Wilbarger Farms Poised for Diversified Agriculture
M B Oates of Fort Worth and Denver City Railway and Hamilton Wright of the Fort Worth Record visited Vernon area to assess Wilbarger county resources for diversified farming. They highlighted grape and cherry potential, noted favorable soil for sweet potato rotation, and observed extensive oil activity near Vernon. Wright planned a return for the county fair and filmed construction, while both prepared material on road development and West Texas crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BR. Oates
Fort Worth
Denver City
Hamilton Wright
Oates
Denver Road
Hamilton
West Texas
Rh. M. Fielder
Chanter of Commerce
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Denver
Texas
Wright
Tie
West
T. J. Youngblood Wins Open Trap Shoot Yesterday
T. J. Youngblood won the Vernon gun club open trap shoot yesterday afternoon with a score of 38 targets, handicap five. 2B. Daniels placed second with a score of 30, handicap 15, and Scott Hall was third with 78 and 52 targets, handicap four. A large number of entries boosted competition and weekly meetings are planned every Thursday with liberal prizes for open shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Youngblood
Vernon
Daniels
Scott Hall
Dr Tull and family begin extensive automobile tour
Dr and Mrs J J Tull with daughters Thelmia and Dorothy left Wednesday for a long state tour by car. They plan stops in Mineral Wells Hillsboro and San Antonio and will continue to Corpus Christi for an extended stay from San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Tull
Thelmia
Dorothy
Mineral Wells
Hillsboro
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Progress on Murchison Building Near Waggoner Bank
Preparations for actual construction of the Murchison Building adjacent to the Waggoner National Bank have begun. Concrete basement wall forms are completed and pouring has started, with A. Swinburn as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchison Building
Waggoner National Bank
Bo QO. A. Swinburn
Explorer McMillan Reaches 187 Miles South of Elsmore
Donald McMillan on the Bowdoin leaves winter quarters and reaches 187 miles south of Elsmore bind on the return voyage to the United States. London papers note Greece monarchical prospects and King George in England says recall to Athens may be soon. Ottawa reports a syndicate led by Charles M Letaigh to buy British American Nickel properties in liquidation. Mrs Laura H Michelminn of Cincinnati and New York, wife of a yeast magnate, reportedly will wed Jay O'Brien, ex-husband of Mae Murray and Trene Fenwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McMillan
Bowdoin
Elsmore
United States
London
Greece
George
England
Athens
Ottawa
Canada
Charles M. Letaigh
Laura H. Michelminn
King
Cincinnati
New York
Paris
Jay O'Brien
Mae Murray
Trene Fenwick
Revival Continues At San Antonio Church of Christ
Elder W D Bills leads a revival at Grove Avenue Church of Christ in San Antonio with large crowds and strong sermons. Services are held twice daily at 10 am and 7 pm in the adjacent plaza, with Bills regarded as a leading Texas evangelist. Members invite Vernon residents to attend through next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bills
Grove Avenue Church
Elder Bills
Texas
Vernon
Russell Moves to New Location Sept. 15 in Raspeell's Store
C Fred Russell announces the Raspeell's dog goods and clothing store will relocate from West Pease Street to the Kincheloe building about September 15. The new space will replace the old Fallis Store room, offering ample room, large show windows, steam heat, and better facilities for his business. Russell heads north for markets and stock buys, aided by Mrs. W. E. Harden who will handle the ready-to-wear department purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Russell
Raspeell
Kincheloe
West Pease Street
Russell
Fallis
Main
Pease
W. EK. Harden
Union and Brown May Vote School Bonds This Month
A petition circulating requests an election for bonds to finance a three room school for the consolidated district of Brown and Union. The proposed bond issue totals 4500 dollars to build a school about one mile north of the Brown schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union and
Brown
Brown and Union
Steel Arrives for Dixon Spore Building on Main Street
Steel for the Dixon buildings on Main Street was received this week by contractor BR I Juses and construction will resume immediately. Brick work has been paused for several days awaiting steel arrival as the structure is rushed toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Main Street
BR. I. Juses
Miss Woody Returns Home After Visit to Weatherford
Miss Jennie Woody of Weatherford returns home after spending several days visiting her sister Mrs. J. A. Dixon in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Woody
Weatherford
J. A. Dixon Lecently
Bonds Voted for $6,000 School in North Port County
The Measant Valier emt Rod River school districts held a special bond election last Saturday to raise 86,000 for a new three room school with an auditorium. The building will be on the corners of Bingham and Hite frames mid district. bonds will be sold, contract let, and completion expected for this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Measant Valier Emt
Rod River
Bingham and
Hite
Vote on Bonds for Frame Building at Farmers Valley
The special bond election calls for 6000 for a four room frame school building with an auditorium for the consolidated Farmers Valley and Wells Chapel districts. The consolidation vote passed strongly earlier, and the building will be near the Farmers Valley Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Valley
