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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1922
Page
4
Vernon enlists residents in a spring cleanup to remove unsightly heaps and blight. The initiative, pushed by Junior directors of the Chamber of Commerce, seeks broader beautification by planting trees or flowers citywide. Public winds and carelessness have left lots overgrown, but a coordinated effort could enhance Vernon’s curb appeal and resident pride.
The passage emphasizes that adaptable soil and climate, coupled with the cooperation of all residents, will greatly enhance outcomes. It notes collective effort as essential to achieving improved conditions and resilience.
A piece praising American youth and George Washington on his birthday, noting liberty opportunities and national traditions. It extols Washington as a beacon guiding patriotism from past wars to current policies, uplifting youth with inspiration and gratitude.
The New England textile strike stretches across major centers in the New Eughdad States with 30,000 workers out after a 26 percent wage cut. Cavalry units are on standby in Rhodeland awaiting orders. An insert features Miss Nellie Skuce cooking line net for piehbets at Bellefonte near Providence, highlighting Denis M. Fleming, president of Textile Workers' Union behind the nationwide action.
A Vernon Record reader recalls a Georgia driver sharing the car with a boll weevil who asks for the wheel and boasts of having run hundreds of them under the shed this year. The farmer retorts with a dismissive shoo.
Citizens of Foard County meet in Crowell to discuss forming a livestock association to improve stock grades. Memphis Munday city council approves sale of the community light and power plant to Texas Central Power Company at a reduced rate.
A girl was born Monday to Mer and Mrs J McCrumen who live twelve miles north of town.
The narrative follows early exploration by Marquette and La Salle and the establishment of Jesuit missions in 1675. La Salle traces the Great Lakes and Illinois River, builds a fort, and rescues Tonty after Tacquois attacks. The region, once French, later passed to England, then the federal Northwest Territory, ultimately becoming Illinois in 1818 as the twenty first state with 29 electoral votes.
East Vernon defeated Tolbert 20 to 18 on the East Pease street court in a close practice game. The first half ended 12 to 5 with East Vernon ahead. Bowmain and Baker guided East Vernon at guards, Dawson center, T Bowman forward. Tolbert featured Mannerick guard, Crouch center, Lacey and W Panerick forwards.
Mr and Mrs Jo H Trout hosted a Saturday dinner party at their Mast Wibarger Street home in honor of Mr and Mrs Walter Gillispie from Wichita Falls. Guests included Mr and Mrs Max Murphy Mr and Mrs Oran Taylor Mr and Mrs Clyde Hleath plus Miss Nookie Bren Miss Laura Pyree and Messrs Warren Kennedy Gus Buck Warren Clark and A Dike of Wichita Falls.
Vernon Shaw was stricken this morning with appendicitis and was removed to a local hospital. He will probably be operated on this afternoon.
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