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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
9
Texas law requires all businesses to file county clerk certificates for any assumed or trade names. The act, effective with a 30 day compliance window, imposes a $1 filing fee and requires dairies and milk distributors to publish and register trade names. Aliens owning land must report personal details and ownership to the county, with penalties for noncompliance.
The Moore sanitarium building contract was awarded to Harvey Allen and Joy Davis. They plan immediate work and traveled to Wichita Falls to purchase supplies. The project, set for completion by September 15, costs about 55,000 dollars and will rise on Marshall and Lamar streets near the city hall.
Wilbarger County farm agent says wheat prospects are not as bad as rumor. Most grain remains sound with standing crop in good condition and shocks showing limited damage. Farmers busy with binding. rains and southerly winds aid drying. cotton and corn show mixed impact while gardens and roads remain passable.
Mrs. Rachael Crowdy of FPxalind has been appointed to the health section of the League of Nations secretariat. She is noted for influential work shaping international policies favoring women and children.
A lengthy Vernon survey reports utilities offerings and financials. It lists city taxes, school tax debts, and enrollment figures, plus water and electricity rates per thousand units. It notes theater and fire protections, population, and public facilities values for the era.
A city official urges residents to clear weeds on vacant lots to improve town beauty and health. The speaker warns of municipal action and charges to property owners who refuse to maintain their lots.
Portions under Commissioner Archer faced the worst condition after a freshet washed five miles. Upon recovery only one hoard was missing, indicating limited losses despite the flood.
Tom Conger will construct a house on the site of his current residence at the corner of South Main Street and Beaver Street. The project marks a local redevelopment in a historic neighborhood with the new structure expected to blend into the area’s familiar streetscape.
Communists comment on state truck law delays as Senate Bill WH faces financial and legal hurdles. Officials indicate key provisions on commercial motor vehicles will not take effect January 1, 422, after court rulings and department orders suspend enforcement and withhold fees from the treasury.
The note describes a Fountain District style storefront with a wide awning over a corner building on Martyaml Dense Street. It mentions shelves, shelving, a white room, a paint job, and a large sign planned to direct shoppers to a doorway labeled Darga i ba eeureie.
Girls in the clothing contest at the Home Demonstration Office will meet tomorrow. Winners will be judged for awards and the top entrant will receive six weeks of free schooling at a local college as part of a civic program.
W N Stokes of Gerry Stokes and Killough traveled to Amarillo yesterday on matters before the Court of Appeals where he has been appointed as special judge.
A ticket sale event for local children is planned with a morning program on Friday on the court house lawn under Miss Gravett and Miss Mut... with tickets priced at 60 cents. The drive aims to support a children’s play to be staged later, with community leaders and clergy in attendance and a canvassing effort by women sellers.
Americus railway management Northern York division authorizes free carriage of relief goods consigned to the Mayor of Pueblo. American Red Cross or other relief groups may receive consignments to aid devastated towns. Pack securely. rough conditions may delay perishables due to current transport hampered by damage in Prussia and nearby points.
A communication from South Bend Texas to the local Chamber of Commerce states that the June 7 and 15 celebration has been postponed to July due to bridges washed out. Further advice will be furnished later.
County officials plan to submit Wilkirger road projects for public sentiment. If voters approve, more funds will be sought to advance highway improvements. The county has spent about $100 in the past two years on roads as commissioners push for repairs, bridge work, and resurfacing statewide.
The Methedtars fell 0 to 1 at the fairgrounds in Sunday School League action. Lovelace pitched a solid game for Torpedoes but costly errors doomed the effort while the Submarines backed by Ao T Winsten’s support earned the slim victory.
M. Clutherson and Guy Puckett recently underwent appendectomy operations when the scene shifted to Me. Tackett Peale who faced a related medical matter.
The Chautauqua schedule includes Vierra’s Hawaiians with the Redpath Chorus opening June 7 in Vernon. Acts span from naturalist talks by Mlaftenhburg to the Grenadiers and TV/vaudeville style performances. Notables include Agnes Knofleckova Company, Frank Dixon, Broadway Jones, and the Ghent Company with plays and lectures on democracy, Russia, and China.
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