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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues for giving greater rural school aid from a 3 million dollar state fund, claiming isolated farmers and their families deserve more support than urban districts. It cites Bourland Consolidated and rural districts as needing funding to avoid becoming liabilities, contrasting with more populated areas.
Abilene in Taylor county advances a plan for a $550000 college and related facilities funded by a $350000 city site $200000 Methodist gift and $100000 business city gift. The project marks a major West Texas development with three colleges boosting regional growth and civic image. The effort aims to educate and train residents, shaping lives for decades ahead.
The Vernon community celebrates Clean-up Week with strong participation in planting trees and beautifying lawns. Despite progress, North Main and Maiden streets show vacant lots with rubbish while debris from a past fire remains unmoved, drawing attention to ongoing cleanup needs.
A mass meeting at Plainview denounces Governor Neff veto of the West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College bill and the Legislature’s failure to redraw Senatorial districts. A delegation to Sweetwater will push for a square deal or a division of Texas, signaling a united West Texas push for justice and potential state division. The Star Telegram notes strong West Texas resolve and a forthcoming concerted effort to secure parity.
A fashion conscious young woman plans a Dallas frock party arriving a day early by taxi to a hostess’s home only to discover the event is actually scheduled for Thursday. She apologizes and departs, leaving a calendar note correcting the misprint on the engagement.
A 60 year old woman at an A Nash Company meeting in Cincinnati reported 506 workers volunteered to surrender their jobs for January or February to aid unemployed tailors and clothing factories. The War Cry urges Christians to apply Jesus standards in business to reduce unrest and restore prosperity.
A revival meeting opens April 24 at the Methodist Church. Rev W Hayne will preach and C G Spindler of Tulsa Oklahoma will lead the singing.
Money to lend on farms in Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Long time and at rates as low as can be had anywhere. 101-tfc T. P. Lisman and Son.
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