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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
16
A state expert outlines curing as improving flavor and reducing starch while detailing financing for a Vernon potato plant. Plans include a 5 000 bushel house funded by growers, a California plan cooperative, and divisions of common and preferred stock.
A contractor said the Phe Kincheloe structures on West Pease Street are nearly finished with two spaces ready for occupancy and a third to follow soon. The steam heating system is described as among the state’s most complete, with about one hundred radiators to be supplied from the boiler and final glasswork remaining on a low storefront.
Peter J. Cabe leads a two week revival in Thalia presented by Brown's Gas Group. He conducts the event under the Church of Christ banner with emphasis on kerosene language and local community involvement.
Drillers continue work on the Pyramid well with base making touches and straight reaming as they prepare to lower the hole anew. Completion is not yet assured with rock encountered and weather delaying progress. BL Churchill shows no new developments as boiler trouble is resolved and rates slip slightly.
The Elliott Toren Demonstration Club met with Mrs. C. Mason at her home near Elliett to discuss poultry and gardening. The February 28 meeting at Mrs. Chin's home will feature a demonstration of tat making, with numerous members listed as present.
Newly elected junior directors of the Chamber of Commerce met with the executive committee to learn duties for future service. They were told to assist the senior directorate while receiving training to support chamber policies and operations. Directors present included R. Holder. B L Haney. Curtis Renfro. P A Robinson Jr. A J D Shepherd. Roy Abbott. C F Swartwood. E J McCarter. W T Berry. Howard Timberlake. Walter B McCaleb. Elgie Youngblood. Joe Purker. T L Rouse. Chauncey Puckett. A A Hingst. Sam Napier.
Over four thousand dollars has been forwarded by the county collector to the state department for taxes collected this season. Five or six hundred county residents have not yet paid for their new licenses and are liable to arrest. The local office in the courthouse has plenty of seals. F. M. Brown of Wichita Falls joins Vernon Drug Store, filling the vacancy left by Jack Barnes.
Brick layers consent to a two dollar daily cut from fourteen dollars for a year starting March 1. The agreement involves workers and contractors J. C. Dove J. A. Carney G. A. Swinburn and Allen & Davis who say the cut brings business stability. Davis & Summerour promote farm credit services.
At The Churches Ray S S Hayne pastor, Sunday School at 9:45 am, morning preaching at 11, Epworth League at 5 pm, evening service at 7:30 discussing The Testimony of Experience to the Deity, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.
Bible School for all ages at 345 am. Communion service and morning sermon at Tlaim. Evening sermon at 115 oclock. Subject The Way of the Cross. Illustrated with chart. Prayer meeting at 7 40 oclock Wednesday evening. Children's story and supervised play Saturday at 3 o'clock.
Foy E Wallace Jr evangelist announces Bible School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m with Lord's Supper at 12 m every Lord's Day. The notice promotes weekly worship times and religious instruction.
REV W T ROUSE pastor outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning sermon The Cursing Church Member theme Sunbeams Junior Union at 2 36 p m Senior B Y P U at 6 p m evening service 7 20 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 15 Eight active deacons to be chosen Sunday morning All members urged to attend REV J A BIRNBAUM pastor service at 10 50 a m
Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 o’clock in City Hall auditorium every Sunday morning.
Young farmer Marvin Sharp east of town fell from a wagon load of oats to the pavement while removing the cover at the Ferguson and Martin Coal Co on Texan Street. He suffered a head injury but was reported much improved late that night.
After a Monday blast in Brownwood a fire destroyed a full business block. R. B. Rogers Dry Goods Co Dixie Theatre Moore Construction Brownwood Electric Co Coggin National Bank suffered damage. Investigators suspect burglars tried to blow a safe in the theater.
A Vernon seat sale manager reports eight renowned Victor artists may visit Vernon for a March event at Wichity Walls. Local theaters lack capacity to host the anticipated audience and cover the costs of bringing the musicians. A block of fifty seats has been reserved for Vernon residents.
Local shoppers report bargain pricing as Keyo sells at 28 cents per unit through a barrel or gallon offer at Th Brows Cash Gro, drawing steady customer lines and potential discount mass purchases.
Free maps of Highway One hundred tree wane of the de cade to Guil flighwa have been received by the Chamber of Sommerve. They govern the entire route from Galveston to sne Rook roe.
Davis and Summer advertise ample credit for farmers with improved lands, offering loans and financing options in the state.
A Black man named Jim Williams wanted on a theft charge in Chillicothe was captured Sunday evening by Deputy Sheriff J. W. Carrington. He remained held until Chillicothe officers arrived the following day.
Fragmentary notice shows a Southeast Corner Square location and mentions money for improved farms. Names include Davis and Summerour, with a reference to Southwestern Imp and Hasler. Details are unclear but imply financing or land sale related to farms.
Reverend Parker Moon famed Quaker worker from Southwest Missouri tells how five years of nervous indigestion headaches back pain insomnia and heart trouble vanished after taking Tanlac. He reports improved appetite sleeping better and no need for laxatives. He endorses Tanlac as a system builder. Sold locally by Ferguson Drug Odell Belchor Harrold Wilson Drug.
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