Heavy hail damage hits north county region
A storm Wednesday night brought heavy hail and wind across Wilbarger County, devastating crops and feed across about 66 sections from Tolbert north past Fargo. Residents report property damage, with rain totals near half an inch in places and forecasts of impact on the season's cotton yield absent frost.
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Tolbert
Fargo
Pargo
Rops
Jonat
Vernon Arta Oden Fen
Daingers
Oklainion
Hais
Pease River
Baseball Fans Listen In At Terhune Orr Radio
Crowds of baseball enthusiasts gathered each afternoon this week to hear Port Worth and New Orleans contest the Dixie pennant. At Terhune Orr’s place on West Pese street, residents listened to the long speaker setup as the game was broadcast. The crowd followed every pitch and paused for updates on outs and plays before official calls were made.
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Terhune-Orr Radio
Port Worth
New Orleans
Dixie
Terhune Sint Orr
Basiness
West Pese Street
Vernon
District Missionary Meeting Set for Next Week
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church plans a district meeting here next Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates from each society are expected aboard visiting planes. Mrs G Merritt of Colorado will speak on social service with Mrs Anghsten of Crowell attending as district secretary. Dinter will be served at the church with Mrs G W Backus as chairwoman.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Missionary Societies
of. G. Merritt
Colorado
Seciall Service
Fol. Anghsten
Crowell
Bet Wilh
Dinter
G. W. Backus
MeCaleB Well Casing Under Way Near Deans
Six truck loads of material passed through Saturday toward the MeCato well near Deans as crews plan to set GH-8 casing this week. Bad roads delayed delivery after Wert and others were held for days awaiting access. The Vernon Rebekah lodge will meet at Odd Fellow Hall Friday night with candidates to be initiated.
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MeCato
Deans
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow
Leaders of the KK order martial law over Oklahoma
The governor imposes martial law after disbanding a political group as national leaders in Prathas and Kw Kies Khim oppose unmasking the dine disband order. Walton Nat Fewett of the Khan faces funding charges tied to supporting the group amid the unrest.
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Yo. W. Evans
Prathas
Tos
Imperia
Patks
Walton Nat Fewett
Oitahome
Waihom
Destructive Han Visited North Side Storm Devastates Crops
A severe hall storm swept through Yoreer County on Wednesday from two miles west of Peres to the Read River near Downs, covering about nine miles and destroying cotton crops. Some buildings were wrecked and thousands of chickens and turkeys were killed, with no major livestock losses reported. Crop bosses named include S. Smith and Vern Miarsen among many others. damage extended from Farge westward to Downs with several branches of the storm.
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Peres
Read
Dons
Farge
Ted River
Duans
Downs
Rapid Progress on Welt Drilled by Local People
Good progress reported on the Howard-Land well drilling project in Yoting county. Local crew in charge, including Vir. AL and Mr. Lyne, are optimistic about finding a major sand as they advance the drill and overlook business matters.
Mrs Murchison Returns from Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. 4. H. Murchison returns home after a several month stay in Los Angeles with her sister Mrs. T. M. Kell. She arrived last week and was welcomed back by family.
Trustees Reject Bids On Eliott School Building
Eliott school trustees met to open bids for a new one story basemented building with four classrooms. Bids came in higher than estimate and a revision to reduce cost is considered. Architect Allen of Vernon and Graben & Sand eryson of Seyavour submitted bids. a decision on revisions or new bids will come in days. The project aims to keep spending within the allotted funds and to begin work soon for occupancy next year.
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The
Eliott School
Tresday
Weick
Mices, Tatvey
Allen
Vernot
Vergon
Gs Weotahis
Tin “Hood
Palstistiton Raspayerns
Asa Willis
Telegrayye
Hanis
Solltoss
Toxas
Chisaineuye
Wilharger
Odell Distrion
Local Fiddlers Win Honors at Tri State Meeting Amarillo
Local fiddlers earned top prizes at a Tri State fiddlers contest in Amarillo. Torr Lee of Kran won first prize, J. WM. Painting of Taloke claimed $800 and second prize, Lenis Frankip of Vernon took third and a bonus prize, with details from Amarillo noting strong showings despite garbled reporting.
