Premium awards at Bair fair highlight varied displays
Judges awarded premiums across all exhibits at the Bair Fair with department heads overseeing sections. Textile and fine arts earned top honors from a panel including Mrs. Roy Martin and Miss Wynetta Denny as displays ranged from embroidery to decorative plants and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bair
Tink Colley
Goodsfellawa A
P. M Morett
Ana Vatting
R. H. Kincheloe
Belle
Clarence Haney
Howard Timberlake
J. B. Swartwood
Howard T Martin
Inneh Set
Cox
Morris
J. J. Little
B. Mason
Ts. Mason
C. B. Maron
Claudie Kincheloery
Claudie
Miss Anick
Esther
W. F
Jimmie Adams
Imberlake
Minnie
J. B. Morris
J . Swartwoo
Carfeese
J. Fike
Lady Wood
Fyverett Haney
B. Morris
RK. H. Weond
Mrat
Lucile Sam 'Se
Esther Swart
Ro H. Coffee
Mary T
M. J
C. M. Blair
Embrverett Haney
Ernest Hampton
M. Haney
Jimmie Cox
Yor Pillow
Helen Hiatt
May Northcraft
Roy Martin
Rupert Sewell
Wynetta Denny
R. B. Gibson
R. BR. Gibson
Mira L.A. Hollar
McElroy
Colens Fern
R. H. Coffee
A. B. Swartwood
A. B.swartwood
J. A. Hollar
Local Livestock Show Honors Garnered by Area Exhibitors
The report lists multiple awards in the livestock division with Arnold Whitzel and Glynn Parmley among top winners in pig and sow categories. Joe Orr, C. K B. Blevins, Bourland, Sharp, and others receive various firsts or seconds in senior and junior classes. Judges included P. D. Chaney and R. Covey, with farm garden prizes awarded to Mrs. M. Ay Ishaa and Richard Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Whitzel
Poland
Glynn Parmley
Secon
Oscar Lule
Joe
A. L. McGinnis
C. K B. Blevins
Glynn Vparmley
Bowrtase
Sharp Joe Orr
Thourland
Arrwta Whitteil
Joe Orr
Doe Orr Sharp
Bourland Sharp
Herd Bourland
Sharp
R. S. Covey Wid
Vergil Thompson
Sherman
C. E. Blevins
Blevins
Arnold Whittell
Blevines Breeder
Henry Blevins
Joe Collins
Odell
Neo Robinson
Glynn Parmilee
Alvin January
Hulen Coon
P. D. Chaney
Foard County
M. B. Oates
Deyver Railroad
R. $. Covey
Harrold
M. Ay Is
Triangle Drillers Begin Work After Long Wait
Drilling on the Triangle well south of town started Saturday with the old Burton H hole cleaned out. The rig moved a mile and a half. the hole is over 600 feet deep and expected to reach 2 100 feet by October 15. The Pyramid well will have a similar depth, with crews working nights and days under W C Stroube and George Hedgewood supervision.
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Triangle
Burton H
Pyramid Well
W.C. Stroube
Sigler
George Hedgewood
Flor Simon
Russell
Carnival Wrestlers Clash Amid Gunfire on Main Street
A chaotic Saturday night show by DeKreko Bros at the County Fair featured four matches with wrestlers from Wichita Falls and nearby towns. Joe Kopeky boasted of mastery as he was pinned by Steve Marve. A pistol duel on Main Street caused bullets to strike a car and fenders, with Ray Lee and an accomplice detained by Sheriff W A T Lee. Lee posted bond while others remained jailed.
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DeKreko Bros
Joe Kopeky
Giitue
Police
Steve Marve
Liberty Cake
World
Mr. Kopeky
Big Steve
Dick Bowers
Wilbarger County
Boul
Jit Webb
Jack
Wichita
Kans
Vinish
Jack Curley
Wichita Falls
Koneky
Sheriff's Office
Ray Lee
Kay
Coca Cola
Lee
Rome South
Dee
W. A. T. Lee
Bond
Hems
Maskat
Wichita Alls
Nobie
Pie Town
Green Pig Exhibit Draws Crowds at County Fair
The sericultural department featured a green pig displayed in a plain box with a hay bale. Spectators peered into a mirror at the bottom to view the hidden animal. The exhibit drew daily crowds and was one of the fair’s most popular attractions.
Ward visits Vernon. Ark man notes town improvements
W. R. Ward of Phemeort Arkansas is visiting relatives in Vernon. He mentions his nephew Arthur Ward and A. ke of Downest and W. J. Hill as part of the visit. Ward has been coming since 1901 and notes better payments in town each trip.
