DeMolay to Be Organized Here Saturday Night
Vernon prepares for DeMolay organization with a Wichita delegation arriving Saturday afternoon to instruct the local group. The 7:50 pm initiation will establish Vernon chapter with uniforms and regalia, followed by lodge work and lessons on virtues and history linking Jacques De Molay to Freemasonry.
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J. G Hawkins
Fritz
Maskat Shein
Wicebitn Falls
Wichite Order of DeMolay
Vernon
Sopom
Officers Capture Mammoth Still Near Vernon
One of the largest stills yet found in the county was seized near Vernon by Sheriff W. A. Ish and FB. ALN. O'Neal after a chase through rugged underbrush on China Creek about 25 miles southeast of Vernon. The 60 gallon 1928 model outfit with copper coil and boiler was removed with only a small amount of liquor and mash captured. No arrests were made.
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Vernon
W. A. Ish
FB. Aln. O'Neal
China Creek
Sherif's
Death of Claude Nichols at 70 in Vernon
Claude Nichols aged 70, son of John Nichols of ChUMPothe, died Wednesday morning in Vernon after an appendicitis operation two weeks earlier. He was in critical condition at the sanitarium. burial took place yesterday in Chillicothe.
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Claude Nichols
John Nichols
Chumpothe
Vernon
Chillicothe
West Vernon School Opens Monday
Announcement by W. W. Snodgrass states that West Vernon School will open Monday September 4. Principal Snodgrass said he hopes for full pupil attendance for enrollment on opening day.
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West Vernon
W. W. Snodgrass
Wear Vernon
Snodgrass
MPS. CA RICHIE BUR MERE ON THURSDAY
Mrs Richie a Wilbarger County resident dies of stroke paralysis after long illness. She was born Cornelia Thompson and moved from Kenpicky to Texas in 1880s, lived near Harrold Vernon and Wilbarger before settling here. Survived by husband A Richie and five children, funeral held at Baptist church with interment East View Cemetery. numerous relatives attended.
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Con Xeline ‘Thompson
Ken Picky
A. Richie
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Ist
Dallas
Phew
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Harrohd
de Fimive
Mrs. A. Walker
Mes
Fk. W. Madden
Harden and
Hears
Esscondints
Egourteen
Baptist
Te Od. Mitts
EH. J. Moore
Clinge
East View Cclirery
County board names trustee to fill Pergo district vacancy
At the county board of education meeting held at the courthouse on Tuesday afternoon, Bryan Lovelace was appointed trustee of the Pergo school district to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of R. B. Richardson.
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County Board of Education
Court House
Bryan Lovelace
Pergo
R. B. Richardson
Odell Burglary Suspect Held
Suspected as one of the parties in a series of robberies at Odell Sunday night August 14, Claude Bean was arrested Tuesday afternoon at Burkburnett, brought to Vernon, and jailed. The raid targeted the Bank of Odell, Orient railway station, Cable's Garage, Belcher's Drug Store, and Odell posters. About 165 dollars was taken. The burglars breached the bank vault but did not enter the safe. A high powered car seen leaving Odell toward Chillicothe is believed driven by the robbers. Police have pursued the case since the burglary night.
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Odell
Claude Bean
Burkburnett
Vernon
Bank Af
Murder ends Collins romance with Miss Kiernan
As Ireland’s Commander in chief Michael Collins wooed Granard native Miss Kittle Kiernan while on the run with a large price on his head. A public clash in Dail Eireann exposed their engagement, claiming Collins should wed Princess Mary. Collins replied the Countess’s attack harms his fiancee. the wedding never happens as Collins is killed.
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Michael Collins
Miss Kittle Kiernan
Granard
County Longford
Collins
Dail Eireann
Markiewlex
Enghind
Mary
Missnastus
Missiklernan
Federation Fair Booth Plans and City School Openings
The Wilberger County Federation of Women’s Clubs approves running no refreshment booth at the fair, plans to raise funds for Allingham park, and to reduce membership fees. The Vernon city school system prepares for a new term with enrollment likely to rise under updated state law.
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Wilberger County Foderation of Women's Clubs
Allingham Park Fund
Local banks offer free trips to Texas State Fair
Vernon bankers will donate seven free trips to the Texas state fair in Dallas for county boys and girls winning in tests at Wilbarger County Fair. The Wilbarger County Pure Bred Live Stock Association and the County Fair Association add trips for pig show and poultry winners, with other banks offering prizes for various year contests. Housing and meals are provided October 6 to 15 with guides from A. and M. College coordinating the study.
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Live Stock
Wilbarger Fair Association
Vernon Bankers
Wilbarger County Fair
Bankers
Wilbarger County Pure Bred Live Stock Association
County Fair Association
Live Stock Association
Dallas
A. & M. College
Mula Goodfellow
Wile Burger
Harrold
Miss Goodfellow
Hillcrest Club to Host Labor Day Barbecue at Lake
Hillcrest County Club plans an old fashioned barbecue on Monday September 4 at the club lake. The arrangements committee says five choice lambs and plenty of Mora and Java coffee will be served to mark the Labor Day celebration. Members should bring full baskets as chairman Rhoads leads the committee. Local golf enthusiasts plan an afternoon of play on the links.
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Mesdaimes T. M. Mergeson
Os, McCombe
Y. A. Babasin
J. H. Pendleton
Mary Blackman
Hillcrest County Club
Rhoads
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