Parents urged to make transfer before August 10
County Superintendent J N Fulcher urges families who moved into Vernon from other counties since March to file for transfer of their scholastic apportionment before August 10. He notes Vernon and Harrold have growing scholastic populations due to oil, crops, and migration, and asks parents to contact him or Ro Sherill to ensure their free school funds are transferred for the next year.
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Vernon
Sherrill
City Schools Board
J. N. Fulcher
Harrold
Southbound Denver Changes Affect Vernon Schedule
The Fort Worth and Denver line shifts southbound arrival to Vernon to 12 o'clock Sunday morning from 11 15. Officials plan an extra train between Wichita Falls and Fort Worth due to heavy traffic. The new schedule shows a Wichita Falls departure at 6 30 am arriving Fort Worth 11 am, with a return from Fort Worth at 6 pm arriving Wichita Falls around 10 80 pm.
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Fort Worth
Denver
Vernon
Addi
Wichita Falls
Peaches Weigh Half a Pound from Sherwoods Visitor
J P Ammons of Sherwoods visited Vernon with a dozen Chinese Cling peaches averaging about a half pound each. He owns three trees of these peaches and praises Wilbarger County soil for peaches pears cherries and apricots. He moved from North Carolina and says feed crops around Sherwood are the best he has seen, with cotton in bloom and a promising crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Ammons
Sherwoods
Vernon
Mr. Ammons
North Carolina
Hendrixs Start Two Month Visit Across States
Mr and Mrs P W Hendrix and daughter Caroline depart for a two month trip visiting his parents in Jacksonville and relatives in Tivisee Kentucky Arkansas and Takoma Washington Mrs Hendrix will tour Tacoma and was to send an electric message to Walter while Verne Ker reports a splendid summer Lundy had previously traveled and is noted for a prior visit
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P. W. Hendrix
Hite
Caroline
Jacksonville
Takoma
Washington
Lundy
Tacoma
Electric
Walter Hem
Verne
Threshers Ramp Up In East County After Rain Delays
Thirteen threshers operate in the Oklainton and Harrold area amid resumed harvest after a week of rain. Farmers report uneven threshing, with output down from 1,000 to about 500 bushels daily, and worry about further weather delays and weed-choked shocks delaying drying. Cotton prospects are strong though fields are weedier. corn and grain sorghums show good stands as plans to cut Vita Lae begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Rainwater
First Guaranty State Bank of
Oklainian
Harrold
Oklainion
Vernon sheriff enforces work or move on policy
Six African American passengers and one white man left Vernon on outgoing trains Tuesday to comply with Sheriff W A Ish’s work or move on policy. Several who showed no inclination to depart were arrested and will be put on the road gang, the sheriff announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
W. A. Ish
Hone Si Refining Company Delays Casing and Drilling progress
Operations on Hone Si Refining Company wells paused for days awaiting casing and iron. Spudded two wells in Wilbarger county with more locations planned. Depths reached include 509 feet on Waggoner No 1 and 546 feet on Paul Waggoner No 1. Equipment bought for Guy Waggoner No 2. Company holds 280000 acres in Wilbarger and invests significant funds. Also active in Wichita county with a drill in block STS northwest of Burkburnett striking sand at 1566 feet and oil rising to 1250 feet. bailer lost and test incomplete.
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Wilbarger County
Uy Waggoner
Paul
Wichita County
Block Sts
Burkburnett
Barley Yields 68 Bushels Per Acre On OklaTon Farm
On ten acres near OklaTon Lon Byars reports barley yields averaging 68 bushels per acre with some fields above fifty five bushels. He replanted stubble to green feed and plans more barley. he also expects strong wheat prospects and notes preparations for next season's plantings.
