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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
1
Mrs. W.P. Durbin wins a special $100 prize as part of the Record’s large winning campaign. The race enters its final week with big vote opportunities, encouraging hustling candidates to push subscriptions before the lowest vote period begins.
Rex Boyd and C. R. Pearce of Oklaunion were awarded a grade work contract for about five and a half miles of the Colorado to Gulf highway. Six bids were entered. the Oklaunion pair bid about 15660. Start of dirt work hinges on bid approval and bond, likely three weeks before state highway department approval. Work covers Len Byars farm to Clanton and Condon Springs to near Tolbert, with paving limits defined. Bridges and culverts construction began yesterday as steel arrived and crushed rock is hauled.
Owen and Harris have started a building on West Wilbarger street to house a blacksmith shop and garage. The 40 by 60 foot corrugated iron structure rises on the southwest corner of the fair grounds where a filling station operates. Completion is expected by January 1.
Walter Kah and Miss Mamie Lee Smith were married at the bride’s parents’ home on the T. J. McGitt farm, 12 miles southwest of Vernon. The ceremony, performed by Dr K E L Moore of the Federated Presbyterian church of Vernon, drew 20 to 30 families. A bountiful Thanksgiving dinner followed, and the couple will reside in the neighborhood where they have lived for several years.
Mrs. J. A. Fain of Oklahoma City visits relatives in Vernon. She is daughter of Mrs. E. B. Johnson and sister of Mrs. W. D. Jerry and L. K. Johnson. Her husband J. A. Fain is linked to the U S Attorney General's department, representing the government in the Texans Oklahoma boundary suit.
Work on the Frisco railroad company station is finished including a new roof, a new floor laid in the office, and doors and windows reset. The project also included other minor repairs to improve the building.
The Zacaquiesta Company will restart work on its wildcat test at Bailey ranch ten miles south of Vernon. The well, started three months ago, had reached 300 feet using cable tools and lies on Section 90, block 14, near the Vernon-Seymour road. A nearby dry hole was drilled by Smith-Green interests on the adjacent section. The company owns a 1,280 acre lease where the well sits.
A late night incident near Vernon involved 82 unseen raiders listening as ballad singers performed at 2 a m. Sheriff Megiousen sent out men Reid Bailey Larrnmor Rob Key and J Hine in a pursuit linked to a baltigatum gambling case in Wilbarnes county. Convictions followed in a Vernon justice court with sentences to jail and further hearings scheduled.
A Vernon businessman at Hill Crest Country Club staged a dramatic golf mishap when his seventh drive sailed into a lake. Spectators and players recalled the event as he readied to deliver a telling stroke, the scene unfolding amid mixed chatter about the shot and course conditions.
Farmers near Fargo plow land for 1925 crops as Justice J. J. Greene visits. Cotton is nearly all gathered with some boll pulling and scrapping still in progress. Wheat acreage is expected to be light due to sparse rain. Work on the Fargo school building, a six-room frame structure with an auditorium, is advancing and should be ready after Christmas holidays at an estimated cost of about 6500.
The Executive committee and new officers of the Baptist Woman's Auxiliary for 1123, including the standing committee, are asked to meet at the church Thursday afternoon at three o'clock.
Residents from Honey Grove gathered at Dean's picnic grounds for a community event. Families from nearby areas joined in as food was served and social ties were renewed. The Odell church leaders spoke, with Garvin presiding over district services and preaching planned for Sunday.
Vernon residents lineup for a large scale charity show titled Round the Clock with the Debutean tes featuring familiar actors and local talents. The event includes Harry Mason Wood Berry Tod Lisman dy and Seth Pagram with a cast of singers dancers and animal acts. Proceeds aid Christmas gifts for Vernon Kiddies and a lengthy program continues with schools clubs and many local names in the audience and on stage.
Wilbur Sero County launches a two wheeled speed wagon patrol led by Ko Haynes, ex Breckenridge deputy. Motorists must renew licenses by January 12, bringing large W22 terms and engine numbers to County Tax Assessor C. M. Blair.
Inquiries for premium list in the Wilbarger county poultry show reach as far south as Cynerton Texas and northeast to Nahe ville ET secretary Howkersmith said today Many requests come from people who never knew there was a poultry show in Wilbarger county The show slated for December Us 29 and 30 has been moved from the Shive bath time to the Peek building diagonally meras the street front from the Record office The new site is described as the freest location in Vernon for the exhibition.
Mims departs for revival meet in Vernon area with plans to preach main service at First Baptist. Rev Mr Cox, county missionary, to lead Sunday morning sermon while evening program highlights BP work. Mrs Tate relocates from Chillicothe to Vernon joining local pastorate duties.
W. Oliver of Vernon and Bow Thenix of Wichita Falls test the cits last Friday for Southwest Tesus for a few days deer truant. They are making the trip in on car.
The Wichita Christian church choir performs this evening at Central Christian Church Vernon. Wayne Molmes and 0 DL Cheene forgery of Vernon attend as visiting members. No admission charge. A broad range of sacred music is planned by the church.
Haskell interests rapid refinery near Vernon on Sigler lease 12 miles south of town. Two wells spudded, output 60 barrels daily from the discovery well and 20 from the second. Plant capacity 100 barrels per day with 3200 barrels crude storage and 10000 barrels for refined products. Dwight Grant oversees operations. Bivens manages wells. Gasoline, fuel oil, and kerosene produced for Vernon market and company cars.
Mr and Mrs Lynn W Landrum announce the birth of a baby boy in this city. May Landrum was employed with the Vernean Record and news of the birth was received here.
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