Uniform flag decoration by American Legion movement
The American Legion promotes a uniform city wide flag display for special occasions. About 125 flags, four by six feet, on twelve foot poles are angled to avoid awnings. Whistle signals will alert merchants to install flags in sidewalk sockets. Alvin Ousley urges reverence for the flag and explains its meaning as a symbol of liberty and unity for future generations.
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American Legion
Alvin Ousley
Pst
Republic
Former Elder of Vernon District Ends Life in Durant
Rev J G Miller longtime Methodist pastor and former Vernon district presiding elder died by suicide in Durant Oklahoma at 72. He left notes denying recent charges and stated he was ending his life to spare his family and church. Survived by his widow and three daughters in California and Canada. Funeral arrangements reported for Abilene.
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J G. Miller
Methodist
Durant
Oka
Vernon
Oklo
Abilene
Miller
Bivial
Ofexas
Northwest Texas
Rey. Miller
Lida
J. J. Kroll
Krolls
Roswell
N. M
California
Edna
Judge Fisher
Rollins
Nat G. Rollins
Rolling
Methodist Church
Texas
Daily
Oklahoman
House Raid Near Harrold Seizes Whiskey and Bottles
Sheriff Frank Edmonson and deputies raided the Jeff Houtchens home one mile west of Harrold Sunday afternoon. They captured nine tons of corn whiskey and 200 bottles of chocolate beer. Jeff Houtchens and Brownie Wright were taken into custody. they posted bond.
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Frank Edmonson
W. A. Gillespie
A. B. Hays
Jeff Houtchens
Harrold
Brownie Wright
Mrs. George Clark Dies at Home in Fort Worth
Mrs. George Clark of Fort Worth died yesterday afternoon after a six month illness. She was sister of L. G. Hawkins of Verrion and Mrs. D. W. May of Fargo and wife of a veteran Fort Worth & Denver conductor. Mrs. May and the Hawkinses traveled to attend the funeral set for tomorrow.
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George Clark
Fort Worth
L. G. Hawkins
Verrion
D. W. May
Fargo
Denver
Mrs Gilliland’s Condition Reported Unchanged
Mrs. J. A. Gilliland remains in a local sanitarium after a stroke about ten days ago. Reports say she is still very grave. An appeal to all people of diverse races and tongues urges love and understanding of the flag as a symbol of liberty.
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J. A. Gilliland
Army General Warns Klansmen At Camp Custer Rally
Brigadier General George Van Horn Moseley commands Camp Custer Michigan and orders fire on a hill if masked Knights rally on government property while guardsmen are encamped. Under his orders 85 Klansmen were arrested. Moseley served on General Pershing's WWI staff and is regarded as a brilliant young officer.
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George van Horn Moseley
U.S. A
Camp Custer
Mich
Moseley
Pershing
Drilling Quiet Over Weekend With Several Test Drifts
Oil operations over the weekend were largely quiet with a niper sands find in the Bridwell and Heidrick on the Dill place. A test near 1450 feet aims to offset Wells-Gunberson which yields about 10 barrels daily.
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Bridwell
Heidrick
Dill Place
Watermelon Feast by Sunday School Class
The Sunday school class of Mies Missouri Huggins will host a watermelon feast at Allinghan Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Members of the elite are invited to attend and are asked to bring a melon. Children of members are especially invited to come.
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Mies
Huggins
Allinghan
ANT
County Tax Office Records New Car Registrations
Last week at the County Tax Collector's office owners registered new vehicles including Ford models for M. P. Lendtke Breell Brooks 1 . Miller Tony Hazlewood Olen Raines L. W. Bell Jim Raines and J. E. Young plus trucks for 4. Vory and several others. Buick registrations include Dewey Hendiris W Hf Olive and Elihu S. Dockery. Over land entries note Dr. W. R. Moore and traffic truck registrations list C. H. Roberts.
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H. R. Evans
Ford
M. P. Lendtke
Breell Brooks
Miller
Tony Hazlewood
Buick
Dewey Hendiris
Olen Raines
L. W. Bell
Maxwell
WF. Moore
Chevrolet
W. R. Moore
W Hf. Olive
Elihu S. Dockery
C. H. Roberts
Oklaunion Boy Enters Texas University
Mrs J M Smith and son of Oklaunion left Saturday night for Austin where the son will enter the Texas University. Mrs Smith will spend the winter in Austin.
