Vernon High Faces Seymour in Key Fair Grounds Clash
Vernon High, unbeaten, meets undefeated Seymour High at the Fair Grounds at 3:45 on home turf in a district title showdown. Seymour relies on fast passing and a strong backfield while Vernon prepares to defend without Smith and refines pass interception drills under Coach Galbraith.
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Vernon
Fair Grounds
Mit
Vernon High
Seymour High
Seymour
Fairview
Wichita
Electra
Smith
Guatbraith
Wichite Falls
Henrietta
Quanah
Skipper Galbraith
Ferguson
L. K
Norwood
L. T
B. Reed
Robins
C. Reed
Thompson
Justin
Ro Eo
Hollar
Withers
Rt. H.; Bourland, L. H.; Walker, F. B
Campaign Aims to Kill Prairie Dogs in Wilbarger County
Whitehead of San Antonio with the Biological Survey discussed a planned campaign to eliminate prairie dogs in Wilbarger County. The government would assist by mixing poison with grain at about 9 cents per pound, urging farmers and officials to cooperate while offering no compulsion.
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Wilbarger
Whitehead
San Antonio
Whitehead Imide
Work to Begin on Church of Christ Remodeling Soon
Fragments describe plans for remodeling the Church of Christ amid weather concerns. The readable text mentions preparations, seating, and a nonspecific recipe passage, suggesting an editorial or instructional misprint. No clear dates, locations, or responsible organizations are identifiable in the legible portions.
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Church of Christ
Bayek Perrings
Lumber Executives Attend Panhandle Jam Conven tion
R F E Wafer of Long Bell Lumber Co and James A Joran of Cameron Lumber Co depart Monday for Amarillo to attend the Panhandle Javis Lumber Association convention starting today for a two day session.
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R. F E. Wafer
Long Bell Lumber Co
James A. Joran
Cameron Lumer Co
Amarillo
Panhandle- Javis Lumber Association
Cotton ginning lag in county exhibit at state fair
Reports from county gins show cotton ginning running well behind last year due to light planting and pests. Wilbarger county’s exhibit, prepared by County Agent Chaney and women’s clubs, was shipped to Dallas with cotton ginning data and county materials.
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Wilharger County
Pewns State Pubr
County Ager PD
Chaney
Shigient
Chamber of Commerce
Wilbarger Counnty
Wiaer
Dallas
Amarillo
County Commissioners Reject Bids for Jail Improvement
County officials refused all bids for jail expansion and postponed the project plan. The session aimed to gauge costs and shape a definite program before proceeding with any third story addition while considering alternatives and delaying a final decision.
Social Art Club Plans Second Meeting Weekly
The Social Art club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mr. Ralph Wing for the second meeting of the new club year. Sculpturing will be studied and the leaders for the afternoon are Misses Ida Nal ers Annie Bennett and Mary Blackman. Those in charge of the menu are Miss Frances Collins Mrs. John Lutz and Mrs. Harold Parsley.
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Ralph Wing
Ida Nalers
Annie Bennett
Mary Blackman
Frances Collins
John Lutz
Harold Parsley
County Organized Forty Two Years Ago Birthday Wednesday
Wilbarger county was organized on October 10 1859 marking Vernon's establishment as the county seat. A local race for county leadership placed Vernon first in tenure and Windsor Robinson shaped the town site. Officials elected included county judge J Doan sheriff Trt Music and others with a 1801 note of Vernon’s tenth birthday barbecue on Paradise creek.
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Wilbarger
Vernon
Deans
Beens
Windsor Robinson
Methodist Women to Quilt at Church Monday
Delayed text shows Methodist women from the church group meeting at 2 o clock Monday afternoon to quilt. Byrd Mengh will have charge. R Myceligneons program led by T A King Parker.
