Golden Wedding Anniversary Noted At Fargo For Stafford Couple
A noon dimmer and afternoon reception marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Stafford longtime Wilbarger county residents. They married in 1875 in Wisconsin and moved from Kansas to Fargo Texas before settling on a farm. The couple raised ten children with eight living. among attendees were relatives from Vernon Fargo and nearby towns. The Stafford family history includes James as Fargo’s first postmaster and a family merchandise business.
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West Virginia
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Iste
Katherine Hartman
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Theo Stafford
George Stafford
Ethel Hood
Frank Wood
Jack Tood
Henry Moore
Bess
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Horace Bailey
Lee Stafford
Lucy Stafford
Roy Stafford
Halleen Stafford
T. Bi. Stafford
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Spur
Jess Edwards
Shamrock
Oscar Stafford
Perico
Frank Stafford
R. B. Richard
Smith
Leslie
Horton Scherer
W. H. Olive
Mabel Sprouls
Willie Conch
Lamoine Switzer
R. Greene
Great Grandchild in Griffith Family Born Saturday
Mrs. Cecil Holt of Texline and Mr. Holt announce the birth of their great grandchild via Judge and Mrs. T. J. Griffiths. The infant, born Saturday April 9, is the first great grandchild in the Griffith family and had previously lived with relatives in Verona.
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Griffith
Cecil Holt
Texline
Holt
Georgian Stone
Judge
T. J. Griffiths
West Ver
He Griffith
To Preach at Fargo by JW Dunn of Pallas
JW Dunn of Pallas will preach at the Fargo Church of Christ Saturday night at 7:20. He will also speak Sunday night at 7:20 and Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
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JW. Dunn of
Pallas
Fargo Church of Christ
Paving Extension Cost Seen Heavy for County
County officials weigh a potential paving extension east of Vernon to the county line. Judge Bo. Mebugh says about one million dollars would be required, with county bonds, state aid, and federal matching funds shaping the decision. Officials seek possible government loopholes to raise funds while noting per mile costs around 50000 dollars for bridges, culverts, and shoulders. Residents along the Oklevonian road favor the extension despite costs.
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Vernon
Bo. Mebugh
Mc Hugh
Pyramid Drillers Strike New Hole in Sigler Field
Possibilities for a mard well this week in the Sigler field rose after Pyramid drillers hit the hole from the first sidetrack again. The Triangle and H and F holes show exceptional promise for the near future. If the sidetrack connects with the original sand, casing may begin this afternoon, reports George Hegwood of the Sigler company.
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George Hegwood
Sigler Company
Hegwood
Hillcrest Forms Seven Committees For Club Operations
Hillcrest announces an executive committee of three and seven full committees each with seven members to oversee club activities. A lake safety and fishing regulatory panel will manage lake use, boats, and plaints. grounds and driveways will be improved. tennis courts will be upgraded. a house and caretaker setup will be arranged. the entertainment committee will plan social events. bylaws allow single men to bring lady friends while other members face limits.
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Hen Forrest
Tillcrest Cbib
Howdy
Eich
Lake Cononinee
Oil well progress on first sidetrack near pay sand
Drillers on the Pyramid labored until 2 AM to advance the hole toward completion. If fasting can be set immediately, sand may be drifted in by Thursdays Five and three sixteenths inch casing, with tests today to decide if the pay sand is struck again.
Drilling Delays in Triangle Oil Wells Cautious Progress
Officials report cautious pace for the Triangle area wells as water issues loom. Packer Ai aims for 24 hour readiness, with drilling paused until casing is secure and water problems are resolved. depth reached 1,980 feet with H and F well advancing near Triangle, Pyramid, and Sigler No. 1 sites.
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Packer
H. and FF
Federated Clubs Honor Visitors at Wichita Falls Meeting
Mrs. Guy Harding Goodman of Hale Center and Mrs. Wheehere Warner of Claude visit the area as guests of the Federated Clubs. A 3 PM meeting at Central Christian Church greets them with talks and musical numbers. An evening reception at Mrs. Harry Mason’s home caps the program.
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Hale Center
Wheehere Warner
Claude
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Wichita Palls
Centrad Christian Church
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Gus Tamage, Pastor After the Singing of “Omward
Christhay Soldiers
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Warner
J. Farrell
John Brown
L K. Fisher
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jones near Vernon
A baby boy was born Saturday to Mr J J Jones and Mrs J J Jones who live eight miles north of Vernon. The family announced the birth locally and the newborn adds to the Jones household.
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Mrs. Jones
J. J. Jones
Vernon
Swiss Bell Ringers to Perform Under American Legion
The Swiss Bell Ringers, a touring trio with twenty seven instruments, will perform at the Opera House Friday under the auspices of the local American Legion post. The program includes sixteen numbers ranging from classical to popular tunes. Performers listed include Signer J. Mira wilt and Josephine Coorcette.
Butter Lady of Oklahoma Union Gains Statewide Fame
Mrs. Wi A Blevins of Oklaunion won first place in a local butter making contest and earned statewide attention after a Fort Worth Star Telegram feature. Her butter scored 92 5 in a 29 contestant trial and is in high demand by neighbors who purchase it weekly.
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Oklaunion
Banday
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Bleving
Star-Telegram
H A. Treving
Oklainion
Texas
Blevins
Agricultural and Mechanical College Extension Department
Masons Consider Building New Temple Here
Discussion grows over constructing a new Masonic temple on the present site owned by the lodge. Members of the three Masonic orders debate selling stock to Eastern State members and possibly borrowing funds from other lodges. action could come before year's end.
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Fenphition
Terhune Onr
Tapi Lnploient Company
Anniversary Services of T O M Lodge at First Methodist
The T O M Lodge announces anniversary services at First Methodist Church on Sunday morning February 8. W Dayne will deliver a special sermon to the Gold Fellows. Members and visiting lodge members are urged to attend in body, meeting at the lodge hall at 10 o'clock before proceeding to the church.
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W. Dayne
J. V. Monia
Noble Grounds
B. FE Lewis
View Noble
J. A. Carney
Chamber of Commerce Officials Plan Seymour Visit
The local chamber will send a delegation to Seymour tomorrow to promote a new chamber organization in place of the Young Men's Business League. Likely travelers include Jed Morrow R H Coffee Everett Haney and Eric G Schroeder.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seymour
Conarni
Young Mens Business League
Lotal Chamber
Jed Morrow
R. H. Coffee
Everett Haney
Eric G. Schroeder
Stokes Discusses Farm Land Bank With Vernon Rotarians
W N Stokes of Vernon told Vernon Rotary Club officials and guests from the Federal Farm Loan Bank about the Farm Land Bank. He outlined the bank’s role, loan prospects in Wilbarger County, and national bond actions affecting financing for farmers amid cotton crop concerns.
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W.N. Stokes
Farm Land
Henston
Mer
Stokes
Baptist Charett
Tasper
Littl Rock
Trowston
Boosmont
Wilbarger County
Arkansas
FAPECT TO RESUME WORK ON PENS BURK WELL
Work on the Penn Burk well near Vernon is expected to resume once equipment arrives. The well is now 1 600 feet deep and drifting has been paused for months as a standard rig is used and Pastern Interests hold a majority stake.
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Penn-Burk
Vernon
Reed Couple Wed in Wichita Falls
Miss Mazie Reed married Jake David Sunday in Wichita Falls. They will reside in Wichita and have a daughter. Mrs J N Reed of 516 N Street is named as a relative in the notice.
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Mazie Reed
Jake David
Wichita Xsi
Bridge
J. N. Reed
N Street
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