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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1922
Page
1
Governor and State Health Officer urge Texas cities to observe Health Week March 6 through 11 with actions to improve sanitation. Officials emphasize cleanups, mosquito control, proper privies, safe water and milk, medical exams, school conditions, and stronger local health leadership to curb typhoid, malaria, and infant deaths.
Mose E Packer a prominent Wilbarger County farmer died February at his home north of the river after long illness. He was 65 survived by wife and nine children all living at home with a Dallas brother attending the funeral. Born in Arkansas he moved to Texas as a child then settled in Wilbarger County five years ago. Funeral service Sunday at the Baptist church in Barge with burial at Fargo Cemetery.
The Herring- Showers Lumber Co sold a Harrold lumber yard and hardware store and a Crowell lumber yard last week to Cicero Smith Lumber Co of Fort Worth. Smith has no other yards in Central and West Texas. Managers W. H. Wolft Harrol l and R. J. Roberts Crowell remain in place. The Herring- Showers firm operated these yards for years.
Wilbarger county livestock breeders increasingly grow hogs says county agent P D Chaney. He has received many requests for bulletins and information after recent hog sales. Enthusiasm grows for auction sales and fairs as farmers seek to view and buy fine hogs for breeding.
Mayor Harry Mason announced that city light bonds totaling 100000 were approved by the attorney general's office in Austin. Mason expects to return home this afternoon and a commissioners meeting is slated for tomorrow.
The Wilharger county grand jury returned 33 indictments Saturday night including 22 felonies and 11 misdemeanors. Authorities adjourned the session after presenting the charges to the court.
February licenses issued to G. C. McComas and Mrs. Josephine Stacy of Mustang Oklahoma and to W. G. Brace and Miss Roberta Beezley of Vernon.
Oliver A. Cates a Fort Worth and Denver brakeman suffered extensive burns when coal oil ignited after he started a stove in a caboose. The blaze tore through his clothing as coworkers freed him, and he was taken for urgent medical care. Cates claimed no clear home base, with friend T. E. Curnutt of Talihina Oklahoma listed as closest contact.
Rh W Madden of Lockett says he has lived in the county thirty three years and has never seen a time when rain is absolutely essential that it is not forthcoming. He states Wilbarger conditions aren’t as bad as people think and recalls other dry years.
Hill Crest Country Club plans a Washington's Birthday dance titled Doc tess at the club house Wednesday night. Invitations have been mailed to members.
S. B. Starr of Odell underwent an appendicitis operation Friday at Quanah. Starr is a ginner at Odell.
John Th. Houssels of Tang Beach California died at his home in Vernon. He was 60 last November and had been in poor health for months. Survived by wife and three grown sons, sister Mrs L G Hawkins. Father Robert Houssels a well known early Wilburger seller died Christmas Day. Funeral in Long Beach conducted by Knights Templar. Vernon reporters unable to attend due to distance. Houssels came to Vernon in 1930 and worked in the tapplement and are goods businesses.
The body of James H Mellroy who died last Wednesday morning was transported Saturday night to Hornell New York by his wife for burial in the family cemetery plot there. Mellroy aged 44 had been ill since September and had lived in Vernon about a year and a half coming from Hornell. He left no children. three sisters and one brother survive in Hornell. The couple had been living at 310 N Deaf Smith Street with the Dad Reynolds residence mentioned.
J YT Orr a former Wilbarger county attorney and judge enters the Jackson County Oklahoma race for county judge this year. He is brother in law to J P King of this city and stepfather of Sam Hogsett. Orr previously ran the Vernon Globe newspaper and later moved to Altus Oklahoma.
Knights of Vernier Commandery work to sharpen efficiency for the annual cup contest hosted by Mort Worth Mori 20. Drills held every Monday night in the Rinctheloe building under the direction of Bomar with Keith Terry out ill. A corps of players from Port Worth in April will serve as a support group for BG Hawkins of Veron. The squad includes Jim Bonardentonaster Dee Norwon Charer Packett Gary Muckel NW. BR. Tharge S. J. Porter Joe Bumner Claud Tennett Herbert Newson Moss Hampton To. Mel Gill 7K. Maurehison Clarence Liewel ton Barkly Norwood Cicero Albright George Leng Charles Thompson G2 V1 Wheeler Taib Caltey Keith Berry Guilford McCarroll and others. The present unit shows notable efficiency despite lack of prior military training.
Ore will speak tomorrow night at 7 on the cross of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. Nonmembers are invited to hear his talk and support business men and enrolled members. Orr is billed as a strong, persuasive speaker despite not being eloquent and has toured South Texas addressing farmers on cooperative cotton efforts.
In the Texeehoolhoarse district plowing discussion, T. BR Kuker notes rain could improve wheat prospects. Mr Tyler predicts better wheat if rain comes soon. Much grain is above ground, one omel of Tt remains alive, and Mr Taker owns about 100 arres of wheat land asserting optimism.
The Wil harger County Welfare Association distributed 27 garments to needy sufferers, answered 37 telephone calls, made 1 visit, aided several families with groceries, helped 3 individuals find employment, and provided 7 personal consultations. The group notes relief from distress during this winter.
County officers receive high marks in a Lloyds report on Wilbarger records. The audit notes neat books and an efficient court, with county judge Melingh credited for leadership. End of 182 balance stood at 233,324.21 and bonded debt at 285,785, with partial payoff since. Excess fees to county reflected in clerk and collector offices, totaling 2,276.28 for two years, with tax assessor balances 5820.69 in 1920 and 1921 sums noted.
Fort Worth March 11 to 15 marks the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show where tickets from Vernon on the Fort Worth and Denver railroad cost 5 06 round trip. Sales run March 10 to 18 with a final return by March 26. The rate equals one fifth of the normal fare. Attractions include rodeos horse shows and cattle exhibits along with agricultural and manufacturing displays.
An all day Washington's Birthday celebration will be held Wednesday at Riverside near Odell by Red River. There will be sneeches and dinner at noon. Miss Steckie Haines teachers the school and arranges activities. D. Chaney county agent speaks morning on club work and afternoon on a general topic. T. B. Davis of Ragland will also speak in the afternoon. Public invited.
A Saturday morning trash pile fire near the Edmonson residence on West Pease Street triggered an alarm from the Florida home. Firefighters extinguished the blaze before it damaged any outbuildings.
Bruce and Roberta Beezley were married Saturday night by Rev. BE. L. Moore at a West Maiden street residence. The ceremony united the couple in a private wedding.
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