Oil operations shift as wells show oil in South Vernon region
In Witbarger County and nearby fields, tests report oil shows at 06 feet and deeper sections. The Tea Pot Dome test on Section 100 nears 925 feet, while multiple rigs advance or relocate on farms like Bowers, Richardson Nog, Zip perle, and others. Storage tanks are replaced after leaks, with Two 1000-barrel tanks bought to boost capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itherson
Witbarger
S. A. Castlebury
Bowers Farm
Stephens No
Dames
Ellis
Tormor
Heingerlingest
Zipperle
Kem-Birdaensen
Daniels, Murchison and Pigg Travis
Here
E .L. Smitly
A. P. Morris
Harvield
Dewey Morris
South Vernon Oil Company
C. L. Harris
Fort Worth
C. M. Powell
Wichita Falls
Black, Sivalls and Brison Tank Company
July Opens With 1114 Attending Sunday Schools
Sunday schools for July opened with a net attendance rise and a total of 1115 present across all churches. First Baptist led in attendance with 255 present and $16.50 collected, followed by First Methodist with 275 and $12.00, Church of Christ 202 and $4.40, Central Christian 126 and $12.80, Federated Presbyterian 121 and $4.0, St Pauls Fatheran 3h present with $2.15. Total 1115 attendees and $53.25 collected across all Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune
First Paptiat Church
First Methodist Church
Chuwch of Christ
Central Christian Church
Federated Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Tatheran Church
H B Beer Cotton Exchange Moves to Texas Street Site
The H B Beer cotton exchange, previously housed in the A P Peck building on North Main Street, relocated Saturday to 4710 Texas Street beside the Vernon Hotel. The exchange opened for business yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Beer Cotton Exchange
A. P. Peck
North Main Street
Texas Street
Verron
Exchange
Rain and flood dampen county farms and celebrations
Severe steady rain lasting about 14 hours Thursday night into Friday boosted soil moisture aiding crops and wheat harvests while halting Fourth of July plans. Temperatures varied, hail damaged some areas, and travel was hindered by mud. By weekend, sunshine allowed field work to resume and row crops looked promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Ecantry
Vernon
Repin
Chard
Farmers Cooperative Gin Progressing in Vernon Area
The foundation and seed hinge are completed and frames for the cotton house rise at the Farmers Cooperative gin in Northeast Vernon. Two teams work to clear the gin lot and ensure good drainage while seven men push other tasks toward completion. The roof on the office building was finished this morning and work on the gin building should begin later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Frazier Bell Party Returns From Colorado Trip
Mr and Mrs Frazier Bell Mr and Mrs Jack Gross and Guy Puckett have returned from an automobile trip to Denver Boulder and Colorado Springs Mrs Puckett and children accompanied them and Mrs Puckett remained in Denver to study music On the way they stopped in Gunnison Colorado where they enjoyed excellent fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier Bell
Jack Gross
Guy Puckett
Denver
Boulder
Colorado Springs
County banks report large deposits and rising year end
A county-wide financial report shows total deposits of 2,268,231.63 dollars across Wil wires County with Vernon banks holding 4 512 153 dollars and Odell Okhvanion Harreld banks also contributing. Bankers anticipate a strong fall season as funds continue to move into coffers and the year is praised as exceptionally creditable for local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilwires
Vernon
Tupeadouk
Ein Id Mh
Odell
Okhvanion
Harreld
Sillerin Moe
Pheertlak
Waggoner National Statton
Hereing National
Parmers State
Guaranty Blute
Sool
Farmers State Bank
Bank of Odell
Virat State Bank of Avrold
First Guaranty State Bank of Oklainien
Monday Morning Blaze Damages Home on Trousten Pease
Fire at 8 am destroyed parts of a home owned by Mrs. J. D. Heckersmith at Trousten and Pease streets. Residents Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. Skipworth escaped as flames reached the attic. Estimated loss exceeds $500 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousten and
Pease Streets
J. D. Heckersmith
D. N
Dick) Bowers
Gop
Skipworth
Bowers
Tie
Superintendent Visit at Vernon Woolworth Store
A. A. Thatcher, superintendent of the Dallas District of the PW Woolworth stores, is in Vernon this week visiting the local Woolworth. Q. Gaskin arrived February 21 to assume charge of the Vernon store, and this marks his first visit from the district office since taking duties there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Thatcher
Dallas
PW. Woolworth
Vernon
Gaskin
Buckner Class Enjoys Song Program Sunday
The Buckner Sunday School class at the Pictorium theater met Sunday morning and enjoyed songs by Miss There Isa Hazard and Wayne Lawson of Ipaert. Thirty-eight members attended the men's class. A. Key presided and J. M. Fielder taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner
Pictorium Theater
Isa Hazard
Wayne Lawson
iPahert
Sredab
F A. Key
J. M. Fielder
