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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
16
A special meeting of commissioners called for a curtailment of city water use. Emphasis on meters. unmetered lawn irrigation may lead to disconnection and double rates. Water limited to domestic use. leaks and sprinkling without meters to be restricted to ensure supply and fire protection.
During the Methodise meeting the ladies postponed their customary open house to the club rooms on the last Friday of the month. The social afternoon planned for April 29 is moved to follow the present plans as the ecclesiastical meeting closes.
Community items report Mrs Fannie Drummond of Ohio visiting Vernon Scoday for the young seonie branch and plans to attend Bay City and Cleburne meetings during the WC state events. Fort Worth Vernon high school baseball games are adjusted to Friday May 7 and Monday May 9 with local substitutes noted.
The county agent spoke to Rotary today on marketing local dairy and livestock. He outlined pricing, farm production goals, and county efforts to improve market access for Wilbarger farms while noting regional shipping and export considerations.
The federation meeting is postponed from Wednesday to Saturday afternoon to accommodate delegates attending the district meeting in Wichita this week. Mrs. N. KR. Heath will represent the local federation as delegate.
Seven African American individuals and seven white men detained Monday on charges ranging from vagrancy to more serious offenses. All are in jail and trial dates have not been set.
The report notes reduced cotton around Fargo and suggests a shift to grain crops after harvest. Weather and rainfall affect harvests, with wheat and oats impacted but grain not severely damaged.
Texas through Commerce informs the Wilharger county that a bid is sought for a dice hook. The state requests details and specifications so printers may submit bids. The local chamber is involved in coordinating the process.
Three county prisoners escape while being transported on the Seymour highway. Two recaptured. the third fled toward Oklahoma via the Red River. Officers on his trail reportedly close behind him Monday night. Martin Crenthouse of Quanah is in Vernon buying cotton.
A. W. Perrell and the General Construction Company of Port Worth are in Vernon today inspecting paving projects and coordinating local road work.
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