Local anglers claim 100-pound Jew fish landed near Aransas Pass
B Daniel and E H Pigg say they caught a 100 pound Jew fish on a Gulf coast trip near Aransas Pass. They photographed the catch as proof and compare it to prior big hauls, while local fishermen debate the claim and confidence grows in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Daniel
E. H. Pigg
Gulf Coast
Corps Christi
Aransas Pass
Daniel
C. S. McCulloch
Nny
West Texas Street
South Main
Cumberlind
Texas
Olive
Peuse
Cummberlind
Mesquite
Fory
Pharrold
Electra
Crowds Grow at Baptist Revival Meeting
Crowds increase at the Baptist revival as extra seats are added behind the tabernacle. W. O. Pond of Didias leads the services, delivering energetic messages in the tabernacle and downtown each evening with topics such as The Bed Too Short and the Blanket Too Narrow and A Flaming Message for a Freezing World. The event continues next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Is. W. O. Pond
Didias
Bimself
Church Tabernacle
Lions To Play Memphis High Team At Fair
Arrangements set for a football game between Vernon High and Memphis High during the fair at the fair's close day. Memphis was a strong contender in the interscholastic league this year and is expected to provide a tight contest. Coach Daggett expected to arrive this afternoon to begin football training Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Memphis
Daggett
Pauline Mae Campbell Buried at Crowell
Pautine Mee Campbell a 5 year old daughter of Mrs. H Ike died Friday after a fever illness. Interment was Sunday at Crowell beside her father. She is survived by her mother, stepfather and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pautine Mee Campbell
H. Ike
Crowell
Fire Inspector Delivers Harsh Report On Vernon Fire Safety
Vernon faces major fire hazards after a surprise inspection by Miller of the State Fire Marshals Department. Trash burning, open gasoline in garages, and poor trash receptacles were common, with warnings to curb waste oil, rubbish, and alley clutter. A return to a 15 percent fire-rate credit could save Vernon up to 20 thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
State Fire Marshals Department of
Austin
Vernon
Fie
Ife
Tie
Tiowever
Miss Thelma Wells Injured in Auto Crash Here Today
Thelma Wells an oil operator and Laura Brady were bruised when a car driven by J B Brady failed to yield at Main and Paradise. They were treated and released as not seriously injured. Heady attempting to avoid an eastbound vehicle jerked right causing minor damage and curb impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Wells
Laura Brady
Main and
Paradise Sheets
Youngs
Heady
Main Street
Paradise
Brady
Aged Man Dies at Oklaunion Farm
W T Evans age 72 died yesterday at his home on the 4 8 Buchanan farm south of Oklaunion after a long illness. The body was taken to Howie today with widow and son G M Evans accompanying. Interment will be there. He is survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Evans
Buchanan Farm
Oklaunion
Howie
G. M. Evans
Old Resident of County Dies in Washington
Ward received news this week of the death of Tom Nallen, aged resident of the southwest part of the county, in Washington D C last week. He had gone there months ago with his sister for his health and was buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Tom Nallen
Washington, D. C
Institute 70 Opens Monday In Wichita Falls
About 150 Wilbarger County teachers will attend the joint county institute in Wichita Falls starting Monday under L A Hollar. Vernon High coaching staffs are excused for fall training. Mrs. H I Farrell of Vernon will head primary instruction. Notable educators like M N Marrs and Lindsay Blayney appear on the high school program as sessions run through next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilharger County
Joint County Institute
Wichita Falls
L. A. Hollar
Vernon High School
Hi. B. Farrell
Central School of
Vernon
S&s. M
Vernon Masons Prepare for Electra Hall Dedication
Vernon Masons plan to travel to Electra next Wednesday evening for the dedication of Electra’s new Mason hall. State Grand Master Guvin Williams will lead ceremonies starting at 7:15 o clock, with the hall open to the public from 5 to 7 that afternoon for talks by prominent Masons. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Masons
Electra
Guvin Williams
Two Girls Leave for Maryville College in Tennessee
Miss Louise Baird and Miss Vera Scales departed yesterday for Maryville College near Knoxville where they attended last year. School opens September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Baird
Vera Scales
Maryville College
Knoxville
Bryant Receives Two Years In Man Slaughter Case
Bryan t found guilty of manslaughter and given a two year penitentiary sentence by a district court jury for the January 22 shooting death of Harry Hagen. Defense appeals filed, trial marked by heated exchanges and appeals regarding the court charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Beyant
Bryant
Harry A. K. Hagen
John A. Storey
Jamaica
J. W. Leak
Cecil Storey
Haven
Mrs J Shirley Cook Improves After Dallas Hospital Operation
Mrs J Shirley Cook who underwent a serious operation at Baptist hospital in Dallas Tuesday is reported to be improving and her condition is satisfactory. She has been ill for several weeks according to attending physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Shirley Cook
the Baptist Hospital
Dallas
Darden Sells Cafe Interest To Family Partners
George Darden sells his controlling stake in the Liberty Cafe to Loyd Darden and George Soffon. Gus Volos remains part owner with the active manager. Darden will stay in Vernon but plans to pursue a future business venture as the new owners take charge yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Cafe
Loyd Darden
George Soffon
Wichita Malls
Gus Volos
Mr. Darden
Cisco
Liberty
Steve Marval
Vernon
Vernon Boy Enlists at Kemper Military College
George Goetze left this week for Hollister Missouri to join father recruits in football training teams at Kemper Military College. He will enter Kemper this fall along with another Texas student seeking a place on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goetze
Hollister
Father
Kemper Military College
George
Kemper
Texas
Fifteenth Annual Fair Catalogue Adds New Departments
New departments appear in the fifteenth annual fair catalogue with two removals textile and culinary and prize money moved to community exhibits. Home demonstration club led by Miss Mono Gunter offers club member day September 17 with free admission on passes signed by Miss Gunter or County Agent PD Chaney. Livestock and domestic animals are highlighted with planned prizes and free trips to the Dallas Fair for top club members. Exhibition entries must be on grounds by the opening morning. fair runs daily with early gates and prize routines outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mono Gunter
Miss Gunter
PD. Chaney
Dallas
R. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Fair Amnager
Texas
Oklahoma
Vernon
Oil Ventures Reported Across County Lands
Landreth and Waggoner wells show several promising sand pay zones in sections 4 and 52 with tests underway. Atlantic and other operators announce multiple sand discoveries, testing plans, and potential producers as drilling continues in the Gull Levy and Sigler areas.
