Price Mattress Plant Plans to Make Brooms
Price Mattress Factory owner T M Price of Vernon weighs enlarging his plant to include a broom factory to supply broom corn products. He seeks cooperative farmer growth in Wilbarger County, estimates broom corn at about 50 to 100 per ton, notes market prospects in Oklahoma City and elsewhere, and plans a pilot field and factory setup next summer with initial investment around 180,000 and five workers, plus expansion as needed. The venture depends on housing, rail handling, and a local market to support broom-corn harvests.
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Mr. Price
Price
Taverel
N. R. Wisdal
Tisdal
Oklahoma City
Wilharger County
Vernon
Mgr. Price
Verdon
Oil Well Supply House in Vernon Meeting Success
Vernon based Stiley Greene McCarter Co. reports strong sales as oil field supplies arrive amid steel and rail bottlenecks. Manager B. W. McCarter says shipments reach seven cargoes weekly, with orders from $25,000 to $50,000 weekly and 15 men employed, as the firm coordinates drilling and supply ventures in the Vernon area.
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Vernon
Ford
Verdow
Greene McCarter
B. Wh. McCarter
Myr. McCarter
Neil
Railwiy
Stoley-Greene McCyptop
Wiihoneh
McCnarter
Vernonsle
Stiley- Greene Drilling Company
Oil trading languished on Vernon OW Exchange drift
Trading on the Vernon OW Exchange showed holiday lethargy with off stock activity subdued. Notable price moves included Sark-Wou Goner at 230 and Neal Hamilton at 200 amid a generally quiet session and subdued trading sentiment.
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Neal Hamilton
Vernon OW
sark-Wougoner
Brown family relocates to Vernon from Clovis New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Claud Brown arrived in Vernon from Clovis New Mexico with their daughter Ruth. They noted crowded trains and many would be passengers left at stations from Amarillo to Vernon. Brown works as a carpenter and plans to make Vernon their home.
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Claud Brown
Vernon
Clovis
New Mexico
Amarilla
Ruth
Mr. Brown
Neal Hamilton Well Shows Gas in New Fracture
A second showing near Neal Hamilton reports gas and oil quantities, with gas strong enough to blow debris from the boiler mouth. The Neal Hamilton well has a sizable following and many predict large quantities. Drilling continues despite intermittent oil and gas indications.
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Tluse
Neal-Hamilton Bas
The Lord of Christmas Week and His Quiet Dominion
The piece envisions a perfect ruler in Christ, the Lord of Christmas Week, whose gentle leadership brings peace amid strife. Each year His brief governance offers respite from turmoil, yet humanity crowds Him out for distractions, longing for a more lasting rule.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Harrold School Leads With Domestic Science Equipment
Principal Holt reports Harrold School excels in domestic science with a special building and early era desk stoves. The library houses about 2500 volumes and a good reference system. Staff include Miss Ruble Muurrin, Daisy Momly, and Totey Credke. attendance recently around 120.
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Pritncipal Holt
Wein
Ruble Miurrin
Daisy Momly
Totey Cnedke
Obituary for Mrs Alo Teo Harris in Bastriew
Mrs Alo Teo Harris wife of J A Harris died Monday morning December 22 after an eleven month illness. She was laid to rest at Reedock the same afternoon near Bastriew. Rev dele T Bradbury conducted the funeral ceremonies. In the Uhe funeral, Mire War rck Way daughter of dota Wools, and had been married but a short time.
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Alo Teo Harris
J. A Harris
Ieedock
Bastriew
Dele T. Bradbury
Warrck
Dota Wools
Pooveuseis to Spend Christmas in Waco
Pooveuseis will spend Christmas in Waco with his wife and two sons. The family was to travel to Tyler to visit Mr. Haurens and the Vernon automobile before returning home later this week via Waco. The father plans to join them on return by car.
