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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
5
An assorted sale advertisement lists a 120 barrel steel tank, a seven year-old mule, a 118 model roadster, ferns priced at two dollars per dozen, and other items. Names include Eli Sallee and Mrs Gibson with addresses in Houston Wanderers Streets and West Texas street.
Lockett Texas April 17. Local residents report visitors and gatherings across the area. Families from Vernon Wichita Falls Paducah and Electra attend services and reunions. Aubrey Lockett attends a state convention in Dallas while others travel to Lake Wichita and Vernon for church and social activities.
Local notes report Miss Eula Goodfellow meetings and family visits in Vernon and Wildcat. The White City team beat Wildcat 10 to 4, and a large Easter program drew a broad turnout with visitors from nearby communities. City ordinances and public notices detail licensing for carnivals and shows and recent council action.
Rayland report notes Mr and Mrs Vraneis welcomed twin boys on April 13. A girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Butte the same day. Joe Jordan and Lee visited Vernon. Bill Parrish’s family also traveled there. Ida Belle Anderson, recently released from Vernon operation, is expected home soon. Harrison Price went to Vernon. Reverend Plankins missed his Methodist appointment. Dick Watson and sister Deaver escorted Mr Deaver to the train. he heads to Hoyt, Oklahoma to work as a carpenter. Prayer meeting held at the church.
Heavy rain last week damaged surface tanks in the Hinds community. Several dams were washed out or severely damaged by the downpour, with local efforts focused on assessing scope and securing remaining structures. Authorities urged caution as repairs begin and residents monitor affected facilities.
Special correspondence reports an enjoyable singing at Mrs Parker's home featuring Roxie Range, principal of Red River school, and True Myers, principal of Sherwood school.
Notice of a sheriff sale issued by Wilbarger County District Court. A. P. Peck obtained a $525 judgment with 10 percent interest and costs against R. W. Ferrell and P. H. Robinson. Property described as Lots 9 and 10 in A. Peck Subdivision, West three acres of the dome Clock, Vernon, Texas, will be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in May 1922 at Vernon courthouse. Proceeds to satisfy the judgment and costs.
Clerk of the District Court of Witharger County issues notice that a judgment in favor of Princes A. Sumner against multiple defendants was entered February 7, 122. A writ of execution directs sale at the courthouse door in Verpon Texas on the first Tuesday in May to satisfy twelve thousand eight hundred fifty five and 0100 dollars plus interest and costs.
The Parent Teachers Association of the Central School will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Election of officers will be held and a May festival will be planned. All parents are urged to be present.
Miss Tuey Neal of Wichita Falls was the weekend guest of Mrs. Arthur Vernon. The visit included social calls and local gatherings in the community.
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