Burk-Cameron Oil Trustees Issue Statement
Trustees of the Burk-Cameron Oil Company protest assertions made at a stockholders meeting held January 26 and defend their business transactions. The Vernon Record reported details of the December 1920 proceedings, stockholder notices, financials, and related lawsuits involving the company and creditors.
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Burk-Cameron Oil Company
Vernon Record
Sary
Ohio
Burk-Cameron
Frick Reid Supply Company
Wichita State Bank and Trust Company
Cicero Smith Lumber Company
J. F. Davis
Electra
Mr. Davis
P. H. Schucht
Texas
Nariow
Burk-Cameron OU Company
Urges Passage of School Measure
The article reports County Superintendent A. N. Fulcher urging legislators to pass a proposed 5 1 million appropriation for state schools. He warns failure would cut per capita funding from 11.50 to 7.50 and risk teacher shortages while supporting 250 000 students aged 7 to 17 across Texas. Fulcher calls on patrons and trustees to write representatives urging approval.
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Texas
Ai. N. Fulcher
Mr. Fulcher
Fulcher
Vernon Girls Wed Brothers In Dowdy Vernon Ceremony
Miss Jewel Adams and Miss Dunklin wed brothers Saturday in Vernon. The ceremony took place at 8 o clock in Rev. W. T. Rouse home. Miss Adams is daughter of W. W. Adams and Miss Dunklin is daughter of W. J. Dunklin. The grooms, Palmer and are young businessmen, will work in Palmer after a stay in Worth and Dallas.
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Jewel Adams
Tandia
T. Y
J. Seales
W. T. Rouse
Miss Adams
W. W. Adams
Vernon
Miss Dunklin
W. J. Dunklin
Palmer
Worth
Dallas
Fort
Well Known Auctioneer Marries Sunday Afternoon
Mrs. A Frances Ranglin became the bride of George W Richardson at 5 PM Sunday at the groom’s residence corner Houston and Yurpurika streets. Only immediate family and a few friends attended. Rev. J A Foster officiated. Mrs Richardson has lived in Vernon four years and once ran the Vernon Hotel. Mr Richardson has resided here fourteen years and is active in Wilbarger county real estate. they will continue to live at the corner of whuito and Yamparika streets.
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A. Frances Ranglin
George W Richardson
Richardson
Houston and
Yurpurika Streets
J. A. Foster
Yamparika
Multiple Residence Fires Cause Substantial Damage
Fires Sunday and Monday caused heavy losses to several homes on Mesquite and Texas streets. One home at North Mesquite Street burned completely due to a defective flue, with owner Maryel reporting $3,240 on the house and $750 on furniture. Swartwood’s home on West Texas Street suffered about $1,000 damage from a furnace fire, while beaver board interior helped limit damage. Firemen required roof and wall cuts for access and reconstruction of affected sections.
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J W. Texas Street
Maryel
Mesquite St
Maryels
Asai
Friends of
J. Ls. Swartwood
Texas St
Swartwood
Beaver Board
Moe
Vernon Chamber forms junior board amid irrigation clash
Vernon Chamber of Commerce directors elect a junior board to train young business men. Opposition grows to the Wichita Falls irrigation project as plans to dam the Wichita River threaten Vernon Seymore road access. A program aims to aid farmers with markets and local industry including a creamery broom factory and sweet potato drying plant.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wichita Falls Irrigation Project Company
Wichita River
Baylor County
Vernon
Seyyour
Veron
W. D. Berrs
Lee Jolinsen
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Shive
Massie
BE. A. Miller
A. & M. College
W. N. Stokes
Hawkins
Vernon Girl Soloist on Tour
Miss Katherine Pierce, a University of Southern Methodist soloist from Dallas, joins an eight day tour this week. Her notable work at the university has earned praise from several critics, and she is the daughter of T. V. Pierce of Vernon.
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Katherine Pierce
Vernon Receives New Fire Truck For Service
Vernon unveils a six cylinder American LaFrance fire pumper with bronze rotary gear pump and 270 gallon capacity. A demonstrator from Daytona tests handling while a delegation plans exhibit late this week, with towns nearby eyeing purchases.
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Vernon
Nod i
Impaneled Grand Jury Chooses Foreman in District Court
The district court opened yesterday with docket calling and grand jury impaneling. Foreman P. J. Robinson led a panel including W. A. McDonald Hubbard Colley W. A. Dart, Carl Morris, W. Hutchens, W. B. Sullivan, W. A. Walther, KR. Strooke, Olt Sherman Wilhelm and others as jurors. The afternoon adjourned with jurors to reconvene for appearance docket.
