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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
10
The Vernon Record Semi-Weekly is issued Tuesdays and Fridays and entered as second class mail matter in Vernon Texas. Subscribers changing address must provide old and new addresses to ensure delivery. One year and six month subscriptions offered. no shorter than six months.
The Record advertises prices for classified ads reading notices and display space with rates per word and column inch. It notes a guaranteed circulation of 2,500, mostly in Wilbarger county, Vernon Texas, on Tuesday March 30, 1920.
Vernon, now an oil town with thousands more people and hundreds more vehicles, faces acute traffic and parking problems. It is urged to park on the courthouse perimeter and avoid curb congestion to prevent accidents and damage. Proposals call for prompt, vigorous enforcement to aid business and city safety.
An editorial argues that prosperous Vernon men with families owe a duty to the community by helping house workers and their families. It condemns hotels for reserving rooms for transients and urges fair access to housing, noting many substantial families seek affordable homes but lack cash to pay upfront.
A debate centers on building homes on a basis that yields substantial profit while allowing fellow residents to live in Vernon. The question asks if a citizen can do less and still keep self respect.
Announcement lists candidates for District Attorney, County Judge, County Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, County Treasurer, Public Weigher, County Superintendent, Justice of the Peace, and multiple Commissioner positions. Includes Re-election notes and an appeal for clean rage at the Record office at five cents per pound.
Dr Henry E Jackson of Washington head of the division of Community Organization urged a training school for citizens in Dallas Friday He argued it would enable Americans to function fully as citizens and fulfill duties while enlightening them on privileges and obligations He cautioned against profiteering and neglect of civic duties to improve neighborhoods and public health.
Farmers Valley notes show drying weather plans with C. J. Drake and C. B. Saunders readying land for planting. A storm interrupted a Saunders party, while G. L. Rose sold his store to G. Rutledge at Tolbert and planned a move. Daisy Rea recovers from a broken arm, and H. Frost’s home lost its top in Thursday’s storm.
Faulk National Detective Agency opens a Vernon branch to protect local business men from bad checks and thieves. Ira Shelton, formerly with the Wichita Falls office, leads the venture with two operatives in Vernon, using Vernon Hotel temporary offices pending permanent site.
The Wilbarger County Court appoints Clara Kasperik temporary guardian of Archibald Kasperik and his estate on March 20 1920. The appointment may become permanent unless contested at the next term beginning first Monday in April 1920 in Vernon Court House. Those interested may appear to contest.
Major A. P. Oakes of McAddo Oakes and Shaffer reports a Wichita Falls telegram that heavy trucks carrying rig material and a drilling outfit have left for the Wilbarger Southern Oil lease. The 20 acre tract near the Sigler well will host immediate operation, delayed briefly by Wednesday’s rain. Wilbarger Southern aims to be first to start work and plans a rapid job.
Fast Vernon busy with farm and line work as a stormhouse is dug at the Fast Vernon School. Sam Hall to oversee the project. Interscholastic league meet set for next Friday and Saturday with Mast Vernon aiming to contribute in basketball and spelling. Jewel Love senior speller and Lee Love junior. Various locals, including Floyd Burchfield, R. B. Judd, W. M. Sullivan, Jim A. White, A. VP. Whiteel and son Arnold visiting Vernon recently. N. H. Lewis in the city to study oil prospects.
The Altoa high school team travels to meet Fair Xrounds in a Friday game set for four o clock. Fans are invited to attend the nonleague matchup at the fair grounds.
Frank 8 Slockett advertises 250 bales of good clean alfalfa hay for stock protection at one dollar per bale. Hurry for supply while available.
Civil engineer John Nabers has prepared several rig locations in the Sigler field over recent days. A flood of new company inquiries seeks rapid surveying as firms race to begin drilling, reflecting high demand and urgency in exploration activity.
Classified notice seeking fresh cotton rags for the Record office. No old stockings or woolen pants. Contact Howard Heath at 502 or 21-Ste for details.
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