Premium Awards Spotlight At County Fair Exhibits
Judges awarded premiums across departments as County women contributed to the Fair’s success. Textile and Fine Arts led with many honors for senior ladies and for girls under 12, including embroidery, crochet, knitting, drawn work, and centerpieces. Numerous entries and dozens of awards reflect strong community participation.
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V. M. Morris
B. Mason
Claudie Kincheloe
Anni Belle Vanek
Renee Haney
Howard Timberlake
J. B. Morris
Esther Swartwood
W. F. Martin
Jimmie
Minnie Adams
Roy Martin
Rupert Newell
Venetta Denny
KR. B. Gibson
R. B. Gibson
BR. Gibson
Miso Oy
A. Hotlar
B. Gibson
McElrog
R. HU
Swartwoods
A. B. Swartweet
Shasta Dassles
A. B. Swartwoodts
Hollar
Historic fair honors spark in robust livestock show
Arnold Whitzel earns top honors with a Poland China gift, Glynn Parmley claims second with a Duroc, and Oscar Hale third with Poland China. Joe Orr leads open competition with a prize junior yearling boar. Whitzel also takes the prine sow and litter. Tedious judging notes detail numerous breed divisions and livestock clubs results with several names and breeds listed.
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Firestock
Peg Celal
Arnold Whitzel
Poland
China
Glynn Parmley
Duroc
Oscar Hale
Joe Orr
A. L. McGinnis
C. FE. Blevins
Bear Bourtasc
Sharp Joe Orr
Tourland
Sharp Secord
Ayreds Whitwell
Jooe Orr
Bourland
Sharp
Fourland
Coves
Vergil Thompson
Sherman
C. F
Triangle drillers commence work after long wait
Drilling on the Triangle well south of town began last Saturday with the old Burton hole cleaned out in six days. Officials say the hole is over 600 feet deep and will reach 2100 feet by October, while Pyramid well number 2 is to start next week with Flor Simon as head driver and Je Russell leading night operations.
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New Triangle
Burton
T&s
Pyramid Well
Triangle
W. C. Stroube
Norther Thang
Sigler
George Hedgewood
Flor Simon
Je Russell
Carnival Wrestling Fights End in Stormy Night Losses
A rough Saturday night carnival card saw three of four matches fall to upset or injury as local wrestlers clashed with visiting talent. Joe Kopeky claimed mastery amid the crowd’s roar after defeating Steve Marvet. D Webb felled an opponent, forcing a count. Jack from Wichita bested Dekreko’s rep, while Curley of Wichita Falls toppled by Kopeky. Local fighters tested against outsiders with several notable bouts.
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Tin DeKreko Breas
Coianty
Joe Klopeky
Steve Marvet
Cafe
Zele
Iberts Echo
Mr. Kopeky
Aresult
Big Steve Extmly
Dick Bowers
D. Webb
Wilbarger County
Thue Webb
Jack
Wichita
Kans
Jack Curley
Wichita Falls
Koveky
Green Pig Exhibit Draws Crowds at County Fair
At the County Fair an unusual green pig exhibit fascinated hundreds. Spectators peered into a box with a mirror at the bottom to view the creature, standing amid hay bales as a popular daily exhibit in the cercenttural department.
Improvement Noted By Ark Visitor in Vernon
W. R. Ward of Premat Ark travels to Vernon to visit relatives and friends including nephew Arthur Ward and A. L. Of Domnest and W. R. Hiler. He has visited since 1901 and says each trip shows town improvement especially in the amount of payment made here.
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W. R. Ward
Premaet Ark
Vernon
Arthur Ward
A. L
Domnest
W. R. Hiler
Ward
Allingham Line Abandoned Near Town in Weekend Work
A segment of the Orlline on the Allingham corridor west of town was abandoned Saturday amid terse notes. The Allingham Encore lies down about 4,200 feet while Comtraet Booti measures 3,500 feet as Walker Consolidated Oi teg oversees the project.
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Orlline
Allingham
Walker Consolidated Oiteg
Two-armed Duel on North Main Street Leads to Arrests
A Sunday evening pistol duel on North Main Street left Ray wounded as Hn. Hi. Lee and a second man exchanged shots near the Coca-Cola Bottling Works. The shooting damaged a car and prompted sheriff W. A. Ish to arrest both men. Lee posted bond while the other remains jailed.
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North Main Street
Sheriff's Office
Hi. Lee
Ray
Coca-Cola
Lee
Tee
W. A. Ish
Relics at fair attract visitors to county exhibit
A Vernon area county fair booth showcased a diverse relic collection led by Mrs Bertha Hess. Items included an 1886 counterpane, a 200 year old brass temple, hammered lamp and shell vase by Manis, and quilts by Mrs Z W Ladd. Exhibits also featured overseas goods, Civil War relics, wax from 1877, and a banner celebrating local firms.
