Twelve Girls to Club Encampment at Victory Fair
County Commissioner C L Greene funds and organizes a six girl and sixteen girl delegation of Wilbarger county Home Demonstration Club members for free trips to the State Fair in Dallas. Miss Clinie Wilcox and Miss Edith Lacey lead the group of 12 girls and will wear blue serge uniforms with badges. The party will be hosted by the Fair Association and provided lodging and meals, with bedding and toilet necessities needed. The Wilbarger club, largest county delegation, totals 485 members and has earned the trips under the Fair Association rule of one free trip per 35 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinie Wilcox
Edith Lacey
Dalles
Dallas
J. Greene
the Fair Association
Wilbarger
Wilbarger County
Fpatr Association
Greene
Wilcox
Mia
Dora Parnes
A. & M. College
Lila Allred
Chillicothe
Route 2
Vernon Home Science Club plans apartment building
The Vernon Home Science Club unveiled plans to raise 50000 by selling stock to fund a close in two to three room apartment house. The project features steam heat, a community kitchen, lockers, a chaperone, rents to cover costs, and a parlor for young women to socialize. tentative subscriptions have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Science Club
Vernon
Chib
B. L. Reltz
Mrs Lucky eastern star delegate travels to Waco
Mrs J A Lucky departs Saturday night for Waco as delegate from E T Murchison Chapter No 424 O E S to attend the Grand Chapter meeting. She is Worthy Matron of the local chapter, accompanied by Mrs Hattie Beadle of Chillicothe District Deputy Grand Matron of the first district. They will also visit the Victory Fair before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lucky
Waco
E. T. Murchison
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Lucky
Hattie Beadle
Chillicothe
Truck Sighted Submerged Near Vernon After Flood
W C Simpson of the Overland Motor Company reported seeing a dump truck submerged in Vernon last week. The vehicle had veered off the road to bypass a large culvert and rested with about eight feet of water covering the cab area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Simpson
Overland Motor Company
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Oklahomans Wed Here
F. F. Richard of Blackwell Oklahoma wed Miss Addie S. Stanford of Newkirk Oklahoma yesterday morning. Rev. H. F. Brooks officiated at the parsonage ceremony. Richard is a toad dresser and may locate in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Blackwell, Okla
Addie S. Stanford
Newkirk
Okla
H. F. Brooks
Vernon
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Fergeson Home
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met at Mrs T M Fergeson’s West Wilbarger Street residence. Members enjoyed an art contest and an ice course after the social afternoon. Mrs Etta Long spoke on the society’s work for church and humanity and urged greater female enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Methodise Church
TY. M. Fergeson
West Wilbarger Street
Etta Long
Missionary Society
Manainer
Mrs. Long
Cotton picking stalled again by rain and mist
Farmers planned to resume cotton Monday but a light shower and lingering mist halted work. Saturday’s clear spell raised hopes, though some cotton will be stained and grade lowered. Maize and grain stacks suffered more, with substantial losses hoped to be avoided. BR. L. McNutt reports sorghum damage expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L. McNutt
Vernon
W. O. W. Meeting Postponed to Tonight
Rain eased a postponement of the W. O. W. Lodge special meetings planned for last Tuesday to discuss insurance rate increases. The meeting is moved to tonight with all members urged to attend and invites extended to neighboring camps. Many topics besides rates will be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. W. Lodge
W. R. Martin Named Assistant Sales Manager for Waples Platter
W R Martin appointed assistant sales manager for Waples Platter Grocery Company in Fort Worth and will move his household effects there this week. He has served as traveling salesman out of Vernon for the company. He will be succeeded here by F J Edmondson of Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Martin
Waples Platter Grocery Company
Fort Worth
Mr. Martin
Vernon
F. J. Edmondson
Bowie
Vioman Injured When Horse Falls
Mrs Elmer Schaub living about twenty miles south of Vernon was riding a horse when it fell Friday or Saturday injuring her teeth and lip. Doctors say injuries are painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schaub
Vernon
Freight Congestion Hearings Move to Austin
C M Murray secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce is expected back from Avetin after attending a freight congestion hearing. The session follows a Port Worth meeting where railroad officials voiced their side and the West Texas Chamber of Commerce requested the investigation. The committee aims to resolve the congestion soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
C. M. Murray
Avetin
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
County Agent and Boys Camped at State Pair Return
County Agent N. A. Pisdal and a small group from Wilbarger County boys agrienthimal clubs returned Saturday from a free trip to the Dallas Pair. They left Vernon Monday and intended to stay through Saturday but rain interfered. Despite wet weather the boys enjoyed Dallas, though some could not water crops and thus were ineligible for state prizes. Mr. Tisdal praised their conduct and predicted strong county fair showing, noting the boys behaved as young gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. 2
Pisdal
Dallas
Vernon
Ma. Piscal
Duck Season Opens Thursday For Hunters
Duck season starts Thursday with many hunters planning to bag fowl on opening day. The season runs until January with a limit of twenty five ducks per person. Reports after the cold snap indicate game will be plentiful across the region.
