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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
11
D Jones, district federation director, tells over 100 business men that seven million farmers should organize like labor unions. Federation seeks price fairness, credit reforms, and a two million bale pool to stabilize cotton markets and empower farmers against capital interests.
One hundred fifty babies were examined in a child welfare clinic at the Red Cross room of the library building over Tuesday and Wednesday. Sixty were examined Tuesday and ninety Wednesday, with teeth and tonsils drawing the closest attention and some health issues noted.
Vernon business leaders plan a Monday 5 PM store closure for the Vernon versus Belton game at Dine Fairgrounds. Coach Winston aims for a big turnout as Vernon eyes potential Fort Worth trip and a possible Abilene series if victory seals the state title. Bers and Laird to pitch for visitors and locals respectively. Terry posts a strong season record.
Following Mr. Jones address county agent G R B Jones spoke briefly on support for the organization in other localities. He noted advances in all branches of the commercial world except marketing farmers products. Federation contracts are examined by business men and questions on any phase of the Federation enabled for.
Elk Ladies will hold a 42 tournament in the club room of the local lodge Friday afternoon May 27 at 3 o clock. Mrs. E. B. Mieke is chairman. All Elk ladies are cordially invited to attend.
Lutcher Stark, district governor, delivers Vernon Rotary charter at a noon luncheon it marks Rotary era completion in Vernon. He stresses attendance, community service, school and municipal awareness, and the value of fellowship with visitors from Childress and Wichita Falls clubs.
Bourland Consolidated School plans a Monday night commencement with County Superintendent Jon Butcher giving an address. The program includes junior and senior pupils with songs, dances, and a pantomime, followed by a veterans’ tablet and a musical crowning of the May Queen.
The Rotary Club plans its International Convention in Edinburgh Scotland with out-of-town guests and a full roster of attendees at the meeting. Local visitors F Massio and A D Sheppard also attended along with Emory Rhouls Hub Colley Coe Fadd Cy Long T H Shive Babasin Luther Webb R D Killough A M Bourland W A Lane Barney Williams O A Branson Jed Morrow Stanley Hayne Myatt Napier J A Birdsong Arthur N Vernon and Buford O Brown.
A terse update notes Mee and Kelley showing improved form over the past two weeks as SE and Tk Kole work through training. Neenders remains quieter, with coaching focusing on consistency and technique amid a renewed confidence.
Vernon businessmen defeated Frederick 4 to 2 at the tube grounds. The Vernon lineup included Wines ton Ladd Rhoads Sheppard Murchison Nor wood Hoover Poster Giese Weatherall and others. Frederick boosters entertained with a Pall game and a dance in the evening after the afternoon match.
W.O.A. Walker and associates set 65 acres of sweet potatoes on a Ragland area farm. J.T Davis, 28. Young, Duffy, and W. P Prescott show interest. Walker traveled to Clarksville and Hope Ark to select stock, noting underground moisture and good outlook despite rain.
Eighteen members now belong to the Vernon Athletic club. Members work daily in the new gym at 6x South Cumberland Street with some equipment installed and showers completed. They plan an exhibition in the future and begin good works next week as part of national outreach.
About thirty five couples attended the Elks dance last weekend in the local clare. Many attendees came from nearby towns and music was provided by an out of town orchestra.
City commissioners Tueay approved changes in personnel and salaries for water and sewer departments and ordered a reassessment of tax values. A new rule ties attendance to pay, and truck parking limits will be set to curb on street congestion. The equalization board continues reviewing tax renditions.
Opening tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 6 o clock in the new Weer Wilbarger Street building first door east of Bennett Rogers. Mr Smith will serve coffee and cake to all attendees. Public invited to view the stock and sanitary bins.
Circulation of petitions in Ktiott Thompson and Fl Rene seeks to merge three divisions into one district. The measure would place a high school bound to the new district with a possible tie to a future election.
Vague notes show Lockett petitioning for a ballot measure to raise school taxes with added fees. Sidewalk repairs underway on Wain Street in front of All Foods Co, described as needed after long deterioration.
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