Ava White Writes Home From France Hospital
Ava White son of Mr and Mrs J F White of White City reports from Vernon that he is in a hospital in France with mumps dated November 7 though he did not return to the firing line before the armistice on November 11 He served in the Ninetieth Division and had been in heavy combat before. Before service he was assistant cashier of Farmers State Bank. Miss Clara Riddle arrived from Olney to visit her father Rev J B Riddle. Lt William Berry and Pvt Charles Berry from Fort Sill Okla visit their father T A Berry. Mrs P H Coltz er left to visit her mother near Frederick Okla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava White
J. F. White
White City
Vernon
France
White
Farmers State
William Berry
Charles Berry
Fort Sill
Okla
T. A. Berry
Berry
School of Fire
Baloon
Signal
Public Library Receives Notable Book Gifts and Additions
The public library gains new popular titles donated by Mrs. Guy L. Waggoner including Gunner Depew and The Wadon of the Giants. The collection also expands with A Minstrel in France and A Flying Fighter. The library daily receives the Official United States Bulletin and reports of tuberculosis pamphlets. books are returned promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy L. Waggoner
Gunner Depew
United States Bulletin
George Creel
United States
Elizabeth Newton
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Women Report on War Work Drive in Wilbarger County
The piece lists local women and notable donors supporting a war work drive. It names Ada Pierce Ina Westbrook Christiana Hingst Polly Streit Minnie Rummil Violet Wilson and many others as contributors or organizers. Major donors include Mrs Katherine Waggoner Miss Cecil Storey Mrs J A Birdsong Fletcher Dae Sisters and Crow Sisters among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
F. J. Massie
WV. M. Schimaler
Marni
C. &. McCulloch
Dee Norwood
Howard Timberlake
Joe Parker
Clifford Pendleton
BR. T. Matson
R. L. Wilson
Rudolph Guynsberg
Marguerite Minikes
Pete Orlins
E. P. Hicks
B. F. Adkisson
Lela Albright
Etta Long
Letter From Soldier Ahead of Armistice Date
Mrs. R Clyde Smith received a letter from her husband with the 36th Division in Prince dated November 6. The message arrived five days before the armistice became effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clyde Smith
Prince
Mrs Massie Leaves for Fort Oglethorpe Visit
Mrs. J. H. Massie departed Wednesday to rejoin her husband stationed at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. She is the sister of Mrs. Harry Mason and had been visiting here for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Massie
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Massie
Harry Mason
Morris Receives Camouflaged Helmet from France
Morris was sent a camouflaged helmet from France this week. BE A Showers, formerly assistant cashier at Herring National Bank, delivered the helmet. The piece is painted in four shades of grey and drab with black lines to blend with the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
France
BE. A. Showers
Herring National Bank
Uncle Sam
Vernon Public School Reports For Third Month
Vernon public schools sent third month reports this week. Examinations were given last week and Principal W. G. Shipp says the reports are creditable with most students doing good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
W. G. Shipp
Snowfall and local changes in Farmers Valley
A general snow about four inches fell since Sunday in Farmers Valley. The local school opened Monday with Miss Exa Bargdell as principal and Miss Arrye Cartwright as assistant. Etta Randel, who lived in Kirkland last year, has moved back to the community. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Smith and niece Lucile Bishop have moved to Oklahoma for next year. Everett Calvert and son J. F. visited A. D. Baker family on Sunday. Velma Short visited E. F. Rushing’s family Friday and Saturday. C. H. Randel and A. D. were among those in Chillicothe Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Valley
Etta Randel
Kirkland
T. B. Smith
Lucile Bishop
Oklahoma
Everett Calvert
J. F
A. D. Baker
Velma Short
E. F. Rushing
Chillicothe
C. H. Randel
A. D
Notable Names Include Blanchard Rushing and Randel
The list cites J. J. Baker, J. J. Blanchard, Alvy Blanchard, E. F. Rushing, and D. F. P. Randel as individuals mentioned in the article. Their roles or affiliations are not specified in the fragment.
Veteran Tom Jones Killed in France, Letter Confirms
Tom Jones formerly of Vernon was killed in France, a Missouri letter from his wife reports. He was a cement worker before enlisting early in the war and was the son of J. L. Jones of the county. Jones worked for Charles Whitener at Spur, Texas, when he enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Vernon
France
Missouri
Mr. Jones
J. L. Jones
Charles Whitener
Spur
Pexas
Major McKinney Undergoes Neck Shrapnel Operation
Mr. and Mrs. 8. P. McKinney report a letter from their son Major Frank McKinney in Italy. He underwent neck shrapnel removal surgery in a message dated November 6. He was severely wounded on the Italian front September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McKinney
Major Frank McKinney
Italy
Major McKinney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Riddle
Olney
Rev
J. B. Riddle
P. H. Coltzer
R. M. Wages
Frederick
Texas Public Ser
Vice Company
Peace
W.S.S
Ings
Treasury Department
Farmers State Bank
Sailor
Peter B. Kyne
Harry Lander
Mr. Lander
E. M. Roberts
London
Ment
Ada Pierce
Ina Westbrook
Christiana
Hingst
Polly Streit
Eimima Streit
Min
Nie Rummil
Louis Linenan
Violet
Crow Sisters, Mines
B. J. Parker
L. K. Johnson
W. D. Berry
SCH Pe
Brunson & Williams
Humble
Big Burkburnett Pool
Marine
Burk-Walgoner Oil CO
Clois L. Greene
Burkburnett, Texas
Farmers Valley News
Exa Bargdell
Arrye Cartwright
Sherwin-Williams
Kester Art Company
Youngblood’s
T. J. Youngblood
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