Local firm forms to drill oil in Wilbarger county near Vernon
A Wilbarger County group with $40,000 capital plans a deep test oil well on land owned by J. P. Hamilton and others near Vernon. About 3,000 acres leased with 1,500 to be retained after location. drilling could start once stock is subscribed. No proation fees or selling commissions. leases donated. funds to drill and any leftovers to stockholders or company purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hamilton
Charles Neal
Vernon
Douns
Wodig Iy
Willis Vaughn Seeman Torcheast
Tolbert
Bart
Orig
Hux & Taylor
Wichita Mall
Vn Tulsa
Okla
Vaughn
Donation of Vernon High School Photo By B H Lewis
Students at Vernon High School receive a donated photograph of the old Vernon public school building as it stood in ISSG. Superintendent B F Sisk accepts the relic from B H Lewis and the framed picture hangs in the auditorium. The image shows a frame structure, the town’s lone example, now replaced by the present building.
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Vernon Public School
B. F. Sisk
B. H. Lewis
Sisk
Mr. Lewis
War on Weeds Cleans Up Wilbarger Street Areas
The weed battle shows progress with Wilbarger Street mostly cleared except for one or two spots. Texas Street still hosts miniature jungles though some argue they appear less unsightly due to paving and heavy traffic there.
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Wilbarger Street
Texas Street
Wilbarger
Whiteside Buys Vernon Sign and Auto Painting Shop
Howard R. Whiteside purchases Vernon Sign and Auto Painting Company at North Main and Maiden streets. The remodeled building will house the business which will be run by Whiteside with skilled painters on staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Whiteside
Vernon Sign and Auto Painting Company
North Main and
Maiden Streets
Mr. Whiteside
More County Schools Seek State Aid for Next Year
Rural Wilbarger County schools push to join state aid program as 23 districts now receive about 10 180 dollars. Harrold plans similar moves. Trustees approve consolidations for Hinds and Red Bluff. petitions seek higher local taxes and a bond for new buildings to meet aid prerequisites. Scholastic population rises from 127 to 182, prompting an extra teacher.
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Wilbarger County
Willarger
County Board of Trustees
Hinds
Red Bluff
WW. Welch
J. R. Caldwell
Blpl Lovelace
Midway
Harrold
Local High School Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Miss Blanche McLarty will be valedictorian with a 94 percent average after a teacher conference led by Superintendent B F Sisk. Miss Cleo Bowers is salutatorian with a 92.75 percent grade. Honors include Mr and Mrs Klingler daughter and Mrs Lane daughter with 92.4 and 92.5. Willie Abbott tops boys.
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Blanche McLarty
Cleo Bowers
B. F. Sisk
Madelene Lane
W. R. Lane
Willie Abbott
Hettie Abbott
Postmaster Reports Allowing Packages to Soldiers Abroad
Washington authorities revoke the prior order against sending parcels to soldiers in the A B F in France. Any package up to seven pounds may be mailed to soldiers over sea without needing the addressee’s request, per postmaster J W Townsend.
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J. W. Townsend
Washington
France
Vernon Soldier Joins Amateur Vaudeville Tour in Germany
Word reaches Mrs Prudena Hall from her son Robert Hall with the Army of Occupation in Germany. He travels with an amateur vaudeville company performing jig dancing in Allied occupied territory. He says he is having a good time with plenty to eat and has no idea when he will be sent home.
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Verio Ty
Prudena Hall
Robert
Army of Occupation
Germany
Vernon
Mrs Keltz Buys Southwest Vernon Place
Mrs EB L Keltz becomes owner of the Southwest Vernon property formerly held by J D Ferguson. The transaction was arranged by Blackwood and Larimore real estate agency.
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EB L. Keltz
Vernon
J. D. Ferguson
De&il
Blackwood & Larimore Real Estate Agency
Lamar County Man Buys 105 Acre Farm Near Vernon at 140 An Acre
Parker Bourland purchased a 105 acre farm two miles east of town for 110 per acre. Blossom Lamar county is the buyer and plans to move after settling affairs in Blossom. The deal was brokered by Phomypson & Riccardsern with ties to local promoters Hix & Taylor. Drilling plans include an 8000 foot well near Tolbert and ongoing sewer connections are being pursued.
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Parker Bourland
Blossom
Lamar County
Renal
Phomypson & Riccardsern
Huff
J. A. Awtrey
Wilbarger County
Tle
Vernon
Fast View Cemetery
Gunner recounts gas attack and capture of twelve Germans
Fred Dalmasse writes his mother about being gassed after a dugout encounter. He and another boy saw twelve German soldiers emerge from their trench and took them prisoner before a shell strike wounded him. He spent a week in a hospital and notes lingering lung trouble. He also describes a trip to the Swiss border viewing Italy and Switzerland from Mt Regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dallmasse
H. Dalmasse
Vernon Boy
Switzerland
Mt. Regard
Italy
Limited War Savings Stamp Purchases Noted
Few buyers, led by Mrs P McGill, have reached the savings stamp limit. Mrs J McGill and King are among the select investors this year. Sales remain light as postal authorities report minimal activity in War Savings Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P . McGill
Ti Faet
I J. McGill
Do. King
Theiisons
Murchison Buys West Texas Street Lot for New Home
A. W. Murchison cashier of the First Guaranty State Bank buys a residence lot on West Texas street from J. L. Swartwood, to start a modern home between I. T. Sawantwood and J. Barrell. He recently sold his South Main street home to R. Brannan of Burk Burnett.
