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Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1924

Page

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Vernon Lions Seek Revenge in Northwest Texas Showdown

Vernon Lions travel to Wichita Falls to face the Coyotes in a highly touted annual clash. Coach Baggett’s squad, buoyed by a strengthened line and a potent backfield, aims to avenge last year’s loss as at least 1,000 supporters rally. The probable Vernon lineup features Teel and Crouch on the line with Ryan at quarterback and Bourland, Withers, and Walker in the backfield. Officials include West from Texas A&M as referee.

Vernon Lions Pir Northwest Texas Athletics Vernon Coyotes Coyote Dope Lion Baldwin Lcals Spudder Park Teel Bowman Cooper Crouch R. Scott Zachry Coleman B. Reed R. Key Reed Steinman Norwood T. Key Thomas Robinson Goetze Scott Ryan Lallen Tauttreil Bourland Withers Williams Newth Hollar Walker Gelhansen C. Reed Teallew

Dodson Family Travels to Dallas for Football Game

Dr J E Dodson and family drive to Dallas to see Southern Methodist University play Texas University at Dallas Fair Stadium tomorrow afternoon. They will visit Miss Catherine Dodson, a State student, during the trip.

J. E. Dodson Dallas Southern Methodist University Texas University Deltis Fair Stadium Catherine Dodson State

H Shive's Daughter Improves After Operation

telegram from Long Beach California reports Mrs. Mary Mratt Dial daughter of H Shive is rapidly improving from recent surgery.

H. Shive TY. H. Shive Long Beach Calif Mary Mratt Dial

Princess Mary’s Second Son Revealed In Exclusive Photo

Ulick David Lascelles, born to Princess Mary, was christened at Goldsborough Church in England. The event reportedly caused strain with Princess Mary’s parents as they were not present for the ceremony.

Ulick David Lascelles Mary Goldsborough England

Banks in Wilbarger County Show Strong 1823 Deposits Rise

Four Vernon banks report total deposits of 3 644 865.96 with loans and discounts down from last year and cash on hand up to 1 535 660.60. The gain is linked to good grain and cotton crops and growing oil activity, signaling healthier finances for Wilbarger County banks.

Comptroller State Banking Department Vernon Bank of Odell South Vernon

Wilbarger County Sixth in Dallas State Fair Exhibit

Wilbarger County won sixth place in the agratural exhibit at the Dallas Fair, per county agent P. D. Chaney. The award carries a $200 cash prize. Counties ahead were Hale Floyd Randall Dallas and Dawson. ten prizes went to West Texas counties.

Wilbarger County Dallas Fair P. D. Chaney Chamber of Commerce Wilburger County Wilburger Hale Floyd Randall Dallam Dawson West Texas

Insurance Agency Sells This Week

R W Coffee and F B Murchison purchase the Davis Webb and Company insurance department and take over the office in the Herring National Bank building. The firm shifts focus to real estate and oil leases as insurance patterons rise. Mrs Sallie May Budd dies at 64 in Northwest Vernon. funeral tomorrow at Fast View Cemetery. she is mother of Will Budd and Carrie Collins.

Davis, Webb & Company Murchison Coffee McCulloch Herring National Bank Sallie May Budd Northwest Vernon Fast View Will Pudd Carrie Collins

Vernonites to Wichita Falls for season opener football game

A motor caravan carrying at least a thousand Vernon high school fans will travel to Wichita Falls for the Vernon Lions versus Wichita Falls Coyotes game, kicking off the inter scholastic schedule. The Chamber of Commerce coordinates autos, trains, and bus options to seat all attendees.

Vernonites Wichita Falls Tris Vernon Wichita

Lockett Gin Rebuilding Aims for Three Week Completion

The Lockett gin destroyed by fire on October 1 with an estimated loss around 50000 dollars is being rebuilt in a frame structure with sheet iron roof. Machinery ordered and due on ground as soon as construction ends, six eighty saw stands will handle cotton from Vernon and nearby areas once reinstalled.

Lockett Vernon

Frisco System President Visits South Vernon Oil Field

J M Karn president of the Frisco System and fellow railroad officials toured the South Vernon oil field. They arrived from Quanah on the Mort Worth & Denver line and met Vernon city leaders before inspecting the oil field and adjacent railroad facilities. Karn spoke of favorable prospects and noted railroads face challenges expanding capacity to meet growing demand.

