Big gain shown in total deposits of Vernon's banks
Vernon's four banks report total deposits at close of business December 29 of 3,000,376.08, a sharp rise from September 15 figures and a strong sign of county prosperity. Officials note reduced deposits at year end due to taxes and obligations, but emphasize improved bank conditions, cash balances, and optimistic outlook for 19— with rainfall and renewed commerce viewed as key supports.
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Vernon
Lotus
Su Ldot
John T Ring
First Carnaty State Bank
Meneres
Mer. Glover
Chamber of Commerce
Les. RK. Johnson
Herring National Bank
Wil Harger
Emory
Te Rheads
State Bank
Vernonites seal $200000 oil deal on Hirsche land
The Bradley Oil Company and partners purchase seven sixteenths interests in the John Hirsche tract on Eugene Keltz land for 200000. Purchasers R M Waggoner FLW Weeks L J Bryan and the Bradleys will drill 1 well and build a casing head plant to separate gasoline from natural gas on 166 acres in Section 534 John Hirsche lands 14 miles northeast of Alectra. The deal leaves Murchison and Pigg with a one third joint stake and Keltz with a tenth. Welta receives 20000 cash to settle a claim. The gas flow is reported heavy.
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Texas
Vernon
Bite
John Hirsche
Eugene Keltz
A. H. Murchison
E. H. Pigg
Diready
R. M. Waggoner
Flw. Weeks
L. J. Bryan
Bradleys
Houston
Bradley Oil Company
Port Worth
Pies
Mr. Murchison
Keltz
Welta
Bradley OL Company
Alectra
County Farm Agent Chaney Stresses Terracing and Agriculture Growth
County farm agent Chaney outlined a program emphasizing terracing of lands pruning of orchards and vineyards and boosting interest in agriculture and livestock among rural youth. He noted growing farmer participation in soil conservation orchard care and nursery orders while rural schools show heightened engagement in scientific farming and stock clubs to expand pig and baby beef programs.
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PP Chaney
Chaney
Pexas
Pig Ami
Runaway 13-Year-Old Restored to Parents at Electra
A 13 year old boy detained by county officers after being found asleep in a railroad station was sent home to his parents at Electra on Wednesday. The sheriff reported the boy had run away and his father, via long distance call, said he could not control the child.
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Electra
Frank Edmonson
I. Harrison
Denver
Tarrison
Vernon man chosen deputy county clerk
Deputy Clerk Chosen. Greene of Vernon has been chosen deputy county clerk under W. Brock Jr who assumed office Monday. Mr Greene will occupy the position held by Autrey Westmore land during Miss Verna Lucky's tenure and has already assumed his duties.
Gasoline Price Cut Delights Flivver Owners
Gas stations report a two cent drop in gasoline prices, boosting flivver owners and other gasoline powered vehicle drivers. One outlet on town’s edge lists 20 cents per gallon as Texas wholesale quotations ease.
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Flivvers
Texas
Birth of Frances Ragnelle to Mr and Mrs Rigsby
Mr and Mrs Raymond R Rigsby announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl on December 27. The infant has been named Frances Ragnelle.
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Raymond R. Rigsby
Frances Ragnelle
Yeggm en Try to Blow Safe at Railroad Depot
An attempted safe robbery at the Fort Worth and Denver depot failed when a charge failed to explode. Nine sleeping men were detained by police as investigators noted the blast shattered the outer rock and damaged a filing cabinet. Denver officials reported a moderate sum of evening ticket receipts inside the safe.
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Fort Wor
Denver
Fee
Negra
Audi
Harrison
Thursidas
Cheonglao Cract
Ivy
Klan Orator To Speak In Vernon Monday Evening
Dr G C Miner of the Ku Klux Klan's national platform will address Vernon Monday night in a public lecture on Klan principles and will also speak in the district court. He is described as an unusually able orator whose past lectures have drawn attention. Col Camp of the same order reportedly spoke in Vernon recently.miner died about three months after Vernon appearance.
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G. C. Miner
Ku Klux Klan
Vernon
Miner
Col. Camp
Stewarts of Gainesville At Mother's Bedside
Mr and Mrs M Stewart of Gainesville arrived Wednesday morning to be at their mother's bedside.