Club Girls Exhibit At County Fair Preparations underway
Miss Bonnin Ginter home demonstration agent announces exhibits for county fair on September 16. Miss Gonter calls all enrolled club girls to bring sewing or canning articles to her office next Saturday or the following Saturday. Labels and record books required for all eye displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onhield
Bonnin Ginter
Gonter
Gunter
Burglar Targets County Judge's Home in Vernon
A burglar chose the county judge's home on West Witbneger for an early Wednesday break in. Judge J Townsend was awakened by the intruder but the thief fled after a brief confrontation, leaving trousers seen in the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Witbneger
Vernon
J. ¥. Townsend
Rig Worker Hurt In South Vernon Field
A Humble Olam Refining Company employee was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in the South Vernon field when a jack pole struck him in the stomach during scrapping. He was rushed to a sanitarium where an operation was performed and he is recovering rapidly, physicians say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Fiat
Humble Olam Refining Company
iSouth Vernon Field
Farmers Delegation Tours Vernon Area For Crop Report
About fifty farmers from Baylor, Stephens, Hardeman, Knox, and Wichita counties toured Vernet area in cars, praised Wilbarger crops, and noted irrigated fields nearby. They visited Chillicothe Experiment Station and heard talks from A&M College staff before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor, Stephens, Ttardeman, Kuos City
Wichita
Vernet
Wilbarger
Datee Ition
Vernon
Cheney
Wilberger County
Chillicothe
A&m
College
Harris
Wilbarger County First Cotton Bale Sells Low This Year
Wilbarger County reports its first bale of cotton for the year sold at an estimated total value near one dollar per pound. The 684 pound bale from the Hinde Community gin was bought by Jonnett and Leng for about 1.4 cents per pound, marking the lowest price in four years. Prices in prior years ranged from 22 1 2 to 26 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhbarger County
Ty Jirnest Karcher
Hinde
Ty Jonnett & Leng
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Rotary District Meet Opens Monday in Vernon
The forty first district of Rotary International begins with a conference of executives in Vernon Monday at 9. About eighty five visiting officials are expected. Walter D. Cine district governor will preside. Warry Rogers international director will visit Vernon during the convention. Delegations from Wichita Falls Lubbock Amarillo and other West Texas cities plan to attend. A luncheon model theatre is planned at noon by Amarillo Club. Evening events include a chock wagon feed at PAL Crest Country Club and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary International
Epes
Vernon
Walter D. Cine
Gu de
Amarillo Chio
Lacy ‘Erwell
Charley Todd
Othe
Former Pastor Church of Christ to Return Here
Former pastor Mider Thomas Miltholland will return to lead the Church of Christ here. He and his family leave Bartlett this week and he will assume duties around mid October after meetings in Rochester and Tennessee. Milbot resigned last summer after two years, succeeding Elder W Don Hockaday, and will reside at 1826 Lexington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mider Thomas
Mitlholland
Lod
Church of Christ
Bartlett
Rochester
Tennessee
Alohona
Mor
Milbot
Vernon
Ile
W. Don Hockaday
Lyang
Lexington Street
Confederate Veteran Injured Crossing busy street
W M Lawson age veteran was painfully bruised when struck by a car while crossing Wil l inger at the Matin strom intersection Wednesday afternoon. A local physician treated him and said the veteran was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lawson
Willarger
Matinstrom
Atd
Brock Family Reunion Held at J W Brock Home
A Brock family reunion was held at the home of J W Brock in Farmers Valley. A large dinner followed a picnic and eight brothers and their descendants totaling 107 attended. Attendees included Marion of Chilivethe Wilburn of Portales N M Albert of Tennessee William l Weedee of the community Lee of Vernon Thomas Brock of Lubbock and another brother of Wheeler county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
J. W., Brock
Farmers Valley
Eir
Marion
Chilivethe
Wilburn
Portales
N. M
Albert
Tennessee
William l and
Weedee
Lee
Vernon
Thomas Brock
Lubsbock
Wheeller County
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LIONS
Pauline Mae Campbell
Ers
Washington
Sky
Henry Glastris
New York
Europe
S. S. de Grasse
Institute
Tagen
Ilagen
Legioner Sails
A. Platt Andrews
Gloucester
Mass
Rome
Darden
George Darden
Vernon Boy
Landreth
Pool
Dyson
Seedom
Faber
Bosz
Hiaible OF and Refining Compte
Stephens
Gull-Levy
Atlantic
Pay Atlantic
South Vernon Field
A la Cossack
FB. G. Cheney
Miss Vernon
Church of Christ To Return
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