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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
Vernon bankers and industrial leaders predict 1920 will surpass 1919 in business with optimism over crops and oil prospects. They call for more wholesale and manufacturing facilities, more houses, and greater local investment while warning against speculative lending.
Members of the Church of Christ in Vernon discuss erecting a new 100000 dollar church as city growth and crowded facilities strain Sunday School and worship space. Pastor Tom Walker has identified about 250 members, with high attendance, amid a statewide push for a million dollar fund supporting church schools and related institutions across Texas.
W. C. Starr has bought an interest in the Vernon Electric Company and will be actively associated with the business. Starr recently returned from Alaska aboard the United States Ship Analga and is a son of J. W. Starr of White City. Olen Turner, who founded the Vernon Electric Company last June, continues to grow the operation with four employees and plans to add a second automobile and more help as demand increases. The firm conducts general wiring and electric supplies.
Not enough readable details to form a complete news item with names places or dates. The speaker advocates local mill production and discusses labor and capital considerations, comparing favorably to other areas.
Albert El Robinson Post No 67 asks Wilbarger county commissioners for use of two northwest courthouse rooms as Legion headquarters to host witness sessions and meetings. Post officials note no current HQ and argue minimal fitting costs with desks chairs and basic facilities.
J. A. Creager of Wilbargey County Pioneer urges men to motivate wives and daughters to pay poll taxes so they can vote in the coming election. He warns those who refuse may regret it and calls for active participation from cons stable to president level in the race.
Clem Barrett and TD Walls of Harrold Route 1 reported in Vernon today that at least one fourth of the cotton in their neighborhood remains unharvested.
The Dainty Jamedroom and Donehe nt Shop plans to debut at the northeast square corner in the former Prout Jones Tailor Shop. Fred Holley, proprietor, will install a doughnut machine by the window and offer fresh doughnuts and coffee as its signature items. Opening date set for February 1 after delays in equipment shipment and building possession negotiations.
W. B. Pivey of Denton arrived to visit brothers J. B. and B. Piper and tend to his county interests. Mr. Viner owns valuable oil lands on the eastern edge of Wilharger.
Robert Stokes fourteen son of Mr and Mrs W W X Stokes sustained a broken collar bone while playing whipcracker with classmates at school this week. He is recovering well according to latest reports.
Post office records show December receipts up 15 percent year over year despite first class rates at two cents an em compared with three cents last year. December totals reached $1004 for December THIS and $2244.01 for December 11, reflecting business from Vernon tributary offices after deductions.
M. Blair the county tax collector will be at Odell today and tomorrow to receive taxes from residents. He was in Oklaini on Tuesday for a similar purpose. The trips are at his private expense not funded by the county budget, though he has legal right to use his own money for public convenience.
City authorities pledge to enforce fire prevention ordinances while Vernon residents face individual penalties for neglect. A 12 cent rate reduction follows careful business district inspection, with notes sent to the state fire marshal and a promise of a new lower rate for Vernon.
The Farmers State Bank and Waggoner National Bank directors held annual meetings on January 1 and named officers for the year. Farmers State officers include EH H Rhoads president A M Bourland VP H Massie executive VP memories Rhoads cashier and RB Gibson assistant cashier. directors listed. Waggoner National officers include Robert Houssell president J G Hawkins VP W O Alderson VP TL E Piper cashier SC Heagsett assistant cashier W H Huggins assistant cashier and H Collen added as assistant cashier. directors named.
Curtis Renfro purchases a quarter section of land from J. W. Wheatley located about three miles southwest of Vernon. The deal transfers ownership of prairie land to Renfro in the nearby farming district.
Geologists in Wilbarger county report probable oil prospects west of the Piper pool with surface indications and Paleozoic formations suggesting shallow, cheap oil sands in Pease river territory. About 140 rigs operate in the county, producing seven eighths of Electra field output. drilling reports list several wells at various depths with tools fished or down for weather.
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