Remarkable altitude flight by Captain Schroeder
Captain R W Schroeder of the U S Army air service reached 28 900 feet near Dayton on September 18 and described three climbs from 24 000 to 28 900 feet with oxygen shortages and a dead engine before a safe return to Dayton. He believed 30 000 feet possible with improved goggles and oxygen systems.
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Washington
R. W. Schroeder
Air Service
United States Army
Dayton
Kenly
Military Aeronautics
Schroeder
Ohio
Canton
O. K
Red Cross Chapter Holds Election Tomorrow at Library
The local Red Cross chapter conducts its election tomorrow at the public library with polls open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Red Cross
the Red Cross
Baptist women prepare clothing box for Buckner Orphans
The Baptist church women will pack a clothing box for Buckner Orphan's Home on Monday. Items from readers' closets are welcome, and the box will be collected at the church for shipment. The group notes orphans need clothing and money, continuing an annual drive, with chickens sent last month and rabbits planned for January.
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Dallas
New store fixtures being installed for Perkins-Timberlake and Woolworth
Construction progresses quickly on two Vernon area stores as ceilings floors and lighting are put in. A Woolworth representative may arrive tomorrow to begin basement setup and stock. Perkins-Timberlake aims to move into new quarters by December 1 with hopes of quick turnover.
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Perkins-Timberlake
F. W. Woolworth
Vernon
Woolworth
Cy Long
Perkins-Timberhike
Three Marriage Licenses Issued by Electra County Clerk
The Electra county clerk issued three marriage licenses. J. A. Brannon and Miss Jessie Lee Warren of Electra. Lyman Holcomb and Miss Clara Beesin of Electra. R. L. Story and Miss Mabel McNeel of Electra. The licenses were dated November 13 and November 16.
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Vernon
J. A. Brannon
Jessie Lee Warren
Electra
Lyman Holcomb
Clara Beesin
R. L. Story
Mabel McNeel
Winter ice appears in Vernon scattered pockets
The first ice of the winter was found yesterday morning in Vernon with only scattered reports of ice on water. J. W. Ramsey notes about an eighth of an inch thick ice formed on the horse trough at his farm south of town.
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Vernon
J. W. Ramsey
Red Cross asks for no more fruit pits or shells
Local Red Cross chapter reports nearly 3000 pounds of fruit pits and nut shells collected to make carbon for gas masks for the fighting men. The organization also asks to stop sending tin foil and other metals.
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Red Cross
Vernon Visit of Mr and Mrs Horace Anderson
Mr and Mrs Horace Anderson and their young daughter from Burkburnett visited Vernon on Sunday. Mr Anderson returned home yesterday and the family will spend several days in the area.
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Horace Andreson
Burkburnett
Vernon
Anderson
Rotan Farmer J R Green Makes Vernon Trip
J R Green of Rotan visited Vernon this week on a business trip. He owns a farm at Doans.
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J. R. Green
Rotan
Vernon
Mr. Green
Doans
Ragland Stays Busy in Wichita Falls Visit
H. F. Ragland was in Wichita Falls Friday and Saturday for undisclosed engagements, making appearances at local events and meetings.
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H. F. Ragland
Wichita Falls
Mrs Carpenter and John Shaffer Attend Yawton Military Review
Mrs P L Carpenter and John Shaffer attended a military review in Yawton on Saturday. Mrs Shaffer has worked on government building projects for some time.
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Mmes. P. Ll. Carpenter
John Shaffer
Yawton
Mrs Shaffer
Huggins Family Reunion Travels to Wichita Falls
Lucy Ellen Huggins returned yesterday to Wichita Falls after visiting her brother and sister Mr and Mrs W H Huggins Their mother Mrs Jd H Huggins will remain in Vernon for some time
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Mixes Lucy Ellen Huggins
Wichita Falls
W. H. Huggins
Jd. H. Huggins
Vernov
Mrs Grady Ish Plans Montana Visit Homeward
Mrs Grady Ish will depart tomorrow for her Helena Montana home after visiting her father Harper Reed and father in law W A Ish.
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Grady Ish
Helena
Montana
Harper Reed
W. A. Ish
Frank Hood Departs for San Diego Naval Training Station
Frank Hood left Saturday for Balboa Park in San Diego California to begin work at the naval training station after a furlough at home.
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Frank Hood
Balboa Park
San Diego
Calif
Naval Training Station
Italian mechanic appointed head at Vernon Cotton Oil
C A Kressenburg of Italy becomes head mechanic at Vernon Cotton Oil Co succeeding the late C W Teagarden who recently died. Kressenburg previously resided in Vernon and has taken the position.
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C. A. Kressenburg
Italy
The
Vernon Cotton Oil Company
C. W. Teagarden
Mr. Kressenburg
Vernon
Norton couple welcomes girl in Vernon area
A girl was born November 14 to Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Norton north of Vernon, adding a new member to the Norton family and local community.
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H. N. Norton
Vernon
Fort Worth man spends Sunday with BK ER Eggleston
Deward Wilson of Fort Worth spent Sunday with BK ER Eggleston, sharing time and discussing local matters.
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Deward Wilson
Fort Worth
BK. ER
Eggleston
Mrs. Roberts Visited Crowell Then Vernon Stopover
Mrs. R. D. Roberts of Warghachile passed through Vernon Sunday on her way home from Crowell where she had visited at the home of her daughter Mrs Clyde Orr She also briefly visited Mr and Mrs A J Cody in Vernon
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R. D. Roberts
Warghachile
Vernon Sanday
Crowell
Clyde Orr
A. J. Cody
Vernon
Lentwyler and Abbott Couple In Dallas Trip
Mr and Mrs EB M Lentwyler and Mrs J W Abbott are in Dallas. They left Sunday morning in Mr Lentwyler's car.
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EB. M. Lentwyler
J. W. Abbott
Dallas
Mr. Lentwyler
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Buckner
Perkins
Timberlake
Georgette
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