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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1922

Page

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Mrs John P Lynch to Visit Vernon for Reception

Plans for a guest day program on October 25 at the home of Mrs J Farrell, president of the Musicians Club, honor Mrs John P Lynch, president of the National Federation of Music Clubs, and Mrs G A Brown, former Vernon resident and Oklahoma Federation president. Local club met Wednesday. a composite year program was approved, chapel exercises to be held at the high school, committees named for hosting, menu, ushers, and tea table.

National Federation of Music Clubs G. A. Brown Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Pr. A. Murchison Lynch Brown Vernon Plains Citch Cy Long Bennie Works Y. H. Babasin Boo Ferrell L. BE. Piper B.D. L. Killough Pp. H. Hendrix B.A. Williams Myatt Napier Harry Colley Gar Puckett J. A. Birdsong Seth Ingram J. ©. Rouse W. N. Stokes T. T., Rouse Welie Bennett Emory Rhoads Ty. J. Terrell Misses Harriett Thomas Erma Rhoads Johny Mallow Vera Harrington Margaret Edwards

Large Wheat Acreage Expected To Be Sown In Wilbarger

If rains come during the next two months enough to insure the season, Wilbarger county farmers plan to plant more wheat than usual. Cotton harvest pace, labor, and feed needs will determine how much wheat is sown. Limited range may push farmers to plant more wheat to provide winter forage for stock.

Wilbarger Vernon

Three Contestants Tie Third Place in Records Contest

The Records contest shows no lineup change with Mrs L G Hawkins leading at 851. Three tied for third at 754 include Mrs W Magee Mrs Walter Ladd and Mrs DP LR Cooper. Brock sits near second with 746 while others in the ninety per cent class include several named contenders.

W. Magee Walter Ladd DP LR. Cooper JW . Brock W. H. Huggins Henry Koy Jr E. E. Luttrell Maurine Rai J. N. Falcher A. M Tacker 3. E. Porterfield J. Farrell

Exhibition Hall Urged for Vernon County Fair

Vernon day designated for October 2 at Wichita Falls Texas-Oklahoma fair as leaders urge building a large exhibition hall. T. Giblawitus and Lon Byars advocate better halls and equipment to showcase county exhibits. Mayor Verschoyle and TL Versehouse invite Vernon residents to attend and support the event.

Vernon Day Wichita Fair Wichita Falls

High School Bible Course Starts Next Week

The high school will begin an optional Bible study in the regular curriculum next Monday at 5:15 AM. About 85 percent of students agreed to participate as pastors from local churches lead classes across venues. If successful, the program may expand to grade schools next year.

Vernon Tesas

Suit Decided in Dallas Court Involving Commissioner Owen Aid

A federal trial in Dallas concluded this week in favor of Mr Owen and his associates in a lawsuit identified as the 2 2000000 evil suit. The case, filed some time ago, was heard in the Dallas district court with word of the ruling reaching here yesterday.

W. B. Owen Dgowen Tral Federal District Court Dallas

Fine Poultry Seen at Wilbarger County Fair

Wilbarger county poultry raisers predict the finest poultry show at the fair with about 100 pure bred entries. Most popular varieties are present as girls dominate the section and win several prizes led by Miss Itamal Butler with three blue ribbons and a red and white for a five white leghorn pen. She lives near Okla nnion with her uncle J A Boyd. Rhode Island Reds, Barred Leghorns, white and barred Plymouth Rocks and other breeds are on display. Most awards in this section were not secured by the Record.

Willarger County Itamal Butler Miss Butler Oklannion J. A. Boyd Ithode Island

Wilbarger County Sends Farm Exhibit to Wichita Falls Fair

Wilbarger county ships its best farm products to Wichita Falls for the Texas Oklahoma fair. Miss Bula Goodfellow and county agents oversee the Wilbarger display including goods from Kell Mill Vernon Cotton 681 Company and Boys and Girls clubs. Seventeen Poland China hogs from Tour lind and Sharp are part of the exhibit which will also go to the Dallas state fair.

Wilbarger County Texas Oklahoma Fair Bula Goodfellow Aid Oor Lou Byars Centutry Townsend Chamber of Conmerece Chaeney Wichita Palls Kell Mill Vernon Cotton 681 Company Wilbarger County Citivens Wichita Palis Poland Wichita Balls Tourlind and Sharp Wichita Dallas

Two Fargo youths wounded in accidental shooting incident

Alta Richardson and Bernard Richards were shot while approaching a farmhouse with about 50 youths. Both were taken to a local hospital where operations were performed. doctors say they have a good prospect of recovery. Evan Ett Kr e te hersid is held in connection with the case as police continue to treat the shooting as accidental. Floyd Richardson arrived from Clovis, New Mexico to be with his brother.

