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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
9
At a Vernon meeting of the Vernon Cotton Warehouse Association and four Texas Farm Bureau committees the plan to have the Farm Bureau run the local warehouses was discussed. No action was taken, but a definite decision will come after the Association stockholders meet.
Wrestling note announces Harry Demetral desires a return match in Vernon with Young Gates. He left a recent bout due to an ankle injury but says the ankle is nearly well and prefers sooner rather than later. Demetral is currently at Marlin.
Members of the Church of Christ secure Chas R Nichol for a protracted meeting starting next Monday night August 22 in the tabernacle beside the church. Nichol, a nationwide evangelist, has spoken in many states and engaged in numerous public discussions. He will preach Bible messages to attract and hold local audiences.
Lon Byars urges every county farmer to form a one person committee to gather and prepare a premium agricultural exhibit for the county fair set for August 31 to September 3. Superintendent Byars notes favorable season and expects high quality fruits vegetables and farm products. Exhibits must be at the grounds by August 30 and will be received by Mr Reare who promises careful handling.
J H Antwine of Mineral Wells Texas will lead services at the Phi new tabernacle with two daily meetings at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. The new tabernacle will seat nearly 2000 people and is expected to draw a large public attendance.
Colonel Charles R. Forbes is designated commander in chief of government relief forces for disabled soldiers and will lead a consolidated Veterans Bureau. He oversees about 51,054 active policies and 397,800 term policies and directs roughly 1,000,000 in daily government expenditures on compensation and insurance. He will manage 26,500 war risk patients across 800 private and 90 government hospitals. Forbes, 44, previously vice president of a large engineering firm, served in the Somme, Argonne, and St Mihiel drives.
Miss Lillian Newton librarian submits the Vernon Pree Library annual report for the year ending June 30 1927. The 4151 volumes saw limited additions with 38 new books purchased by patrons rentals and fines funded further growth. Membership cards 3180 with 251 new in year and 12877 in fines and card sales.
Vernon and vicinity received heavy rain Sunday night while Fargo reported only a light sprinkle. R. B. Richardson said moisture is still badly needed for crops and the yield of cotton may be affected by the dry spell and late planting.
A fragment notes construction of a garage near Cloyus living south of town with vague references to I Q building and repairs. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or entities.
East and Midwest manufacturers limit production to orders amid scarce high class wearables. Brinson reports from Chicago describing the Pageant of Progress on the municipal pier with exhibits including Lincoln’s birth cabin and relics. A pen used by Lincoln was stolen during the event as authorities search for clues. Thousands register for the expo as an aviator dies after leaping from a parachute at the pier.
International tractors were sold last week to M. Bb. Taylor of Yving north of the river and Fritz Fluhmay and sons living southwest of town.
Pierce Alexander aged 13 son of Mr and Mrs P Alexander of southeast Vernon died at 4 10 this morning at home after an attack of lockjaw following a pint injury to his foot ten days earlier. He sustained a bruise while riding a bicycle causing blood poisoning believed to be the cause. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at Eastview with Foy Wallace as minister.
A reward of more than 100 dollars was offered for bringing in the first bale of cotton in Vernon County. The bounty was raised by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce junior directors and local firms, with Curtis Renfro and A. A. Hingst organizing. Ron Ante bought the bale and received a 10 dollar premium. The sale was handled by Peoples Gin Co. and weighed by J. B. Sheed with no overnight charges from Paylor’s Wagon Yard. A long list of subscribed firms and amounts followed, including Renfro Hardware, Bargdell & Co, The Vernon Record, Napier Brothers Motor Co, and many others contributing to the fund.
Kincheloe farmer T J McGill owns two land sections and sees improved farming prospects after recent rains. He reports cotton looks excellent with yields around half to three quarters of a bale per acre in his area. Early cotton should hold. late cotton may increase. McGill notes sandy land and expects a big feed crop locally.
Hill Crest Country Club members held a delightful house dance last night with a local orchestra from Okla. Busts were furnished by eTawson. About thirty five couples attended and refreshments were served on the veranda.
Farm club boys of Wilburger county will attend a two day encampment next Monday and Tuesday under the county agent. More than fifty boys are expected for recreation and education activities including games, cattle and grain judging, lectures, and demonstrations related to farm life and county fair preparation.
Superintendent S. Covey of Warrold prepares for the new school year with eight teachers, including Esther Sorenson Lena Stephens Edna Stephens Irby Cocke Jessie Dell Haney and Vern Walker. Two resignations require quick replacements. An eight room teacherage is provided for free for light housekeeping. If bond funds lag, a temporary building may be added to the two story brick school. Covey also oversees agriculture instruction.
Misa Eleanor Goss of the West Side Tennis Club New York will meet Suzanne Lengles in the opening round of the Women’s Nations Championship at the West Side Tennis Club. The match marks the first U S test involving Lengles in this event.
Vernon has been chosen as the site for the 1922 convention of the Odd Fellows of the lower Panhandle. A unanimous invitation wired from Vernon promises facilities and entertainment for delegates, with about 400 attending from surrounding counties. Notables from the association and Rebekahs are listed, and the Childress meeting runs Wednesday to evening.
Gotch defeats Youn in a three fall bout at the airdome. Ross won the first fall with a body scissors, Gotch answered with the second in thirteen minutes, and the final fall came after nine minutes with a hammerlock. Gotch departs for a city match tonight.
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