Death of W B Townsend in Fort Worth at 3:30 this morning
W B Townsend aged 56 and longtime Vernon resident died in Fort Worth after a several weeks illness following a nervous breakdown. Funeral services were to be held at First Methodist Church in Fort Worth with burial in Fort Worth. Townsend had served as Vernon County Clerk and later as Fort Worth Finance Commissioner, leaving a legacy as a popular local official. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son, plus two grandchildren and more relatives attending the funeral.
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Vernon
Hong
Fort Worth
Port Worth
First Methodist Church
H. C. Burgin
Townsend
J. W Townsend
L. G. Hawkins
St Noion
Alabama
Texas
Mary Littlefield
Hillsboro
Thomas M. Campbell
Austin
Myr Townsend
City of
Margaret Townsend
Byron Sampson
Mangum
Okla
Iownard Renfro
Iowa Park
W B. Townsend, Jr
Maury Anna Renfro
W. B. Townsend
W. ©. Anderson
This City
J. W. Townsend
Mineral Wells
Wilbarger County
E. L. McHugh
Community Week Financial Final Report Details Park Fund
The Community Week report shows a net addition of 45346 to the park fund after all bills. Incidental expenses totaled 384.50, covered by proceeds from a mis spelled word contest won by Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Sluggins who donated 50 and 10 dollars. Revenue from refreshment booth 26.25, singles 135.20, season 326.50, other donations 60, total receipts 547.95 with 34.50 expenditures leaving 515.45. The note for the new part of Allingham park remains unpaid and another fall entertainment is planned to finish payment.
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Federation of
Cmbs
C. M. Blair
Women's Organization
Ll. G. Hawkins
W. H. Sluggins
Vernon Record
Park Fund
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Hawkins
Huggins
Allingham Park
Eleventh Annual Exposition Promises Big Attractions
The Wilbarger County Fair opens its eleventh annual exposition with the John Wortham Shows as headliners for four days of entertainment. Free acts, a bucking Ford machine, and daily performances precede the racing card. A style show by Vernon merchants showcases fall fashions, and exhibitors anticipate record displays across arts, textiles, florals, and culinary entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County Fair Association
John ‘Tf. Wortham
Lon Byars
Air Association
R. H. Coffee
Vernon Merchants
Damage Suit Against Cotton Oil Company on Trial This Week
The district court heard the case of Mrs. Susie Green and others versus Weenon Cotton Oil Company over the death of Jesse Ussery in a March 18, 1921 cave-in at the plant. Plaintiffs seek $20,000 in damages. Defense counsel include YY A Collins Dallas Fort Worth and Berry Stokes Kil lough. plaintiffs are represented by P Bonner and John A Storey.
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Susie Green
Weenon Cottonsl Companys
Jesse Ussery
Ol Company
A. Collins
Dallas
H. T. Cooper
Fort Worth
Berry, Stokes & Killough
Automotile Registry Shows Registered Autos and Owners
In a distorted tax office record items list several vehicles and owners. Names include Ballew tudenaker EM Leatwyler and McCrare Fords along with Russell Buick and others. The fragmentary text references Ford and Buick makes and a list of names without complete context or clear dates.
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Ywaere
Ballew
Tudenaker
Leatwyler
McCrare
Fords
Een Russell
Buick
Deateils
Mord
M. F
Frathears
Fort
Toll Bridge Company Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders Here
The Interstate Bridge Company owners of the toll bridge across Ret River north of Odell held its annual stockholders meeting in Peck and Hickerwell offices. Reports were heard and directors elected: Emory Rhoads A P Peck J C Hickerwell all of Vernon Canada Elmer Okla and John S Wood Altus Okla. Officers will be chosen by directors later this week.
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Toll Bridge Company
Interstate Bridge Company
Ret River
Odell
Peck & Hickerwell
Emory Rhoads
A. P.P. Peck
J. C. Hickerwell
Vernonth Canada
Elmer
Okla
John S. Wood
Altus
Vernon Rebekahs Visit Wichita Falls Lodge Ceremony
The Vernon Rebekah degree staff were guests of the Rebekah lodge at Wichita Falls Saturday night. Degrees were conferred on four candidates by the local staff. The staff received compliments on ritualistic charges and floor work. At midnight an ecourse supper was served. Attendees from Vernon included Enid McCarroll, Earl O'Steen, Jennie Fletcher, H Naylor, Alice Gibson, Verna Lucky, Essie McLarty, Frazier Bell, Jessie Schuette, Huroki Parsley, Hertha Ross, J A Lucky, Lula Box, P M McKinley, Janie Boyle, Biora Fletcher, B H Lewis, and Fred Schuette.
