Welfare drive in Wilbarger County nets $667.92 on first day
Wilbarger County Welfare Association reports $667.92 raised on day one of an $8500 net quota with many districts yet to canvass. Dr. B L Moore urges continued fundraising for the county's poor. a special collection at the Methodist church raised $52.17. A partial donor list includes Swartwood & Company, Liberty Cafe, and others.
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Welfare Association
Mercy
Liberal
Wilbarger County Welfare Association
Jed Morrow
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Day of Old Fashioned Variety Here
Vernon woke on Thanksgiving morning to a cold norther and a calm home scene. Town folks stayed indoors as turkey aromas filled kitchens and old routines played out, while a football game titled County Truly Thankful capped the holiday.
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Vernon
Father
Mother
Susie
Johnny
Not So Much for Farm Loans
State papers report a $15 million Texas Farm Loan Bank allocation from the national government but inquiry shows the figure is the Texas allotment for May to next year. About half has been paid out and applications approved for the rest, with Houston reports of $25 million in first seven months and Wilharger loan association receiving a large share. Local secretary W. N. Stokes says the error was in the account. other listed individuals and businesses appear in a damaged continuation of the list.
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Texas Farm Loan Bank
W. N. Stokes
Texas
Houston
Wilharger’s Loan Association
Stokes
State Bank
Community group raises funds for domestic arts department
The High School Parents-Teachers Association reports about 290.4 dollars raised six years ago for a domestic arts department at the high school. Officers include Mrs N Stokes as president and Miss Anna Joe Pend ton as treasurer. The group discusses rebuilding, a new electric light plant, and fighting the boll weevil with a countywide cleanup effort led by L K Johnson.
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J. J. Doheney
J. Farrell
N. Stokes
Parent Teachers Association
A.D. Hockersmith
Anna Joe Pendton
Emmett Piper
Box Supper at Mant Hill Schoolhouse for Red Cross
A box supper is planned at Mant Hill schoolhouse on Friday night December 2. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. all are invited and asked to bring a box.
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Mant Hill
Red Cross
Crowell Leaders Visit Vernon Chamber Meeting
Crowell business leader Mark Henry president of the Crowell Chamber of Commerce and banker Jim Belt visited Vernon on Wednesday to discuss local commerce and community affairs.
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Mark Henry
Crowell
Wilbarger County Wins $208000 Highway 5 Appropriation
A Texas state highway grant of 208000 was approved for Highway 5 in Wilbarger County after local delegation support and a strong showing in the bond election. County Judge Meltugh and commissioner Bourland credited the delegation’s presentation and public sentiment for the favorable decision, noting the Colorado-to-Gulf route was not involved.
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Wilbarger County
A. M. Bonrhiand
Highway Commission
Bourland
Wilbarger
Texarkana
Meltugh
State Highway Commission
Churches Combine Thanksgiving Services in Vernon
A well attended Thanksgiving service was held yesterday morning at the Methodist Church with Dr. BE Moore of the Presbyterian Church presiding. Dr. Moore delivered the sermon, prayers led by Tey, W. T. Rouse and W. P. Garvin, Gus Ramage read the President’s proclamation, and Ter Johnson gave the benediction. A special charity collection raised 82.17 dollars.
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Methodist Church
BE. J. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Vernon
Doctor Moore
Tey
W. T. Rouse
W. P. Garvin
Gus Ramage
Uearding
Ter Johnson
Special District Court To Adjourn Tomorrow
The special term of district court now in session will adjourn tomorrow according to Judge Robert Cole of Crowell. The term has run two weeks with light docket. A divorce was granted this morning in Charles Blanchard versus Ruth Blanchard.
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Special District Court
Robert Cole
Crowell
Charles Blanchard
Ruth Blanchard
Box Supper at Odell Nets Large Proceeds
A box supper at Odell high school auditorium last Friday night netted 265.61. The funds were used for online and lights for the school. The auditorium was filled to capacity and Odell plans to add music and expression departments once 48 teachers are obtained.
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Odell High School
Odell
Miss Geraldine Parker Hosts Thanksgiving Card Party
Mrs Parker entertained friends at her West Wilbarger Street home for a Thanksgiving afternoon. Refreshments were served and high score is credited to Miss Johnny Mallow. Guests arrived and departed between 2 and 6 o clock.
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Geraldine Parker
West Wilbarger Street
Johnny Mallow
Fire causes minor damage at Friese home
A fire shortly after 8 last night caused small damage at the Friese residence at 626 South Lexington Street. Fire officials say the blaze likely started from an oil stove and was confined to the walls.
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Friesen
South
Lexington Street
Thanksgiving Day Contest Won by Vernon
Vernon defeated Mangum Oklahoma 14 to 7 in a cautious first half, with Nelson starring for Mangum on offense and Vernon responding in the second half as Parr and Bramblett boosted the locals. Strong defensive work by Reed helped Vernon seal the win on home soil.
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Vernon
Mangum
Okla
Losis
Morrow
Betty
Nelson
Satton
Small
Rootera
Pare
Bramblett
Geak
Verdon
Wichita Falls
Hollar
Parr
Husky
Mrasgum
B Reed
Freed
Morris
Farrell
Pramblett
Manzini
Vernon Pie
Tater Manegum
NASA
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Joe Sumner
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Tutz & Sehmaker
J. 1
Swartwood
Liberty Cafe
Parr. Bros
Vernon Cotton OW Company
Works Auto Supply Company
Napier
G. C. Morris Renfro Hardware Company
Sewell Grain & Fuel Company
Shamburger Lumber Company
McCelvey Grocery Company
McFatl Auto Company
D. Terrell
Frank Murchison
Beavers Lumber Company
G. Hawkins
L. Ry Piper
Hab Colier
Claud Oliver
J. V. Owen
W. A. Wilhelm
Giarr Meat Market
Cook
Keitherry
Vernon Abstract Company
the Thompson
J. J. Murray
Jessie Schuette
Iss
Mildred McLarty
V.’Vardy
BOD. Flaniken
White & Ann
Lisenbee Furniture Company
Servicr Company
Iceji
Leslie Russell
R. L. Freeman
Bs Bros
A. B. Garland
Albert Kes
Laura Randal
Fula Good+low
W. B. Huggins
EF. M. Rogers
Arter Stinnett
Paul Keneschke
AcFall
Geo. Weatherall
Ernest Hampton
General * Auto? Supply Company
Beott Hall
Bensett
Pennett
VET Eat County
Spiros Zantis
George James
Lillian Newton
S. M. Fentress
White Garage
W. C. Orr
Hb, Wilhelm
P. W. Hendrix
J. D. Allison
John McBee
Dr. R Wflix
R. E. Wafer
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Myrtle Hagin
Myrtle McCroskey
Clara Colley
Dee Norwood
G. E. Harrison
B.C. Christian
B. C. Brown
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Frank O'Neal
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