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M. Stewart
Gainesville
Poll Tax Payments Pass 1000 Mark in County and City
Tax collectors report poll taxes surpassing 1000 in the county and city as of Wednesday. Figures from various precincts show totals near or beyond 500 in some districts while reminders urge timely payment to avoid delinquent penalties starting February 1 and to prevent delays in local business.
Roy Allison Shot in Foot While Hunting in Wheeler County
Roy Allison, son of Mr and Mrs John Allison, was accidentally shot in the foot during a hunting trip in Wheeler County with Neal Matin. A telephone message from his retired parents states they traveled there recently. The extent of the wound and details remain uncertain.
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Roy Allison
John Alison
Wheeler Counts
Neal Matin
Meade
Allison
Donates 26 Volume Set to Public Library
J. T. Swartwood donated a 26 volume set titled The American Nation a History from Original Materials to the public library. The work was authored by an association of scholars and edited by Albert Bushnell Hart.
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J. T. Swartwood
Schalire
Albert Bushnell Hart
Waggoner Ranch land opened to oil operators
The Waggoner ranch announces open acreage for oil development with a 500,000 acre spread offered for drilling. Contracts allow up to 30 locations with no bonus leases, and wells must begin within 60 days of signing. The measure aims to spur widespread drilling across Wilbarger and adjacent areas.
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Wageoner
Banquet Planned for Ex-Service Men in Witharger County
Alert J. Robinson post held a special session to plan a county ex service men banquet. About 500 ex soldiers and sailors are expected to attend with plans for entertainment and renewed organization efforts including a Woman's Auxiliar and expanded hall furniture. The event aims to be a notable community gathering later this month.
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Nora Bogel
Amd
Witharger County
Alert J. Robinson
Mow
Shafer Farbling
Coder Qiane
Sollett
Culbertson
Uae
Wibbarger
City News Statue Proposes Mez Zanine in Vernon Office
W. T. Ponder, proprietor and former overseas aviator, plans to free the Preach by using the smallest mezzanine floor in Vernon. The rear mezzanine in the pews agency building will house a snug office, reached by a ladder and screened from the front by lattice work.
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W. T. Ponder
The
City News Statidt
Vernon
Pews
Extension notice for auto license payments delays
The time for paying automobile licenses was extended from January 1 to January 10 announced by the tax collector. After this extension, enforcement will resume and meter readers found without a valid license will face arrest and fines. The total licenses registered are far above the 19238 figure mentioned in Wilhamer counties records.
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M. Lair
Haskell Welles Resume Drilling on Waggoner Ranch
Haskell wells resume after a water shortage halted three wildcat wells on the Waggoner ranch. Water for one drill is drawn from Beaver Creek, and a second fast-water well was completed yesterday, with a third expected to yield by the day.
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Waggoner Ranch
Hinskell
Beaver Creek
Ube
Berry leaves for Oklahoma A and M College at Stillwater
Mr and Mrs W T Berry and children Jett depart for Stillwater where Mr Berry will enter Oklahoma A and M College to study cleaning and dyeing. He plans to return next summer and resume business in Vernon after completing his course. The Herring Bank storages are now the New Edison Shop with Edison parts and phonograph records.
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Mes
T. Beere
Berey
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Scheel Mail
Berry
Vernettie
T. Cole
Ir. Berry
Ompena
Wile Ag
Feyrell Sporting Ieeds
Edison
Mr. Barnes
Wichita Falls
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J T Gloveresxshier
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Edward A. Morgan
Paterson
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Shiner
Wilt Parehes
Opes
Hanley Helbrook
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Los Angeles
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Wiharger
C. M. Blair
Tan County
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HL Wal
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Selroel Distriet
Tates
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Hall
Tsedhoal Sylatent
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Ward City
Owen Hy
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SS Byars
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Ada Donges
Vernon White Books
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Keeler Winumae
Preentan
Nitah
J. Jennings
Midlothian
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Mivhart
Veasel Tay
Collins
Roy M. Crandad
Whiteshore Tex
EL Collins
P Goodman Port Worth
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Wiarkener Ranch
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Rayvier
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Mouté
Waeroner
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Moore
Aartech
Traskell
Trach
Haskell
Legion Post
Wilhamer
Haskell Welles
Udison Phonograph Shop
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