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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
1
State officers in Houston expressed optimism about the future of the Federal Land Bank and its operations in Vernon. W N Stokes noted plans to start with 40 million in New York bonds, with 5 million to Texas, to resume normal lending within six to eight months.
Vernon gins are nearing season end with an output around 15 000 bales, as census estimates show Wilbarger County total at 24 870 bales. Five gins operated in Vernon until Dec 1 1920, now only two remain, with Chillicothe's new gin drawing some cotton away.
Hillcrest Country Club purchased 150 Gambusia affinis minnows to stock a screened hatchery before release into the lake. The fish prefer shallow water and will be introduced into the main lake as they multiply.
The Baptist Church meeting will close Sunday night as announced by pastor Rev. W. T. Rouse. There have been a number of confessions and fifteen additions to the church. Rev. C V Edwards, assisting in conducting the meeting, returns to Fort Worth Saturday night and will lead the Saturday evening service.
Alford France was arrested Thursday morning by Sheriff W. A. Ish and is being held. The case involves aggravated assault and the suspect remains in custody as officials continue the investigation.
Old resident of Vernon VT. OW. Smith dies Sunday in Mounds Oklahoma at his sister Mrs. R. L. Barton’s home after more than two years of illness. He lived in Vernon about forty years, worked in real estate until two years ago, and was born in Louisiana then moved to Mississippi before coming to Texas. He is survived by his father in Mississippi, brothers in Mississippi, and two sisters in Mounds and Mississippi. Funeral services held in Mounds Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Dora Russell Barnes will lecture Thursday afternoon April 14 in the library auditorium on clothing the family economically. She will demonstrate dress form construction and making a dress, noting forms reproduce the wearer’s good and faulty points. She estimates an hour to make a dress form with several women working and less than two dollars in materials.
An infant underwent a minor operation, performed by Dr. and Mrs. Worrell, as reported in local notes.
Vernon resident C. Ah. Delmasso returned last week from a nine month trip to Italy. He had been in northern Italy to settle family estate affairs and was delayed two months due to misplaced citizenship papers. An American consul aided his return by contacting the U S Government to verify his identity. He has lived in this country since 1882 and last visited his birthplace about ten years ago.
The Texarkana Chamber asks for specifications to build a gateless cattle guard for a municipal park. Plans show strips nailed on braces laid horizontally. cattle would fall through while automobiles pass without issue. Request routed to Texarkana authorities.
The American Legion baseball team has trained for two weeks with useful material emerging. Commander Elzy Youngblood says more players are still needed to strengthen the squad.
Dr. W. T. Dickey a Vernon resident for about twenty years and former owner of North Main Street property died Wednesday in Houston. His widow survives, with a relative Mrs. B. S. Hendrick of Chillicothe noted. Dickey once owned the White Rose Cafe building and was well known locally among older residents.
Heavy rain crippled rail traffic across Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. Frisco lines from Quanah to Vernon and Altus to Hedrick suffered major damage with bridges washed out and three beats lost. Bridges on Orient, Wichita Falls & Northwestern, and Rock Island lines also damaged. Bridgetown wagon bridge washed away. Two deaths reported at Dodsonville. Crosbyton expects beneficial wheat rain.
Vernon city schools report 1050 or 1110 students this year, up from last year by 14. The increase yields about 111 more state money for next year at roughly 14 dollars per student. Vernon has three ward schools and one high school. County census pending. Superintendent Report predicts rural schools will see at least 260 students.
The Aetna well is down about 2100 feet with heavy machinery and water problems. H M Sparks reports difficulties including large caves and a broken swivel plus three failed fishing jobs. Operators intend to push the well as a major deep test.
Poultry specialist F. W. Kazmeier of Texas A and M College will speak Saturday in the library auditorium on The Rearing of Chicks Standard Breda vs Scrubs and Marketing of Bugs. He will also demonstrate judging of poultry and answer questions from attendees.
Wichita Falls lawyer Morgan confirms he will seek the Thirteenth District seat next year. He cites a strong record from his law career and local service in Wilbarger County while noting Parrish’s bid for the U S Senate. The district includes Wilbarger Wichita Clay Montague Archer Jack Wise Cooke Denton Baylor Throckmorton and Young counties.
Harrold public schools announce seventh month honor roll with students from first through eleventh grade achieving averages at or above sixty percent. Notable names include Helen Harmer, Ruth Gribble, Clarence Nichols, Bob Vaughn, and many others across eight grades.
The St James Street sewer line about 3000 feet long is nearly finished at an estimated cost of 2000 dollars. City officials expect completion today and plan to connect the new line to the existing system once testing is complete.
Former commissioners Tawther Webb and C. M. Ladd were defeated by William Blackwood and E. M. Rogers by small margins. Blackwood edged Webb 285 to 284, Rogers beat Ladd 292 to 271. Several votes were discarded for unpaid poll taxes affecting a 1910s-era election. Both winners pledged careful action and contact with the press after reviewing plans.
A tornado and ensuing fire in Clarendon Tuesday night caused about 250000 in damages. Dick Allen’s new garage roof was lifted, ten cars wrecked, and lines cut across the telephone system. Numerous stores and garages including R I Rigger, Bennett Grocery, Finley Variety, and others were badly damaged or destroyed. Fire insurance was ample but tornado coverage scarce.
Barry and Well, a Bowie based cotton buying firm, has opened an office in Vernon above the Inadige Brothers Motor Car Co. The firm has purchased substantial cotton in Vernon over the past year and plans to buy in larger quantities.
Tolbert circuit elected delegates including Miss Tania Sweatman W R Mars tin Oscar W Tooley and Ollan Frost for the District Conference at Ouallah in April 2021 R R Brooks and Oscar Henry chosen as alternates.
In the county court Wi An order was issued discharging temporary administrix after the probate matter of HW Arnold was settled.
Partial OCR notes report brick sidewalk work at the Texas and Cumberlin corner near a hotel. The project appears underway with emphasis on corner energizing the area.
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