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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1919

Page

5

Bennett Sells Vernon Lumber Business Forms Herring Showers

W. W. Bennett of Vernon sells his interest in the Herring-Bennett Lumber to J. L. Showers of Harrold. The firm will operate as Herring Showers Lumber Company with Showers as manager. offices move to Vernon.

J. L. Showers Harrold Herring Bennett Lumber CO Wylie W. Bennett Herring-Bennett Tamber Company Harrol Herring Showers Lumber Company Showers Herring-Showers Lumber Company Vernon Harrold and Crewell Herring Showers Company Bo Hughes Bennett Vernion C.T. Herring Lumber Company Beexe Herring-Bennett Lumber Company Vortion

Burkburnett Post Office Serves 25000 Mailees in One Year

The Burkburnett post office now serves 25,000 people up from about 1,400 a year ago. Under Miss Bulatia Stith and fifteen clerks, nearly all the staff are women or college students. The large volume comes from the nearby oil field and demands continuous service despite living conditions.

Burkburnett Tesas Southwest Bulatia Stith

Waco Man Announces for Governor

Pat M. Neff a prominent Ware attorney announces his candidacy for Governor next year. It is the first definite announcement in the race. Rumors say several others may run and Hobby’s re election status remains uncertain. Possible candidates include A Rob Plenty of Waco and Speaker Shemuneson. Ehoma sson dives at El Paso.

Pat M. Neff Ware Nan Covernor Hobby Tee Ten Grvessiuan Arob Waco Shemuneson House of Representatives Ehoniasson el Dpaso

Texas Chief Oil Company Declares 100 Percent Dividend

Reports say Texas Chief Oil Company paid stockholders a 100 percent dividend while activity centered around Colmesny's Tabdugs in Wichita community west of Burkburnett. The company promotion came from practical parties with little stock held by Verto.

Texas Chief Oil Company Colmesny Herdi Burkburnett Wichita Verto

Elk Café Reopens Under New Wichita Manager

Elk Café on North Main Street announces new personal management by Charles P. Wood of Wichita. The longtime restaurant aims to offer better meals and service under the new leadership.

Potter County Votes on 1.5 Million Road Bond

Potter county taxpayers face a bond issue of 1.5 million dollars to fund road improvements in the near future. Alumvtlo is the county seat, a segment of Texas noted for its local activity. Additional notes mention travel and visits by residents, with scattered references to area towns and a rag solicitation at the Record office.

Potter County Potter Texas

Cultivate the Habit of Sending in News Items

A Vernon Wilbarger county appeal for prompt news reporting urges households, churches, and organizations to save representatives to gather items. Submit items early by mail rather than phone to reduce errors. record telephone number 171 for The RECORD.

Vernon Wilbarger County

Bumper Crops for Fargo and Hinds Enjoy Strong Prospects

Reports from farmers around Hinds and Fargo north of the Pease river indicate record yields across crops. Wheat and other small grains show excellent results, with hail damage limited and corn futures strong, while cotton and maize heads are maturing despite late-season rains and minimal field cultivation.

Hinds and Vargo Pease River Mai Aia

Elk Cafe Reopens Under New Wichita Falls Management

Elk Cafe enters a new era with Ana Ts Wood of Wichita Falls and W Flow of St. Jo taking personal charge. The North Main Avenue site promises loyal diners better meals and updated service as the shift in leadership takes effect.

Elk Cafe Ana Ts ‘Wood Wichita Falls St. Jo North Main

Wichita Falls Couple Visit Vernon This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Duke Tennyson from Wichita Falls visited Vernon on Saturday and Sunday, enjoying local sights and hospitality during their weekend stay.

Duke Tennyson Wichita Falls Vernon

DAREDEVIL YANKEE AIRMAN MASTERS HIGH FLIGHTS

Ormer Lh Locklear once the child in corduroy grows into Lieutenant Jacklear of the U S Air Service and a famed air daredevil. He now crosses between planes at 2500 feet and performs calisthenics from wings tail and gear thrilling crowds. He pioneered the aerial acrobats with no rival in his hazardous seats.

Ormer Lh Locklear

Appointment to Texas Child Welfare Board Noted

Mrs. Farrell, named by Governor Hobby, joins the Texas Child Welfare Board. Other members include Mrs. W. C. Barvickman and Miss Eleanor Brackenridge from Dallas and San Antonio, with university leaders R. B. Vinson and J. S. Tiger among men on the board. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrow visit Vernon.

Child Welfare Board W. CL Barvickman

Vernon Texas election notice for commissioner vacancy

City of Vernon Wilburger County Texas announces election on August 4 210 to fill Commissioner No 3B vacancy. ALM Hiatt named presiding officer with two judges and two clerks. voters 21+ within Vernon city limits eligible. City considers issuing bonds 10000000 for water works with 5 percent interest and tax needed to cover interest and principal over 40 years with 10 year redemption option.

State of Texas Wilburger Vurgean Vernon Texas T. A. King Alm Hiatt Tesasyastah Joly A. Dy Haruicy Mason Wall Mette Bri. SU HALA Natchee Tessas Sat Veron Cou Elty Salelty Sald Ephatts Dae DS

Notice of Water Works Bond Election in Vernon Texas

A mayoral order directs a bond election on Water Works Extension Series No 5 and opposing leaflets for Series No 8. Notices must be posted thirty days prior and published in a local newspaper. The city seal, officials and posting details are specified in Vernon Texas Houston County.

Elrenta Vernon Withargee County Texas Daly Farry Mason Tall Teette Eall

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W. W. Bennett Burkburnett Office EM Cafe He Elk Cafe Charles P. Y Wiahita Alls Sand North Main Street Hiison Guia Haideman County Ed Miller Tonevak Pexas T. J. Norwood Ruth Freglevick, Okio Record Office Ady. Ite Fargo and HINDS Ormer L. Locklear Milton Elliott Locklear Board OF Child Welfare Hobby Mis C.J. Farrell CL 1. Farrel W. AV. Hobby Dallas Mila Caruthers Porter Eleanor Bracken Ridge of San Antonio R. B. Vinson University of Texas P.M. Bratley College of Industrial Arts J. OS. Tiger Southern Methodist University Farorell Mothers’ Congress Parent-Teachers Association For First District of Texas Richard Morrow Coca-Cola Co Atlanta, GA Pls Buick F. C Flint, Michigan Robinson Motor Company Vernon, Texas Oirl Hardeman Aperone Kell Milling Company
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