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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
1
A countywide survey by an agricultural authority found cotton in good condition overall, with feed crops abandoned and corn being plowed up or grazed. Rainy areas show better prospects, while some southern tilt land and Obliaion report stress. Farmers plan to continue work despite heat and past losses.
Miss Emma Gunter local home demonstration agent leads Wilbarger county delegates to A M College for three day farmers short course July 27 to Aug 1. Mrs W L Martin Mrs G K Convers Miss Ruth Jackson Miss Fay Lemons Miss Cecil Koontz and Edwin Smith will represent the county in biscuit contest tinkering hole contest dress contest poultry contests.
Judge V Townsend says nine daytime testing stations are enough for headlight checks but urges a night station in Vernon since existing sites close early. He notes most lamps are approved by the state testing station and urges motorists to have lights adjusted before September 1 as law enforcement will be strict.
Local officials announce readiness for a Tuesday drive to raise the $4450 quota for the American Legion Endowment Fund. The campaign emphasizes voluntary contributions, suggesting at least one day's wages from each employer and employee. Officials express confidence in quick success as Vernon leaders endorse the cause to aid war orphans and disabled veterans.
The Vernon Concert Band under director HLLL Terhune will perform tonight on the courthouse lawn at welock. It features several new pieces and promises a special program after weeks without a public appearance.
County values rise by more than 25 percent over 1924 as oil development drives assessments. Total valuations near 20.07 million dollars, up from 15.86 million, with growth linked to oil field activity and new residences and loans in Vernon. Road funds and county levies face adjustments, while the oil traffic increases road needs.
Miss Idelle Davis of Farmers Valley married Willie Emrick of Tulsa on Tuesday evening at Tolbert Methodist Church. Rev. P Yarbrough officiated. only close family attended. The bride, Tolbert high school graduate, studied at West Texas Teachers College Canyon and taught in White City two terms. Emrick, Vernon native son, also graduates Tolbert High, works in Tulsa. couple to reside in Tulsa after a brief visit with relatives.
A. A. Hingst of Vernon was elected president of the Lone Star District Luther Walther League at the state meeting in Port Arthur. Houston was chosen as the site for the 1926 gathering. Hingst works in the bookkeeping department of the Farmers State Bank and with his wife plans a South Texas vacation.
Boy Scouts of Vernon plan a large Fathers and Mothers Night at the scout hall in the basement of the Vernon Methodist church on So’elok. Scout Master A L Taylor urges full attendance as the event features the Vernon Concert band, with Rev C A Birk Teu and Dr Bo J Moore as principal speakers. The program will review four years of Scouting in Vernon as the troop has grown from 16 to over 80 members.
Twenty motorists in the county have been arrested for operating with muffler cut outs or without mufflers, according to Perrys McDonald, the county traffic officer. He notes few cars use cut outs now, but many trucks run with open exhausts because replacements are hard to secure in town.
The executive committee of the Northwest Jesus Press Association meets in Wichita Falls Saturday morning to outline plans for the 1925 convention. Votes and discussions target whether to keep Wichita Falls as the site or move the meeting to Mineral Wells and finalize the convention program.
Eikies, badly burned in a boiler explosion at the South Vernon field, was discharged from a local hospital this morning after recovering from his injuries.
Local oil reports list multiple wells across Wilbarger County making sand at various depths from 150 to 2800 feet. Operators Bedwell Headrick A Landreth and others prepare casing, drilling, and production tests as fields remain active in sections 2, 4, 14, 18 and more.
The Wilson Grocery in Harrold was entered Monday night and about 100 dollars worth of tires and tubes were taken. The thieves forced an entry through the front door. Vernon officers are investigating. no suspects or identities have been formed yet.
Local Rotarians advance plans for the forty first district Rotary International conference to be held here Monday and Tuesday September 7 and 8. Walter D Cline Wichita Falls District Governor leads the program with committee chairs named by Lofland to handle transportation decorations and place arrangements. Business sessions run from 9 30 to noon and 2 to 4 daily with entertainment features including an outdoor buffet and informal dance.
Mra Ed Harris of Doane died at her home Wednesday after several months illness. Funeral services were held at 11 yesterday at Bilder SR Holland of the Church of Christ and she was buried in the historic old graveyard on Doane farm. Survived by husband and eight children. Five children from a previous marriage. The family had lived near Downs for about 18 months.
County Agent P. D. Chaney and his wife plan to travel to College Station by motor. Chaney will attend the farmers short course at A. M. College on July 27 to Angusat and enter the judging contest where he has earned high honors for two years. He is noted for his stock judging ability.
Carl D. Stokes suffered severe burns to a hand and face while relighting a lamp at South Vernon field. He was rushed to a local hospital where doctors say he will likely recover without serious consequences.
The City Commission approved a one year contract with Lane Texas Company of Houston to provide one million gallons of water daily beyond the current supply. The $50,000 deal includes necessary machinery and permanent equipment, with tests and well locations to be determined. If capacity drops, paid sums are refundable.
Ronde pupils will attend Harrold school next year under a special agreement between schools. Construction of gravelled highways to El Reno improves access. Guyer and Eliett areas also feed students to Harrold, per County Superintendent J A Chotler.
County Superintendent L A Hotlar yesterday urged parents to transfer children before August 1 if they wish to attend a school outside their home district. No transfers will be allowed after that date, and those interested are advised to see the superintendent promptly.
Lee Matterwhite of Panhandle Carson County and editor of the Panhandle Herald will seek the governorship this year. He served as Speaker of the House after a heated race and has been a longtime member of the lower chamber.
B M Fagan a 26 year old tool dresser employed by McCamey Sheerin Lucey was killed when the crown block of the rig fell while pulling casing. Charles T Porter a driller was slightly injured and treated in Vernon. Fagan’s death followed a failed attempt to escape the falling block as he ran from the derrick floor. He left a wife and baby son. a brother Horne survived in Vernon along with relatives in Texas and Arkansas. The mother arrived from Hot Springs Ark after the death. Interment was held yesterday afternoon at 6 with Rev C A Bickley officiating.
Vernon Carrier, a local letter carrier, attended the twenty third annual convention of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association in Vylor. About 730 Texas carriers participated over three days from Monday through Wednesday. The main issues discussed included cooperative insurance purchasing and a retirement law enabling post office workers to retire after thirty years of service or at age 60.
Local officers recently started a search for George W Wilson who was last seen leaving his home on July Fourth to attend the Rodeo at Electra. He is 38 with black hair, a stooped posture, and one front tooth broken. He had lived here about eight months with a wife and five children.
The Cemetery Association requests donations to complete payment for a windmill and a 100 barrel tank at Fast View cemetery. A small $55.00 contribution will ensure ample water for grass and shrubbery. Donations help cover expenses through dues and lot sales.
Mr and Mrs Willard Blackwood of Miami visit FP L Blackwood and family in Dallas. He traveled from Miami to Dallas in T hours, noting no hurry. He says roads are fine except for a small strip in Alabama which will be in good condition next year.
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