Bennett Lumber buys yard site on West Pease Street
The Bennett Lumber Company, a new Vernon enterprise, buys the old Dodson Homestead block on West Pease Street between the First Methodist and Lowke Bros stores. Plans to erect sheds and lumber yard facilities within two weeks, with active business hoped soon. Bennett, a noted area lumberman, leads the venture with several Wichita-area backers. a rival yard operates at Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Lumber Company
Vernott
West Pease Street
Methodist
Lowke Bros
Ao Lumber
Wylie Ov. Bennett
Ty. J. FE. Dodson
Dodson
Shennett
Bennett
Bennett Limber Company
Wichita Balls
Welie W. Bennett
Olney
A Lumber Company
Chester W. Showers
Vernon
Olnew
North Texas Hardware Company
Showers
Herring-Showers Lumber Company
Traffold
Crowell and Ver
Gny
Herring-Bennett Lumber Company
Herring- Showers Lumber Company
Funher
Herring Showers Corporation
W O W Officers to be Installed at Tonight Meeting
Woodmen of the World officers reinstalled last Tuesday will receive appropriate exercises at tonight's meeting. Returning officers include C. W. Whitehead consul commander Jno W Walker adviser lieutenant L B P Kramer banker Bill Witty cerkin S Bartlew watchman W F E Clark escort H H Sh Cox sentry and W A Larimore panager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Whitehead
Jno
W. Walker
L. BP. Kramer
Bi I. Witty
Bartlew
W. FE. Clark
HH. Sh. Cox
W. A. Larimore
Confessed Deserter Arrested in Vernon
A man jailed Saturday night in Vernon on suspicion confessed to theft of an automobile in San Antonio and to desertion from Fort Sam Houston, according to Police Chief Jim Bomar. He is held awaiting word from San Antonio authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bomar
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Sanatonio
County Clerk Wedlock Roster From Last Week
The following couples were married at the county clerk's office last week: Lt. Gibbons and Miss Ivey Gilder, Lloyd Bessel and Miss Ruth Clay, Benedict D. Teethy and Miss Mary S. Bird, H. Shafer and Miss Lewelle Francis, J. A. Wilkins and Miss Edna Lee McCormick, A. B. Leverett and Miss Bueke Davis, Alten A. Jarvis and Miss Ruby McCoy, S. F. E. Boone and Miss Myrtie Thomas, Ray Edwards and Annie B. Patterson, Mike Hill and Wattle Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantrd Teense
Lt. Gibbons
Ivey Gilder
Lloyd Bessel
Ruth Clayon
Benedict D. Teahty
Mary S. Bird
Travelers Plan Ten Day Rio Grande Valley Tour
Leave for Rio Grande Valley. Mr and Mrs J F E Lutz, Mr and Mrs W A Walker, and Mr and Mrs R A January depart Sunday for Dallas to join a tourist party for a ten day trip to the Itio Grande Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Valley
J. FE. Lutz
W. A. Walker
R. A. January
Dallas
Itio Grande Valley
Mrs J S W Basham Dies At Home In Wichita
Mrs Jala Foshan, seven, and two children survive. late husband died in Vernon. Services held at Basham home, burial beside husband in Vernon. She moved from Kentucky to Vernon then Wichita Falls. active Baptist church member since age twelve. Survived by two sisters and thirteen grandchildren. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed from Vernon and Wichita Falls. Burial planned in Vernon with funeral at W R Watkins home in Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punetal
Bashar
Vernon
J. W. Loving
Floral Heights
Wichita Falls
Ghasnow
Rontneks
Morrow Siternoon
Limie
En Ponte
W. R. Watkins
Bowling Green
Basham
Kentucky
Mer. Basham
M. Haney
Chuva Will Lane
J. R
Billy Lane
K.P. Duff
J TY. Harrell
O. A. Jones
W. J. Robertson
J. J. Perkins
G. W Peckham
Vernon native S A L Morgan elected Wichita Club president
S A L Morgan, former Vernon citizen and prominent attorney who practiced with W JD Berry and W N Stokes, was chosen president of the Wichita Club of Wichita Falls at the annual membership meeting and banquet held Friday night in the chub rooms. The Wichita Club is a social group of business and professional men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. L. Morgan
