Baylor County Officials Cite Readiness for Vernon Seymour Road
A Baylor County delegation led by J A Wheat of Seymour visited Vernon to back a Vernon Seymour highway across the Wichita River. Judge E L McHugh said work is underway in Wilbarger and Baylor counties to grade the route and bridge the river, with a bridge about 50 feet long costing roughly 30 000 to 50 000 dollars. The plan links Vernon with Seymour and the rest of the region, inviting faster travel to the Ozark trail and Colorado highway systems. The Baylor group included commissioners G B Morris and J D McClure and numerous chamber, business, and civic leaders.
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Wilbarger
Wichita River
McHugh
Vernon
Seymour
E. L. McHugh
Wilbarger County
J. A. Wheat
Seymour Chamber of Commerce
Wichita
Commissioners’ Court
Baylor County
G. B. Morris
Colorado
Ozark Trail
Oklahoma
Red River
J. D. McClure
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Francis
J. H. Richmond
Parks McLarty
I. BE. Cockrell
J. &. Shultz
IT. O. Newton
M. R. Fuller
F. L. Fancher
Hotel site still to be determined for Vernon project
Vernon promoters led by H A Glass say several sites are under consideration for a new hotel the 48 room hostelry may be converted to 16 apartment suites if needed. Contractors from local Dallas and Fort Worth are in preliminary talks while the owner is away from the city. Dr D Roach, associated with Glass, is temporarily out of town.
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Vernon
H. A. Glass
Glass
Dallas
Fort Worth
D. Roach
Wichita Falls to Wave Conclave Proceedings in 1920
Otto Stehlik of Wichita Falls announces the Texas Knights Templar annual conclave will be held in Wichita Falls during the summer of 1920 after a Waco session attended by 69 commanders and several hundred delegates. Plans aim to host at least 500 visitors for the 1921 conclave in Wichita Falls.
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Texas Knights Templar
Wichita Falls
Otto Stehlik
Waco
Knights Templar
Vernon Used Car Exchange Opens In Vernon
The Vernon Used Car exchange established a display and show yard on Fannin street north of Pease. They leased a large enclosed lot to buy and sell any kind of car including pneumatic and solid tire trucks. Owners James F. O Bierne M Hayes C E McNeal also run two Wichita Falls exchanges transferring a full line of used cars to Vernon.
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Vernon Used Car Exchange
Fannin Street
Pease
James F. O’bierne
M. ©. Hayes
C. E. McNeal
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth Attorneys Open Offices in City
Clarence Be McGaw formerly of Slay Simon Smith and Sid M Davis of Capps Canter Hanger Short both of Fort Worth Texas have opened a law office in room 3 Denny Building under the firm name of McGaw Davis Mr McGaw a University of Texas graduate class of 1915 and Mr Davis a Cumberland university Lebanon Tenn graduate have been practicing since finishing their law courses McGaw has a Vernon citizen brother who is Magnolia Petroleum salesman and many Vernon friends who were his customers when he was a traveling salesman in this territory.
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Clarence BE. McGaw
Slay, Simon & Smith
Sid M. Davis
Capps, Canter
Mr. McGaw
Vernon
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Taxable City Values Jump as Vernon Sees 75 Percent Rise
Vernon city taxes will rise about 43 200 this year based on a 1 44 per hundred rate, with a possible 6 cent increase to 1 50. Assessed value climbs from 4 million to about 7 million due to active real estate transfers and higher market prices. notices will be sent to owners for hearings before the city commission. Real estate firms report weekly sales around 100 and homes previously 5 000 to 7 500 now listed at 10 000 to 15 000 or higher, reflecting the surge.
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Vernon
City Commission
Vernon considers building permit ordinance
City Attorney Cook has drawn up an ordinance requiring building permits from the city secretary for erection or alteration of all buildings and houses. The Vernon city commission will vote on it next Tuesday at the first meeting of the fiscal year. Mayor Mason says the plan will not impose drastic restrictions but will help keep city records current for taxation. Permits require description of work, owner and contractor names, and declared cost.
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Cook
Vernon
Mason
Tevel
Burk School to Stay Open Amid Fund Drive
Burkburnett rallied 1700 children in a Thursday parade as $15000 was raised to keep Burk School open for the rest of the term. The school board issued warrants and urged community subscriptions with Mayor-elect Walter Kline of Wichita Falls among early subscribers.
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Burkburnett
Walter Kline
Wichita Falls
Banks Preparing to Take Care of Oil Development
Vernon banks announce expansions and staff changes as oil development rises. Mariners State Bank boosts capital from 850000 to 1000000 and surplus to 350000. Bank of Chillicothe official Roy E. Martin to join Parmwera State Bank as active vice president. Emory Rhodes promoted to active vice president at Parmwera. R L B Gibbon becomes cashier with A A Hingst and Martin as assistants. Guarantee State Bank enhances lobby and office layout and hires Miss Ora Geren and Miss Alline Rowland. Herring National Bank adds Daniel Sumner as bookkeeper and raises capital to 125000.
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Vernon
Mariners Staite Bank
BP. L. Massie
Roy E. Martin
Bank of Chillicothe
Parmwera State Bank
Emory Rhodes
Guarantee State Bank
Ora Geren
Mise Alline Rowland
Vernon’s substantial character and readiness to aid visitors
The writer praises Vernon as a solid, growing city with leadership that builds toward prosperity. He argues agriculture and livestock formed the base of growth, oil adds prosperity, and Vernon should develop resources to keep transients as permanents. The city’s appearance and civic spirit impress visitors, signaling durable progress beyond the oil boom.
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Vernon
Suit filed in district court over Sigler lease dealings
W G Burton and company sue M G Hazeltine and associates in 4660 district court claiming annulment of a 1919 deal that sold 3000 acres tied to an oil project and access to well logs. Plaintiffs allege misrepresentation after oil was found and seek relief, naming City National Bank of Wichita Falls as escrowee and listing multiple local parties.
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W.G. Burton and Company
M. G. Hazeltine
Sigler
Sigler Pool
Prescott-Peoria
Siler O11
Hugestine
Sigher
Port Worth
Malniiffe
W. C. Stripling
A. G. Carter
Liegdl Sigler
Lloyd Sigler
Prescott-Pearlall Company
M. B. Hazeltine
Hazeltine
Lable
Benk
Hazelline
Light
Fort Worth
City National Bank of
Wichita
Ftumors
Burton Hazeltine
Vernon
Vernon visit highlights frost damage to crops
J Tom Hayne of route 1 Marfeld traveled to Vernon on Thursday to handle business. The report notes considerable damage from freezing weather to fruit trees and shrubbery along the line, with orchards and flora significantly affected.
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J. Tom Hayne
Marfeld
Vernon
Waples-Platter to Open Vernon Wholesale Branch
The Waples-Platter Grocery Company, a Dallas Fort Worth wholesale grocer with Texas branches, leases a building between the Denver and Frisco tracks in Vernon for a new distributing branch. Renovations are underway. occupancy expected in about 60 days. Rumor of another large wholesale grocer locating in Vernon remains unconfirmed. Local business leaders view the move as a sign of Vernon’s improving prospects.
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Waples-Clatter Grocery Company
Offloes
Fort Worth
Texas
Denver
Frisco
Vernon
R. L. More
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