Couples Granted Licenses To Wed Last Week
The following couples were granted licenses to wed last week KH 1D Poindexter with Adalene Booth WW 0 Boyd with Vera Clinkernbeard Hughers with Mary Bell Block with Allie Snyder Reuben Tarter with Vera Ailen Oscar Harrison with Mattie Tabbard Frank Eli with Mary Smith many others including negroes granted licenses to wed James Newth Typhoid the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Newth is seriously ill at home with typhoid fever in Southeast Vernon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexter
Adalene Booth
Boyd
Vera Clinkernbeard
SH. Hughers
Mary’ Bell
Block
Allie Snyder
Reuben Tarter
Vera Ailen
Oscar Harrison
Mattie ‘Tabbard
Frank Eli
Mary Smith
James Newth
Fred Newth
Vernon
37 Men Work on New High School Project
Thirty seven men are at work this week on the new high school in southwest Vernon. The Belford decorating stone has been placed, the framework for the roof begun, and roofing work is nearing completion. Floor planking is prepared for concrete, and wiring and lighting systems progress. Materials for completion are on site, with a carload of glass for windows and stage equipment in the auditorium being installed. The heating system and plumbing for the boys' showy room are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Belford
CIA Tre
Srevel
Vernon Man Wins Promotion With Insurance Company
Dewey Wilson has received official notice of his promotion to the position of Bestregi Agent for the Great Southern Life Insurance Company of Dale and Manston. The nomination comes for extraordinary work in securing business for the agency, and Wilson is noted as active with the Techie Mutat Life trade advance. He also serves as secretary and manager for local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wilson
Hia
Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Dales and
Manston
Wil
Pany
Willson
Techie Mutat Life Tradeance Company
Missouri State Lite
Verran Mote Ab
Fife
Aiedent
Al Smith Holds First Place As 93rd Ballot Cast
The report notes Al Smith maintaining first place as the 93rd ballot is counted in a contested election. The count includes figures for McAdoo and others, with notation of late ballots and adjournment time. A. McConnell and Mrs Dyer visit Stamford and Haskell to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
McAdoo
Abisdoloed
Ralsion
Atte
A. McConnell
J. Dyer
Stamford
Haskell
Football Training Camp Planned For Local Team
Plans outline a football training camp ahead of the upcoming season. Dee Mood Moore leads arrangements, aiming to hold the camp before school opens in late August. Local supporters and business leaders back the move to boost readiness and state championship prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peratein Fay
Dee
Mood
Moores
Lions Cinb
Auto Pelo Planned at Fair Park This Week
Auto Pelo is slated for a three day event at Fair Park starting June 20. The Southwestern Atro Dole slavers hate grpanget will hold an evening program with acts, aiming to draw large crowds while avoiding crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park
Elvis
Ron
Furitalen
Dr Cavier to Visit Lamesa for Week of Business
Dr Cavier will be in Lamesa next week on business. He plans a vacation from active duties soon, with Mrs Anne Adams of Wichita Falls visiting her son and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavier
Lamesa
Nis
Tokites
Hig
Anne Adams
Wichita Falls
Org Time Chitzen of County Passes Away at His Home
Org Time Chitzen of County dies at home after long illness. Funeral services held Friday at 2 430 p m at Wis residence with Rev OO PEM officiating. Interment in Haast Sip Cemetery. Morris was a longtime resident, lumber businessman, and director of the Herring National Bank. Survived by wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitzen
County
A. Log
Borris
Case
Texas
Mike
Bintan
Lice Hoover
Morris
Ratwad
Morrixn
Vernon
Harrold
Wil Boarevad
Davia
Taubsac
Oiley
Pia
Basa King
Morria and Family
Five Vive Boys Injured When Overland Car Rolls Over
Five boys sustained injuries when an Overland car rolled after a wheel came loose on a hill south of Vernon. Ted Key, driver, dislocated his left shoulder while other occupants Ros Crawford JolI Farr and Lee Reynolds suffered minor injuries. Joy Farr and Lee Reynolds treated on scene and the damaged car was towed to Vernon for further aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ted Key
J. J. Key
Vallel Dye
Ros Crawford
Joli Farr
Lee Reynolds
Vernon Oy
County Court In Session This Week Cases Set Today
The county court convened yesterday morning with a light docket. No major cases were moved forward and appearances were brief. The term continues this week with several matters to be set and heard as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warlick
Methodist Sunday School Festival at Anglian Park
The Pleat Methodist church members plan a Friday afternoon event at Anglian Park with a bake sale featuring beef and snacks. The church choir will perform, and a local band will provide entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleat Methodist Church
oBurins
Achook Wil
Anglian Park
