Hi! I'm new and just ran across your query. Have you tried to contact the Waggoner Estate. They may have payroll records, et. How about Texas Death Register or the Internal Revenue Service Department? His nickname may help. I have a friend that worked there during the 1950s. He may know something related to old smokie and a story or something. There would be stories in The Vernon Daily Record newspaper and I am sure there is a history of the Waggoner Ranch/Estate and E. Paul Waggoner. Hope this helps if you did not already have it. Norma