Stephens No. 4 strikes gas in McCamey field at 1250 feet
McCamey-Sheerin-Lucey No. 4 Stephens well struck gas at 1250 feet Saturday night, producing about five million cubic feet of gas and oil spray. Completion expected today as activity continues east of South Vernon with multiple wells reporting oil, gas, or drilling progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamey-Sheerin-Lucey
Stephens
Vernon
Reid
Block 14
T. C
J. B. Levy
Gulf
Zipperle
Levy, Ryan and Petroleum
Dlock
Wagconer Hinds
Gulf Petroleum Company
South Vernon Oil Company
Gary Petroleum Company
Castlebury
Chas. Koalp
Wells- Guiberson
McCrary
McCamey-Sheerin-Latcey
Parnell Urged to Withdraw Plan Against Veto Override
Wichita Falls chamber reports J D Parnell should desist from attempting to override the governor’s veto of the railroad pass bill. He had announced plans to repass the measure arguing it is fair and should become law, despite last week’s veto and opinions supporting the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator J. D. Parnell
Wichita Falls
Rotary Club Attends Service at Local Presbyterian Church
Members of the Rotary Club attended special services at the local Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Special music was provided and an appropriate sermon delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Presbyterian
Happiness senior class play on sale Monday
Tickets for Happiness, the senior class play, go on sale Monday. The cast has refined the performance and rehearsals suggest a nearly perfect show with Irish wit and lively stage scenery. Miss Georgia Castlebury performs a piano solo and Mrs Leon H Brown reads between acts as a special attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Castlebury
Leon H. Brown
Vernon
Chillicothe Man Purchases Home and Business Here
P. P. Turner of Chillicothe has purchased the People’s Gin from Harris Irby and Vose and will reside in the city. He has taken over J. A. Birdsong’s Paradise Street home with his family. The Harris Irby Vose firm will continue operating its other gin in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Turner
Chillicothe
Harris, Irby & Vose
Mr. Turner
J. A. Birdsong
Paradise Street
Turner
Deputy Income Tax Collector Coming to Vernon Post Office
A deputy internal revenue collector will be at Vernon basement post office March 6 and 7, 1925 to help prepare federal tax returns at no cost. Taxpayers may have returns due and not realize it, so attention is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Vernon
Post Office
Oil worker loses three fingers in Vernon oil field accident
Raymond White of South Vernon suffered amputation of three fingers on his right hand when they were caught in a roller at a well. He was treated at a local hospital and is resting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond White
South Vernon
Teamster Injured in Oil Field Accident
C. Osman, a teamster in the South Vernon oil field, was injured when a wagon bar jerked loose and struck him in the mouth. He suffered a gash in the lip, lost five teeth, and injured his jaw. He is hospitalized and reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Osman
South Vernon
Mrs Robertson Returns From Texas Visit
Mrs B Robertson of Dallas leaves after visiting her mother Mrs J M Lawson at Colbert and other Vernon relatives. She travels with sister Miss Estelle Lawson a Southern Methodist University student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. (. Robertson
Dallas
J. M. Lawson
Colbert
Vernon
Estelle Lawson
Southern Methodist University
S7S filling station sale to partner completed
Raymond Spears sells his stake in the S7S filling station on the Colorado to Gulf highway to partner Fred Schuette. Spears has not announced future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Spears
Fred Schuette
Spears
Three Arrests of Drunks in Local Court
Local police reported three intoxicated arrests one Sunday night and two Friday nights. Police court imposed fines.