Alta Richardson Bernard Richards Io Aa Einnett Kretehersid Floyd Richardson Alta Clovis

Vernon High to Open Season vs Chillicothe High

Vernon High school football opens its season this afternoon at 3 30 p m against Chillicothe High. Few veterans remain, many graduates last year, but coach Galbraith has built a promising squad with new players. Committees report strong ticket sales and high expected attendance.

Central Christian Church Women Plan Tuesday Meeting

The Christian Women Board of Missions of Central Christian church will meet next Tuesday at 6 PM with Mrs J W N Denny hosting on West Paradise Street. Mrs Henry Rogers will lead the afternoon session. members are urged to bring their second quarter dues.

Christian Women Board of Missions The Central Christian Church J WN. Denny West Paradise Street Henry Rogers

Loss in Property Valuation Shown in Wilbarger County

The Wilbarger County property valuation shows a decrease of 408.26 from last year. County and school taxes total 350,208.20, driven by a new 35 cent county road tax and higher state taxes. Vernon city assessments total 5,744,000 with a 1.70 tax rate, schools taking 0.01. Tax collection begins October 1.

Wilbarger County S. E. Porterfield Vernon

Vernon Welcomes New Fort Worth and Denver Clerk

H. O. Tinney arrived in Vernon this week to assume the position of general ward clerk for the Fort Worth and Denver railroad. Mer. Pinney came here from White Falls.

H. OP. Tinney Vernon Fort Worth Denver Mer Pinney Wiebite Falls

Stages in making flour illustrated at county exhibit

The Kell Milling company displayed an educational exhibit in Wilharger County showing flour production from wheat to finished product. Glass jars illustrated each stage, including a house built from flour, bran and shorts as sawdust, sack flour drapery, and Belle of Vernon flour. A large loaf baked from Kell flour was also shown.

Kell Milling Company Wilharger County Dne Belle of Vernon la Belle de Vernon Keli MH Company Ishowar

Salvation Army drive postponed in Vernon

A meeting led by HH A Hazen postponed establishing a local Salvation Army fundraising drive until the return of TOTT. Shive, with discussions on a district quota for Wilbarger County. J J Moore of the Welfare Association argued for broader charity work, urging timely fundraising to support home needs. Attendees included J Townsend, A N Vernon, Amory Rhoads, Dr B J Moore, and S Sewell.

Tott Shive Silooo Wilbarger California Vernon Dflazen Erste Witbarger Ne Akoeting J. ¥. Townsend A. N. Vernon Amory Rhoads Dr. B. Jy. Moore S Sewell Owen Brunson

Red River Bridge Opens as Gateway to North Oklahoma

The new Vernon North Red River bridge, completed four miles north of Vernon, shortens travel to Altus and Wichita Falls. Built by Austin Brothers of Dallas with 3400 feet length, the creosoted piling structure sits on a repaired road route boosting access to the large lake project south of Vernon and attracting Oklahoma travelers.

Altus Otda Niles Nowa Electra Willaeger County Oofdacksen Tillikin County Oklahoma Red River Vernon Chamber of Commerce Odell Austin Brothers Dallas Coffee Wichite Palls Vernon Qionahoor Pleetra Wiehita Falls Bleetre Oor Parkburnett Affleiads Bridge Company Whebita Palla Ciles

Plan To Organize Radio Club Here

A local call to form an amateur radio club is issued by A. Lake a Serenade manufacturing field man. Tonight at Vernon Bluetele offices a meeting will elect officers draft a constitution and set by laws to regulate receiving hours and minimize interference.

Radio Club BE. A. Lake Serenade Mnifactuering Vernon Bluetele Company Sime Vernon Nefion Seeure Sark Verney Electric Company Serenada Malle Kanda Lake

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John P. Lynch Mre L. G. Hawkins Guy Leslie Waggoner Texas New York Waggoner Anne Burnett Tate Burk Burnett Lon Byars T. Giblawitus Byars Association Hawkins Willaigers Pioneer County Vite Fair Association West Harry Mason Versehouse Exavdklatomea Req Wilbarger Fair Chaney Pexas-Ohbe Board of Missions Mustapha Constantinople Kenval Marstapha Kenatl Bey Who Singtnag Verney Porterfiel Imnks Salvation Army BO. Moore Merce HH. A. Hazen Sal Vation Army Localvation Army Advisory J. J. Moore Witharger Tna Hazen Red River Bridge North Sumnpoe Prince Oklbams Oded
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