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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

9

Early hatching said key to poultry success

A. M. College poultry specialist W. Kazmeier told county fanciers that early hatched chickens mature into better layers and healthier birds. He outlined proper incubation, feeding, and care from hatch to two weeks, warned against overfeeding, cold, and musty feed, and emphasized standard bred stock and careful culling for top egg production.

W. Kazmeier Ami M. College Kagmeier Kazmeier J. T. Lutz

Vernon Nips Wichita Falls 1-0 in Thirteenth Inning

Vernon High School edged Wichita Falls High 1 to 0 in 13 innings in a pitchers duel. Nappy Baird and McAbee held the hitters with seven hits off Baird and 14 strikeouts for Baird, as Vernon finally pushed across a run when Smith singled, advanced on a sacrifice, and scored on a hit through the second baseman. Attendance was listed at 900.

Wichita Falls Vernon Nuneb Wichita Cpec Haney Clark Kizziar Curtiss Hiatt Larimore Tarper Baird S McAbee Baird Baldwin Whizziar Winnire Nixon

Woman Births Girl in Wagwagoner Colony

A girl was born on March 27 to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson in the Wagwagoner colony, adding a new member to the local family.

W. H. Johnson Wag Jgoner Colony

Dodge sedan sold to resident on Cumberland Street

A Dodge sedan was sold Saturday to B. Piper who lives at 3028 Cumberland Street.

Piper Cumberland St

New Panama Canal Zone Governor Named Colonel Jay J Morrow

Colonel Jay J Morrow was named Governor of the Panama Canal Zone succeeding Brigadier General Chester Harding after previously serving as acting Governor. Weeks earlier Secretary of War Weeks announced the appointment.

Pan Oms Canal Zone Jay J. Morrow Morrow Wao Himeary Macatini Budapest Harding Europe Star of Hope Aserien Nore

Clothing lecturer coming Thursday at county library

No admission Thursday as Mrs Dora Russell Barnes, clothing specialist, visits to share ideas for spring dresses and inexpensive dress forms. The library event invites all county ladies and marks sessions with county girls in the State clothing contest to receive guidance from the expert.

Family narrowly escapes drowning as Red river floods Tipton area

Mr and Mrs Petty and two daughters living six miles southwest of Tipton escaped drowning when the Red river overflowed April 4 flooding their farm. Water rose eight tides inside the house. the family waded neck deep to a sand hill and remained all night. Residents rescued them next morning as widespread flooding damaged bridges and submerged the countryside. water has since subsided.

Tipton

Marry At Court Howse

Miss Myelwn Frank daughter of Mr and Mrs B Frank of Devol Oklahoma wed Short of Tulsa in a 10 oclock ceremony performed by Justice of the Peace E J Griffiths in his office. The couple returned to Tulia to make their home with Mrs Frank mother of the bride witnessing.

Myelwn Frank B. Frank Devel Okla Mar Tulsa E. J. Griffiths Shori J. B. Short Tulia Devol

New Vernon clubhouse advances as road work starts

The Inlcrest Country Club clubhouse near Vernon, Texas, progresses toward completion with May 15 as a likely finish date. Interior features include a 30 by 40 foot lobby, brick fireplace hallway, two dining rooms, and upstairs rooms in oak and pine. A surrounding porch, private dining area, showers, and billiard room await finishing touches. The project estimated at about 23 508 dollars precedes plans for tennis and golf facilities. Road improvements along the Wilbarger stretch to the Seymour bridge are under way, with Massie and others noting the new Wichita river bridge and county road work.

Wilbarger County Bigler Fonteen Miarvie A. M. Bourland F. J. Massie Lon Byars O. A. McCaleb J. Archer

Death of Naome B. Standlee in Wilbarger County

Miss Naome B. Standlee daughter of J O Standlee a farmer seven miles southwest of Vernon died Monday after three weeks of typhoid fever. Funeral 2 pm today at the family residence burial in Mount View Cemetery Rev RB Tooley officiating She was 20 last January 25 Survived by her father and brothers Jack and J Standlee sisters Mrs Blubert Carpenter Mrs FE H Richie and Miss Mary Standlee all residing nearby.

