County awards 145925 highway contracts in Wilbarger
Wilbarger county commissioners court awarded graveling and surfacing on almost six miles of road and culverts on eleven and a half miles. Bids for grading were rejected. J P Fury Vernon won graveling at 136792.24, A E Firman Comanche won bridge work at 9133.60. Numerous firms submitted bids with varied amounts. Work to start soon with completion in days after final approval.
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Commissioners’ Court
Wilbarger County
J. P. Fory
Vernon
O. A. Swinburn
A. E. Firman
Comanche
J. DP. Fury
A. EF. Firmen
Comsuche
BE. PL
Mebiwrath
A. Swinburn
van Ordan Winans Company
Fort Worth
Sioamg TT
Womack Construction Company
McCollum Construction Company
DR. O. Gilstrap
Town Park
E. PL McElewrath
McCathun Construction Company
McCoy and Richards
St. Weds
M. Franklin
Melvinney
BR. TB. Stroup
Wichits Falls
Poty
Firman
Anise
Coning
Mellugh
State Highway Department
Deeccs
Highway Department
Fish Won't Bite and Flivver’s Odd Amphibious Escape
A Vernon man fishing near Sherwood schoolhouse by the lake on a windy day found his car abandoned on shore. After a fruitless hunt he returned to his vehicle to discover the flivver had rolled into the lake, later spotted submerged with only a sobs mates protruding. A farmer helped after mules aided in the rescue.
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Men Club
Sherwood School House
Vernon
Dan Cupid Busy as Cotton Farmer with Marriages
Justice J. Griffiths presided over multiple nuptials this week. Sidney Hearn and Allie Crouch wed in Newcastle at 10:80 a. m. Oct 11, and Rosa Pennall and Ver Vernon Vernouston wed in Alien, Okla. Leo Goentsch of Waxahachie and Velma McCurdy of Hillett tied the knot near Vernon later that day.
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Sidney Hearn
Allie Crouch
Newcastle
A. Scott
Rosa Pennall
Peace Griffiths
Alien
Okla
Verrin Nouston
J. R. Liles
Miss Ferguson Leaves for Bonita Tex Teaching Post
Miss Ola Ferguson departed last week for Bonita Texas to take a teaching post. She paused in Wichita Falls for a two day visit with friends along the way.
Read ers Today awards totaling 105 dollars in Mis sed Word
The Record distributed 105 dollars among five winners of the Missed Word program after a ten week campaign. Prizes went to Mrs. G. Wawkins Mrs J W Brock Jr Mrs W FE Magee Mrs W H Huggins and Mrs J D R Cooper. Contest totals show 404 misspelled words and top scorers with words counts.
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The
Record Today
Spe Thesday
Record
G. Wawkins
L. G. Hawkins
J. W. Brock, Jr
W. F. Magee
W. H. Huggins
Ota
J. J. R. Cooper
Tan
Rain Delivers Needed Drought Break Across County
Heavy showers broke a long drought in various parts of the county with Vernon reporting the heaviest rain. Parsley and Lockett saw very heavy falls while Elliott had a half inch and Obannion a good shower. Odelloc received a sprinkle, Harrold and Torbert only light rain. Wheat acreage is said to be about 80 percent of last year with some towns reporting higher plantings and some already showing a good stand. The rain aids early wheat growth and stock water improves as more rain could come in the next six weeks.
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Borhood
Parsley
Lockett
Elliott
Obdannion
Fuiny Kenyys
A.M
Young man seeks lawyers to stage injury for suit
A about 18 year old caller to a local law office asked a firm to help him obtain money by getting jailed or injured in a staged incident. He refused to give his name, saying the attorneys would not take the case. The firm declined and he departed, an officer later sought him but could not locate him.
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Eatly
Former State Senator Renewed Friendships in Vernon Visit
Jr. F. Johnson, ex state senator from Wichita and Wilbarger counties, met old friends in Vernon on Saturday. He now works with a Falls bonding company and is in the county on highway construction contracts business. Johnson's career spans from a one man country newspaper shop to daily papers and magazine work.
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Jr. F. Johnson
State Senate
Wichita
Wilbarger
Vernon
John
Son
Falls
Johnson
iWin
Debris Clearing at Old Puckett Building Corner Main and Maiden
Work to clear debris from the burned Puckett building at Main and Maiden streets is nearly complete. The fire caused substantial damage valued in dollars. no new structure will be erected at this time, Vernon officials stated yesterday.
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Puckett
Main
Maiden Streets
Vernon
Newspaperman Rae Carney Joins Clarendon News
Rae Carney, formerly with the Vernon Record and later with the Electra Star, has moved to Clarendon and accepted a position with the Clarendon News. He previously worked as a newspaper man in nearby towns and will bring his editorial experience to the Clarendon publication.
