Explosion in Little Lunch Room Triggers $11,250 Loss
A coal oil stove explosion at the Little Lunch Room on Main and Maiden streets at 5:45 am caused a rapid fire that destroyed J A Puckett’s frame building hay barn and feed bins with an estimated loss of 11250. Insurance covered 3000 on the Puckett building and other losses included veterinarians Fike and Petersen and A T Stanford Co. supplies. Firefighters and volunteers battled flames through the wall into the feed store and hay barn. Chief Key injured his ankle. the blaze underscored the old Puckett building landmark status in Vernon.
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Main
Maiden Streets
J. A. Puckett
A. T. Stanford and Co
W. D. Holdar
J. R. Harrison
Little Lamb Room
Amd
Fike
Puckett
Vernon
Eugene Shaw Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Eugene Shaw, son of F. F. Shaw of Odell, underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital yesterday afternoon. His condition today is reported satisfactory. He is the third Shaw family member to suffer appendicitis within a year.
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Eugene Shaw
F. F. Shaw
Odell
Lotal
Shaw
Men Head to Las Vegas for Ranch Interests
Vernon Men Vernon C. Hickerwell and A. P. Peck Las Emory Rhoads left Tuesday for Las Vegas New Mexico to look after ranch interests. They drive a car and expect to be gone about a week or so.
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A. P. Peck
Las Emory Rhoads
Vegas
N. M
Jook
Vernon High Faces Hard Fight Today Crowdel Clash at Fair Grounds
Vernon High meets Crowell at the fair grounds in a 3:50 pm kickoff after a 31 to 0 win over Chillicothe. Coach Goodbraith predicts victory but warns Crowell presents a tougher test with several players rotated into the lineup.
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Vernon High
Vernon
Ferguson
J. PF. Smith
L. T. Reed
Vernon High Girls to Compete in State Clothing Meet
Vernon High School will send a delegation to the state clothing contest in Wreo next spring. Miss Reynolds, director of home economics, said many girls are expected to qualify as delegates as funds allow. Wilharger county girls will participate for the first time, with many prizes offered and rising interest statewide.
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Wreo
Mies Velerin Reynolds
Home Economics
Officers Chosen For Year By Benefit Association
The Securing Benefit Association Council No 2596 elected officers for the ensuing year at their regular meeting last Thursday night. J P Kramer is president N B P Craig first vice president Mrs Ridgeway second vice president Mr Whitehead prelate Mrs Alvia Wright secretary J W Horges financier Mrs Bainons conquetor Me Allison guard After the meeting ice cream and cake were served by the women.
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Securing Benefit Association
Council No
J. P. Kramer
N. B P. Craig
Ridgeway
Second View
Whitehead
Alvia Wright
J. W. Horges
Bainons
Allison
Dunson’s Condition Critical After Farm Dispute
The injured man Dieisen lies grave from a head blow with a water jug near White City. Doctors say skull fracture required removal of bone. he has been nonverbal and largely unconscious. W T Sneed, tied to Transen’s farm, posted 1500 bond as sheriff and county attorney investigate for the grand jury.
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Dieisen
Krauson
White City
W. TL. Sneed
Faringer
Vernon artists win five ribbons at Wichita Falls fair
Mrs W F Huggins county chair of the Texas Oklahoma fair art department reports five premiums from 21 Vernon entries at the Wichita Falls exhibition. Dorothy Hicks wins first on interior decoration and original costume design Charles Neathery gets first on landscape in oil Orvet Wheeler takes second on animal head in oil Beulah Todd second on landscape in water color. An honorable mention certificate is awarded to Miss Smith for a watercolor picture.
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W. F. Huggins
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Dorothy Hicks
Charles Neathery
Orvet Wheeler
Beulah Todd
Miss Smith
Recovering From Operation Morgan Lindsey
Lindsey, who recently underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital, is reported well on the road to recovery. He remains under medical observation as he recuperates.
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Morgan Lindsey
Mass Meeting on Charity Set for Sunday at County Court House
A mass meeting to discuss welfare work in Wilbarver County was held at the Chamber of Commerce offices to plan fundraising and organizational changes. Dr Moore warned that at least $1,000 is needed this fall and winter to aid Vernon residents, with talks on narrowing the charity scope to Vernon and concerns about nonresidents receiving county aid.
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de. BT. Moore
Contive
Dash See
Wilbarver
Hugh. Ro B. Sherrill
Chamber of Commerce
L. A. McCurdy
Astro
Dr Moore
Vernon
Watts Named to General Court Martial in Denison Strike Zone
Captain Clyde D Watts of Vernon who commands Company 1 142nd Infantry at Denison has been appointed to a general court martial for misconduct among officers and men on duty in the strike zone. The panel includes Col Charles W Nimon and Maj Neill H Banister with other officers from the 142nd, 141st and 144thInfantry. Details on charges and number of men are being kept secret by military authorities following a Denison citizen delegation view.
