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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
7
Mrs Phoebe Warner of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton spoke to Club Girls at the Allingham Park encampment, outlining seven life aspects and urging purposeful plans, moral discernment, and active work to uplift Texas schools through industrial education.
Wheat shows a steady rise as harvest nears with prospects of a good yield. Farmers report abundant corn and roasting ears, while early cotton blooms and aligns with thresher output. Rain could aid or hinder, and Mis time threshing is about half finished.
The Moore hospital foundation is in at Marshall and Lamar. A first floor has been laid and brick partitions are being erected. Window sashes are ready for installation though material shortages slow progress. Completion is expected September 25.
Mr and Mrs C S Hishsmith and children of Altus Okla visit Mr and Mrs C Westbrook for a family reunion at the Westbrook home. All the children gather together for the first time in years.
Thieves broke the rear of the W H Huggins residence on West Paradise Street Tuesday night and took flour meat and eggs. No trace has been found of the marauders.
Jail records show only four inmates, Womacks and two Whites, with no road work prisoners. Weather and season reduce crime and crowding, as jailer Carrington notes a cold month trend. Three felons await district court, one awaiting hearing in county court.
The Ladies' Exchange began operation on South Main Street and opened yesterday. The business has existed for about six months.
Local grocers offer home grown corn on sale for the past week. The ears this season are very good and the crop is large.
The fragment presents an oath declaring allegiance to the Constitution and the duties of office. It includes phrases about supporting the United States against enemies and bearing true faith, with a closing invocation of God.
A Vernon community celebration combines a patriotic program and athletic carnival at the county park on Monday. The parade steps off at 3 PM from West Paradise, led by N. ONeale, with veterans and decorated autos, followed by a flag ceremony and a speaking program by Mayor Harry Mason and Rev. Moore. Citizens voting age urged to register at Novelty booth, then oath of allegiance after music. Admission fees fund the events. ice cream and drinks offered on ground. Awards for best and second best decorated floats.
Miss Mary Lowke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E Lowke and Paul Kaeschke were married Tuesday afternoon at 404 Taitheran Altare. Rev. A L Birnbaum officiated in a quiet ceremony with only relatives and a few friends present. The bride, born in Fayette county and long resident of Vernon, attended local schools. Kaeschke, a native of Bu xon Germany, has lived in Vernon about three years and works at Wissess restaurant on North Main Street. The couple will reside on East Maiden Street.
Altus Elks extend invitation to Vernon lodge to attend the initiation of a class of 100 in Oklahoma City on July 13. A suggestion was made to mobilize a team of ten members to assist, and local officers consider chartering a large motor bus for travel.
Hill Crest Club members presented a delightful program at the reception this afternoon. A grand wigred opening will be held at the hall starting at eight this evening as Wichita boosters prepare to attend a two day celebration in Young County for the Wichita Falls and Southern Trail railroad service start.
The passage expresses belief in a government of the people derived from the consent of the governed and in a union of states founded on Freedom equality and justice. It extols patriotism and duty to the country including loyalty to its Constitution and defense against enemies.
City officials indicate the paving project on B Main Street may be abandoned if property owners do not sign contracts or consent to liens. The plan splits costs with property owners paying one fourth upfront or in installments, while the city covers one fourth. work would extend along North Cumberland to the post office and West Mouse to Fannin, with actions possible next week.
Mr and Mrs ew ey Wison and Homer Wilson left for Los Angeles California to attend a meeting of Pacific Mutual insurance agents. Messrs Wilson were awarded the trip by the firm they represent. They will be gone indefinitely.
Mr and Mrs Porter Crow Stinnett relocate to a five room loungenow residence on East Whiharger Street. W Perkins and family move into the prior Stinnett home on Mass Marshals atrees.
James Ky Rosser of Vernon dies Wednesday near Wichita Falls after falling on a Katy freight line. He was struck while near a switch, his body mangled beyond recognition. Mrs. Rosser travels with their infant to Wichita Falls and remains destitute. Rosser had recent Vernon ties and worked in selling tobacco products. Funeral services held in Wichita Falls and the widow later joins relatives in Vernon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Alfeon attended the bedside of Terwyn Arkansas in the flat week by the death of Mrs Alligen's father 27 years a Presbyterian church member. He was a resident of Berwyn for many years. Funeral services were held at Berwyn.
A small fire at about 5 p.m. drew residents to the streets as workers tested switchgear. Crews examined switches upstairs and downstairs to determine the cause and direction of any potential fire. Fire officials worked to prevent further damage.
Hereford prepares for harvest as the season starts earnest this week. Officials project yields to double last year, per Seth I. Holman secretary of the Hereford Chamber of Commerce. Scarcity pressure expected in the Hereford district.
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