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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
8
City schools report a smooth shipment of free books for pupils. Superintendent M Palcher states many trustees have not yet received funds from Austin. Books paid for to ensure proper care must be approved by the county judge before delivery to the repository, with swift forwarding to Austin once approved.
Joe Conway of Ochiltree bought T. A. Ferguson farm near Vernon after visiting Wichita Falls, Fort Worth, and East Texas towns. He said Vernon is the best location for a permanent horse operation and praised the area. The transaction was arranged by J. Ro Jones.
Webb sworn as commissioner of price number three after a special election Tuesday. Returns canvassed show the winner, with $25,000 in bonds also approved in the ballot.
Mrs. Geo DL Hix received a message that he is on the way home, expected to arrive tomorrow. He has served in the Navy for twenty eight months and recently held the rank of First Class Yeoman in the paymaster's office in New York City.
Adam Donges sold his home on North Bowie street to D. J. Showers, manager of the Herring-Showers Lumber Company, for 4200 dollars with possession in about thirty days. Donges to build in North West Vernon. Misses Elizabeth and Carrie Adelie Longe return to Port Worth after extended visits with Mildred and Iris Young, Mrs. Maud Wells and children, and Mrs. Addie Sullivan and children in Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Hurt were mentioned.
Jot AL Sperey of Vernon applied for appointment as District Attorney of the 46th Judicial District after Warlick resigns. Endorsed by the Vernon Citizens and many locals, he visited Governor Hobby in Austin. Storey, UT two years law, Lebanon University degree, served overseas with the 36th Division, commissioned at Camp Bowie. AL Williams of Childress is also a applicant.
Mrs J P Watts received a message Monday announcing the arrival of her son Lieutenant Clyde Watts. He landed at Camp Merritt while overseas and will proceed to Camp Shelby. He is expected to arrive in Vernon next week for discharge. Watts served with the Seventh Infantry, Third Division and has been overseas for about a year with the Army of Occupation for several months.
West Vernon News reports a flurry of social visits. Winnie Jackson of Chillicothe visited Theresa Hazard while Asa Vanghi and daughter Bra stayed with RoC Anderson and family. Others include Cook, Josepha, Caw, Defe Cook visiting W B Cook’s household. Clara Cook with Liey Pettit. King family with Iva King. Seva Anderson's week in Chillicothe.
A Chillicothe business visitor toured Vernon yesterday. J Boone’s real estate office occupies the Ferguson Building on North Main Street.
Ten of eleven arrested for speeding and street violations in West Wilharger entered guilty pleas in Justice Griffiths' court. All were fined one dollar and costs. one case remains. A jury trial is requested by the defendant. Charges included speeding, operating with no license, open mutification, and license status.
Warted announces a call for clean cotton rags at the Record office. Citizens are urged to bring and donate usable fabrics while avoiding old stockings or woolen pants.
Ballew reports splendid Donley county crops with rare maize and kaffir corn yields. Crowell’s A Y Beverly and Vernon visitors from Wichita Falls and Crowell noted in local arrivals. Panhandle trip yields bumper crops, while families visit relatives and customers in Vernon and surrounding towns.
Theodore Collins shows improvement as friends note progress. His father W. T. Collins returned from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Theodore has been in a sanitarium for about six weeks. The family expects he will remain in Albuquerque for several more months.
Miss Olnaie Wilcox home demonstration agent returned Tuesday night from Childress where she attended the county agricultural clubs rally. She was on the programs and gave lectures on baskets, table manners, and the laying of the table.
Miss Holk McGatnbey is visiting Wichita and drops by the home of Ter tineles. Ro MM sud. Ho Gilchrist. Miss Belly Kakle leaves Chursiey for a month long vacation visiting Corpus Christi and Dallas where she will stay with her sister.
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