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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
4
The editorial argues Texas needs a new constitutional framework after four amendments failed, endorsing a constitutional convention of twenty members from districts plus two at large. It urges appointing the Chief Justice as ex officio chair to draft judiciary provisions.
The Record celebrates winning best county paper in Texas for a second time. It describes submitting an ordinary issue to judges in San Antonio and aims to improve typographical quality and news content in future editions to honor Vernon’s leading city status.
The message notes an alleged ai siane crossing the Atlantic, highlighting its success as a notable early aviation achievement and pointing to broader implications for transatlantic flight narratives and experimental propulsion.
The article praises airplane development and notes a 16 hour flight from Newfoundland to Ireland as evidence that regular transatlantic trips for mail and passengers could be possible. It envisions a future with rapid travel between New York London and Berlin or Rome, while acknowledging such world-wide service remains in progress and speculative.
J R Jones invites owners to visit his office in the Ferguson building on North Main Street Vernon to list property for sale. He stresses need for details on what to sell price terms and possession and warns casual street talk delays service.
Cash on delivery offered for Liberty Bonds with top prices for New York connections. Lists 1st 8 12 per cent 100, 2nd 4 per cent S&S 64, 3rd 4 14 per cent 506, 4th 4 14 per cent 80, Victory Bonds Sus 75, past due interest added. Will buy any and all bonds. Contact H. N. Hall through Vernon Texas City Hall Bank.
The Odel High School graduation was held Sunday night in the auditorium after a rain postponement. J N Fulcher delivered the baccalaureate address. Diplomas went to Abbie Starr and Dewey Morrix, first and second in the class, amid instrumental music. The school conducted three programs, ending with a recital by Miss Beanlah Calloc hy. The Ontel school finished an eight month term delayed by influenza, with studies suspended for about three weeks.
Special correspondence notes a recent shower, requests better weather. Yt 1 Burchfield recovers and can be up again. Miss Mary Childress of Floydada visits sister Mrs Carl Koonta. Mr Prevor and Vernon family visit her parents, Mr and Mrs W M Bowman. Miss Wilcox visits the Ebba girls. Grandpa Marchfield visits Thomas in the Kineheloe area.
Warning issued forbids hunting, trapping, or trespassing on a specified property. Violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Signed by RR Watts.
A note indicates Wo Mo Sewell will travel to visit relatives for a few days. The trip is described in a local service record.
Doans June 17 report lists visits and arrivals including C F P Doan and sister Mrs St R Wheatley and Ted. Mrs Charles Tsou Electra. Tex and John Tsou. Mr and Mrs R F H Owen. Lt Homer Brown completing Robinson-Hharrington survey and returning to Fort Worth. Mrs M E Batman of Blarvold visiting son R A Matinet. A H Hoosier in Fargo community. Paulk of Chicago visiting sister Mrs R T Macy. Miner Owen returning from the 86th Division overseas. F W Kirk Port Worth and Lt Cameron McPherson Royal Flying Corps New York visiting Mr and Mrs A S Ross Finda y. W M McCaleb Vernon on business. Mack Wilson ill last week. Ellis Brothers drillers of the McCaleb well here lat week.
Farmers harvest wheat and oats as light showers cause brief delays. A note mentions saving about 11000 worth of machinery during transit, reflecting cautious operations. The tone suggests a local rural update with active work and minor weather disruption.
Plainview reports a rainy Tuesday night while local residents host and visit relatives. Mamie Richards of Fargo stays with Mr. and Mrs. Stanford. Lee Crownover returns to Calumet Okla. Violet Kaden visits Ruth and Orpha Beebe. Theos Thompson and Nettie visit Carmel Okla. Walter Riddle returns from Dallas. Mrs. Towhs visits Mrs. Barkley. W. O. Clay family from Wichita Falls visits Vernon. Princes Clark returns to Wichita Falls after staying with Mrs. Bryant.
A farmer’s prospect offers 200 acres of fine farming land for immediate purchase. The ad invites interested buyers to visit and view the proposition. It is signed by Dismay and Son with a local ad number 44-210.
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