Wilbarger county tops Texas-Oklahoma fair exhibits
Wilbarger county wins top honors at the Texas Oklahoma fair and prepares for the Dallas state fair exhibit. County Agrical first agent Chaney arranged new fur product displays in Vernon to strengthen the county booth. Miss Pala Goodfellow and girls' clubs, winners of sweepstakes, travel to Dallas to set up the display. Judging at Dallas differs, with each product variety carrying a weight toward the total.
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Texas
Wilharger County
Teatlas
Chaney
Vernon Wednnesday
Dallas
Mr. Chaney
Pala Goodfellow
Plans for next poultry show here being formed
Wilbarger County Poultry Association officials are planning the December fairgrounds exhibition to be the most extensive ever held. Members earned blue ribbons at the Texas-Oklahoma fair and county entries were shown at the Dallas State fair. President Adam Donges said no effort will be spared to make the next show one of the best in the state, as cooperation from farmers and businessmen is sought.
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Wilbarger County Poultry Association
Fair
Dallas
Adam Donges
Hilt Crest Entertainment Tonight Postponed
Postponement announced for Hilt Crest Entertainment tonight due to road conditions from Vernon to the club. Indefinite delay possible if war decision stands. event at Wil Crest Country Club canceled. Mrs J MacGrimes, longtime head of the tink house staff, may relocate if Vernon permissions change.
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Vernon
Wil Crest
Sonigh
J. MacGrimes
Local News Roundup From Dowie and Vernon Area
Raveand to Ravhind and Leatta Jordan back home after visits in Dowie. Antelope school opens with Mrs. Stringer as principal and teachers Adams and Moon. Local socials at HW Young home. Residents travel to Vernon and Wichita Falls for events and shopping. Miss Emma Goodman to teach music. singing planned with Crowell and Vernon quartets. Additional notes on illness, new moves, and local trades from Swartwood & Co. wagon hardware catalog line.
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J. W. Stringer
Robbie Lee Adams
Moon
Engineer Violet Drummond on the Bine Punnel Farer
Miss Violet Drummond sails as an engineer on the Bine Punnel Farer for Austria. She serves in the engineering department during the war taking up all duties of the job aboard the Lily Pink Money.
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Drummond
Forfarshire
Scothind
Austria
Lily Pink Money
Singing at Paurstey Hill Draws Large Sunday Crowds
Parsley Mill Oct 3 The community church and social events continue as large crowds attend Sunday services at Paurstey Hill. Residents help with cotton picking and visit relatives across nearby towns including Flectra Vernon and Lockett, with numerous names listed among attendees and visitors.
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Parsley Mill
Paurstey Hill
Vernon Fire Department Earns Praise for Rapid Response
Gratitude is extended to the Vernon fire department for its swift and efficient work when a Thursday morning blaze destroyed multiple buildings on South Main Street. The city’s firefighting force is lauded for saving nearby properties and preventing greater loss.
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South Main Street
Reverend Mims to Return Home After Death in Austin
Rev T J Mims was summoned to Austin this week by the death of his son in law M Noland and his daughter Annie Sue. He will return tomorrow per a message to relatives. Funeral services for M Noland were held today in Dublin. Death attributed to heart failure after dengue fever attack.
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T. J. Mims
Austin
M. Noland
Annie Sue
Nokund
Dublin
Boy Hurt Jumping From Moving Car At School
A seven year old boy, M. Thwens Jr., was badly injured when he jumped from a moving car’s running board in front of Shives school. His head struck the pavement causing bruises and an ear injury. He was taken to a local hospital then returned home. officials say injuries are not expected to be serious. Father Z. N. Owens works as a freight clerk for Fort Worth and Denver Railroad.
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Denver Railroad Company
Chives Parent-Teachers Association Meets Today
The Parent-teachers' association of the Shives school will hold its first meeting of the season at 4:00 p.m. today at the home of Mrs. W. A. Wilhelm on West Wilbarger Street. Teachers and patrons have been invited. music and refreshments will accompany the gathering. Mrs. A. Hollar is the association president.
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Shives School
W. A. Wilhelm
West Wilbarger Street
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