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Vernon Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Wichita Falls
Vernon Rebekahs
Enid McCarroll
Earl O'Steen
Jennie Fletcher
H. Naylor
Alice Gibson
Verna Lucky
Essie McLarty
Frazier Bell
Jessie Schuette
Huroki Parsley
Hertha Ross
J. A. Lucky
Lula Box
P. M. McKinley
Janie Boyle
Biora Fletcher
B. H. Lewis
Fred Schuette
Grand Jury Reconvenes After Brief Adjournment
The grand jury is in session again after a brief adjournment resuming deliberations Monday morning. The list of jurors includes J. Smith, F. Lovelace, R. Brooks, Claude Muller, Leslie Page, M. A. Byars, Frank Lockett, F. Robertson, Pink Binghaus, Owen, S. L. Kirk, A. F. Winston, among others.
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J. ©. Smith
F. F. Lovelace
R. R. Brooks
Claude Muller
Leslie Page
M. A. Byars
Frank Lockett
FE. P. Robertson
Pink Binghaus
Candidate for Governor Here Vv. A. Collins of Dallas
Dallas political scene spotlight on A A Collins a former State Registrar and rising candidate for the next governorship. The Vernon Cotton Co and its involvement in local politics are noted amid debate over leadership and party alignment.
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Vv. A. Collins
Dallas
Ig Reve Mhie Weel
Gorneé
Lurie Greec
Vernon Cotton Co
Rotary Governor Dawley Visits Vernon Club for College Sendoff
Lester W. Dawley, East Texas Rotary governor, spoke at Vernon Rotary Club urging daily application of Rotary principles and attendance. A large crowd at Vernon station bid farewell to local youth heading to College of Industrial Arts, University of Texas, A and M, and other Texas institutions.
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Rotary Governor
WWANY
Lester W. Dawley
Paris
Rotary Clubs
Port Worth
Denver
Vernon
Lois McGaugny
Doris Waller
Maurine Davis
Havet Vaughn
Leslie King
Georgia Chapman
Denton
College of Industrial Arte
Ted Aryedl
Dorothy Wicks
Austin
State Universiy
Leit Buchanan
James Pace
A. & M. College
Lloyd McCroskey
A. M
Spring Lake Club Elects Directors for Ensuing Year
At the annual meeting of the Spring Lake Red and Gin Club members on Saturday afternoon, J. B. Morris B. Daniels T. J Youngblood W. A. Ish F. E. C. Pigg J. D. Summerour and Hub Colley were elected directors for the ensuing year to meet soon for organizational duties.
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Spring Lake Red and
Zachry and McCaleb Ship Carload Poultry to Los Angeles
A car load of poultry was shipped by Zachry and McCaleb, Texas dealers, Saturday to a firm in Los Angeles. Six thousand pounds were purchased in Wilbarger County. A Amarillo poultry concern circulated to dealers as far east as Vernon to meet demand for several cars. A friendly rivalry formed among towns over pounds bought, with Memphis winning narrowly and Vernon second.
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Zachry & MecCalen
Tocal
Los Angeles
Wilbarger County
Amarillo
Vernon
Memphis
Encyclopedic office opens instate keelm office
A fragmentary note reports the opening of a stenographic office in a state work building near 49 Poua Street. The text mentions stenographic work and a new office setup but lacks complete names, dates, or locations.
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Sian Keelme Shere See
Faresets State Ork
Wik
Pou
Old Settlers Parade Urged for Wilbar County Event
All settlers who arrived before 1891 are asked to join a parade tomorrow. Gather in front of the Vernon Record building at 9:00 am for a 9:00 pm start, with automobiles provided for those without transport. Participants are urged to attend in large numbers.