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Rae Carney
Ted
The
Vernon Record
Electra Star
Clarendon
Clarendon News
Vernon Enforces Strict Traffic Rule Compliance
The city began aggressive enforcement of traffic ordinances last Saturday and Mayor Mason announced a crackdown on violations. City officers and a newly assigned motorcycle cop will step up patrols to ensure fair enforcement and public safety for motorists.
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Vernom
Harry Maser
Wesc
Biel
Mason
Bebing
Collin County Leads State Cotton Bales Totals Report
A historical cotton bale report lists Collin County producing 44,90% of state totals as of October 1, with 1,705,102 bales for the state and McLennan county following with 42,287 bales. Other counties named include Wilbarger, Hardeman, and Baylor as part of the statewide figure.
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Haestate
Ger
Wilbarger
Hots Bale Wiethta
Hardeman
Baylor
Collin County
McClellan County
Wales
Local Court Term Winding Down Amid Civil Focus
Civil cases fill the docket this week signaling the end of the term. No court session was held last Saturday as County Judge McHugh handled highway bids. Earlier, multiple misdemeanor convictions were announced following jury trials.
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McHugh
Fair Association Directors Will Be Chosen Next Week
Wilbarger county fair officials call a public meeting at the public library at 2 p.m. next week to discuss a building program and exhibits. Directors will hear opinions, outline plans, and consider improvements ahead of the next fair season. Local support and recent success at the Dallas and Wichita fairs are expected to boost attendance and entries next fall.
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Fair Association
Wilbnarmiy Fair Association
Vernon
Low Byars
Rofl Coffee
My. Byars
My. Cafferey
Noeetou
Tate County Fair
County Officials Meet With Commissioners in Texas Area
County commissioners A M Bourland D A Meeuleb and J B Archer attended a county judge and county officials convention at Talas. The event aimed to share ideas and discuss topics over one to two weeks. The next convention meeting will be in Wichita Falls in July.
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A. M. Bourland
D. A. Meeuleb
Archer
Jedeo
Counetian
Art Shoppe Proprietors Buy Ladies Exchange
Mrs Erma Thomason and Mrs Gordon McCrary, proprietors of the Art Shoppe, have purchased the Ladies Exchange owned by Mrs Braven. They plan sewing, dressmaking, and embroidery services. The shop will move near Moore's Theatre, adjoining the Ladies Exchange building.
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Erma Thomason
Gordon McCrary
Ladies’ Exchange
Ih. Braven
Moore's Theatre
Aidhes’ Beachange
Mrs Swartwood Undergoes Major Operation at Local Hospital
Mrs Builes Swartwood underwent a major operation at a local hospital. Her condition today is reported as satisfactory.
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Mrs. Swartwood
Builes Swartwood
Vernon Record Urges Nominations for Gift Distribution
The Vernon Record calls all candidates to submit nomination blanks immediately for a statewide gift distribution. The campaign is brief and starts soon, with large prizes available to those who participate.
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Texas
Vernon
Wilbarger county exhibit praised by state papers
Wilbarger county display at Dallas and Pesos fairs drew extended favorable notice from state papers. County agent Chiamey and Miss Chaney led the booth, with a striking decorative scheme and well arranged farm products. Peanuts missing caused a potential $600 loss. awards and trips to the state fair were part of Wilbarger's strong showing amid other county displays.
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Wilbarger County
Dallas
Chiamey
Myr Chaney
Mise Ente
Chaney
Noar F Hiffein
Mar. Chinessini
Wilbarger County Fair
Slulits
Coodfellow
Cotton sells at 24 cents a pound in county market
Wilbarger County farmer rp. B. Rowden reports the year’s high local sale price for cotton. He sold a bale of long staple cotton that week to Vernon buyer Decree Weatherill for 24 cents a pound.
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Rp. B. Rowden
Wilbarger County
Weathernll Vernon
17 217 bales in county gin totals date
Vernon gins report 7 655 bales with other county gins adding 620 bales totals reach 17 217 bales as of date. Some areas show most of the crop gathered while others report only partial collection. about 40 percent remaining unpicked. Specific gins named include Vernon Gin Co Peoples 14 Plant and Farmers and Merchants Gin among others with varied yields and locations.
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Te Perta
Lo Wilbarger
Vernon
Otter
Oklainian
Vernon Tryin Ginning Co
Peoples
Iin Coe
Chinon
Ers Gin, Co
Vernon Band Concerto Planned This Month
Arrangements for a hand concert in Vernon are reported to take place this month with a 42 piece ensemble expected. Officials say the program will feature selections from a major text and be conducted by a local musician.
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Veenon
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