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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
2
In Wilbarger County Texas farmers report boll weevils die in sandy soils when spring heat drives weevils off cotton stalks into the sand. Clearing cotton rows and burning debris midwinter is praised as a practical control measure, though some caution against overreliance on this method amid harsh conditions.
Early Norwood assistant cashier of Wheagoner National Bank and Neth Hughes employee of Farmers State Bank wed quietly Saturday evening at the First Baptist Church with Pastor L. J. Mims officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hughes of Vernon, has lived here most of her life and recently worked at Farmers State Bank. Norwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Norwood, served in the American navy during World War I. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Wichita Falls Dallas and other cities.
Assistant Secretary of War Waenwright begins a nationwide tour from Philadelphia to review industrial mobilization plans. He will visit Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Louisville Rochester Buffalo Cleveland Detroit and Pacific Coast cities to identify plants that could be mobilized in an emergency.
The bride and groom, popular in Vernon's social circles, plan to reside in Vernon after his discharge from the navy four years ago at Scapa Flow. Both are well regarded in the county with many friends here.
New officers for the year 22 in WR were elected by the Corals Federation of Women’s clubs at a meeting held at the Public Library Saturday afternoon. M. Bilnir was chosen president, Mon. Bo. Keltz first vice president, Mrs. O. A. Brunson second vice president, Miss Mary Blackman secretary, Miss Ethel Haney corresponding secretary, and Mrs. J. N. Johnson treasurer. Mrs. A. N. Vernon has served as president for the past two years, with a progressive record during her administration as the federation has been organized four years.
Pennyson hosted family members for Mer Tennyson’s birthday. The table featured a pink cyclamen centerpiece and a pink and green cake with candles. Dinner covers were arranged for Mins Duke and Tennyson of Wichita Falls Angur Tennyson of Electra Chancery Puckett Clyde Tennyson and the host and hostess.
Under January 26, the Pennsylvania Register lists Miss M. Louise Collins of Vernon as a guest in New York. Collins is in the city visiting eastern markets as a driver for the Dixon Goods Company.
The Frisco Railroad company plans to apply to Texas lawmakers to authorize buying and operating the International Great Northern and connected lines from Quanah through Paducah to Roaring Springs. The expansion would give Frisco a direct link to tide water at Galveston and a path into Old Mexico via Texado, mainly in West Texas. The move could extend toward Plainview or Lubbock, strengthening rail access serving Hardeman Motley Wilbarger and surrounding counties as a 30 day constitutional period ends and the bill is introduced.
A report from a society gathering describes a game where each participant draws the name of another member to receive a "loving favor" at the hands of the drawer. Winners face nondefense at the April meeting. Methodist women plan to visit studios to draw captives. Missionary Union members sew quilts for the Methodist Orphanage in Waco.
The second and fifth Monday gatherings of the Methodist church Woman's Missionary Society will be social meetings, an announcement states.
The First Baptist Church invites all to attend Sunday School in the morning and worship services in the afternoon. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. Tilepai Sunbeams at 3 p.m. Junior Union at 4 p.m. Intermediate Union at 5 p.m. Music is a special feature of all services. Pastor J. J. Mims extends a hearty welcome.
Viet Hawkins Williams company opens in a new brick, fireproof store between Wichita Falls and Amarillo facing Wilburger Street. The 54 by 75 foot space features 75 feet of plate glass, mezzanine plans, and two rear doors. A housewarming runs Saturday through next week with a home decoration book and furniture polish given to visitors. Hawkins has long operated in Vernon. the building owner is W H Evans.
A pictorial story of converting 206 acres of waste sandhill lands in western Nebraska into a thriving national forest. Forest Service efforts replenish timber resources and prove a forest crop on wastelands. Scenes track pioneers settling the plains to modern prairie ranchers, with a dramatic forest fire confrontation protecting the timber reserve.
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