Burglarized Tolbert store loses near $1000 in goods
Gr C T Rose store at Polbert was burglarized last Wednesday night with about $1000 in goods stolen. Entry came by crowbar, lots of merchandise taken including firearms, clothing, tobacco, and meat. Sheriff Edmonson wired nearby towns to watch for loot. a $50 reward is offered for recovery. Police suspect transient burglars who may fence the items in a large city.
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Gr. T. Rose
Polbert
Sheriff's Department
Frank Edmonson
Red River
Rose
Lewis Chosen as City Policeman in Vernon
D J Lewis of Vernon was selected by the city commission to fill the police vacancy left by Sheriff Edmonson. He will be paid 75 dollars monthly until January 1 as a special traffic officer, then county-matched pay up to 50 dollars monthly thereafter. Mayor Mason and commissioners Blackwood and Rogers authorized actions on a municipal bond for a light and power plant. G J Rossman of Texas Central Power told the panel of planned service improvements as North Texas Power and Light passes to Texas Central.
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Lewis
Vernon
Theity Commission
Frank Edmonson
Coun
Harry Mason
Blackwood
Rogers
G. J. Rossman
Texas Central Power Company
North Texas Power and Light Company
Commission
Chillicothe Farmers Busy Sowing Small Grain
Chillicothe farmer C. H. Rhodes reports cotton remains in fields around Chillicothe while wheat is being sown after recent rains. He notes a good season ahead following last week’s downpour. Rhodes’ daughter Ger tie is recovering from an appendicitis operation at Dallas Baptist Sanitarium.
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Chillicothe
C. H. Rhodes
Rhodes
Vernon
Sheriff Edmonson Heads to Breckenridge as Witness
Sheriff Frank Edmonson left Sunday for Breckenridge to testify in a district court case and was expected to return tonight. Chief Deputy J. M. Keesee remained in charge of the office during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Edmonson
Breckenridge
J. M. Keesee
Married at Vernon Drug Store in Kirkland
Jim Pilton and Miss Susie Stuckey of Kirkland Texas wed at Vernon Drug Store at 9 30 am Monday with Rev Thomas E Milholland officiating. The newlyweds will reside in Kirkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pilton
Susie Stuckey
Kirkland
Tex
Vernon Drug Store
Thomas E. Milholland
Big dairy farm to start December first
J R Messick and Rutledge plan a large dairy poultry and hog operation on the old Chitwood place in southeast Vernon inside the city limits. The dairy will open December 1 with Jerseys and Holsteins, concrete barn floors, and sewerage. Cows will be TB tested and milk deliveries expected December 12. Blooded fowls raised on 5 6 acres, plus Poland China hogs. Public welcome to inspect.
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J. R. Dessick
Rutledge
Vernon
Wilbarge County
Messick
Mr. Messick
Poland
Light Company To Receive Diesel Engine In January
Light Company, which has recently acquired the latal interest of the Texas Public Service company, expects its new diesel oil engine to arrive in Vernon in the latter part of January. J. G. Rossman, local representative, says a telegram from San Antonio confirms shipment from the factory in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Central Power Company
Texas Public Service Company
Vernon
J. G. Rossman
Rossman
San Antonio
Vernon W. C. T. U. to Meet Thursday at Carney Home
The Vernon W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of J. A. Carney for an investigative program. Cecil Storey departed for El Paso to handle legal business and expects to be away about four weeks.
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Vernon W. CC. T. U
J. A. Carney
Cecil Storey
el Paso
Storey
Wilbarger County Cotton Crop Tops State Output
Wilbarger County residents harvested a record cotton crop this fall, with totals exceeding early-season estimates. Local buyers report Vernon gin processed 10,198 bales and other gins delivered about 14,500 bales, pushing county sales toward 2,500,000 dollars in revenue and signaling strong market conditions across Central Texas.
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Wiharger County
Ufe
Wika
Ca Biuan
Vernon
Vernon Ging
Infant Sammie June Porterfield Born November First
Sammie June Porterfield, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs SF Porterfield, was born November 1 and is getting along nicely with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie June
SF. Porterfield
Mrs. Porterfield
Farmer Charged With Cotton Theft From Local Farm
Hiram Templeton, a tenant farmer on the TD. A. Henry farm, is jailed on a felony theft complaint. Arrested Saturday at Wanureka on a sheriff’s Sworn information, he is accused of selling a bale of cotton belonging to Mr. Henry to a local cotton buyer. Deputy Ruben Bailey accompanied by Sheriff Frank Edmonson arranged the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Templeton
TD. A. Henry
Sheriff's Department
Wanureka
Oklo
Henry
Waureka
Frank Edmonson
Ruben Bailey
Templeton
Young People to Study Missionary Book at Church
The Young People's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet at 2 20 p m Friday at Mrs J B Morris home on West Texas street to begin studying the book Playing Square with Tomorrow All young people of the church are asked to attend.