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Armstrong of Deans
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Great American Desert
Z. W Ladd
Tadd
Clyde Watts
Verne Chapman
Pendleton
Peature
Vagnon
Wilharges
J. A. Creager
Tolbert
Isa
Mohibitions Races Delight Crowd With Fast Foals
Saturday races showcased Morewood led a five mile event with Jodie Click winning the three-eighths. Headlight and Kittie Wall followed in the mile derby. A two mile relay went to J Mulkey. Friday’s heats saw Jodie Click win the three-eighths, Rosellis take the five-eighths, and Day light triumph in the half mile.
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Morewood
Tom Brashers
Tie
J. S. White
Atwell and Lampkins
Headlight
J. F. Ogles
Jodie Click
Atwell
Tallopkins
Red Bibi
J. Kpgles
Kittie Wall
S. G. Wall
Marshall Tillman
Grill Sapp
Francimore
Bo. Foy
Wit Sreond
Gus Ealoe
A. D. Ballew
J. Mulkey
Chillicarhe
Atwell and Lumpkins
Kitty Wall
Wall
Red Ball
Kh. Scott
Rosellis
Thompson and Berry
Nortaw
B. Norton
Daylight
J. B. Ogie
Red Wing
Dude
G. M. Brown
Granddaughter to Dr Nowara Dy at Howard is oow Josephine Elizabeth
Granddaughter to Dr Nowara Dy at Howard is born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Bradley Jr. The young lady has been christened Josephine Elizabeth. Mrs Bradley was formerly Miss Myrtle Howard.
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Howard
Fr. Bradiew, Jr
Josephine Elizabeth
Bradley
Myrtle Howard
Grand Jury Session Opens as Court Starts Docket
Grand jury for Witharger county begins session on Monday September 5. Panel includes W Collins foreman KR Richardson C Rutledge Roscoe Kaluwater Smith FE Gillis R L Luttrell Claude Muller D W May Parse ley Tull Tessia Page J P King. No trials this week as docket is prepared. time will be spent on calling and scheduling cases.
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Witharger County
W’. Collins
TY Richardson
C. &. Rutledge
Roscoe Kaluwater
Smith
FE. B. Gillis
R. L. Luttrell
Claude Muller
D. W. May
A. Parseley
Tull
Tessia Page
J. P King
Aleiret
Vernon Holds Open House for 600 Shriners on Labor Day
Vernon hosted an open house on Labor Day drawing more than six hundred Shriners from across the district. Delegates visited, toured civic sites, and were entertained at Hill Crest Country Club with special train arrivals and grounds privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Cita Falls
Ead
Hill Crest Country Club
Cotton Prices Rise Sharply In Local Market
Local merchants report a steady uptick in cotton values with quoted prices near 1984 levels. Farmers and ginners anticipate larger daily outputs as rains ease, while Farm Bureau notes finances and organization are ready to support broader cotton sales and drafts.
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torUtention
Farm Bureau
Texas Farm Bureau
Chaney
Peard County
John Ove
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Fargo Church of Christ Meeting Closes After August Sessions
The Fargo Church of Christ closed Sunday afternoon at the water's edge after sessions lasting since August 24. Thirty three baptisms and three redemptions were recorded during the meetings conducted by J B Dann of Dallas. A mission meeting followed at Deans Sunday night led by Kirby Bentley of West Texas, slated to run until September 1.
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Fargo
Will Call Pastor Sunday at White City Baptist Church
Hao White City Baptist Church announces a special conference on Sunday September 11 to call a pastor. All members are requested to be present at the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hao
White City Baptist Church
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Gliksten & Son Ltd
EAIR
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Everett
W. Bailey
Haney
BR. H. Coffee
Hub Colley
A. and
M. College
Curios
Bertha Joss
Lon Byars
Guy R. Jones
Poul
Ty Tl. L. Rouse
Finder the Subroidery, Inck
Fisther
Swartwood
R. H. Coaffee
M. J. Fike
Lucile Samuels
Lady's Town
M. H. Coffee
Mary Fox
M. J
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C. M
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R. BE. Anderson
RE. M. Haney
Jimmie Cox
L. B. Smith
Mise
Helen Hiatt
Charlie May Northcratt
Maurine Davis
Wynetta Little
Misses
John Kelly Houssels
Adele Houssels
Mildred Weekly
Adele Houssel
Secon
Sewell
Begonia
Mre
BL Gibson
Collins
Joe Collings
Odell
A. Robinson
Glyam Yarmtee
Althong
Boys’ Agricultural Club
Furman Priddy
Calvin Littleton
Overton Coon
peanuts—Standlee Richie
Weldon January
Catton
Theidens Coon
Mile Maize
Douglas Wallace
Gordon Madden Coon
Borns Hughes
Kaffir
Tom Sullivan
Gordon Madden
Wesley Pilgreen
Feterua
Carl Crummins
Alvin January Socorngd
Halen Coon
D. Chaney
Foard County
M. B Oates
Denver
RS Corey
Harrard
Page &S
Triangle Drillers
Webb
Victor
Anendon Allingham West
Main ST
Booth
County
Iweek Mantyuerre
Bertha Hess
Ross
Deans
Rosse
Manis
Roo
Nowara
Warket
Castlebury
Bennett Wm
Florida
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Maskat
Paris
Noble
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Jello Noble
Malin Street
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Vernon Wis
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Fargo Church Meeting
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