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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1922

Page

2

Conference 5 Held Wednesday on Lee Highway

Davidson Oklahoma, Vernon leaders, and a host of local citizens gathered at the Carnegie library to discuss routes for the Lee Highway through the lower Panhandle. Two candidate paths were outlined, one paralleling the Galveston Colorado line toward Oklahoma then north to the Frisco bridge area, the other veering northeast from Vernon toward Red River near the Frisco bridge, with plans to submit maps to the Lee Highway Association board for final routing.

Vernon Lee Highway Lawton Oklahoma Roswell New Mexico Davidson Davidse Vectors of Lee Highway Pankandie Oklainton Frisco America To Vernon Frederick Dick Coffee Jotnsen Dr. Johnson Mr. Coffee Jige McHugh Batsistos Dawton Hom Texas Paducah Pawlett Vernon-heswell Dyvideca J. .G. Nurwoort Td. Waldrop SN. McHlroy A. Wood Zeigler Ke Tucker L.A. Dabs Huckman Clarence Fux

Travel plans of Tull Berry and Iver Carvey party

My wife Mrs Tull Berry and Mrs Iver Carvey left yesterday for Littlefield for a two week vacation. They expect to be gone two weeks and will travel by truck.

Tull Berry Iver Carvey Littlefield

Farmers Pleased With Cotton Pool in Texas

Farmers in Wichita and Wilbarger counties express satisfaction with the first year of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. O. Hosek reports the Hastern ear Wilbarger and western Wichita areas show strong interest in the Wheat Growers Association. Hosek cites bank support from Electra and cooperation from county agents and field workers aiding farmers and local banks in anticipated product sales and increased receipts.

Wichita Wilbarger Counties Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association O. Hosek Research and Foreign Language Department Dallas Wilbarger County Wichita County Wheat Growers Association Flosek Hosek Guy RR. Jones Cone Ty TF. Davis Vernon P. D. Chaney Agen Electra Boerna Tlosek

Baptist Revival to End Sunday Night

A Baptist revival here will close Sunday night after three weeks of meetings drawing large crowds and steady interest. Thirty nine candidates were added to the church roll. pastors and workers praise the support and spiritual impact. The Sunbeam Band at First Baptist hosted an afternoon for children with lawn games and refreshments.

Baptist Revival Ments J. J. Mims Cal- Aes Christ Vashti Parr Ovella Varr Joszie Smith Geneve Maurine Leak Blackwood Wilgabeth Wemy Elizabeth Lane Laura Lane Vera ‘Thomson Fdberta Wolf Procilla Olka Bureel May Hollar Way Viellar Daveid Castleberry Wilson Hollar Kiwin Swine Chyde Hodge Pinch Cookies Fudge

Competitive exams set for August 1 by federal civil service

Competitive examinations will be held on August 1 under the United States civil authority of the tervier commission for filling clerk and carrier positions in the post office. Applicants must be between 21 and 45 years old. Exam subjects include spelling handwriting copying letter writing and arithmetic. More information available from the civil service board at the post office. Record Force notes a watermelon treat given by Mr. Lowe, who supplied fine watermelons to the force and neighbors, a gesture praised in the community. The piece urges county fair cooperation and public involvement.

United States Civil Authority Tervier Commission Civil Service Board Lowe Vernon Alabama Townsend United Citizenship Carnegie Ui Chamber Brary Manag Menit Wilbarger Cownity Odd Kelthe Air Fair Park Hillcrest Echo Grand Rebekah Assembly of Oddfellows Lodgeheave Ssocia Lower Panhandle 1 Tig C. A. Wheeler Souham E. Q. Vestal Jvallas C. UK Slatten Hillsboro Elizabeth Lamkin Paris Rebekah Assembly Alice J. Bedell Dathis Assembly

Federated Clubs Raise Funds for Allingham Park

The Federated Clubs of Wilbarger County report a public donation drive to fund Allingham park. After canceling the first note and applying 300 toward the next due, civic-minded residents, led by Vernon County women, completed the fundraising. A July community week boosted half the goal, with county men and women contributing further to finish the amount. Notable donors include Lop Byars, 25. Ku Klis Kaln, 25. C. T. Smith, 25. R. B. Judd, 15. A Friend to the Park, 25. AM Ferguson, 25. Ralph Cate, 1. HL Pendleton, 150. Allingham, 250. Mrs. Bod Parker, 3. Re 1, More, 100. Donation, 100.

Wolbarger County Wilbarger County Alingham Park Allingham Park Vernon Lop Byars C. T. Smith R. B. Judd P AM. Fergeson Ralph Cate HL Pendleton Allingham Bod. Parker

Bankrupts' Creditors Meeting Set in Wichita Falls

Adjudicated bankrupt and that the first meeting of the creditors of the bank rupts will be held at my office in Wichita Falls Texas on August 25 1922 at nine o'clock forenoon creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupts and transact such business as may properly come before said meeting.

Wichita Falls Texas

Markets Hold Barely Steady Close in Cotton Futures

New York and New Orleans markets show futures closing barely steady as of August 11. December cotton futures edged near flat, reflecting tentative demand and supply balance in the fiber market.

New York New Orleans Liverpool Galveston Houston

Notice of Bankruptcy First Meeting of Creditors

District Court in Northern District of Texas announces bankruptcy for Staley and Greene partnership and associates. August 1922 Wichita Falls office calls first meeting of creditors for Staley Greene and McCarter partnerships and individuals Charles Rosell Staley and Chauncey Depew Greene. Creditors addressed to appear as required by law.

Statey & Greene Staley, Greene & McCarter Charles Essell Staley Chinincey Depew Greene Credtstpors Reteres Wichita Falls Texas Staley & Greene Stley

Crain Market Quiet Near Close in Chicago

Chicago August 11 markets closed quietly as trading wound down in the crain market with limited activity and subdued prices observed across major sectors.

Crain Marrket

Mary Jeanette Bennett Delivers Pleasing Studio Recital

Miss Mary Jeanette Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Bennett appeared in a recital at the Huggins studio aided by her teacher Mrs W Tl Huggins The program featured On the Deep Sea Rustic Dance Lilliputian Parade Dance of the Marionettes The Marionettes What is this they do do do and various waltzes and songs with Miss Bennett performing with Mrs Huggins including Rose Buds Song Song of the Elves from Rose Dream and the operetta Froman members and titles indicate a child recital full of musical selections and friendly audience praise.

Mary Jeanette Bennett W. W. Bennett W. Tl. Huggins Huggins Ducelle Bennett Mrs. Huggins Crosby-Adamis Mann Krog

Notable Livestock Owner Encourages Pure-Bred Start

A 75 year old livestock owner told a USDA representative that starting with pure-bred cattle is worthwhile, noting even late in life is possible. His herd includes some grade Holstein cows despite not being pure bred, reflecting belief in pure-bred sires and improving stock.

United States Department of Agriculture

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