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Young People’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
J. B. Morris
West Texas Street
William Creager Dies of Heart Failure in Vernon Area
W. M. Creager, age 135 by error, died suddenly at his home near Electra from heart failure. He had lived in the county for many years and worked in wholesale gasoline. Funeral services were held in Electra and at the First Methodist Church of Vernon with Dr. R. H. Dickenson officiating. Interment followed at Massview Cemetery. He leaves his wife, father J. A. Creager of Vernon, three brothers, three sisters, and no children. He was a Mason lodge member at Lorenzo and an early member of Vernon’s First Methodist Church.
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W. M. Creager
Bheetra
Menmelay
Deith
Cremer
Electra
First Methodist Church of
Vernon
Robert Fh. Dickenson
Mass View Cemetery
Mr. Creiger
J. A. Creager
J. HH
Fort Worth
J. F
L. H
Mineral Wells
F. D. Little
Nina Creager
Mire
Overton
Okdownion
Grayson County
Willarger County
Mise Mattie Goaley
Mason
Lorenzo, Tex
First Methodist Elic
Graduate in Expression to Aid in Chercid Song Service
Mr and Mrs Bertacei and Mrs Jolio Milhelland arrived from Italy for a few week visit at Rev Thomas DP Milhelland church of Christ. Bertacei and Julia are Rev Milhelland's daughters. Mrs Bertaceid gave an interesting reading at her father's Bible class. Ric is a post graduate in expression and will read nightly during the song service under Prof T S Wedtie. The song service began Monday at 7 50 and runs nightly this week. All who enjoy singing are invited.
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Bertacei
Jolio Milhelland
Italas
Thomas DP. Milhelland
Taitterer
Church of Christ
Mee Bertacei
Julia
Milholand
Trertuecd
Ric
T. 8
Wedtie
Wilbarger Parmer Raises Healy Milo Maize Crop
S L Haynes of Vernon area reports a strong feed crop near Vernon last Saturday. He claims five acres of Red Dwarf maize yielded seven tons. Haynes has farmed in Wilbarger 15 years on the WW Webb place this season.
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Wilbarger Parmer
Healy Milo
Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Wilbarger
WW. Webb Place
Lead Gander In Flock Of Wild Geese Killed By 18 Year Old Youth
An 18 year old youth named Tamis Wieshing shot and killed a wild goose near Vernon while crossing a field. The incident occurred Friday afternoon as geese flew overhead from the Pease and Red Rivers. The single fours shot from a pomp shotgun brought down an eight pound goose, reportedly the first wild goose killed in Vernon this season.
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Tamis Wieshing
Sant
Mvail
Henry Riesling
Alles
Vernon
Red Rivers
Gete
Ted River
Mir
Kiesting
Forty Two Tournament to Be Held This Friday Night
A forty ton tournament will be held at Elkcs club rooms Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 and Friday evening from 8 to 10:30. Public invited with a moderate admission. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the elves government find Meoo and Mere Harry Mason and Jim Townsend left Sunday for Worth Worth to attend the social mentire of the Downs League of Manabe palittees.
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Elkcs’ Club
Annemmneenent
Meoo
Mere Harry Mason
Jim ‘Townsend
Wort Worth
Sorial Mentire
Downs League of
Manabe
Palittees
Gilesia
Port Worth
Kiwanis Elitats
Lineheon Monte
Vernon Meets Seymour Friday In Tough Grid Showdown
Vernon Wichschon leads undefeated squad to host Seymour at 3 p.m. Friday in a rugged clash. Seymour, boasting a strong defense, eyes the Vernon win as Coach Galbraith fields a deep lineup with Hollar Caldwell Reed and Walker among key players. The visitors seek momentum after a hard-fought defeat by Graham, while Vernon aims to extend its unbeaten run.
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Vernon Wichschon
Wiellte Valle
Seymour
Seymour Thie
Graham
Vernon
Welett
Galbraith
Flogers
Abbott
Thempson
T. Key
C. Reed
RG. Buchanan
Khive
Reed
Robingon
T. T. Fergeson
Justin
J. B
Hollar
Q. Withers
H. Bourland
Wo. Walker
F. B. Hollar
Hard to Figure Leader Race Extremely Close
Campaign round two nears with a huge $100 cash prize for candidates entering the home stretch. Votes surge as the Record's epoch making contest nears its end, with leaders tied and fortunes hinging on the upcoming period. The second period closes December 2, and big capital prizes await winners in a thrilling finish.
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Dee
Osira
Lion's Club Sleight of Hand Exhibition Featured Guest
At the Lion's Club meeting Haley, an evangelistic singer, performed sleight of hand tricks including knot tying and water vanish tricks praised by the attendees. Guest host Adam Donges showcased seven birds from his prize flock. The club discussed attending Frederick Lions’ special meeting and supporting National Education Week.
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Tineheen
The
Lion's Club
Haley
Adam Donges
Loans’ Club
Peenigges Perete ml
Veterans Pass Resolution On Death Of C A Richie
A resolution by Camp Cabell No 125 Confederate Veterans honors death of C A Richie district clerk of Wilbarger County and Civil War veteran. The message notes sadness but belief he rests better, pledging to join him in the afterlife and not bring him back. Adjutant L H Stalcup signs the statement.
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A. Richie
Wilbarger County
Camp Cabell
L. H. Stalcup
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