County Farmers Prepare Soil After Rainfall
Wilbarger county farmers plowed and relisted fields after light rainfall Saturday night. Moisture allows soil preparation and planting may start by week’s end with cotton to be planted late April. Wheat prospects improve and rain varied by region from Vernon west to Ragland, with about an inch and a half recorded fifteen miles west of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Comunty
Vernon
Here
Ragland
New Store Building on Cumberland Street Nearing Completion
A triple store building on the 1600 block Cumberland Street, owned by J. H. Pendleton and C. A. Swinburn, nears completion. The Pendleton central building is finished and used as a Vernon Auto Company Buick showroom. The northern Pendleton unit will house Plains Equipment Company. Swinburn’s south unit is prepared for a Liberty Cafe No 2 to open by March 1 next to the Bailey Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Street
J. H. Pendleton
C. A. Swinburn
Pendleton
Plains Equipment Company
New Wholesae Automobile Accessory Concern
Swinburn
Liberty Cafe
Liberty Cafe No
Bailey Hotel
Wichita Falls Masons Attend Vernon Funeral of T I Shive
Albert Ellis P B Curd George Merkle and George Smith all of Wichita Falls traveled to Vernon Sunday to attend the funeral of T I Shive a prominent former Vernon citizen who died Wednesday morning in Long Beach California. They represented Masonry and especially Maskat Temple at Wichita Falls in memory of Mr Shive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ellis
P. B. Curd
George Merkle
George Smith
Wichita Falls
Vernon
T. 1. Shive
Long Beach
Calif
Masonry
Maskat Temple
Shive
Murchison Family Returns From Chicago and Midwest Trip
Mr and Mrs A H Murchison arrived yesterday morning from a trip to St Louis and Chicago. They were accompanied by his sister Mrs J D Leeper and husband of Madill Okla. They paused to visit their mother Mrs John Murchison at Farmersville on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Murchison
St. Louis
Chicago
J. 2D. Leeper
Madill
Oklo
John Murchison
Farmersville
Mrs Castleberry Recovering Aftertonsil Operation
Mrs Pan Castlenerry is recovering from a tonsil removal operation performed last week. Her condition became critical after the surgery due to loss of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Castlenerry
Local Resident Ben Vaughn on Medical Treatment
Ben Vaughn, taken to a local hospital for medical treatment last week, is reported seriously ill with spasmodic rheumatism affecting his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vaughn
Local Market Prices for Poultry and Grains
Market listing shows chickens at 0.5 Ase per nomad unit and turkeys at 25c per pound. Wheat price per bushel is 1.50 dollars, butter at 0.95 cents per pound, and cotton middling at 23.5 cents. Cotton snaps and bellies priced at 10 to 11 cents per pound. cotton seed at a listed bulk rate.
A M Works 70 Buried Here in Vernon Texas
A M Works seventy died at his home in Vernon after a ten day pneumonia illness. The body will be moved from Wichita Falls to Vernon for funeral at East View cemetery at 11 a.m. Reverend A Barnes will lead. Survived by two sons George Works Denver and A M Works Jr Fort Worth and four daughters Mrs J S Bailey Dalhart Mrs J M Willis Fort Worth Rennie and Ina Works Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM. Works
Monroe Avenue
Wichita Walls
Wichita Falls
East View Cemetery
A. Barnes
Floral Heights Methodist Church
Works
Vernon
Amerillo
Tle
Methodist Church
Ile
George Works
Menver
A. M. Works, Jr
Fort Worth
J. 8. Bailey
Dalhart
J. M. Willis
Rennie
Ina Works
Wichita Kialis
Vernon native Dan Jones to be buried in East View
Dan W. Jones, 49, formerly of Vernon, died at his El Paso home after a brief illness. Rites will be held tomorrow at 9 am at his nieces’ home on Yamparika street, under Rev. J. P. Kopp. Interment in East View cemetery. He left Vernon 30 years ago and is survived by his mother N M Jones and sisters Mrs. Frank Crenshaw and Mrs. Liew Shive of Mineral Wells. the Shive and Crenshaw families are in town for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Jones
Vernon
el Paso
Denver
Dol. Greene
Yamparika Street
J. P. Kopp
Central Christian Church
Fast View Cemetery
Jones
Town
Conty
N. M. Jones
Frank Crenshaw
Liew Shive
Mineral Wells
