City Enginer A J Robinson Returns To Light duty
A J Robinson city engineer, ill two months, attended the Vernon versus Memphis football game Friday as a spectator. He is father of Captain Herbert Robinson of the 1924 Lions who has starred at center for two years. W W Matthews of Odell reported good crop prospects and noted that traffic has increased after Wilharger Street paving. A ornamental lamp post proposal at Wilharger and Fannin streets seeks to regulate traffic and reflect civic progress. Water department reports record cash receipts over $2700 last month despite a lawn sprinkling ban and summer drought easing water shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Robinson
Vernon
Memphis
Mr. Robinson
Herbert Robinson
Lions
Wilharger
Fannin
Mannin
Wilbarger
City Water Department
Harry Mason
Jfemst
Stusmerour firm to build warehouse near Frisco round house
J D Stusmerour and son, a north Vernon cotton seed firm, plan a sheet iron warehouse on their lots near the Frisco round house. Plans by A Kressenberg. Estimated cost about 85000, 40 by 100 feet. They also remodel a brick building at Main and Maiden streets for about 8000 with a new front and redecorated interior. Voelker and Dixon of Wichita Falls are the architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Stusmerour and Son
North Vernon
A. Kressenberg
Main
Maiden Streets
Voelker & Dixon
Wichita Falls
Display of Wilbarger Girls Club Work At Wichita Falls Fair
Wilbarger county girls clubs will display sewing and handiwork at the Texas Oklahoma Fair in Wichita Falls on October 8. Miss Pinta Gunter, home demonstration agent, notes exhibits from Lemon of Elliott and Noyes sisters Heva and Oneva, highlighting local sewing and cunning work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Wichita Falls
Pinta Gunter
Mise Eee Lemon
Elliott
iHeva
Oneva
Wichita Fy
Lovelace Resigns From Insurance Agency
M. K. Lovelace, long associated with C. B. McCulloch in the insurance business, resigns his position and has several offers out of town under consideration. No trades closed yet and his destination is uncertain. Mrs. Lovelace’s health prompted the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Lovelace
C. 8. McCulloch
Girls depart for College of Industrial Arts
A group of girls left Sunday night for Denton to attend the College of Industrial Arts. The travelers include Pauline McCaleb Lois McGaughy Maurine Davis Hazel Vaughn Vesta Hoy Jewelle Holliman and Hattie Tacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Misses Pauline McCaleb
Lois McGaughy
Maurine Davis
Hazel Vaughn
Vesta Hoy
Jewelle Holliman
Hattie Tacker
Closing night of fair draws large crowds
The fourteenth Wilbarger County Fair ends with a strong night crowd despite lower Saturday attendance. Organizers credit Thursday free admission and Friday football showings for high turnout, while noting financials are still being tallied. Agricultural exhibits improve and community groups plan a permanent association to boost future fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
To Receive Bids Tonight For New Baptist Church
Plans and specifications for the proposed new Baptist church have been sent to eight contractors for the state and bids will be opened at a meeting of the building committee tonight. The building will include a large auditorium for 1000, Sunday school rooms, rooms for church societies, the pastor's study, a banquet room and kitchen in a basement with a heating system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Rielder
Commmerce
Modern duplex arises on Pease and Lexington streets
Mrs. H. D. Hockersmith is erecting a modern frame duplex on her corner lot at Pease and Lexington. The structure measures 24 by 46 feet and should be finished by month’s end. The old house on the same lot has been remodeled into three compartments with private baths and hot and cold water in each suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hockersmith
Pease and
Lexington Streets
Burley Roswell Woman Dies. Rites Held In Vernon
Mrs Callie Britt 61 wife of D R Britt of Roswell New Mexico died at home Friday September 18 after years of poor health. She had been a Vernon native Miss Callie Donahoo and married in 1926. Funeral services were held at Underwood Funeral Home conducted by Dr E L Moore. Interment in East View cemetery beside a son and daughter. Survived by husband two sons D D Britt Jr and Billy and two daughters Latie and Nell. Frank Donahoe and R F Vernon were among relatives present. pallbearers named F L Massie W N Stokes Frank Murchison Jim Leak M K R Sewell Emory Rhoads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Britt
