Army Recruiting Party in Vernon Seeks 1000 Chem Warfare Men
Lieutenant L. H. Hanley of Camp Travis leads an army recruiting party in Vernon for three days to recruit for the 2nd Division. The unit, famed for breaking the Hindenburg Line and serving in eight campaigns, seeks volunteers for chemical warfare service and other roles. Enlistment spans one year for veterans in any country with American troops. others may join for three years in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Hanley
Travis
Vernon
Chateau Thiers
Hindenburg Line
Hanley
Medieal
Quartermaster’s Corps
United States
Urges amendment for better sanitary conditions in Texas towns
Dr. C. W. Goddard state health officer backs Senate Joint Resolution No. 20 to raise tax limits for small towns to fund sanitary improvements. He notes higher morbidity in rural areas due to lack of sanitation and cites bond eligibility for larger cities. He urges passage and careful consideration. Also mentions music store ads and instruments received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Goddard
Senate
Dr. Goddard
Texas
Vernon Fire Department Seeks Paid Men for Engine
A Vernon volunteer fire department meeting at city hall last night discussed hiring a paid crew to operate and maintain the fire truck. Members cited recurring vehicle breakdowns when alarms sounded and blamed unruly maintenance among volunteers. Mayor Harry Mason attended and said the council would be asked to fund a paid man, with another meeting likely next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
City Hall
Sonorlert
Harry Mason
Fire Department
Vernon District Leads Banner Subdivision of Mothers Congress
Mrs. C J Farrell, president of Banner Sub-Division, says the First District becomes the banner subdivision in Texas of the Congress of Mothers, covering nine counties from Fort Worth to Brownwood. The Congress meets in Austin November 5 7, with Mrs Yeb Harle presenting Mrs Farrells report. Little Elizabeth Romina Farrell, three weeks old, is made a life member of the Mothers Congress.
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C. J. Farrell
Banner
Mother's Congress
Little Daughter
C.J. Farrell
Texas
The
Congress of Mothers
Fort Worth
Pexline
Brownwood
Austin
Parrell
Yeb Harle
San Marcus
Elizabeth Romina Parrell
Sunday School Halloween Party Afloat in Basement
Ghosts and spooks marked the Haloween social in the Methodist Chimnel basement under G. W. Backus and B F P Sisk. About thirty five guests attended with three prizes a black cat awarded to Mrs. Rigsby J H Timberlake and Miss Margaret Castle jury. Toastmaster G W Backus presided as the hour of games ended with dining room refreshments.
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Methodist Chimnel
G. W. Backus
B. FP. Sisk
Rigsby
J. H. Timberlake
Margaret Castle Jury
Vo Tmmber
Hunting Notice On Private Farm Declares No Trespass
Notice restricts hunting or trespassing on a southwest farm area in Section 62 Block 12 Wilburger County So-Stp Ady J 8 2ATES. Only authorized personnel may access the land and violators will be prosecuted.
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Section
Wilburger Comity
Church Activities With Pastor Rouse Schedule
At the Churches Sunday school at 045, preaching at 11 and 7 15 by the pastor. Prayer meeting 815? Wednesday evening led by W. T. ROUSE, Pastor.
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W. T. Rouse
Sunday Services Encouraged by Growing Interest
Our services are growing in interest each week. Your presence will be appreciated at both morning and evening services Sunday TOM WALKER, Minister.
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Tom Walker
Sunday Services at First Methodist Church Vernon
Sunday schedule for November 20 includes a 11 a.m. sermon "Christ and Woman’s Glory" by the pats tor. Junior Missionary Society led by Mesdames Roo Withough and PD. Tt. Henry. Woman's Missionary Societies present with Mrs. J N Johnson presiding and speakers Mrs. Downs and Mrs. Delaney on Woman’s Work. Women's Day features daily talks and special music inviting all.
