Merchants Favor Apartment House Plan in Vernon
Vernon merchants and bankers broadly support a $50,000 apartment house for working girls near West Marshal and Fannin. They stress management and location, with mixed views on floor plans. Local firms and Sanger Bros. cited as examples, stock likely to sell slowly but mansion of need is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dixon
Sanger Brothers
Dallas
Cy Long
Roy C
West Marshal and
Fannin Street
Dixon Dry Goods Company
Sanger Bros
Y. W
Cy Lon Perkins-Timberlake — Company
Advance in Rates by W C W Lodge Meets Objections
The Woodmen of the World faces member discontent over a sharp insurance rate hike. Older members may leave for lower class plans. Texas groups plan protests in Waco on October 31. New rates start January 1 with three classes A B C, affecting monuments and disability claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Woomen
Waco
FE. L. Witty
G. W. Backus
Omalia
Nebr
Witty
Chicago
Local firm buys Fargo store in Verdon area
Bargdoll and Stanley grocers of Ver non have purchased the general merchandise store of James Stafford and Sons at Fargo. They are invoicing the stock today Artie Hayes will continue as manager of the Fargo store for the new owners. Teachers examination set for November 7-8 at the local high school. exams will cover all grades of certificates. County Superintendent J N Fulcher notes vacancies in rural schools and urges applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Hayes
Bargdoll & Stanley
James Stafford
Bargdoll & Stanley, Grocers
Vernon
J. N. Fulcher
Childress Man Moves Here From Tailor Shop Buyout
T. B. Brooks of Childress who ran a tailor shop there has bought a half interest in Reed Smith’s tailoring establishment. Mr and Mrs Brooks and their son Boise reside at 604 Lexington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Brooks
Childress
Reed Smith
Red Cross Moves Office to Vernon Oil Exchange
The local Red Cross moves from Bailey Hotel to the Vernon Oil Exchange occupying the upper balcony of the bruisdin. New furniture was bought yesterday and the headquarters for the chapter, membership committee and Home Service depart ment will be there. T. H. Shive leads the membership drive, Esther Swartwood is Home Service secretary, and Mrs. C. T. Warlick serves as local secretary.
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The
Red Cross
Bailey Hotel
Vernon Oil Exchange
Bruisdin
Home Service Department
T. H. Shive
Esther Swartwood
Home Service
C. T. Warlick
Swartwood to Attend Texas Social Welfare Conference
Miss Swartwood will leave Saturday for Dallas to attend the Social Welfare Conference of Texas meeting there next week. She will also attend Grand Opera in Fort Worth the same week. Mrs. J. S. Swartwood will accompany her to Fort Worth and then accompany her to De Leon to visit her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs H B Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psther Swartwood
Dallas
Fort Worth
Miss Swartwood
Social Welfare Conference of
Texas
J. S. Swartwood
de Leon
H. B. Farrell
Dangerous Tana River exploration halted by war
Lady Mackenzie had established a camp at the Tana and Theki river junction awaiting government orders to resume exploration. The camp remains bare so she can restart quickly with medical gear and supplies for the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKenzie
Tana
Theki
Nis¢Kensie
Five Boys Held On Burglary Charge
Five youths aged sixteen to eleven are in the local jail on burglary charges. They allegedly stole cushions from a survey site near Talbert and burglarized the Midway schoolhouse, taking carpenter’s tools. All claim Wichita Falls as their residence, and they admitted driving a stolen car from Wichita Falls before being captured. They had not prior jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Alls
Wichita Falls
Metuday
T Heir Gontet
Tolbert School Opens Monday With Special Program
Tolbert School prepares for Monday opening with a special program and address by County Superintendent Fulcher. Principal J. H. Roles and assistants Miss Adi Steyeh ens Agnes Golhausen and Byrd far trip lead the staff. Kincheloe school planned to open November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons Fulcher
J. H. Roles
Adi Steyehens
Agnes Golhausen
Byrd Far
Thomas to Build Modern Brick Home on West Willard Street
C K Thomas plans a modern brick residence on West Willard Street with six rooms and a hatchee feature in a low style, expected to cost about $13,000. J A Carney will oversee the construction, with work to start within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willarcer Street
J. A. Carney
Ferguson Plans Nine Homes in Vernon Area
I A Ferguson Building announces nine new homes on his lots in Fast Vernon. He let the contract to J A Carney. Ferguson recently sold his home at Northeast Vernon.
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I. A. Ferguson
Fast Vernon
Hay
J. A. Carney
Mr. Ferguson
Northeast
Vernon
Marriage in Vernon ties Weatherall to Scope and Odell
Rote Compton Scott and Minnie Weatherall wed at Lora Hodson home in Vernon Texas. Weatherall, once a bookkeeper at the armors bank, is a noted county resident. Scott is a Wilbarger pioneer, believed to hold substantial land. Odell’s bank roles shift as airstaff appointments reflect Vernon bank growth. Ray Hughes to become assistant cashier at Dviths Bank.