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Clyde DD. Watts
Vernon
Denison
142Nd Infantry
Charles Wo Nimon
Neill H. Banister
Seventy-second Infantry Brigade
Henry C. Gambie
Nats. Perrine
Q. I. Miller
Harry L. Tooth
Sima A. Palmer
Liew. Lemwel
Baker
Harry D. Davis
One Hundred and Forty Second Infantry
Frank Martin
Advense
Luke G Mathews
Ethan A. Simpson
Defene
Toddie Wrone
National Guard
Fargo court holds inquiry into Sept shooting near Fargo
A court of inquiry before Justice Griffiths investigated the Sept 25 shooting of Alta Richardson and Bernard Richards near Fargo. About 40 witnesses, including serenading party members, testified as stenographic transcripts were taken under County Attorney Storey. Emmett Kethe rs id was named as the shooter. he is bonded on aggravated assault charges. Both victims were recovering.
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Justice of the Peace
Griffiths
Alta Richardson
Bernard Richards
Fargo
William Riggins
John Storey
Emmett Ketehersid
Maude
Mamie Richards
Storey
Walker and Fentress Return from Texas Cotton Trip
RB Walker and F M Fentress returned yesterday from business trips to Childress Wellington and Quanah Wilbarger county cotton is better than any cotton we saw in Hardeman and Hollingsworth counties Mr Walker stated today.
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W. Walker
F. M. Fentress
Telp Childress
Wellington
Quanah
Wilbarger
Hardeman
Hollingsworth
Walker
Romance of Fall Aid to Dan Cupid in Wilbarger county
The county issued eight marriage licenses this week including a double ceremony for sisters Katherine and Beulah Ryan of Rayland. Katherine married T. L. Poot and Beulah wed J. F. Bird, with other licensees Ronnie Hays and Mary Jane Hill, P. N. Lakket and Lou Emma Humphries, William Langston and Sarah Alice Oliver, Raymond Cox and Morene Spivey, and R. J. Johnston and Ora Audrein.
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Wilbarger
Sounie
Katherine
Beulah Ryan
Rayland
Katherine Ryan
T. L. Poot
Beulah
R. Hays
Mary Jane Hill
P. N. Lackett
Lou Emma Humphries
William J. Langston
Sarah Alice Oliver
Raymond Cox
Morene Spivey
R. J. Johnston
Ora Audrein
Fair Sub-debs Wall Dispense Soda Pop At Fair Park Today
At Fair Park today sub-debs from high school home economics classes will run a soda stand as part of the event tied to the football game this afternoon. Proceeds will help finance expenses for the state clothing contest in Waco next spring.
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Fair Park
Waeo
Cole Purchases Plant of Berry Cleaning Company
Lt Cole formerly with Dixon Drygoods purchases the Berry Cleaning plant at 120 West Marshal Street. The plant features modern design and capacity for large output. W T Berry, former owner, will join Cole in running the business.
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Cole
Plant OF
Berry Cleaning Companys
W.T. Berry
Mr. Cole
Berenson and Wilepeases Install New Pin teres at Main Street Store
The Trancon and Williams Deygoods company has installed new wall showcases at its Main Street store. The fixtures provide extra space to display the large stock of fall goods recently received by the chem.
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Trancon and Williams Deygoods Company
Main Street
Chem
Vernon men start new well on Flrsehe lease in Wichita County
Vernon group including A H Pigg and Murchison drill a new well on the Flrsehe lease in Wichita County after bringing in a flush well three weeks ago yielding 150 barrels. The recent hole reached 170 feet with 35 feet of sand. They hold 160 acres on the THirsehe tract plus additional acreage and use a rotary outfit. Golf Production Co plans a 4000 foot test a mile west of the operation.
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the . Pigg
A. H
Murchison
Vernon
Wichita County
Thirsehe
Golf Production
Odell Couple Married Here At Presbyterian Manse
William Lankston and Miss Sarah Altice Oliver, both of Odell, wed at the Presbyterian manse Tuesday night at 9pm. Dr F B L Moore, pastor, performed the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Odell.
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William 4. Lankston
Sarah Altice Oliver
Odell
FB. l L. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Trudell
Luncheon Hosted by Fall Bros. in Wichita Falls Guests
Mr and Mrs K W Hampton of Vernon and Mr and Mrs Peo Swaim of Crowell attended a luncheon at the Kemp Hotel in Wichita Falls. The event, hosted by McFall Bros and Associate Dealers, drew about eleven Dodge dealers and their wives before a visit to the Texas-Oklahoma fair as guests of McFall Brothers.
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K. W. Hampton
Vernon
Peo. Swaim
Crowell
Kemp Hotel
Wichta Falls
Fall Bros
Dodge Dealers
McFall Brothers
Wichita Falls
Lee Highway routes favored by Vernon officials
The Lee Highway Association leaders report stronger backing from Vernon, Frederick, and nearby towns for the Vernon route, aiming to finalize routing next month and seal a continuous New York to San Diego paving stretch within two years. Dr. S. M. Johnson, head of the association, spoke in Vernon after Ardmore addresses, noting surveys in two county routes and rights of way secured.
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Lee Highway Association
Vernon
Frederick
SM. Johnson
New York City
San Diego
Dr. Johnson
Coffee
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William Brehms
Prague
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Wheeling
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Stiller
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R. P. Rogers
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Toiscuss
Welfare Association
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Wilburger Count Welfare Association
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Eppere
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Barton O
Woodrow Wilson
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