Home Oil Leases Spark Vernon Area Drilling Boom
The Home Oil and Refining Company of Fort Worth holds about 280000 acres in Wilbarger county near Vernon with eight miles of town. A $400000 development fund backs the project as two derricks rise and drilling gears arrive. Plans call for drilling by June 1 on sites including the G L Waggoner and BE Wag oner land with six more locations chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Home Oil and Refining Company of
Fort Worth
Wilbarger County
of. P
G. I. Waggoner
A. Th. Wharton
D. N. Bahbcoek
Tome Oil Refining Company
BE. PL. Waggoner
G. L. Waggoner
Babcock
R. B. Sherrill
West Paradise Street
Poison to control red ants suggested by County Agent
County Agent N R Tisdal advises a formula to kill red ants by dissolving one ounce of cyanide in a gallon of water and pouring it into each nest. One application is said to be effective, but the chemical is highly poisonous and the mixing receptacle should be buried deeply after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R.tisdal
Vernon Declared Best Town in Northwest Texas
Dr. T. A. King arrived in Vernon asserting the town is the best in Northwest Texas. He said he visited all major towns from Sweetwater to Amarillo and found Vernon more bustling and business active than any of them. He urged others to visit to see Vernon’s thriving commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Northwest
Texas
T. A. King
Sweetwater
Amarillo
Denver
Vernon Chapter No. 192 Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers
At a Friday meeting Vernon Chapter No. 192 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the coming year. High Priest R. H. Nichols. King BE. M. Leutwyler. Scribe N. B. Hodge. Secretary BE. 1 Witty. Treasurer Frank Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
R. H. Nichols
BE. M. Leutwyler
N. B. Hodge
Witty
Frank Mann
Wheat Ravaged by Insects in Talbert Area
Farmers report severe insect damage to wheat near Talbert with losses up to twenty percent already and fears of total ruin unless control measures are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbert
County Women's Federation to Convene at Library
Mrs. W. H. Huggins, president, calls a county federation meeting at the public library auditorium at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. All organizations are urged to send delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Huggins
County Federation of Women’s Organizations
Vernon Methodists raise record Centenary pledge total
Vernon Methodists pledged 26007 for the Centenary Missionary Fund and exceeded the conference quota with a total local commitment of 31549 including credits. Fourteen volunteers for missionary work were announced, with eleven youth signing up Sunday and three more pledging Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation For Missionary Enterprises
Centenary Fund
Conference
Brooks
J. W. Hunt
Abilene
Conference Centenary
Vernon
Polk Street
Amarillo
Hunt
Heavy rains cause grain damage in Vernon area
Vernon records 1.12 inches of rain since Friday with .2 inches Friday night and an inch Sunday night. Heavier downpours in Tolbert and Farmers Valley wash out fields and grain. Pease River sits at about three and a half feet, steady for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tolbert
Farmers Valley
Pease
Wilbarger County Swine Growers Form a Co op
Daniel Bond presides as Wilbarger County Swine-Breeders organize at Vernon to admit all pork producers in the county and to draft a constitution. Officers include A K Klingler and N R Tisdal with plans for by laws. Nearby sales total about 36 000 in real estate investments with several farms and city properties changing hands through Vernon Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus
Odell
Guyer Brothers
Harrold
Bart G. Elyen
Vernon
Daniel Bond
H. A. Klingler
Marl G. Elyea
N. R. Tisdal
Boys’ Pig Club
Plant Disease Expert Rates Rust Impact on Crop
James Godkin of the USDA visited Ver o Friday and Saturday to inspect grain rust. He reports finding black rust in the field but says it causes little damage as the stalk remains largely unaffected. He notes some rust forms are more serious, with Piria cited as a harsher parasite than red root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Godkin
United States Department of Agriculture
Vero
Mr. Godkin
Tia
Brannon Buys West Wilbarger Residence
R Brannon purchased J W Clark's West Wilbarger Street residence for 5250 dollars. He recently acquired A H Murchison's South Main house where he resides. He will move to the Clark property once vacated by J B Cook. Clark left Vernon last year for Harlingen in the Rio Grande valley to farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brannon
J. W. Clark
West Wilbarger Street
A. H. Murchison
South Main
Clark Place
J. 8. Cook
Mr. Clark
Vernon
Harlipgen
Rio Grande Valley
Turner resigns from Texas Public Service Company
TO HANDLE ELECTRIC SUPPLIES In Turner has resigned his position with The Texas Public Service Company, and will open a general electric business in the near future. He expects to do all kinds of electric wiring, and will carry a general line of electric appliances. Mr. Turner has been in Vernon win years and six years of the time he has been employed by The Texas Public Service Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Texas Public Service Company
Vernon Win
Albert Jones Takes Postoffice Substituting Role
Albert Jones of the City Bakery accepts a substitute clerk position in the local postoffice succeeding Ina Westbrook who filled the role after C B Dandy resigned as general delivery clerk to enter the old business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Postoffice
Mr. Jones
Ina Westbrook
C. B. Dandy
Ofd
Frisco Shops Movement Seen Toward Vernon
Vernon is poised to gain the Frisco Shops as plans move from Bessie Oklahoma to Vernon. Local agent L L Herald says the move is practically assured with workmen already in Vernon arranging for families and new boiler makers mechanics and hostlers to join the local force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Oklo
