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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
1
Vernon citizens call for harsher enforcement of traffic laws to curb speeding cut outs and failure to yield as drivers endanger pedestrians and residents. Local police credit limited resources but demand a motorcycle officer and heavier fines. the movement garners broad business and civic support with a lengthy list of donors backing a campaign to improve street safety.
Local farmers near Thalia report extraordinary oats yields with Marion B. Rhoads claiming 105 bushels per acre. Wheat also reaches 30 to 38 bushels per acre in some fields, while average oats reach around 50 bushels. Threshing season opens with new independent outfits improving efficiency, sparking widespread optimism amid heavy rains and late planting.
The newly formed local gun club will stage its first shoot of the season next Monday at 4 15 p m at the fair grounds. Members report the blue rocks ordered will be available and the trap house is nearly ready. Dr J Sherman was elected president and John Lutz secretary and treasurer at a recent meeting.
RE M Haney of Vernon tops the California State Life News renewals for the first four months by renewing 100 percent of his business each month. He also renewed 100 percent of May and June business. Haney becomes Vernon agency manager after W A Atchison resigns to join Western National Life as VP in Cheyenne. Cecelia Johnson succeeds Harriet Woody as cashier at Vernon office. The Vernon agency serves as the state office for California State Life.
The Birt House at Mesquite and East Texas streets opens under owner M. L. Bird of Crowell. The two story structure with 800 bed rooms features a porch lobby and baths along the length with outside exposure. No dining table will be maintained as material shortages slowed progress. Bird plans to move his wife and three children to Vernon next week.
Misses Mary McDonald Elene Thompson and Alice Mastey of Quail and Miss Lorine Murphy of Tioney Grove are guests of Mrs Carl Vo King at a house party this week.
Local Elks recently initiated five men into the chanter Lige Bourland J B Buchanan H O Collier W L Bowles and Joe Brady Plans discussed for new club rooms committee authorized to lease top floor of a new building on North Main street or to relocate present quarters A dance and social is planned by the club for Monday night
Mrs J N Johnson entertained the Tuesday club this afternoon at her West Marshall street home in honor of Mrs W E Muves who is moving to Oklahoma City and to introduce Mrs W E Clay Mr Clay is manager of the Long Bell Lumber company The company played forty two and refreshments were served.
Federal Judge George W. Anderson of the Boston district orders the release of 17 Communist Party members held for deportation, while reports from Washington say the Department of Labor will appeal the decision.
Postmaster Townsend says motor route EB is split into two rural routes because one carrier cannot carry the heavy mail and the route length slowed service. An extra carrier is added. residents formerly on route four will now receive mail in the morning instead of the afternoon.
Mrs Rebecca Sturdevant mother of H T Tennyson of 126 South Wheeler street was seriously injured last Friday after falling from an automobile. Her condition is reported as serious.
Texas Chamber of Commerce official O Watson reports Vernon fund drive surpassing five thousand three hundred dollars after a banquet. He urges residents, including housewives, to back the effort to improve roads, sewers, libraries, and living conditions. Mayor Mason supports tax measures and municipal bonds if oil booms recur to fund growth.
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