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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
1
A Lubbock Chamber of Commerce letter outlines support for a municipal electric plant in Vernon. The note explains detailed cost data, rates for residential cookers and large users, and cites efficiency gains, with plans for a bond election to fund a light and possibly an ice plant.
Mayor Mason presents the monthly statement of M. G. Neathery, a former Vernon resident, to justify a low rate charged by a plant in a state region. The filing emphasizes the rate as a cited example for comparison.
The Vernon Record prints an assortment of Santa letters received by its Santa Box. Children describe gifts they want, ranging from bicycles and wagons to candy, nuts, and balls. The letters reveal a mix of earnest requests and playful hopes as Christmas nears.
A workers' council meeting and monthly interest gathering were planned at the local Baptist church on Tuesday December 1 with sermons and talks led by Rev. D. T. Billington W. Mc Read and others. Other items include a board meeting women’s program and discussions on church finances and tithers.
Vernon Chamber of Commerce notes a Dorose Jersey hog firm seeking county support to establish a local log sale soon. The plan involves encouraging breeders in the area to offer stock for sale.
The Business Men's League of Primm Wright Oklahoma has asked the local Chamber of Commerce for detailed information on Vernon trades day. The city report notes Vernon trades day is praised as a great success in other communities.
Entries pour in for the Sixth Annis Exhibition of the North Texas Poultry Association in Wichita Falls. Poultry and pet stock exhibits, with packing and care plans, aim to surpass prior show records as December 15 closing date nears.
Walton Pefeet of the Texas Farm Bureau reports the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association holds about 100000 bales ready for delivery as sales progress slowly. Walter J. Troutt notes members receive two to three cents per pound above street price, while advances exceed a million dollars. Forty dollars per bale is advanced on delivery and final sale costs are expected to stay under one dollar per sale.
Wheeler S. Landy of Vernon county vanished after shopping in the business district and drawing over 400 dollars from two banks. Sheriff’s deputies searched county sections while reports suggest financial worries. A letter to his wife hinted he left voluntarily. Landy, 45, 5 feet 10.5 inches, 200 pounds, well known and popular locally, remains missing.
Louis White and Tinee King were arrested by the sheriff this week on theft and statutory charges. White allegedly stole a pistol from King, and King faces a more serious charge involving White’s family.
Vernon Elks plan an important meeting Tuesday to consider amending bylaws to hold meetings semi monthly rather than weekly. The proposal follows examples set by other lodges with reported success.
Railroad executives nationwide cut carload freight rates for farm products by ten percent for six months. The reduction mainly affects wheat for next summer and cotton products, with cattle and poultry in the area also benefiting. Any reductions since September 1 are included in the new lower rates.
November sales figures from Napier Brothers Motor Company list Touring cars with multiple buyers including Vaughn Davenport Richardson Hendricks Simmons Peters Hershman Gregory Vaughn Hempel Graf Bourland Deoigk Nabers Reeder Graf Davenport Maroney and Times Publishing Co. Roadsters show several buyers and Coupelets and Sedans list additional names. A wedding solemnity notes Katherine Camp and Raymond Buck ter of Mr and Me Fort Worth.
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