Harrold residents push for county road bonds
Harrold speakers accuse Vernon business interests of breaking faith on past road promises. They urge Vernon voters to support the county bond issue for country roads, claiming previous assurances failed and time has come to fund local infrastructure. Local figures Holt and Lockett defend unity and pledge county roads.
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W. H. Holt
Vernon
Lockett
W. HH. Hot
Harrold
Mr. Holt
Sant
Tarrold
J. B. Lockett
Initiation To Be Held By Local Elks Lodge Nov 20
Initiation for V1 candidates scheduled at the local Elks Lodge on Tuesday night November 20. District Deputy Grand Starter Rider Charles Y Welch of Potameth will attend the event. A social smoker and cabaret with professional entertainment is planned for the evening.
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Elks Lodge
Charles Y. Welch
Potuameth
Robbery Suspects Detained as Descriptions Circulate
Two boys, Reynolds and an alias, linked to a burglary spree in Gainesville. Recovered a stolen automobile. sheriffs Eduradson and Murray coordinate transfer to Wichita Falls. Police say arrests expected tomorrow as officers nationwide chase leads.
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Reynolds
Ghinesville
Heriff
Frank Madsenidn
Farag
Ballar
Smith
Ed@uradson
Ainesville
Murhy
Wichita Falls
Wchita Falls
Ring Burglary Convictions Hit Oklahoma Texas Railroads
Charges of burglary trail three men Milton Houshton and Johnson convict in Denver jurisdiction. A break in at a Denver station and ring-related thefts prompt long sentences and a nationwide manhunt for Johnson. Electra Chamber backs Vernon road bond and praise for local business support and highway improvements.
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Milton
Guy Houshton
Denver I
Misty Toor
Oklahoma
Texas
M. 4
Davight
Denver
Penitentials Fund
Houghton
Ho Johnson
Socg Cash
Ardmore
Johnson
My. Davight
Lin Tan Enforcement
Three Years for Alleged Burglar in Denver Robbery
Milrecy Wit and two accomplices were charged with breaking into the Fort Worth and Dover railroad station and blowing the safe. Jim Charm ing burglarry was held in the 46th district court where Milton was tried last term but the jury failed to reach a verdict.
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Luthy
Milrecy
46Th
Jim Charming
Milton
Fort Worth
Dover
Nee
Government Cotton Ginning Report Cites County Totals
The Witbarger County Government Cotton Ginning Report to November 1 shows 7,733 bases ginned this year versus 20,717 by the same date last year. The announcement was made by J. E B. Lutz.
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Witbarger County
J. E B. Lutz
Fire destroys residence on North Fastlin d Street
Fire caused by a defective flue destroyed a five room cottage on North Fastline Street Wednesday night at 12 o clock. Occupants escaped with only the south portion saved as firemen could not reach the blaze due to the fire department’s distance from a hydrant. About 60 gallons of chemicals were used to fight the flames.
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Fastlind Street
Deputy McClendon Pursues Robbery Suspects in Fargo Case
Deputy Boyd McClendon left for Gainesville today to pursue two youths linked to the Fargo robbery and auto theft last Saturday. He led the case, identified the missing boy, and the recovered car was traced to Gainesville.
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Boyd
District Map Sparks Vernon Tax and Road Debate
Petitioners urge a countywide ballot to form a defined district ending at Vine Street and Poise River, to fund a Lee Highway paving and county bond. They cite stopping boundary cuts, seek election authority, and push a paved road to improve southwestern access, opposing local self interests.
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Lota
Breda
Camis
Cmrt
Vernon
A. C. Tackett
Wales
Compussioners Court
Bath
Rome
Kitt Lee
Wertoef
CLUP Women Attend Federation Convention
Delegates from CLUP gather at a federation convention in Wichita this week. The event featured several speakers and a meet schedule though specifics are unclear due to damaged text. Delegates, including notable members Berry and Williams, prepared for visiting duties and local features.
