Liquor and gaming raids yield 28 arrests in Wilharg county
Sheriff Edmonson and deputies report four gallons of corn liquor seized in Vernon on West Pease Street. Three arrests on felony warrants, and multiple gambling arrests followed over three days as part of the crackdown. Persons charged include a Vernon man for illegal liquor possession and others in poker and gambling cases.
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Vernon
Frank Edmonson
Maionsen
West Pease Street
Main Street
Smnthi
Wichita Falls
Edmonson
Rube Bailey
W. M. Huff
Odell
Fargo
Depuy Ruberniley
Farge
Hemple
Wichita County
Justice of the Peace
Griffiths’ Court
Harry Underwood
Fleetra
Teachers Average Salary in Wilbarger County Rise Above 1000
A chart from the state superintendent's office shows Wilbarger County teachers earn between 600 and 1000 dollars annually. Wichita County leads in pay at over 1500, with Easter Archer Knox and fourth counties in a similar class to Wilbarger. Hardeman and Falls are lower. Only eight counties exceed 1500.
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Wil Harger County
Wichita County
Easter
Archer
Knox
Fourth
Wilbarger
Hardeman
Auto Accessories House To Occupy New Building
A modern filling station and mobile accessories store will occupy the new metal and concrete building at North Main and Maiden streets. Owner J A Puckett will stock gasoline oils tires tubes and a general line of accessories. The site replaces the Pockett grocery store burned recently. The 50 by 11 foot structure features concrete drives and a double service system. occupancy expected next week.
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North Main
Maiden Streets
J. A. Puckett
Pockett
Bouilding
Thanksgiving program at Sherwood schoolhouse
Sherwood schoolhouse in the north part of this county will host a Thanksgiving program and a pie supper Friday night. An interesting program has been prepared and the whole community is expected to attend.
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Sherwood
Mac
Vernon
Doria
T. H W. Shive
West Texas
Tam
Doheney
Enmme
S Ehool
Dolores
Heb
Diehener
Mrs Im J Umberson Dies After Years In Texas Home
Mrs. Im J Umberson, 78, died at her daughter’s Tolbert home. A Wilbarger County resident 14 years, she was born in Pike County Asia and married three times. Services were at Polbert Bayelist church with Rev. Frank McNair officiating. burial in Gholson, Texas. Survived by two daughters and two sons. recognized for church work and charity to orphans.
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M. J. Umberson
PC. Wood
Tolbert
Wilbarger County
Mr. Umberson
Writ of Attachment on Bale of Cotton Quashed
In a justice court Monday morning a writ of attachment on a bale of cotton belonging to ess Woolsey was quashed on motion by the defendant’s cases. The writ had been secured by A. H. Crawford, and yesterday’s action on the writ does not affect the debt suit.
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Ess Woolsey
Justice Court
A. H. Crawford
Elks Comedy Show Promises Pretentious Clever Affair
Rehearsals for the Elks Mus en Comedy Novelty show at the Verton Theatre progress over two weeks. Aimed to be stylish and entertaining with New York direction by Mrs. Young. The cast includes Vernon’s locals, debutantes, matrons, and prominent citizens. Elaborate staging and costumes promise burlesque and musical numbers, with a bronze clock scenic piece and sequences like Usher Chorus, Round the Clock, Little Miss, and Ragtime Wedding finale.
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Ig Elks’ Musen
Verton Theatre
Fuerrtay
Elke
Fran Favaralte
Neve
van Haya
Sete Loy
Vernon
Sib-Dehs
Mrs. Young
New York City
Waring
Third Cage Girls
Amy-Gah
Talian
Dice Seone
U S Report Shows Huge Cotton Yield
A Department of Commerce census report shows Wilbarger county gaining 20 717 bales of cotton this fall, surpassing the previous nine year total and exceeding the Vernon Record’s earlier compilation by about 500 bales, reflecting a substantial crop yield.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Wilbarger County
Vernon Record
Denver Railroad Safe At Tolbert Robbed By Yeggs
Burglars gained entry to the Fort Worth and Denver station at Tolbert Sadway night. They pried open the safe and escaped with about 12,000 in currency. The heist was quiet and professional, with entry through a window and the blinds pulled to shield the crime from passersby. Authorities expect to make definite progress by week’s end as agents assist county officers.
