Telephone rates increased fifty cents on May 1
Vernon residents will see a rate hike for both business and residential lines effective May 1. Manager J W Leak of Southwestern Bell explains business rates rise from 8.50 to 9.00 per month and residence from 2.00 to 2.50, due to rising costs, material and labor surges, and the need to attract capital for extensions. He cites nationwide rate relief trends but warns further cost increases are likely.
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Vernon
United States
W C Powell Heads New Oil Company Launch
Vernon selected as headquarters for Powell Oil Company led by president W Q Powell Dump. Two 20 acre tracts to be developed in Wichita and Wilbarger counties with four wells each. Initial pad expected within ten days and drilling to proceed concurrently on both sites.
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Vernon
Wichita
Wilbarger
Powell Oil Company
W. QO
Dump) Powell
Wichita County
Burk-Cameron
Sigler Well
Block 101
Numerous Wells Begin Drilling South of Vernon
The Sigler pool area south of Vernon shows active development with Selger No. 1 producing fuel oil and multiple crews preparing to drill in blocks 14 and 2. Operators include Staley Greene, Burk-Waggoner, Vernon Winner, Radio Oil, and others, with spudding underway at Zipperle and Dill sections and several rigs already set.
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Vernon
Sigler
Sigler Pool
Burk-Waggoner Drilling Co
Huggins
Derrick
Staley-Greene
Dill
McAdoo
Oaks & Schaffer
Wharton
Brewer
Et. al
Flowers
A W Buerger Dies After Short Illness
A W Buerger died at his North Cumberland residence at 10 Sunday morning after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with Rev E R Barcus officiating. Interment at Eastview cemetery. Born in Germany on March 14, 1854, he moved to St Louis at age three and had lived in Vernon fifteen years. He worked as a miller at Sewell Mills and was skilled in his trade. He is survived by his wife and three children Antona Hugo and Fred.
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Methodist Church
Buerger
E. R. Barcus
Eastview
Mr. Buerger
Germany
St. Louis
Vernon
Sewell Mills
Antona
Hugo
Fred
Fort Worth Couple Wed in Fargo Connection
C. Riall and Miss Ruth Beavers were married at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Griffiths on a Sunday afternoon. Justice of the Peace Griffiths performed the ceremony. Mrs Beavers is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Beavers of Fargo. Mr Riall is from Fort Worth but currently works as a trucking contractor in Vernon.
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C. Riall
Ruth Beavers
J. T. Griffiths
Justice of the Peace Griffiths
Riall
W. H. Beavers
Fargo
Fort Worth
Vernon
San Antonio Girl Visiting Here Visits Vernon Relative
Merle Jones of San Antonio and formerly of Vernon is visiting Ann Lou Brisco, niece of J. B. Rev. Mrs. Jones will spend about two weeks here.
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Merle Jones
San Antonio
Vernon
Anns Lou Brisco
J. 8
Owens Lumber Co Secures City Location and Plans Yard
The B. W. Owens Lumber Co becomes the ninth lumber firm to obtain a definite city location. It will build a warehouse and yards at McKinney and North Main streets, just south of the Frisco tracks. Beginning stock in Vernon is estimated at 40,000 to 50,000 dollars with large existing yards in Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Mankins. George Owens son of Bob Owens will serve as local manager. Heavy shipments continue to flow into local yards with 105 cars on the track and Vernon cars distributed among Fort Worth Wichita Falls Harrold Oklainton to maintain yard capacity.
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Vernon
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Harrold
Oklainton
Organize Company to Supply Water
The Mal Loch Water Pipe Line company, recently organized with a ten year lease on springs on the west line of section 57, block 14, will supply the Sigler oil field with ample soft water for boiler and domestic use. Water will be stored in reservoirs of about 500000 barrels capacity, with one reservoir serving Prescott City and another for drilling wells in the district. Fred Li Malloch serves as president of the new company.
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Sigler
Prescott City
Fred Li. Malloch
New Water Company
Plainview Father Recovers From Broken Leg in Electra Fall
M. Hogue of Plainview, over sixty, is recovering at Holcomb Home after breaking his leg when a ladder fell during a visit to a sightseer in Electra. The injury occurred as he visited a som at Electra, with his son Mes. B. FP. Holcomb assisting.
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Hogue
Plainview
Holcomb
Lome
Electra
Mr. Hogue
McCaleb Improves After Illness in Wichita Falls
C A McCaleb, who is ill at Wichita Falls, is reported better this morning.
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C. A. McCaleb
Wichita Falls
Harrold Figures In Vernon Visit
Harrold citizens R. Cobb and C. Little with T. H. Cobb of Harrold travel to Vernon for a day visit.
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R. Cobb
C. Little
T. H. Cobb
Harrold
Vernon
Dodson says no compromise offers in $5,000,000 suit
Dr. D. E. Dodson, plaintiff in the large suit against Lloyd Sigler and associates, states he has received no offers or consultations regarding proposed settlements over the Sigler discovery territory. He says he was away when a party claimed all parties were ready to settle to end the litigation.