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Rote Compton Scott
Minnie Weatherall
Lora Hodson
Ilewaite
Texas
Phidder
Rheke Lyedie
Als Reeth
Miller
Vernon
Loon Ligh School
Chetel Faker
Collowe
Trownwood
Anil
Odell
Wirst
Timmranty Shue Bank
Vernven
Ile
Grke
Rows
Ben Aseliant
Maurmers State Bank
Thelell
Roowe
Wilharger
Ray Hughes
Pxsistant
Te Dviths
Row
Hoss
Hank
Chillicothe Man Seeks Help For Cotton Picking
WS Roberts of Route 4 Chillicothe requests aid to hire workers for cotton picking. He offers $2 and board for two or three helpers, plus room and meals, and will travel from Vernon if needed. He asks the Chamber of Commerce to assist in locating labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS Roberts
Rutin
Vernon
Odell
Roberts
Ies Chamber of Commerce
Tolbert man has good crops and comments on wheat
J Loyd of Route 1 Polbert visited Vernon Tuesday afternoon with cotton. Wet weather kept him out of the field, yet he expected to pick two bales. He has lived in Wilbarger thirteen years and praises his county line area as one of the best farming sections in Texas.
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J. Loyd
Route 1
Polbert
Vernon
Tle
Lloyd
Wilbarger Equity
Hedi County
Hell County
Texas
Floyd
Witburger County
Baptists to Hold All Day Association Meeting
An allday gathering of Wilturger and Red Fork Baptist Associations is planned in Chillicothe on Sunday. The Red Fork group covers Hardeman and Foard counties with Rev W T Rouse of Vernon First Baptist Church speaking and Baylor University President P Brooks expected to attend.
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Wilturger
Red Fornk
Chillicothe
Red Fork
Hardeman
Foard
W. T. Rouse
First Baptist Church of
Vernon
P. Brooks
Baylor University
British ships to carry Texas wheat move eyed
A message from State Railroad Commissioner Allison Mayfield notes U S Railroad Administration efforts to redirect movement of Texas wheat to Galveston ports amid a crop surplus of about twenty five million bushels. Director General Walter Hines cites high transport fees and strained Galveston elevators, while British cargo ships could be diverted to Galveston to add six million bushels of capacity within days.
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Mir. Fitness
Mar. Hines
Galveston
Lamas
Hines
Ammonnees Hiatt
Herald
Missouri Man Wipes Record Visit by Col Sanders
Col Sanders of St Joseph has joined The Record and arrived Vernon Wednesday morning marking his first trip to Texas. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate he specialized in advertising and has been with St Joseph News-Press, the leading paper in Missouri. Sanders now leads the advertising department of The Record.
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Col. Sanders
St. Joseph
Hax
Vernon
Texas
Wilchita County
Sanders
School of Jommnatioo
University of Missouri
Riner Lowg
State Fair Attendance Figures Reported by Secretary Stratton
Secretary W. F. Stratton and fair officials released attendance estimates for the 110 State Fair. About fourteen thousand or seventy eight persons were recorded as attendees, with the 110 State Fair tally near 212,008 at the last fair held. No fair occurred in 11k due to the war. Officials say this year’s turnout would have surpassed previous records if weather had been better.
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Hecredary
W. FL Stratton
Stratton
Ynfair
Oklahoma Man Prospecting Here
Mountain View resident Busse arrived yesterday to survey Vernon and nearby country. He may purchase a farm in Wilbarger County, as reported for potential land dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
OW. Busse
Mountain View
Olde
Vernon
Bue
Wilbarger County
Home Science Club to sell stock for new apartment project
The Home Science Club votes to issue up to 40000 stock for a proposed apartment venture. Stock will be sold one third cash one third in thirty days and one third in sixty days with bank loan backing. If enough subscriptions by November 15 the project proceeds otherwise funds are returned to investors. Directors elected to run the first year include Mrs Heine and Mrs Collins among others with Mrs Keltz as president and publicists handling the drive. Directors meet afternoons to plan with architect and contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Science Club
Parniment
Nuanber
Mines
HL Heine
Collins
Heath
T. M. Pergeson
Massie
Kuvene Keltz
Pex
Robinson aids father as Louisiana cotton crops face danger
City Engineer A J Robinson recovered from visiting his ill father in Texas and reported cotton seed failing at the bolls across Louisiana, warning crops may be lost. Meanwhile Trout and Jones bought new machinery, planning to reopen the Vernon Tailor Shop after their building was damaged, with updated equipment to be installed once repairs finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
Hossiton
Robiinson
Mer. Robinson
Louisiana
A. W. Greene Injured in City Street Car Collision
TP. Lisman reports from his son Bert in Fort Worth that A. W. Greene, a cotton man and partner, was seriously injured when the automobile he drove was struck by a street car Wednesday. Greene has many Vernon friends who will regret the accident. attendings hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TP. Lisman
Bert
Fort Worth
A. W. Greene
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