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A.W. Murchison
First Guaruly State Bank
West Texas Street
J. L. Swartwood
I. T. Sawant Wood
J. Barrell
J Watts In Critical Condition At West Paradise Home
J Watts remains in critical condition at his home on West Paradise Street after several days of illness from a leaky heart, according to attending physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hi, Watts
West Paradise Street
Mr. Watts
Agricultural clubs form across county schools
County Agent coordinates student groups at Jackson Springs Odell and others to organize school clubs. Agriculture cooperatives aim to unite all county schools under cooperative farming education. Existing clubs include Vernon Torbert Fortnere Vatley Pawdk Wildcat Crescent Cove Kincheloe Guyver Midway Juckeoy Suen Odell Lockett.
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Iniepeet
Mitchines Fo Geow
Roneets
Jackson Springs
Odell
Staedy
Agriculture
Fost Vernon, Torbert
Fortnere Vatley
Pawdk
Wildcat
Crescent Cove
Kincheloe
Guyver
Midway
Juckeoy Suen Odell and
Lockett
Messick Expands Holstein Herd with Purchases
Messick buys multiple Holstein cattle including registered cows and a bull calf from di Moeich lane leigh and f. Pieres. The deal was not driven by price but aim to boost milk production with two Holsteins, a bull, and a calf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Moeich Lane Leigh
F. Pieres
Ed Showers Accepts Park Service Post in Wichita Falls
Ed Showers leaves Vernon on Wednesday to take duties with the National Park of Commerce in Wichita Falls. He previously served as assistant cashier at Herring National Bank and was recently discharged from military service of the United States.
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National Park of Commerce
Wichita Palls
Vernon
United States
Showers
Herring National Bank
Request for Distinguished Service Cross for Sergeant A B Robinson
City Engineer A Z Robinson received a letter from Sergeant R Richardson enclosing a duplicate order recommending his son Sergeant Albert Bh Robinson for the Distinguished Service Cross. Robinson was killed October 27 while his platoon held a frontline position under heavy fire and advanced toward the enemy before being killed. The posthumous award is expected to be issued to the family, with Sergeant Richardson confident the order will be honored.
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A. Z. Robinson
Ron. Richardson
T42nd
Albert Bh. Robinson
Robinson
R. BR. Fried
Soldtier
Fried
Richardson
Sie
TES
Durie
Ses
Sergent Tobinson
Sergent Mobieson
Seraewnt Tobinsen
Hur
Well Known People Wed In Vernon County Alliance
A. Allison and Mrs. J W Abbott were married Wednesday evening at Rev W T Rouse’s home. They reside at Mr Allison’s West Vernon residence. Both are prominent in Vernon and Wilbarger counties with extensive farms, business property, and community involvement. The Record joins well wishes.
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A. Allison
J. W. Abbott
W. T Rouse
First Baptist Church
Mr. Allison
West Vernon
Vernon
Wilbarger Couity
Oklahoma
Texas
Wilbarger County
Fis Bride
First Methodist Church
Farmer Karl Eylea Buys Hogs from Vernon Duroe Jer sey Hog Farm
Karl Eylea purchases two Grand Model 3 sired hogs from Vernon Duroe Jers ey Hog Farm for $50. He recently moved to Vernon from South a and aims to raise high quality hogs in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Eylea
Vernon Duroe-Jersey
Mr. Eylea
Vernon
South
Victory Bond Drive Surpasses Three County Quotas
Wilbarger county reports 41050 in Victory bond subscriptions with an average daily take over 10000 and some communities already meeting their quotas. Harrold and Crescent Cove hit their targets while Fargo pledged a suitable amount. County chairman N R Heath urges daily reports to Dallas and notes incomplete buyer lists with several individuals and Denver Road employees contributing sizable sums.
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Harrold
Crescent Cove
Fargo
F. M. Smith
Dallas
Victory
G. A
Wichita Falls
Works Auto & Su Company
J. F. Minarik
Wilbarger County
Fy Sravnan
J. P. King
T. L. Pierce
A. C. Boger
A. HW. Murcchison
A. I. Peck
Vernon Hardware & Iupplement Company
McNeill
W. O. Smith
Morris
W. Weekly
Vernon Record
J. A. Nabers
C. Bargdell
J. L. Mocwray
J. J. Manis
Speaks for Centenary Movement at Fort Worth
Judge W. Erskine Williams of Fort Worth spoke at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday night for the Centenary Movement. He outlined a three fold purpose including prayer life and money, urging Methodists to donate, pray for world salvation, and recruit young people into missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Erskine Williams
Fort Worth
First Methodist
Judge Williams
Klingler Tops Market Hog Price at Fort Worth Shipment
Vernon grower H A Klingler reports the top price of 20.75 for a market hog load sent to Fort Worth. The average hog weight is about 291 pounds, with Klingler claiming a high market price for his herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Klingler
Vernon
Fort Worth
Mr. Strong
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W. ©. Anderson
J. A. Cox
Luther Webb
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L. More
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W. A. Wilhelm
J. S. Cook
L. A. Foster
Poster & Nowlin
J. A. Dixon
J. H. Pendleton
L. M. Anderson
H. FP. McRkibbin
Whiteside
Hinds and
W. W. Welch
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