Wells Chapel
Urgent appeal made for county fair stock drive
The County Fair Association seeks funds to renovate and repair the grand stand and facilities. Stock purchases and contributions are urged as urgent action is needed within weeks to enable improvements before the fair opens next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrettors
County Fair Association
Renadra
Othe Grand
Oher
Vernon Goodwill Trippers Attend Rayland Picnic
A caravan of about 20 cars with around 100 people left Vernon to attend the Wilbar ger Fond nicnic in Rayland today. Merchants and other citizens join trade excursion by Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Vernon Koncert Bank and Paradise band perform this afternoon. Barbecue, rodeo, and athletic events entertain visitors, with an open air dance tonight featuring The Western Trumpeters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger Fond Nicnic
Rayland
Smiths to Establish Home Here With New Jobs
Mr and Mrs M A Smith and their son M A Jo and daughter Miss Lew plan to move from Wichita Falls tomorrow. The family formerly lived in Fideu where he ran a mercantile business. They have accepted positions with the J C Denizes Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Smith
M. A. Jo
Miss Lew
Wichita Falls
Smith
Fideu
J.C. Denizes Company
Reverend and Mrs Moore Visit Relatives in Texas
Rev and Mrs FE Moore and Amy Robert and Mise Vera Seale travel by automobile to visit relatives in Waco Hillsboro and West. They plan to visit Honey Grove where Rev Myr Moore will officiate at the marriage of a prominent local couple. Mr Moore previously served as pastor in Honey Grove for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Amy
Robert
Mise Vera Seale
Waco
Hillsboro
West
Aute Mobile
Honey Grove
Myr. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Willlama and son-in-law visit Vernon from Brownfield
J M Lene Willlama and daughter-in-law Mrs Guy Williams of Brownfield are visiting relatives in Vernon. Williams moved from the county to Brownfield about three years ago. The note mentions the plains country needing rain and crows around Brownfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Lene) Willlama
Guy Williams
Brownfield
Vernon
Williams
Williams Moves to Abi lene Accent Post with Thorn Loan Co
RK EB Williams relocates to Abi lene to take an accent position with the State office of the Thorn Loan Company of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. EB. Williams
Abilene
Accent
Thorn Loans Company of Texas
Views on issues given by Fowards in Denton race
Will Edwards of Denton, candidate for lieutenant governor, issues a statement of his views on top issues. He pledges to serve the whole people, run an efficient administration, avoid factional ties, and deny Klan membership. He emphasizes democracy, prohibition, women's suffrage, and fair tax distribution while seeking the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Jidge
Arry Miller
McKinney Lam
Weber
Cummings to Speak at Rowland for Ferguson Candidate
Bb. Y. Cummings a prominent attorney of Wichita Falls will speak at the Wilbarger-Board Meet at Rowland this afternoon in support of Mrs. Ferguson as a Texas gubernatorial candidate. He will discuss the features of her platform and answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. Y. Cummings
Rawland
BY. Cummings
Wichtta Falls
Mire
Miritay Perguson
Texas
Cummings
Ferghson
Members Nigepe At Thiel Crest Enjoyable Affair
Members night at HM Crest club house featured eighty five guests enjoying diversions like swindling boating and bridge. Older members played fondant domingo games while women and men chatted under trees. A story hour captivated attendees as food orchestra tones filled the evening with hostesses Mrs Farrell Mrs Cutcheton and Miss G Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM Crest Con Try
Etnb
Ottiere
Groves
C. Farrell
M.cutheetson
Mise Gorildine Parker
Electra Couple Married Here on Wednesday
Isewell and Mise TL Moreland, both of Electra, wed Wednesday afternoon at 4. The ceremony was officiated by TJ Griffith. The couple were joined by modest parental families and plan to make their home in Electra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isewell
Mise TL. TV
Moreland
Electra
Welowk
T.J. Griffith
Hiv Offler
Byldys
Ed Moreland
Maike Field
Bleetra
Fragmentary obituary note for Nevier family member
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a son named Nevier and a relative Ir who has been ill with typhoid fever for nearly four weeks, but details are incomplete and attribution is unclear. The passage references ongoing illness and familial context without full events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son Nevier
Vague plea for educational progress in Texas history
The writer emphasizes solving economic and governance issues and urges a focus on education. They claim to have worked toward uniting efforts to improve Texas schooling from primary to higher levels and highlight involvement in rural aid and emergency school appropriation during the 58th Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edugalfsmn
Pusit Citizen
Nevigtator
Texas
Botter
Drilling Active in South Ver Non Pier Field Details
Drilling continues in South Ver non Pier with no new finds this week. Operations for Bridwell Heidrick and DA No 1 began with derrick setup and water supply arrangements. Several wells show progress around 1000 feet, with equipment being moved and tested as crews pursue subsurface indications.
