New Wilbarger County Officers Sworn In January 1
Newly elected officers of Wilbarger County will be sworn in on January 1. Townseld officials, including the Tax Assessor, Treasurer, and Commissioners, will file bonds and take office in the county courthouse. Several staff relocations are planned as offices move to the newly renovated quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsday
Weiers
Wilbarger County
Townsend
Pax Collecto
Pax Assessor
W. Prank Edmonson
Sleitt
J. W. Brock
J. A. Walker
Amerw
L.A. Hollar
Pombendons
O. O. McCurdy
Ci J. Griffiths
the. Eace
H.C. Justin
Bourland
Piociet
R. Cobb
Pocinet
County Auditorian
Coat House
Nestommissioners Court
Tas Hoeter
Tees
Hirters
Jenk
Miss Willie Lowery Weds Vernon Man Sunda
Miss Willie Lowery became the bride of Vernon man Sunda in Vernon county. The ceremony was at 8 p.m. performed by Rev. Powers of First Baptist Wichita Falls. The bride, granddaughter of W. D. Pouncey, grew up in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High in 1924. The groom, son of J. A. Wilbanks of Labbork, works at the Lockett gin. They will live in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Lowery
Vernon Man Sunda
Wilbanks
Willie Lowrey
Vernon Counle
Mr. Powers
First Baptist Church of
Wichita Falls
W. D. Pouncey
Vernon
J. A. Wilbanks
Labbork
Wilbarger
Lockett Gin
Former West Texas man dies in Washington
Tre A. Farmer, 38, of Walla Walla Washington, died December 20 after a brief illness, a message to his father-in-law Walter Lorance of the Wacogoner ranch said. A Wichita County former resident, he is survived by his widow and two children. Interment occurred in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Mes
Washington
Tre A. Farmer
Walla Willa, Wash
Walter Lorance
Wacogoner Ranch
Farmer
Wichita County
Dallas DA and Southland Life executive visits
A. Nicholson of Dallas was in town this week on business. Former District Attorney of the 46th judicial district he now heads the legal and loan departments of Southland Life Insurance Company. He was a resident of Memphis when elected District Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Nicholson
Dallas
46Th Judicial District
Southland Life Insurnce Company
Memphis
Watch Night Service and Oil Well Progress Near Davis Farm
The report notes work resuming on a well at the Davis Farm near Paradise Creek, with casing pulled to straighten the hole for deeper drilling after a prior setback. Contractors Trover Pratt of Wichita Falls will fill the well, and drilling will resume once a sale is arranged. A separate item invites Methodist church members to a Watch Night service with a structured program ending in a conservation service as the New Year arrives.
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Pic
W. Tate
Trover Pratt
Wichita Falls
Shane
Casly Foods
Methodists Church
The
Methodist Church
Olien
Ann Nouncement
Ker. C A
Blekley Sada Wermn
Worms
Oklaunion Section Man Dies After Stroke
L. A. Fengell, 70, a section man for the Fort Worth and Denver at Oklaunion, died at his home this morning after a stroke. He had lived in the community for some time and was known in the East part of the county. The body will be shipped to Bowie tonight for burial beside his wife, who died years ago. They had no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fengell
Fort Wirth
Building Work Resumes After Cold Snap
Building operations held up for ten days due to freezing weather have resumed this week. Bricklaying plastering outside work in new buildings under construction proceeded, interior finishing continued where possible, with overall activity limited by low temperatures and impractical conditions.
Haney Moves Insurance Office to Dixon Building
E M Hamner district agent for the California Life Insurance Company will move the office from south of the Farmers State Bank to a new building. The cousins will occupy a suite on the second floor which will be modeled in every particular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hamner
Alifornixy Life Insurance Company
Farmers State Bank
Gins Resume Operation After Cold Weather Halt
Many cotton gins in the county shut for ten days due to cold weather and resumed work yesterday for the winding season at the 192F trap. Vernon eins closed for Christmas holidays last week.
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Vernon Eins
Preach At Oklannien by Elder Bentley From Abilene
Elder W A Bentley of Abilene will preach at the Church of Christ in Oklannien both morning and evening, delivering spiritual guidance to local worshippers. He leads with a steady pulpit presence and invites all to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bentley
Abilene
Church of Christ At
Oklannien
Joe Sam Bailey Pioneer Buried Here Sunday Eve
Joe Sam Bailey prominent farmer and longtime resident of Bailey High died Friday night at 1. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Prairie View Baptist Church with Rev. Clement assisting. He had donated land for Bailey High School and the little church. survived by widow, three daughters, thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, and many relatives. Interment at Rust View Cemetery.
