Oil completions draw interest to Wilbarger field
Wilbarger county oil activity rises as Magnolia Company brings six new producers each capable of around 1 000 barrels. Wells on Piper and Summer tracts push toward an extended field while operations continue at Liberty OH & Development Company Hart Neo 1 West Vernon 1 Vernon Oil Development Lawe No 1 and others as crews drill at depths from 100 to 1 500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger County
Magnolia Company
Zeiser
Liberty OH & Development Company
West Vernon Oil Company
Hart
Vernon Oil Development Lawe No. 1
Wagoner Colony Taylor No. 1
Margaret exhibitor to display Poland China hogs at county fair
J L Orr of Margaret plans to bring four pens of Poland China hogs to the county fair opening tomorrow. He will show a three-year-old, a 16 month old, a 6 month old, and a pen of four 6 month olds, claiming his stock is among the finest big bone Poland Chinas in the region and has a strong chance at ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Veron
Poland
Jimmy
J. L. Orr
Orr
Five Dollar Best Loaf Bread Prize At County Fair
The Bell Milling Company offers a five dollar prize for the best loaf of bread made from Belle of Vernon flour at the County Fair. A second prize of one sack of Belle of Vernon flour is awarded for the second best loaf. The competition begins tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle of Vernon
Offer of
Bell Milling Company
Milling Company
Navy man Joel Fain may return home briefly
A message from Joel Fain to his mother Mrs J J Fain reports he may be home on a fur lough in the next few days. He serves in the United States Navy and is stationed at Annapolis Maryland. He has re enlisted and expects to depart soon for a year long assignment possibly to China or Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Fain
J. J. Fain
United States Navy
Annapolis
China
Honolulu
County fair preparations close stores for Vernon day
County Fair manager R H Coffee announces all Vernon stores will close tomorrow at 12 oclock and remain closed afternoon for Vernon day at the fair. Major Mathewson and Lt Nichol s with twenty five men arrive with a military exhibit including machine gun firing and first aid. The Carnival Company brings ten shows and fifty concessions to Vernon with a large world series bulletin board to report results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Coffee
Vernon
Coffee
Wilbarger County
Bt, Mathewson
da. Nichols
Mort Sill
Okla
Carival Company
Grand Stud
G. W. Buey
Odell Tuts
Bertha Ross
Baptist volunteers surge as 5 000 join Christ in service
The Baptist 75 Million Campaign announces 5 000 youths to enlist for mission and special service with October 26 set for calling out the called. Reports show 125 volunteers in the Cullman Alabama Association, 61 volunteers in Knoxville Tennessee, and 140 volunteers reported by Miss Alice Bagby of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Cullman Association of
Alabama
Knokville
Tenn
Alice Bagby
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Maize Yields Claim Best Crop Yet By Gilchrist Family
ER B Gilchrist Route Two Vernon reports the best maize he ever had. He and his son Jet will exhibit ten heads at the county fair picked at random from ten acres. Neighbors praise the crop with every stalk bearing a large head after light cultivation and weed removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. B. Gilchrist
Won
District Court Adjourned in Wilbarger County
The fall term of the district court of Wilbarger county adjourned Saturday. Judge J. A. Nabers and District Attorney J. W. Leak are in Quanah this week. Court convened there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Wilbarger County
J. A. Nabers
J. W. Leak
Quanah
Government Urges Pure Bred Stock Promotion
A United States Department of Agriculture initiative offers a medal to stock raisers with thoroughbred sires as part of a nationwide push to replace non-descript stock. County Agent Nisdal has a vague government notice and expects details soon on whether participation requires all stock or limited to certain sires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. R. Nisdal
Tisdal
Witburger County
Seymour Pastor Here Preaches at Central Clo tian Church
Rev J F Matthew of Seyi district preached Sunday and evening to large audiences at the Central Clo Titan Church. Officers announce a preaching for next Sunday but cannot state who will fill the pulpit. The congregation will be well paid and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Matthew of
Seyi
Clotian Church
Mattel
The
Christian Church
Salvation Army Pledges Liberal Aid for Storm Sufferers
Vernon residents pledge substantial funds for storm relief as Salvation Army efforts expand. Local volunteers report donations surpassing 600 dollars with hopes to reach near 4000 as Corpus Christi appeal notes escalating losses and homelessness. City officials urge continued support to forward aid to Governor Hobby promptly.
