Local Hall County OHL West raises lease prices
Petroleum speculation grows as oil leases and holdings surge near Men Memphis and nearby towns. W H Rogers of the Memphis exchange and Ph Daley note a well eight miles west of Memphis shows oil at the edge of a sand pocket. Analysts predict further gains as the Reed area links to Granite Oban and nearby fields.
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Hall County
OHL West
Amarill
W. H. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Oi Te Horth
Granite
Oban
Bourland Pays 828 500 for 27 Acre Vernon County Farm
A. M. Bourland buys 27 acres near Vernon from W. P. Cook for 828 500. The Wilbarger County farm lies about four miles east of Vernon with electric lights steam heat and improved barns. Thompson Richard son assisted in the sale.
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Bourland
A.M. Bowrhind
W.P Cook
Vernon
Borlind
Pei
M Bowrland
Threenuch Thompson & Richard
Bourlane
Wilbarger County
Poker Comes to Vernon City Limits
In Vernon a poker game in a back room was halted when two masked men approached. City Marshal Bratton and Sheriff H.D. arrested the players who pleaded guilty and paid fines of twenty dollars each, then the officers departed after admonitions on gambling.
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Vernon
Vernon Litine
Temple of Chance
Shelley
December Trade Boosts Vernon Jewelry Sales Record High
Jewelry merchants in Vernon report December sales surging to top all prior records with totals around $55,000 to $60,000 for the month. Buyers favored high quality pieces and colors, while merchants noted little demand for cheap merchandise. The year ends with strong markets across dry goods and grain tied to crop prospects and local activity.
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Fowler
Balitas Dbasticas
Vernon
WMS
AO Secom
Woods
Verne
Burkburnett Man Describes Moving Plans
A Burkburnett resident reflects on future living arrangements after a Wednesday visit. The text notes a guest appearance by Professor Holcomb and hints at local social plans involving Hurd.
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Burkburnett
Holcomb
Prisoners Read Magazines at Willinger County Jail
Inmates at Willinger county jail received magazines as gifts and reading material. Deputy Carrington delivered the papers, noting concerns about indulgence and potential influences on inmates.
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Semr
Vernon Fay
Avid
Sherriff Carrington
Chrrigton
Miss Tennyson Presents Fier Pupils In Piano Recital
Miss Wintie Pennyson presented hop pie pupils in class reetul at twee residence hast Tuesday afternoon. The program featured pieces by RYH Was Pomdered dolls and soldiers marches. Readers and performers included Rubye Lee Van, Nevada April, Nettie Morrison, Rosalie Spruill, Louie Mekens Tillet, and Nell Hollar among others in a colorful children's piano recital.
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Miss Tennyson
Fier
Wintie Pennyson
Ieee Maareterite Buhcock
Haim Patter
Rubye
Lee van Uss
Diet
Rubye Jan Vait Hiss
Nevada
Mila Piguloating
Or “Walta
Dane
Louie Tmekens Tillet
Whee Merry Bobolink
Nettioe Mae Morrison
Verpel
Spruill
Nevade
Putip
Nell tHollar
Delayed Trains Disrupt Christmas Plans in Vernon
Communication issues cause late trains to delay shipments and events for Christmas. Citizens awaited cards and greetings, with expected presses and merchandise arriving after the holiday. A key picture from Dallas was late, delaying the evening program.
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Jats
Hany
Vernon Thes
Cit
Civistnes
Dallas
Struck Match Fire Destroys House. Warnings on Fire Safety
A fire gutted a house in Hinton with an estimated value of 800 dollars. Fire Chief Williams said the owner and occupants could not be reached for comment. A nearby home caught fire from embers but was contained before full damage. Postal workers and carriers continued holiday duties amid the blaze as investigators assess the incident.
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Hinton
Bob Willisius
le Heighbors
Wileliamis Wis
Persday Club Christmas Social at Parker’s Home
The Tuesday Club met at Mrs Parker’s West Wilharger Street home for a Christmas gathering. Evergreen decorations, hot punch, games, a Christmastree gift exchange, and a reading by Mrs Parker followed a luncheon with holiday boxes for guests and substitutes.
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Persday Club
Mrs OF Parker
Dee Parker
West Wilharger Street
Bellah Fade Hal Gerattine Parker
Sita
Mise Parker
Lancheon
Hose
RR. Burens
Harriett Thomas
Beulah Ladd
Helen Forgeson
Woody Dinan
Bulroads Return to Private Control March 1
President Wilson announces a move to restore Bulroads to private ownership by March 1. Congress has not yet agreed on a plan and the proclamation cites public interest and a shortened interval for the transition.
Christmas Eve Fantasy of Giving by Thoughtful Families
A narrative recalls a Christmas vision where fifteen families receive gifts from a kindly figure. Children imagine Santa and promises of joy, while adults discuss the ideal of sharing without cost. The piece emphasizes compassion and the warmth of giving during the holiday season.
