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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
1
Vernon merchants recall a thriving drug trade with strong growth since 1919, a shift from frontier saloons to modern stores. Oldtimers note rough town life, rail lines, and ranch money influencing business. one veteran’s monthly sales rivaled his earlier annual take while several firms expanded through acquisitions and land wealth.
NW long distance record story details Essex driven by Curtis Renfro and Ms Keen as Essex stock car makes multiple runs at Cincinnati Speedway. A 50 hour test covers , miles with rain and snow interrupting the attempt, averaging over 60 mph. Official by AAA Supervision. Association meeting notice for Tuesday at the Library Building, Fast View Cemetery region.
Oil actions reported as Magnolia Petroleum plans a well on the D L Green place about 12 miles north of Vernon. Rex Bord fan and Atlantic Petroleum Company Limited also advancing wells in nearby blocks but face delays due to British government formalities. Drilling reports list multiple crews active across sections in Block 14 and surrounding areas with various depths and statuses through December.
A small regional reunion brings together Holcombri alumni and locals for a festive holiday gathering. Organizers report cheerful conversations, shared memories, and plans for future community projects. Attendees include longtime residents and recent arrivals celebrating community ties.
A reunion brings together thirty three relatives including several long-separated members, with a Christmas day dinner following the holiday. The report lists attendees from Baker, Hoene, Severn, Nelson, Hogue, McDougal, Jackson and others, noting Wilbarger County Mutual Aid Association’s solid claims record, organization details, and policies. Odell ginning and crop yields are described along with county agriculture and census work, including local officials seeking enumerators and an example of a family veteran enumerator. The piece mentions crop insurance in the sandy Odell area, alfalfa, and the county’s ongoing commerce efforts.
The Robinton Motor Company buys the old post office building from W OPL Evans, previously home to Tosas Garage, planning a Buick parts department and pneumatic tires. remodeling begins after year end, with a 6000 price tag, to create a modern, full service showroom and repair department on North Main Street.
Rok Carpenter ten miles south of Vernon raises pure bred cattle on his farm. He stocks shorthorns and plans to exhibit registered yearlings at the Fort Worth stock show this winter. He has five yearling strawberry roans he believes will win and gives them special attention. Carpenter registers cattle bred on his farm and has a reputation for excellent breeding results.
Mr and Mrs J Thomas Dobey of Dallas visited Vernon during the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs T W Dunklin on West Maiden street. Mr Dobey returned to Dallas Sunday while Mrs Dobey stays to read with her mother and friends. Mr Dobey works for the Dorsey Company in Dallas.
Battery Service Station has moved its plant to the rear of the Simi Auto Sales Company on the east side of the square. EB Hathaway and G. Haredig are named as the new owners of the station, which specializes in electrical work on meter cars. The old stand is located behind what is described as a Texas garage with peeling posters.
Bo Milburn was arrested Tuesday morning by Sheriff W. A. Ish near Odell on forgery charges. He is described as a transient from South Texas and held on checks tied to a nine person matter, per a sheriff's deputy.
Price of Rasyland was in Ver non Saturday and says the Kayeland farmers have minted cotton yet to pick. Nearly one third of the lint remains untouched due to bolls freezing. Much feed remains in the field though weather has been fine last week.
The Holcomb Planning School announces the addition of ten new pupils registered in the past week. Incoming students come from Altius Oklahoma Quanah Elec tra Ragland and Vernon, joining classmates from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs W O Anderson have returned from Covina California where they attended the funeral of Mrs George Anderson. Mrs Anderson was known to many people in Vernon and Wilbarger county.
A garbled local note suggests a person named Floresville planning a move this Friday. Mentions Vernon and Mr. Sellers, with discussion of a new or existing residence and nearby neighbors involved in the matter.
Bowden and Bucking ham deputy collectors from the Internal Revenue Service will be in Vernon for four days to review income tax payers for the year. They will operate from the county clerk’s office in the courthouse and provide instructions on paying income taxes.
Miss Faye Greever, born June 18 1900, died of appendicitis Tuesday night in Wichita Falls. Her funeral was at 10 o'clock morning from her father William Cratchfield's Vernon home with Rev. Eh Ko Teareus of the First Met Church officiating. Burial followed at Kay Cemetery. She lived in Vernon until her parents moved to Wichita Falls and was active in church work among young women. Her grief-stricken relatives include Mr and Mrs W O and Mrs Cratehfield Li.
Stewards are installed to lead the First Mei Chareh in a new year, signaling a change in leadership and duties for the organization. The installation sets the tone for upcoming activities and oversight.
Mrs Batley Swartwood hosted a bridge gathering at her home Th afternoon with five tables of players. Decorated scorecards and holiday sprigs added festive flair while Miss Lillian Murchison won high score and Mrs R L More took the honors.
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