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Lon Byars
Okiaton
Byars
Wilbarger
Mer
Kansas Attorney Seeks Wheat Market Insight in Wilbarger County
The Kansas attorney toured Vermin and nearby areas Wednesday to oversee wheat collections and discuss farmer prospects. He visited lenders and grain dealers to assess crop conditions and pricing as government marketing rules influence local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehtta
Kansas
Elie
Tie Honk
Lee Dona
oGeraun
Starrold
Rutledge Busy With Wheat Crop Despite Heavy Straw
J A Rutledge, south of Veron, heads a large threshing outfit and expects about ten to fourteen days more work on his own wheat crop. His fields cover about 700 acres with yields averaging 26 bushels per acre and straw unusually heavy. He notes this as the best crop year in fourteen years in Witharger county, despite belt-tightening from lower returns. He also has corn and cotton on his farms with row crops nearing harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byars
Rutledge
Joh
Mr. Rutledge
Veron
State and County Tax Rates Set for This Year
The State and county tax rates are fixed for this year. County rate remains at 1.00 dollars, split to school funds and general purposes. State rate is 0.07 on the 100 valuation, the highest in Texas history, with prior year at 0.50. Some districts impose additional special school and road taxes.
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Texas
Waggoner Colony Oil Well Spudded In Harrold Area
The Wag goner Colony Oil and Gas Company spudded in its well at 10 yesterday morning after drilling gear arrived and was installed. Vernon men attended and refreshments were provided for the drillers. P H Schucht of Electra holds the drilling contract. The company is capitalized at 65 000 on 200 acres, located about two and a half miles northwest of Harrold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggoner Colony Oil & Gas Company
Vernon
P. H. Schucht
Electra
Harrold
Agricultural prospects reported by M Fr Walker East of Hinds
M Fr Walker reports crops in the area show European varieties performing better than seen before. Wheat not yet threshed, corn on 26 acres expected 50 to 60 bushels per acre, maize on 35 acres forecast 50 tons of feed. Cotton on 100 acres looks very promising.
Tyler Man’s Eight Crops in Wilbarger Best Te
The report cites Tyler Mann’s eight crops as the best in Wilbarger, with community commentary from Vernon and nearby towns. A referenced case involves a local father, allegations, and a legal outcome impacting residents, including Lee Warner and Mie G. P Blanley. The item notes civic concern and ongoing discussions about farming and local laws.
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Tyler Man
Wilbarger
Tisdal Family to Seminole in September Move
N. BR. Tisdal and family plan a move to Seminole. Whediel not fit to travel tomorrow, will depart later with the party. They will travel by car aid Mos, Tisdal and the children to remain until September. Mr. cPilal to meet with them in a few days.
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N. BR
Tisdal
Mor
Whediel
Eave
Seminal
Yexay
Po Vielt
Mos
cPilal
Three Ford Trucks Sold by Napier Bros firm
Napier Bros Ford and Motor Agencies reports the offer of Ford trucks to A.P. Bwartwood, Coca Cola Bottling Works and J. T. Dyer. Spurgeon Mc Dougal, M. Neal and K. J. More bought readstory from the same firm.
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Napier Bros
Ford and
Motor Agenes
Ford Trucks
APB
Bwartwood
Coca Cola Bottling Works
J. T. Dyer
Spurgeon McDougal
M. (. Neal
K. J. More
Readstory
Petition Drives Support for Joe Batley Visit to Verdon
A local call circulated 58 signatures urging former Senator J W Bradley to visit Verdon. Participants advocate a speech to explain a new People’s Democratic Party aiming to realign with traditional Democratic principles. Leaders include Cool Storey and Dr Jdi Dedsen as supporters of the movement.
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J. W. Bradley
Vernonesterday
Sigaties
Cool Storey
Jdi Dedsen
Talley
Texas
Garety
Lice Curtail Vernon Melon Crop
Vernon melon shipments have been sharply reduced due to an outbreak of lice on the vines. Growers, who expected one of the county's best crops, report substantial losses but hope to market most of their fruit locally. The issue follows the period shortly after rat week.
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Vernon
Nothere operation on Charles by Ewood's Eye
Charley Blackwoul traveled to Fort Worth Wednesday night for another eye operation and is now in the hospital. The first operation occurred about three weeks ago after his eye was cut by glass from a bottle that broke at the Jocat bottling works.