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First Methodist Church
South
Goh A.m
L. G. Hawkins
Woran
Junior Missionary Society
Mesdames Roo
J. Withough
Tt. Henry
Wilphan
Woman's Missionary Societies
J. N. Johnson
J. W. Downs
Nashville
Penn
TC. Delaney
J. HW. McDonald
Quanah
Vernon
White Rose No. 2 serves hot biscuits for meals
A local notice announces hot biscuits for supper and breakfast at White Rose No 2. It lists J R Jane's real estate office on North Main Street in Vergeson and advertises Clifton's Studio contact for portraits with the phone number 547.
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White Rose No. 2
J. R. Jane’s Real Estate
North Main Street
Vergeson Building
Sirs
Cross
Clifton
Ady
Tanlac praised by Memphis woman for stomach relief
Mrs. C. R. Wreford wife of a former steamboat captain of Memphis Tenn says Tanlac gave her relief after years of weak stomach gas and acute indigestion She reports appetite return and improved health after two bottles and cites her doctor’s approval Adv indicates Vernon sellers including T M Fergeson
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C. R. Wreford
S. N. Severth Street
Memphis
Tenn
Freeman Takes Charge of City Highway Garage on South Cumberland Street
PD Freeman assumes control of the Highway Garage on South Cumberland Street. Former owners Truelove and Latham have no plates to announce but are likely to stay in Vernon. Pendleton's Music Store advertises late records and instruments including a period design while Lisman Jr. pursues business in New Mexico.
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Perdaleton
Ady
Pendleton
Pecans for sale by J Robinson in Alabama homes
A local seller, J Robinson of SB-Ste AL, advertises a large pecan crop ready for delivery in any quantity to buyers at home, promising savings on purchases direct to consumers.
Milk Cow for Sale in Town
Fine Jersey cow for sale milks year round. May be seen in town. Phone 36 percent or see Lip Ady Dewey Wilson.
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Jersey
Lip Ady
Dewey Wilson
Vernon Kiddies to be featured in Fort Worth Record
The Fort Worth Record will publish a photogravure feature Sunday showcasing Vernon children. Among those pictured are Travis Phillips son of Mr and Mrs P E B Phillips Charles Blair Jr son of Mr and Mrs M Blair Woodrow Wilson Hill son of Mr and Mrs W R Hill Billy Hockersmith son of Mr and Mrs B D Hoeckersmith Winnie fred Shive son of Mr and Mrs R I Shive Adin Donges Jr son of Mr and Mrs Adam Donges Richard Worth O Neal son of Mr and Mrs F A N O Neal William Bradford Alderman son of Mr and Mrs W Alderman H W Burton of the Fort Worth Record is in Vernon.
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Vernon
Fort Worth
Travis Phillips
P. EB. Phillips
Charles Blair, Jr
M. Blair
Woodrow Wilson Hill
W. R. Hill
Billy Hockersmith
B.D. Hoeckersmith
Winnifred Shive
R. I. Shive
Adin Donges, Jr
Adam Donges
Richard Worth O'Neal
F. A. N. O'Neal
William Bratford Alderman
W. Alder
Maps For Sale Wilbarger and Hardeman Counties
Maps of Wilbarger and Hardeman counties for sale via application to R H Stucky Chillicothe Texas. Maps measure 26 by 50 inches with Wilbarger blocks 10 16 into Hardeman county and blocks SAN and Wo and part of Block A Foard county. Hardeman map shows Wilbarger blocks 10 and 160. Price for either map blue print or paper 150 dollars. TT Ste.
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Wilburger
Hardeman Counties
R. H. Stucky
Chillicothe
Texas
Wilburger Ciap
Hardeman County
San
Foard County
Wilbarger County
R. H. Stuckey
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Chemical Warfare Service
First Baptist Church
Church of Christ
Henry FL Brooks
Tanlae
T. M. Fergeson
Lt Adv
Freeman
Highway Garage
PD. W. Freeman
South Cumber
Land Street
Messrs. Truelove
Latham
TP. Lisman, Jr
New Mexico
Pou Business
M. G. Neathery
Oil Exchange Building
Vernon, Texas
AL J. Robinson
Holcomb’s Training School
Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc
Fred W. Gardner
Mgr
Man
H. W. Burton
Ste
Garford
Garfords
Prame Transmission
Elzy Youngblood
JO. H. Trout
Russell's
J. L. Murray
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