South Vernon Oil Co. faces storage crisis from giant well
South Vernon No. 1 Stephens keeps blasting oil at 3,000 barrels per day with 8,100 barrels in above ground tanks and more earthen storage. Company adds 7,500 barrel capacity while awaiting a pipeline from Electra. fire risk grows though the well shows no letup, proving one of the best in North Texas and the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon Oil Company
Stephens
Electra
South Vernon
Stephens No. 1
North Texas
Southwest
Boy Scouts Help Organize a Crowell Troop
G L Taylor scout master and twelve local Scouts aided Crowell Friday in organizing a new troop. Before the meeting Vernon Scouts gave a band concert praised for good music. Between fifty and seventy five boys were disappointed due to transport limits, but a full troop of 82 was organized there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Taylor
Crowell
Vernon
Wichita Valley Poultry Show to be held in Iowa Park Texas
The third annual Wichita Valley Poultry Show will be staged in Iowa Park Texas on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 27 28 and 29 Walter Burton noted A P 4 judge will judge the event ensuring breeders satisfaction in the bird placements A large well ventilated building has been secured and Cc E Burk secretary is preparing the catalogue which will be off the press in about two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Valley
Iowa Park
Texas
Walter Burton
Cc. E. Burk
Oil Pipeline Work Underway Toward Vernon Field
Two crews lay a four inch oil pipeline from the Waggoner Refining Company plant west of Flectra to the South Vernon oil field, nineteen miles distant. Completion expected within a week barring rain or pipe arrival delays. Manager R L More notes work was slowed by last night's rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Gray
Teaver Creek
Harrold
South Vernon
R. L. More
Waggoner
Waggoner Refining Company
Flectra
More
County Receives Six Hour Rain Showers
The county was drenched last night with heavy rain estimated at half to three quarters of an inch. Thunder rolled from 1 a.m. until 7 a.m. cotton in wagons was covered too late and will need drying, but there was no wind or major damage. Tanks are full and wheat growers benefited from the moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Oklahoma
Water line built to new oil field
Peck Huggins and associates completed a water line to the South Vernon oil field. Wells on A P Peck farm feed an earthen Dill land reservoir, supplying gravity pressure water to the field and prolonging drilling operations. water can reach two to three miles in most directions for future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon
Peck, Huggins and Associates
A. P. Peck
Paradise Creek
Dill
Brown School
Dr Dickenson to Preach Last Time This Year
Dr Robert E Dickenson will preach at First Methodist Church on Sunday morning marking the end of the current conference year. He completes his second year in Vernon and his twenty fifth year in the itineracy of the Southern Methodist Church. He heads the religious education department at Southern Methodist University Dallas and has filled the pulpit intermittently since leaving Vernon in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Dickenson
First Methodist
Vernon
Southern Methodist Church
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Red Cross Field Manager Visits Lin Conference
U S Villars, field representative of the Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross, was in Lin Sunday and Monday from St. Louis headquarters. He met with local executives to discuss the annual roll call and reported enthusiasm among chapters visited. Local members plan a roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Progress in Vernon field marks active drilling activity
Active drilling in the Vernon field reports multiple rigs and planned tests. Wells include Sheerin-Meccamey No 1 Stephens, Bridwell Heydrick No 1 Stephens, and several Waggoner and Bond et al sites. Production expectations center on 1800 foot sand tests and comparisons to the field's recently dominating South Vernon No 1 Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Field
South Vernon
Sheerin-MecCamey
Stephens
Elis-Dumas
Richardson
Bridwell & Heydrick
Ray-Massie
John O'Donohue
Charles Korn
Waggoner
Wells-Guiberson
Winnipeg
Bond Et al
Bond Et
Ray-Massie No
Et al
Hunter & Danciger No
Dill
Prince Bros
Zipperlein
Kemp Birdsong
Bridwell & Hendrick
Eastward field expansion evident in Vernon oil deals
Two recent deals indicate the South Vernon field is moving eastward. Mutual Oil of Wichita Falls contracted for a cable tool test on Zipperle land near Hemwringel holdings, while Wells-Guiberson Interests expanded acreage in sections 64 and 52, block 14, near a highly regarded geologic structure. Work begins within sixty days as operators push extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Oil Company of
Wichita Falls
H. & ‘T. C. Railway Company
Hemwringel Corporation
Wells-Guiberson
Vernon
Elliott School Opens With Unusually Large Attendance
Elliott school opened yesterday morning with unusually large attendance for this season. Elihu Dockery is principal. Miss Lamottie Switzer, Miss Moore and Miss Mary Dockery are teachers.
