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Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

9

Farm Bureau to Issue $40 Cotton Advance Plan

Farm bureau members in Wilbarge county will receive a $40 per bale advance on cotton instead of $25, with $10 more to follow after delivery to Dallas and grade determination. Local classing will be arranged. Bill Bowman will handle grading at warehouses, and a farm bureau agent will visit Vernon to finalize permanent details.

Farm Bureau Tn Wilbarge County Bill Bowmen Vernon Wileharger

Richards Favors Bond Issue for Wilbarger County Roads

JT H Richards of Fargo advocates a bond issue to fund Wilbarger county road improvements. He argues paving one highway won't help many, and good roads will benefit far more people than other measures.

JT. H. Richards Fargo Wilbarger County Mr. Richardson

Road bend issue gains support in northeastern county

William Blackwood of the good roads committee reports about eighty percent of taxpayers in the northeast, including Fargo Colbert and the area between Oxlaunton and Vernon, favor the road bend proposal. He notes sentiment is stronger than his estimate.

County Fargo Colbert Oxlaunton Vernon William Blackwood Good Roads Committee Blackwood W. J. Covert Wilbargere T. F. Davis Ragland Davin Farm Bureau J. G. Luttrell Harrold

Seniors rout juniors at fairgrounds football game

High school seniors trounced juniors SS to 0 in a one sided contest at the fairgrounds. Seniors dominated play with most first team members and controlled the line and backfield. Small Pramblett and Coltzer starred in the backfield for the victors.

Spos Fairgrounds

SAYS COUNTRY NEEDS RAIN

A farmer southwest of town urges rain to save crops. He says wheat drilling is near done and moisture is critical. Last Friday’s rain barely touched the area, with the heaviest part likely toward the east.

State aid filings reach twenty six county schools

County schools file for state aid with about twenty six applications reported by L A Hollar county superintendent. Hollar hopes most remaining unfiled by mid Be Seek.

L. A. Hollar Hollar

Cotton Prices Plunge Amid Market Decline

Cotton quotations fell sharply with prices around nineteen cents a pot in the local market. Liverpool values dropped about fifty points, while December contracts declined. A letter from H and B. Beer notes reduced spot buying by spinners and a cautious interior market seeking fair prices for a small yield.

Wis Liverpool Corin Vernon FE. P. Hicks B. Beer

Attorney General to Hear Witnesses in Red River Suit

M Cureton, Texas attorney general, arrives Vernon to conclude work on the Red River boundary dispute. He plans to survey north Vernon counties, hold investigations, and hear witnesses at the court house starting tomorrow morning. Persistent efforts aim to gather evidence for the suit.

Mr. Cureton Prensa

Christian Church Holds Daily Services Twice in Week

Central Christian Church conducts services twice daily under Rev. Charles Chustoen with Rev. Ramage leading singing. Attendance is strong as sermons reference the Feeding of the Five Thousand and Sermon on the Mount. Hillcrest Club hosts an informal Saturday dance with a fire in the dining room grate.

Central Christiag Charles Chustoen Dius Ramage Hill Crest Hillvest Club

Man Wanted In Wichita Is Captured By Sheriff

Police in Wichita Palis were seeking Joan Simmons when the sheriff's force took her into custody last night, delaying arrival of Wichita officers.

Wichita Joan Simmons Wichita Palis Rete

Dance Night at Hill Country Club Thursday

A Thursday evening program at the Hill Country Club features a dance starting at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to enjoy music and social dancing in a casual setting.

Wilbarger County Road Bond Fails to Rally Elliott Support

At a meeting in Wilbarger County about a 5000000 road bond, Elliott residents opposed the plan citing high costs and benefit skew. Support came from towns like Lockett and Tolbert with advocates arguing the project would spur broader county road improvements.

Witters Wilbarger County Frank Steinman de, J. King Harrold Lb McHugh A. Mc Borland Lon Byars Cy Long McHugh Elliott

Miss McCroskey Weds L G Withers In Local Home

Miss Leng McCroskey daughter of Mr and Mrs J D McCroskey married L G Withers at the bride's home Sunday afternoon Rev W T Rouse officiated Only immediate relatives attended The bride born near Chillicothe has lived in Vernon fourteen years and graduated in 1920 She recently worked for the district clerk While Withers has long lived here and recently opened a fish and oyster market on North Cumberland street They will reside on East Wilbarger street.

Withers

Daughter Clarifies Kinship In Vernon Notice

The Record corrects that Miss Martha Hempel, wed to Henry Janca last Thursday, is not the daughter of Earnest Hempel who lives about ten miles southwest of Vernon on the Strett farm.

Martha Hempel Henry Janca Earnest Hempel Vernon Strett Farm

Dance Honoring Peyton Philips Held at Miss Ladd Home

An informal dance will be held this evening at the home of Miss Beulah Ladd on Fast Wilerger Street of honor Peyton Philips and the Flinais family will move to Tamme after the end of the week.

Beulah Ladd Peyton Philips Flinais

Prohibition Code Tightens With New Texas Measure

The Texas White Ribbon outlines a comprehensive prohibition code, banning manufacture sale transport and possession of spirituous and malt liquors and heavy restrictions on alcohol. A medical scientific mechanical or sacramental permit is required for certain exceptions and penalties include loss of suspended sentence benefits for offenders over twenty five.

Pew

42 Tournament at Hill Crest Club Friday Night

The 42 Tournament will be held at Hill Crest Country Club Friday night starting at 7 40. Attendees should call Mrs J J Farrell to RSVP. the club matron will serve sandwiches and not chocolate. Requests for rehearsals after the game should go to Mrs Varrait on Phacstas Ron 4.

Hill Crest Country Club J. J. Farrell

Wilbarger County Cotton Totals Reach 12 445 Bales

Local gins report Wilbarger County picking advanced to 12 445 bales this season far above early expectations. Receipts at the cotton yard total around 7 500 bales with daily averages near 500, while close to 1 000 bales have moved to the local warehouse.

Wilbarger

Attend Confederate Veterans Convention at Chattanooga Tenn

Local notice invites county residents to the Confederate Veterans convention in Chattanooga Tennessee from October 24 to 27. Rail certificates are available from J A Creager W G Jandy J M Loftis Mrs BE Collins and Mrs J Hamilton at one cent per mile each way. Tickets valid October 22 to November 17 with camp privileges. Aba will meet at 2 PM next Saturday at the courthouse to arrange transportation.

Kattenooga Tenn J. A. Creager W.G. Jandy J. M. Loftis 4. BE. Collins J. ?. Hamilton Pepo Ahelle Court House

Byres and Robinson Seek Settle Claim in Taos County

In Taos County New Mexico a claim filed against a section of land involves Robison and Mrs Byre with a seven months period for settlement. The parties expect to leave daily spring to manage holdings.

Tobi Byrd Taos County New Mexico Robinson Byre

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