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Corps Christi
Carctlane
Jasean IV
Therry Maison
Witharger Las
Howe
Mason
Relief Committee
Corpus Cheisti
Los
City
Local Boy In Charge Of Poultry At State Fair
Charlie Berm son of A. Berry takes charge of poultry at the state pair fair opening next week. He has helped his father for years and will handle a calf exhibit at the fair. Local exhibitors expect prizes as the county fair circuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariie Berm
Berry
Dalhos
Charlie
Howine
Weil
Hark County
Time Changes Begin Early October
The article explains clocks shift back one hour on the night of Saturday October 25 and the extra sleep hour is gained Sunday morning. It notes the time change occurs October 2 with the adjustment taking place before sleep.
Paving Materials Arrive for Vernor Road Work
EL McCollum coordinates paving in Vernor as hearings for property owners begin. The City Commission designates next Monday for complaints while rock supply delays may push start to next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. K. McCollum
Vernor
City Commission
Military Exhibit to Feature at County Fair
A government military exhibit will headline the county fair with daily demonstrations. Major Mathewson and Lieutenant Nichols lead a party from Poet Sill Oklahoma showcasing complete equipment including machine guns ambulances and Browning automatic rifles. The display aims to spark army interest recruitments and offers enlistment options with education and opportunities across branches and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blte Mathewson
Hod. Nichols
Sill
Oklo
Major Mathewson
Nichols
Brownlie
Mathewson
Funeral services for H. Russell set for Altus home
H. Russell died yesterday after a three week illness. Funeral services for FC Russell contoco partner of TCus sell & Son Dry Goods will be held tomorrow at his home in Altus Oklahoma. Remains will be shipped to Rolfe Oklahoma for interment. He was sixty nine. Relatives at his bedside include Mr and Mrs Ros Russell and Mr and Mrs Feet Vernon and Miss Minnie Ray. Store will close today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FC Russell Conto
Tcussell & Son Dry Goods Company
Elby
Altus
Okia
Rolfe
Okla
Mer Russell
Ros. Russell
Feet Vernon
Minnie Ray
Decersed
Parests
More Cotton Pickers Sought as Harvest Peaks
With warm dry weather the cotton harvest expands and local farmers seek pickers. Many arrive from Dallas Fort Worth and other regions, but shortages persist as some move elsewhere after rain. County Agent N. R. Tisdal has sent about one hundred letters statewide advertising the need and pay of $1.50 per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fort Worth
Futhermore
N. R. Tisdal
Wilbarger Legion Post Names Albert E Robinson
The Albert k. Robinson Post of the Wilbarger County American Legion was organized by nearly six hundred ex-soldiers. Officers elected include Mer Sivey as post commander and Major Off McKinney as vice commander. Ava White named post finance officer and J A Storey selected as delegate to the State Fair America Legion Day. The roster opens to charter members through October 15 with a one dollar annual assessment and a fifty cent extra for state and national per capita fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert 2. Robinson
Aldy Robinson
J. A. Storey
Mer Sivey
Off McKinney
Tay
Cartney
OL Youle
Rowse
Caphiing
Ava White
Whit Bom
Thaney
J. AJ Storey
Aubrey Foster
Orha Mctuardy
Ray
Corey
United States
Amer ' Legon
Promization
Oer
Bec Ame
Focal Organization
Legion
EO. Young
Fewlon Post
Davis
Wibarger County
Salvation Army Organization
Mrs Anderson's Father Improves After Illness
Mrs. Anderson reports her father is improving after paralysis. A letter from relatives in Charter Of Calif. says he has practically recovered after weeks of illness and a several day illness period.
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Lawson
Aeroplan
Garden City
L. I
Washington
Wilbarger
Piper and
Sumner
Lach
Ing
Byars Farm
Byars No. 1
Neal Hamilton
Neal No
Cguyer-Trister
Guyer No
Webh-Magness
Vassey-Odell
Vassey No. 1
Crescent Petroleum
J. P. Starr Farm
Frons
Wilbarger-Peard
Beasley No
Carter No
Fort Sill
Odell Womin Lends Spinning Wheel
Baptists
United States Department
Agrientime
Thorugh
Seymour
Noay
J. F. Matthews
Central Christian Church
Salvation Army
Harkold and
RONDA
Tolbert
Lunes
Hareold
Uae
Salvation Army Cornet
Jolie
SMW
Zere
Chensand
Penther
Hobby
Anne
A. M. Houland
M. A. Dixon
W. Pale Davia
W. N. Martin
Ded
Wilhelm
HL K. McCollum
F E. H. Mathewson
France
Siberia
Alaska
Panama
Philippine Islands
Russell
Roy
Rolfe, Okla
Wilbarger Legion Post
Albert E. Robinson
Naval
Albert K. Robinson
Unito
American Legion
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