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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
6
Describes soil erosion on hillsides, cost of runoff, and terracing types bench and ridge. Highlights that terracing, used in Southern and North Central States, protects land, enables cultivation, and reduces waste. cites Farmers' Bulletin 967 urging farmers to consider terracing.
At the Southwestern Open Shop Association meeting in Austin the Vernon financing plan for the local Chamber of Commerce won first place over other proposals. The Vernon system includes quarterly, semiannual, or annual dues via bank draft and automatic renewal to streamline collections. Karl Constantine attended as national secretary to aid members in round table discussions on Open Shop issues. The next gathering is scheduled for Shreveport, Louisiana, in June.
Farm kitchen walls should use plaster with proper mixing to avoid blisters and cracks. Alternatives include metal tiles or oil paint, with washability and durability in mind. Light colors suit dark rooms, while greenish grays fit south exposures and yellows or creams suit north faces.
Thirty two Vernon women met in Enid McCarroll's studio February 2 to form Musicians' Chats a group to study music and stimulate local interests. Officers include Miss Fyrd McCarroll president and Miss Verna Lately secretary treasurer. The Culture Club held a George Washington themed session with autographs and Liszt readings.
The East View Cemetery Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium of the Library Building.
In very small cities there is little opening for cargo shipments of fruits or vegetables. Shippers should not consign to such markets without prior arrangements with a dealer or USDA specialists. Mixed carloads often sell better than single produce and should be shipped according to dealer requirements.
Robert Pollock pleaded guilty to forging a check signed Robert Jones and was sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary after a two hour jury deliberation. The incident involved a ten and three quarter dollar check drawn on Diven Pry Goods Company.
A district court jury deliberated at noon today on the December 150 dollar heist alleged by Mommas Neely. The defendant is said to reside southwest of town and the incident involved ROC. The record shows unclear details and age claims.
The State of Texas versus J. F. Strickhand for forgery was set for this afternoon in district court. Strickland allegedly cashed a Russell Drugs Company check for 62 and signed Wy A Oates’s name. Vassey of Bovina appeared in Ver tot last week, formerly Odell resident.
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