Vernon
L. L. Herald
Loral
Oklahoma Couple to Marry in Kingfisher Ceremony
Rev Huh Stubbs a Central Christian pastor leaves for Kingfisher Oklahoma to wed Frank Zalabak and Mise Dora Francs whom he welcomed into his church when pastor there the groom recently discharged from the U S aviation service. Mrs Stubble Andrea and Robert Roe will visit Kingfisher as Rev Stubbs plans a swift return this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huh Stubbs
Central Christian Clogveh
Kingfisher
Okla
Frank Zalabak
Mise Dora Francs
Stubbs
Aviation Service of the
United States
Stubble
Andrea
Robert Roe
Waggoner Colony Company names W A Lane president
W A Lane elected president of the Waggoner Colony Oil and Gas Company. Officers include Mrs Moo Keltz and Woo A Atchison as vice presidents, J C Susith as secretary, and trustees K Piper J M Napier A P Peck. The firm, capitalized at 50000, holds 200 acres near Harrold and plans drilling once stock sells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lane
Waggoner Colony Ol and Gas Company
Moo. Keltz
Woo A. Atchison
J.C. Susith
K. Piper
J. M. Napier
A. PL Peck
L. G. Thinkins
TN. TH. Shive
A. T. Peck
J. L. Swartwood
C. EB. Warren, Jr
Pete Baker
C. D. Greene
J. A. Dixon
Kb.t. Pope
R. C. Russell
GC. Morris
Ait
Waggoner Colony
Actua
Harrold
B. L. Kelly
Phierrold
Parrish Named To Accounts And Mining Committees
Congressman L W Parrish of Henrietta is named a democratic member of the committees on accounts and on oil, minerals, and mining. His first bill aims to allow arid Texas rangers to file for federal pensions by affidavit, easing proof after records were destroyed when Austin capital burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Parrish
Henrietta
Parrish
Texas Rangers
Adjutant General's Office
Austin
County eyes harvest with over 500 workers needed
Wilbarger county expects more than 500 hands for this year’s harvest. County Agent N R Wildal says at least that number will be required if no unforeseen problems arise. No formal steps yet to hire additional help. some local boys may return from discharge easing the shortage. wages likely higher than previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger
N. R. Wildal
Harrold Man Weds Electra Girl at Vernon Parsonage
Kuleft of Harrold and Miss Lena Brunson of Electra married at Vernon Circuit parsonage at 5 30 pm Friday. Rev. R V Tostey officiated. They plan to live in Harrold where Koeff owns a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuleft
Harrold
Lena Brunson
Electra
Vernon Circuit
R. V.tostey
Koeff
Chicago Dentist Seeks Vernon Oil Developments
A Chicago dentist writes The Record requesting information on Vernon oil developments. He explains the need for reliable oil news and notes he is among many readers from distant points subscribing to stay informed about Wil oil activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vernon
Wil
Wheat Prospects Rise With High Yield Estimates
F W Haimistin of Tolbert route two called in Vernon to report optimistic crop forecasts. He expects wheat to yield 80 bushels per acre and oats 60. He notes no insect damage and minimal rust effects on grain crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Haimistin
Tolbert
Vernon
Big land deal nets 430 acres near Oklainton for oil
Local businessmen purchased the P. C. Staley farm northeast of Oklainton for 50000. The 430 acre parcel is not leased for oil but royalties on 1400 acres sold earlier were included. Purchaser J. H. Young plans to develop oil and gas with other investors. A previous Staley well showed indications of oil at a shallower depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Staley
J. H. Young
Purc
L. G. Hawkins
J. A. Cox
H. H. Rhoads
A. H. Murehison
G.@. Morris
J. B. Morris
W. D. Berry
3. T Swart
Automatic grain shocker boosts harvest on F A Pigg farm
Labor shortages in harvest are not yet affecting F A Pigg as he employs two automatic shocking machines on his north of the river farm. The trailer like device uses a gigantic needle and twine to wrap shocks, adjusting height and size to match grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Pigg
Stamps Required on All Stock Certificates
Postmaster J W Townsend notes revenue stamps are required on stock certificates with a six dollar stamp per transfer and penalties for noncompliance. Stamps must be cancelled by the user with initials and date, and cuts through stamps are required for higher denominations. Original issue certificates pay five cents per one hundred dollars. transfers pay two cents per one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. ‘Townsend
Internal Revenue Bay
Wheat crop largely undamaged in Farmers Valley
Swinburn of Farmers Valley reports the wheat crop not seriously damaged by pests. He notes some damage from recent heavy rain and wind in low areas but expects little impact before harvest.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tion
Royal Arch Masons Elect
Women’s Federation
Vernon Methodist Church
Rev
Mis
Sion
Wilbarger Swine Growers Organize
Pigg
BOND
Klingler
Tisdal
Morrison and Swart- 1
Coleman Saturday Association
Wood
Shive Greg
If A. Klinger
Wilbarxer County Swine-Breeders Association
W. Pigg
Burk-Waggoner
Ff B. Coleman
The
Association
A. M. Bourland
Ver
Coburn
J. Mc
Poland
China Hogs
S. 17
Clement
J Hi. Pettit
Karl G. Elyen
HW. J. Tennyson
HW. A. Klingler
W. N. Stokes
J. M. Collins
Duvoes
B. O. Brown
Morrison
J. J. Swartwood
Cove Road
T. L. Shire
Nortwest
View
Wise
Vernon Realty Company
W. A. Wilhelm
Hiter City
Paradise Street
Cook Aid
Howie Street
Wilharger
Marshall Toam
DB. Campbell
Post Vernon
J. B. Coleman
Coleman
Farm Lane
Parco
Bent
West Wilbarger
Olin’ Turner
Oklahoma
H. FE. Stubbs
Waggoner Colony Company
E. L. Keltz
W. A. Atchi
Son
C. Smith
L. E. Piper
A. P. Peck
Rangers
Staley Farm
P. C. Staley
Oklainton
E. H. Pigg
Eral Law
Swinburn
Woorits
Ted Gage
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!