Vernon Sees Six Years of Change Under Commission Rule
A Vernon visitor hails six years of progress under commission government highlighting city improvements and a census led charter. West Texas Chamber of Commerce plans to organize a Vernon chapter with T. Herring Bank president as leader and Stamford as headquarters. The chamber promotes traffic reform, freight coordination, and publicity efforts across West Texas, citing new passenger trains and ongoing adjustments by the Railway Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
J. B. Farrow
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Harry Mason
West Texas
Fort Worth
Chamber
Wichita Falls
Stamford
Porter A. Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
Traffic Bureau
Farrow
Railroad Administration
Banks Reach New Deposit Peak in Vernon Area
Vernon and Wilbarger county banks report deposits totaling about 3.25 million with two banks in Vernon at a million each and a strong rise since last year. Officials note loans lag deposits due to inflation from bumper crops, oil activity, and a strong economy, but call the rise wholesome and permanent despite drought and high values.
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Vernon
Excht
Sears
Iowa Park Man Buys Local Grocery Business
S T Wynn of Town Park takes over the grocery store of D C Matthews and will assume charge immediately. Matthews plans no immediate changes and will remain in Vernon. Matthews operated at the location for two years and has lived there since 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.T. Wynn
Town Park
D.C. Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Vernon
New York Oil Firm Buys Acreage Near Pope Well
The Woodburn Oil Corporation of New York bought leases in section 43 at 250 per acre north of Harrold, with geologist Joe Cappeau confirming the stake. Pope Oil Company’s RR Clatewood says drilling will resume after a September water-related penalty ended. Acahe cotton ginning delays persist as Planters gin handles a sparse harvest, with seed purity for planting urged and anticipation of better yields next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn Oil Corporation of
New York
Serenge
Harrold
Pope
Woodburn Corporation
Joe Cappeau
Wichita Falls
Clatewood
Pope Oil Company
Vernon Yesterdayy
Binnten
Timatil
Texas
Theatre party hosts and guests a Saturday gathering
Mrs W N Stokes hosted a theatre party Saturday with guests including her sister Mrs George Martin of Los Angeles and Mrs J E Piper. Also attending were Mrs W F Jackson of Seattle Mrs Piper's sister Mrs To E Randolph of San Antonio Mrs R B Gibson Mr O A Brunson and Mrs Bo A Willits. After the films the group went to a confectionery where chocolate and cakes were served.
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W. N. Stokes
George Martin
Los Angeles
Stokes
J. KE. Piper
Piper
W. F. Jackson
Seattle
Wash
To E. Randolph
San Antonio
R. B. Gibson
O. A. Brunson
Bo A. Willits
Presbyterians Generous On Behalf Of Orphans
Rev SS TK Standifer of Albany Texas presided at the Presbyterian church Sunday services. He preached on The Doctrine in the Knowledge of Christ. Gaines Bath led prayer and the local choir. A collection of 375 was taken for the orphans and Vernon Presbyterians contributed 140 to the same cause.
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SS. TK. Standifer
Albany
Texas
Orphadis
Thet Phree
Cho Hesal
Gaines Bath
Tind's
Hioease
Vernon Presbyterians
Baptist Speakers Cover County Campaign Schedule
Baptist speakers announce west Suday campaign for 75 million dollars with Geo J Mason and Rev Montgomery visiting Lockett Mt Zion and Odell at specified times. Rev J W Arnspiger at Harrold Harmony and Bethel, Rev W T Rouse at Fargo afternoon.
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West Suday
Geo. J. Mason
Rev. Montgomery
Lockett
Mt. Zion
Odell
Toscom
J. W. Arnspiger
Harrold
Harmony
Bethel
W. T. Rouse
Fargo
Local Woodmen Call for Repeal of Premium Increase
Vernon Woodmen oppose the rate hike ordered by the Sovereign Camp and are signing a petition for a referendum. FB L Witty, camp clerk, reports active circulation and says no members refuse to sign.
Oklaunion School Trims Cotton Field Work
W M Gourley superintendent of Oklaunion schools visited Vernon Saturday and reported the Oklaunion school turned out to pick cotton this fall. Enrollment is about one hundred. studies will resume December 1 after gathering crops, with work progressing nicely prior to interruption.
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W. M. Gourley
Oklaunion
Vernon
Scottish Rite Candidates Travel to Dallas for Initiation
FP E Murchison A F Mueethieon and Emory Rhoads left Sunday for Dallas to remain through the week as candidates for the Scottish Rite initiation. The event attracts many Masons from across the state. L G Hawkins also departed Sunday to attend the ceremonies.
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FP. E. Murchison
A. F. Mueethieon
Emory Rhoads
Dallas
L. G. Hawkins
Coreneries
W C TOU Meets Thursday Afternoon In Session
The WiC and UL groups will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs W W Jones. A special program of business will be conducted. Roll call will be answered by temperance quotations. The president urges all local white ribboners to be present without fail.
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Wic. T. UL
Mre
W. W. Jones
Engine Hits Brakeman Farrington in Texas Accident
A Wichita Valley brakeman, Farrington, was killed when an engine rolled onto him at Anson Texas. The train slid from the spur and toppled the engine, tearing ties. Funeral held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at East View Cemetery officiated by Rev. J A Poster. He left a wife and three children. sister in Wichita Falls.
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Bromselit Tere
J. A. Poster
The
Baptist Church
Baet View Ceretery
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Parvington
Stamfore
Cotton Bales Report From Local Growers
Kieselinck from the forks of the Pease and Red Rivers visited town Saturday. He has picked thirty bales of cotton tied experts to get thirty bales more off eighty five acres. Mr. Reisenhnik crows Mebane.
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Kieselinck
Pease
Red Rivers
Hvilay
Mr. Kreisehnnick
Old Residenter Returns, W. A. Smith Retires to Vernon
W A Smith who has resided for decades at Kaufmann Texas retires to Vernon and will occupy a Lexington street residence. He lived in Vernon for years and is now visiting with his brother T B Smith while establishing his house and effects in the new home.
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W. A. Smith
Kaufmann
Texas
Vernon
Lexington Street
T. BB. Smith
Newcomer Sees Vernon as Relocation Target
A newcomer named Vernon or nearby observer visits Vernon this week aiming to relocate. He praises the town as a Fort Worth and Denver Line host in Texas and plans to move his family within two or three months.
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W. B. Hofschulre
Greeler
T de
Vernon
Fort Worth
Denver
Texas
Visit of expert encourages plan for chicken show
A Wilbarger county poultry show plan advances after POW Kragmeier from A&M College visited. A meeting is set at Seelock City Hall to discuss the event and demonstrate best practices in selecting hens, culling flocks, and improving egg yield while cutting feed bills.
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Wilbarger County
Pow. Kragmeier
M. College
Seelock
Charles Berry
Kavemier
Berry
Vernon
Kagemier
Kavineier
Isaaciler
Thompson
Sherman
Thompson School
Thal
Mar. Kazmeier
Sou Tistul
J. B. Lote
Colin
Market talk blames cotton staples and exports for price woes
County Agent Tisdale told farmers the short staple cotton crisis stems from warEra demand for explosives and postwar demand collapse. He warned buyers favor long staple and warned the local market has dropped as exporters pull back. Farmers with 11 16 inch or better stapled bales can grade and sell direct to exporters to avoid penalties.
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Vernon
Visda
Tisdal
New York
Tisdat
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Dallas News
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S. T. Wynn
D. C. Matthews
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