Settlement Ends $5,000,000 Dodson Suit In Oil Deals
The Dodson vs Sigler lawsuit over oil rights was settled after two months of talks, with Dr. Dodson, W. G. Burton, A. G. Carter and Mayor Harry Mason present. Sigler says drilling plans proceed, aiming to expand pools and build a pipeline to a refinery, as Sigler No. 2 and 8 move forward and Northwest Extension develops amid mixed yields.
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J. B. Dodson
Lloyd Sigler
Dr. Dodson
W. G. Burton
A. G. Carter
Harry Mason
Eldorado
Wilbarger County
Immedi
Snc
Life is crushed out of child by falling lumber tragedy
Ten year old Marion Wilson, playing among timber stacks off Shambnegeor tunnels, was killed when boards displaced by a trestlehouse collapse. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Vernon with a large crowd from Sunday school to business leaders attending. Marion, son of Harvey Wilson, was a familiar figure in the business district and beloved by friends for his quick mind and active nature. Entombment followed at Bust View gravelly cemetery.
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Marton Wilson
Hellesth
Inuber
Miin
Vernon
Houston Street
Maly Charters
Bob Barens
New Produce Company Opens Vernon Store
OS City Produce, a Vernon wholesaler of fruit and vegetables, opened a retail store at 610 N Main Street with local manager W E Wheeler and owner F P Nigro. The Daas headquarters firm plans a Wichita Falls opening as well.
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New Produce Company
Vernon
OS City Produce Compan
N. Main Street
W. E. Wheeler
F. P. Nigro
Daas
Wichita Falls
Vernon Chamber Welcomes Dan Watson New Member
City builders' funds grow as applications pour into the Vernon chamber of commerce. Dan Watson, general contractor now based in Vernon, joins with a S50 membership fee. He has supervised projects including a Idaho sugar refinery and Montana water works systems. Other recent joiners include Elkins & Akin and Southland Life Insurance district rep, with varied investments.
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Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Dan Watson
Santingo
California
Gos No Main
Bee
Mr. Watson
Idaho
Montana
Watson
Santiago
Trey
Adore Elkins & Akin
Detohor
Southland Life Insurance Corpany
Directory Planned For Easeness Shootign Soon
The chamber of commerce will select directors of the business section at Vernon s90n according to management this morning. It is planned to issue a compendium of Vernon firm data once the industrial survey is finished. The directory aims to answer daily inquiries at the chamber of commerce office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Gantment
Central Christian Church Reports Eight Additions
Central Christian Church announced eight additions on Sunday with continued progress expected throughout the week. Two services were held daily at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Rev. Wo Wo Wallace, of McKinney, delivered the preaching.
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The
Central Christian Church
Wo Wo Wallace
McKinney
Conwell Narrowly Escapes Drowning With Son
S. Connwell, agent for American Fixpress, and his 4 year old son Ward nearly drowned during a fishing trip at Damsite Lake. He attempted to wade with the boy on his shoulders and both were rescued by Bo FL Lawson and Boone Stephens after they became entangled. The boy was unconscious on recovery and both were given first aid.
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Iain
Conwell
Bo FL Lawson
Boone Stephens
The
Com
Pany
Stephens
Hie
Clute
Inerease
Lawson
Prankel Koch Well Spuds in Wichita County
The Frankel Koch well spudded Monday in Block 819, Wichita County, 450 feet from the Kirhy well and 1200 feet from the Prescott Poorin well. Capital stock of the new company is $60,000. Shares for sale. Notable subscribers include J C Rubenstein H A Frenkel Ben Koch W D Berry LG Hawkins T A Shive LE F Viper W Hi Muggins J J Glover A McConnell Miss M Frankfort Lionel Sigher Mrs J Murienstein Mrs Hi A Prankel Prank Michaux Mrs C T Thompson and FP Monag Inn.
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Wichita County
Kirhy
Prescott- Poorin
J. C. Rubenstein
H. A. Frenkel
Ben Koch
W. D. Berry
New Derrick Erected in Sigler Field
A new derrick was erected in Sigler Field on the G. W. Richardson farm. The well lies on the Pexes company lease NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 14, Section 8, Block 14. Gottrell Ganey Drilling and Development will drill, with a start expected within ten days.
Food Sanitation Sweep Tests Local Stores and Restaurants
Mrs. R J Robbins state sanitation officer inspected drug stores grocery stores and eating houses Friday with Federated Women's Clubs of the county. None met the requirements and the city commission pledged enforcement and new measures to improve cleanliness in food handling establishments. Edith Lacey appointed local food and sanitation inspector with assistants to be named soon.
