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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
4
Citizens debate the value of paving highways as a key county project. Advocates argue paved roads boost commerce and safety, while critics request cost breakdowns and long-term plans before committing funds.
The notice announces the appointment process to fill the unexpired term of J. N. Fulcher as County Superintendent. It specifies selection procedures, eligibility, and timetable for candidates seeking the post.
A. D. Jackson from the State Experiment Station commends Vernon and Wilbarger counties for leading Texas in building and crop quality. He notes soils and cities as strengths and urges continued soil fertility through crop rotation and waste utilization to boost markets. County Fair support is also urged as next week approaches.
The Federal Government will spend 75 million dollars on highway improvement, boosting Wilbarger county where a bond issue supports good roads. Voters approved 100 thousand dollars for District No. 1, aided by state and federal funds totaling 623 thousand dollars, effectively paying the community to build its own highways. Citizens along the roads can attest to the value and impact of pavement on travel and property.
An editorial urges Vernon citizens to honor the town by donating land for a new high school and athletic fields. The piece praises Wilbarger county pioneers and calls for wealthy residents to immortalize themselves through a lasting municipal gift benefiting boys and girls. The tone champions community service and local progress.
Fargo dispatch reports Fort Worth evangelist W. M. Hawkins preaching in a series of meetings at the Methodist Church with Rev. Tooley as pastor. Many conversions and renewals noted. Junior choir with about 60 children providing music. Local residents Reed Wiggham, Burnett Packer, Marvin Sweatman and others visit or return from travels and family events.
Fort Worth visitors called on D. W. May and family while D J Wilhelm sold hay in Vernon Saturday. Rev W P Garvin of Vernon attended M E B Church events this week. Mrs J R Greene has been ill. Mr and Mrs A Allison returned from a Plains trip and own several farms. Herman Allison accompanied Mrs Allison to Wichita Falls where Dick Bowers from Rexall Drug Store in Childress joined relatives. County Agent G R Jones and Marvin Sharp attended a Poland China hog sale in Childress Saturday.
Tot C. Levens and Miss Irene Fuller married Friday August 1 by Justice T. J. Griffiths in his office. The ceremony occurred at 5 25 PM. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Fuller of East Pease Street, will reside in Rotan where the groom runs a business.
The Record notes invitation to the commencement exercises at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton on August 26. Rev. W Mclung of First Baptist Church Denton to deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Mayor R Cockerell of Fort Worth to give the commencement address. B O Brown traveled to Chillicothe on business.
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