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Oklaunion
Texas University
J. M. Smith
lOklaunion
Austin
The
Vernon Public Schools Set to Open Next Monday
Vernon Public Schools prepare for a Monday start as the Teachers Institute at Wichita Falls concludes and Vernon teachers return to plan for start up. New Vernon High School building delays shift some classes to corridors and labs, with Vocational and Home Economics classes needing space.
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Vernon Public Schools
Wichita Falls
Igh
Singing Convention at Lockett Weekend Session
A County Singing Convention will convene Saturday night at Lockett with a business session and vocal program led by president A. H. Thrash. An all day singing Sunday will feature notable singers and invitees to participate.
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Lockett
A. H. Thrash
Wind and Rain Cause Heavy Damage in West Vernon
A southwest storm last night around 10 o clock tore roofs from homes and barns in West Vernon injuring Mrs Jeffries who received medical care. Roofs were stripped from houses, trees toppled, and a garage collapsed. Damage to goods estimated over 1000 dollars with several homes losing windows and shingles. Communication to rural areas was cut as telephone lines were blown down.
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Jeffries
Hilene
Chris Krebbs
West Vernon
Vaaghe
L. Vanner
Max Karanth
Vernon Beats Electra 13 to 9 in Sunday Baseball
The M. W. A. team Vernon defeated Electra 13 to 9 Sunday afternoon in a Texas league game. Vernon led 3-1 after the first inning, with heavy hitting from both sides. The contest remained tied until the seventh, then Vernon pulled ahead and added runs in the last three frames. Batteries: Electra Stinson Stocks. Vernon Chaffin Cur List.
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Texherma
Electra
Pelther
Hiedra Copia
Vernon
Oklahoma Couple Wed At Local Courthouse Morning
K M Jones of Chickasha married Edith Patterson of Fort Cobb in a Saturday morning ceremony performed by Justice T J Griffiths in the courthouse. The couple were residents of Chickasha.
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K. M. Jones
Chickasha
Edith Patterson
Fort Cobb
Oklahoma
T. J. Griffiths
Justice of the Peace
Court House
County Clerk Records Few Wed Pairs Listed in Notice
A list of couples recorded to wed last week at the County Clerk's office includes Ro O. Plats quer and Miss Lorenane Baker, Miss Lottie Feagler with Cambell, Lala Law, R. G. Burten with Pauline aters, B. M. Jones with Edith G. Patterson, W. E. Moore with Blanche Killion, and J. A. Tucker with Emma Faulkner.
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Ro O. Platsquer
Lorenane Baker
Kiatt
Lottie Feagler
Cambell
Lala Law
Ant R. G. Burten
Paulineaters
BE. M. Jones
Edith G. Patterson
W. E B. Moore
Blanche Killion
J. A. Tucker
Emma Faulkner
Crowell Boy to Play On Vernon High Football Team
W C Burrow of Crowell will attend Vernon High School this year and plays tackle with a strong reputation. He was in Crowell Saturday arranging his return here by early next week to rejoin the squad.
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Crowell
W. ¢. Burrow
The
Vernon High School
Pa Ferguson to Be First Gentleman If Ma Ferguson Wins
Article notes James E Ferguson expected to become First Gentleman of Texas as Miriam Ferguson nears election becoming governor. It recalls his impeachment during earlier term and cites his long support for her campaign as vindication.
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Pa” Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Miriam Ferguson
Ma” Ferguson
Ferguson
Curley Wright and Pal Arrested for Liquor Transportation
Curley Wright and a companion named Irwin were arrested in Electra by Sheriff Minons on Friday afternoon for suspected transportation and possession of intoxicating liquor. Gilispie of Harrold precinct provided the information leading to the arrest after Sunday School members spotted activity in Waggoner pasture. The liquor, concealed in the woods, was found with 47 and a half gallons left behind as deputies pursued the pair who fled in a waiting car. The prisoners were taken to Vernon and bond was posted.
