scouts raising funds for disabled veterans. A morning service at First Baptist featured Rev. J. Minis and a veterans march, followed by a full program at the Methodist Church with music, readings, and a history of the 86th Division. Earlier, a county wedding united Miss Benny Cox and Mr. Walter May at the court house with family witnessing.
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Vernon
Boy Scouts
Court House
First Baptist Church
Pre. J. J. Minis
Dehorn Hit
Mise
Benny May ‘Cox
T. J. Griffiths
Howse
Otte
Misa Lorena Hix
Bother
Walter Skijeworth
J.C. Cox
Crowell
Hix
Biro
T. J. ix
Talinge
Talimoge
Miss Clara Colles Returns Home After Operation
Miss Clara Colles has returned to her home after an operation for appendicitis performed several weeks ago. She is improving rapidly and hopes to be active again soon.
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Clara Colles Hax
NonResidents and Vernon Pay Bulk of Taxes
Tax analysis by OS. BL Porterfield shows Vernon residents and nonresident property owners pay the bulk of county taxes. Vernon property values and nonresident holdings drive support for a proposed 600,000 bond issue, with residents outside city and banks shouldering major shares through their valuations.
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Vernon
Rger
Porterfield
City of
SOO
Walgoner
Wilbarger
Pease River
Vane
SUN
PTA Plans Hot Dishes and Program for Week
The Shire school Parent Teacher Association lists hot dish committee members for the week with Mrs A Hollar as president and notes a school event at 4 pm Thursday including musical items. The postponed supper at Lockett School House will be held Friday night November 16 with the previously planned program restored.
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A. Hollar
Paarent-Teacher Association of
Shire
Setioal
Hlt
Terhune
J. B. Mortis
Sewell
RL Dickinson
Shire School
Parent-Teacher Association
Luno Solo
Mira
Ko Christian
Lockett Schol House
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