Shive
Crenshaw
Report Cards Issued to City Public School Children
Public school report cards were issued to city children yesterday and today. Superintendent W T Lofland asks parents to review sign and return them to teachers. The cards cover six weeks of the second term with another batch due in early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lofland
T H Shive Laid To Rest In Vernon Cemetery
The body of P. E. Shive longtime Vernon resident and Presbyterian church supporter was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in East View Cemetery after a large funeral service at the church. Rev B L Moore and Dr Thomas S Clyce led the rites noting Shive’s open handed helpfulness and charity. Floral tributes filled the streets and a flower girl procession accompanied the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
P. EL. Shive
Pio
Vernon
Shive
Rpm
B. L. Moore
The
Thomas 8. Clyee
Austin College
Sherman
Dr. Moore
Barnabas
Clyce
Juniors of Harrold High School Host Senior Party in Wichita Falls
Harrold High School juniors hosted a senior class party in Wichita Falls honoring the seniors as part of their annual tradition. The event featured a picture show, a short program, and refreshments with attendees including Cocll Rock Opal Blake Dyle Vaughn Mary Kinsey Ruby Corder Alex Crawford and Edith Dane among others. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs J Falton and sponsors Lucile Copasel and Barbara Baranak. Mr Bolton supervises Harrold schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrold High School
Wichita Falls
Cocll Rock
Opal Blake
Dyle Vaughn
Mary Kinsey
Ruby Corder
Alex Crawford
Bessie Hale
Janetta Littl
Dave McNamara
Edith Dane
Vera Stone
Clara May White
Eula Mae Snodgrass
Jack Turpen
Ted Brow
Cash Burgers
Tom McClure
Wynetta Little
Jack McClenidon
Cass
J. Falton
Lucile Copasel
Barbara Baranak
Bolton
Marrold
Lions Club Meets For Friday Luncheon At Church
The regular weekly Lions Club meeting and luncheon will be held Friday at noon at the Presbyterian church. An interesting program is planned and important business is on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Presbyterian Church
Interest Grows in New Vernon Hotel Proposal
Local and outside interest in a modern one hundred room hotel in Vernon has surged. Proposals from George B Holt and Wichita Falls associates plus other hotel interests suggest a signed contract may be near. The plan calls for a 100 room building around 200000 dollars with 60 percent financed by Holt and 40 percent by local or other subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Holt
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Vernon
My. Tiol
Wen Mere
Toit
Holt
Apartment House Planned on Paradise Street in Houston
J A Birdsong announces a two story sixteen room brick apartment building on Paradise Street Houston. The plan includes four four room steam heated units with modern conveniences. Water access expected on the lot and work to begin soon with aims to complete by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Birdsong
Paradise Street
Houston
Kdsengg
Vernon Sunday School Attendance Surges to 1167
The Vernon Sunday schools reported 1 167 attendees, slightly above last week’s 1 150. Offerings totaled 67.04 dollars, up from 64.95 dollars a week earlier. The superintendents’ report details the citywide turnout and collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LJET
J. D. Stave Jr to Open Grocery on East Willbarger
J D Stave Jr plans to open a grocery in the former Shive Jr store on East Willwrger street at town edge. Building work and fixture installation proceed this week as the location, near the Fox Harris tourist park, will serve locals and travelers camping nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. DD. Shive, Jr
Willwrger Street
Poon
Fox, Harris
Electra Churchgoers Hear Foy E Wallace Sermon
A group including Mr. and Mrs. K G McDonald Mr and Mrs New Curtis Mr and Mra Ben Henderson and others attended church in Electra to hear Foy E Wallace of Wichita Falls preach. Wallace, a former pastor of the Church of Christ, is conducting a meeting in Electra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. McDonald
New Curtis
Ben Henderson
Craigland Family
Jon Smith
Homer Smith
Jack Orr
Clyde Orr
I. A. Hollar
Electtra
Foy FE. Wallace