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Doe Sin
Bailey High Cosanity
Vernon
Orlock
Prairie View Baptist Church
LC Clement
A. Foster
ThiHlevy
Clement
Wellington
Bailey
Herh Wilbeeger
Hardenka
Heeye
Consir
Isso
Rocknail County
Battery High
Tailey High School
Pailey
Baptist Church
Siner Young Tie Hood
Edgar Tarris
Lela Oliver
Bailey High Community
Me ‘Kinnon
Chillicothe
Tom Sadduth
Emmett Fryar
Greenvilly
Jeff D. Bailes
Clovis
N. M
Rockwall
W. Bailey
Sudduth
G. T. Baujoy
Iitness
Allen Bailey
Altus
Ola
Will Ward
Woman Dies After Oil Can Fire At Lockett Home
Mrs. Jobo Robinson, 20, living six miles southwest of Vega on the EB V Ross place, died early Sunday from burns sustained while pouring rain from a gallon can that exploded, setting her clothing afire. Survived by her husband and a young son, the family had moved about seven weeks prior from Isvestowh Lat to pick cotton. Funeral service to be held this afternoon at Lockett Baptist Church with Rev. B Cox officiating. burial in Lockett Cemetery. Ed Miller and family plan to move to Dawson County area after selling their meat business of sixteen years.
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Jobo Robinson
Vega
EB. V
Hesham
Lockett
BR. B Cox
Locket
Seibert of Chillicothe Stops in Verton En Route Home
C Seibert of Chillicothe stopped in Verton today while en route to his home visiting Mes Seibert who is Soe empoiterium at Dallas Mg Soe ae eta ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Seibert
Chillicothe
Verton
Mes. Seibert
Dallas
Lane and Martin Company Join in Vernon Hardware Firm
W A Cane to be associated with W N Martin Co in Vernon and Lane joins in managing the business under the firm name Martin Lane Co. Lane, formerly with Swartwood & Co, becomes active again, expanding the hardware business and handling office and crocus de pan edts. Martin will oversee trading and sales while Lane directs offices and related departments.
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Martin, Lane & Company
W. OA
Lane
Af Verein
W. ON. Martin & Coupary
Martin
Petrtperseco
Mire Tin, Lane & Comat
My Lane
Swartwood & Compane
Bestiness Ter
Pexas
Copetites Ute
Sgarriw Pai
Cordelk Ok
Waiek
Dane
Saleem
Lone
Erwin
Crocus de Pan Oedts
Swartwoot & Yonpany
Fe Sga
Swartwood & Company
Bisness
Vernon
Poll Taxes and Auto Registration See Record Crowds
Poll taxes numbered 894 and auto registration see brisk activity this summer as residents visit the tax collector's office. Mes. M. Blair reports heavier crowds than usual with many seeking license plates and vehicle registrations before year end. The line to obtain numbers has stretched the staff thin and delays are common.
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M. Blair
Aitomeer
Commandery selects officers for next year
Vernon Commandery No 34 Knights Templar announces officers elected for the year: Re D L Birlough as eminent commander, M Puledwr as generalissimo, J Signer as captain general, M K Berry senior warden, A KR Decker junior warden, L G Hienking treasurer, H W Norwood recorder, Knox ism art appointed ward, J D Morgaeon reptinel. Two appointive posts standard bearer and sword bearer remain to be filled.