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Wilbarger County
Tixon Dry Goods Updates Store Layout and Displays
The Tixon Dry Goods Company has reconfigured its store with the office moved downstairs and a wire-tin enclosure adding Carnitue between men's and women's departments near the cashier. The second floor is now devoted entirely to display of women's ready-to-wear.
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Tixon Dry Goods Company
Allman Visit From Wichita Falls Arrives in Fort Worth
Allman of Wichita Falls arrives to visit sister Mrs W C Pitts and relatives. He recovers from illness after returning from Dunlas where he underwent medical treatment. Allman was formerly a Fort Worth and Denver station cougar.
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Tf ‘ Allman
Wichita Falls
W. C. Pitts
My? Jaar
Dunllas
Mr. Allman
Fort Worth
Denver
Style Show Plans for Vernon Fairgrounds Venue
Plans complete for a Vernon style show at the fairgrounds plaza tomorrow night at 8 30 with models displaying clothing from leading local firms. Music readings and dances unfold as Miss Thelma Smith selects style as reading subject. Georgia Castlebury sings, Vera Harrington plays piano, and a Cinderella party is staged with a princess reveal.
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Thelma Smith
Vernon Band
Georgia Castlebury
Vera Harrington
Frances Muorchison
Minerva Price Rhoads
Dixon Succeeds Piper as Director to Local Chamber of Commerce
The Vernon chamber of commerce accepted the resignation of L. E B. Piper who will move to Los Angeles California to join the chamber board there J A Dixon was elected to fill the vacancy Final plans were made to send exhibits to the Tri State fair at Amarillo the Texas Oklahoma fair at Wichita Falls as due Senta Vety as Hallas D Chaney county agent will have charge of exhibit preparations
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Dixon
Piper
Chamber of Commerce
L. E B. Piper
Vernon
Los Angeles
Calif
Chamber of Comumerte
J. A. Dixon
New Fine Arts Building Opens at Simmons College Abilene
A new $795,000 Fine Arts building at Simmons College Abilene was inaugurated Friday evening marking the 37th term. Funded by Judge and Mrs C X Caldwell of Abilene, the structure includes furnishings valued around $100,000 and is described as among the Souths most beautiful arts facilities.
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Simmons College
Abilene
Simusye College
X. Saldwell
City in Gala Attire Flags Floating for County Fair Parade
Vernon streets glow with flags as merchants and groups prepare for the County Fair parade tomorrow morning. O Youngblood to marshal. procession includes sheriff aides Shrine Drum Corps Civil War veterans American Legion and Boy Scouts among others. route from North Main to Vernon Record building.
Family Visitors From Vernon and Fargo
Mr and Mrs Dove Coffee and Mr and Mrs Chas Bullian with children travel through the country to Vernon aboard the Frisco. They are guests of J W Coffee and family of Vernon and Mrs Jennie Coffee of Fargo while visiting relatives.
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Mrs. Dove
Toha Coffee
Chas Bullian
Childrens
Will Coffee
Bankerhill
Fil
Vernon
Peers
Frisco
J. W. Coffee
Jennie Coffee
Fargo
Reverend Vaughn Visits Brookhaven Retired Minister
Rev. W. F. Vaughn of Brookhaven Mississippi visits on business this week. He has retired from the Methodist conference after fifty years in the ministry.
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W. FH. Vaughn
Brookhaven, Miss
Vaughn
Methodist Conference
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Wilbarger
Xhiibita
Agricultural Department
Lhazie
Coffee
Cotton Oil Company
Automotile Registry
Pany
Tskio
Tokio
Cty
Pares
State of
New Mexico
Rotary Club
Dawley
Link
South Main Street
Menber
Rotary
Spring Lake Club
Zachry & McCaleb Ship Car Poultry
Tixon
T. Allman
Vernon Day
Strumental
McKibbin
Russell
Wilks
Bey
Verkins Timberlake
B. & W. Drag Company
Murray’s Shop
O'Steen Dry Goods Company
Sinythe & Son
Dixey Dry Goods Co
McKibbin‘’s
Russell's and
the Famous
Abileng
Bers
Confederate Veterans
Ehere
O. Youngblood
Shrine Drum Corpa
Dodge
County
Old
American Legion
County Club
Bank Cure
Community Ars
Chaney Clu Boya
Loy
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