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Curley Wright
Irwin
Electra
Sheriffrank Minons
WA. Gillispie
Harrold
Gillispie
Vernon
Sid Lett
Edmonson
Miss Golda Smith Buried Saturday in Fargo Cemetery
Golda Smith 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J W Smith of Vernon area, died Saturday morning after illness. Funeral services were held at Fargo Cemetery Saturday afternoon with Rev J W Sharp and Rev W L Jenking officiating. Survived by parents and several siblings.
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Golda Smith
Fargo
Ble
Delphian Club Meeting Postponed This Week
Members notified the Delphian club meeting arranged in the year book will not be held this week. Mrs M Fielder will host the club on the third Wednesday September 17.
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Delphian Club
M. Fielder
Miss Nabers Recovering After Appendectomy
Miss Maybelle Nabers underwent an appendectomy Sunday at a local sanitarium. Her condition is reported to be satisfactory.
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Maybelle Nabers
Spectacular Fireworks and BIC Time Show Tonight
Ben Abdir Troupe performs in daytime and night shows at the grandstand delivering singing, dancing, and stunts. The event features a sigantic fireworks display and a dramatic night entertainment program.
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Ben Abdir
Aged Woman Dies at Home of Son in Vernon
Mrs. Margaret Anne Caldwell, 82, died at her son BET Caldwell’s home on South Main Street Sunday morning after arriving from Bentonville Arkansas. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 o’clock at the home conducted by Dr BL PF Lyon and Rev PL Kapp. Interment at East View Cemetery. Survivors include husband WoW Caldwell and three sons. The family had recently moved from Texas to live with their Vernon son.
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BL PF. Lyon
First Baptist Church
Baptist
Ehburch
Nual Fair
Fair
Vernon
Martineed
North Main Street
Court House Square
Fair Grounds
Frank Edmondson
Fort McKinles
Ben Abdiz
Kansas City
United States
Fargo Revival Ends After Eight Days of Meetings
A revival at the Fargo Methodist church concluded Sunday night after eight days of services. The event led to thirteen conversions with Rev. J. H. Sharp of the Mississippi conference preaching assisted by Hey. W. Jenkines. Choir direction by How Corbell and Leola Smith on piano completed the program.
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Fargo
J. H. Sharp
Mississippi Conference
G. J. Sharp
Hinds
Hey. W. J. Jenkines
Pleasant Valley
Odell
Corbell
Mise Leola Smith
Rainbow Girls Exemplify Work In Electra Visit
Vernon Rainbow Gerds members from Vernon Chapter exemplified the work before Electra Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Electra on Thursday. They received compliments on their performance and the Electra chapter may institute the Rainbow Girls there. Attending were Ruth Sewell Leta Williams Mary Dodson Clara Donges Mildred Robertson Lena Tolbert Irne Young Mattie Mae Renfro Wilma Curtis Matilde Fain Verna Rhea Thomason Opal Carpenter Nina Ruth Terrell Margaret Lune Hiatt Ellen Crastlehbury Catherine Dodson Pauline Goetze Mary Tom Lisman Loulie King Nelle Hollar with chaperones and local supporters.
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Rainbow Girle
Vernon
Electra
Fastern Star
Electra Fastern Star
Order of Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girl
Frederick
Oklo
Ruth Sewell
Leta Williams
Mary Dodson
Clara Donges
Mildred Robertson
Lena Tolbert
Irne Young
Mattie Mae Renfro
Wilma Curtis
Mattilene Fain
Verna Rhea Thomason
Opal Carpenter
Nina Ruth Terrell
Margaret Lune Hiatt
Elen Crastlehbury
Catherine Dodson
Pauline Goetze
Mary Tom Lisman
Loulie King
Nelle Ho
Methodist Revival at Mack Closes Sunday
A Methodist revival at Mack ended Sunday night with Rev. F. T. Johnson of the Vernon Circuit in charge. The meeting saw twelve conversions and attracted steady crowds throughout.
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Mack
F. T. Johnson
Vernon
Revival at Brown School House Opens Sunday Night
A revival meeting will start at the Brown School house Sunday night. Rev. FT. Johnson will conduct the Revival. The cooperation of all is urged for those interested in religious affairs of the community.
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Brown School
FT. Johnson
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Arkansas
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Bet Caldwell
South Main Street
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Retail Merchants Association
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