100 years ago in TRN: April 27

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A long time ago in a galaxy very close to home – before there was social media or internet. Before there was television. People learned what was happening through the newspaper. We thought it would be enlightening – and occasionally worth a chuckle – to dip way, way back in time and see what the news was. What the buzz was. What the scuttlebutt was – 100 years ago on this date. So, on occasion, we will hop aboard our virtual time machine and race back through the dusty, yellowing pages of time – and The Times.

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In the news April 27, 1923:

“A record crowd and record time featured the wedding staged at the Strand Theater Thursday night. It was perhaps the largest gathering ever assembled in a theater in this city. It was discovered a marriage license had not been secured for this event. Judge O.L. Gibbs volunteered his assistance, securing a car, and through the assistance of Mrs. Miller, the county clerk, who went from her home to the courthouse and issued the papers. Miss Ann Funston and J.P. Fink, both of Burkburnett, were united in marriage.”

“Wichita Falls will witness the opening of her first marathon dancing contest at the American Legion Hall next Monday night. A physician will be in charge of the contestants at all times.”

“Professor Hugh Porter, principal of the high school, will return to his former work in the state normal system.  Mr. Porter will be succeeded by S.H. Rider.”

“A general convention of salesman of the Fuller Brush Company will be held in Wichita Falls on May 14, according to an announcement from the company.”

“Two hundred Rotarians and their wives gathered Thursday night at the Kemp. Fancy hats, noisemakers and streamers gave the occasion a carnival atmosphere, and there was little of a serious nature in the program.”

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Owl Drug – Ninth and Indiana

For Sale

Several thousand dollars worth of merchandise., comprising the stock that was not moved to the new store by W.B. McClurkan & Co. Scott at Ninth.

Classified ads:

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This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: 100 years ago in TRN: April 27