Toll bridge work advances over Red River on Lee highway
County Engineer John B Nabers reports the toll crossing exceeds three-fifths of its span across Red River between Oklainton and Davidson. Floods on Tel River damaged bridges but not the new structure. Local notes cover remodels, business fronts, weather worries, and upcoming Texas-Oklahoma Fair plans.
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Viles
Red River
Lee Highway
Oklainton
Davidson
John B. Nabers
Tel River
Local Race Horse Brown Dick Sets Fine Season Record
Brown Dick owned by Homer H Evans of this city has won first in all twelve starts this season. An Oklahoma City letter reports the horse’s perfect record and its plan to race in Wichita Falls for the Texas Oklahoma Fair opening tomorrow. Mrs Evans accompanies the owner on the racing circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Dick
Homer H.evans
Mr. Evans
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State
Brow Dick
Wichita Balls
Charles Thomas Bypasses Illinois Registration
Charles Thomas left Vernon on September 14 for the University of Illinois and, after a week in Champaign, Illinois, did not register. He then traveled to Livingston, Tennessee, and is now visiting another location in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
Vernong
University of Illinois
Champaign
Livingston, Yenn
Vernon Lions Propose Stop System For Cross-Town Traffic
Vernon moves to improve safety with a plan to install step lines at all Main Street intersections and require brief stops on cross streets. The Lions Club appoints a committee to study traffic issues as auto collisions spike at Wilbarger and Main.
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Main Street
Lions Club
Vernon
Main
Vernon Lion's Club
Fay Hine
Lions’ Club
Lions
Club
Wk. Moore
J. A. Dixon
C. It. Buchanan
Wilbarger
Main Streets
Wilburger
Norris to Speak on Evolution at Fort Worth High School
Dr J Prank Norris, pastor of First Baptist Fort Worth, will discuss Evolution Monday night at the local high school auditorium. The public meeting starts at 8 o clock with no collection, but seating is limited and early attendance is urged. Norris, known for denomination disputes, leads what is described as the world’s largest Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
J. Prank Norris
First Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Stormy Petrel
Baptist Denomination
Texas
Landreth Officials Here On Business This Week
Landreth Production Corporation of Breckenridge led by president Landreth and HW Pardee, company official, visit Vernon this week to oversee local interests. The firm has become active in nearby oil fields with eight producing wells and about 500 barrels daily. It has purchased substantial holdings in proven territory.
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Landreth
Landreth Production Corporation of
Landreth Company
Soo
Norman Accepts Position With Heath Thompson Jewelers
W H Norman of Weatherford has accepted a position with Heath and Thompson jewelers, joining the firm to take on a new role.
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W. H. Norman
Weatherford
Heath& Thompson Jewelers
Ginning totals rise in Wilbar county report
The Wilbar county gins reported over 2000 bales this week with almost 3000 bales ginned in the county and about 700 in the city. Last year at this time 11157 bales had been ginned. The county ginners report follows.
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Ver
Local Man Builds Large Rooming and Apartment House
Local resident M. M. Spruill begins construction of a two story rooming and apartment building on the Mesquite and Texas streets lot. Cooper and Coler are the contractors with an estimated cost around 414,000. The project includes fifteen two room apartments twelve single rooms four baths and associated offices and linen rooms. Spruill previously completed another rooming house at Bowie and Pease which has been sold.
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M. M. Spruill
Mesquite
Texas Streets
Cooper & Coler
Spraill
Bowie and
Pease Streets
Vernon to Begin Single Hauler Clean-Up Plan
Marshal W. W. Gilbert announces a new clean-up plan for Vernon streets. Electra’s Jess Owens will haul trash in the business district with one man responsible, providing accountability and avoiding alley disputes. The heavy wagon will carry two helpers, and work starts tomorrow after rain delays. Gilbert asks local merchants for cooperation to improve street and alley conditions.
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Vernon
W. W. Gilbert
Jess Owens
Electra
Gilbert
Lanter
Vernon Rotary luncheon draws regional visitors
Fred l Cooper of Wichita Falls John Wise Karl Mader Stewart J and J F Robertson of Electra attended the Vernon Rotary Club weekly luncheon on Tuesday with a group of regional guests.
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Fred 'l', Cooper
Wichita Falls
John Wise
Karl Mader
Stewart J
J. F. Robertson
Electra
Vernon
Rotary Club
League issues book of debate instruction bulletin
League officials publish How to Judge a Debate to aid judging in Interscholastic League debates at county and district meets. The pamphlet aims to standardize judging and improve consistency across events.
Former Christian pastor visits Vernon on way to Fort Worth
Rev. Gus Ramage former pastor of Central Christian Church was in Vernon on Wednesday night en route from Trinidad Colorado to Fort Worth He has served as pastor of the First Church in Trinidad and will assume the pastorate of Boulevard Christian Church in Fort Worth
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Gus Ramage
Central Christian Church
Vernon
Trinidad
Colo
Fort Worth
First
Boulevard Christian Church
Fort Worle
Vernon Mayor Proclaims Fire Prevention Week 1985
Vernon Mayor Harry Mason issued a proclamation urging residents to observe Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10 1985. Governor Miriam A Ferguson calls on city officials fire chiefs and teachers to lead a campaign to eliminate fire hazards. The proposal emphasizes fire drills in schools and public places and stresses reducing avoidable fires in Texas communities.