Leverett Buys Price Garage in Cumberland Street Deal
G W Price sold his garage on Soni Cumberland street to D N Leverett formerly with Texts Garage. The business will operate under the name of Vernon Auto Company. Mr Price will enter real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Price
Soni Cumberland Street
Dn. Leverett
Texts Garage
Eder
Vernon Auto Companty
Myr. Price
White City Baptists to Call Pastor this Sunday
The White City Baptist Church will discuss calling a pastor Sunday morning and urges high attendance. George J. Mason of Vernon has been invited to conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Wheat Shipping Permits Sought to Boost Rail Transport
Bankers farmers and railroad officials meet in Amarillo to press Washington for action on wheat shipping permits. Kell Milling Company seeks daily 140 car allotment to Galveston. current 50 percent crop marketings stalled by bottlenecks. Relief expected to aid Wilbarger county farmers and lenders as grain sits in granaries awaiting permit approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilharger Counity
Rayzor
Anites
Amarillo
Armel
Owas
Teter
Wallington
Nurse Elizabeth Knipp Returns From Overseas Service
Miss Elizabeth Knipp arrived Saturday from New York City where she has been for some time. She volunteered as a nurse for Overseas service before the signing of the armistice and was ordered to Moneta before proceeding to New York for the period since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Knipp
New York City
Mrss Knipp
New York
Giant Okra Exhibit At County Fair Highlights
A County Fair exhibit features a colossal stalk of okra borrowed from Mrs J. fe Mwartwood. The plant stood fourteen fort night tall and supplied neighbors with okra throughout the summer. Five families benefited from the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
J. Fe Mwartwood
Wichita Falls to Join Texas League Next Year
Wichita Falls plans to enter the Texas League to replace Waco for the next season. The franchise will be managed by Walter Salem, a longtime Texas League figure. Salem is already organizing moves to relocate and set up the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Thin City
Waco
Walter Salem
Salm
McCurdy Takes Over Rozers Jackson Insurance Firm
McCurdy buys Rozers Jackson Insurance Agency and will assume management within days. He will office with the Rogers and Jackson real estate firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orba McCurdy
Rozers & Jackson Insurance Agemcy
Rogers & Jackson
Cotton Prices Rise at Local Market and Pool
Farmers Pool Yield to be classified locally as $36.10 paid for cotton Saturday with prices advancing above market. Cotton seed sold at $60 per ton and average bale value around $200 to $250. Beards County growers expect profits despite drought with optimism for later improvements and official classification in Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Webster
Bryatt Lane
Ao Huddleston
Vernon Yestening
Beard County
Chetr Corton
Seth
Tradee & Conny
Chillicothe
Potidap
Crowell
Avent
Cheney
Chenee
Vernon
Dipotc
Hese
Officer Chases Quick Thief On North Main Street
A North Main Street chase ends when an officer fails to overtake a fleeing figure. the suspect evades capture, leaps ten feet, and a pistol shot is fired. The pursued man is married with a family, and sheriff reports note increasing complaints by women about men harassing them after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloew
North Main Street
Law
Nori
Baptists Plan Chicken Shower for Backer Orphans
Rev. WoL Ronxewunnounces a chicken shower to aid Backer Orphans. Donations of live chickens requested at White Produce Company on South Minky Street Friday. Poultry to be shipped by express to the orphans on the noon train Saturday. Third meal planned at Buckner Orphans Home with local Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wol
New Courthouse Janitor Appointed
J To Fletcher has been named janitor at the courthouse succeeding Eb Thehan. The former janitor rumored to be involved in the travester business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. To Fletcher
Eb Thehan
Thebesle
Vernon Overland Company Sells Overland Touring Bar
The Vernon Overland Company reports the sale of an Overland touring bar to D. Glover of Harrold. This brief item notes a vehicle transfer involving a local buyer and model specification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Overland Company
D. 2. Glover
Harrold
Vernon Fiddlers Clash With Georgia Fiddlers For Texas Showdown
In a west versus south confrontation, Vernon, Texas fiddlers challenge Georgians to a big showdown in Atlanta. The Texas party led by millionaire Dr Howard arrives with a $25,000 fiddle and veteran riders. Georgia champion Jol Carson and others prepare to defend southern pride as they schedule a battle at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinia
Renis
Texas
Alt
Howard
Bek Robinson
Lewis Pranklyn
Vernon
Johnn. Barnes
Mose Bonner
Port Worth
Henry ¢. Gilliland
al Tne
Okla
George FF. Baynes
Chowplon Banje Pieker
Phely
Priday
Piddlin
Colin Corson
Cleovela
de AT Howard
Ty Hove
Goloe
Thurrstha
Atlanta Constitution
Athcanta
Weet
Joli Carson
Ceoreia
Cnet
Ajuttorium
Howard Belares
Ehanaplone
Grantitesa
Atanta
Dhin
Banjo Pickin
Jol Carson
Caplan
Georgia
Doc
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York
Sinisher
Tondine Ward
Maghoned
Pooit
Victory Fair
C. L. Greene
Miss Olmie Wilcox
Kann Parmley
Ruby Sellers
Ruth ‘Tisdal
Pearl Mathus
Lots Burchfield
Lily Allred
Joha Morris
Leslie King
Oklaunien
Laut Killingsworth
Malissa
Tumen
Tolbert
Lona Raper
Caroline Sherman
Thorwyp- Son
Home Science Clib
Mrs
Lucky Eastern Star
T. M. Fergeson
Losvine
W. O. W. Meerting
W. R. Martin
Vioman
Austin
Tisda
Leverett
Price Garage
White City Baptists
AWC
Galveston
Sales Monae AL
Kell Milling Company
Aspoeting
Railroad Administration
Gabreston
Conthy
McCurdy
Peius
Poard County
Fle
Vernon Fiddlers
Atlanta
John” Carson
Georeta Fiddlers
John
Carson R Reterts
Dr. Howard
Henry C Gilliland
Altus
Oklahoma
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