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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
5
An examination for Postmaster is announced to be held in Vernon August 12. Vernon office became active August 3, 1920. Postmaster J W Townsend was reap pointed by President Wilson but Senate did not ratify. Candidates are rated 20 points education and training and 80 points on experience and fitness.
Miss Johnny Lee Baker of Fort Worth visits Miss Thelma Katmon. Families travel between Electra Vernon and Sherman. The election passed quietly with two amendments defeated. 15 votes cast and only two women voting. Local projects include a dam area bridge, Delco lighting, and a planned flue house near the dam. Commissioner Sidney Avener directs road work and fill construction.
A fragmented notice from Lisman and son offers loans across Wilbarger Foard and other Western Texas counties. The ad promises long terms and rates as low as anywhere, inviting Fast and easy borrowing in Hardeman and nearby areas.
The report visits Harrold 15 miles east of Vernon noting thrashing under way and strong crop prospects across light soil. It highlights Elliott school tax votes, local loyalties to The Record, farmers Sam Kelly and J Tom Haynes, and a Vernon trade hub role with improved roads.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plans an all day monthly meeting at the church Monday. Mrs S E Lloyd opens with devotion 10:30 to 11, followed by a 11 to 12 discussion led by Mrs W J Garvin. Lunch 12 to 2 50, social time, then a literary program with biographies and presentations.
Offers free tuning and repair to bring pianos to first class condition. Specializes in tuning, voicing, tone regulating, cleaning, repairs, bellows recovery, and action adjustment. Factory representative for pianos, player pianos, and electric pianos. Leave orders in Vernon at Phone 611 Altus Oklahoma Phone 245 51-8te A C Ceck Robertson.
Mr and Mrs J McQuinn and child of Snyder Texas visited Dr Minnie Parrish and W A Walker yesterday and spoke warmly of Oregon on their trip from California and Washington. Mrs McQuinn is Dr Parrishs sister and Mrs Walker is also part of the party.
On farms the phrase See us for money appears with names Davis and Summerour 87-tfe noted as contacts or references in an advertisement style snippet.
Judge Huff and Mrs. S P Huff of Amarillo visit Judge and Mrs. W D Berry on West Texas Street. Their son Vance Huff studies at the University of Texas in Austin. Judge Huff is recalled as a Vernon pioneer with many friends here. Mrs Della Hodges and son John Henry return from Wichita Falls and Archer City.
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