Wilbarger County Wins 203000 Federal Aid for Gulf Highway
Wilbarger County receives 203000 dollars in federal aid via the State Highway Commission to supplement local bonds for a concrete road from Vernon to Oklaunion and toward Tolbert. The grant, part of a liberal allotment, accelerates east west concrete paving and may use Wilbarger labor where possible.
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Wilbarger County
State Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
BE. L. McHugh
A. M. Bourland
Austin
Oklaunion
Vernon
Tolbert
EB. J. McHugh
Jed Morrow
Highway Commission
Wilbarger Com Bprie
Pacific
Wilburger
Wilburger County
Fargo
Beaver Creek
The
Kent
State Commission
Wilbarger
Commission
Odell
Red River
Welfare drive prepared in Wilbarger County
Wilbarger County Welfare Association readies a county wide charity drive to raise 8500 for one year. workers are assigned to blocks at Chamber of Commerce with two per block and Red Cross buttons for contributors. Dr B L Moore appeals for support citing unified relief and savings versus independent past giving.
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Wilbarger County Welfare Association
Chamber of Commerce
Rea Cross
Wilbarger Counry
Red Cross
S. FE. Porterfield
J. L. Showers
R. M. Bargdell
O. A. Brunson
W. N. Stokes
M. Janey
Ww. C. Baker
R. PD
Davis
D. Estes
A. F. Winston
Cy Long
G. C. Morris
B. L. Moore
Wilbarger County
Vernon
FR. L. Moore
Vernon Record
FT. Worth
Toll bridge plan eyed near Orient railroad crossing
A state engineer will visit Witbarger county to survey the area for a toll bridge to be built just below the Orient railroad crossing. The action aims to establish a crossing and fund via tolls.
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Orient Railroad
Witbarger County
Marines to Guard Mail Trucks Amid Robbery Spike
An effort to curb mail robberies assigns about 200 U S Marines to protect New York post office routes and traveling mail cars nationwide. The plan, described by Lieutenant Harry Miflers, involves armored mail wagons guarded by two Marines per vehicle.
Mayors Invited to Fort Worth Kiwanis Event
Fort Worth Kiwanis invites mayors from western Texas to attend a November 20 gathering at the Hotel Texas. The program aims to promote closer trade relations with an entertainment afternoon and a dinner in the Crystal Ballroom. Vernon Mayor Barry Mason said he is considering attending the function.
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Kiwanis Cin of
Fort Worth
Pesus
Texas
Mic Cvenins
Varry Mason
Vernon
Children Missionary Society Meeting At Local Church
The Children's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Friday afternoon at 4:80 in the church’s basement. Superintendent Mr. G Carry urges members to bring mite boxes and dues. boxes will be opened during the session.
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Children’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Children’s Department
G@ Carry
W. Co. TOU Meeting With Ladies of the Way
To meet Friday afternoon at 8 oclock at Mrs. W E Fergunson home. Members urged to attend.
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W. Co. Tou
Ladies of the Way
T. U
W E. Fergunson
Shrine Ceremonial to Attract Shriners in Wichita Falls
Many Shriners from Vernouariel surrounding territory are expected for the Maskat Shrine Temple ceremony in Wichita Falls on Thanksgiving. About 850 novices will attend with nightly rehearsals. Novices register at the Mason Temple, then a parade precedes a shuttle to Callfield for the ceremony. Ladies of Maskat Temple will serve Thanksgiving dinner to nobles and spouses after the work, followed by a ball in a hangar.
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Vernouariel Surrounding
Ita
Ellis
Pormmple
Porth
Shriners
Callfield
Maskat
Wichita Falls
McCarter Named West Texas Chamber District Manager
McCarter, secretary of the Chilieside Chamber of Commerce, is named district manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. He will assume duties December 1 after two months in press work. Former Vernon resident led local lodge and later ran oil field supply business.