Everything Store Burglarized Early Wednesday Morning
The BEveryshing Store on Weat Vexas street was entered through a rear window Wednesday morning and five items were taken. Police suspect professional burglars. discovery by a passerby led to notifying officers, but no trace of the thieves has been found.
Norman visitor recalls oil boom era and area crops
A Norman resident recalls the oil boom years of 1910 and 1920 and his travel to Vernon and Burkburnett oil fields. He notes crops improving around Norman and mentions plans to return to Vernon. He last visited Twyvidson and Red River region during that period.
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Norman
Oklo
Vernon
Bong
Tila
Burkburnett
Twyvidson
Red River
Mrs Coffee Improving After Serious Operation Report
Mrs Coffee who underwent a very serious operation Monday at a Temple hospital is reported to be improving and in satisfactory condition, according to physicians. Mr Coffee left last week to tend his wife's bedside, and she, with her aunt, visited relatives in Lannassas and Nolam ile before returning home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physichima Say
Coffee
Misa Mildred McCrary
Ternate
Lannassas
Nolamile
Parrish to Open Store Near Old High School
A. Parrish of Wiehlta TPalks plans a new building near the old high school and will run a confectionery and grocery business. The store is expected to open around September 1, with Parrish leasing the land from Mrs. Bulah Uiart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Parrish
Wiehlta Tpalks
Murdock Brother's Funeral in Fort Worth services
Everett Murdock of Fargo died Wednesday prompting brother W ot Murdock to travel to Fort Worth. Funeral services were held today with interment in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ot. Murdock
Fargo
Yestearvany
Fort Worth
Everett Murdock
Vernon tax rolls show 1924 valuation increase of 238000
Vernon city records show total valuations up about 288000 over last year, with a 1.70 tax rate per 100 dollars. Schools receive the largest share, about 41804.72, to fund operating expenses, while the general fund and bond retirement allocations are set at 25186.42 and 29860.51 respectively. The street and bridge fund totals 212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL Hall
City Commission
Sy Cach
Oman
Bondeb
Vernon Merchants Attend Margaret Picnic Yesterday
Eighty Vernon merchants joined an all day Margaret picnic in Poard county. The group toured by Vernon Concert land, left in the morning and returned evening with 2500 attendees reported. The Witbarger County Part was advertised and the band performed in concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Margaret
Poard County
Witbarger County
Adam Donges Enlarges Poultry Hatchery Here
Mr and Mrs Adam Donges of West Vernon have placed an order for a 10 000 egg capacity incubator. The modular unit can expand as needed and a 2 400 egg capacity incubator will be ready by August 12. They have been swamped with orders for baby chicks and custom hatching and will move to commercial scale with the new machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Donges
West Vernom
Donges
Ashenhurst Returns to Texas Address Change Requested
The Record received a letter from DD Ashenhurst of Alvan ia asking that the paper’s address be moved to New Braunfels Texas. He is a former Kell Milling Company manager in that city. About a year ago he went to Peach City Oklahoma and recently joined the Alva Roller Mills in Alva Oklahoma.
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Ashenhurst
Alvania
New Braunfels
Texas
Kell Milling Company
P@pea
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