Local firms honor workers with holiday bonuses
Sunita Chris visited Vernon's commercial firms to deliver year end bonuses as a token of appreciation. Several companies distributed bonuses or Christmas stock, praising employee loyalty and productivity. Banks and the Wingener National Telegraphic both matched festive giving, while The Record reported a 3 percent cost of living bonus for long time staff.
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JA. Dino
Dison
Cnti
Divdeorge
Hell Milling Company
Christi
Wingener National
Ter Or Pete
Miss Clarida Townsend Weds Wichita Oil Man at Port Worth Home
The Vernon born Miss Clarida Townsend daughter of Mr and Mrs W Townsend of Port Worth married Mr Howard Renfro of Wichita Falls at the Townsend home. The Townsend family formerly lived in Vernon where her father served as county clerk and later as secretary of state under Governor Cox. The ceremony drew friends and was photographed by the Huggins studio.
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Vernon
Wichita Oil
Port Worth
Charlie Townsend
Wok ‘Townsend
Howard Renfro
Wichita Falls
Townsend
Govenor Cooppbell
JV. Townsend
Mixs Chitada
Ver- Helos Popuie
Huggins Studio
Christmas Wedding Unites Nadine Riggs and Will Gilbert
Miss Nadine Riggs and Will Gilbert wed at Swelock yesterday in a Christmas ceremony performed by W. T. Reuse at the Baptist parsonage. Gilbert works for Burg doll and Stanley Grovers. Riggs lives in Cooper and has served as a stenographer for the Chamber of Commerce. The couple will reside in Vernon.
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Nadine Riggs
Will Gilbert
Swelock
Hey
W. T. Reuse
Baptist Parsonage
Mr. Gilbert
Burgdoll
Stanley Grovers
Miss Riggs
Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Farm east of town sold to A. M. L. Bourt Jand
A brief item notes sale of portion of town lands to A M L Bourt Jand with plans for improvements on the east farm area, indicating forthcoming farm east developments and municipal work.
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Cook
A. ML Bourt
Ais Farm
Boor
Baylor University to celebrate pageant and diamond jubilee
Milford Rouse, son of Rev Rouse, says Baylor plans a spring pageant and a diamond jubilee to mark seventy years. A denominational campaign totals about 375 million, with 3400,000 for buildings and equipment and 600,000 set for endowment. A men's dormitory is planned for spring and the We Symphony Orchestra will present two concerts with a 500 voice student choir. Baylor Medical College in Dallas expects significant expansion funds. Milford may pursue medical training after graduation, while his father formerly served as missionary in Rio and Cuba.
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Baylor University
Phuinine
Milford Rouse
Wot Rouse
Baylor
Milford
Schock
Wee@ Symphony Orchhestra
Baylor Medical College of Dallas
Baptist Cationab Whnays
Ford
Waco
Anereie Milford
Agios
Legionnaires Gather Saturday at Texas Post Meeting
The Albert B. Robinson post of the American Legion of Texas will entertain ex-service men tomorrow afternoon at the court. The program includes refreshments and oratory, with a restrained but ample stock of speech. The post aims to add five hundred new members this year, with a Cub room and gymnasium as incentives if membership reaches the target.
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Albert BE. Robinson
American Legion of Texas
Via Po Tn
Poe
Offischits
Ieasire
Examination of gf Leet Held by Grand Jury
The examining trial of gf Leet on four statutory charges was held Wednesday morning. Leet was remanded to jail without bail. The hearing before Justice Peace T. J. Griffiths occurred asReber and others attended the session near the auction yard. A daughter was among those present during the hearing.
City Pays Off Employees Early This Month
City payroll funds were released ahead of schedule allowing staff to receive their wages earlier than usual this month. Officials say the timing adjustment helps with year end expenses and employee budgeting.
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United States
Beeun
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Wilson & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Come &S
Some People’s OF Company No. 4
Menphis
tra-Burkburnett Discret, Veron and
Law
Merchants of
Mworner
People Canyon
Cole
Seth
RBS
Prines
Lease Toney
Shindas Scheel
Suday
Cary
City Baptist Church
E. BL
Krlepper
W. Wallace
Maa
Atti
Crowell
Yurkon
Roeks
Owen
Plame
Sonuwitch
Mie
Santiaie
Christine
New Yours
Hermerediuit
Wilson
Tre Hy Congres
Ishinen
Tes Corneress
Chanulty Stilch
Pamiet ES Thes Chirest
Sacha
Rome
Tereves
Sunita
Chris
Wiel Iith
Fort Aund
Der
Edwith
Honda
Wemen
Ste
Ss Possible
Charistinis
Christies
da Verman
Nnvel
Clarida Townsend
Liride
Sells Farm
Pylor
Universi
Likey W.T. Rouse
Rio de Janeiro
Leiter
Cuba
Legionairies
Albert E. Robinson
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