D. R. Britt
Roswell
New Mexico
Britt
Callie Donahoo
Vernon
Old Main Street
Cotton Thefts Reported Near Oklahoma Fields
The sheriff reports two Sunday night cotton thefts near Oklahoma, about a half bale stolen from Karl King field wagon and another half bale from Walter Petty field wagon. Sheriff Edmonson says guards or bringing wagons to the house are needed as identifying stolen cotton is hard and recovery chances are slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklaini
Karl King
Walter Petty
W. Frank Edmonson
Edmonson
District Court Closes Saturday After Busy Fall Session
The fall session of district court closed Saturday. Court opened in Crowell yesterday morning with ninety five cases heard. Fifty civil cases, twenty three divorce cases, and twenty two criminal cases were filed. Twenty three divorces were granted. Two men faced murder charges and three manslaughter convictions were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Star-Telegram appoints J W Umbarger local circulation agent
J W Umbarger has been appointed local circulation agent for the Fort Worth Star Telegram, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Umbarger
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Wells Completed Boost Local Oil Output Across Several Fields
Five new wells increased weekly production by about 2000 barrels daily with one flowing over 1000 barrels. The No 14 Stephens well in section S88 is from 2080 feet sand. Other completions include Humble OU, Continental OF, and Ray-Massie among several operators expanding activity in blocks 4 and 14, with sand depths ranging 1865 to 2815 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheerin-McCamey-Tacey
No 14
Stephens
Cloek Id
Humble OU and Refining Company
Continental OF Company
Zipperle
Ray-Massie
Bond
BK. A. Landreth
Block 4
Landreth
D-1
D-2
I-L
Athintic OU
Miss Hazel Vaughn and Lois McGuuchey Headed to Denton
Miss Hazel Vaughn and Miss Lois McGuuchey left Sunday to enroll in the College of Industrial Arts in Denton for the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Vaughn
Lois McGuuchey
Denton
College of Industrial Arts
Fair Was Financial Success Says Manager Plans for Fairs in Future
The Vernon county fair was a financial success says manager R H Coffee despite limited setup time and tepid business support. He credits strong farmer participation, community displays, and help from county agent I D Chaney home demonstration agent Emma Gunter and Chamber of Commerce secretary R M Fielder. All prize money for girls and women clubs goes to Miss Gunter for payment. P D Chanley handles boys club and agricultural prizes. Payments are complete barring any unsettled claims. contact Mr Coffee to adjust. The fair ran on short notice with Chamber of Commerce steering, but a late closing hour change reduced attendance on Vernon Day as workers stayed away after long hours.
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Vernon
Memphis
Hk. W Coffee
Tie
Coffee
Chaney
Imoma Guiter
R. M. Fielder
R. H. Coffee
I. D.chaney
Emma Gunter
Chamber of Commerce
Ley
Mr. Coffee
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Cofee
Fair Park
Vernon Pastor Attends Presbytery Meeting in Dalhart
Dr J J Moore pastor of First Presbyterian travels to Dalhart for U S A Presbytery district meeting. He is on the program Thursday morning for a report on Christian Education as Trinity University representative. Sessions include sermons by Dr Thomsen and Dr Crafton with ministry reports and a banquet toast master Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Moore
Dalhart
U.S. A
jWhich
Wednnesday
Dr. Moore
Christian Education
Trinity University
Ro Thomsen
Presbytery
HL. Bone
Methodist Church to Hold Vacationist Service
A special vacationist service is planned at the local Methodist Church Wednesday night led by Rev. C. A. Bickley. Attendees who have been on vacation this summer will share experiences, and the Women's Missionary Society will provide light refreshments after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. A. Bickley
Women's Missionary Society
Important Meeting of American Legion Tonight in Fort Worth
Reports of delegates to the state meeting will be heard Wednesday at a call meeting in the district court room at 8 o clock. Prominent local post members will deliver talks as important matters are discussed and members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fort Worth