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Quilt Byrd
Ha . Mengh
R. Myceligneons
T. A. King Parker
City to Lease 300 HP Engine for Electric Plant
The City Commission agreed to lease a 300 horsepower engine from Fairbanks Morse for the electric and water works plant. Bid options from Fairbanks Morse and others were reviewed. lease runs one year with monthly installments. The action followed a rejected initiative ordinance on electric power and includes a 20 day window to decide on submission to voters.
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Mirror
Electric Fieht and Power Institution
Wlw
Bennett
Nenle
O. A. Me Yleb
Old Town
North Vernon
Coca Cola
Bismirck Stree
Whiter Works Committee
Jellow
Iter
Commission
Gleetrie
Cotton Worm Here Following Heavy Rains Last Week
Reports from various parts of the country indicate cotton worms arrived after heavy rains, damaging bolls and blooms. Despite rainfall and early damage, farmers expect a fairly good crop with ginning up later due to field delays.
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Volery
Baptist Women Picnic in Park This Thursday
The Sixth division of the Woman's Missionary Union met Thursday afternoon in Ai lingham Park at 2:30. They spent the time sewing dainty items for the Christmas bazaar and enjoyed a luncheon spread after the work session.
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Waoman's Missionary Union
Ailingham Park
Vernon King Tots to be Honored at Banquet Monday
The Ring Tot Club of Vernon will be honored as guests at a Monday night banquet in Vernon hosted by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. West Texas officials will present, with an elaborate musical program promised, and attendance urged to showcase Vernon booster efforts and the club's rapid progress.
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Vernon
Sinew Vernon
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Ry M. Pielder
Chamber «A? Commerce
King Tatter
West Pexis Chamber of Commerce
Fielder
Salvation Army Campaign To Be Organized Here
A Salvation Army drive will start in Wilbourger county with residents offered a chance to contribute. Mrs J Bo Nettles, district special representative, will meet the local advisory board to set the county quota and a fundraising committee will be formed.
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Salvation Army
Wilbourger
J. Bo Nettles
Joneses Welcome First Son in Wichita Home
Word received from Wichita yesterday that a son arrived Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Guy R Jones. Mr Jones was formerly County Farm Agent of Wilbarger County and Mrs Jones is a niece of Mr and Mrs J D Summer.
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Wichita Halls
Guy R. Jones
Jones
County Martin
Wilbarger County
Jones i
J.D. Summer
Rebekahs To Meet At Vernon Lodge Hall Tonight
The Vernon Rebekah lodge meets at the Odd Fellow hall this evening. Candidates will be initiated by the local degree staff as members of the order are invited to attend.
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Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow Hall
Order
Cupid's Record Best in Wilbarger County Marriages Surpass Divorces
Wilbarger County reports 204 marriage licenses in 1922 with only 1 divorce, contrasting state figures of 61,250 marriages and 2,500 divorces. Mrs. J. A. Walker, district clerk, cites Avnstin statistics showing marriages far exceed divorces in the county, while statewide ratios favor marriages as well.
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Cupid Glay
Wilbarger County
J. A. Walker
Avnstin
Willanger
Chickens Sent to Orphans Home by Baptist Women
Wilbarger Foard Baptist Association women plan their annual shipment of chickens to the Buehner Orphan Home in Dallas. Donations of chickens or clothing are requested by October 17, with Christmas boxes for the children. A Christmas box will also be sent to Miss Groves in China. A Christmas bazaar is planned for December 7.
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Wilbarger- Foard Baptist Association
Buehner Orphan Home
Dallas
Allste
Zachry and McCales Practice Company
Alan
Tex
Ching
Chu
Thieves Take 90 000 Smokes From Goodner Grocery
Thieves entered Goodner Grocery on Main Street last week removing 90 000 cigarettes, 10 000 Hinexes of a popular brand, and 15 sacks of sugar through a rear window. Police expect the buyers will flood the market at reduced prices.