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Harry Mason
Vernon
Vernon Jere
Partionier l Daring
Miriam A. Ferguson
Chamber of Commerce
Ministerial Association
Toy Scouts
Merchants’ Association
Eighc
E.R. Marshall
Mason
Texas
Toth
H. Hale
Wilbarger Exhibit Heads to Wichita Fair
Pr D Chaney county agent and kk M Fielder chamber secretary left for Wichita early today with the Wilbarger agricultural exhibits for the Texas Oklahoma Fair. They expect to enter several items though worry rain damaged county displays and feed stuffs show the impact of heavy rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. D. Chaney
Kk. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
Tett
Wichita Pally
Football Fans to Use Grandstand This Week
The football field is moved in front of the grandstand this week and will likely be in use for Saturday's game. Spectators will be asked to occupy seats in the stand, according to R. M. Fielder, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who oversees the work.
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R. M. Fielder
Chamber of Commerce
Pielder
Lions in mid season form meet Decatur at Fair Park
Coach Baggett's Lions, aiming to improve after several scrimmages, prepare to face Decatur Baptist College at Fair Park Squidrion this afternoon. Newth and Withers push into key positions as the lineup gains strength, with Ted Key also expected to bolster the wing roles.
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Pullington
Ji Baptist College
Fair Park
Lions
Lona Fark
Parkers
Decatur
Wichita Malls Junior College
Pullingbin
Baggett
Lneup
Withers
Newth
Ryan
Ted Key
Remodeling Start On Toad Yeongbloods Furniture Store
Remodeling begins this week on Toad Yeongbloods Furniture Store at North Main Street. Local contractor BR Jones leads a project costing about 600 dollars. Plan calls for a new brick front, torn old front, ground floor display, second floor front wall replacement, new windows, and interior reorganization creating a large sales room.
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Main Street
J. 4. Youngblood
Toad, Yeongblood
Fummitire
North Main Street
BR. J. Jones
Mrs W K Long Improving After Serious Operation
W K Long returned Tuesday from Lamesa where he was at his wife s bedside after her serious operation. Mrs Long is improving and is expected to be able to leave the hospital soon.
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W. K. Long
Lamesa
Baker School Adds New Teacher Expands Staff
Guy Paseludi former Kincheloe Hotel manager Vernon recently became assistant teacher at Baker School bringing total teachers to five one more than last year. Other teachers include Mr and Mrs L B Hull Mrs Dr Rh Frazee and Miss Mazel Tavis. Superintendent EB A Thollar notes Paschall has taught in the county for years with a strong record.
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Guy Paseludi
Kincheloe
Vernon
Pexsition
Baxer School
Baker Consolidated School
L. B. Hull
Rh. Frazee
Mazel Tavis
Paschall
EB. A. Tbollar
Atlantic Lands Major Producer in Widarger County Fields
Atlantic Oi and Refining company completed No. 3 Zipperlein in section 14 block 14 with an estimated 700 barrels daily. The well flowed 170 barrels in seven hours at 2320 feet and could reach 1000 barrels as deeper pay is drilled. Other wells nearby include Humble’s 419 barrels in 12 hours and Landreth’s 150 barrel well, plus multiple rigs and future completions shaping the field’s expansion.
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Atlantic Oi and Refining Ecompany
Widarger County
Zipperlein
Block 14
Belie
Humble
McCamey-Sheerin- Licey
Stephens
Milham
Humble OF and Refining Company
Landreth Production Corporation
Pet
TSGT
Gel
HLL
Med
D' Tilal Ol
Sloan
Roxina 1A
Couple Returns from Carrizozo After Loss of Son
Mr and Mrs Jack Simonson return to New Mexico after visiting Carrizozo for the health of their late son who died September 24 and was laid to rest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Simonson
Carrizozo
New Mexico
Euclid Renfro Leaves Town for Lubbock Insurance Work
Euclid Renfro and family depart this week for Lubbock where Mr Renfro will pursue an insurance business. His son James and daughter Mattie Mae will enroll at Texas Technical College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euclid Renfro
Lubbock
Renfro
James
Mattie Mae
Texax Technologicat College
Will Enter Poultry Exhibit At Wichita
Edwin Smith announced plans to enter a poultry exhibit at the Texas Oklahoma Fair opening in Wichita Falls next Monday. His Wilbarger County pair entries have won in old pen, young pullet, hen, cock, and pullet categories, facing strong competition from Norman Poultry Farm of Byars. He aims to enter the old pen and pullet contests at Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Smith
Wichita Palls
Wilbarger County
Norman
Byars Ife
Wiebita Falls
Travelers to Disciples of Christ Convention in Oklahoma City
Rev. J. M. Perry and wife and Mr and Mrs J D Pendleton will depart Monday for Oklahoma City to attend the Disciples of Christ convention convening next week. Over 12 000 delegates are expected.
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J. M. Perry
J. D. Pendleton
Oklahoma City
The
Disciples of Christ
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Atlantic
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