Vernon
Wichita Club
Wichita Falls
Chub Rooms
Mr. Morgan
W. JD. Berry
W. N. Stokes
Not Crossing School Campus Urged By Superintendent
People are urged not to cross the junior high school campus as grounds are prepared for basketball and other games. Superintendent W. T. Lofland asks the public to refrain from interfering with the arrangement and to take notice of the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lofland
Erecting Derrick on W B Covert Farm
Continued cold weather hinders erection work on the Texhome Holmes Covert No. 1 well on the W B Covert farm north of Vernon. The derrick is being erected now and the company will commence drilling soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texhome Holmes
Covert No. 1
Vernon
Ward Belmont Girls Return To School In Nashville
Misses Kathryn McColloch Elisabeth Hicks and Merle Brunson left Sunday for Nashville Tennessee where they are students in Ward Belmont college. They spent the holidays here with their parents. Miss McColloch visited friends in Dallas en route to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McColloch
Elizabeth Hicks
Merle Brunson
Nashville
Tenn
Ward Belmont College
Miss McColloch
Dallas
Vernon man 16 to be heard over radio recital
Edwin Lisman of Vernon will be heard on WIAA Dallas News radio with the First Methodist church choir of Dallas. Lisman, a bass singer and music instructor, has won praise since moving from Vernon and will give a notable performance tonight, pleasing Vernon listeners with a Vernon native on a Dallas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Lisman
T. 2. Lisman
Vernon
Dallas News
WIAA
First Methodist Church of
Dallas
Lisman
Dallis
Bud
Lisi
Cie
Lisiman
R H Coffee to Attend Texas Highway Conference
Vernon leader R H Coffee of the Texas Highway Association will attend the highway legislative conference in Austin in January. W B Lea of Orange will preside, and L Leciwed Tillotson of Sealy will chair the committee. Proposed highway measures drafted by legal experts will be reviewed for revision before submission to the attorney general. The association aims to have bills ready for smooth passage and invites further suggestions from organizations and individuals. The association's officers meet in Austin on January 12 to consider and approve conference-endorsed measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Coffee
Vernon
Texas Highway Association
Austin
W. B. Lea
Orange
Rresident
Sd Leciwed ‘Tillotson
Sealy
Eliait
Organien
Tons Legislative Committee
Severad
Pexas Land
WP. Wheeley
Ace
Wheelwoeld
Association I
Austin Janay 12
Fire at BH. T. Price home limited damage
A small fire occurred Sunday morning at the home of BH. T. Price on 1927 Veast street. Lew o'clock fire department responded and extinguished the blaze before much damage was done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. T. Price
Veast Street
Lew O'Clock
Mrs K Johnson and Cornea Johnson Leave for Dallas
Mrs K Johnson and her daughter Cornea depart Sunday night for Dallas where Cornea will re-enter Miss Hockaday School after the Christmas vacation at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Johnson
Cornea
Dallas
Vernon Oil Men Keep Rule 37 Observed in Vernon Field
Vernon oil operators vow to continue following Rule 37 from Railroad Commission after Groesbeck court ruling. Rule requires wells stay at least 10 feet from property lines and 50 feet apart on the same tract. Vernon field leases are large enough to meet spacing, and operators expect no drilling distance changes despite the decision. An appeal was filed, preserving the higher court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ride 87
Railroad Commission
Jirdwe
Mosigekinen
Tih
Jimetin
Hult
Groesbeck
Lexas
T. Th Bass
Wortham
Tocadeil Mien
South Vernon
Sind
Vernon
Leon H. Brown Elected President of Lions Club Here