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Denver Railroad
Tolbert
Yeggs
Fort Worth and
Denver
Alent
Neombher
Mark
Hater
Hunters Hear Many Cettes Over Home Made Radio
Hunters on a Beaver Creek camping trip heard Davenport Davenport Chicago Los Angeles Dallas Houston and other stations with a single tube detector set built by BE. 8. Stanley. The group, including Mr. and Mrs. Hampton and Mr. and Mrs. Manis, strung an aerial between two trees and used a cir battery for power. Several ducks were killed and the outing was highly enjoyable.
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E.W. Hampton
2. Manis
Beaver Creek
Davenport
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dallas
Houston
BE. 8
Stanley
Vernon Thor
Tent Dweller Arrested and Released on Vagrancy Charge
A woman living in a tent on the town’s north edge was arrested Saturday on a vagrancy charge. She posted a $40 bond for appearance in justice court Monday, retained a local attorney, and the case was dismissed that afternoon by Justice of the Peace T. J. Griffiths.
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Justice Court
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Griffiths
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Gratitude And Charity
A commemoration urges Americans to thank Divine Providence for blessings and freedom amid global tyranny and famine. It highlights Wilbarger County’s bountiful crops, general health, and prosperity while calling readers to help those lacking clothing, food, or support.
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Pilgrim Fathers
America
Wilbarger County
Purchaser Of Pigs Outruns Paper To Advertiser's Home
A Vernon Record notice about pigs for sale triggered a local chase as a resident advertised to a buyer. The ad appeared around 3 o clock and a purchaser, alerted by the paper, reportedly visited the advertiser at home, prompting competitive bids and a swift response.
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Vernon
Hays
Vermont
Deeritha
Rotarians Endorse Vernon High School Plan
Vernon Rotarians backed building a new high school, urging swift action. The group emphasized better facilities for 405 pupils, with 540 enrolled, noting current spaces and personnel strains. Committees were appointed to survey site needs and equipment, as the project moves toward a formal investigation and public consideration.
Evangelistic Meeting Closes With Crayon Drawing Program
Hatley will present a full program at the Central Christian Church as part of the evangelistic meeting ending tonight at the First Christian Church. An admission price will be charged. The event attracted large crowds over two weeks and led to 22 additions to the church.
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Hatley
Anlerate Adorlasien
City buys 15000 feet of pipe for new water mains
City officials announce the purchase of 15000 feet of eight and six inch pipe from Bethlehem Steel Company to improve the water system. Delivery is planned for January with a total cost near 20000 dollars and a saving from direct purchase. Construction of concrete and dirt reservoirs on a 21 acre tract near Condan Springs begins soon, with capacity for 400000 gallons and 750000 gallons in two reservoirs. A two-direction pumping plan and a potential rate cut of about 10 percent are outlined, aiming to lower Vernon’s water rates and improve supply reliability.
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Harry Mason
Bethtelitz Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Cat Pebrudey
Widlow
Throating
Ata
Condan Springs
Cheminyov
Mense
Tod Taghig
Condon Springs
Vernon
Famous contralto to perform in Vernon concert season
Announcement from Mrs C Bareed president of the musicians club says Vernon will host Made ame Afiee Hasetd, Goanewt Mouanian, a renowned contralto, with Adelante KRepner and Guvifrey Wettertow as pianist and violinist. The club plans multiple local performances during the season under Wise managers, aiming to bring a continental tour presence to Texas venues.
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C. Bareed
Musicians’ Club
Goanewt
Vernon
Taney
Wiebila
Ain Teal
Vernonesch
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