Wichita Falls
Wallace
Church of Christ, Here
Electra
Lee Highway Bridge Over Red River to Span Vernon County
Preliminary talks by Mary F E Bovay of Stuttgart Ark and county reps set up a Lee Highway bridge over the Red River between Oklaunton and Davidson. Estimated cost 100000 to 125000, 90 to 100 days, opening planned by October. Bovay will fund and charge for use with 24 hour return and ticket books for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Oklaunton
Davidson
Lee Highway
Oklaun ‘On
FE. Bovay
Stutthart, Ark
Wilbarger
Tilliman Counties
New York
San Francisco
Vernon
Bovay
Frederick
Tillman County
Oklo
Tillman
Wilburner
S. M. Jouhnsen
National Tee Highway Association
Monae
Chamber of Commerce
Ife
Arkansas
Vovay
Ibridge
Hils
White River
DeVall's Bluff Ark
Noted Organist in Recital Here
An organ recital will be given Thursday night at eight o'clock at the local Presbyterian church by Mrs. Jean Hayes Taylor concert organist of Fort Worth and well known in the East and Southwest. She is a Philadelphia native and Texas resident organist at First Christian Church Fort Worth and head of Texas Woman's College organ department. The program includes works by Rossini Bach and Sibeling among others with admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hayes Taylor
Fort Worth
Taylor
Philadelphia
Leefson-Hille Conservatory of Music
Predleric Maxson
Ralph Kinder
Alexander Mathews
Texas
theVirst Christian Church
Texas Woman's College
Vernon
Pollowing
Dr T S Clyde Preaches at Sherman Presbyterian Church
Dr T S Clyce president of Austin College preached at the Sherman Presbyterian Church during the evening service. His sermon drew a large congregation and was described as one of the church’s most eloquent in recent memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Clyce
Austin College
Sherman
Local couples granted marriage licenses last week
The following couples were granted licenses to wed last week: W. B. Stewart and Miss Gertrude McLearen, Jim Lege and Miss Josie Sergent, Rufus Simmons and Miss Willie Pearl Ladd, Frank Dickey and Miss Clara Wembland, Walter Johnson and Miss Effie Southall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. ‘Stewart
Gertrude McLearen
Jim Lege
Josie Sergent
Rufus Simmons
Willie Pearl Ladd
Frank Dickey
Clara Wembland
Walter Johnson
Misa Effie Southall
Revival Planned at Baptist Church by Rev Arthur Fox
Announcement that Rev Arthur Fox of Mayfield Kentucky will conduct a series of sermons and meetings at the Baptist church here. Details on dates and schedule will follow. Fox is described as an excellent speaker with a strong reputation in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fox
Baptist Church
Mayfield
Ste de, Fox
Laws
South
Vernon Ice Cream Company Prepares for Busy Season
The Vernon Ice Cream Company overhauled its plant and added new machinery to meet demand in hot weather months. Manager says business doubled that year and new manufacturing degrees enable varied creams and cheeses. The Record thanks the firm for delicious ice cream enjoyed by the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Ice Cream Company
Dixon Dry Goods Party Heads to New York Market
J. A. Dixon of Dixon Dry Goods Company left yesterday noon for New York City to purchase goods for the store. He is accompanied by Mia and DD Jackson head of the women’s ready to wear and millinery department, who will also buy goods for her department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dixon
Dixon Dry Goods Company
New York City
Tie
Mia
DD Jackson
Moore Undergoes Operation in Local Hospital
Kr M J Moore underwent surgery yesterday morning at the local hospital. His condition is reported as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kr. M. J. Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parnell
Masons
T. C. Shive
Mrs. Castleberry
Jack W. Bradley
Milwaukee
Wis
Emily Foster
Charles W. Foster
Waukegan, Il
Bradley
Miss Foster
A.M
Wichtpa Falls
East View
T. H. Shive Caid
Land Finance
Con
Col
Baptist
Hseeear
Eutral Christian Pereinee
Church of Christ Hs
Fritheran Teteee Sine i Bey Te Tso Methodist So
Mn Voars
Siaarde AalOe
J. D. Stave, JR
East Wilbarger
Harry E. Rovay
Tilman
Pach
Bashide—Bachman, “Pinkandia,” Symphomic
Sibeling, Jiyvensong
Martin
TS. Clyde
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