Verna Cenpert
Californian Mire Killough and Josephine Head to California
Leave for Californian Mire Killough and Josephine tosephine by automobile for Chilfernia. They are making the trip from Fort Worth and expect to arrive there sometime this summer, traveling with Mrs B S Amern formerly patron of the Pan Waggonee Hall of the Texas Noman’a Catlece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Killough
Tosephine
B.S Amern
Bort Worth
Chilfernia
Vernon Boy Scouts Receive 1924-25 Charter
Scoutmaster G L Paylor announces the Vernon troop’s 1924-25 charter. The unit now has about eighty members, plus older boys and others attached, totaling over 115. Plans include transferring Pink Lush to Vernon, with potential new home for scouts discussed among local businessmen and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Paylor
Vernon
Eighey
Orgent Nation
Worl
Ppink Lush
Cratervile Park
Oklo
Vernon 4Raco 44 Cou
Hie Ume
Ikinhbous
Oklahoma
Buah
Stent
Wade
Jafon
Enmfttnetion Wits
Saeur
VicCathren Home Fire Damages Residence
Fire damaged a home at 1 39 Dowie Street Thursday around 11 o clock. Authorities and residents reported the blaze which prompted evacuation of the occupants and an unknown extent of loss with unclear details about causes or suspects. The scene drew local attention as investigators assessed damage and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie Street
Oklahoma couples wed in two small-town ceremonies
Very Hill and Mise Ville Lida of Filmer Oklahoma were married yesterday afternoon by Justice of the Peace T J Entiths in his office at the comet house. They plan to live in Oklahoma. Pete Worley and Miss Della Wolf, residents nearby, also wed with T J Griffiths performing the ceremony in his office. The couples reside near Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Very Hierk
Mise Ville Lida
Filmer
Okla
Neday
T. J.entiths
Justice of the Peace
Comet House
Oklahoma
Pete Worley
Della Wolf
Laut
T. J. Griffiths
Yvonne
Fargo
Webb in critical condition after stroke in Oklahoma
NH PY Webb is reported to be in a critical condition after suffering a stroke in Oklahoma. He was taken Monday morning following the stroke the day before. his condition remains unchanged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY Webb
Farm Club Boys Entertainment Program Ready
The program at Vernon Park on July 16 17 18 gathers Baylor Yeare Knox Wichita Wilbarger county agents for recreation and dignity. Rotarian and Vernon Scout Band will perform with over 200 logs expected and various activities including poultry livestock judging, gas engine demos, dairy cattle judging, boxing and baseball. The event features band concerts and structured meals with multiple sessions led by county agents and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Pate Park
Eah Jora
Baylor
Yeare
Knox
Wichita
Wilbarger
Eel County
John
Cent
Rotary Club
Vernon
Vernon Scout Band
National Guard L Left Friday for Fort Crockett Camp
Company L of the 148th Infantry National Guard departed Friday at 4 45 pm for the Fort Crockett encampment in Galveston. The unit aimed for a fifteen day winter training, with the train due at 4 49 pm and gear loaded for the camp. The trip followed a morning muster on North Main Street as volunteers prepared for the camp, and the contingent was cheered by onlookers as they left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L 148md
Tnfantry
Lexan National Guard
Anagah Camer
Fort Crockett
Galveston
National Guard Atmiti
North Main Street
Yernma
Esmp
Abit
List of car owners and brands from last week
A scrambled roster of names and car brands is presented, listing owners and their vehicles including Ford models and other brands. Notable entries include J. M. Shep peed, Ada and T. Stont, Orval Afar, A. B Swartwood, G. C. Mortis, Navier Bros., and Sam L Beans idon among various Ford, Dodge, and Hope Sedan references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registerdl
Joe. M. Sheppeed
Ford
F.C. Wilson
Overland
Ada
T. Stont
Fords
M. RR
Orval Afar
Hope
A. B Swartwood
Pardelo Tailoring Company
We. Mo Tramnion
Dodge
Tnegatic
Navier Bros
Biostar Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richardson No. 1
Steedy
South Vernon Field
Cotton Exchange
Jim Democrat
Stanchi McAdoo Boomer
Adoc'nly
Democrat
Atlanta
William Gibbs MccAdoo
Marietta
Georgia
Jim
Inch
Fale
Seison
Esarmers’ Co-operative
Colorado
Woolworth Store
Douglas Macart
Fiagen
Belas
Warren
Mecray
Enoch, Crowder
Walter Hagen
Hoylake
Eng
Douglas MacArthur
Bet Stotesbury
Manila
Theman
Enoch H. Crowder
Cuba
Havana
Tadt Warren T. McCray
Indiants
Indianapolis
RGOE
Vernon Man
RP Weld
Aelyns
M. Morris
Wilberger
Methodist Senday School
Ifeld
James ES
Magus
James B. Mack Ker
Philadelphia
Courta Thare
Friends’ Asylum
Frankfor Pa
Macusker
Samia
BOY Scouts
HERM
VicCathren
Nomnte
K.P. Webb
Farm Club
Sadulr
Adilrera of
Welryiig
Wesnonee
M. Campred
Liawenstratlog
Edwin Smith
Balhae
Bird
Lake Verugna
Verner Boy Scout Band
G. C. McGowan
Re FL
Partito
Fred Reanells
Cary R. Dames
B. G. Bird
Bwin
TS. Brupper
Baud Convert
Yeraga Con‘wit Huuedl
G. C. Metrowth
B. Birk
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