South Vernon oil field activity centers on lease
South Vernon Oil Company's lease drives a busy week with No 4 and 5 Stephens standardized for completion and No 5 slated to finish within days. No 3, drilling deeper toward 2000 feet, aims to rival the No 1 Stephens as active wells and outside wells like Winnipeg No 3 log strong yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon
Stephens
Bridwell & M Heydrick
Winnipeg No. 3
Zond Et al
Ray- Massie
Winnineg-Waggoner
Bridwell & Heydrick
Humble
Vernon
Semp-Birdsong
Barkley & Meadows
Staley & Wynn
Humplewells
Sheldon Drilling Company
Electra
Teapot Dome
Oklahoma-Texas No 1 Bowers
Little Driling Company
Youngblood
Paradise
Davis Farm
Mat
Paradise Creek
Baptist Women Market and Bazaar This Week
Baptist women plan a market and bazaar in the Partners State Bank directors room Friday and Saturday. Cakes egg pies candies eggs fresh butter and other goodies will be displayed for sale in connection with the Christmas bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s
Partners State Bank
Four Act Play Given Last Night in Vernon
The home talent production Miss Somebody Else drew a fair house in Vernon praising cast and crew. Miss Annah Joe Pendleton directed with effort toward success while Ola Ferguson starred and a wide local effort backed ticket sales and program advertising. The play centers on a mysterious maid who uncovers a thief and a romance in a fashionable tea room setting with a large cast listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annah Joe Pendleton
Auleeho Pease
Vernon
Home Science Club
Denver
Miss Ola Ferguson
Ann Delaven
J. G. Sherwan
Mildred Delaven
Helen Williams
Jasper Delaven
Chas. White
Susan Ruggs
Ratliff Burns Home Then Plans New Five Room House
C. H. Ratliff wrecked his Olive and Cumberland street residence and is constructing a five room house behind the old site after a fire that occurred while he and his wife were away watching election returns on November 4. He owns a 90 by 120 foot lot and plans a second similar home on the west half after finishing the current building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ratliff
Olive
Cumberland Streets
Mr. Ratlff
Mr. Ratliff
Fargo Youth Receives Hydrophobia Serum After Rabid Dog Report
A Fargo youth was given hydrophobia serum as a precaution after a dog in Austin reportedly showed unmistakable rabies signs. He had no bite wound but had handled the dog along with others in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Austin
Wichita Falls Choir To Sing At Vernon High Tonight
Prominent Wichita Falls choir members will perform at the Vernon high school auditorium Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The program includes works by Shelly Verdi Rossini and Schubert with Wayne Holmes R ik Shepherd and Dr T D Parnell among the soloists. The Musicians club hosts the event with local hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
First Christian Church of
Wichita Falls
Wayne Holmes
Vernon Man
R. Ik. Shepherd
T. D. Parnell
Musicians’ Club
Victim Loses 25 in Fort Worth Betting Game
At the Fort Worth depot three men challenged J. E. Moffett to open a knife. The $25 bet prompted two to flee in a car while the remaining man Frank Newton was arrested. Jasper Catwhon, one of the fugitives, has since been captured and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth & Denver
J. E. Moffett
Frank Newton
Jasper Catwhon
Negroes Arrested for Making Choe Beer
Deputy Sheriff J. M. Keesee arrested four Negroes, two men and two women, last Monday night at J. W. Seal's farm west of town for manufacturing choe beer. The suspects and the home brew were brought to town and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keesee
J. W. Seal
New Dixon Dry Goods Store Set To Open Soon
The Dixon Dry Goods Company prepares a new store with ready-to-wear on the mezzanine and main floor displays in oak fixtures. Installation of electric lighting and interior innovations aim for full operation by mid next week with a beauty parlor to occupy the mezzanine front.
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J. A. Dixon
Dixon
Grand Rapids
K. D. King
Ikind
City Bakery Owners Undertake Interior Improvements
The City Bakery owners are making extensive improvements this week. A partition between the bike shop and sales room is moved to create more space in the baking department. The front is redecorated and a balcony is built across the front of the building with the office moved to its area.
Amarillo Court Reverses County Road Bond Case
The Amarillo Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded for a new trial in a suit attacking bonds for Colorado Gulf highway and Lee Highway projects. The court faulted trial court handling of issues lacking specific rulings and ordered possible rehearing or new trial in Wilbarger County with a Vernon session next month to expedite final adjudication.
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Amarillo
Hawley
O. T. Warlick
Colorado Gulf Highway
Lee Highway
Oklainton
Red River
Court of Civil Appeals
Recvision
General de Murrer
James V Leak
Leak Fiter
A. Martin
Wichita Falls
Neff
Jade Martin
Eit
Wilbarger County
Court of
Dickensons Invite Friends To Visit Them On Saturday
Vernon friends of Rev. Robert Dickenson and family who attend the football game between Vernon Lions and Oak Cliff at Southern Methodist University are invited to visit the Dickensons. The letter requests that Vernon friends announce in the next issue that they would be glad to see attendees at 3441 University Boulevard near the campus.
