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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
1
Plans outline county interscholastic events with eight declamation contests two debating contests three spelling contests and music memory tests for high and rural divisions. New tennis events for boys and girls join track and field and volleyball at Katz Park.
County superintendent L A Hollar announces that the regular trustees election will be held April 4 with districts set to obtain supplies beforehand. Supplies are ready for distribution and districts should appoint judges to oversee the elections. He warns that postponing elections and keeping old boards past terms is illegal and urges prompt action.
L A Hollar reports a three pound bass that had swallowed a catfish and was still eating when he and J A Puckett fished in Lake Kemp. The bass had nearly finished the catfish and snapped at the bait in windy water, suggesting it attacked while already feasting.
The Woman's Baptist Auxiliary will observe the week of prayer on Wednesday and Thursday this week, changing from the previously announced Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev W W Adams of Vernon will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning at the Baptist church in Tolbert in a scheduled service for the community.
A visiting official from a large building and loan association said his firm is ready to open a Vernon branch immediately with local support. Secretary Ro M. Fielder and local business leaders discussed cooperation while noting the company has funds for local home lending and would inject deposits into Vernon banks.
Ver non high school principal Z A Williamson says only teams at the drawing will be eligible. Numbers will be drawn to set a schedule with games to follow. All games including the finals are set for Saturday with a championship banner awarded to the boys winner. A girls tournament is also planned but has no official award.
Tickets for the high school senior play Happiness go on sale Thursday with reserved seating advised as first day sales show best seats going quickly. James Reger leads curtain, Thomas Chapman lights, Ragimenad Zachry handles furniture, and two act settings are prepared. The story follows Jenny and Fermoy in a tale of love, class and ambition ending with Jenny’s rise to stability.
Market list shows prices for chicken per pound wheat butter and cotton figures. Cotton middling price per pound noted along with other staples common to local trades.
Announcement by A. King of a quarter block purchase on Pease and Deaf Smith streets for a two to three story fireproof hospital building. The first unit of Vernon Hospital will include wards, storage, private rooms, and full medical apparatus with care for a large number of white patients. Construction cost near 50 million dollars with early architect selection and summer start. physicians invited to participate or use facilities.
The Lions Club held its regular weekly business session Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian Chapel. No new program was presented and only routine matters were transacted. Rogers of West Texas Electric Company, a newly elected club member, attended the luncheon.
The County Clerk issued marriage licenses to Lugin Dar Tey and Rena Billizore, Joe Death crage and Miss Dora Belle Pendley, Hoyt Hannah and Miss Winnie Owen, Clyde Hannah and Miss Eth el Owens, Oxcar Coats and Mabel Gordon.
The Baptist Church drive raised about 50 000 in subscriptions to finance a new building. Pastor Ed Lyon said totals are not final and many donors have yet to respond. Organizers report strong early support, with several large gifts already pledged and more expected as the campaign continues.
Bids were received Saturday for the construction of a Vernon Bleerrie ice plant. Local and outside bids were sent to headquarters in San Antonio to be opened. The contract will be let in a few days and construction will start soon. Estimated cost about $60,000.
Miss Thelma Sherrill, who has been in New York City since October, returned home Sunday. She was employed as secretary at Grace Methodist Church in the city.
Fifteen Veritonigh students at Vernon High enter the National Meat Story Contest sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board in Chicago. Entry blanks are available through home economics instructor Mise Ivork Cinek, with a closing date of 24 May. Essays of 1 000 to 2 000 words on meat plus all three meat recipes qualify for national and state prizes totaling 2 500 dollars, including a 500 dollar national championship prize.
Ster. Stow Paine formerly of the Cleco execution and new of the Wilbarger Foard association of Baptists preached at the Baptist church Sunday night on the advantages of religious education. He will divide his services between churches in the Wilbarger Board association and is expected to be heard here many times.
A small oil stove fire behind Mrs J H Budren’s residence on West Wanderers street was stamped out by firefighters Friday afternoon before any damage occurred.
Three wells added to the South Vernon field over the weekend raise production. McCamey Sheerin-Lancey No. 2 Stephens yields 660 barrels, McCamey Sheerin-Lucey Richardson about 500, and Staley Winn No. 2 Stephens ranges around 400 plus barrels. All tap the 1800 foot sand with varied completion details and ongoing drilling plans.
Press dispatches from Wichita Falls report a Denver and Rio Grande project to enter Dallas over Rock Island tracks early in April. A double track from Fort Worth to Linling is planned, with a Denver extension from Childress toward Winnview and the caprock, touching Turkey Gasoline Curlew in Hall Belson and Floyd counties.
J O Rouse came back yesterday from Dallas where he had been for several weeks recovering from an operation. He is greatly improved.
John G. Salter 56 a longtime Vernon resident died at his Lamar Street home after one day of illness. He suffered paralysis and a stroke while working as a car inspector for Frisco. Born in Greenville Alabama he moved to Texas in the 1890s and worked for Frisco Railway most of his life. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with burial in East View Cemetery beside his son. Survived by wife Miss Tea Blankenship, daughter Mrs Byron Smith and two grandchildren John and Joe Smith.
The Elliott I O O F degree team from Elliott led by Froy J. Lemon conferred the final degree on H F Gloss of Doans for the Doane lodge. A general gathering followed with refreshments. Attending Elliott members named include J B Dutytrell and many others. Vernon attendees listed as G W Huckus and Floyd Coleman among others.
Members of Camp Cabell U V V will hold their regular meeting in the courthouse room Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock. The sons of veterans are invited to attend the meetings.
A. M. Hiatt, Sr. hosts as son M. Hiatt Jr returns from A. & M. College to spend a few days at the Texas Street home with Mr. and Mrs. Hiatt.
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