District Court Room
O'Clock
Post
Fire Prevention Week Observed In Vernon
National Fire Prevention Week designated for October with State Fire Marshal J Z Timutos urging observance. City officials and civic groups to cooperate. emphasis on clean premises to reduce fire hazards. Vernon scores by inspector K and Miller for rubbish. essay contest prizes listed with deadlines and word limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Timutos
Fie
Chamber of Commerce
K. &. Miller
Vernon
McCulloch
Nngaranes
Vernon High School
Harry Mason
Vaney heads to Sacramento for California Life trip
FE M Vaney district agent for the California Life Insurance Company left Sunday for Sacramento to visit the head office. Mr Haney won a free trip but other business delayed his departure. He expects to return in about ten days via El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. Vaney
California Life Insurance Company
Sacramento
Calif
Haney
el Paso
Former Tolbert Man Visits Delaware on Business
Charley Smith of Delaware Ohio, a former Tolbert resident, is here on business. He owns land near Tolbert and notes the town has greatly improved since his last visit four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Smith
Delaware
Ohio
Tolbert
Mr. Smith
Upham Gas Company Wins Vernon Franchise
The Upham Gas company of Mineral Wells secured a Vernon franchise to supply natural gas within twelve months. D. A. Upham promised gas by fall 1926 after surveys start on routes via Wellington, Memphis, Childress, Quanah, and Chillicothe. Connections cost about 65 dollars with a 75 cent per thousand cubic feet rate, cash 10 percent off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham Gas Company of
Texas
Vernon
Upham
City Commission
D. A. Upham
Shamrock
Upham Company
Wellington
Memphis
Childress
Quanah
Chillicothe
D. J. Hill
Penty
Vernon considers new branch from two business colleges
Representatives from Dabue Business College of Wichita Kansas and Glaze Business College of Altus Oklahoma have signified plans to open a Vernon branch if a suitable building is secured. R M Fielder, Vernon chamber secretary, expects entry and notes both institutions are strong financial business schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
R. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commercce
Fielder
Dabue Business College of
Wichita
Kanaas
Glaze Business College
Altus
Oklo
Layne-Texas Company Begins Vernon Water Supply Work
Representatives from the Layne-Texas Company of Houston arrived to develop additional Vernon water supply. Tests will locate the best site for wells. The contract calls for a million gallons daily to be pumped into city mains with equipment and piping provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layne- Texas Company of
Houston
Vernon
Layne-Texas Company
Vernon Students Leave for Abilene Christian College
A group of Vernon boys and girls depart for Abilene Christian College last week. Miss Wilma Curtis, Nell Hollar, Maude Crowder, Ida Henderson, Freda Williams, and Lester Milholand and Emory Morris are listed among the departing students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Abilene Christian College
Misses Wilma Curtis
Nell Hollar
Maude Crowder
Ida Henderson
Freda Williams
Lester Milholand
Emory Morris
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
Ralph Roberts and Miss Nancy Crown, Marvin L Hamm and Miss Jimmie Lee Clack, Izle Crawford and Miss Nora Glover, L W Johnson and Emma Mathis were issued marriage licenses last week. This report notes four couples obtaining licenses in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucensia
Ralph Roberts
Nancy Crownover
Marvin L. Hamm
Jimmie Lee Clack
Izle Crawford
Nora Glover
L. W. Johnson
Emma Mathis
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Stupe
W. W. Matthews
Odell
By. Lovelace
Arturo Toscanini
Mrs. Osborne C Wood
Tady Diana Manners
Nicholas M. Butler
Osborne C. Wood
Philippines
Diana Manners
New York
United States Immigration Authorities
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Bury Roswell Woman
D.R. Britt
McCamey-Sheerin-Lucey
Humble
1. A
David Wiad George
Joachim
Prussia
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Leigh Co. Palmer
U. S. Fleet Corporation
Ocean
Julian Allen
Charles Dillingsham
Fortune
Deauville
Bacarrat
Prince Joachim of Prussia
Austria
J. J. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Woc. Kruntve
Rev
C. (. Dooley
Tso E'Clock
Hr. Walker
Vergon
National Movement
California
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