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Sigler Discovery Well Tract
D. E. Dodson
Lloyd Sigher
Concessions in Demand on City Streets Shake Vendors
City officials report strong demand for street concessions selling soft drinks and quick meals but the city will not approve new sales. Current lessees must vacate when their street locations are paved, under existing contracts.
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Mand
Vernon Drilling Boss Protests No Admittance Signs
T W Johnson vice president of the Checkerboard Oil Company denounces roping off wells as harmful to Vernon. He vows to fire the first rig worker who denies public questions about progress while asserting his own crew can sight distant wells. He says the public has a right to know and is welcome at the site.
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T. W. Johnson
Checkerboard OU Compy
Mr. Johnson
Niles
Former Officer of South Division Here in Vernon
Major Frank S. Roberts formerly elder of the intelligence section in the South division and organizer of that unit which included many Texas and Oklahoma troops is stopping in Vernon today. He now wears civilian clothes and is known as Judge Roberts of the Lockhart bar. He is in Vernon to explore the advisability of locating here for the practice of law.
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Major Franks. Roberts
Mth
Texas
Oklahoma
Vernon
Major Roberts
Judge Roberts
Lockhart
Elvil
Vernon Movie Picture Delayed By Rain
The Vernon city motion picture shown Friday and Saturday is postponed due to rain. Filming of streets crowds for the film will occur next Saturday. The completed films will be developed and exhibited at the Vernon Opera house on Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15.
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Vernon
Vernon Onera
Feast Celebrates Anniversary of Vernon Odd Fellows
The Vernon lodge of Odd Fellows marked its founding anniversary with a banquet at the Methodist Church. Guests included F. J. Kimmins and Mrs. Mamie Dale Brown. Speakers emphasized the lodge church relationship, organization, and the care of widows and orphans, with remarks on fraternity and service.
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Methodist Church
Vernon Lodge
Ammons
F. J. Kimiins
Sovereign
Pro
Tohne
Dallas
Mamie Dale Brown
Lowa Park
Insurance Rates Drop With Added Fire Protection
Mayor Harry Mason announced lower Vernon fire insurance rates after protection upgrades. The rate fell from 60 cents to 45 cents amid new police and fire protection, hose purchases, and a larger force. The city now has six officers and enhanced water mains and equipment to safeguard property.
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Harry Mason
Vernon
Second Ward
Mason
Former Vernon Girl Marries T. J. Lindley of Memphis
Former Vernon resident Mona Key wed T. J. Lindley of Memphis on April 18 at the bride’s parents’ Wichita Falls home, with out of town guests Merle Jones of San Antonio, Atlee Sanders of Canyon, and Auna Lou Brisco of Vernon. Lindley, a coachman, met Key in Canyon last fall. couple plans to live in Dalhart.
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Mona Key
L. E. Key
Memphis
Wichita Malls
Vernon Visitor From Nashville Visits Rebuilt Pioneer Town
J H Leeper of Nashville Tennessee, a pioneer resident of Vernon, tours the city and notes vast changes since his early days. He recalls Leener Mills days, remarks the town was sand and unpaved then, and mentions his niece Mrs Alice Riggs as a relative.
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J. H. Leeper
Nashville
Tennessee
Leeper
Leener Mills
Leever
Vernon
Alice Riggs
Odd Fellowship Promotes Brotherhood and Sobering Influence
A speaker praised Odd Fellowship for promoting brotherhood and charitable work, noting its role in reducing aristocratic barriers and driving liquor out of the country. He recalled the order’s history of barring members involved in traffic forty years ago and its ongoing sobering influence. The program closed with remarks by Mrs. Mamie Dale Brown, J. A. Baird, and G. W. Backus.
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Brotherhood of Man
Odd Fellowship
Mamie Dale Brown
Iowa Park
J. A. Baird
G. W. Backus
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J. W. Leak
The
Local Exchange of
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Pany
W. C. Powell New Oil Company
Burkcameron Pools
Spud
Zipperle
Sigler No. 1
Buckeye Oil Co
Foster & Shelton
Hawley
Reed
Wilkinson
Gulf Production Co
McMillan
Wilbarger Southern Oil Co
Texas-Peoria
A. W. Buerger
North Cumberland
Ness
Berlin
von Kapp
Ebert
Mckinney and
South Main Streets
B. W. Owens Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Contern
McKinney
Loch Water Pipe Line Company
Bodson
Leged
Litiga
Sigler Discovery Well
Joseph C. Stehtiz
Soth Division
Frank S. Roberts OF
City OF
Jupiter Pluvius
Order
Rehbekahs
Vernon Jodie
T. OO. OL FP
Vokeh
Paul Gotze
EK. R. Barens
Backus
Anh Fateod
Gaines Thall
Chared
Church
Key
Hall
Mise Konice Huddleston
Liew
Irene Craig
Y. H. Babasin
der. Babasin
Bible
Lodge
Thelma Smith
J. ©. Smith
Hk. M. McKinley
Corsicanna
Andrew McAllen
Missouri
H. J. Emmins
Police and Fire Department
T. J. Lindley
Nashville, Tenn
City
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