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R. J. Robbins
Federated Women's Clibs
Ype
Edith Lacey
Robbins
Federated Clubs
Brown Officer Elected President in Midwest Newsprint League
Puford C. Brown editor of The Vernon Record was elected president of the Midwest Newsprint League at a Kansas City meeting. He plans to return to Vernon Wednesday while visiting a sister in Columbia Missouri and attending the Dallas Democratic state convention. The league discussed paper shortages and cooperative mills to form a broader union, with resolutions seeking restrictions on newspaper size and revisions to production practices. WHC Edwards of Record Chronicle Denton Texas was named a director.
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Midwest Newsprint League
Wis
Kansas City
Puford C. Brown
Vernon Record
Brown
Verton
Columbia
Dallas
Coun
Anthony Hill
Country Is
WH C. Edwards Record Chronicle
Denton
Texas
Association
Mrs McHugh Goes to Junction for Two-Week Visit
Mrs EL McHugh departed Friday for Junction Texas to spend two weeks with her daughter Mrs B L Smith.
Texas chamber to tackle farm labor shortage
Vernon chamber of commerce plans a meeting of farmers and city business leaders to discuss the labor shortage and high costs. The group will consider substitute crops, seed supplies, and labor saving equipment while canvassing plans to better utilize available workers and emergency city labor options.
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Texas
Texas Chamber of Comments
Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Interurban To Wechter Pales May Pall Through
Dallas business leaders show little backing for the Wichita Valley interurban project. A city meeting failed to secure support as promoters plan a Sunday session to decide whether Dallas will raise 317000000 for the line. Wichita Valley remains optimistic that the venture will proceed with a $50000 note in play.
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Dallas
Dalle
Dilnis
United States
Wichita Vaile
Vernon Blacks Triumph In Weekend Baseball Battle
The Vernon Black team defeated the Mleetya Blacks Saturday afternoon in their second season game. Earlier, Frederick defeated the Vernon club 4 to 4d in a Wednesday match. Vernon played Frederick yesterday and will travel to Hamilton for their next game.
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Vernon Black
Mleetya Blacks
Frederick Last Wedrestiy
Jocals
Vernon
Frederick
Hamilton
Vernon Chamber Seeks New Members and Million Dollar Plan
The Vernon chamber proposes a permanent growth program to boost business, inviting all local firms to join. A $10000 to $50000 fund will be raised with Texas Chamber support, funds to aid city development, roads, hospital, post office, bridges, and publicity, with a quarterly dues plan and annual renewals.
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General City Building
Ihe Isthal
Vernon
Red River
Rotary Oor Sone
Chamber
Circus Wrestler Steve Savage vs Marvel in Ver. wrestling match
Gentry Brothers billed Steve Savage as a top draw but local wrestler Steve Marvel from Liberty County defeated him in a grueling bout. Marvel escaped threats and used holds to tire Savage, earning the victory as referees Wy Mode and Dr ALT Teward oversaw the event amid a full circus program with parades, dogs, ponies, clowns, and a boxing interlude.
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Gentry Brothers
Steve Savage
Sayence
Steve
Gentry’ Brothers
Savage
Steve Marvel
Liberty Case
Werner Man
Mr. Savage
Marvel
Rob
Mrocs Savage
Wichita
Alt Teward
Ver
Childom
Ver. Hon
Sint Haneonaly
Tehdiwome
Pearson
Me Sanders
Vernon Record
Record
Preacher from Weatherford to Lead Oklahoma Church Event
B S Pitegerald of Weatherford Texas will preach at the Okla wolon Church of Christ Sunday May 1 at 11 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the evening.
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B.S. Pitegerald
Weatherford
Texas
Oklawolon Church of Christ
Jones Resigns as Vernon Bridge Company Treasurer
Jones resigns as treasurer of the Vernon Bridge company citing private business as the reason. He states strong faith in the Red River bridge project and offers to help the plan proceed in any way he can. The resignation was made admirable by Mr. Jones.
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BR. Jones
Vernon Bridge
Jones
Red River
J. M. Greer Returns from Larelo and Tie’s Stopover
J. M. Greer returned Monday from Larelo. Tie also stopped over at Austin during the trip, marking a brief pause in the travels and noting nearby stops.
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J. M. Greer
Larelo
Tie
Austin
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Texax Chamber of Commerce
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San Antonio
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