Gulf adds new sand to pool during week
Gulf Production reports a new sand pay at 1419 feet in No. 2-A Waggoner yielding 200 barrels from six feet of sand in section 50 block 14. It marks a third sand discovery in Gulf territory, a new field for the county, with multiple rigs active and several prospects advancing toward production.
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Gulf
Wilbarger Pool
Block 14
Gulf Territory
Gulf No. 1
Ray-Maassie
Prairie Ol and Gas Company
Wildcat
tarclay-Meadoews
Stephens
Paschal Teel Weds Miss Gilliland in Vernon Nineteenth Century Style
Elizabeth Gilliland and Paschal Teel were married Wednesday night at home in North West Vernon by Judge Y. J. Griffiths. They will reside in Vernon where Teel works with Gilliland in the dairy business.
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Paschal Teel
Miss Gilliland
Elizabeth Gilliland
Soelack
Y. J. Griffiths
Vernon
Electra
J. A. Gilliland
Mr. Teel
Emma Teel
Mrs. Teel
Gilliland
Starrs From Georgia Visit Relatives in Wilbarger County
S Starr and son Glenn of Mansfield Georgia and Barron Starr with his son H B traveled by car to visit relatives in Wilbarger County this week. S S Starr is J P Starr's nephew of White City and once lived in Wilbarger County twenty two years ago after his wife died.
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S. Starr
Glenn
Mansfield
Barron Starr
H. B
Atlanta
Wilbarger County
S. S. Starr
J. P. Starr
White City
Wilharger County
Georgia
Legion Sponsors Bouts in Vernon Under Legion Auspices
The American Legion in Vernon will sponsor boxing events starting immediately with promoter W. O. Powell continuing to select exhibitors. The Legion will oversee proper conduct and promote boxing as a statewide sport activity.
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Legion
Vernon
American Legion
W. O. Powell
Powell
Leion
Ferguson Reviews Texas National Guard at Camp Mabry
Governor Miriam Ferguson observed the Texas National Guard in training at Camp Mabry in a ceremony led by Major General John A Hinsen. Adjutant General Mark McGee accompanied her as the 142nd Infantry unit and Company LL participated in maneuvers. Forty one men from the local Vernon unit planned to return home Saturday morning after the camp ends Friday.
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Miriam F. Ferguson
Texas National Guard
Camp Mabry
Texas
Ferguson
Mark McGee
John A. Hinsen
142Nd Infantry
Clyde I) Watts
Daly
Vernon
Largest Club Boys Encampment Opens at Fair Park Vernon
Vernon prepares for the largest club boys encampment in its history at Fair Park starting Tuesday morning. Nine counties will be represented, with about 3000 attendees as estimates from county agents indicate. P D Chaney and John R Edmonds coordinate plans to manage the three day event featuring notable state speakers, creameries, farm implement firms, and agricultural experts from A and M College.
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Vernon
Fair Park
John R. Edmonds
P. D. Chaney
Fort Worth and
Denver Railway
A. & M. College
Ver- Inon
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Plans Big Banquet to Open Drive
Local Legion officials plan a June 17 banquet at the Presbyterian church to launch a drive for the American Legion Endowment Fund. Vernon’s quota is set at 1450 with discussion on raising funds through a one days wages contribution. The fund aids orphans of veterans and will support rehabilitation and child welfare programs nationwide.
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American Legion Endowment Fund
The
Legion
Presbyterian Church
Vernon
Legionaires
National Committee
Coolidge
Thwes
Pershing
Eberle
Lejeune
Cardinal Y Connell
Brent
Enndowment Fund
William Green
United States Chamber of Commerce
Richard F. Grant
Legion Endowment Fund
Vernon Boy Bitten by Collie Near Lumber Yard
Cecil Bickley age 32, son of Rev C A Bickley, was bitten on the lower leg by a collie while riding a bicycle near the Bennett Long Lumber Yard. The dog was killed and its head sent to the Pasteur Institute at Austin for rabies testing. He was only slightly injured.
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Cecil Bickley
C. A. Bickley
First Methodist Church
Pasteur Institute
Austin
Young Bickley
Bennett & Long
Local Market Prices Snapshot
Local markets list per pound and per dozen prices for farm goods including chickens eggs and butter. Also shows turkeys and key commodities wheat cotton middling and cotton shaps with unit values.