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Charley Blackwoul
Fort Worth
Aunitarium
Wis
Jocat Botlins Works
Clyde Hamm Mashes Finger at Grocery Barrel
Clyde Hamm of Williams Moore Grocery Company injured his right hand when a vinegar barrel slipped and trapped his finger. The incident occurred while handling barrels, with a few officials including Pope of Port Worth W E Dorbin and H Gatewood of Denton connected to the Pope Oil Company in Vernon and Harrold. The firm has been shut down for a few days awaiting casing.
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Clyde Diatom
Wiliams Moore Grocery Company
Pope
Port Worth
W. E Dorbin
Gatewood
Denton Lre
Vernon
Pope Oi Company
Harrold
Mr. Pope
Mr. Dorbin
Gatewood Satager
T Ie Company
Denny Moves to New Home on West Paradise Street
J N Denny has moved into a newly completed home on West Paradise Street. He recently sold his former residence on West Wilbarger Street to J A Cox.
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Denny
J. N. Denny
West Paradise Street
Mr. Denny
West Wilbarger Street
J. A. Cox
County eyes Oklahoman highway paving bids and brick fallback
County commissioners debated paving four and two thirds miles of Oklmanion highway with bids from H K McCollum of Port Worth. Concrete bids were 8.25 per sq yd inside city and six 2 outside with material tests. Brick options ranged from 3.45 to 8.85 per sq ft. If concrete material fails to meet tests, brick pavement will be used. County to finish Wilbarger Street paving to 36 feet wide beyond city limits.
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Mas
Seven Plead Guilty in Speeding Cases
Seven of eleven arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carrington and City Marshal Bratton on speeding charges pleaded guilty and were fined plus costs in justice court. Fines may rise on subsequent offenses, with a maximum fine of 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dw. Carrington
Ross Bratton
Justice Court
Soldier Returns Home From Russia Amid War Service
John Tyson, son of the late M3 Tyson, has returned home after service that took him to Hawaii the Philippines and Russia. He describes transfers from the Philippines to Siberia as extreme in temperature and notes his brother-in-law Clyde Mp resides near the Pease river. Timbers are being hauled to Vaughn, with work starting on Wednesday to move derrick timbers to the location near Tolbert two miles east of Tolbert. FE UL Staley of Wichita Falls leads operations on this project.
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John Tyson
M3 Tyson
Hawaii
Philippines
Russian Ife
Phillippines
Siberia
Vaughn
Vallel
Tolbert
UL Staley
Wichita Falls
Charce
Rainwater Lights Baptist Church in Oklaunion
Rescoe Rainwater donates a Delco electrical system for the Oklaunion Baptist Church and his residence as light and power are installed. The project marks a formal gift and local modernization effort.
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Delco
Oklaunion
Rescoe
Hockersmith Transferred From Waco To Houston
H. D. Hockersmith has been transferred from Waco to Houston and moved his office last week. He serves as field examiner in the Bureau of Investigation for War Risk Insurance.
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DD. Hockersmith
Waco
Houston
Hockersmith
Bureau of Investigation
Odest Man Improving in New Mexico
Friends of W T Collins of Odell report Odest Man improving while in a sanitarium in Albuquerque New Mexico. He is expected to be unable to return home for a long time.
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Odest
New Mexico
W. T Collins
Odell
Albuquerque
N. M
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Sherwood
Threshers
Oklainton and
Els
Paris
Home Company
Si & Refining Company
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Z. German
J. S. Rutledge
Maove
Pxiev
Kaye Pope
Tee Lithe
Moors
Mie
G. P Blanley
Aeraile Perringy I
Baet
Lee Warner Glelde Iy
Soli
Joe Batley
People's Democratic Party
Old Democracy
Verdon
Anies
People’s Democratic Party
Aeranwe
Charles
Ewood
Clyde Hamm
Pope Gi
H. K. McCodllum
Oklmanion Highway
H. K. McCol
Lum O
Bao
Soldier
Russia
Mr. Wyson
Davidson
Clyde Mp
Pease River
H. D. Hockersmith
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