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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
4
A discussion warns that driving with open cut-outs endangers life by bombardment of noise and projectiles. It notes nuisance to business and risk to sick individuals. It suggests enforcing laws, possibly seizing vehicles for 30 days, and cites child drivers under 18 or 14 as a common problem.
Announcements list Democratic primary actions on July 24 1920 and names of candidates for district attorney Memphis representative county offices sheriff judge attorney clerk tax assessor collector treasurer superintendent surveyor justice of the peace and precinct commissioners. Notes Mrs Shipp and Miss Hackel visiting Miss Madelaine Lloyd in Paris. Use Record Want Ads.
The Vernon Record discusses community development funding, urging citizens to back a $15,000 campaign spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce. It references Wichita Falls as a model of growth, highlights local projects, and calls on residents to join in building Vernon into a town twice its current size within ten years.
A Vernon report describes the automobile as a public nuisance due to long standing speed limit disregard and officials' inability to control the problem. It notes the escalating danger as cars continue to violate rules and jeopardize safety.
A Vernon resident contemplates the neglected Eastview cemetery as a stranger from the south questions the care of the dead. The piece notes weeds and neglect amid occasional recent mounds showing faithfulness, reflecting waning public spirit in Vernon.
A fragment argues that a claimed thirty four percent of France's men under thirty two were killed in the war and asks if such losses explain France asking Germany for reparations and why European nations expect U S aid to shield distant Armenia among others.
The Dearborn Independent prints a Germans versus New York tenants comparison on indemnity payments arguing the German burden is greater but more evenly spread. It notes a paper shortage causing 300 dailies and 1,200 weeklies to suspend. Fort Worth restaurateurs win an injunction against union picketing with about twelve eateries involved. Strikers are aided with shelter and food by the union.
Dalton Ga July 2 Uncle Bob Knox a veteran of the Mexican war died at age 86 His attorney was seeking to annul his eighth marriage three ex wives divorced four wives predeceased him He was a prosperous farmer and landowner in Murray County famed for his genial disposition He was among Georgia volunteers early in the Mexican trouble.
The regular meeting of the W. T. U. was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Watts home on Paradise Street. The Jubilee Fund progress and Vernon chapter enterprises were reviewed. Officers reported satisfactory contributions to the Jubilee Fund.
Arlie Berry and L A Hollar have bought the oil stock exchange operated on Pease street near Main. The exchange, a Fort Worth branch, will continue at the same location under new ownership.
The Vernon theatre books the Ben Wilson company of 16 for next week. The troupe, praised by local manager G B Duke as one of the year's best bookings, opens with One of Our Girls a top comedy. Leader Ben Wilson is a noted mimic actor with two Hawaiian entertainers Dunia the idol dancer and Johnny Kaai a steel guitar artist who drew large crowds at the San Francisco fair.
Nolan Backus along with Mr and Mrs Y H Babasin Lillie Castlebury Robbie Castlebury Martha Frankfurt May Pete Nahers Mary Virginia Backus Jewell Everett Blake Lewis Roy Love and Mr and Mrs W A Mudgett are named in a compiled note of attendees or relatives.
The Sunday school class of George W Backus enjoyed a picnic excursion to Dumsite lake yesterday afternoon. Fishing and a lunch were features of the trip. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Backus and their son.
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