Ground Hog Sees Shadow as Winter Lingers
Weather notes report a ground hog seeing its shadow amid cold week. Temperatures dipped to 25 degrees with snow and sleet. lowest readings earlier reached 44 degrees, and the week saw continued wintry conditions with unsettled skies.
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Ais
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Grants Corporate Tort Membership Listing
United States report notes Vernon Chamber of Commerce grants corporate and individual memberships including City Bakery Jobn M McBee PP H Rebinger L McCarter M Kemp B Dandy General Auto Supply W M McCater W B Lovelace and others with dues ranging from 5 to 100 dollars. Effort to expand membership continues with campaigns to invite additional firms and individuals who did not join last July.
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City Bakery
Jobn M. McBee
PP. H. Rebinger
L. McCarter
M. Kemp
B. Dandy
General Auto Supply Company
W. M. McCateb
W. B. Lovelace
Farmer
City Marshal Bratton Warns for Tight Traffic Rules
J H Bratton city marshal vows action against drivers who ignore corner safety and traffic regs. He cites recent accidents as proof of carelessness and says arrests will follow if orders are not obeyed.
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J. H. Bratton
Trusiueds
Feh
Tratton
Marriage Licenses Reported For February Dates
Marriage licenses issued in February include Luther Colquitt and Annie Kelly of Lawton Oklahoma on February 1. W R B Seals and Claudia Dunklin, John Wasek and Emily Jokel, Tommie Sealy and Jewel Adena on February 5. George W H Richardson and Addie Wrances Baughn on February 7. Alford Turner and Edon Wrathers on February 7. Connie Drake and Willis Bhea Phillips of Wyrmors Valley on February 7. D Hsies nie and Madge Abtaweyoth of Vernon also listed with February dates.
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Luther Colquitt
Annie Kelly
Lawton
Oklo
W. R B. Seals
Claudia Dunklin
John Wasek
Emily Jokel
Tommie Sealy
Misa Jewel Adena
George W. H Richardson
Atre
Addie Wrances Baughn
Alford Turner
Edon Wrathers
Connie Drake
Willis Bhea Phillips
Wyrmors Valley
D. Hsies
Madge Abtaweyoth
Vernon
Former Vernon Girl Dies in Tulsa Death Notice
Mrs Lloyd Bloom of Tulsa Oklahoma, formerly Miss Georgia Dalton of Vernon, died yesterday at age 21. She married in 1919 and her husband served overseas over a year. They lived in Tulsa for three years and are survived by a two month old baby.
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Lloyd Bloom
Tulsa
Okla
Bloom
Georgia Dalton
Vernon
Oversea
Tulse Sout
Red Cross Nurse to Start Public Health Work Here
Miss Rose Bilman, currently in Wichita Falls, is hired as public health nurse for the local Red Cross chapter for a year and will arrive to begin work on the fifteenth. Salary negotiations delayed her acceptance. the Red Cross aims to pay 150 dollars despite her ask of 175. A new office and equipment are being prepared in the Library Building auditorium, with Minnie MeBron assisting and Ellman bringing prior Red Cross experience.
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Red Cross
Pet Hoe Spa
Sadet
Minnie MeBron
Syoxws
North TH
Vernon
Miss Ellman
As & Hsewand
Nuses Put
Stevall
State University of Washington
Sacred Heart Hospital
Victoria Order of Nurses of
Vancouver
D.C
Burying Filth Prohibited in City Limits
City marshal warns residents against burying refuse dead stock and filth inside limits. He cites several citizens and high penalties for violations. Also notes tethering cows and horses on sidewalks leads to seizure as wandering property and impoundment at the city pound.
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Mr. Hratton
Vernon In Eyes of World As Chamber Sees Boom
Vernon gains global attention as a local chamber of commerce official notes daily inquiries from across the country about oil creapeds locations and farming opportunities. Detailed information is provided to applicants with advice to subscribe to local papers to stay informed about developments.
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Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Chamber Seeks No Cut in Consular Service
Vernon Chamber of Commerce urges Lucian W. Parrish to oppose proposed consular service budget reductions. Local officials warn any cut would jeopardize national interests and the entite country.
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Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Lucian W. Parrish
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