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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
1
The Vernon Record's big automobile and prize campaign enters its final stretch with seven days left. Candidates urge vigorous campaigning as subscriptions and votes surge, creating a close race among leaders from Vernon and surrounding communities. The outcome hinges on Saturday night counts.
The Vernon Record announces a deadline for subscriptions with a 10 p.m. cutoff tomorrow night. Contestants must bring entries to the office by 10 to join the current vote schedule. Subscriptions mailed from any post office before 10 will qualify, even if the office receives them later.
Wilbarger county farm agent P D Chaney’s annual report covers the fiscal year ending Dec 1 detailing farm and stock raising progress. It notes 1946 visits to pig and agricultural club members, 3650 office calls, 72 office days, 1286 mailings, 18 articles, 36 school visits, 32 club exhibits with 15 prizes, and profits from peanuts sorghum crops pigs and related club projects. The report was forwarded to A and M district agents and to the U S Department of Agriculture.
Reports from Vernon detail traps set by J. W. Oller and B. H. Whatley producing four coyotes, while a fire destroyed the African Methodist church on Lanier Street with estimated losses of 8000. Pastor J. Henry Clark says no white person admits motive, pledges to rebuild soon as firefighters arrived and found the structure ruined.
Buffalo market reports show improved cattle prices as Packers and Stockyards Union and USDA efforts yield better treatment for cattle sellers. From June to September, 542 head sold for a gross $22.17 per head, net $18.33 after expenses, up from $14.50 on 1500 head in the past, with many farmers now able to sell cattle deemed fit for food at higher prices.
South Side Buildings in H Evans retirement project repair the exterior repaint metal ceilings awnings and interior front, with completion expected this week according to Mr Evans, a retired banker and realty holder.
Wallace Huggins recorder of the Local Commandry will travel to Plainview Sunday to inspect the plains city Commandry. George Stapleton a grand officer of the Govan Commandry of Texas will accompany him from Amarillo for the Monday inspection.
Henry Kenner, a pioneer resident of Foard county, was found dead at his Crowell home by shotgun. Coroner ruled death a self inflicted wound caused by despondency over age. Survived by wife and large family. Interment held in Crowell cemetery.
Clifton, a Vernon photographer who recently opened a studio, has been appointed official camera store photographer for the Star Telegram. He has extensive work in the Vernon area and has contributed photos to large Texas dailies, including coverage of major local events and news stories.
On Tuesday FE. OW. Hampton completed installation of a radio receiving set at his North Stephen street home. Mrs Hampton could hear broadcasts including the Kansas City Star night hawk program shortly after midnight, with reception from many cities this week. the outfit is a one tube detector type.
The home of J. D. Summerour was burglarized Tuesday night on West Texas Street. A quantity of meat and provisions from Summerour and a pistol belonging to H. A. Conner were taken. No clue was left by the burglars.
Four youths from southeast of Thalia were arrested in Crowell after a shooting at a Vernon County building wounded a 17 year old from Tickran named en Tickran. The injured youth was treated at a Kos sanitarium as sheriff deputy Reese assisted in the investigation. The motive remains unclear and the suspects faced felony charges.
Davis of Rayland acted as spokesman for a large group of farmers and stockmen visiting AL and M College. He spoke at the welcome address as the visitors toured the college and offered yearbyyear suggestions and criticisms of the work.
No. 35 Vernon Commandery to hold a special conclave at the asylum Monday to confer orders. The gathering aims to prepare and issue specific ceremonial orders.
The Thome Selener club plans a meeting today at 3 PM at Mrs Sherman's residence. An interesting program has been arranged for attendees.
Judge S P Huff longtime district judge for Amarillo Ver Wilbarger county died this afternoon in Amarillo after a telegram from Dodge W L Berry. He had served as district judge for several years and was a longtime Vernon resident. Funeral date not yet set.
Reverend Mr Davidson will be at White City Sunday December 10 at 2 o clock to organize a four singing class. Everyone is urged to be present.
Vernon residents led by Judes McHugh and Mr. Coffee plan a Saturday night departure to Washington, D C, for an executive committee meeting on highway funds. They will testify to county officials along Vernon routes urging support for selecting the Lee highway route. The party aims to raise funds this week to cover travel expenses and will stay through the end of next week.
Vernon area water is praised for irrigation with Mr. C C Wing noting low mineral deposits. King, a ten year Wilbarger county gardener, reports a fall tomato and turnip load fetching high grocery prices, though seeds and plant lice pose challenges. He notes water from the Vernon shadow belt is a debated irrigation aid.
In a rural farm eight miles east of town, 32 Black defendants were processed by the sheriff's department. Most faced gambling charges. judges imposed fines or dismissed cases for vagrancy. Several were found not guilty or given lenient penalties as the proceedings concluded.
A Mechans at the OF Clayton telephoned to relay a message that Thursday his father had died suddenly at Seymour. The elder Thomas was in Vernon last week visiting his son. The son left for Seymour upon receiving the news.
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