Vernon Surges On After Oil Boom With New Growth Ahead
Vernon recovered quickly after a three year excess in building during the oil boom. By 1923 about 400000 dollars of new construction rose, and by 1928 activity intensified with hundreds of thousands more expected. The city’s farm belt base and conservative economy kept it from ghost town ruin, enabling steady expansion and substantial new structures including hospitals, churches, residences, and utility upgrades.
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W. E. Evans
A. P. Peck
Mains
New Lee Station
City Light and Water
Vernon Hospital
Mason
Vernon Record
Vernon Electric and Tee Company
Presbyterian Church
Elzv Youngblood
Fred Newth Seeks Wilbarger County Tax Assessor Nomination
Fred Newth announces his candidacy for County Tax Assessor in Wilbarger County subject to the Democratic primary in July. He has lived in Vernon for twenty years and worked at the Vernon Record, asserting his long business experience and knowledge of property values as qualifications. He plans to meet every voter and invites scrutiny of his fitness.
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Wilbarger County
Ony
Vernon
Vernon Horned
J. Ray
Vernon Record
Tam
Wilburger County
Fred Newtel
New Lutheran Church Building Nears Completion
The New Lutheran Church on Wilbarger Street in the eastern city section is near completion and ready for occupancy within weeks. Designed by Harvey Allen and built by Ro L Jones, the edifice cost about $20,000 and will serve the congregation under Pastor J A Birnbatuma.
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Harvey (. Allen
Ro L Jones
New Presbyterian Church
J. A. Birnbatuma
Lutheran Church
Clay family guests of Wichita Falls relatives
Mr and Mrs W T Clay and family of Wichita Falls were guests of her mother Mrs W W Greever Sunday.
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W.T. Clay
Wichita Falls
W.W. Greever
Modern High School Planned for Vernon District
Vy reese notes Vernon’s planned modern high school will open next fall with bids to be opened soon. The $115,000 bond issue covers the building and grounds bought. Guy A. Carlander of Amarillo designed the project. The plan includes about 20 classrooms an auditorium seating 9000 and a large stage with dressing rooms and other facilities.
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Fem of
Vernon
Presbyterians Show Progress On New Church Edifice
The First Presbyterian Church near completion will be a well equipped complex with auditorium, Sunday school rooms, gym, shower, kitchen and modern lighting. Designed by T Galbraith of Italis the project reflects strong local fundraising and plans for a pipe organ funded by the women’s groups. The total cost is about 45,000 to 85,000 with final cost around 45,000. Mr and Mrs Tyvold Shive returned from Los Anna Calif where they studied laboratories and domestic science facilities.
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Mort Worth
T. Galbraith
Italias
Texas
Belter
Bod. Moore
J W Brock Jr Seeks Second Term as County Clerk
J W Brock Jr announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk in Wilbarger County. He cites over a year in office and aims to better discharge duties, noting the importance of land titles and county property interests. He appeals to voters who feel qualified to discharge the clerk duties and deserve election.
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J. W. Brock Jr
Counntey
Tain
Bam
Local Residents Prepare for Texas Trip and Campus Ties
J O W Trock and Cy Long visited Predertek on business with Harold Norwood of Electra and H W New of Ra Comey. Verner youths Ted Vuco and Pleed MetCposke plan to travel to Austin after visiting relatives for 40 days. Tesna University attendance noted as Jesse Payne returns from Inglewood California and resumes interest in Vernon Moning Mill.
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Ted Vuco
Pleed MetCposke
Vetoo
Austin
Tesna University
Parge Visitor Attends Postponed Cotton Association Meeting
H W Cobe of Parge arrived yesterday to attend the Cotton Growers Association session which was postponed, then faced the north wind on the return trip last night.
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H.W. Cobe
Parge
Cotton Growers’ Association
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