At the officers election Friday at the Lions Club meeting in the Presbyterian Church building Leon H. Brown was chosen president succeeding Marvin Culbertson. New officers include Dr W P R Aboore first vice president Roy McConihe second vice president W W Fletcher third vice president George Krent junior member Tissell Lewis father Boonfee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Lions Club
Presbyterian Clectch
Leon H. Brown
Marvin Culbertson
Alainerowns
Sec
Cronairer
Follay
W. PR Aboore
First View Presideme
Roy McConihe
Second View
W. W. Flétcher
Mord View
George Krentitwister
Andered Tissell
Lew
Modern Woodmen install Officers at Meeting Here
Officers for the Vernon lodge of the Albion Woodmen of America were elected at the regular meeting. Names listed include M. Curtix consul T. A. Puttendorf adviser WB. Deutchley banker M. Leutwyler clerk H. W. Hise watchdog 2G. Unt ta escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lodge
Albodern Woodmen of America
Lstes
M. Curtix
T. A. Puttendorf
WB. i
Deutchley
Bi. M. Leutwyler
Hh. OW. Hise
Wattelaman Gaurd
Fargo club reads and officers elected in meeting
The Fargo community club met Friday afternoon to discuss year plans and elect officers. Mrs Irma Harrell was named president, with Mrs Ben Riehans as vice president and Mrs George Beavers as secretary treasurer, while Mrs FL M. Cullom served as reporter. A special committee was formed to plan next year’s program at the library the following afternoon at 1:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Fr. M. Cullom
I. ©. Harrell
Ben Riehans
George Beavers
FL M. Jcnilom
Tomorryss
Mea
Puzzled Merchant Reports Missouri Depression Impact
Vertor of Tianche, Mo., visited last week on business and noted the apparent prosperity of his section. He added that this part of Missouri is suffering a financial depression at the present time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tianche
Missouri
Box supper planned at school in Baker
The Baker community will hold a box supper at the school house on Friday night January 9 to raise funds for school equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Vernon Mill Growth Despite Scout Attendance Rise
Vernon mill owner A Birdsong says growth in Vernon stems from better finances and farming, with the mill employing locals and contributing to development. Boy Scouts, now more active under G I Taylor, plan moving events to Oklahoma and gather strong local support. meetings are Friday nights at the River Mothordis church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taylor
Scotts
River Mothordis
Congressvean Tou Seale Gut Parmeg Bulleting
Word from Representative Gain Willis of the thirteenth district states he will distribute Tarners bulletins to those requesting them. Willis notes a limited supply of agriculture year books and cattle and horse disease guides, available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gain Willis
Tarners
Mufone
Worenington
Williams
Representative Storey Heads to Austin for Legislature Opening
Storey of Wichita and Wilbarger Counties leaves this city next Saturday to attend the Legislature opening in Austin. Serving his second term, he was unopposed in both races and backs Lee Satterwhite of Panhandle for Speaker of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey
Austin
Wichita
Wilbarger
Lee Satterwhite
Panhandle
Chillicothe Couple Married by New County Judge
Allan A. Jaevis and Mise Jales McCoy of Chillicothe wed in the County Clerk's office as Judge Townsend took his oath New Year's morning. The ceremony was witnessed by J. W. Brock in the Court House Annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan A. Jaevis
Mise Jales McCoy
Chillicarie
Dian
Townsend
Court House
Chiliieuthe
J. W. Brock
Insurance Roundup Heads to Mercedes for January 17
W. DP. Seal of Southland Life will travel to Mercedes for the annual company roundup. A special train of agents will depart Dallas as Mr. Seal attends the event in Mercedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DP. Seal