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Amarillo
Pr Rinte
Amasile
Hnsertion
Torr Lee
SAO. J. WM
Lenis Frankip
Vernon
Amaarille
Big Fener
Bela
Schoolchildren Receive Passes to Texas-Oklahoma Fair
Tax distribution details show 250 free tickets allocated to sea cit iren of the town for attendance at the fair. The funding and pickup process are outlined, with instructions for children who cannot attend to report to the official offices in the courthouse to claim their passes.
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Sea Citiren
Davis Webb and Summerole Moving Offices in Herring Bank Building
Davis Webb and Summerole moving their post estate offices into the Herring Bank Building. Workers are making changes in the room this week while Cavlor will establish the new office space vacated by the post estate firm.
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Davis
Welh
Summerenr
Ars
Perth
Herring Wank
Werkien
Rhandifey
Tat. Cavlor
Ray Tow
Pare Opens Produce House on North Main
Pare has opened a produce business on North Main Street in the Masonic building. Mr. Patt is handling apples, cabbage and potatoes in cash. For several years, Carr engaged in the same business here, bringing in many carloads of fruits and vegetables.
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Hov. Parr
North Main Street
Pati
Reo Bit
Carr
Before General Sawyer a whispered debate on policy
A garbled report describes a scene with General Sawyer, public figures, and a photographer. It hints at a tense exchange during a conference with political leaders, mentioning Dawes and a broad critique of rapid reform.
Kincola section hall damage reported after inspection
Mr. King, owner of a large cotton area near Kincola, described widespread hall damage in the northeast vicinity. He reported large stones and broken structures, with celery and erasers scattered, as crews conducted a tour of inspection and noted severe disruption to the area’s buildings and crops.
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Tod. Bing
Piret Ginranty
Hank
Pronincg
Widnesday
Wall Stove Iy
Fearrdhees
Unitiy
Chivanion Tnte
Kiogoly
Mr. King
Ring
Juvenile Delinquency Trial Ends in Crowell
Fimon Ivey, 14, was acquitted by a Crowell jury on a juvenile delinquency charge after a trial tied to a deadly incident involving Johnnie Walter, 19. The case, transferred from Metriet County due to venue, involved families from Vernon and proceeded before Judge Wednerbury.
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Fimon Ivey
Crowell
Reniives
Craveid
Tri
Johenie Walter
Beck Stene
Gardin
Isis Hoy
Cne
County Values Exceed Sixteen Million This Year
Tax rolls for 1923 completed and ready for payment October 1. State receives $120,100 from this county. Valuations show totals around a quarter of a million, with rates and assessments detailed for districts and bonds funding.
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B. Porterfieh
Pax
Hal
Jhanertise
Storm Loops Across North Side Causing Damage and Mayhem
A violent storm sweeps the North Side with strong winds and flying debris. Trees topple and power lines fall as residents report damaged vehicles and scattered property. Emergency crews respond as weather warnings persist and residents seek shelter.
2.236 Bales Record Changes Cinnd to Date
A garbled OCR note discusses cotton production figures, barge and gin activity, and page layout changes. It notes rains reducing yield in some counties, rising bale counts, and a moved to longer pages to accommodate more news and ads. The text references Vernon and Wilbargen, price shifts, and broader newspaper format adjustments.
Harding Memorial stamp sold at Vernon post office
The Vernon post office received a Harding Memorial stamp on sale at the Vernon post office. The stamp features the late President Warren G Harding in Blickenwhite. Mr and Mrs Lynn W Landry and son from Dallas visit her parents in Vernon. Mr Landry is with the Dallas News editorial staff. Miss Lillian Newton and Miss Nina Creager visit Wichita Falls.
