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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
5
Vernon reports warn a smallpox outbreak in Childress with multiple cases, deaths anticipated, and strict quarantines. Schools and public gatherings are banned while vaccination points exceed six thousand as health authorities urge urgent vaccination and physician Certificates.
The article advises balancing a home garden with flowers alongside vegetables. It suggests planting around the house foundation or between the lawn and garden, using easy varieties like zinnias, petunias, bachelor’s buttons, cockscomb, scarlet sage, and cosmos. It also recommends a flower bed with dahlias and roses to enhance color and supply flowers, and emphasizes permanent native shrubs around foundations with annuals for seasonal color.
East Vernon defeated Vernon high school 24 to 21 on Pease Street court in a fast practice game. East Vernon led 19 to 14 at one point and 12 to 11 at halftime. Bramblett starred for Vernon while the Bowman brothers and Baker shone for East Vernon. Vernon to play Polbert on BE court this afternoon.
Miss Chrissie Anderson of Washington D C gathers state songs from across the Union. She writes to governors requesting copies and offers to help if a state lacks a song, aiming to build a comprehensive collection.
Marvin L. Sharp of Vernon was chosen a director in the Panhandle Swine Breeders Association at its annual Hereford meeting last week. Harl Lewis of Childress is also a director and secretary-treasurer. Over 600 attended the Hereford Chamber of Commerce banquet. Sixty four head of Poland China and Duroc hogs sold at an average of 104 per head, with a Vernon sow from Bourland and Sharp selling for 110.
Fire department responded to a smoke report Thursday morning after a Cameron Lumber Co stove pipe cleaning caused a false alarm. Separately a new Harrold Demonstration Club organized January 19 with Mrs. R. Lemon as secretary and Mrs. Edgar Kirk as president.
Funeral services for Mrs JL FE Fisher who died January 17 after pneumonia were held at 10 50 this morning at the Methodist church. Rev C A Waterfield and W P Garvin conducted the ceremony with tributes to her life. Burial was in East View with short graveside rites. Relatives from Dallas attended and Mrs Crutchfield mother of Mrs Fisher was unable to attend prior services.
A Methodist church recital last night drew high praise as every number entertained attendees. An observer called the performance an allstar cast with Vera Harrington among the performers.
Organ, Mrs Christian and Miss Geraldins Parker delivered readings exceeding ordinary merit. Attendance was good as Christian Miss Harrington and Miss Parker were scheduled to recite at the Hison Art Exhibit tonight.
Fire swept the A. L. Sneed residence at the northeast corner of Lawar and West Texas streets shortly before one this noon. The family was away, origin believed to be a kitchen stove. The home and furnishings were a total loss with damages $4,000 to $5,000, partly insured. Neighbors reported heavy smoke before the fire was located.
J. L. Dohoney will stay as Vernon city superintendent for two more years under a new contract dating from next June. He is completing his first year in Vernon and previously worked with the State Department of Education. Dohoney has been popular with local patrons since taking the post.
O J Weaver of Ovanal visited Vernon yesterday, staying briefly and meeting local residents before departing.
The West Vernon Home Demonstration Club meets Tuesday January 51 at 1 PM with Mrs B R Crim for a dress form making demonstration. Everyone is invited.
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