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Wcarter
West Texas Chamber
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Unuit
McCarter
Weat Texas Chamber
Vernon
RIK Todge
See
Sells Interest In Garber Shop Becomes King & Pyte
Pyte purchases A B York’s share in the Sanitary Darber Show under McKibbin's Clothing Co. The show will be known as King & Pyte. Mr York contemplates returning to Kentucky.
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Pyte
A. BE. York
McKibbin’'a Clothing Co
King & Pyte
Mr. York
Kentucky
Commissioners Set January 3 Bond Election
Commissioners unanimously agreed to call a January 3 bond election for a $100,000 city water project at 6 percent interest. J D Key was appointed city marshal, takes office immediately, and a $1,000 bond posted to assume duties. Mayor Mason praised Key’s past sheriff work. speculation rises on filling his council seat via special election.
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J. D. Key
Water and Sewer Department
Damacy B Deee
Texas Public Service Company
Toutine
J.D. Key
Key
Vernon
HK. TV
Bratton
Muir Shat
Wilharger County
Tory Mason
W. TB. Abbott
W. A. Huddleston
Hagler Dies From Accidental Wound In Texas Hunt
James P. Hagler 41? years old and manager of a San Antonio wholesale grocery company died Friday from a wound received Wednesday while hunting in Schleicher County. The body was shipped to Fort Worth, his former home. Mr. Hagler was cousin to Mrs. Herb Varrell of Vernon.
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James P. Hagler
San Antonio
Schleicher County
Fort Worth
Mr. Hagler
Herb Varrell
Vernon
Singing School at Bag Seuffle Ends This Week
About eighty attendees join the singing school at Bag Seuffle conducted by Mr. Williams of Vernon. H. W. Jackson, visiting Vernon, says the weeklong session will continue and notes rain is badly needed as wheat farmers grow concerned about dry weather. farmers in high section show rising interest in poultry.
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Bag Seuffle
Mr. Williams
Vernon
H.W. Jackson
Jackson
South Fort Worth Signachol poised for Thanksgiving clash
South Fort Worth signachol, set to play football at Thanksgiving, posted 127 points this season while opponents totaled 26. The team beat Fort Worth Polytechnic 12 to 0 earlier, and Wichita Falls is set to face Polytechnic on Thanksgiving Day.
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South Fort Worth Signachol
Southsiders
Fort Worth Polytechnic
Wichita Falls
Polytechnic
Hendricks of Fargo Seeks Permanent Citizenship
G A Hendricks of Fargo was in Vernon Saturday. He recently moved to Wilbarger from Harris County, arriving last August. He likes the county, and neighbors hope he becomes a permanent citizen.
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G. A. Hendricks
Fargo
Vernon
Mr. Hendricks
Wilbarger
Harris County
Rebekahs To Meet At Odd Fellows Hall
A get together meeting of Rebekahs is scheduled for Thursday night at the Odd Fellows Hall. All are urged to attend.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Girl Born to East Venom Probascos
A girl was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Paul Probasco of East Vernon. Mother and child are doing well.
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Probasco
Paul Probasco
East Vernom
Vernon Battles Wichita Falls To Second Tie Game
Vernon and Wichita Falls battled to a scoreless tie in a tense contest on Vernon’s home field. Both sides showed strong defense with standout runs and tackles from Bramblett Small Coffey Taney and Kenley as the game remained goalless through the first half and into the final period.
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Vernon Batles
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Wickte Falls
Wiehita
Stringer
Neamn
Brat
Wichita
Hollar
Prambler
Small
Parr
Baird
Farrell
Robinson
Coffey
Taney
Tembrie
Chewning
Brashier
Kenley
Wiehits
Morrow
Bramblett
Wichita Falla
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U.S. Marines
Atota
New York
Lieutenant Harry Miflers
U.S
Hays
Fbwilraad Rams
United States
Office Cepartients
Kiwanes
Children’s Society
Yee
Maskat Shrine
Wich
Chilieside Chamber of Commerce
Garber Shop
Record-Star-Telegram
Vernon, Texas
Key City
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