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Vernon
Harding
Sep Seine
Iin
Ben
Lynn WV. Landry
Dallas
Pa Wo May
Farge
Landrine
The
Dallas News
Vernon Record
Lillian Newton
Libbrarian
Nina Creager
Wichita
Clubs Meet for Ticket Sale in Federated Verion
The Federated Clubs of Verion announce a Thursday afternoon meeting at 4 o'clock to organize ticket sales for the season. Stokes chairs the Tee Coupee planning, with Henkon tickets to be distributed and sale proceeds to be directed immediately. The first attraction with gis on November 2 will be Phestopreesria, followed by Gyomerit, and all clubs urged to attend.
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Thursdas
Federated
Cfr
Veron
Xeasvns
Mystery OCR Fragment Reflects Interrupted Local Notice
Fragmentary text references people and places including Denton and North Texas State Teachers College. Mentions a missionary day, special series, and a visit involving Mrs. B. Catt of Paracdixe Street and several young women traveling to Denton to study.
Wilbarger County earns third at Triestate Fair
Wilbarger County exhibitors captured third place at the Triestate Fair agricultural exhibit. The event featured channels of award entries with Chaney and Tind among notable displays. First prize honors went to Lavitrel Worn Bee and others. judges praised the show as one of the finest in years despite a sparse Panhandle attendance.
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Wilburger County
Com Vinden
Ee Can Fay
Ena
Tee Ties Revort Vernal
Pires
Lin Hide County
Becvetare
Rielder
Vernon Chante
Countles
Panhandle
Anan Rithy
York
Vielder
Sorditon Cionger
Thane
Ita
Agnaritta
Piet
Aiba
Pieter Suye
Wilbarger First Alfalfa Seed PiSeveral Pears
The report centers on Wilbarger securing top prize in an agriculture exhibit featuring alfalfa seed and pears. It notes the judging event at Abeeriite and mentions Chaney and CH Agent tied to the exhibit, with prizes awarded and expected future entries.
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Wilbarger
Miss Parker Recovers from Abdominal Surgery
Miss Parker Bite Parker of Barge submitted to an operation for appendicitis Tuesday after an attack. She is reported to be recovering and will soon be out at home.
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Warren
Teadean
Ny Winerica
Chote
Phattertatha Clarke
Miss Parker
Bite Parker
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Society OF Methodist Church
Mecaleb
Rebekah Lodge
Drpy Goversow
Ge Flw
Wvaca and
Soca Coewett
North Side
Smith
Nive Cantriff
Misen
Vern Miarsen
Bob Olive
Warrel
Fo OW
Abe
Sirs
T. Gabe
Will Swanson
Tom Swanson
R. Ramses
Mar A
Cowan J
Reenland
D. B. Tagers
Walter Barnes
Robert J. M. Miller
J. B. Swenson
News Hillend
P. At. Bromert
Eliott
Tiescey Ty J. A. Carney
Oh AW Swinkwan
Meni Davis
Pic
Mleetes
Graben & Sanderyson
Seyavour
Jones Bitter
Pucsdax
Ory
Wy Jackson
Piette
Maswon
Eittori
T.O
Pare
Hetg. and
Marfa" Mote
Gen
Sawyer
Ta Presiitene
Bowers
Pei Prigadierc Genens
Phare G. Paawees
Dresden
Pontidornand Newsmider Plhoter
Baws
Dawes
Raitort General Gtubriee le
Os Eee
LG Dawes
Dine Sen Ch
Kincola
J.P. Reng
Liege Wednerbury
Te County
Tella
Storm
Wigan
Woile Argee
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di Vernon
Ihc
SG Phaters Mtr
Wilbargen
Ted
PROM
COLE
Celine
Yalhgwar
Mrs. Landrom
Wichita Falls
Lyceum
AE Library
Plass
Stokes
Charein
Manis S~eermips
EL Dale
Sunitachin
Dillan
Jentina
Vethotist
Chiareh
Saydtary
Karl Westmerchind
Bay Westmerekaint
Anthert
To B. Catt
Aly
Marie
Loviee Smith
Macy McHugh
Denton
North Tes
Trestate
Py. D. Chaney
Farwvent
Amarillo Exposition
Abeeriite
Ida
Wilberger
Chaney
Fipee
Spe Ae
Cirner
Vitis
Pierce
Uae
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