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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
1
Adam Donges local chicken breeder won first prize with Buff Orpingtons at Plainview show, judging noting stain color and top quality. He previously claimed honor at Cotton Palace in Waco and envisions Plainview building a 65000 auditorium for future poultry events.
Lee Satterwhite a state legislator addressed Wilbarger farmers stressing cooperative marketing to stabilize prices and raise prosperity. He urged county home demonstration agents and farm agents to boost efficiency and education, arguing organized farmers can better manage markets and secure fair prices.
Elks last night cleared about $100 from the charity ball held in the club rooms. A precise total wasn’t set yet, but a quick tally shows the amount will meet Christmas needs of the fraternal body. Attendance at the dance was good. New Telephone Exchange Manager P Pettit of Cisco has taken over from GEO Harrison who moved to Cleburne to assist the district manager. CoP Smith and family of Oklahoma City are visiting Vernon for holidays. Smith is a former resident of Snyder with large local holdings.
Herb Thompson has sold his stake in the General Auto Supply Company to his partner R. W. Ferrell, transferring ownership and control of the business.
East Vernon defeated their rival on Friday as Brambler led with four field goals and one foul shot. Walker and Moser contributed steady scoring while Cromston struggled for the opponent's defense. Vernon plans to play Quanah tomorrow with the game likely to be at Lot.
Vernon high school faces Vernon all stars in a postseason game at the local fair grounds on Monday December 26 at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to the school sweater fund. Coach Morrow trains the team for a likely tough matchup against a bigger opponent. the all-star squad has begun training and includes former local players.
Judges in a boll weevil contest in this county conclude Talbert should place second. A committee failure to submit returns caused West Vernon to be awarded the prize money for second place.
Report describes crowds of students riding trains to Vernon and Fort Worth as health scare unfolds after a wolf bite leads to rabies testing in Austin. Miss Melba Rath Pickens and others arrive from Fort Worth while several students return from colleges in Dallas and Nashville.
Church members will display a Christmas tree and decorations in the chancel building next Sunday morning at 9 AM. Bring gifts for the King including fruit toys and money to be sent to Albany and Stasca orphans and ministers. Mrs. J A Birdsong will tell a Christmas story. Everyone invited.
W. D. Berry spoke to high school students Friday morning in a set of talks on court procedures. The presentation was described as strict and informative, aiming to clarify legal processes for the audience.
Benard McMahan of the Colorado-Tetialt Association says Highway 5 workers duplicate Gulf Association work from Texarkana to Texline. Both groups collect funds in each community along the route. The Gulf favors east of Henrietta but sees duplications westward as wasted effort.
Herman Gearhart at age year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. I H Gearhart of Odell, died Monday morning at a local sanitarium. He became ill suddenly last week and received emergency surgery. Burial followed at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Odell with Rev Pearson of the Odell Baptist Church presiding.
Dr Howard argues Wilbarger County lacked fair tests for oil prospects, citing Mexia and Vernon fields. He notes deeper drilling produced gushers at other sites and urges sinking wells to 8,500 feet with proper machinery and funding.
The Vernon School Board presents statistics to the City Commission showing crowding at Vernon high and junior high schools. It cites enrollment, non residents, and compulsory attendance laws, urging funding for a new high school building and related facilities.
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