11 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
1
City commissioners announce a state law requiring all households within 200 feet of water and sewer lines to connect within thirty days. Mayor Harry Mason warns arrests for noncompliance, as authorities report remaining connections about 100 shy of the target.
Six communities pledge support for permanent roads in Wilbarger County with potential federal and state funding. A defined district plan could lower taxes and widen rights of way, while Odell faces opposition. Supporters expect significant funding and voter turnout to push a county or district road bond election.
Joe Goodger died at Farmers Valley Monday night from influenza developed into pneumonia. He was 25, formerly studied at a mechanical school in Kansas City Missouri. Funeral services were held at Tolbert Cemetery Thursday afternoon led by Rev Frank McNair of Tolbert Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife. Sympathy letters may be sent to the bereaved family.
H A Dodson married Mrs Winnie Jones at 6250 oclock Wednesday in the First Methodist church parsonage. The wedding occurred at the couple’s West Wanderer street residence where they will reside. Friends extend best wishes and congratulations.
Vernon reports Corporal J W Bell of Company A 132 M G Bn A BE F earned the French War Cross for distinguished service on the firing line. The decoration recognizes bravery and will be celebrated by friends in Vernon and nearby communities.
The Pictorium roof replacement is finished after a period of work that paused the show when rain halted operations on Tuesday night. Management promises no further weather interruptions.
A Wichita Falls digest reports Tom Piper attends AFB University in France for a three month course in business administration with U.S. government support. It also covers Vernon Pay Talk’s tenth anniversary, a Wichita Chamber visit plan to Burkburnett, and local plans to distribute German helmets for Liberty Tea work as part of the Victory drive.
K R L Nichols is appointed representative of the Vernon Record and will lead an intensive Willharger County campaign. The plan aims to present the paper’s merits to every family and secure subscriptions while maintaining a subscriber friendly collection approach in Vernon.
Prominent Vernon serviceman Showers arrived from Camp Bowie to receive his discharge after service overseas. He served in the ambulance corps and was slightly wounded. He recalls the Thirty-Sixth Division and notes drivers trained to navigate shell holes and darkness.
The meeting reviewed salary raises and staff reductions as part of a district savings plan. Superintendent Sidks expects the final staffing decisions to be made within the coming month.
Vernon district officials plan an interscholastic meet Friday and Saturday April 15 and 16 attracting about 2,400 to 2,500 visitors from eleven counties including Wichita Falls Chillicothe Quanah Childress and Knox City. Director General Bo R Sisk says homes must be found for delegates as many stay overnight and the event serves as a showcase for Vernon hospitality and future home prospects for teachers and students.
A meeting of discharged county soldiers at the library resulted in a temporary organization with T. L. Rouse as chairman and Ray S. Carney as secretary. A permanent group will be formed Saturday afternoon to plan countywide activities and assist with the Victory Loan drive. Volunteers urged to submit names and addresses of ex-soldiers to Carney at the Record office.
Funeral services for N F Sagely were held at Thatta cemetery at 4 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev RV Tooley. Death occurred Tuesday after a long illness. Sagely was forty seven years old.
Tassett & Son announce a one week sale at Thele store Vernon beginning tomorrow. Russell, who started a Vernon store a year ago after relocating from Odell, reports a strong first year despite a very dry period. He notes his long service and broad county friendships.
Volunteer firemen were roused at about six yesterday morning by a fire alarm. The blaze proved to be only soot ignition in a hotel flue on Fast Pease street and caused no damage as firefighters arrived too late.
Woolworth head F. W. Woolworth died at 7 am Tuesday at nearly 67. The Lancaster store and all Woolworth locations were closed in mourning. The company, 40 years old in Lancaster, operates 1038 stores with last year’s sales around 107.2 million dollars.
The Thrift Bank will be auctioned Saturday afternoon. The building, erected last year to aid in selling War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps, benefited from donated carpentry and painting by two sons. Lumber and materials totaled about R175. Stamps remain on sale, and no new members are being appointed.
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