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Pooveuseis
Waco
Hix
Wink Resman
Tyler
Mr. Haurens
Vernon
Front Line Fireworks and War Time Scenes Described
Fragmentary battlefield prose captures soldiers reacting to fireworks and shelling, with terse remarks from officers and improvised chatter about danger. The piece portrays frontline experiences across multiple sectors and street scenes amid confusion and fear.
Will Lis Eon Wearchar Farm Marriage at Veron
Martin Lather of Lewes and Miss Canary of near Maytland were wed Sunday afternoon in Veron. The couple will reside at Henry Karcher farm near Todd Pease rivers with families Loggins from Alabama and Joly from nearby.
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Martin Lather
Lewes
Miss Canary
Veron
Dustice
Teriffiniwe
Mr. Loggins
Alabama
Miss Jolly
Mes Jin Joly
Maytland
Youn
Wall
Henry Karcher
Todd Pease Rivers
Coal arrives at Okdaunton to relieve coal shortage
A car of coal reached Okdaunton Friday easing the long coal shortage. The shipment was quickly sold as many residents had been without fuel for some time.
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Okdaunton
Oklavauion
Churches to Have Christmas Trees in Vernon
Churches across Vernon plan Christmas trees and programs for the youngsters. Baptist Central Christian Presbyterian Church of Christ will host events with visits to Methodist, Mapledanes Horiteg, and others. Central Christian Chontents arranged a pageant with recitations, songs, readings by Sunday school. apples donated for the children at 7 o clock.
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Vernon Ohurches
Sarita Chiis
Bae Denomtation
Christin Charentas
Newida Spruit
Siday School
Daddy
Bonde Kressenburg
Fourtem
Emore Rhode
Jes
Arthur Wardro
Louise Kresseins
Mozel Pearnces
Cora Maine Buchanans
Lucile Moores
Minerva Grice
Echo
W. OM. Harvey
North Main Street
No Christmas Tree Planned at Methodist Church
No Christmas tree will be held at the Methodist church this year. Superintendent LG Hawkins announced the decision at the Sunday service on Monday, directing attendees to note the change in holiday plans.
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LG. Hawkins
Will Spend Winter Here In Vernon Visit
Mrs EB 4 French of York Nebraska has arrived in Vernon for a stay with her sister Mrs 8 8 Ligrdg in Vernon. The note indicates a winter residence gathering, with family connection and travel details.
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French
York
Nebqueis
Vernon
Ligrdgi
Turkey growers tout record turkey weights this spring
Local produce firm reports turkeys weigh heavier than ever with hens around twenty pounds. Three professional turkey processors handle 240 fowls in a Vernon area operation. The White Prides Company ships dress turkeys to Boston as demand drives busy seasonal work.
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Boston
Vernon
White Proda
George WW
Ty Min
Lowa
New York
Odell Man Heads to California for Four Months
Odell resident Hamilton plans a four month trip to California with Mrs. Hamilton. He recently left as president of Farmers State Bank of Odell and holds sizable land and livestock interests. He disposed of his bank stake but will continue to manage his holdings in the Wilbarger region.
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Hamilton
Odell
Califora
Christus
Hinmilton
Farmers State Bank of
Marriage of Luther Linen and Mise Ethel Da at Fargo
Luther Linen and Mise Ethel Da were married in Vern Saturday afternoon with Justice VJ Cri Nth performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. S. M. James. the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Jimon. They plan to take their home in the Pag Com City.
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Luther Linen
Mise Ethel da “On
Fargo
Vern
Justice VJ. Cri Nth
TJ Broom
Porter Jimon
Reception to Ex-Service Men by Vernon Legion
The Albert B. Robinsons American Legion of Texas invites every soldier sailor and marine to a reception at 3 Saturday afternoon in Vernon hosted by Mayor Harry Mason. The event aims to engage ex servicemen with others attending for interest and refreshments.
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Albert B. Robinsons
American Legion of Texas
Vernon
Harry Mason
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