Southland Life Company
Mercedes
Dallas
Mr. Seal
Vernon banks show strong deposits and healthy reserves
Four Vernon banks report deposits totaling 21 58 779.70 with cash on hand and sight exchange high and loans and discounts modest. The year end 1924 totals show cash reserves rising while deposits edge up slightly, signaling sound metal condition as Vernon and Vibarger County enter the new year. Oil field updates note Bridwell Hendrick Palmer No 3 Steph well flow, cementing and awaiting testing. Weather boosts drilling activity on several prospects with multiple wells advancing toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crea
Vernon
Vibarger
Wilharger
Bower
Odd Fellows Install Officers At Local Hall
Local Odd Fellows Lodge 1 O F F held an installation at the hall last night. Milcott district deputy AD Maven installed officers including Mord Madden noble grand and J A Car nex secretary with other posts filled. A banquet followed the ceremony as attendees gathered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
O. O. F. Hall
Jeanuch
Uted
AD. Maven of
Milcott
Fleers
Mord Madden
Vo. Morris
Viererand
J. A. Carnex
Naylor
Secrets Boot
Bryant
Trease
Liles
Patrol
Elaalain
Lloyd Colegian Wieht
Sioner
Nolte
Leverett Weathrook
Stapporter
Goble Grand
Jake Walker
Krane Ley
Edmoonsdon
Guardian
Rebeka
Vernon Oil Worker Dies After Short Illness
Lillie DerrIng Diks of Vernon reported to have died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at Underwood Funeral Home with burial at Stust View Centers. Rev. BF Lyon of the First Baptist Church officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MyMahon Leering
Peering
Fran Mexia
South Vernon
Vernay
Lyon
First Baptist
Clareh
County Council for Rural Clubs to be Organized
Women elected as delegates from the Home Demonstration Club are requested to attend Wednesday January 7 at the Public Library building at 4 PM for the purpose of organizing a County Council for rural clubs. Important business will also be taken up, per Miss Finnia Gunter, home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnia Gunter
Review of Reviews Back Files Gift to Library
The Library received back files of the Review of Reviews dating from 1918, donated by J. A. Birdsong as stated by librarian Miss Lillian Newton. Only six issues remain missing and readers are urged to donate magazines to aid research work. A Rounders Guide is available at the library, listing magazines and article locations alphabetically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Newton
J. A. Birdsong
Review of Reviews
Sunday School Attendance Report Shows Decrease
The Sunday school report for last Sunday shows attendance of 745 and 47.35 in collections. The previous Sunday 411 attended and 32.77 was collected. The report follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sineday School
Sue Day School
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Lumber Concern
Pease Street
EN Vernon
J. SW. Basham
GON
Ody
Giaowow
Meade In Family Cemetery
Jala LL Foshan
Tig Nii
ER Dadian
L. G. Hawkins
W. AL. Huggins
Vernon Sean
W. B. Covert Farm
Ward Belmont Girls
Basso
Vernon Man
WDWIN
Lesman
Dallas News Station
Ponegiep
R. H. Coffee
Texas
Dallas School
Wortham Vield
South Vernon Vield
Jorge Binackman
Boonfee
Ota
Pela
Ernest Torchia
Ernest M. Torchia
Los Angeles
Emily Torchia
Anno
Darties A. Birdsong
General Inverger
Jsecretay
Kell Mill
Inns Company
Jerent
Isles
Birdsong
Mdll
Stignartoof
Tr Birdsong
Ainty
The
Boy Scouts
G. I. Taylor
Are
Terwide Park
Okla
Fea
Wilbanger
Harrold
Odell
Veron Lene
Congressvean Tou Seale Gut Parmegs Bulleting
Chillicothe
Naetiommi
Denert- Sos
Vernon Finpreial
Weudoner National Slols
Herring National
Bridwell, Hendrick and Palmer
Pikiers
Cesta Jbury
Hindwell
Heydrick & Palo No
McCriary
Pridwell, Heydrick and Palmer
Texas & Pacific
Conmany
VRS
Lillie Derring
Diks
County Council For
Central Christian
Church of Christ Methodist
Presbyterian
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