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CLUP
Federation
Severab
Sebie de
Two men held in death case investigation details emerge
Report outlines two men detained in connection with a death. The article narrates initial police actions, the discovery of evidence on November and subsequent statements. It references locations, suspects, and ongoing interrogation as authorities pursue a formal motive and timeline.
Highway Board Chairman Confirms Offer on State No 5
The chairman of the state highway board confirms an offer on Colorado Gulf highway. Local spelling variants and garbled OCR text accompany the report, but the core item is the highway No 5 project identity and the board’s confirmation.
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Rep Prey
Teiras
Cotton Bales Ginned at Lockett in Huge Quantity
Over 1500 bales of cotton were ginned at Lockett, with figures indicating substantial ginning activity. The report notes extensive processing and activity around the area, reflecting a strong cotton season. Local figures Wilbarger and Pedr are referenced in the ginning counts and surrounding remarks.
Donges Cap tocres Poultry Prez Adrift in Confused Notice
A garbled OCR style paragraph mentions Donges Cap Tocres Poultry President and references Vernon, Montene, and Okla amid scattered names. It notes a church service by Rev WL Beatles of Abilene and a weekend schedule at a local church and school at 4230, with unclear dates or actions.
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Beniewment
Beatles
Abilene
Okignifen
Siunday
Federated Clubs Back Bonds for County Road Plan
The Wichita Parks session of the federated clubs endorsed bonds to fund road construction in the county. They praised progress on the high school project and Community Week, with members active in fundraising and public support. The group also supported equipment for Aiagehan Park and a concrete stage area.
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Narser
Wirians
Ebiatis
Vernon
Wilharger
Aiagehan Park
Asleep on Highway Nearly Run Over At Night
A man returning from Burkiswnett late Wednesday night nearly ran over a boy asleep in the road near Pier rela. The inebriated driver awoke by the crash as his auto edged away. Father and mother comforted the child and learned the boy’s father was dead. Witnesses described the scene as a bright cloud and a sharp impact.
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Burkiswnett
Pierrela
Fred Birkharnett
Thanksgiving Day football game to be played here
A weathered and rough account notes a forthcoming Thanksgiving Day football game to be played locally with teams from Fargo and Perry or Parhsa. Reports mention a visiting squad and possible practice weather with descriptions of events around North Main Street and a social gathering including a dance and music by the Original Southern Trumpeters.
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North Main Street
Moiske O
Lee Highway Eligible for Federal Aid in Texas
In Vernon a resident disputed federal aid for Lee Highway. State Engineer Frantlerey clarifies that Lee Highway follows the same federal aid rules as State Highway No. 28 and is eligible for federal funds if the $600,000 bonds are approved. The Federal Highway System caps seven percent of Texas road mileage for federal aid.
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Lee Highway
Highway Department
Hatin
Chacrmas
State Highway Commission
Hubbard
Verran
Texas
Vernon
J. 2D. Panntteray
Fonnutteray
Isis
Shite Highways Commission
Tee
Prantlerey Cool
Phaboodey
Murlosdy
Panwell
Wis
Crowell
Federal Department
Federat Highway System
Rossman Heads New Electric Plant Projects
Rossman, last months Vernon Electric manager, leaves to oversee construction of additional plants. He travels to San Antonio headquarters where Be We sith takes charge as supervisor. Mir Ressi will lead other construction efforts, with Mr. Minith noted for extensive lighting and power industry experience amid ongoing plant work.
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Janes Gordher Rossin
Vernon Electric and Ire
Fion
Fie
Tana
San Antonio
Be Wesith
Pera Hoot Tamer
Mir Ressi
Otter
San
Minith
Vernon Loses Came Protest In District Championship
West tests by Coach Gak hyeith ne ineety ole. Council weet bes riling to set another chance to oli chix orent. Strawn and Wichita fans head to Wichita Falls for district final with Vernon favored to outweight Wichita Falls. outcome highly anticipated.
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Atere
Gak Hyeith
Megane
Stata
Strawn
Wichita
Wichita Falls
Striown
Aleft
Miuch
Vernon
Seatson
Altion
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