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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
1
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mr. Morrow resigns effective February, seeking broader citizen control over plans for Vernon’s Chamber. He cites desire for “free hand” by citizens, staying in Vernon, and continuing business in the area.
The home demonstration agent received expressions of appreciation from Buckner Woman’s Home for butter sent from the county show held here last week. A majority of submitters preferred having their contributions given to this charitable institution.
The defendant, charged with bootlegging, was released on $9,000 bond. His case is scheduled to appear before the February district court hearings.
A Monday afternoon meeting at the opulent guard armory in the HMewart building drew 73 to 200 attendees. Clyde Watts from Wilbarbor spoke on recent state convention details, noting farm bureau aims and plans while new officers will be elected in June.
A fire gutted the Cottage Room hotel on the northwest corner of East Texas and Mesquite streets Thursday morning. The blaze damaged nearby property as winds fanned the flames and a caretaker escaped with difficulty. Authorities suspect an incendiary cause, with total losses around 5000 dollars and residents fearing spread to adjacent homes.
Official word states Nicolai Taine will represent Russia at the European Council in Geneva. The announcement ties into broader aims to stabilize economic conditions amid ongoing geopolitical shifts.
A 14 inch alligator was sent to Hermon Abbott from his brother Tela Toland in Vernon. The reptile, kept in a tub of sand, appears dead on cold mornings but can thrash if disturbed, and is described as a Florida visitor’s pet.
Vernon municipal light plant bonds drew strong bidding with ten bids submitted. Pradenadel Company of Chicago won a $100,060 issue, printing the securities. Highest sealed bid reached $100,766 with premiums boosting the total. Street extension bonds added $24,687.50, totaling $126,? (note: text contains garbled figures) The bid results pleased city officials and Mayor Harry Meson indicated further action if needed.
Miss Ently Goodfellow and St Hinds women demonstrated home meat canning, showing beef worth fifteen dollars per five thousand pounds when and after canning yielding fifty cents per three inch can. They counted 150 portions from one batch, totaling seventy five dollars, with materials totaling twenty seven dollars, a net gain of forty eight dollars. Funeral services were pending for Mrs. L. E. Fisher as her mother Mrs. Crutchfield improves from pneumonia.
Miss Catherine Pierce daughter of T L Pierce of this city plays accordion and violin in the Tinkas Symphony Orchestra. Her performance has earned her recognition in the state's metropolis. She studies at Southern Methodist University.
Alfred Allen dies at Harreld of heart trouble. He was born in Indianapolis in 1880 and lived in Kansas before moving to Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Tuesday at East View cemetery, with Reverend Johnson officiating. Survived by three sons, three daughters, seventeen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
A group of robbers looted a local Oklahoma store taking clothing and dry goods. Police reportedly recovered some items but the incident draft remains under investigation with a possible lineup of suspects and an upcoming public notice.
Ten club presidents and secretaries gathered in Miss Fiorella’s office for a county meeting on club work and future plans. Speeches reviewed past efforts and outlined tasks for the year with county leaders reporting progress before a tea in the Vernon Tea room.
A garbled clipping reports the Salvation Army chief involved in a public dispute over remarks about women. The text is incomplete but suggests criticism of organizational conduct and calls for accountability within the charity.
A talk on poultry feeding given by A and M extension experts explored how feeding affects chicken production. Speaker Kassieler urged breeders to use proper feeds and careful management to improve laying hen quality and overall flock health, detailing breed traits and practical feeding guidelines.
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