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University
University Boulevard
Avondale
Local Market Prices Include Farm Goods and Staples
Market notes list chicken prices, turkeys per pound, butter per pound, and commodities like No 1 wheat per bushel at $1.35 and cotton per pound at 22.75. Cotton seed tops the list at $20.50 per ton.
County gin totals rise as weekly receipts build to 2406
Wilbarger County reports total gin receipts reaching 57144 bales, with this week adding 2406 bales and indicating potential for the season to exceed 65000 bales. Favorable weather suggests continued gains. ginners estimate 4190 bales produced in allied counties.
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Wilbarger
Totel
Aidljomnine
Maerag
LOLBA
Ccciicsens
Teapot Dome Acreage To Drill Test On Lease
The Teapot Dome Oil Company joins with Sheldon Drilling Company to drill a new well on the southwest quarter of section 100, within 1200 feet, testing sands at 10 to 21 feet. Drilling to begin within thirty days on the undivided 60 acre lease amid prior dry findings but renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeapot Dome Oil Company
Qurter
Leise
Richards Seeks Missing Brother Jones Orthe Meazell
Mrs Richards seeks her brother Jones Orthe Meazell believed in the county after buying a cotton crop there. Any information should be reported to the Vernon County Recorder office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Richards
Brother
Fargo Farmer Delivers Big Cotton Yield
Fargo farmer Write Sweatman reports a strong harvest totaling seventy five bales from sixty five acres of cotton, highlighting substantial yield and field productivity in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Sweatman
Ving Weet of
Building Four Room Homes In Vernon
E Lowe begins a four room lbungualow at 2111 Bismark in southwest Vernon. Hr Box plans a four room modern residence at 1404 Houston Street in west Vernon. Miles Rainwater remodels his residence at 2204 Woodstreet in southwest Vernon.
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E. Lowe
Bismark
Vernon
Hr. Box
West Vernon
Houston Street
Miles Rainwater
Woodstreet
Westbrook Elected Noble Grand Vernon Odd Fellows
Yorett Weathbrook was elected noble grand of Vernon Odd Fellows at a Monday meeting in the Odd Fellows hall. V C Morvis vice grand J A Carney records secretary L L Bryant financial secretary HW Naylor treasurer. Installation set for the first meeting night in January. District deputy A P Mason will install officers.
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Yorett Weathbrook
Vernon
Odd Fellows
V. ¢. Morvis
J. A. Carney
Bryant
HW. Naylor
A. P. Mason
Elliott
Sumner Couple Welcome Theresa Ann
Mr and Mrs ban Sumner of Hill Crest Addition announce the birth of their daughter Theresa Ann on Tuesday December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ban Sumner
Hillcrest Addition
Theresa Ann
Vernon Lions Fight for 300 Ticket Goal to Dallas Trip
A special Vernon to Dallas train carries Vernon Lions to face Oak Cliff Leopards at SMU stadium. With six hours running time, it will depart at 4 AM and arrive by 10, giving fans time for lunch and pregame plans. Tickets remain unsold. locals urged to buy now to back Vernon in the Interscholastic League showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Dallas
Vernon Lions
Oak Cliff Leopards
Amyple
Southern Methodist University Stadium
Denver
Phi
Baylor Bears name two captains for 1925 season
Baylor Bears will split captain duties in 1925 with Bill Coffey of Vernon and Homer Walker of Wars alternating leadership. Coffey, quarterback, has led the team for two seasons. Walker has alternated as center and guard this year. The plan honors both players for bringing the conference championship to Baylor. Coffey is a West Texas product and top backfield talent.
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Baylor Bears
Bill Coffey
Vernon
Bears
Homer Walker
Wars
Coffey
Walker
Baylor
Young Coffey
F. Coffey
Texas
Childress
Southwestern
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South Vernon Company
Winnipeg No
Bridwell & Heydrick No
Ratliff
Fargo Lad
EW. Alexanders NI
EB. PF
W. Alexanderson
Radio Corporation of America
Corps of Engineers
Wlilueo
First Christian Church
Schubert
Angel
Shelly
Pilgrims’ Chorus
Lombardi
Verdi
Chas
Dancla
Rossini
Attilla
Jerusalem
That Beautiful Land
Jones
Buck
NEW Dixon
The
Dixon Dry
Dickensons
News OF the Day
Sohn D.rockeflyver,sr
James G.harbord Lele
WU/HEUM
Rupprecht
James G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of América
Atlantic
Wireless
Friedrich Wilhelm
Odell
Hiliott
MEMOS
Boao
Gina
Peoples
Snelleee
Phinters
PL & M Aye Ee
Entrada Dee
Ae Deg
Deal OS
Vernon Boy
Lumber Company
Coleman Devers
Wm. Cameron Timber Company
Devers
Willow
Oklo
Mangum
Okla
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