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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
5
Abilene has two water tank trucks aiding fire response where pressure is low. Comanche lays the foundation for a new 100000 high school building to host 1922 graduation. Local groups push tomato farming, city beautification, and youth anti jazz education. General Wolters warns Mexia martial law zone against domino parlors and loitering.
January results from the Fifth Texas National Egg Laying Contest show Barred Plymouth Rocks owned by M A Leo of Seadrift leading with 7 eggs, J L Lee’s Rhode Island Red at Lometa next with 2 eggs, and G Sayles White Leghorn from Dr… ham at 2 eggs. The report notes feed efficiency and total production for the 452 birds, plus ongoing university debates and a note on grasshoppers in the St Lawrence River area.
Baylor Alumni Association launches fundraising among Baptist churches across the state to replace the burned library and chapel at the university. Joseph H. Burt of Dallas, president, offers $1,000 to support the campaign and its internal and external efforts.
Plans move forward for two UT dormitories with funding drives launching soon. A memorial dorm for men, honoring Texas World War II casualties, stems from the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The proposed girls dormitory cost rises from 100000 to 250000 dollars after a recent board meeting.
Mrs Carp King will be Thostess this afternoon at 3 o'clock to the Bonheur Bridge Club. Decorations in flags and red white and blue honor Washington's Birthday. Mrs Harry Colley and Mrs Seth Ingram serve as substitutes. A two course luncheon will be served.
Readers invited to attend services at City Hall in Ulam Subject featuring responsive readings and Psalms. The schedule invites everyone to participate in the Mind focused gathering and worship activities.
Douglass Tucker, son of Mr and Mrs U J Tucker, is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs W E Bradley returned home from visits in Athens and Ennis. Bradley’s baby has been treated by a Dallas infant specialist and shows improvement. Mars Bradley and child have been away two months while Mr Bradley drills in the Mexia oil field.
Numerous for sale notices and want ads list items including a South Main lot 6Ox120, a roll top desk, a piano dining room set and other furniture, White Rock eggs for setting, and farm equipment. Warnings of contact names Luttrell Herring and Mrs Claude Justin plus addresses in Vernon and Minneapolis. Also haulage service, motor, and rental inquiries with phone numbers.
I have taken my farm 12 miles north of Vernon off the market effective February 10, 2022. This notice warns that anyone delivering to Bred Russell or Wilhelm Iaiplhementr Com pany will not receive rewards.
Notice of a sheriff sale in Wilbarger County stemming from a District Court judgment against Penn Burkburnett Oil Company. The sale lists a 40-foot derrick, boiler houses, engine houses, hoisting engines, and related equipment to satisfy a $53,400 judgment plus interest and costs. The sale is set for the third Saturday in February at the county courthouse. Public auction will proceed to the highest bidder for cash.
Describes a large oil field hardware sale including drills, bailers, jars, thread and line, tanks, rigs, engines, and tools located at Rob. Muir’s off station on Fort Worth and Vernon line in Texas. The sale is to satisfy a judgment for A B Dona with Sheriff W A Ish of Wilbarger County.
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