Biss Naomi Standlee J. 0 Vernon Maat View RB. V. Tooley Miss Standlee Wilbarger County Feard County Jack Standles Blubert Carpenter FE. H. Richie Mary Standlee

Fruit Not Harmed by Cold in County Report

County agents report fruit in the area has not been materially affected by the cold so far. Peaches are thinner in the eastern part, but near Vernon the crop is thick, and continued cold may yet affect fruit and plant growth.

Vernon

Tolbert wins district debate at Quanah and prep for state

Tolbert won the district debate Saturday at Quanah among ten counties and will represent the county at the state meet in Austin. Swinburne led the afffirmative on open shop, while Tolbert's team dominated literary and athletic events, with multiple firsts in track and other competitions.

Tolbert Quanah West County Will Baverick Charles Mmnerick Swinburne Karles Minerick Whel Emerick Hater Shypmonds Swinburn Wil Emerick Dawse Trooks

Annual Downs Picnic Set for May 7

The Downs picnic, held annually for 37 years, will occur on the first Saturday in May, May 7. It is an all day event with broad local and regional prominence and invitations extended to all residents.

Boy to Lockett Couple Born Friday April 8

A son was born Friday April 8 to Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Schnitz of the Lockett community.

Lockett A Hor Fred Schnitz

Poores Daughter Plans Proxy Wedding In April

When the April wedding planned for Juanita Miller daughter of Joaquin Miller is announced she says she will wed by proxy. The unnamed fiancé is described as related to her and Juanita has disappeared from Oaklane Car home prompting her to insist on a proxy ceremony if needed.

Juanita Miller Joaquin Miller The Sierras Dia Miller Juan Suaie O Cepomsrom Oaklane

Triangle Drilling Seeks Pay Sand at Every Foot Progress

Triangle number 1 drillers in Streit section TOS press on with extreme caution as Raft falling continues toward 200 feet. J E Watts reports pay sand likely at multiple depths while Pyramid and Sigfer prospects map pay zones. day and night crews, equipment issues, and recent breakdowns slow progress toward a potential ten day gain.

Triangle Number Streit TOS J. E. Watts Dina Bert Waits Teest Ing

Charles Holder to Take Post as Tribune Chief Advertising Manager

Charles Holder leaves this week for Quanal to become advertising manager of the Tribune Chief. The publisher announces the Tribune Chief will be semi weekly. Holder has spent two years in Vernon and worked at Russell's Dry Goods Store and the San Jacinto Life Insurance Company. He now serves as vice chairman of Vernon’s Chamber of Commerce junior board.

Charles Holder Quanal Tribune-Chief Holder Vernon Russell San Jacinto Life Insurance Company Chamber of Commerce

Oil Field Worker Dies After Falling Joint Incident

Yom Suggs an oil field worker at Hlectra died Saturday night from injuries after being crushed beneath a falling joint of steel. The Griswold company well east of Hlectra was the site of the accident.

Temperature Stays Just Below Freezing Amid Cold Spell

BR B Sherrill, heat weather observer, reports the thermometer did not reach freezing in recent days. Sunday night the mercury was within half a degree of danger, but a noticeable moderation followed last night. Daytime readings averaged around 70 degrees.

BR. B. Sherrill

Young Farmer J Wise Dies at 27 Near Stokes Place

Young farmer J Wise aged 27 of Stokes place south of town died Monday April 4. Survived by wife and one child. Father W W Wise of Sorsicana attended funeral services held at Ockett Wednesday.

Hia J. Wise Stokes Place Town WW. A, Wise Sorsicana Ockett

Little Paul Pugh Dead

Four year old Yani C. Pexa, son of Mr and Mrs J Y Pugh of North Vernon, died in April at the family home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Eastview Cemetery with Rev B A Lane officiating.

Yani C. Pexa

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