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Elliott School
Elihu Dockery
Lamottie Switzer
Moore
Mary Dockery
Ore
Frank Parr Joins County Superintendent Office
Frank Parr has accepted a position as office assistant in the office of County Superintendent L A Hfollar, marking a new staffing change for the county education office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parr
L. A. Hfollar
Lions Triumph In Opening Season Win At Wichita Falls
Vernon high school Lions defeat Wichita Falls Coyotes 20 to 0 in the season opener before about 1,000 fans. Lions dominate with 107 rushing yards in the first quarter, while Coyotes struggle and sustain multiple injuries, including Steed with a fractured rib and dislocated shoulder for the Coyotes, and Withers for Vernon with a dislocated chip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LIONS
Coyotes
Wichita Falls
Vernon
Wichita
Steed
Homver Doke
Deems
Oil Pipelines Spur Near South Vernon Field Growth
Sinclair Oil and Refining has secured right-of-way for a four inch line across Waggoner ranch lands from Electra. Humble Company negotiates with field operators to handle production for a line from Electra to the field. Texas Company may build another line, but certainty is uncertain. A Waggoner Refining plant line at Electra under construction may proceed. Contracts for leases in the field are drafted but await signing. construction likely to proceed if production rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
South Vernon Field
South Vernon
Sinclair Oil and Refining Company
Waggoner Refining Company
Electra
Sinclair
Sinclair Ts
Contract Let On Hotel Addition At Halley Hotel
Contracts were let Saturday for a third story addition and first and second floor changes at the Halley Hotel. G A Swinburn of this city won the general building contract and Hampton Metal and Plumbing of Vernon won the plumbing and heating bids. Electric wiring and minor parts to follow. Work to begin soon with remodeling of the stairway before the new story to minimize business disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Swinburn
Hampton Metal and Trumbing Company
Vernon
Plusobe Ing
S&s. W. Batley
Fines in Justice Griffiths Court Totaled 1080
Sheriff officers raided gambling dens and disorderly venues Saturday and Sunday, arresting 56 petty offenders. The court collected 1080 in fines yesterday, with 26 detainees unable to pay and ordered to road labor. Raids over recent weeks have yielded substantial county revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyquire Griffiths’ Court
Edmonson
To Build New Bungalow In Hi Crest Addition
Contract for a five room modern bungalow was let recently and work began yesterday for C. P. Ross advertising manager of the Vernon Times in the Hi Crest addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Crest Addition
C. P. Ross
The
Vernon Times
Doans Couples Wed in Odell Arrangements
Alfred Tatmon and Dolly Marie Coppa of Doans wed Saturday night at 4 30 in Odell with Rev W L Jenkins of the Methodist church presiding. Dolly is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Copps, recently from Oklahoma. Tatmon is son of Mr and Mrs R A Tatmon, long-time local residents. Levi Cubbs married to May Beaste Perkins, Levi Cubbs is the brother of Alfred Tatmon. Both couples will live in the Odell community, where the men farm.
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Alfred Tatmon
Dolly Marie Coppa
Doans
Fley
W. L. Jenkins
Odell
W. L. Copps
Oklahoma
Fatmon
R.A. Fatmon
Jenkins
Levi Cubbs
Alfred Eatmon
Miay Beaste Perkins
Palace Drug Store Set to Open on Texas Street Tomorrow
Palace Drug Store in the Bark building on West Texas Street will open tomorrow morning. Owner Howard Richle says fixtures are installed and stock is arriving. The shop will offer a complete line of drugs sundries and cigars and cigarettes. Dr J Le Tull will assist in management and head the prescription department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
West Texas Street
Howard Richle
Dr. J. le Tull
Richie
County Federation To Meet At Library Auditorium
The County Federation of clubs will gather Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the library auditorium. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Federation of Clubs
Funeral Held For J Homer Fergeson In Fort Worth
J Homer Fergeson 85 son of T M Fergeson died Friday in Albuquerque New Mexico after long illness. He was buried Monday at 10 a m from his father’s West Wilbarger street home with services by Rev RE L Moore and Rev Charles J Marts and interment at Mast View Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bailey Swartwood T P Lisnman Jr B P Murchison C D Greene Hubbard Colley and R W Ferrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Homer Fergeson
T. M. Fergeson
Albuquerque
N. M
West Wilbarger Street
RE. L. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Charles J. Marts
First Methodist Church
Mast View
Fort Worth & Denver
Bailey Swartwood
T. P. Lisnman, Jr
Murchison
C.D. Greene
Hubbard Colley
R. W. Ferrell
Withers May Return To Game Following Injury in Wichita
Vernon Lions halfback Clifton Withers was injured in a Wichita Falls game last Saturday. He remains in hospital in Wichita Falls but is improving and may return home within a day or two. His loss would be a serious blow to Vernon as he is one of the speediest backs in the all star backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lads
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Lions
Coyotes
Sting
Coyote
Red Norwood
Clifton Withers
Atar
Vernon High School Lions
Fitat
Charles Withers
Withers
Allstar
Baggett
Kely
Wichita Falls High School
Tooley In Satisfactory Condition After Surgery
Edwin H. Tooley underwent surgery last Saturday morning at a local hospital and is in satisfactory condition. He is the son of Rev. KR V. Tooley, a former Tolbert Methodist pastor, and brother of Oscar Tooley of Tolbert. He taught at Kincheloe for a year and now teaches near Bigeitira in Wichita county.
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Edwin H. Tooley
Mr. Tooley
KR. V. Tooley
Methodist Church
Tolbert
Oscar Tooley
Kincheloe
Bigeitra
Wichita County
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Boy Scouts
Wen
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Frank X. Schwab
Buffalo
N. Y
Ku Klux Klan
Philippa Wendell
New York
Carnarvon
London
Earl of Galloway
L. B. Woodruff
Pearhyn Stanlows
Ruth Shehab
Joseph Shehab
Waggoner Ranch
Dickenson
LIN
Wells-Guiberson and Mutual Oi Company
Sheerin McCamey
Ield
Wichs
Vernon Mremen
RA Marry
Risteen
Geo. W. Plumme le
Fred Rey Risteen
Beverly
Mass
Mary Risteen
George W. Plummer, Jr
Kheir
Humble
A. Swinburn
Halley Hotel
the Sheriffs Force
Texas Street
County Federation
Fergeson
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