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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
7
Forty one sun tanned members of Company L, Texas National Guard, Vernon, returned from two weeks at Camp Mabry. They were judged the best drilled in the Third Battalion and third best in the regiment, taking part in Defense Test Day and other military mime performances. Governor Ferguson reviewed the unit in Austin.
The Record publishes a letter from C B McCulloch writing from Camp Cuchara Colorado praising the weather and fishing and urging bankers to adopt a broader vision for the industry. He signs as OLD MC and mentions Ed and J H in a casual call to action.
Dorothy Fay Brock the young daughter of Mr and Mrs C Brock of Maiden Street died at her parents home after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev PLC Yarbrough Tolbert Methodist Church and burial was in Tolbert cemetery yesterday evening.
A large group of Vernon youths spent the weekend at Medicine Park enjoying Jack Gardner's orchestra. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hancock and others. Meredith Vernon McDougal, formerly of Vernon, appeared on Rice Institute’s honor roll. The excerpt also records a law notice: an August 1925 sale of Noble Oil and Salt Company property in Wilbarger County, Texas, under a 1920 execution.
Webb Cook and Miss Brooksie Nicholson release license while L R Morris weds Bertie Beatrice Norman. Frank Vaughn Jr and Gladys Schaub. Collins Spears and Jewell Gable. John Patterson and Maudine Culver. Felix Robertson and Mrs Eugene ONeal. Miss Louise Smith returns from Denton for a teaching post in Bonham schools this fall.
Local agent Woodrow Bird advertises Dallas News delivery citywide through Bird Hotel listings. Subscriptions or advertising services promoted by City News Stand contact.
Wilbarger County Texas sheriff W Frank Edmonson will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in August between 10 AM and 4 PM all rights of Noble Oil Development Company in ten acres from the NW corner of the north half of section 42 block 4 JH and T C Ry Co surveys Vernon Texas note on execution issued May 1 1925 from Peck Hickernell against Noble Oil Development Company prepared by Peck Hickernell law firm.
Public notice commands summons for J. H. Lovelady and others in a foreclosure suit No. 8717 filed by F. L. Massie against B. A. Matthews and others. Publication required weekly for four weeks in Vernon Texas prior to August 5, 1928. Court seeks order to foreclose a deed of trust on land described in Arm strong County and to curb competing claims of heirs and trustees.
A compact data note lists unit quantity 26 655 with Hatou 1 682 Yds 6 359 170 and Cu Yds Yas Sta Yds Lds Cu Yds Cn Yds em 4 provides terse yardage figures and a Tuesday reference.
Texas State Highway Engineer invites sealed proposals for improvements on Highway No. 6 in Wilbarger County including grading drainage and structures over 6.97 miles. Approximate quantities cover earthwork, excavation, borrow, culverts and concrete. Bid documents available at Vernon County Engineer and the State Highway Department Austin. Bid opening at 2 PM on August 12. Proposals must include a certified cashier’s check for 5 percent.
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