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Vernon Commandery No
Knights Tendar
D. L. Birlough
M. Puledwr
Generalissime
J. (. Signer
Cantain
M. K. Berry
Seni
A. KR. Decker
Ware Dens
L. G. Hienking
H. W. Norwood
Knox Ism Art
J.D. Morgaeon
Reptinel
Kiowa Indians Tie Knot in Burkburnett Marriage
Ben H. Gibbins and Miss Lacy Gilder of Burkburnett wed at nine o'clock yesterday evening in Judge JT Griffiths office in the cow house. Earlier, Benedict Towhiv and Miss Mary Bird of Hobart, Oklahoma, were married by the same judge. Both couples are said to be Kiowa Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben H. Gibbins
Miss Lacy Gilder
Burkburnett
Nine O'Tock
JT. J. Griffiths
Cow House
Jidlge Giffiths
Benedict Towhiv
Mary &. Bird
Hobart
Okin
Law group meeting caps Norman attorney visit
Leon H. Brown plans a night return after attending the Oklahoma State Bar Association annual gathering in Oklahoma City spanning yesterday and today. A longtime member, Brown underscores his continued involvement with the association and its ongoing professional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon H. Brown
Oklahoma State Bar Association
Oklahoma City
Mr. Brown
Field Worker Injured At Oil Site In Vernon County
Cecil Latio 20 was badly hurt while working at the Jet Shipley wildcat well fifteen miles southwest of Vernon. A fly wheel issue on the engine is blamed. Latio is conscious at intervals but unable to explain the accident. He is a son of FU Lair and lives near the lease. Relatives from Vernon and Amarillo visited over the weekend.
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Cecil Latio
Lair
Frieze Gifted by Class of 1924 at New High School
A frieze presented by the class of 1924 commemorates the completion of the new high school building. The artwork decorates a wall in the auditorium while a dedication speech and historical remarks highlighted the ceremony held yesterday at Hick School.
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Aads
Sberiat
Hick
Mere
W. FE
Hoge Thornton Peigeson
Claw of
Connertion
Mays
Knox Kinwed
High Archool
Ib Hugghes
Alexdimdloer
Covent
Seven Location Feature Plays Southeast field oil boom
The Southeast Vernon oil field near Humble R. Castiebury No. 1 hosts seven rigs under construction with the Tumble company leading activity. A shallow producer on the Tumble well has flowed over 4,000 barrels daily for several days, while nearby crews drill offset wells and test sands around 1,200 feet. Multiple operators Squire Castlebury Camey-Shee Bridwell Hedrick Palmer and others push rotary and cable-tool operations across Nos. 1 3 5 7 Stephens McComey Shearer and related offsets as the pool develops south and northwest portions show renewed potential with casing set and completions pending.
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Castlebury
Sir Camey-Shee
Prid
Featherstone
Sassociates
Exeont
Dela
Flett
DHS
Bridwell
Hendrhele
Pabner
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Gsanaays Ounday
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Ava
Nicholson
News OF the Day
Eho Wethelind
Terry S
Louisei Lewis
Ralph Greenleaf
Philadelphia
Beatrice BE. Greenleaf
New York
Greenleaf
Ethelind Terry
Martin B. Jones, Jr
Hecker-Jones-Jowell Milling Company
Louise W. Lewis
Henry M. Fingler
Lawrence Lewis
Davis Farm Test Methodist Church
Pigg, Murchison & Dantel
Driller
Lockhowts
Lhowar
Board of Stewards
P, Clark
Orches
Oklaunion Section
Haney
Dixon Dullding
Oklannnien
Joe Sam Bailey
Hardeman County
Bailey High
Prairie View
Dawson
Ed Miller
Iride
Dawson Cours
Miller
W. A. Cane
W.N. Martin & CO
Commandery GabiChits
Burk
Milends State Bar Meeting
Sen Georse Wnorrle
Lady Aludiow
Bebo
Fritz
Fritz Kreisler
Vienna
Rupert Hughes
Indo-China
Patterson Dial
Los Angeles
Muscle Shoals
U. S
George W. Norris
Teapot Dome
London
Lady Ludlow
Bath House
Chicago
Cecil Lair
Fey
Leer
Amarillo
Nal
Vo Vernon
Bikie
Redatives
Mim
J.T. Glover
Juha AW
Thuster
Board of
City Development
Webber
Dierritheon
Aan
Chir Kes
Turkey
Egas
Burt Lesh
Pep Erkins
Associated . Ur
Impertaire Company
Vernon, Texas
Alexaiter
Babylon
Humble
R. L. Casbury
South Vernon
R. Castiebury No. 1
Fridir
Stepher
Herdetek
Palme
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Bond
Barkley & Meadows
Welle-Gilliherton
Phin Fhm
Heydrick & Palmer
Terdvick & Palmer New McCraty
Dervick
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Phe Piritwen
Heoydries
Mary Moore
Fargo
Lubbock
Mars
George Lendthe
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