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W. R. Ward
Phemeort
Ark
Vernon
Arthur Ward
A. Ke
Downest
W. J. Hill
Ward
Tie
Drilling Abandoned At Allingham Well East Of Town
Drilling on the Allingham well east of town was abandoned Saturday, according to C. A. Allingham. The hole is down about 3,200 feet. The contract depth was 8,500 feet. The work was carried by Walker Consolidated in Ca.
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Listen & Son
Ot Stratford, Lenehan
Scotland Yard
Gient
Wien
Allingham
Town
C. A. Allingham
Depith
Horse Races Dominate County Fair Weekend
Saturday races featured Morewood owned by Tom Trashers leading a five mile event, with J S White and Headlight among front runners. Jodie Click owned by Atwell and Lumpkins swept the three eighths mile, while Marshall Tillman’s entry won the mile derby. Two mile mounted ride by J T Muikey capped Friday’s hot program with multiple place finishers noted from local owners.
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Saturdas
T Fanegr
Iternoon
Morewood
Tom Trashers
J. Ss. White
Atwell
Jaumpkins
Headlight
J. F. Ogles
Jodie Click
Red Elk
Aleud
BP Ogles
Kittie Wall
OG. Wall
Marshall Tillman
Bill Sapp
Yrandimore
Co. Foy
Ten Kinloe
A. PD. Ball
Wall
Red Ball
L Scott
Rosellis
Thompson and Berry
Tom Brashers
Nortow
B. Norton
Daylight
Red Wing
G. Fr
Dude
M. Brown
Granddaughter Birth Noted for Dr. A P Howard Family
A granddaughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradley Jr. The newborn girl was christened Josephine Blizebath. Mrs. Bradley was formerly Miss Myrthe Howard. Dr. A P Howard is now a grandfather for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Howard
A&a
W. ¥. Bradles, Jr
Josephine Blizebath
Bradley Wand
Myrthe Howard
Relics at fair attract visitors with varied artifacts
A county fair display drew attention to a rich mix of relics. Mrs Bertha Hess led the exhibit featuring a 66 year old blue and white counterpane and a 1836 date woven into the fabric. Other items include brass pieces, overseas equipment, a 70 year old geography map, Civil War pistol relics, quilts from 1877 and 1801 era plows, and hair and wool flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Armatrong
Downs
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Great American Desert
Indian Territory
Jon Ladd
J. i Pendleton
Evernon
Wilbarge County
J. A. Creager
Ism
Near Tolherr
Ain
Vernon Hosts Open House for 600 Shriner Delegates
Vernon marked Labor Day with an open house for over six hundred Shriners from across the district. A special train from Wichita Falls brought a delegation, followed by a parade led by the band and patrol through the business district. Visitors were entertained at Hill Crest Country Club and granted ground privileges for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Bears
Hill Crest Country Club
Cotton Prices Rise as Local Market Shows Optimism
Local cotton prices climb with daily gins receiving heavier tonnages as rains ease. Farmers and merchants share in rising sentiment while Farm Bureau pushes coordinated action to handle cotton tags and drafts amid a buoyant market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Peter
Castlebury
Bennett
Scott
Texas Farm Bureau
PD. Chaney
Foard County
The
Texas
John Ore
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Texas Farm Cotton Association
Grand Jury Session Opens as Court Begins Term
Wilbarger county grand jury convened Monday September 5 with foreman Ww. Collins and members R Richardson C Rutledge Roscoe Rainwater Smith FE Gillis Luttrell Muller May Parsley Tull Page and King. The September district court term also opened with no trials this week as the docket is set and heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Collins Foreman
KR. B. Richardson
C. & Rutledge
Roscoe Rainwater, Co
Smith
FE. B. Gillis
KR. L.r Luttrell
Claude Muller
D. W. May
J. A. Parsley
J. J. Tull
Tessie Page
J. P. King
Eptember
Fargo Church of Christ closes after August sessions
The Fargo Church of Christ meeting closed Sunday at 3 30 after running since August 24 at Water's Edge. Thirty three baptisms and three redemptions were recorded during the sessions conducted by J B Dunn of Dallas. A mission meeting was convened at Deans Sunday night and will run until September 1 with Kirby Bentley of West Texas in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Will Call Pastor Sunday at White City Baptist
White City Baptist Church schedules a special conference Sunday September 11 to call a pastor. All members are requested to be present at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
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Iums
Nish
Maurine Davis
Venetta
John Kelly Houssels
Adele Houssels
Mildred Weekly
Manrine
Davis Kelly Houssels
Sewell
Hegonia
Ch. B. Gibson
Livestock Division
Collins
Triangle Drillers
Main ST
Poffer
Webb
Victor
Abaridor Allingham
Dr. Howard
Terest
Bertha Hess
Pate
Mya
Tose
Manis
Pviday
Parm Bureau
Orly
Noble
Court House
Jim Bomar
Chauncey Greene
Matin Street
Brotha
Kix
Denver
Mramine
Fez
Fargo Church Meeting
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