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Goodner
Goodner Grocery Conant
Main Street
Long Beach Trip Marks Shive Family News
T H Shive returned yesterday from Long Beach California where he attended his daughter's marriage and visited family. He recently sold his residence there and will establish his home in Long Beach.
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T. H. Shive
Long Beach
Calif
Mr. Shive
Vernon Garden Produce Boosts Local Food Supply
Vernon residents enjoy a welcome surplus from home gardens as recent rains boosted harvests. Watermelons sell at 25 to 8 cents, with some price 50 cents for poorer quality. melons fetch 10 cents for red varieties. County potatoes are praised as among the state’s best, with radishes squash turnips and okra also appearing on market stands.
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Vernon
le A
Wilbarges
High Price Paid for Choice Cotton by S A Castlebury
S A Castlebury of Casdelaiey county sold six bales of Spear variety cotton yielding 115.74 after ginning costs with lint price at 1 cent per pound above market. He delivered 800 pounds of seed cotton and expected normal yields of thirty five to forty bushels per acre. Lint bought by W Anthe and seed by I A Cox. Cotton grown west of Fl Creat Country Cink property on a 45 acre patch near Castlebury farm.
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S.A
Casdelaiey
Takevon
Findower
Castlebury
Couple United in Marriage at Court House Ceremony
Tuesday afternoon Justice T. A. Griffith united Jack Brockeen of Burkhaur nett and Ruth Webster of Electra in marriage at the justice’s office in the courthouse. The ring ceremony was performed as the couple received support from the bride’s parents H. O. Webster and Mrs. Webster, and the bride’s sister Mrs. RK Grothney Green.
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T. A. Geriffitne
Jack Brockeen
Burkhaurnett
Ruth Webster
Electra
Court House
H. O. Webster
Rk, Grothney ‘Green
Miss Standifer Crowned Queen for Elk Jubilee Carnival
Announcement named Miss Bobble Standifer queen of the Elk’s Jubilee and Carnival at the Pala building October 17 to 20. Queen will select ladies in waiting. parade forms at 4:30 Monday, proceeding through Main Street to the square. Cash prizes offered for top decorated cars. committee plans and program tie with Country Club. event expected to draw regional attendees.
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Bobble Standifer
Russell
Country Club
Looat
AH Vernon Niks
Allman's Lady Wins Four Ribbons at Texas Oklahoma Fair
Allman's Lady, a female Boston hall terrier owned by Mra M T Alling, won two firsts and two prizes at the American Kennel Show during the Texas Oklahoma Fair. She earned blue ribbons for best American titled female and best navier female, with red ribbons for second in limit and open classes. Judging was by a judge from Chicago. Allman's Lady bested Meeea Kennels of Dallas and other noted entries. The fourteen month old bull terrier is praised for its gentle disposition and notable features.
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Allman
Alling
Wichita
Chicago
Dallas
Fire Prevention Week Program Is Big Success Here
Vernon school children learned about fire prevention with posters and drawings. Across the country Fire Prevention Week was observed. local visits by officials and talks supported instruction on fires and prevention. Clean-up week also included fire safety reminders in homes and towers.
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Vernon
Yosterday M. R. Sewell
J. Dy Regg
Rogers
JT. L. Rouse Visie
Local people attend Quanah revival meeting
Central Christian Church members led by Rev. Ben M. Edwards traveled Wednesday night to Quanah to join services led by Rev. wards at the Christian church. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mason, Mr. and Mrs. K Webb, Mr. and Mrs. A Swinborn, Mr. and Mrs. J Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. B Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. R M Pyle, Mr. and Mrs. S A Naylor, Miss Erma Rhoads, Mrs. Robinson, and Rev L P Kepp.
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Quanah
Central Christian Charen
Ben M. Edwards
Wards
Christian Chest
Harry Mason
K. Webb
Mes
A. Swinborn
J. Smith
J. F. Pendleton
B. Daniels
R. M. Pyle
Ss. A. Naylor
Erma Rhoads
Robinson
L. P. Kepp
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