Farands to Be Photographed in More Cotton on Fewer Acres Contest
A Dallas News photographer will visit Wilbarger county in August to photograph the best cotton crops entered in the More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest. Entrants must submit field measurements, keep five acre and total crop records, and provide commercial cotton samples with a price and production cost tag. Rain soon could yield a county winner.
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The
Dallas News
Wilbarger County
Saime
Chaney
Long Returns From Lions Convention In Ohio
Texas Lions reported success at the Cedar Point national convention in Ohio. George A Long of Vernon said Texas delegates drew attention in white attire and the state showed eight clubs. The convention totaled about 4500 attendees. Long also visited friends and sites on his return trip.
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Texas
Cedar Point
Ohio
George A Long
Vernon
Mr. Long
Gipson Heads Wichita Falls Business Council
E H Gipson was elected president of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce business council at a meeting in the Presbyterian church basement. About seventy five men attended as Hubert M Harrison explained council functions and by laws were adopted. Leon H Brown became vice president and W M Fielder serves as secretary of the council with next meeting set for July 28.
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Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Cosaneree
Chiamber of
Coimmerece
Hubert M. Harrison
Wichita Falls
Sre
Wichita Parl
Comeerece
of Texas
Leon H. Brown
W. M. Fielder
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Storey
Dr Bo and Thompson Party Travel to Presbyterian Synod
Dr Bo Mer and Mr and Mrs J Thompson left Wednesday for Dallas to attend a Presbyterian Synod. Mer and Mrs Thompson will visit her uncle and aunt Rey and Mrs J J Moore in Louisville whom they have not seen in over forty years.
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More
J. Thompson
Dallas
Mer
Natick Town Treasurer Faces Shortage Mystery
Natick Mass. town treasurer Harry M. Ferguson is expected to repay an alleged $13,633 shortage in his fund with citizen assistance. The disappearance of the money remains a mystery.
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Natick Town
Mass
Harry M. Ferguson
Vernon Advertising Committee Targets Questionable Schemes
Vernon business leaders form a committee to stop dubious advertising and ensure funds go to legitimate causes. The panel will review all schemes, with proposed donations and ads limited to local papers, billboards, and approved slides.
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Vernon
Diversified Farming Greatest Need of West Texas Declared
R N Q Lee of Cleep president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce spoke to Vernon businessmen praising diversification and intensive farming. He tours West Texas urging local farmers to keep profits home, noting how out‑of‑state purchases drain income and harm regional merchants. The visit included remarks from Cecil Storey and West Texas Chamber officials.
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West Texas
Texas
Whatley
Lee
Vernon
Tho Jaid
Cisco
Banks in Best Shape for This Time of Year
Vernon banks show total deposits of 3 4467 774%4 on call June 30, up from last year and near 1920s records. Cash in vaults equals about 5 percent of deposits as banks report substantial growth since June 30 of last year. Deposits for each bank rise year over year with Waggoner National, Herring National, Farmers State and First Guaranty State all posting higher totals, reflecting city growth.
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Vernon
Naval
Waggoner National Bank
Herring National Bank
Farmers State Bank
Guaranty State Bank
Isortir Goi
Sisortercietskrerdeuaennuaea
Enn
Dvsledvpille
MOSES
Yiolitiedlipay
PDE
Vernon Marshal Resigns City Post Here
City Marshal Jim Bomar tendered his resignation to the city council on Wednesday with immediate effect. The action was announced by city secretary H. Hall. Bomar had been acting as city marshal for the past year after filling a vacancy and was elected to the post in the last city election.
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Jim Bomar
Hf. Thal
Uiall
Lkely
Hall
Bomar
New Headlight Law Affects Auto Lights in Use
University of Texas photometric laboratory reports that 75 percent of cars now in use have adjustable lights meeting the new headlight law requirements effective September 1. The remaining 25 percent must be equipped with new lights.
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University of Texas
At Bedside of Son in Ennis Hospital
Mrs. Betty Muller and Mrs. J. A. Baird were at the bedside of Herman Muller in Ennis Tuesday night. Mr. Muller underwent a serious operation and is seriously ill. Attending physicians report his condition as satisfactory.
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Betty Muller
J. A. Baird
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