Frisco System South Vernon Oil Field South Vernon Quanah Mort Worth & Denver Aunch Sam Lavaros Quanah, Acme & Vacifie Frisca AF. Summers AL &Y B. Dorchester Sherman Q. A Mr. Karn Quanith Prisco Oklahoma St. Louis Mason KR. M. Fielder Chamber of Commerce RW. Nichols Frisco

Miss Quincy Reddings Dies After Prolonged Illness

Miss Quincy Reddings died at her mother Mrs. Fylu Reddings home after a long illness with typhoid fever. Burial was in East View cemetery yesterday afternoon. She is survived by brothers and sisters. W. J. Doan and Mrs. Fannie McDonald of Springfield Ohio plan to visit their brother C. F. Doan this Saturday. Mrs. McDonald is superintendent of the Odd Fellows home in Springfield.

Quincy Reddings, I Fylu Reddings Vernon Wealies Buring East View Cemetery Eleters W. J. Doan Mr. Fannie McDonald Springfield Ohio C. F. Doan

Gin Receipts Top 21 000 Bales in Wilbarger County Week

Wilbarger County gin receipts rise by about 7 000 bales for the week totaling 21 522 bales, with a year over year comparison and ginners' estimates included. The report notes Vernon gins and planters, and mentions A. J. Nixon building a residence in south Vernon.

Wilbarger A. J. Nixon South Vernon

South Vernon Discovery Well Sets High Field Record

The South Vernon No. 1 Stephens discovery well in the field gushed into Bridwell sand at 2038 feet late Tuesday, with steady flow and early production around 800 barrels in a tank and estimates of 3500 barrels per day. Additional wells and new locations mark rapid development across the South Vernon field in North Texas.

South Vernon South Vernon Oil Company Stephens Bridwell & Heydrick No. 1 Section Sd Block 14 Wells -Gulberson Winnipeg No. 1 Bridwell & Hendrick Guiberson South Vernon No. 1 Stephens Mike Wildcat Wichiva Falls South Vernon Company Bridwell & Meydrick Ray- Massie Hawkins, Bond & Williams Winoipes No Ray-Massie No Stevbens Prince Bros. Lare Honter & Danciger Charles H. Ketp Welleniuiberson No. 2 Kemp-Birdsong Sheerin-McCamey Richardson

Crowell Scout Troop To Be Formed Tonight

Scoutmaster G. L. Taylor leads local Scout group to Crowell to organize a new troop. The Crowell unit is being fostered by the local organization and includes a newly formed Scout band.

Crowell Scout G. L. Taylor Crowell

Two Hurt When Auto Swerves Into Ditch After Truck Collision

A collision avoidance maneuver left Mr. and Mrs. W. Huggins badly injured and A. P. Peck with Maude Carson slightly bruised after a Lincoln struck a ditch to avoid a lumber truck. Peck’s car rolled, four thrown clear. Huggins hospitalized with a shattered left arm.

South Vernon W. TH. Huggins A. P. Peck Miss Maude Carson Peel Miss Carson Myre Huggina Lhaber Mr. Hugglue Lugging Heageins Peck Miss Carnon Vixton Mr. Peck

Little Dorothy Werb Struck by Automobile

Dorothy Webb, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Webb, was struck by a car on West Wilbarger Street at noon on the way home from school. She suffered a broken leg above the knee, expected to heal in several weeks with no permanent effects. The car was driven by tourists who said they lived out of town.

Dorothy Webb Luther Webb West Wilbarger Street Atdress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hn A TS A Dee Stephens NO. 1 Baggett S. M. U.-Texas Game Princess Mary Umek David Lascalives Me PF. EL Murchison and KR. H. Copper R. WH. Coffee and F. FB. Murchison Vernon Wooman Vernon High Wichité High Chamber of Corer Texas Baseball League St Tion Vernon Tomorry Vernon Rooters Cnriae Mlectra Henetetia Wichita Falla Sbi Awven Ramsay Thomas Wr Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons Charles B. Dillingham Paris New York Julian B. L. Allen the Kid E. R. Thomas Sportsman Lucy Cotton Houston Tex J. M. Karn A Vernon Air Kyhrn Tie Priebestven Vernon Gins Farners Vernon Vistas Uska Ose Planters Reisiusentsee Wilerger Couwneties Nixon Building White City Parsley Tolbert Etl Soeasae Sao North Texas W. H. Huggins Dorothy Werb
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